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It seems like everybody in the Old Testament is either married, about to get married, or was recently married but something went terribly wrong. This may be becasue the bible is about marriage. The Old Testament is a history, it is a set of laws, and it is an enthnography, and the themes themes that hold the whole thing together are warfare, resorces, marriage, and a heavy dose of odd cultish rule-making about food and blood. Marriage is a central theme of cultural life, so of course it plays an important role in a culture's own history and ethnography. But is the bible, as one example of historical reference, a place to learn what marriage is, or what it should be? Biblical Scholar Jennifer Wright Knust says no: Continue reading What Does The Bible, and History, Tell Us About Marriage?
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Marriage and the Naturalistic Fallacy
We've been talking about marriage (here, here, and here). We've established that marriage has a history, it has variability, and that it is hard to pin down a narrowly defined set of functions for it. However, I also suggested that when we strip away a lot of variants that have special explanations (even if those variants are MOST of the variants of marriage) there is a thing we can call marriage that has a limited and understandable set of functions, or at least, there is a thing we can understand in a very basic evolutionary and social way. And we'll get to that. But first, I want to take a short detour to cover two important concepts that almost always get in the way of understanding human behavior from a biological perspective: The naturalistic fallacy (in this post), and the fallacy of the pristine primitive (in the next post). You've heard of the former and we've discussed it here before. I've made indirect references to the latter but have not addressed it intensively, and when I do as part of this discussion of marriage I only want to talk about part of that concept, so I'm shortening the name to reflect that narrow approach to the "Primitive Fallacy" or the "Fallacy of the Primitive." It may be the most annoying of all of the anthropologically related fallacies, it is one of the most common, and it is spoken about the least, possibly because it is so annoying.
But first the Naturalistic Fallacy.
Marriage is a tool society uses to reproduce
Most people in a position to read this blog post probably think of marriage as a contract between two people that serves a few different purposes. Initially it may be an extension of the a tacit contract governing sexual access or fidelity that likely preceded marriage. Later on it may be an arrangement that facilitates the decision a couple makes to have one or more children. Along with this a marriage may be a framework for any subset of a longish list of social relations people tend to engage in such as friendship and mutual aid, financial cooperation and joint ownership of things, or meeting and manipulating social expectations and appearances.
For every one of these functions, we can find examples either among individuals or sets of individuals, or cultures or social strata, that defy these expectations. Monarchs may have hung around courts with concubines rather than spouses. In systems where wealth is inherited strictly through a certain (usually male) line, one of the members of the marriage owns nothing, so there is little financial cooperation and no joint ownership. In some societies, men prefer to marry women who have already had a child, regardless of who the father is. In other societies sex between a man and woman is avoided at all costs except to make babies. And so on. Also, there are societies in which marriage serves very important functions that are not mentioned above but that may be considered the most important role of the practice. In societies where dowries are strictly required, marriage is primarily an inter-caste economic arrangement. In the case of the Maasai, written about earlier, marriage is about the cattle.
So, how do we define marriage then? I think there are two ways. One actually has us reaching back into the above described features of marriage and picking out a few key ones that are functions of marriage in many but not all societies. In this case we would make the claim that the other societies are exceptions, even if they have at times in the Earth's history been widespread. Some of the more elaborate social, economic, and cultural uses of marriage are matters of exapting the practice for purposes that are particular to highly stratified societies or economies based on very vulnerable resources where ultimately some kind of warfare (or Hobbsian state of Warre, if you will) is more important than, say, a nice Valentine's day gift or a rewarding sex life. Since these societies are almost all a function of changes that have happened over the last several thousand years they may be thought of as exceptional even if common for a long time. We'll get back to this idea later, in another blog post.
The other way is to think of marriage not as the framework for a couple to have babies and thus reproduce, but for society to organize, obligate, educate and control it's ascending members and thus reproduce itself writ large.
How this might work will of course vary across societies. Here, I'll just suggest a laundry list of ways in which the whole marriage thing could be incorporated into the way society perpetuates itself by maintaining categories, relationships between groups or categories of people, and so on. Obviously, "society" itself is not a thing that can reproduce or that has goals or motivations or even mechanisms of the kind that would be needed to do these things. But a given society has groups of individuals with larger than average amounts of power. These individuals and groups can try to make and enforce rules and these can be instituted through cultural practices, marriage being a key one.
- Who gets to marry whom. The reasons to restrict marriage are myriad and may relate to ethnocentrism or racism, caste, society, and so on.
Who gets the children. Generally, the parents have the children in their care, but if there is a unilineal society (and/or "clans" or something along those lines) girls born to married couples may become social capital for exchange or alliance formation with other groups. Sons, on the other hand …. well, "sons are guns" as the saying goes. And, depending on the economy of production, children may variously grow up to be workers.
Exchange, concentration, or redistribution of wealth. In American society today, a "typical" "middle class" wedding will cost tens and tens of thousands of dollars and hundreds of people get to eat. In other systems, households accumulate bride payments or wealth, or a new couple is set up with a start-up fund. This is all very complicated when looking across cultures, but there are a lot of cases where money or valuable goods exchange hands. Who gets it, how much in relation to the average household economy, who pays, and what happens when you don't pay varies a lot.
Who owns property … and how it is redistributed and used is often linked to marriage. Sometimes, the system of marriage (and who marries whom) is determined mainly by the ownership of property. In one famous system, a marriage is always directly linked to a piece of property and there are just so many pieces of property. Nobody gets married outside of those land-linked arrangements.
Lineage maintenance and development. A lineage, usually a patrilineage, is an organizing corporate entity in many societies. Royal lines and houses, clans based on lineality, and so forth are the elemental units that fight, form alliances, or engage in joint ventures often at the expense of a third lineage. Marriage in such systems has to be between lineages, and which lineages are intermarried in a given union is often determined by elders, who make rules, or simply tell people whom they must marry.
Religion and heteronormative values. In some societies, people are forced to marry within one religion, so one individual may need to convert; those getting married may be required to promise on pain of eternal damnation to raise their children in that religion. Individuals can only be married if certain "family values" critera are met, for example, only if they are both heterosexual. Other "family values" may be imposed on those being married, often inculcated into the arrangement with required pre-marital counseling sessions or agreements. Sometimes, powerful conservative members of these societies try to impose these and other rules using governmental force or constitutional means.
I wonder which societies do that last one?
This is part of a series of posts on Marriage. To see the full list click HERE.
Photo of Umm Bororo Wedding, Eastern Sudan, by Vit Hassan
A Maasai Marriage
A young woman, "of age" but unmarried, appeared out of the forest near the base of the hill, a few of her relatives and friends staying in the woods while she headed alone up the well worn path. Before she had taken a dozen steps, six or seven women, of her age or a bit older, spotted her and ran down the hill to greet her. They had never met before, but as soon as the women got close they touched her, hugged her, held her hand, fondled some of her jewelry and patted her hair, and all the while they shouted the worst invectives and insults they could think of at her, laughing cruelly while they did so.
"You're ugly. Where did you get these beads, in a bird's nest?"
"Who picked you to marry my cousin, did somebody lose at a gambling game?"
"Please don't go near the cows, we need them to keep giving milk!"
"What was the dog doing down in the forest?"
"Did you know that your future husband has only one cow?"
"Sorry about that large wound on your head. Oh, sorry, that's you hair, isn't it!"
"Oh, and your husband's cow … did you know it has rabies?"
Eventually all the women were in the village located at the top of the hill. Over the next two hours, the insults continued but with less severity and frequency. The women of this Maasai village pruned and preened the newcomer, exchanged items of clothing and jewelry with her, fixed up her make up, and made friends. Eventually the insults went away and expressions of friendship and support replaced them. By the end of the day this young woman would be married to one of the men in this village, a man she had never met (or maybe seen once or twice but never knew of him as her future husband). The women who now worked out the last minute details for the imminent wedding were all married "into" this village. Every one of them had come from some other village, passed through the nearby forest, walked up this hill or a similar one, and suffered the insults. In fact, many of the insults the women used that day were very ones they had heard when they first arrived here, saved up and remembered for later use. And every one of these women had formed strong bonds with the other women in the village. One could say, depending on the individuals involved, that the relationship among the women married into this village was more socially significant, emotionally powerful, and personally stronger than the relationship between many of these women and their own husbands.
After settling in with her new friends, the young woman left the village with a couple of relatives of her new husband, and wandered about the nearby countryside to pick out her son's cattle. She was allowed to choose a certain number of cattle, any one that she happened to see, as long as she could ask the owner in person for the beast. Needless to say many people chose that day to let their cattle run around unsupervised, but there is a limit to how much one can do that in lion country, so she did manage to get about half her allotment on that day. She would get the remainder over the next day or two. In fact, sympathetic elders would coerce relatives to make available a couple of really good head in order that this small herd be of reasonable quality and potential.
This small number of cattle will form the core of a herd that she will care for on behalf of her future first son, who would then own them. By the time he is old enough to care for them several cow-generations would have passed, and the herd would have grown. Since the offspring of two cattle are jointly owned by the owner of the cow and the bull, which are often different people, the ownership of each of the calves in her herd could potentially be complicated. Also, other cattle may be exchanged as part of the marriage transaction. A future divorce would be allowed by prevailing practice, but only if the ownership of the cattle could be established and every calf, cow, and bull be returned to it's rightful place. This, of course, would be impossible starting from the birth of the first calves. But, no matter, really, because the herd was in many ways more important than the marriage.
In her marriage, she would eventually bear the "children of her husband" with the girls married off to a different village (usually) and the sons who survived a period of youth that involved banishment from the village during those difficult years (possibly the greatest invention of the Nilotic cultures: teenage boys must leave) would obtain their own herds, possibly marry, and vie for position as village Moran (pronounced "Moh Rahn" … respected adult male).
Those young men would have a certain degree of sexual freedom and even though they technically lived as young warriors most of the time in the bush "on their own" they could also visit the bed of a woman who was interested in them, and the married women could choose though only surreptitiously to take these men as lovers. The society consists, more or less, of a small number of married men, some married to more than one woman, women who are sexually mature who are either married or about to be married or widowed, and a fair number of unmarried men. That is how marriage and sex work together and independently among the traditional Maasai of Kenya and Tanzania, according to what I've read about them and been told by them on my visits there.
This is a patriarchal society, and although a Western concept of ownership is probably inadequate, it is safe to say that if something or someone is owned, it is owned by a man or an agent of a man. The economy is based on cattle. I saw a census in Kenya years ago that listed the richest hundred men. About half were Maasai men living in traditional villages, and their wealth was in many head of cattle. In this society, marriage is life long because divorce, while technically not a big deal, requires splitting herds of cattle, and that is too difficult. Sexual liaison and marriage are poorly correlated and that is tacitly accepted, but infidelity can be severely punished.
In other words, it's complicated.
There are tens of thousands of "different cultures" in the world, either at present or in the recent past known sometimes as the "ethnographic present." Of these, a few thousand are pretty well known and several hundred are intensely studied. A few "Nilotic" Eastern Rift Valley cultures, including the Maasai, the Turkana and the Pokot form the core of our understanding of this more widespread form of cattle pastoralism, and these and all other cattle-based cultures, while very different in many ways, share these characteristics of the centrality of the cattle, polygynous marriage, and a strong patriarchy.
I am going to write a bunch of blog posts about marriage.
You should regard my opinion about marriage to be valuable; I've had several of them. And in this way, I may be more like a hunter-gatherer than a "modern" Westerner, as the practice among the former is to treat marriage as very important and each partner in the marriage as a critical and similarly empowered member of the contract, while the practice among the latter has been to see women as the man's property and to form economic, social, and sexual alliances as needed outside the marriage. Who is in on the deal and how they work together to get the job done matters.
As we approach a very important election in the United States, the issue of marriage…what it is and who decides how to do it…looms large as a political issue. People who are of the same sex want to get married, and about half of everybody says no. Why? Why do people of the same sex want to get married, and why does either a slim majority or a bare minority care enough to try to stop this?
One of the things that has been said is that marriage between a man and a woman is what God specified, via his various media outlets. Iron age pamphlets, burning bushes, that sort of thing. That is a religious argument for disallowing people of the same sex to get married, but there is also a secular argument; it ain't natural. The natural form of marriage is for a man and a woman and nobody else to get married. There are all sorts of interesting questions raised by both arguments, and it is interesting to see where they agree and disagree; almost every person mentioned by name in the old testament who was married whether they were a FOG1 or not was involved in a polygynous union, not a "one man-one woman" marriage. Clearly, the Biblical argument and the Naturalistic argument are at odds.
I really am kind of an expert on marriage, and not only because I've had a few. I am an anthropologist and we anthropologists study, among other things, kinship and related social relations. That's marriage and some other stuff. Also, as a biological anthropologist I've had a great interest in the genetical and Darwinian aspects of kinship and marriage. Finally, as a palaeoanthropologist, I've studied the origin of marriage. As a matter of fact, I'm the co-author of a peer reviewed paper that explains the origin of marriage in our species, and that paper is in the top ten of all papers ever published in Anthropology's flagship journal, "Current Anthropology" in terms of numbers of times it has been cited. (This is not to say that all those people who have cited it liked it, of course.)
Marriage isn't simple. It is about social relationships, economics, child raising, sex, power, and all sorts of other things. It is important enough that The Patriarchy has owned it, in Western Society, for centuries. The politics of marriage will likely shape the nature of politics in general, to a disproportionate degree for a social issue, over the next couple of presidential election cycles, as the politics of abortion and choice have in years past. They are related, as I've already suggested–marriage and women's reproductive activities. Having, or not having, babies is an activity reserved for women, and this worries powerful men. For this reason babies have, in Western tradition, been owned or controlled by men, and marriage is one way in which that ownership is asserted. But I'm getting ahead of my self. Let's just say that many of the sociopolitical conflicts we are experiencing today can be blamed on that age old problem: The Patriarchy. We'll get to that too.
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Huangguoshu Waterfall is one of the largest waterfalls in China and East Asia located on the Baishui River in Anshun, Guizhou province. Known as the Huangguoshu Waterfall National Park, it is 45 km (28 mi) southwest of Anshun City.
Together with minor waterfalls, the charms of the waterfall is a natural tourist draw, classified as a AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration.
Huangguoshu Waterfall's point of view changes depending on the location of the viewer. One viewing spot is Waterfall-Viewing Pavilion (Guan Bao ting), where the waterfall can be seen from a distance. Another is Water-Viewing Stage (Guan Bao Ting), where the waterfall can be seen from a bird's-eye view. The third is Waterfall-Viewing Stage (Guan Bao Tai) in which visitors raise their heads to see the scene.
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A bag contains $5$ white balls. The following process is repeated. A ball is drawn uniformly at random from the bag (that is each of the five balls has equal probability $\frac{1}{5}$ of being drawn in each trial). If the color of the drawn ball is white then it is colored with black and put into the bag. If the color of the drawn ball is black then it is put into the bag without changing its color. What is the expected number of times the process has to be repeated so that the bag contains only black balls?
Now, I am new to probability and I thought of random brute force methods to work out this problem, but am unable to do so. I have no good ideas on how to do this problem. Any kind of help/hint is appreciated. Thank you.


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Last updated on November 2nd, 2022 at 01:02 pm
What is the blogging business in Kenya? If you have been following the internet for a long, you must have come across the term blogging. Blogging in Kenya is a kind of online journal that one can publish on the internet. You can use a blog for almost anything. You can use it to express your thoughts, feelings, and opinions.
Lucky for you, in this article, you will learn everything you need to know to get started making money online right now.
What is a blog?
A blog is a website devoted to written content, usually about a particular topic. Unlike traditional publications, blogs tend to take on a more personal tone, which helps them connect more deeply with their audiences.
Most blogs are online journals, in which the author sets out to share his or her thoughts and experiences on a particular topic.
Blogs are often used to share information, provide commentary on current events, and discuss topics that are of interest to readers.
People start blogs for all kinds of reasons, including: keeping a diary, sharing personal experiences, promoting business, and expressing opinions and views on matters that are of interest to others.
Here are the steps you can follow to start a blogging business in Kenya.
1). Pick a niche for your blog in Kenya
When starting a blog, the first and foremost step is to pick a niche. There are so many niches to choose from.
You can pick the niche that interests you most. This will help you to stay motivated and continue writing on your blog. You can also pick the niche that can generate the most traffic.
This will help you gain more exposure and build a loyal readership for your blog.
You can also become an authority in your niche to command a higher price for an article writing service from you.
At the same time, you can become an affiliate for other businesses and websites that offer the same services as yours.
Here are some of the most popular blogging niches:
- Design
- Weddings
- Photography
- Food
- Home & Lifestyle, and many more.
You can also become an influencer in your niche by creating a blog that other people would like to read. You can become an authority in your niche to command a higher price for an article writing service from you.
2). Pick a domain name
The next step in starting a blogging business in Kenya is to pick a domain name.
One of the first things you need to do when starting a blog is to pick a domain name. A domain name in Kenya is an address that identifies your blog. Most people make the mistake of choosing a generic domain name.
A generic domain name will not help to build your brand. It will also make it difficult for you to market your blog.
You need to come up with a domain name that is easy to remember but also describes your blog's niche.
For example, if your blog is about dog training, you could come up with a domain name of 'DogTrainingTips.com'.
Once you have picked the right website name, the next move is to register it with the domain registrar in Kenya of your choice. You will need to pay a nominal fee to register a domain name.
3). Choose a blogging platform
The next step is to choose a blogging platform in Kenya. There are a number of different platforms available, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
You will need to consider your own blogging needs as well as your budget, and choose the platform that best suits your needs and your budget. You can generally choose between a free platform and a paid platform as a blogger.
The blogging platform is the software or application that you use to create, edit and publish your blog posts and blog archives.
There are plenty of blogging platforms in Kenya to choose from, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. You can even create your own platform from scratch if you have programming skills!
Most bloggers in Kenya use WordPress to power their blogs. WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that you can use to create your blog. There are, however, other popular blogging platforms that you can use.
Why choose wordpress in Kenya?
There are a lot of good reasons to choose wordpress.
For example, it is one of the most popular platforms used by Kenyan bloggers, which means that you are more likely to find an expert to help you set up your blog on wordpress than on another platform.
4). Monetize your blog in Kenya
Now that your blog in Kenya is up and running, the next step is to find a way for your blog to make money.
You can make money through advertising, affiliate marketing, and even selling products. There are many ways to monetize your blog, and you can try as many as you want until you find the method that works best for you.
There are blogs that are making thousands of shillings every month just by advertising on their blog. There are others that are earning enough to sustain their blogs through affiliate marketing in Kenya.
5). Get people to read your blog consistently
Your last step to start a blogging business in Kenya is to drive traffic.
If you want to make money from your blog in Kenya, you need to have traffic. If you have traffic, you can sell your products and services to your readers.
The more exposure your products and services get, the higher the chances of you making money in Kenya. You can also build a loyal following on your blog and charge them for premium access to your content.
This way, you can generate passive income through the sales of your products and services.
Final thoughts on blogging business in Kenya
There are many ways in which you can make money through the blogging business in Kenya, so there is no limitation to the method of making money that you use.
When it comes to monetizing your blog, you need to test various methods until you find the one that works best for you.
The great thing about blogging is that you get to see your blog grow and improve as you grow and improve. You also get to learn from your mistakes and successes.


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Rap music has evolved over the years to become one of the most popular genres of music worldwide. It is a unique genre that combines poetry, rhythm, and a certain attitude that appeals to a diverse audience. One of the most critical components of rap music is the title or name of the song. A good name can make or break a rap song's success, so it's essential to know how to name a rap song. In this article, we'll explore the different aspects of naming a rap song, including the elements of a good rap song name, tips for creating a catchy name, and common mistakes to avoid.
Elements of a Good Rap Song Name
A good rap song name is essential because it is the first impression that listeners will have of your song. It's important to choose a name that is catchy, memorable, and reflects the overall theme and message of your song. Here are some of the key elements of a good rap song name:
1. Relevance
The name of your rap song should be relevant to the theme and message of your song. It should capture the essence of your song and reflect its mood, tone, and message. If your song is about social issues, for example, the title should reflect that.
2. Catchiness
A catchy name is one that sticks in the listener's mind and is easy to remember. It should be short, simple, and easy to pronounce. A good rap song name should be able to catch the listener's attention and make them curious about the song's content.
3. Uniqueness
A unique name will make your song stand out from the crowd. It should be distinctive and not easily confused with other songs. You don't want your song to get lost in the sea of other rap songs out there.
4. Creativity
A creative name will showcase your artistic side and demonstrate your ability to think outside the box. It should be original and not a copy of other song titles. A creative name will help you establish your identity as an artist and set you apart from other rappers.
Tips for Creating a Catchy Name
Now that we've looked at the essential elements of a good rap song name, let's explore some tips for creating a catchy name:
1. Brainstorm
The first step in creating a catchy rap song name is to brainstorm. Take a pen and paper or open a blank document on your computer and jot down all the ideas that come to mind. Don't censor yourself at this point, just write down anything that pops into your head.
2. Research
Research other rap song names for inspiration. Look at the titles of popular rap songs and analyze what makes them stand out. Pay attention to the use of language, the length of the title, and the message that the title conveys.
3. Get Creative
Think outside the box and come up with something unique and creative. You can use puns, alliteration, or wordplay to make your title more interesting. Just make sure that the title is still relevant to the theme and message of your song.
4. Keep It Simple
Sometimes, simplicity is the key to a catchy title. A short and straightforward name can be just as effective as a more complex one. Think of some of the most popular rap songs, and you'll notice that many of them have simple titles.
5. Test It Out
Once you've come up with a list of potential names, test them out on your friends and family. Ask them which name they prefer and why. Getting feedback from others can help you narrow down your choices and select the most effective name for your song.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
When naming your rap song, there are some common mistakes that you should avoid. Here are a few to keep in mind:
1. Being Too Vague
One of the common mistakes when naming a rap song is being too vague. A title that is too abstract or general can fail to capture the essence of the song, and listeners may not be able to connect with it. It's important to be specific and use language that reflects the theme and message of your song.
2. Being Offensive
It's essential to avoid using offensive language or titles that can alienate listeners. Remember, your goal is to connect with as many people as possible and create a positive impact. Using derogatory terms or language can limit your audience and cause controversy.
3. Copying Other Titles
Copying the title of another song is a big mistake. Not only is it unoriginal, but it can also lead to legal issues. Always come up with your own unique title that reflects your personality and style.
4. Overthinking It
While it's important to put effort into naming your rap song, it's also crucial not to overthink it. Sometimes, the simplest name can be the most effective. Don't spend too much time worrying about the title; focus on creating quality content for your song.
Naming a rap song is an essential part of the creative process. A good title can help your song stand out from the crowd and attract more listeners. Remember to keep your title relevant, catchy, unique, and creative. Don't be afraid to brainstorm and test out your ideas. Avoid being too vague or offensive and always come up with your own original title. By following these tips, you'll be able to create a memorable and effective name for your rap song.


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Hey Friend!
I am so glad that you are here, welcome.
Come on in and let's spend some time together.
Each Friday, I am going to share a few of my favorite things from the week.
Things from my life, from around the web, things that make me smile or catch my interest.
Thank you so much for joining me.
Is it Spring where you live?
I sure hope so.
Over the last weekend, we had loads of snow, again.
And more on Monday.
I was visiting my son this week in New England-it was up to 79 degrees.
Oh how I love sunshine and daffodils.
The wallpapering went well last week and I can't wait to share it with you.
I may or may not be looking for some wallpaper for the guest bathroom.
You can see it linked below.
I told you last week that I was just going to keep on wallpapering until Spring comes.
So, I just may need the new wallpaper to get me through until Spring arrives in Oregon.
What have you been up to this week?
I would love to hear all about it in the comments below.
I found some great stuff from around the web and I can't wait to share it with you.
Come on, I'll show you.
This Spring tablescape is so pretty. I love it.
Here is another charming Spring Tablescape.
This home tour is to die for. It took my breath away.
See inside King Charles's Welsh home.
I love mine. I use it all year round.
This sounds perfect for Easter Morning or Mother's Day Brunch.
Doesn't this sound amazing? My mouth is watering.
This spring decor is so pretty. I love it.
This would be the perfect busy weeknight dinner. Yum!
If you missed my Amazon Live on Thursday, you can see it here.
What's in my cart?
I ordered these for my guest bedroom.
This will be great for under my kitchen sink.
I can't wait for this to arrive. They are so pretty.
My 8-year-old grandson loves these.
These will be so pretty in a Spring arrangement.
This is my favorite wallpaper. You will love it too.
I bought two of these beauties.
These are perfect for any tablescape. They are so versatile.
And, this one matches it. They are so affordable, too.
This makes my heart sing. Don't you love it?
If you find something interesting on the web, that you think that I would enjoy. Please share it in the comments below.
I love hearing from you.
I hope that you have an amazing week.


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Monty Python alum defends wokeism, slamming Elon Musk and Dave Chappelle
Idle, who clearly views himself as being above the masses who enjoy his work, referred to one of his own tweets in which he described paying Musk's $8 blue checkmark fee as 'buying a petting zoo and then charging the animals.'
Eric Idle, a member of the famed Monty Python comedy troupe, defended wokeism and its impact on comedy, slamming anti-woke comedians and conservatives.
Speaking in an interview with journalist Kara Swisher on Monday, Idle was asked for his perspective on cancel culture and how comedians — and everyone else — is looked upon with scrutiny for what they say, citing Dave Chappelle's recent Saturday Night Live appearance as one such example.
"What do you think of the comedians like Dave Chappelle, for example, who's saying that he's being subjected to censorship?" she asked.
"Well where does he say it? On SNL," he replied. "Well you're not being that much canceled, are you? If you were in your room complaining I'd have a lot more sympathy."
Swisher, who barely conceals her political leanings on social media, agreed with Idle's assessment. "Right, so then he doesn't pay the price, he just says he pays the price."
Neither Idle nor Swisher mentioned how Chappelle has been physically assaulted for his mockery of transgenderism and had his shows canceled by venues sensitive to the issues he makes fun of.
As detailed by Fox News, Swisher pointed out that while Chappelle's humor is funny, his commentary on transgender people is "creepy," a sentiment that Idle agrees with.
In addition to criticizing Chappelle, Idle took aim at Tesla and Twitter chief Elon Musk.
Idle, who clearly views himself as being above the masses who enjoy his work, referred to one of his own tweets in which he described paying Musk's $8 blue checkmark fee as "buying a petting zoo and then charging the animals."
"I do not believe in freedom of speech for fascists. That's like putting diesel in a Tesla," he said.
"I grew up in that world," said Idle, adding that fascism was "very real to us, fascism-what can happen if you let one person take over a country, so that still rings very strongly with me in my soul."
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Paul M. Cran of Branford, died suddenly at his home on Thursday March 30, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Hentz Cran. Paul was born in New Haven on August 12, 1953, son of the late Herbert J. Cran, Jr. and Denise Paillard Cran growing up in Cheshire, CT. He worked in a variety of positions at Colonial Toyota, the most recent as Warranty Administrator, until retiring. Besides Barbara he is survived by his daughter Alexis Cran of Branford, his stepchildren, Erica Lindblad (Chris) DeJongh of Orlando, FL and Douglas (Ashley) Lindblad of Bluffton, SC; his sister Cynthia Cran (John) Richards of South Yarmouth, MA, and many nieces, nephews and so many wonderful friends. Paul was not...


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Realterm announces the acquisition of two final mile warehouses located at 1040 and 1060 Gelb Avenue in Union, N.J. With a combined total of 38,600 square feet across 2.6 acres, both warehouses are fully leased and have 21 loading positions.
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Located southwest of Newark and only 40 minutes from Midtown Manhattan, the properties offer convenient distribution to the tri-state area. With immediate access to I-78, I-280 and I-95, these assets are also near Newark Liberty International Airport (7.6 miles away) and Port of Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal (9.8 miles away).
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BY BRENDAN SKWIRE Last night I went to go see Adler's Appetite, a band led by original Guns and Roses drummer Steven Adler, backed by members of similarly washed up hair metal acts, including Quiet Riot, Faster Pussycat and Enuff Z'Nuff. Adler, who has battled drug addiction for a long time and has suffered two strokes, is not only touring GnR's legendary debut LP Appetite for Destruction, he's pushing his similarly-titled autobiography, My Appetite for Destruction. So what we're talking about is essentially a live VH1 Behind The Music: "Steve Adler was sitting on top of the world…until drugs brought him down… and now he's clean and says he's playing his best music ever." You know the drill.
The show was at the Mill Creek Tavern, a bar located in West Philadelphia that could best be described as an anus with a liquor license. I've played there one or two times in the past, and dropped by on rare occasions to see friends play. It's never been a pleasant experience: the room is far too large for the bands that play there, the PA system is too small for the room, and the beer selection is barely tolerable. The Mill Creek was originally an old-man bar, but the owner expanded, apparently without hiring a structural engineer, because some new supports had been put into place, blocking the sightlines. It's about the wrongest place you could imagine to go see a band.
I pulled up at the Tavern on my bike, and marveled at the fact that they'd managed to squeeze two full-size tour buses (one with a trailer) into the tiny patch of gravel that passes for a parking lot. Inside was a sparse crowd of irony-loving hipsters, and a growing number of 40- and 50-something year old hard rock fans. Or, as I like to think of them: All the people that weren't killed in the Great White fire. I have no idea where these people came from, or how they managed to make it into the 21st century without at least changing their haircuts. I watched Adler's roadies run around setting up amplifiers and tuning guitars, and wondered how it must feel for musicians who once filled football stadiums and civic centers to play in a room with a 300-watt PA system, where you keep bonking your head on the drop ceiling.
I wandered over to the bar during setup and ordered a PBR. They were out, so I made do with Magic Hat. I hate that beer, but not as bad as I hate Budweiser, my only other option. Meanwhile, the band was taking the stage.
I will admit that I was ready to laugh at these guys. And I will also admit that I didn't recognize the first song, but that didn't matter, because ADLER'S APPETITE FUCKING ROCKED. I suppose I shouldn't have been surprised when a bunch of veteran musicians, who'd spent most of their lives doing nothing but rocking, treated the Mill Creek's tiny little stage like it was Madison Square Garden. These are guys who can rock the house with both hands tied behind their back, and by the time they hit "Night Train", the second song, that was exactly what was going on. Never mind that both guitar players looked like zombies, or that Chip Z'Nuff's hair looked like a Harpo Marx wig. Fists were pumping. People were jumping. Sing-alongs, and a collective shout of "YEAAAAAHHH" when Adler popped out from behind his drums with the biggest, doofiest smile I've ever seen to ask if we wanted "more motherfucking rock-n-roll" and if so "show us your titties". Then they launched right into "They're Out to Get Me", as Adler barely made it back to the drum throne on time.
Adler's name kind of describes the musician himself: his giant hair makes him look like a blonde version of Animal, the drum playing muppet. He's had a couple of strokes, which have left him with a speech impediment, but at the same time an obvious joy that he's still alive. Ben Morgan, the promoter, mentioned to me that he doesn't think he's ever met a happier musician, and I'd have to agree. Adler's doing exactly what he wants to with his life, bangin' the skins. He's not even the front man for his own band, letting his singer Rick Stitch lead the exhortation for the "sexy ladies to shake their sexy booties and show us your titties" (always with the titties with these guys). My friend Audra managed to get to the front, and later told me that a surprising number of women were baring their funbags.
This is about when I walked out back to smoke some weed, where I bumped into a roadie for one of the opening bands. "Tell me the truth," I asked him. "Is this the smallest place you guys have played on this tour?"
He shook his head. "As a matter of fact, this is one of our better shows," he said.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Brendan Skwire blogs at Brendan Calling and plays bass for the Super Devils.


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A Model for the Prediction of Harmful Algae Blooms in the Vietnamese Upwelling Area
Satellite pictures and in situ observations indicate strong phytoplankton blooms including harmful algae blooms (HABs) during southwest (SW) summer monsoon in the Vietnamese upwelling area. In this period, nutrients are provided by coastal upwelling and by the very high river runoff from the Mekong River. During SW monsoon, in general two circulation patterns exist which allow the prediction of advection and diffusion of HAB patches. A Lagrangian HAB model that is driven by a circulation model and applied to HABs in Vietnamese waters is presented. Advection which is the most complicated part in modelling transport of passive substances is validated with a Lagrangian sediment trap experiment. The model produces realistic results compared to in situ observations and satellite images and might be used for real time forecast in the future.
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Ann Coulter, whose support of Donald Trump at one point appeared to falter with his shifting immigration stance, is standing by the Republican nominee no matter what. "I worship him like the North Koreans worship the 'Dear Leaders' — yes, I would die for him," the conservative commentator joked to Politico's "Off Message" podcast. "I didn't get the gene that makes me care about what other people think," she added about her bluntness when it comes to talking about immigration. "I'm much like Trump that way. I don't really care. They're just words."
One complaint puts 44 young women at Timpview High School on the defensive. "We were told that we were not allowed to wear our uniforms anymore," said Tess Rozier, a senior cheerleader at Timpview. Last week, Rozier said, the cheer coach told all the girls someone had complained the uniforms worn on game day in class were distracting a boy, causing him to have impure thoughts. "I kind of felt like it's the school almost supporting a rape culture," said JoAnna Johnson, a Timpview cheerleader. The Provo School District calls this all a big misunderstanding. They are looking into whether or not anyone really complained, but insist, the uniforms were always allowed.
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Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R) said on Saturday that conservatives may have to turn to physical violence to protect their values. "I want us to be able to fight ideologically, mentally, spiritually, economically, so that we don't have to do it physically," Bevin said during his speech at the Values Voter Summit in Washington. "But that may, in fact, be the case." Bevin went on to say that he believed the U.S. would survive a Hillary Clinton presidency, but it might require bloodshed. "The roots of the tree of liberty are watered by what? The blood. Of who? The tyrants to be sure, but who else? The patriots," he said. "Whose blood will be shed? It may be that of those in this room. It might be that of our children and grandchildren. I have nine children. It breaks my heart to think that it might be their blood that is needed to redeem something, to reclaim something, that we through our apathy and our indifference have given away. Don't let it happen."
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Manen Quatuor × Norkane
Manen Quatuor × Norkane
Welcome to the 14th edition of Syli d'Or de la musique du monde!
From February 11 to April 8 2020, every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:30pm at the Club Balattou Officiel, you can participate to the selection of the 9 bands ''Coup de coeur'' who will be send in semi-finales !
Discover for this beautiful night :
▷ Manen Quatuor (France, QC • Traditionnel européen)
▷ Norkane (Algérie • Folk kabyle, jazz)
Doors open at 8:30pm! Free entrance. Attend both concerts and become a jury for the artists of tomorrow!
Be part of the adventure: attend as many concerts as you want for free and rate your favourite artists each night. You will be invited to fill out an evaluation form, it is important to EVALUATE BOTH PERFORMANCES of the evening and attend both performances.


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Waders are my favourite genre of bird. You know where to find them, they are nearly always there, and they give you time to sit and watch them. A good hide where you can sit, have your lunch and just wait to see what drops in are my favourite places to be. There's always something to see and you can go away with a very different list to those an hour before you or after you. Spring and Autumn are the best times, but you can find me looking at waders any time of the year.
Here are just a couple of species, the Avocet and the Whimbrel. The lovely contrasting black and white of the Avocet in the sunlight, and the Whimbrel a little on the dull side in comparison. A great bird to see though, and one that makes my heart race a little more than the Avocet these days. It's always a bonus when your second look confirms it's not a Curlew.


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Bonus Q&A: Little Big Town's Chase Bennett On His All-Encompassing Approach To Tour Management
Chase Bennett moved from Minneapolis to major in audio engineering at Nashville's Belmont University a dozen years ago. His tour management role cascaded after studio work, which turned in to various roles running front of house, production and road management for artists including A Thousand Horses, Joel Crouse, Darius Rucker and Dan + Shay.
"Tour management is more learn-as-you-go sort of thing," said Bennett. "It's never talked about—just assumed it's out there—but it's the absolute kingpin center person that keeps things going outside the office."
Those roles have prepared Bennett for his current gig with group Little Big Town, where he serves as tour manager in addition to maintaining roles as a production manager and tour accountant.
"A lot of tour managers don't do that," he says of his varied role. "But once you immerse yourself, you can see how shows work and why people made decisions the way they did. I'm a hands-on guy and I fully believe you have to have eyes on everything as a tour manager. If the hammer drops, I'm already three steps ahead of how I can deal with that problem."
As an independent contractor directly to the artist, Bennett admits not every part of the outfit is within his control.
"With LBT specifically, I was injected in that scenario. Some [members] have been with them for 10 years. Since then, I've made changes with crew people. And people lose sight of that, hearing from various angles like artist agents, manager, publicist, etc. You have to be okay in realizing that's your decision.
"If there's a void in the touring crew/band/management/booking process, you see that first hand just like a day-to-day manager does, but you get the back end of that. All of those decisions have been pushed to you, and now you're executing the tour with things that have already been signed off on and designed. Sometimes that doesn't work out."
Now on the road with 45 people, six buses, six trucks and private planes, Bennett sat with MusicRow Magazine to talk about work teasing out those issues on the road. His bonus Q&A is below. To read the full interview, pick up a copy of MusicRow's 2018 Touring Issue at musicrow.com or subscribe to MusicRow for your copy.
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Once you understand how to deal with drivers, driver coordinators, VPs of bus companies—understand how the leases work—then you can do tours three-five times bigger. It's all the same stuff, just magnified.
You need to understand at which point you become comfortable [with your outfit], because then you can apply to bigger jobs. At one point I was working with three-bus tours and trailer bands at the same time.
Larger tours in the country genre run 18-20 trucks, and all the way up to eight buses. Every set-up with an artist or band is tailored completely differently. My work with Dan + Shay was completely different than LBT, but the tools—templates, how I set my computer or phone up, how I set the production office up—is indicative of previous work in what the artist liked or didn't like. A big thing for me was getting that toolbox dialed in. I knew exactly the templates I would use. It doesn't come overnight.
Support Acts
A big thing for me is integration of support acts. I feel like a lot of tour managers totally overlook that. Support acts have their own tour managers but their tour managers come to me for any integration with our camp. With everyone we're looking after, staging, lighting, bus, truck, support acts—upwards of 60 people.
I walked in to a scenario with them where I knew I could add a lot with my production background. They've never had a tour manager who had equal amounts of production knowledge.
These folks have been doing it for so long they have found a way to operate inside of their group where I've seen it fall apart with other bands. I was really excited to work with LBT, mostly because I love their music—that's always been a driving force for me. You have to love the music you work with each day. They've seen a lot, and expect a lot—a certain standard, tailored to LBT.
What I immediately did with LBT that was super helpful for all of our vendors, is separating an artist party (A Party) from the band and crew (B Party). It helped us in transparency and line of communication in dealing with that amount of people. If I send out an A Party request to our travel agent, she then knows the subset of requirements—riders for hotel, locations they like, etc.
Day sheets, specifically, are presented to the artist so they know what's going on. I'm super specific on how I arrange that after years of making them and then sitting down with the band, who liked certain styles from other managers. It's time, event and extreme descriptions, so specifically when LBT walks in to a meet and greet, they know exactly who will be there, the names of each station, name of the PD, the last time they met the PD, etc.
What is a Tour Manager?
If you get rid of everything, a tour manager is just there to make sure things work and get the artist home safely. It's a pretty simple job, but it's extremely demanding. Artists rely on you to make sure every step of their day is taken care of. The second the artist leaves their house to the second they get back is on me. That has to do with fluency of travel, convenience and comfortability.
You're the filter for the artist. My buddy Mike Kelly, who works with Darius Rucker, calls himself the shit filter. He takes all of the elements of Darius' life and precisely delivers it to him. You're balancing mingling during the show, making sure the artist is taken care of and settling the show. If you have a larger understanding of the operation, you see why the artist may be kicking back at certain points or where you can maybe press to get something out of the artist.
Hiring Friends
You hear of artists hiring their best friends to be their tour manager. I'm not saying that's a bad decision; they may want to feel comfortable and have a certain vibe on the road. But if you're hiring people close to you, or the tour manager is more the hang-guy, you'll immediately see a production manager come in to place that deals with logistics. You have to remember through all of the partying, crazy nights, long days—you want people around you that support you—you're there to work and support the artist and make sure the show is profitable.
- Use technology. I work really close with Master Tour. It streamlines the tour. I still have a checklist template to reference, but I've advanced so many shows and have dealt with so many situations, that I already know what to go over.
- Trust your team. At any different point in the day, you're dealing with 20-30 problems—or good things, not necessarily problems.
- Remember who you're working for. Sure you can shuffle someone off, but you're there completely as the artist's support, whether they're in an airplane, bus, train, hotel. When you make decisions, the artist feels comfortable, even in a hailstorm of stuff going on. If the artist needs something, your agendas, frustrations go out the door.
- Be sound in your decisions, whether you're 20 years old or 60 years old. There are guys doing this longer than I've been alive, but I see things in their way of operating that I would never do.
- Be visible. Older guys especially completely disengage where you won't even see the tour manager. That puts that person in more of a boss scenario and less of a team, which is good for order and discipline on the road I guess, but it's very hammer-drop and different departments are left to sort it out.
- Learn everyone's job. I've seen tour managers stumble around, focusing on problems one at a time after they pull the plug on something. Knowing how [the whole operation works] before you go out and start controlling people or delegating work is huge. I've worked with people who've run merchandise, mixing the show, run lights, and electricians. That benefits me on triaging problems efficiently. I know how each person will look at [any decision that's made]. You really have to be all-encompassing.
- Be open to different touring styles. When you follow someone and think of how you could do it better, it will be positive. The best guys I've seen are guys who have been immersed in different angles, so they know how to triage, which goes back to knowing all those jobs in order to see where you could enhance.
To read the full interview, pick up a copy of MusicRow's 2018 Touring Issue at musicrow.com or subscribe to MusicRow for your copy.
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Issue No 38, 18 December-24 December 2021
1971 Indo-Pak War: A Saga Of Heroism Swarnim Vijay Varsh Special
The year 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 Indo-Pak War and the year is being observed as 'Swarnim Vijay Varsh' in honour of the Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty. In the 1971 war, India achieved a decisive victory with Pakistani forces in Bangladesh surrendering to the forces of India and Bangladesh on December 16, 1971 after a 14-day battle. The day is commemorated as Vijay Diwas (Victory Day) both in India and Bangladesh. India played the role of a catalyst in the Liberation War of Bangladesh.
This War was replete with tales of extraordinary courage displayed by the Indian armed forces – Army, Air Force and Navy–both on the eastern and western fronts. Nearly 600 officers and men of the armed forces were decorated with gallantry medals of which four were awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), 76 Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) and 513 Vir Chakra (VrC). We bring to you the stories of bravery of the four such heroes who were awarded the PVC.
Lance Naik Albert Ekka
Lance Naik Albert Ekka hailed from a village in Ranchi, Jharkhand. He was enrolled in 14 Guards in 1962. Nine years into his service, the 1971 war broke out. The Indian armed forces were fighting on the eastern and western fronts as well. During the War, 14 Guards was tasked to capture a Pakistani position at Gangasagar, about six kilometre west of Agartala, in the Eastern Sector. It was a wellfortified position held in good strength by the enemy. The reduction of this position was considered necessary as it was the key to the capture of Akhaura, on the way to Dhaka.
The 14 Guards launched an attack on enemy positions at 0400 Hours on December 3. Lance Naik Albert Ekka accom-panied the left forward company of the Battalion in the attack. The assaulting Indian troops were subjected to intense shelling and heavy small arms fire by the enemy. Lance Naik Ekka observed that an enemy light machine gun was belching deadly fire from a bunker, causing heavy casualties to his Company. Unmindful of his personal safety, he charged the bunker, bayonetted two occupants and silenced the light machine gun. Though seriously injured in this encounter, he continued to fight alongside his comrades with courage, securing bunker after bunker. After battling through a distance of one and a half kilo-metres, when Ekka and his comrades reached the northern end of the objective, an enemy medium machine gun opened up from the second storey of a wellfortified building. It inflicted heavy casualties on Indians and held up their progress. Once again Lance Naik Ekka rose to the occasion. Unmindful of his personal safety, he crawled to the building and hurled a grenade into the bunker killing one enemy soldier and injuring the other. The medium machine gun could not, however, be silenced. Lance Naik Ekka then scaled the sidewall to enter the bunker. He bayonetted the enemy holding the bunker and silenced the deadly weapon. This saved his Company from further casualties and ensured success. Ekka died of the injuries suffered during this battle.The Battle of Gangasagar was crucial in paving the way for the movement of the Indian troops towards their ultimate target in Bangladesh. This young soldier of 29 years was posthumously awarded the PVC for his exceptional valour. This was the one and only PVC awarded for action on the eastern front.
Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon
Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon was born in 1943, in village Rurka Isewal, Ludhiana, Punjab. He was commissioned in the Indian Air Force in 1967. Flying Officer Sekhon was a pilot in a Gnat detachment based at Srinagar for the air defence of the Valley. India was bound by an international agreement not to base its air defence aircraft at Srinagar. Therefore, the pilots who were hurriedly brought to Srinagar at the outbreak of hostilities with Pakistan, were neither familiar with the terrain nor acclimatised to the winter rigours of Kashmir. Nevertheless, during the War, Flying Officer Sekhon and his colleagues fought Pakistani air raids with valour and determination.
On December 14, 1971, Srinagar airfield was attacked by a wave of six Pakistani Sabre jets. Sekhon was on readiness duty at that time. Soon the enemy aircraft started hovering over the airfield. The strafing of various targets on the ground followed. Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon was on readiness duty at that moment. The continuous surge of air attacks by the Pakistani jests provided him the opportunity to display his mettle. Putting his life at grave risk, he took off in his Gnat aircraft to engage the two attacking Sabres. In the air battle that ensued he secured a direct hit on one Sabre and set another ablaze. At this juncture four more Pakistani Sabres came on the scene and surrounded his aircraft. In the dog-fight that ensued at treetop level, he held on against the numerically superior enemy for sometime. Eventually, his aircraft was hit and he was killed. Flying Officer Sekhon achieved his objective as the enemy aircraft fled without pressing home their intended attack on Srinagar town and airfield. The supreme gallantry, flying skill and determination displayed by Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon earned him the PVC, posthumously. He was merely 26 years old when he laid down his life defending the motherland.
Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal
Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal was born in 1950 in Pune, Maharashtra. In 1967, he joined the National Defence Academy (NDA) and subsequently the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. He was commi-ssioned in the 17 Poona Horse in June 1971. Just six months later, the War began. The 17 Poona Horse was ordered to establish a bridge-head across the Basantar River (a tributary of the Ravi River) in Shakargarh Sector. This was accomplished by the night of December 15. Noticing the alarming action of enemy armour at the bridgehead, the Indian troops called for tank support urgently. But the minefields had been cleared only partially by that time. At 0800 Hours on December 16, the enemy made a counter attack with an armour regiment, under the cover of smoke-screen. As the Indians were heavily outnumbered, the Commander of the B Squadron requested reinforcement. At that time Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal was positioned close to the Squadron with his troops in two tanks. He answered the call and moved out to face the enemy attack. On the way, his troops came under fire from enemy strong-points and recoilless gun nests, in the bridgehead zone. Khetarpal fiercely attacked these strong-points, overran defences and captured many enemy soldiers and recoilless guns at pistol point. During one of these attacks, the commander of his second tank was killed on the spot leaving him alone. But he continued the attack on the enemy strongholds single-handed, until all enemy positions were overwhelmed. He then raced to the 'B' Squadron position. By the time he reached there, the enemy tanks were on the retreat. He pursued and destroyed one of these tanks. The Commander could persuade him to fall back in line after great difficulty. The enemy soon reformed for a second attack. This time they chose the sector held by Arun Khetarpal and two other officers. A fierce tank battle followed. As many as ten enemy tanks were destroyed and of these Arun Khetarpal alone destroyed four. In the thick of the battle,one of the Indian tanks were hit and another suffered mechanical failure. The third tank i.e., Khetarpal's tank, also received a shot and burst into flames. However, Khetarpal refused to abandon his tank realising the useful role of his tank in preventing a breakthrough. He set about destroying the remaining enemy tanks. His tank received a second hit. Khetarpal offered solid resistance to the enemy tanks and prevented a breakthrough until he breathed his last. For most conspicuous gallantry in the face of the enemy, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal was awarded the PVC, posthumously. Major Hoshiar Singh Major Hoshiar Singh was born in 1936, in a village in Rohtak, Haryana. He was commissioned in the Grenadiers in 1963. During the 1971 War, the 3 Grenadiers spearheaded the advance of 54 Infantry Division in Shakargarh Sector on the Western Front and made some quick gains during the first ten days of War. On December 15, the Battalion was assigned the task of establishing a bridgehead across the Basantar river. However, the enemy troops had laid deep minefields on both sides of the river and were in a strong position. The advancing Indian troops came under intense shelling and suffered heavily. But under the courageous leadership of Maj Hoshiar Singh, they continued the assault doggedly and captured village Jarpal in the Punjab province of Pakistan. In this battle, most of the enemy bunkers were cleared. The enemy's reaction to the loss of Jarpal was violent. On December 16, they launched sharp counterattacks, two of them supported by armour, to dislodge the Grenadiers. Maj Hoshiar Singh was a true leader. Leading from the front, he provided inspiring leadership. Major Hoshiar Singh, unmindful of the enemy shelling and tank fire, went from trench to trench, encouraging his men to remain steadfast. Inspired by his courage and leadership, his Company repulsed all attacks, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. On December 17, the enemy mounted yet another attack in battalion strength with heavy artillery in support. Though wounded seriously in enemy shelling, Major Hoshiar Singh walked in the open to his trenches. The enemy attack was repulsed, and they beat a hasty retreat leaving behind 85 dead including the Commanding Officer. Major Hoshiar Singh was seriously wounded in the battle but he refused evacuation till the ceasefire. During this grim struggle he displayed exemplary courage and bravery to beat back repeated enemy attacks. He was decorated with the PVC on January 26, 1972. He was the sole PVC Awardee of the 1971 War to receive it in person.
Employment News pays its tributes to all the war heroes.
Source: GallantryAwards.gov.in/ NCERT/PIB


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One of the original youth Lampung, Eben Savero Hensel's son is back in the national scene in the Mister and Mister Earth Indonesia Tourism 2018 organized by Yayasan Indonesia Tourism's son.
Eben champion won First Runner Up (RU) Mister Tourism Indonesia 2018 and also Missosology Choice Award from World pageant observer (Missology Male Pageant) in the event.
He can follow the event originated from following the election of Mister Tourism of Lampung in may 2018 and successfully elected to represent the province of Lampung in Indonesia implemented Mister Tourism in Bali 17-25 August 2018 yesterday.
According to him, Mister Tourism event is the election of the son of tourism under the tourism Indonesia Son Foundation which is where finalisnya is the best youth, elected from each province.
"Organizers of Mister Tourism of Lampung is TAPS in Lampung in collaboration with Studio Filters Series, where the Regional Director (RD) of Lampung is Rico Febrian has become RD Mister Tourism of Lampung since the early holding of Mister Tourism of Lampung 2016 then, "he insists, Sunday 9 September 2018.
While, Mister Tourism Indonesia Tourism Son Foundation under Indonesia and this is the third year he did. This year it was held in Denpasar, Bali 17-25 August 2018.
"Participants who follow the event this time around is as much as 26 finalists representatives from Tourism and Mister Mister Earth from some provinces in Indonesia," said Nobel Second RU Ambassador Batik Lampung 2017.
The preparation is done quite short just one month only, i.e. starting from preparing the costumes to the designer-designer of Lampung, photoshoot, video promotion and visits to related Department.
There are as many as five costume/wardobe prepared in the event the Resort Wear, Formal wear, Etnic Wear, Batik, and Office look. All of it is used in accordance with the specified Committee and used adjust the agenda.


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An Awesome Achievement
I have known Rob Naumoski for quite a number of years who is a close friend of mine. Last Wednesday night, he was surprised with his Black Belt in BJJ by Jorge Pereira (a Black Belt 6th Degree from Brazil) who is currently here in Australia.
Rob is a senior Black Belt in Ninjitsu and he now has his Black Belt in BJJ after 12 hard years of training, the hardest rank to get in any martial art. He runs his full time school in Bexley in which I regularly attend and wrestle with his guys.
I, like many others, am very proud of Robert because I know how hard he has worked and waited for this very day. I feel the same contentment as any one of my students receiving their Black Belts because I would also consider them a friend.
Rob is truly a great Instructor but he also has a great fight record to his name which includes:
- 5 x NSW Champion
- 3 x Australian Champion
- 4 x Pan Pacific Champion
Many of you may have noticed Rob dropping in at our schools and seminars in which he is always welcome. I was sorry to not be there at the presentation due to injury but none of us knew this was going to happen anyway. I cannot wait to actually see him wearing the Black Belt.


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The Girondins of Bordeaux are for sale. We have known this for several weeks, and the withdrawal in high season of the King Street investment fund, which decided to let go of the Aquitaine club in high season. However, despite the difficult championship experienced by the men of Jean-Louis Gasset, who only ensured their maintenance on the last day, Bordeaux does not lack courtiers.
Several recovery files are in the process of being formed. One is led by Didier Quillot, the former director general of the LFP. Another saw the return to the Bordeaux sphere of former president Stéphane Martin, along with John Williams and Pascal Rigo.
Arnault after Pinault?
The Girondins4Ever site, specializing in club news at the scapular, is advancing another track, and not the least: Bernard Arnault, the president of the luxury group LVMH, would be involved in another project. No less than the second richest man on the planet, whose formula was recently estimated at $ 192.7 billion.
If ever Bordeaux were to pass into the hands of Bernard Arnault, do not expect Bordeaux to spend a colossal fortune in the transfer window, attracting Zinedine Zidane on the bench and Kylian Mbappé in attack. A project similar to that of Stade Rennais, the only Ligue 1 club owned by a French billionaire (François Pinault, fortune estimated at 56.7 billion euros), would be very likely.
But Girondins supporters can undoubtedly forget this track. "It's rubbish, there is absolutely no question of it", confided a member of Bernard Arnault's entourage in Sud-Ouest.
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A stunning development has occurred in the American Jewish community, as they divide over the proper response of Israel to the October 7 Hamas Massacre of 1,400 Israelis and some foreigners.
Originally, there was unity about the outrage of the worst loss of Jewish life since the Nazi Holocaust of World War II.
But Israel's decision to invade the Gaza Strip and wage full scale war against Hamas has led to a bitter division within Jewish families and within generations.
Many younger American Jews are critical of the right wing government of Benjamin Netanyahu, and are calling for a cease fire despite the intention of Hamas to destroy Israel and kill all Jews worldwide.
Pro Palestinian sentiment, as they now become the victims of Hamas, is widespread.
Most American Jews of the older generations are much more supportive of Israel's war strategy, but even within families, there are bitter division, something one could not have imagined.


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Albany Firebirds Touchdown Eddie Brown Stars In ESPN Special [Video]
The NFL's leader in receiving yards is Pittsburgh Steelers Antonio Brown. Brown spent a stint of his childhood running around the Albany, NY area.
Many of the Capital Region's own will remember him as Touchdown Eddie Brown's son, Brown played seven years for the local AFL team Albany Firebirds. Brown was voted the best player in league history, and in 2011 was voted into the Arena Football League Hall of Fame.
Brown began his coaching career while in Albany. He joined the coaching staff at Shaker High School as the junior varsity Wide Receiver coach, as well as freshman basketball.
Last night before the Pittsburgh Steelers played the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football ESPN aired this video about the relationship of son Antonio Brown, and father Eddie Brown.


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Picking a Phlebotomist School near Woodstock Georgia
Enrolling in the ideal phlebotomy school near Woodstock GA is an important initial step toward a fulfilling profession as a phlebotomist. It may seem like a daunting undertaking to investigate and compare all of the training alternatives that are available to you. However it's vital that you do your due diligence to make certain that you obtain a quality education. In reality, a large number of students start the process by looking at two of the qualifiers that initially come to mind, which are location and cost. Yet another option you might look into is whether to attend classes online or commute to a local campus. We'll discuss a bit more about online classes later in this article. What you need to remember is that there is far more to comparing phlebotomist training programs than locating the closest or the cheapest one. Other factors including reputation and accreditation are also significant considerations and must be part of your decision process as well. To assist in that effort, we will furnish a list of questions that you need to ask each of the phlebotomy schools you are researching to help you pick the best one for you. But before we do that, let's cover what a phlebotomist is and does, and then continue our discussion about online training.
Phlebotomy Tech Job Description
A phlebotomist, or phlebotomy technician, draws blood from patients. Although that is their principal function, there is actually much more to their job description. Before drawing a blood sample, a phlebotomist needs to confirm that the instruments being used are sterile and single use only. After collection, the sample has to be properly labeled with the patient's information. Afterward, paperwork must be properly completed to be able to track the sample from the time of collection through the lab screening procedure. The phlebotomist then transports the blood to either an an outside lab facility or an in-house lab where it can be tested for such things as pregnancy, infectious diseases or blood type. Many phlebotomists in fact work in Woodstock GA area laboratories and are accountable for making certain that samples are analyzed correctly under the strictest quality control procedures. And if those weren't sufficient duties, they might be called upon to instruct other phlebotomists in the collection, transport and follow-up process.
Where do Phlebotomists Practice?
The simplest answer is wherever they treat patients. Their workplaces are numerous and diverse, such as Woodstock GA medical clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, or blood banks. They may be charged to draw blood samples from patients of of every age, from infants or toddlers to senior citizens. Some phlebotomists, based on their practice and their training, specialize in collecting blood from a certain kind of patient. For example, those practicing in an assisted living facility or nursing home would only be drawing blood from elderly patients. If they are practicing in a maternity ward, they would be drawing blood from newborns and mothers exclusively. In contrast, phlebotomists practicing in a general hospital setting would be collecting blood from a wide range of patients and would collect samples from different patients on a daily basis.
Phlebotomy Training, Licensing and Certification
There are essentially two kinds of programs that furnish phlebotomist training, which are certificate and degree programs. The certificate program generally takes under a year to finish and furnishes a basic education as well as the training on how to draw blood. It offers the fastest means to becoming a phlebotomy tech. An Associate of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, although not specifically a phlebotomist degree, will include training to become a phlebotomist. Available at Woodstock GA junior and community colleges, they typically require 2 years to complete. Bachelor's Degrees are not as available and as a 4 year program provide a more expansive background in lab sciences. When you have completed your training, you will no doubt want to be certified. Although not mandated in most states, many Woodstock GA employers look for certification prior to employing technicians. Some of the key certifying organizations include:
- National Phlebotomy Association
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
- American Medical Technologists (AMT).
There are a few states that do require certification prior to practicing as a phlebotomy tech, including Nevada and California. California and a few additional states even require licensing. So it's imperative that you select a phlebotomist training program that not only furnishes a superior education, but also preps you for any licensing or certification examinations that you elect or are required to take.
Phlebotomy Online Training
To start with, let's dispel one possible misconception. You can't obtain all of your phlebotomist training online. A substantial part of the curriculum will be clinical training and it will be conducted either in an on-campus lab or an approved healthcare facility. Many courses also require completion of an internship in order to graduate. But since the non-clinical portion of the training can be attended online, it can be a more practical alternative for many Woodstock GA students. As an added benefit, some online schools are less expensive than their on-campus counterparts. And some expenditures, such as those for commuting or textbooks, may be lowered also. Just make sure that the online phlebotomist program you choose is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency (more on accreditation later). With both the comprehensive online and clinical training, you can receive a superior education with this means of learning. If you are disciplined enough to study at home, then attaining your certificate or degree online might be the right choice for you.
What to Ask Phlebotomist Schools
Since you now have a basic understanding about what it takes to become a phlebotomist, it's time to initiate your due diligence process. You may have already selected the type of program you wish to enroll in, whether it be for a certificate or a degree. As we previously mentioned, the location of the campus is significant as well as the cost of tuition. Maybe you have opted to enroll in an online phlebotomy college. All of these decisions are an important part of the procedure for selecting a program or school. But they are not the only concerns when arriving at your decision. Following are several questions that you need to ask about all of the Woodstock GA programs you are reviewing prior to making your ultimate decision.
Is the Phlebotomy Program Specific to Georgia? As mentioned previously, each state has its own regulations for practicing as a phlebotomy technician. Some states call for certification, while a few others require licensing. Each has its own requirement regarding the minimum amount of clinical training performed prior to practicing as a phlebotomy tech. As a result, you might need to pass a State Board, certification or licensing exam. Therefore it's very important to choose a phlebotomist program that fulfills the state specific requirements for Georgia or the state where you will be working and readies you for any exams you may be required to take.
Is the College Accredited? The phlebotomist program and school you choose should be accredited by a recognized regional or national accrediting agency, such as the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). There are several benefits to graduating from an accredited program aside from an assurance of a quality education. To begin with, if your program has not received accreditation, you will not qualify to sit for a certification exam offered by any of the previously listed certifying agencies. Next, accreditation will help in obtaining loans or financial assistance, which are frequently unavailable for non-accredited schools. Finally, graduating from an accredited college can make you more desirable to potential employers in the Woodstock GA job market.
What is the College's Ranking? In a number of states there is minimal or no regulation of phlebotomy colleges, so there are some that are not of the highest quality. So in addition to accreditation, it's important to check the reputations of all colleges you are looking at. You can start by requesting references from the schools from employers where they place their students as part of their job placement program. You can research online school rating and review services and solicit the accrediting agencies for their reviews as well. You can even contact some Woodstock GA clinics or hospitals that you might have an interest in working for and see if they can provide any insights. As a closing thought, you can contact the Georgia school licensing authority and find out if any grievances have been filed or if the schools are in total compliance.
Is Adequate Training Provided? To begin with, check with the state regulator where you will be practicing to learn if there are any minimum requirements for the length of training, both clinical and classroom. At a minimum, any phlebotomy program that you are looking at should furnish no less than 40 hours of classroom training (the majority require 120) and 120 hours of practical training. Anything lower than these minimums may indicate that the Woodstock GA training program is not expansive enough to provide adequate training.
Are Internships Sponsored? Ask the schools you are considering if they have an internship program in collaboration with Woodstock GA health care facilities. They are the ideal way to get hands-on practical training often not obtainable on campus. As an added benefit, internships can help students establish relationships within the local Woodstock health care community. And they look good on resumes also.
Is Job Placement Help Offered? Finding your first phlebotomist position will be a lot easier with the assistance of a job placement program. Inquire if the colleges you are reviewing provide assistance and what their job placement percentage is. If a college has a high rate, signifying they place most of their students in positions, it's an indication that the college has both a good reputation along with an extensive network of professional contacts within the Woodstock GA medical community.
Are Class Times Offered to Fit Your Schedule? Finally, it's crucial to verify that the ultimate school you choose offers classes at times that will accommodate your hectic schedule. This is especially important if you opt to continue working while going to school. If you can only go to classes in the evenings or on weekends near Woodstock GA, check that they are available at those times. Also, if you can only attend on a part-time basis, verify it is an option also. And if you have decided to study online, with the clinical training requirement, make certain those hours can also be completed within your schedule. And ask what the make-up procedure is in case you have to miss any classes due to illness or emergencies.
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Woodstock, Georgia
Woodstock is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. The population was 23,896 at the 2010 census.[1] Originally a stop on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, Woodstock is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. In 2007 it was the tenth fastest-growing suburb in the United States.[5]
Woodstock is located in southern Cherokee County at 34°6′5″N 84°31′10″W / 34.10139°N 84.51944°W / 34.10139; -84.51944 (34.100731, -84.518972).[6]Interstate 575 passes through the western side of the city, with access from exits 7, 8, and 9. Downtown Atlanta is 30 miles (48 km) to the south, and Canton, the Cherokee County seat, is 11 miles (18 km) north.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Woodstock has a total area of 11.3 square miles (29.2 km2), of which 11.2 square miles (28.9 km2) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km2), or 0.92%, is water.[7]
As of the census of 2010,[1] there were 23,896 people, 9,580 households, and 6,137 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,715.4 people per square mile (1043.5/km²). There were 10,298 housing units at an average density of 1170.2 per square mile (449.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 79.3% White, 10.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 4.5% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.7% of the population.
Enroll in the Ideal Phlebotomist School near Woodstock GA
Making certain that you enroll in the ideal phlebotomy training is an important first step toward your success in this fulfilling healthcare field. As we have discussed in this article, there are multiple factors that go into the selection of a quality college. Phlebotomist training programs are offered in a wide range of educational institutes, including junior or community colleges, vocational schools, and colleges and universities that offer a wide array of courses in healthcare and medical sciences. Course offerings may vary slightly across the country as each state has its own mandates when it concerns phlebotomy training, licensing and certification. The most critical point is that you need to thoroughly research and compare each program prior to making your ultimate choice. By asking the questions that we have provided, you will be able to narrow down your options so that you can pick the right school for you. And with the appropriate training, you can accomplish your goal of becoming a phlebotomist in Woodstock GA.
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