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A detachment of the 39th Guards Motorized Rifle Division (2 T-72 tank companies, 1 BMP-2 rifle company under your command) has to brush aside a US Cavalry Troop that is trying to delay the Soviet's advance.
This is a single player scenario against a US computer opponent.
I apologize in advance for the NATO maneuver/tactical graphics and for any issues with the scoring. This scenario will be updated based in feedback and amount of downloads.
|The tactical situation.
a) Enemy:
An ENY Cavalry Troop (+) is attempting to delay the 39th Guards Motorized Rifle Division's westward advance through Route I-270.
b) Own:
3rd Tank Battalion (minus one tank company) and one company of the 2-3 Motorized Rifle Battalion are the only forces available for the task of dislodging the ENY's positions in OBJ Goliath and OBJ Achiles.
c) Attachments and detachments: NONE.
Secure OBJ Goliath, OBJ Achilles, and destroy ENY forces in order to avoid future interference with our advance.
The two tank companies attack by fire from positions Sling and Arrow while the rifle company clears OBJ Goliath and OBJ Achilles.
a) Concept of Operation:
You are in command of the rifle company.
i) Maneuver:
Once the tank companies engage enemy tanks in OBJ Achilles or OBJ Goliath, your rifle company is to move forward at once. Codeword to start the movement is "Irina". The assault on OBJ Goliath and Achilles is to be executed at your discretion.
ii) Fires:
Indirect fire is available, 18 tubes.HE, smoke, ICM and FASCAM fire missions are available. Artillery calls are shared with the entire force.
iii) Additional assets:
b) Tasks to Maneuver units:
At your discretion.
c) Tasks to Combat Support Units:
At your discretion.
d) COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Be watchful of artillery missions called by other units. Codeword to start your movement towards the objective areas is "Irina".
No change since last orders.
|Don't forget to dismount your infantry. You will need them!
|The Abrams tanks are the most scary sight on this battlefield. This ATGM didn't even put a dent of the American tank.
|Clearing OBJ Goliath. Is that PC dead?
|You will notice that the T-72s will not move from their attack by fire positions. So get ready to call for some indirect fire on whatever is bothering you.
|These T-72s in ABF Sling look so good. I have to make a version where the player can use them.


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What to do about violent video games
Dear Mouthy Housewives,
My husband and I limit our son's exposure to violent video games, but I know he plays them when he goes to his friend's house. How should I go about asking the parents who host the play date to not expose my kid to it without coming across like a control freak?
Apache Helicopter Mom
Dear Apache Helicopter Mom,
First of all, if your son is old enough to have friends who play violent video games, he probably wouldn't want you to call it a play date. It's called "hanging out." Geez. Whatevs. [Exaggerated eyeroll]
I hate to break it to you, but the parents hosting the hang out will not only think you're a control freak, they will also likely take offense to what they perceive as your judgment of them as bad parents for letting their kid play those violent video games. The fact is (and trust me, as the parent of an 11 year old boy, I am struggling to come to grips with this myself), as our children get older, we have less and less control over what they do when they are out of our supervision. It sucks, doesn't it? Want to be even more horrified? Today it's violent video games, and tomorrow it will be his first glimpse of internet porn when he's over at his friend's house. AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
I suggest having frequent one on one conversations with your son, letting him know specifically what it is that you think is awful about the violent video games, asking him how he feels when he plays them, what he finds fun about them, and telling him that you would really rather not he play them at all. Tell him that you know you can't control everything he does, but that you hope that he will make good decisions when you're not around. You could try and limit his time with this friend, but I think any kind of ban tends to backfire on us.
There is also the less sanctioned passive-aggressive route, in which you casually mention to the kid's mom that you overheard her son telling yours how excited he gets every time he kills someone when he plays that game. All depends on how comfortable you are with subterfuge.
Bang bang!
Karen, TMH
7 Responses to "What to do about violent video games"
Comment by Jeni.
I agree, Karen. My son is eight, and while he doesn't like or play violent games, he does have a bit of a Minecraft obsession.
I worry about him having a future of peeing in empty pop bottles and not eating for days, glued to a bean bag "gaming chair" as a computer screen glares back into what used to be his shining brown eyes.
As for subterfuge, They don't call me "Ole Subby" for nothing.
Karen Reply:
October 26th, 2012 at 10:32 am
OMG, my son is newly addicted to Minecraft, too! He and our neighbor's sit on the couch practically on top of each other playing it together.
Jeni Reply:
October 26th, 2012 at 10:34 am
Yes. I now host the most silent "playdates" ever.
Three boys, no noise? I can see my anti-gaming resolve wavering already.
Kim Reply:
October 26th, 2012 at 10:55 am
The good news about Minecraft is it actually is a bit educational. Spacial reasoning and problem solving.
Comment by sonirox.
I SO relate to this! My son started doing the same thing at 11, but he was sneakier – he suddenly became "friends" with a boy named Gus. Came to find out that the only reason he was friends with Gus was so he could play M-rated games at his house! In that case, I knew the mom would not/did not care, so I just made sure that my son was too busy to go to Gus's house whenever he asked and eventually, he stopped asking to go. Now he is 13 and plays plenty of those types of games, but we do regularly discuss it. I think for boys, especially, it is a better outlet for their anger and frustration than, say, punching someone. Definitely keep limits on it, though. Hope this helps!
Comment by suburbancorrespondent.
I think the answer really depends on the age of the child (which isn't mentioned). Not much you can do about teens, obviously, aside from what Karen suggests. But, if you're talking about a kid who is 12 or under, it is definitely reasonable – nay, advisable – to tell the parent that violent video games are off-limits. There are a ton of other electronic-type things the boys can do – Wii, for instance.
Also (and more importantly), this mom does have to get used to being obnoxious. With teens, you HAVE to ask the hosting parents of a party, say, exactly who will be in charge and what activities will be allowed. You can't just send your kid over there and assume that the parents will ensure that there will be no alcohol, drugs, or sex. You WOULD NOT BELIEVE how stupid/naive some parents are.
People who host co-ed sleepovers, I'm looking at YOU.
Ester Jean Reply:
October 29th, 2012 at 8:36 am
agreed. Worrying that another parent will find you "annoying" is the most ridiculous reason to do bad parenting.

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Just recently I wrote about the release of Outlast 2's demo for PS4, XBO, and PC. A few hours after that article went live, my significant other and I set off to play it, hoping that the demo would give us some indication of whether Outlast 2 would be a worthy sequel. Well, all signs point to Outlast 2 not only being a worthy successor, but to being one of the most exciting horror games of 2017. Read on if you enjoy being beguiled by stories of jump scares and stains that'll probably never wash out.
I mentioned somewhere before that I'm not usually an easy person to scare. I'll play and finish a horror game with little to no physical reactions during the entire thing — other than the very occasional jump scare that makes me briefly suck in a skosh more oxygen than what's physiologically required. What I do experience however is a real sense of dread at certain situations, characters, scenes, sounds, and the atmosphere created by it all. The chills I get from experiencing all those things is the reason I love playing horror games, and it's the reason I thoroughly enjoyed Outlast 2's demo.
Before I go any further, I should mention that the demo isn't all that lengthy. In fact, I'm pretty sure I finished it in about 20 minutes, and that's being generous. But I feel that the (frustratingly short) demo lets players experience enough of what the game will have to offer when it launches next year to be worth the download.
We're given a bit of backstory at the very start of the demo which introduces our protagonist and his motivations:
After that little inspirational message there's some talk about a typical murder-mystery that you've decided to try to uncover, followed by some sort of crash (probably a plain, unless cars have altimeters now), then the demo officially gets underway.
Right off the bat, you're greeted by graphics that look like a major leap forward from the first game. Much more impressive lighting and shadows, improved texture detail, and all in all just a much prettier-looking game. It's almost on par with a couple of AAA games. Now, while I'm a big believer that gameplay and cleverly designed levels always trump graphics, there's no denying that improved looks can add tremendously to the scare factor of a lot of horror titles. Outlast 2 is a shining example.
The change of setting to the middle of nowhere in the Arizona desert is also a major plus in my opinion. The game seems to play as much outside as it does inside, and it feels better off for it. While claustrophobic, ghosted-up mental institutions will always have a certain charm, there's nothing quite like being chased through a cornfield by religious crazies with a taste for human genitals (and other human parts, presumably).
Speaking of running, just as in the original Outlast, the second game seems to include a lot of it. In fact, there are many similarities between the two games. The controls are essentially identical, and you still use a camera to record all the beautiful gruesomeness. The camera still has a (really unsettling) night-vision mode that drains your battery faster than Pokemon Go, because of course it does, which means that once again you'll find yourself frantically searching every room you come across for more juice.
Overall, Outlast 2 sticks mostly to the formula that worked remarkably well in the fist game. Run away from the scary things (religious cannibals and demonic tentacles in this case), hide in lockers, under beds, inside the massive pile of crap that's been scared out of you, and try not to screech like a freshly birthed demon spawn when something grabs you (which it will). You know, all the good stuff.
Even though fans of the original game will undoubtedly feel familiar with most of the game's mechanics, Outlast 2 should still feel refreshingly new. The short demo alone made me feel more uneasy with what was happening around me than what I felt during my entire playthrough of the first one. It's creepy when it needs to be (which is all the time), it keeps you guessing, it's a whole lot darker, and everything considered, the game is shaping up to be one of the best horror releases of 2017.
But we'll find out whether I'm right when Outlast 2 launches early next year for PC, PS4, and XBO.
Here are a few bonus screenshots I was able to take while cowering in the corner.


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About Me
- Eileen T O'Neill .....
- Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, now living in Cheshire, England. I started to write poetry nine years ago, as a hobby. I have enjoyed that new venture very much. My preferences are for long and micro-form poetry styles. A first book of poetry ~ Reason Without Rhyme, was published in December 2013. A second book ~ Fifty Seven Pebbles, was published in September 2015...I am presently compiling the content for my third book. Thank you for visiting my Blog which is regularly updated. COPYRIGHT: The entire copyright and content of this Blog belongs to the author Eileen T O'Neill. Nothing should be copied, reproduced or hosted as per RSS feed by any other party. {This particularly applies to the USA company Feedspot.com}
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
Lost For Words....
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Eileen, I feel the pain in your words. I think childhood cruelty is very hard to overcome, as one is so vulnerable and impressionable at that time. Though I am sure you have left some of this behind, I also sense that it has left deep wounds.ReplyDelete
The seeming escape into adulthood certainly carries the impressions and bruises of youth which demand recognition. This poem does that in a meaningful way, allowing that little kid some love and breathing room. At least you are not being cruel to that little one. Bravo! Thank you.ReplyDelete
Quite an emotional trip through the course of one's life here Eileen. I think childhood scars are always with us but I do not believe they define us. I think as can overcome them. It's not always easy, but we can. And none of us are alone :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousWednesday, May 07, 2014
I'm probably overly sensitive today, but this also touched a lot of strings with me. Lovely! Makes me want to give you a hug! *hug*ReplyDelete
It's so difficult to let go the pains one has suffered...thank god it's not everlasting and there is dawn after the long night...very moving piece Eileen...ReplyDelete
I remember the time when "children were seen and not heard." Such a painful experience for many and what a loss to their parents as well, children have so much to offer in their untainted wisdom and how they help us grow when we listen. Lovely, heartfelt poem Eileen.ReplyDelete
The pain you felt then can still be felt now, Eileen. I hope you can, at least partially, get rid of the negative feelings that still seem so overwhelming and acknowledge that your own value should not be determined by those who could not see it.ReplyDelete
Eileen, I completely relate to this poem. "seen and not heard was normality" - was it ever! "Respect and fear reigned supreme". My mom would send me to my room "and dont come out till you have a smile on your face". 40 years of obsequious smiling before I learned to speak up at all, hee hee. I think we have now swung the other way - kids rule the roost and scare us to death with their pronouncements. Wild Woman has seen the pendulum swing. Now I'm scared of my kids, lol (Just kidding! Sort of.)ReplyDelete
Some of us escaped into another world. I understood the unspoken, the imposition on the freedom a child should be able to express.ReplyDelete
I hope writing it helped somewhat. I am glad that now your expression is free, and your own famiiy obviously so different from that. How wonderful that you have not been permanently emotionally crippled, as some are. Power to your pen!ReplyDelete
If only our childhood days could contain just beautiful memories, that's the way it should be.
So many have scars from their childhood that leave them still hurting today as adults.
This poem made me feel a deep empathy.
Best wishes , always.
Childhood is often very far from the idyll of play and innocence we like to imagine..i couldn't help but think of all the trials in the news..i think however many years it takes the elders must be given the name they occupy..ReplyDelete
Hey Eileen, sorry i haven't been by in a while, just coasting in my own little world. it's great to read your work again and hope all is well with you. Take care - BobReplyDelete
This is a clinic on word choice. "fearful rebuke" - that resonatesReplyDelete
We carry our battle scars well into our years, and we call them experience and lessons learned. A brilliant observation, Eileen!ReplyDelete
self evaluation...so true..if one can go beyond mind ...beautiful poem Eileen.ReplyDelete
I appreciate visits to this Blog and any comments left. I shall always endeavour to reciprocate. Thank you, Eileen


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The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 uses a huge battery compared to its predecessor at 3100mAh. The product page of the Note 2 does not detail the endurance of the battery but Samsung claims without any power limitation the battery will allow users to enjoy multimedia content and can capture ideas irrespective of time and location.
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Video production at Tripod Farmers Group kicked off this week in the early hours in the Sunraysia region. The crisp winter mornings were perfect for capturing the fields in North Victoria at their best. Stay tuned for further developments!
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Salad leaves with olive oil may protect from high blood pressure
A new study on the health benefits of salad leaves has found that the combination of olive oil and leafy greens may protect us from high blood pressure.
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Wash n' Toss Watercress on MKR
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Tripod Farmers in the Media!
Tripod Farmers Production Manager and 4th Generation family member Frank Ruffo Jnr (Frankie) was recently featured in The Weekly Times.
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National Family Business Day
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Tripod add Imperial Mandarins to the range
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Tripod features as part of Masterchef's 'Best of Australian Produce' segment
The Masterchef team also did a feature with Joe as part of their 'Best of Australian Produce' segment on our soft peppery rocket, which can be seen here.
Tripod in Sunraysia
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The Minister for Water visits Tripod Farmers
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Great reasons to eat Radicchio
Radicchio is a nutritious addition to a healthy diet.
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Tripod wins CHAF award
Tripod Farmers were recently awarded the CHAF Rural Finance Innovations in Agribusiness Award 2011.
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Adhering to a healthy diet while moving around can be one of the most demanding affairs to do in your life. Nevertheless, if you ascertain how to arrive at fresh alternatives, a levelheaded diet is actually not that arduous. This is likely not the finest time in which to commence a healthy diet, but if you are presently devising healthy options in your foods already, altering your diet slenderly to adapt travel is not as it first may appear.
If you are traveling by airplane, a healthy diet may have to let in airplane food, which can often be poor for your healthy, depending on the choice. When you book your flying, ask about your food alternatives; ask if a vegetarian dish is acquirable. Vegatarian dishes are occasionally more nutritional in this case, but it in truth devolves on what they will be serving. If you can, eat a bigger meal before your flight so that you do not have to eat the full meal that is dished to feel full.
While driving or chartering a bus, you may be allured to stop at fast food restaurants and eat the foods found there. Keep off this whenever conceivable! If you're on holiday, you may wish to binge a tiny bit, but consuming fast food more than one during a week can really be bad for your wellness. If you must, decide the most salubrious alternatives accessible, like chicken breasts and diet soda.
Also, remember that you can take your own food when journeying. Carrying a loaf of whole-wheat bread or pita wraps, some lean lunchmeat, and low-fat cheese in a cooler is a bang-up way to avoid high-fat and high-cholesterol junk food meals. These are much better selections and you'll economize a lot of money as well. Call beforehand to ask if there will be a refrigerator in your hotel room.
Lastly, make overbold choices when you eat out. If you choose salads or pasta get the dressing on the side and ask about low-carb options. In reality, many places print these dieting options directly in the menu for the health-conscious people. Check your portions by ordering lunch menu sizes or dividing the meal in have and getting a doggie bag, and you'll be well on your way to healthy eating, even away from home.
Yes, eating healthy foods when you travel can be a challenge. Still, your health is worth it. When you eat good foods, you will also fight sicknesses that you are likely to come across when traveling and be more conscious so that you can enjoy your trip.
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Great great post!
Will always keep it in mind.
maybe.. if i travel by plane , i eat what they give 😀
thnx but its so delicious
I travel a lot for my job (I am a financial consultant) and I find it VERY difficult to eat healthy when I am on the road. The temptation to eat fattening foods is over-whelming! From room service, fast food, even the junk they sell at the airport….it is hard to resist…especially when I am too stressed and tired to care. Thanks for your article…it has some helpful tips.
having a helathy diet keeps you on a stable body coz being healthy concious is not a bad idea
I am a total health freak and I travel a lot. Rarely do I loose track of my diet.
Lovely post Richael!!
I will always keep it in mind as i am crazy fitness freak and travel a bit too.
And remember, as long as you are near a bathroom, drink plenty of water. It's good for you anyway, and hunger is often mistaken for thirst, and can replace food for short journeys so you can eat healthy at your destination!
I usually sneak in my own snacks and fruits when flying.
nice post!
If you want to be successfully person you have to watch on every step what you are eating. Because our health problems start with eating a junk food, fast food, etc.. So if you dont like yourself eat that junk food, but if you love yourself you will eat healthy food no mater how difficult is. Dont tell me its difficult to find some fruit traveling around. Nowadays everywhere is a market with fruit and vegetable..
Take some responsibility peole!
I used to travel a lot during my Masters and I love to eat while traveling. Sometimes you enjoy more when you have some nice company of your friends or…
Nice post farrhad,
Some people find it really inconvenient eating while travelling. So to add to the tips mentioned in the article, have an apple or biscuits in your backpack ready if you don't feel like eating a decent meal while on the road. However, on longer trips it is advisable to feed the tummy with something healthy to grind on while you are awaiting your destination.
its always good maintaining a healthy diet but sometimes its very hard while travelling, because when you travel you usually eat outside at restaurants and some of them can be very unhealthy
Every time I travel, I take in unnecessary calories. I will remember these tips now.
Calories while traveling just pile up. I always do my best to stay away from them
Nice article. Thank you for sharing it.
That was very informative,it is good to stay healthy and physically fit.Thanks for sharing.
Diet!!! Arrgh! I struggle to maintain one all the time. Thanks for the tips though.
I frankly tell you, it becomes very hard for me to follow proper diet while journeying. But atleast one thing do good that i carry my own food at journey.
Maintaining a sound Diet while Journeying this is nice, Our class will have an outing next week glad that I read this blog. I'll bring healthy food but not in airplane but in bus.^_^So that I'll stay fit even on board.
Good suggestions regarding Diet while travelling. It is a guide for travellers. Thanks for posting.
I think it is hard to keep to a diet while travelling,but health is worth doing it.
Great great post!
i Will always keep it in mind.thanks to sharing it.
I think diet must be a bible during the meals all the time.While travelling one can get some stress and eat more than usual.And lets agree diet is the ground for good health,mood and everything.
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I think diet must be a bible during the meals all the time.While travelling one can get some stress and eat more than usual.And lets agree diet is the ground for good health,mood and everything.
Diet is necessary for good health,fitness and spirits.
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Hm, I have noted that most of the food plates served on airplanes are very small, if anything the problem is feeling hungry still. It's definitely a difficult thing to not be tempted by food stops on the drive haha. I really don't like fats food places personally, not just because of health issues but because of notable sanitation problems encountered at many fast food places. It's a good idea to bring your own healthy food, but if you can't there are healthy food options at some places, like going to a deli for instance or getting a grilled chicken. I'm not a fan of soda either, even the diet kind is a no-no for me, but there is always water, or the gas station convenience e store to buy a healthy drink!
Till then,
hey,i don't think that it is possible to maintain a sound diet during traveling.I wonder how could it be done.One can eat something to just fill the stomach,but that doesn't mean that he is on a good diet.
Absolutely agree diet is essntial especially in summer.
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I just got back from a trip recently. I must say it is quite difficult to eat healthy while traveling. Often times you have few choices. Other times you have so much planned that you need something quick.
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I am a traveler.The article gives much information, here after I will take care while journeying.
Diet is quite necessary measure for all categories of people,as well as for travellers.
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Diet is quite necessary measure for all categories of people,as well as for travellers.
Good articles about choose perfect foods when you journeying. Thanks for good tips.
Its very important to keep in mind the diet plan during our journeys
We should take at most care about diet during the journeys.
You make great points. I have bought a cooler bag for such the occasion. When ever I go on road trips I pack fruit cheese and crackers, and sandwiches. It is a great way to save time while traveling as well.
Ditto here!
You are right. You never even know about the hygiene too.
Glad you liked it, LD
Absolutely agree, sometimes a fruit can be a life saver 😉
Diet is really essential, dude!


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The Federal Government Has Upgraded Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Ogun To University. Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Now Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology (MAUTECH).
The National Universities Commission, NUC, has approved the conversion of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic to Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology, MAUTECH.
The approval for the Ogun State-owned institution was granted on Monday in Abuja.
The Executive Secretary of NUC, Abubakar Rasheed, announced the approval during a meeting with the governor of the state, Ibikunle Amosun, and his technical committee.
According to him, MAUTECH becomes the 45th state-owned university, 85th public university and 153rd university in Nigeria.
He noted that Ogun State is the home of several universities imparting good quality education.
"NUC is worried because some state governors established state universities and abandon other institutions in the state. But the two universities owned by Ogun State are doing well. "
The state also owns Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye and Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun.
"NUC is concerned about the sanctity, quality and integrity of degrees acquired by the students," Mr. Rasheed has said.
"Our qualities are international, we want to create graduates that are familiar with our culture, traditions, history, science and also be citizens of the world."
He added that JAMB, TETFUND and NYSC will be informed of the creation of the university.
In his remarks, Mr. Amosun explained that the university is a product of evolution as it will be built on one of Nigeria's leading polytechnics, MAPOLY.
He noted that the National Board for Technical Education, NBTE, has approved the creation of a new polytechnic for Ogun, to be situated in Ipokia Local Government Area of the state.
"We are ready for the projects because we have been setting funds aside for this as education is one of the five cardinal programmes of my administration," the governor stated.
He pledged that the new university will take off with modern facilities.
Speaking at the event, the Registrar of the joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Ishaq Oloyede, who is also an indigene of Ogun State, described the development as good but added that the institution needs to have a university culture.
According to him, the greatest need of the new university will be students' hostels.
"When you create 1000 bed space and look forward to creating 2000 more, then you have a fantastic university. Likewise, when you spend N1.5 billion in Ipokia, the Polytechnic is running smoothly," Mr. Oloyede said.
A former Executive Secretary of NUC, Peter Okebukola, who is a member of the technical committee for the new university, described it as "a model for providing creative innovative solution".
Mr. Okebukola said one of the courses in the institution's curriculum is Cyber Security, to help in addressing the problems posed by hackers all over the world.
"About 60 per cent of Nigerian graduates are employed and a graduate with a first-class degree of second class lower from our universities can compete globally," he said.
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HALLUCINATIONS or WHAT?
hallucination (n.) :- Perception of visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, or gustatory experiences without an external stimulus and with a compelling sense of their reality, usually resulting from a mental disorder or as a response to a drug.
I am not a dreamer. I am not a daydreamer. I do not hallucinate. I do not do drugs. I am not an alcoholic.
If anything, I am a person who lives by his head and not by his heart. Simply put, I am not a romantic. My wife was an out-and-out romantic, not that she was not a realist, not that she did not abide by the worldly restrictions, but that she was a romantic at heart; she always saw life in all its splendorous colours. I lived, am living, and will live by the head, always assessing the risk, the odds before leaping into action. Well, that might have scraped away some colour off my life but my adventurous wife amply compensated for that aspect.
Why am I talking about myself?
There is a reason.
The surgeries, the aftermath, and the ultimate demise of my wife are devastation for my family and me. Trying to understand and cope with the calamity, we realised that several inexplicable events and coincidences occurred over the fateful period…
…and one event occurred personally to my deceased wife and me much earlier, without our realising its significance.
I shall come to that later.
Swarna, my wife, was very fond of devotional songs, especially those rendered by the unique (Late) M. S. Subbulakshmi (MS). I downloaded links to some of them – Shri Venkateshwara Suprabhatam, Vishnu Sahasranamam, Bhavayami Raghuramam, et al – on her iPad, gifted by our daughter during the surgery days. I used to play them one-by-one (for God's sake, reduce the volume, Shyam) and she used to relax in the balcony of our elder daughter's home or in the hospital bed, both at Hyderabad. Midway through her stay at the hospital for second surgery, the YouTube links stopped functioning, abruptly. I tried innumerable times in innumerable ways to "revitalise" them but to no avail; I even erased and reloaded the links several times. I said sorry to Swarna and things were left hanging there.
Much later, after she was discharged and admitted to hospital for the third time, things worsened and she did not return home alive. On the fifth day after her cremation, I immersed her bones and ashes in a river. That marked the cessation of the physical entity called Rajeswari Swarnalatha on Mother Earth. The next day, I was narrating to my second daughter, who was in an adjacent room, how the links to MS's devotional songs were non-functional notwithstanding innumerable attempts by me. She was responding, 'hmmm…hmmm…' While I was talking to her, I tried once again to play one of the links, Shri Venkateshwara Suprabhatam. Lo and behold!
"Kausalya supraja rama purva sandhya pravartate."
"कौसल्या सुप्रजा रामा पुरवा संध्या प्रवर्तते"
The rich voice of MS floated around the room as if it never fell silent! My second daughter came running out of her room exclaiming, "Oh my God...Oh my God!"
Was the silence an indication that my wife's time was up? Was the resurrection, only and just after the immersion of her last remains in the river, an indication that the life of the physical entity called Rajeswari Swarnalatha ended? Why did those links conk and how did they start functioning again?
Another one…
To say that my health took a beating during those four months of Swarna's hospitalisation would be an understatement but it was, is, and will always be immaterial, given the priorities of the crtical circumstances. I was not getting more than two or three hours' sleep and my food intake more than halved. My chronic problems of MVP (mitral valve prolapse), spondylitis (both cervical and lumbar), and arthritic pain in the wrists and knees started playing up seriously. I used to catnap for a couple of hours (kind of sit-sleep) in the lone sofa provided in the room.
Swarna had been in the ICU for the previous fortnight and the chance of her coming out alive were become slimmer day by day.
It was just after 04.00 A.M. two nights before the disaster.
Our two daughters somehow adjusted on the lone, narrow guest cot and were having fitful sleep. As usual, I was trying to sit-sleep stretched out on the sofa. I could not sleep a wink the whole night. I was watching some English movie on the TV. Did I doze away for a few seconds? I will never know.
Then it happened.
Swarna slowly walked into the room swinging her hands in her typical style. She was in her hospital greys. She halted and stood beside her hospital bed, turned her neck, and looked around the room. She looked completely normal. Missing were the central line and the stomach discharge collection bags!
I screamed.
My daughters were jolted out of their slumber by my scream and they inquired what happened. Between hiccups and gulps of water offered by my daughters, I described the scene to them. They were stunned, too. I asked them what the scene meant.
Then we started guessing and interpreting the scene.
The first question that arose was whether it was a dream. I am, till date, not convinced that it was a dream. Agreed, I could have dozed away but just for a few moments, literally, a few seconds at best. I concluded thus due to the continuity of the TV movie.
Then, the sixty-four thousand dollar question. What did it mean? Call it wishful thinking, unrealistic optimism, whatever you will, the absence of all the tubing and the near-normal appearance of my wife meant that she would come out of the ICU completely cured!
Early on the second morning after that, my wife breathed her last in the ICU.
In the aftermath, we tried to dissect that scene (A dream or hallucination? I am still not convinced). We thought it to be a visitation of my wife's spirit but not a dream and she was trying to tell us that everything would be all right. It turned out to be entirely wrong.
On further catechism, I remembered that in that scene I did not find my daughters or me anywhere in the room, only my wife in an empty room.
Why so?
Another interpretation floated around that her astral body visited to take stock whether she had left anything not fulfilled before departing from this world. That was the reason why the room was empty! This explanation seemed to fit well.
Whatever the interpretation was, I am, we all are, sure that it was not my dream or hallucination but a visitation by my wife's spirit to convey the message, which we, mere mortals, could not comprehend.
Ever since my wife passed away I am in a mental turmoil, unable to assimilate fully the fact of her demise, unable to adjust to her absence beside me (physically as well as figuratively), unable to garner even an iota of strength (physical and mental) to live, to look forward; there is no tomorrow for me. I pray to God to take me away. I pray to Swarna for another visitation, another indication that she may be around me; to place her palm on my chest once more so that my palpitations would abate; to caress my thinning silver hair once more so that the agony of my chaotic mind would vanish. It did not happen…
…for over eight months.
…but recently, one night…
Presently, I am staying with my second daughter and family at Sterling in Virginia, USA. My first daughter and family have moved from Hyderabad to Ohio state recently.
My restlessness, sleeplessness, and lack of hunger continue to plague me. So do my prayers.
Last week, as usual I woke up in the wee hours, 04:00 A.M. to be precise. I used the washroom and resumed - tried to anyway - my broken sleep. Within a few minutes of my lying down, I felt a cold, gentle touch on the fleshy part of my left elbow! (Let me remind you that I was fully awake.) I sat up with a jolt. There was no one else in the room! I was not afraid, for I knew who and what it was.
The time was 04:10 A.M. just like the time of visitation by my wife months earlier.
Later, I narrated the incident to my daughters. They were not surprised, for they feel the presence of their mother's spirit around them, too.
…and one event occurred personally to my deceased wife and me much earlier than … she … you know …
I shall come to that now.
It is probably the most significant one…
It is perhaps the most controversial one…
It is perchance the least understood one…
It was three to six months prior to my wife's surgery. Whereas the treatment had been underway for a long time, surgery was not discussed or decided upon.
It was around 06:30 P.M. Swarna was in our small kitchen preparing dinner. I stood in the doorway discussing something mundane (I do not remember what it was) with her.
Suddenly, in my peripheral vision, I saw something that startled me and made me scream. The figure of a young girl floated through the kitchen, beside me and disappeared. It was finished in all but five seconds. My scream, in turn, startled my wife into a frightened scream (she was mortally afraid of cockroaches).
I narrated what I saw.
She was a young girl of fair complexion, with long black tresses let down to surround her face like dark clouds surrounding a bright moon. She was clad in light sky-blue lehanga and choli that Indian girls, who have not attained puberty, usually wear. The choli sleeves dropped down to below the elbows and waist o the hips. The lehanga and choli had borders of silver zari. I could not see any facial features, though. This was what it looked like.
My wife chided me and said that she had screamed thinking it was a cockroach. I regained a semblance of calm and composure, and implored her to explain to me what it was that I had just seen. She brushed aside the entire episode as a figment of fertile imagination of the writer in me. That is that. We forgot about the episode completely…until after the calamity of my wife's demise struck us. I narrated the entire incident to my daughters, sons-in-law, and a couple of close relations.
Many theories and interpretations were bandied. A couple of them:
One theory goes like this. Her whole life, my wife was a devout devotee of Maa Durga and her younger incarnation, Bala Tripura Sundari, among other deities. This being the case, some said, it could not have been anyone other than Bala Tripura Sundari.
According to another theory, we all carry two angels on our shoulders. The girl was one of them.
That evening I was fully awake and conscious. That evening I was not hallucinating. That evening I was not dreaming.
I am still not convinced by any of the theories bandied. I am still not convinced what I actually saw. I am still not convinced. I cannot even offer a plausible explanation to what I saw.
These were but three of the inexplicable incidents that occurred in the recent past or the immediate aftermath of my wife's demise. There is one long series of coincidences starting from my father's demise some sixty years ago, but that is topic for another time, another thought sharing, and another blog.
One question stares in my face. "What is the purpose, divine or mundane, of it all?"


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Children create tremendous anxiety, particularly when they misbehave. Gloria now worries that this one pushing incident means that we'll be on a Dr. Phil parenting special three years from now. In front of a national television audience, he'll shake his finger at us and say that our child has eight out of twelve characteristics of a serial killer.
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September 3, 2011
Clearly the tax classification requiring 90% of taxable income to be distributed to the holders of Mortgage Back Real Estate Investment Trust shares, plus the ability by the management of the MREITs to leverage their holdings, has made possible exceptional returns to the share holders. What a wonderful concept, maximizing shareholder wealth in a most efficient way, plus the added bonus of providing liquidity to the home mortgage market. This seems to be capitalism at its finest.
In all investment, the risk always falls on the potential investor and their ability to assess the company and management behind the investment. Obviously there are bad investments and bad investors, but stupidity can not be regulated away, nor can intentional deception be eliminated by enacting laws. SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro commented, We do this with a view that, in some cases, certain REITs and potentially other mortgage-related pools relying on the exclusion can to some investors particularly retail investors look very much like traditional investment companies. Just because the investment maybe complex in nature, does not mean that retail investors should be denied the investment opportunity.
The SEC request for comments has had significant negative consequences to holders of MREIT shares across the board. The SEC seems to be concerned about the possibility of fraud and corruption in this industry. Why else would they start an investigation of this sector? Instead of changing the tax classification, shouldnt requirements for more transparency and consistency of financial reporting across the industry be the issue? Every business sector has the risk of fraud and corruption for which the SEC is commissioned to protect investors. Transparency and financial reporting contributes to that protection.
There are many business sectors that provide special tax exemptions and provisions that contribute to the profitability of the business, but no sector contributes to maximizing share holder wealth like the MREIT sector. If the SEC is to investigate this sector, then it should be investigate specific companies if there is cause or it should be investigating the financial reporting requirements.
The SEC should clarify to the public the reasons behind their investigation, and if those reasons are to decimate the sector by changing the tax provisions, then it should question its motives. I do not believe this is the cause of the investigation, but the unintended consequences of how this investigation is being perceived by the public is having a devastating affect on the stock price in the MREIT sector.
Richard McDaniel
Retail Investor


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Are they superheroes who happen to be pop stars, or pop stars who happen to be superheroes? Either way, The Sense-ations! fight evil and break hearts on a daily routine. Just remember, supervillain attacks happen all the time, so you can't sue anybody if a giant robot or death-ray shows up. This outrageous improv show from Improvisational Repertory Theatre Ensemble deals with all things extraordinary at New York's own Producers' Club. Featuring Guest Improvisors: Evie Aronson, Brianna Lee, Tara Sargente, and Michael Hauschild Featuring Musical Guests: Rew Starr - March 17 Craig Greenberg - March 18 TBA - March 24 & 25
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Pediatric Surgery
Children are not minimized versions of adults. Childhood has specific physiology and diseases. Diseases of childhood show various properties according to the periods. Diagnosis and treatment of these diseases must be done by considering the development, physiology and psychology of the child. Diseases that require surgical management must be evaluated by Pediatric Surgeons who define and apply diagnostic and treatment methods of related issues.
Patients carry consequences of a surgical intervention done at childhood for a life-time. Thus all these interventions must be performed by Pediatric Surgeons who are educated in a hard and difficult intercourse, learned most disciplined and modern treatment techniques and who are able to apply most ideal treatment in a very short time by taking initiative.
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1. Surgical Diseases of Newborn
-Congenital complete absence of oesophagus, developmental errors and relation with the windpipe
-Congenital absence of stomach, duodenum, small intestine and large intestine or obstruction
-Placement of intestines due to the absence of diaphragm and insufficient development of lungs (Congenital Diaphragm Hernia)
-Congenital anus absence or narrowing (Anorectic malformations)
-Prematurity and surgical treatment of related diseases
-Placement of the intestines outside of the abdomen due to the absence of abdomen wall (Omphalocele and Gastroschisis)
2. Surgical Diseases of Digestive System
-Narrowing of oesophagus, diseases caused by inflammable and caustic substance drink age (Corrosive Oesophagitis)
-Stomach narrowing, obstruction and ulcer disease
-Gastrooesophagial reflux disease (GER) and complications
-Blockage of small intestines, polyp disease, inflammatory intestinal diseases
-Megacolon (enlarged large intestines) due to the developmental disorders of intestinal nerves (Hirschprung Disease)
-Constipation, fissure and fistula formation at anus
-Haemorrhoids and its surgery in puberty
-Inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia
-Liver cysts, abscess and tumors
-Congenital absence of bile canals, cystic enlargement and stone disease
-Pancreas cysts and tumors
-Spleen diseases and removing of spleen in blood diseases
3. Surgical Diseases of Respiratory System
-Congenital lung diseases, cysts
-Treatment of abscess and emphysema due to lung infections
-Congenital diseases of windpipe
-Foreign body at windpipe and bronchoscope interventions
-Pneumotorax, hematoma
-Deformities of chest wall (shoemaker chest, dove chest)
4. Trauma of Children
-Traffic accidents
-Falling, pounding and such general body traumas
-Battered child syndrome
-Cutting, penetrating abdomen, chest traumas
5. Cancer Diseases of Childhood and Surgical Treatments
-Kidney tumors
-Tumors originated from nerve elements
-Soft tissue tumors
-Lymph gland tumors
-Liver tumors
-Surgical treatment of tumors expanded to lungs
-Ovarian, testicular tumors
-Tumors of other organs
6. Surgical Treatment of Hormonal Diseases
-Thyroids gland (goitre) diseases
-Pancreas diseases
-Adrenal gland diseases
7. Head and Neck Surgery in Children
-Neck tumors
-Congenital neck cysts and sinuses
8. Burn
-All kind of treatments of burns pot patient and inpatient
Diagnosis and Treatment Methods in Pediatric Surgery and Peidatric Urology
-Laparoscopic interventions
-Endoscopic interventions
-Oesophagoscopy, gastroscopy, duodenoscopy
-Colonoscopy, rectoscopy, anoscopy
-Cystoscopy, ureteroscopy
-Urodynamic evaluations, Cystometrics, Uroflowmetrics, Motility studies, Oesophagus manometry, Anal manometrics, pHmetrics (GER diagnosis)
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- Catching up with a friend and discovering it was 2-for-1 cocktails!
- A warm cup of tea after a stressful day
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ALPHA for 2015 is now closed. You can still attend as an attendee or sign up to exhibit at ALPHA 2016.
Mailjet are firing since they exhibited at Web Summit last year. They provide an all-in-one email marketing solution and are now sending over one billion emails a month for partners like Galeries Lafayette, Tag Heur and MIT.
Since joining START, they've raised $11 million and say that their Web Summit experience was 'instrumental' in securing a number of key partnerships – particularly their recently announced deal with Microsoft.
They're now sending star players from their London, New York, Berlin and Paris offices to Web Summit next month, one of whom is CMO Judy Chang Boniface.
Judy has been sound enough to share the 15 hacks all Web Summit startups need to know about before arriving in Dublin. If you're a visual kind of person, check out their slick infographic.
Take it from the guys who know how to hack Web Summit…
Pre-Web Summit Prep
Data-mine the attendee list to prioritise meeting targets
Know who you want to meet before you get there. Don't rely on bumping into people. Check out our hack on Github, courtesy of the very talented Emmanuel Boisgontier.
Set up meetings by sending personalised messages
We like to use Crystalknows in the Mailjet offices. Who likes to get generic messages? Use your personality to your advantage.
Print special business cards with your smiley face on it
How often do you hear someone apologise for "being so bad with names?" How often do you hear someone say they "never forget a face?" Get your face out there.
Get your team to recite the elevator pitch and FAQs 20 times
And then do them a 21st time. You can never be over-prepared when it comes to your pitch. Never.
Eva Longoria running lines before her Web Summit 2014 talk. If it's good enough for Eva, it's good enough for all of us.
Create a pocket-sized cheat sheet for your top 20 contact targets
Things can get frantic on the floor. Don't let it get to you. Identify your targets.
Portable cellphone battery packs save lives
How to hustle during Web Summit
A 2014 ALPHA startup goes all out with a memorable outfit. Think about trying it out.
"Stalk" key contacts and influencers
Draw up a dedicated Web Summit influencer Twitter list. It'll help you know what people are talking about and where they're doing the talking.
If you're exhibiting, schedule tweets to broadcast your stand location
Let people know where you're at and about any giveaways or demos you're holding. We like to use Buffer.
Don't have a booth? Capture foot traffic outside the main theatres
If you're not exhibiting on a particular day, think about how to get people's attentions in other ways: with attention-grabbing costume and swag. Who wouldn't want one of these chic tees?
Just unboxed our new t-shirts! Thanks @startupthreads! pic.twitter.com/kSJB4c79Ap
— Mailjet (@mailjet) September 15, 2014
Stay in touch with your team with a group chat
Get your team on WhatsApp and make sure you're all easy to get a hold of.
Scan business cards on the fly and add notes to your conversation
Hopefully you'll be exchanging plenty of cards. Use apps to get the info from the cards straight to your phone. CamCard is great for this.
Remember to recharge
Take a nap between 6pm and 8pm and get your game face on for the outings at night. The networking doesn't end at 5pm.
Enjoying the craic at Night Summit 2014.
How to follow up
Create a new dedicated Twitter list
Get all your new contacts into a list and and keep engaging.
Start drip email campaigns to interesting contacts
Use tools like Sidekick the week after the event. Make sure your email signature game is strong. So key!
Review your conversation notes and nail the first meeting with prospective customers
Keep hustling.
Stripe's John Collison on his grind at Web Summit 2014. Get on yours.
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It's a thread title that several years ago would have started quite the hound hubbub, but these days seems to crop up more and more: "Sripraphai overrated." Both driggs and missmasala insist that they only still go to the once-beloved Queens Thai restaurant because their children like it, with the latter complaining that she can never abandon it because "it's one of the only decent Thai places with a vegetarian menu for my vegetarian daughter (tho the fact that they added a veg menu was in itself a bad sign, and a little fish sauce never hurt her, anyway)."
The virtues of fish sauce aside, it's sounding like several Thai-food-loving hounds are slowly migrating to the well-reviewed Ayada, in Elmhurst, and avoiding Sri's two locations. Queens residents and Thai aficionados, what do you think? Has SriPraPhai gone downhill?
SriPraPhai [Woodside]
64-13 39th Avenue, Queens
Ayada [Elmhurst]
77-08 Woodside Avenue, Queens
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66. 'Face to Face with Fidel Castro-A Conversation with Tomas Borge', translated by Mary Todd, People's Publishing House, New Delhi, 1994, pages 183, Price Rupees 90/ ( App. 2 US $ )
Originally published in Cuba in Spanish in 1992 and translated in English, published by Ocean Press in 1993; the book has conversations with Fidel Castro in fifteen chapters on different subjects, by former minister and only surviving founder member of Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSNL) of Nicaragua, which smashed Somoza regime and liberated Nicaragua in 1979, Tomas Borge, who remained minister in Government after revolution till 1990. In his brief introduction writer has described that how during the interview, they will talk whole night, up to dawn, the same habit with Hugo Chavez in Venezuela. The book has index and few pictures of revolutionaries at the end.
First chapter of the book focuses upon History and Posterity. Writer describes Fidel as-wearing an olive green uniform-in good humour, hyperactive...
Castro opines that history has never been impartial; this is his opinion from his massive study of history of the world. He also tells the author that out of 25 months long revolutionary struggle to win a war against Batista in Cuba, he had gone to see his mother just once on 24th December 1958, otherwise all the time he remained with his comrades and fellow army men. From 15 men's regrouping Castro and Che Guevara could defeat 80 thousand strong army of Batista in just over two years time! Castro opines that absolutely objective history may be written 'someday'. Castro admires Napoleon and Bolivar for their military skills.
The second chapter focuses upon 'The New World Order and the assassination of the Soviet Union'. Castro believes that Soviet Union got dismantled because of internal reasons and not due to just US interests and CIA activities, though he suggests that developments in Poland were very much designed in US. He does not blame Gorbachev for the fall and he even finds Gorbachev to be thinking of 'improving Socialism' through Perestroika. Castro thinks that Gorbachev was going too fast to solve problems, which caused the fall. Castro thinks it was collective of people who were responsible for the fall and not just an individual. In 3rd chapter they discuss 'Stalin' and Castro underlines Stalin's faults and mistakes mercilessly, but he praises his qualities as well, particularly his leadership during World War II and also in industrialising Soviet Union. But he found fault with Stalin's distrust of people, his harsh measures, his agreement with Hitler earlier and not mobilising soviet people before the imminent German attack, his little war with Finland etc. In chapter four Castro describes 'De-ideologization and Neo Liberalism' as the ideology of neo imperialism. Here he eulogises Che Guevara for his prophetic vision and appreciates his caution not to use Eastern European or Soviet methods of building socialism. Che Guevara has criticised consumerism in Eastern Europe socialist countries, which he did not wish for Cuban society.
'The 500th Anniversary' refers to Columbus's so called discovery of India on 12th October 1492, a day now marked by colonisation process by Spain of Latin America. Castro tries to explain it in historic contexts and even appreciates Spain's colonisation rather than other European countries. The Spanish language bound latin American countries in a thread. In a conversation on 'Democracy' Castro asserts Cuba to be most democratic country of the world and certainly more democratic than USA as it has provided facilities of dignified living to all-from children to old age people-medical, health, freedom from prostitution, crime etc. In @Cuba and the United States' conversation if focused upon John F Kennedy's assassination, which is being kept as state secret for one hundred years. In chapter 'Latin America' they discuss internal problems of Latin American countries of the region. In chapter on 'Survival and Development' they discuss how Cuba is building social welfare sector-child care centres, schools etc. In chapter on 'Advances in Medicine' is the proud part of Cuba, about which even its enemies acknowledge its achievements. In chapter 'Human Rights in Cuba' they discuss the rights granted to Cuban citizens vis a vis capitalist countries human rights confining to vote cast in elections. In an interesting discussion on 'Loyalty to Principles', Castro hates most' treason and disloyalty' and likes most 'Loyalty and firmness of principles'. 'Of Books and Reading' is fascinating account of Castro's reading habits, a voracious reader had read almost all the classics of world literature, biographies and history books. His favourites fiction writers include Cervantes the most and Marquez after. His favourite poets are Pablo Neruda and Nicolas Gullien. His readings include all of Dostoevsky, 10 volumes of Roman Rolland's 'Jean Christophe', Shakespeare, 'Les Miserable's', all books of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Greek early philosophers-Herodotus, Plutarch, Titus, Xenophon etc. 'Don Quixote' is all time favourite, read many times. He likes revolutionary songs, but does not sing even in bathroom! He likes Chilean singer Victor Jara, killed by Pinchote fascists. Castro reads 5-6 books at a time and not just one. In 14th chapter Castro tells Tomas-'Struggling for Utopia means, in part, building it', which they are doing in Cuba. He emphasises that one must never stop dreaming. Yesterday's dreams become today's realities! Castro tells that' My mind is adapted to being 30, but I am not 30, but 65'. He speaks against the 'cult of personality' and banned any official portrait of any one. Fidel Castro has no official portrait in any Cuban office, and he never wanted to be promoted beyond 'Commander', which he remained, even when titles of General etc. were created. He tells that he never got 'promoted' and he never felt the sense of power! But Castro admits that power can corrupt. Last chapter is 'kernel of Corn', a local phrase by which Tomas Borge thanks Fidel Castro for the interview/conversations!
Interesting and useful book!
67. Fidel and the Religion-Conversations with Frei Betto, People's Publishing House, Delhi, 1st ed. 1987, pages 276, price Rupees 100/
These are Fidel Castro's conversations with Brazilian Dominican Friar, practising Catholic who believes in socialism. Cuban culture minister Armando Hart has introduced this conversation. In 'Paths to a Meeting', Frei Betto has narrated the background of these conversations, which he planned in 1979 as a book to be called-'Faith in Socialism'. Success of Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua with faithful Christians participating in it, where Frei was invited as advisor, encouraged him to work on this book. Lot many priests like Father Miguel D Escoto, foreign minister were part of the revolutionary government, whose ideal was Cuba. He first met Fidel castro at the house of Nicaraguan Vice President Sergio Ramirez in July 1980. Fidel encouraged him to freely discuss Bible and Christian ideas with him, without getting 'irritate' as Frei apprehended and told him that ' at no time the Cuban revolution has been inspired by anti religious feelings'. Castro has addressed Chilean clergy in 1971 during Allende period and in Jamaica also he addressed Protestant audience in 1977. In Nicaragua there was unity between Christians and Marxists during revolutionary struggle. Frei visited Cuba 12 times from 1981 to 1985 and had 23 hours recorded interview from 23rd May to 26th May in four days, an average of almost six hours a day of conversation. He wrote this note immediately after the conclusion of the interview on 29th May 1985.
Book has two parts. Ist part titled as 'Chronicle of a Vist' includes Castro talking to many people during the visit of Algerian President Chadli Bendjedid and with some other guests, like with a group of Brazilians, meeting Brazilian journalist Joelmir Beting. Fidel has the courtesy of even personally driving down Beting and Bretto to their hotel one night at the conclusion of their meeting. The first part has seven chapters and is spread into 45 pages. It comes out from this part that Fidel is good cook and later in comparison with Che Guevara, in second part of the book, his comments-'I am a better cook (than Che). I am not going to say that I am a better revolutionary, but I am definitely a better cook than Che was.' (Page 268) Fidel informs that they have one lakh independent farmers in Cuba, holding private land, but other farmers joining cooperatives have much better life conditions. Castro also emphaises upon manual labour and students going for it one month per year. University of Havana was founded in 1728; Marta Harnecker is Chilean Marxist living in Cuba.
Part II is the major part of the book, spread in 4 chapters and 220 pages. Every chapter is account of one night's interview, most of the interviews were conducted in evening or rather late evening and some continued past midnight. On the first day, 23rd May 1985, at the beginning of interview frei informs that perhaps for the first time head of a socialist state has granted an exclusive interview on the topic of religion. Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) of Nicaragua did issued a document on religion in 1980. In the first part of interview Castro speaks about his family, his childhood, his religious training in school etc. Castro tells that his mother Lina and father Angel were faithful religious people, but more so his mother. He was born in a farm called Biran, but there was no church. Castro's father was a Spaniard from Galicia and had settled in Cuba, working there. Castro's parents were from poor background, though later his father bought enough land. Castro refers to Cuba's first war of independence against Spain in 1895, which ended with the defeat of Spanish colonial regime in 1898, Castro describes Cuba to be 'the Vietnam of 19th century'. Castro's father died on 21st October 1956, before the triumph of Cuban revolution, his mother died after the revolution on 6th August 1963. Castro describes that how Christmas was celebrated in his house in his childhood. Castro was born on 13th August 1926 and his armed struggle started at the age of 26years on 26th July 1952 with attack on Moncada, the struggle got thename as '26th July movement'. His father bought 800 hundred hectares of land, of which 400 hundred hectares were surrendered after the revolution as per new law of land owning limit. There was no church in castro's village, he was baptized in Santiago de Cuba at the age of 5 or six years. He was named as Fidel-the fathful one, on his godfather's name. Castro's aunts and grandmother had strong belief. Castro was third child of her mother's second marriage, out of seven in total. Children from first marriage were also known to them. Castro has four sisters and two more brothers. He was put in school in Santiago de Cuba, staying at the house of godfather. Castro listened to the Three wise Men stories from family—Caspar, Melchoir and Balthazar-mythical stories. He was not happy in home, later was shifted to boarding school La Salle for four years, which gave Castro satisfaction. He had his religious training in school and enjoyed his Xmas vacation of two weeks at his home. He was a good athlete at school and good in studies as well. Castro makes interesting observation about martyrdom here-'Conviction is what makes martyrs. I don't think that anybody becomes a martyr simply because he expects a reward or fears punishment. I don't think anybody behaves heroically for such a reason.' Castro had his high schooling in Colegio de belen school in Havana, he graduated from high school in 1945 at 19 years. He first heard about communism in school as a 'terrible thing'. He excelled in sports, academics. His school certificate recorded—
"Fidel Castro Ruz (1942-45)-He distinguished himself in all subjects related to Letters. A top student and member of congregation, he was an outstanding athelete, always courageously and proudly defending the School's colours. He won the admiration and affection of all. We are sure that, after his law studies, he will make a brilliant name for himself. Fidel has what it takes and will make something of his life."
After joining the University Fidel acquired Marxist ideology, he was a firm follower of Jose Marti. Batista made military coup in Cuba on 10th March 1952 and on 26th July 1952, Castro made armed insurrection, which failed. 1st part of interview concluded at 3.00 a.m, starting from 9.00 p.m, six hour before.
Second part of the interview started on 24th May 1985 at 4.45 p.m. Frei refers to Christian participants in 26th July movement such as Frank Paise and Jose Antonio Echeverria. Castro told that how much they respected their faith and gives example how he chastised his comrades at the death of Echevveria, when from his will, his invocation to God was left out. In this chapter the attack on Moncada is detailed, about 120 men attacked Moncada, in the clash, 1000 soldiers countered the attack, only 2 or 3 comrades were killed in initial clash. But batista army brutally murdered 70 rebels after arresting them. Castro could also have been killed, but a black lieutenant did not allow his men to shoot them, in fact, he even praised Castro men by saying-you are brave boys brave-, later the lieutenant was blamed for not killing and discharged from army. Later after the revolution he was made Captain and in charge of President's security, his name was Padro Sarria, but he died of cancer in 1972.
Castro spent 22 months in prison in Isle of Pines, now named as Isle of youth, 19 months he was kept in solitary confinement. Father Sardinas from church joined Sierra Maestra guerrilla struggle in 1956. After revolution, one judge Urrutia was made provisional President of Cuba, but he clashed with revolutionaries. Castro was named as Prime Minister, he resigned and in public debate Urrutia had to face embarrassment and he resigned, later a prestigious comrade was named President and then many radical laws were passed. Castro tells-'Values and morals are man's spiritual values'. Castro refers how priests and church was tried to be used by CIA against the revolution and three priests participated in invasion of Cuba in Bay of Pigs in 1961. They could have been executed, but were treated leniently. Communist party of Cuba came into existence in 1965 from Integrated Revolutionary Organisations.
82 men waged war in 1956-57, ist major battle in January 1957 by 22 comrades, won the first battle. When they won the war on 1st January 1959 Castro had just 3000 men, who defeated Batista's 80 thousand army. People socialist Party (PSP) was more homogenous. Socialism was proclaimed at the time of Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961. Castro described relations with church as 'A period of coexistence and mutual respect between the party and the churches.'(Page 171).
The conversation concluded at 10.p.m, more than six hours after it started.
Third conversation started on 25th May at 8.p.m Castro exposes 'gentleman' Pinochet, allegedly a 'devout' man, who is responsible for thousands of deaths, murdered, tortured or missing people in Chile. Castro tells the proud role of one lakh teachers and thousands of doctors working in other countries as missionaries. Castro also praises nuns who are taking care of old people's homes in Cuba with much austerity, like model communists. They talk about Father Ernesto Cardenal, a Sandinista poet and writer, much respected personality of Nicaragua. Castro emphasis the need of improving works of revolution and defines it as a work of art. They discuss the positive role of Liberation Theology in Latin American countries like Guatemala, Peru Brazil, El Salvador and others, in promoting revolutionary ideas, which was described subversive by US rulers. Church described as oldest institution, 2000 years old, Buddhism and Hinduism may be older, but they are not institutions.
Discussion concluded at 11 p.m, first time in just three hours.
4th and last part of interview took place on Sunday, 26th May 1985 at 7.00 p.m. Castro gifted the copy of his school certificate as memento to Frei. They discuss the proposed visit of Pope, which castro is ready to welcome. Frei asks question on religion as 'Opiate of the people'. Castro explains the phenomenon in detail and opines that it is possible for Christians to be Marxists, but they have to be honest in ending the exploitation of man by man and struggle for equal distributiuon of social wealth. Here Castro also refers to first social revolution of modern period-French Revolution with three word slogan-Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, but exposes the myth of the slogan in practice in capitalist system. Castro opines that the achievement of the spirit of this slogan is possible only in Socialist society. Castro also exposes the myth of ancient Greek and Roman democracy, by detailing the unknown facts about the number of slaves, more than the greek/Roman own population and only high classes participating in debates, reference to Nero also come, while Rome was burning and he was playing the lyre! Slavery abolished in Cuba and Brazil in 1886. Then they talk about 'hatred' and Castro explained that Either Marx or Lenin, Marti or he never hated persons, they hated only the system, it reminds Bhagat Singh's famous court statement mentioning this very concept. Castro underlines the fact that he hates fascism, and Nazism. They also note the fact that during Imperialism's most cruel system, in world war first 20 million people and in second world war more than 50 million people lost their lives and underlines the fact that Imperialist system is to be blamed for this, which needs to be smashed as system. Frei also questions about love and 'export' of revolution. Castro explains that revolution can never be exported, only ideas travel world over, not the physical forces can go and make revolution. Revolution is made by internal forces and mechanism only. They talk about Che Guevara as well, the kind of fond relationship Che and Castro had with each other. Castro brings out the exceptional qualities of Che, his leadership quality and intellectual characteristics, courage; he was so daring that had to be held back by Castro. Che had grat moral integrity, man of profound ideas, untiring worker, rigorous and methodical in fulfilment of his duties. 'He was one of the greatest figures of his generation in Latin America and nobody could tell how much he would have accomplished if he 'd survive'. 9Same comment may be true for Bhagat Singh in context of India. Che went to Congo, Zaire, Tanzania and then to Bolivia. They talk about other revolutionary hero Camilo, who died young at 27 in 1959.
The book concludes with the fact- 82 men expedition arrived in Cuba on 2nd December 1956, after first hard setbacks, 14-15-16 men regrouped-Fidel and Raul castro, Che and Camilo among them and made historic revolution in Cuba on 1st January 1959, the most wonderful event, even more interesting than October 1917 and 1949 Russian and Chinese revolutions!.
Though focussed on the issue of religion the book actually narrates the story of Castro's life as well as the story of Cuban revolution. A very good book to follow.
68. Che: A Memoir –by Fidel Castro, edited by David Deutschmann, Preface by Jesus Montane, National Book Agency, Calcautte, first Indian ed. 1994 , original ocean Press Melbourne, price Rs. 100/ Pages 168
This is the book, which I have read for second time, but it was worth reading again. These days I am trying to make regular reading on Cuba, Venezuela and the Caribbean in general. In the beginning life sketches of both Che Guevara and Fidel Castro are given, then Che's life's Chronology is given. Later preface by Jesus Montane Oropesa is given and then David Deutschmann's introduction is given. Then in seven chapters Castro's writings or lectures relating to Che Guevara are put up together and after Post script, Glossary of persons and events is given.
Castro's speeches start with sharing with Che Guevara's farewell letter written to him by Che before proceeding to start revolution in Africa and Latin America. As Che was not seen in Havana, all kinds of rumours and scandals were spread by bourgeoisie media and Castro made the letter public only when Che Guevara reached Bolivia in 1966 to make revolution and get his life sacrificed in 1967. Second speech was made by Castro on Cuban television on 15th October 1967 to announce the death of Com. Che and third chapter includes his speech in front of one million people in Revolutionary Plaza Havana in memorial meeting for Che. Chapter four includes Castro's introduction to Bolivian Dairies of Che, which were published in 1968, after these were recovered from Bolivia after Che's killing at the hands of US mercenaries Bolivian army. Chapter five includes Castro's speech in Chile, where the first statue of Che Guevara was inaugurated by Castro, it was his inaugural speech. Chapter six is Castro's interview with Italian journalist Gianni Mina on the occasion of 20th anniversary of Che's martyrdom in 1987 and seventh and last chapter includes Castro's speech on that occasion at Electronic factory named after Ernesto Che Guevara at city of Pinar del Rio.
If i have to take notes of this book, I may have to copy almost half of the book, suffice to say that very important book to understand both Che and Fidel. I can say that I understand both better with the reading of this book. It confirms my earlier conviction that Che and Bhagat Singh have lot much in common, which have been aptly described by Castro in context of Che, but which description is largely applicable to the personality of Bhagat singh.


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Hideki Irabu Found Dead
Former Yankee Hideki Irabu has been found dead in his California home; suicide is suspected. Irabu, a highly-touted pitcher who went 29-20 in three seasons with the Yankees from 1997 to 1999, was 42. In 1998, Irabu won thirteen games for the Yankees team that set a then-American League record with 114 victories. (It was the following April that George Steinbrenner famously called him a "fat, pussy toad" after Irabu failed to cover first base during a spring training game.) Irabu was traded to Montreal following the 1999 season, and last appeared in the majors for Texas in 2002. [NYDN]


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Borrow My Doggy - Tinder for Dogs/
I'd forgotten how much attention you get when you have a cute dog with you, but hanging with this cutie for 7 days gave me a sharp reminder! I paired up with this wee poodle on Borrow My Doggy, which is basically a Tinder for dogs.
You find a dog local to you, who has the needs you'd like to try and meet. Do they need a weekly walk on a Tuesday? Do they need weekends away if their owner has to go away? Do they want some over night stays? It's just like dating, you just need to find the right match for you!
Here is my perfect match. Mika is a toy poodle, and I hadn't seen her maybe 5-6 months as I've moved away. However, she needed to be looked after for 7 days, so her owners asked if I'd have her again. How could I say no to that little face!? I was worried she'd forgotten me, but if you've ever known dogs, you know that they don't forget.
Mika is fab, and she came to work, and the pub and snuggled in bed keeping me warm. However, I'm always pleased to get my freedom back too! That's what makes Borrow My Doggy so good, I don't want a dog again, but I do like to have a little doggy friend.


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It is the light. In my remembrance the light had a certain pink cast (or nude in fashion color speak), impossible to capture.
Which didn't keep me from trying.
Paris days and Paris nights.
|I flee towards light. - Pakenen valoon.
|Mine is the night. - Yö on minun.
Paints, stamping, paper elements like Paris street map and a love letter, and of course the butterflies and the Eiffel tower.
Thanks for looking!