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UL 1008 Transfer Switches for Standby Generators
UL 1008 Transfer Switches Deliver Dependability.
Extended power outages are a real threat to Treasure Coast homeowners during severe weather events. When power is lost it completely changes the way we live our lives. When a natural disaster such as a hurricane occurs backup power is an absolute necessity. For that reason, a permanent standby generator is often viewed as the best option for homeowners because it can provide automatic, whole-home power during extended outages. Switchover to emergency backup power when utility power fails typically relies upon a UL 1008 transfer switch. That switch activates the standby generator as soon as normal power goes off-line. The reliability of that switch is of paramount importance. Unfortunately, non-UL 1008 transfer switches have not always been as dependable as they should be. In fact, in a recent survey nearly a third of the non-UL 1008 transfer switched tested failed completely. But, with evolving technology and more widely adopted standards, reliable transfer switches can become the norm. One of those evolving standards is Underwriters Laboratory's UL 1008.
UL 1008 is a standard for transfer switch equipment that was first issued in 1972. It was approved by ANSI in 1976 and has been evolving ever since. A performance standard as well as a design and construction standard, it sets criteria for short circuit testing. UL 1008 is intended to guard against transfer switch failures and resulting fires. It helps ensure the safety of the installation and the safety of the operation and maintenance personnel who work with transfer switch equipment.
Since it was first introduced, there have been several revisions to ensure that transfer switches are adequately tested to safely withstand and close on the short-circuit ratings shown on their labels. Currently in its seventh edition, it is, today, the standard to which switch manufacturers build and test their switches to help ensure they perform as expected.
Labeling UL 1008 Transfer Switches.
Achieving the label UL 1008 requires conforming to a series of rigorous requirements that cover automatic, non-automatic and bypass/isolation transfer switches intended for use in ordinary locations for power and lighting.
The standard sets a series of exacting requirements including:
- Withstand and closing ratings (known as WCR), which cover severe fault currents, bolted faults, and short circuiting within the electrical distribution system.
- A test to ensure the device can carry rated currents.
- Endurance tests that specify the number of cycles the transfer switch must achieve and continue to perform its intended function.
For example, a transfer switch that has earned UL 1008 certification has the ability to transfer 6,000 times, with one-sixth of those operations at full rated load. That leaves plenty of leeway for a switch that is tested monthly and also might be subjected to a dozen outages of normal power every year.
The seventh edition of UL 1008 became effective as of Nov. 1, 2014. It impacts product shipped on or after that date and resulted in significant changes to the short-circuit ratings shown on all transfer switch products in the industry.
Time-based short circuit and short time ratings are both optional for product qualification under UL 1008. Not every transfer switch manufacturer offers these ratings in addition to the specific breaker rating. However, if a specifying engineer has this added information, that person has more flexibility when selecting an appropriate circuit breaker to coordinate with the desired transfer switch rating. And, after installation, in applications where ratings are relevant, an inspector would look for the additional information.
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If you have found being able to convert the entire Bryce sky into a HDRI using the "use sky" feature useful, I reckon I can sell this product to you in one sentence.
This product enables you to convert the entire Bryce scene into a HDRI backdrop and/or lightsource.
It can all be done in one render, in Bryce, with the correct setup. However, because the process isn't entirely perfect three different converters are provided so that the most appropriate one can be chosen for your project. Beside these there are six sets of example scenes to work with and accompanying those, Horo's "RibCage5degV2" tool and over two hours of video tutorials.
This product is suitable for users that have already familiarised themselves with Image Based Lighting in Bryce. Knowledge of software other than Bryce is not necessary, but it should be noted that any software that can accept angular mapped light probes, would be able to take advantage of the HDRI's that can be made from your Bryce scenes via this conversion process.
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Dear neighbors near and far,
in the interest of securing the Internet and the World,
We all know about the Asian Pacific Threat, but do you sometimes feel like everyone is getting APT but you? Do you know in your heart that there's APT all around you, but you just can't find it? Are you sick of your friends bragging about their APT, when you can't seem to get any?
Have I got the deal for you! APT Friend Finder is a tool for finding APT in common utilities such as /bin/ls (違章), /bin/zsh (苧, 岫, 訪), the Linux kernel (哇, 賢). You'll soon find that APT is everywhere, and that you've already got it. Best of all, aptfinder.tar.gz is FREE! Not just free as in speech or beer, but free as in APT!
To use APT Friend Finder, just run the script on a suspect binary file. To display APT characters, you'll need a Unicode terminal such as uxterm or Terminal.app. For example, /bin/ls only has one APT, as shown below.
localhost% ./aptfinder.pl /bin/ls 違章 to break the rules/to violate regulations localhost%
APT Friend Finder not only finds the APT for you, but it shows you what the APT means. Clearly the Chinese have infected this copy of /bin/ls to break the rules and violate international hacking regulations.
APT Friend Finder works on both genders, and can even show you the hidden sexist beliefs of APT. This APT is clearly harboring chauvinist thoughts. (Fear not, this particular APT has already received a red card.)
localhost% ./aptfinder.pl /usr/bin/yes 男 male localhost%
For more sophisticated APT, you can use APT Friend Finder to automatically generate a properly scary name for malware. For example, this partial listing of the APT in /bin/bash clearly shows that it is infected by Brilliant Pond, a terribly malicious APT that is also known by some experts as Tao Rafter after the confusing statement left by its author, ``全甍倚道焜瀦,'' which means ``Every Rafter Needs the Tao of the Brilliant Pond.'' (Doctor Who fans certainly have their own theories of the meaning of this, but I haven't the space to include them here.)
So neighbor, do your duty to defensive security by downloading aptfinder.tar.gz and find APT in EVERYTHING!
Yours in APT,
Pastor Manul Laphroaig
<pastor at phrack dot org>
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A group for people actively organizing #Occupy on the ground, and those who wish to support them.
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So far I have mostly been relying on Facebook and Twitter to follow what is happening with other Occupations but looking for more direct ways. The Monday calls here are good, and I am grateful, but I…Continue
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I just got this email from Bob Jones after today's Cafe Call and thought it would make a good starting point for a discussion thread here. I will also add Rob Wheeler's earlier post from this…Continue
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yo peeps, call me 'the Ferret'... in a good sense!
in 29 days, the National Association of (state) Attorney Generals meets within miles of Occupy San Antonio.
This is a GREAT focal point to bring up three issues I care about (and two of those we share, all Occupy-people everwhere). Those three issues?
1) State AGs to uphold the First Amendment and litigate against municipal gags on Freedom of Speech, and Freedom to Petition (for Redress of Grievances);
2) AGs to estop Law Enforcement violations (brought by false advice by Legal Officers to Governors and Mayors in 'hostile territories') against people acting under their First Amendment Rights;
3) AGs to begin a national investigation following on the NJ AG's Steroids Working Group report, showing vast networks of dirty cops and doctors, illegally prescribing anabolic ('cop rage'!) medications, on taxpayer-funded Health plans (over 400 in NJ alone!!), and the municipal Liability for victims of abuse (!).
THE TIME is now... to plan for a huge San Antonio GREETING to (perhaps some sympathetic?) State Attorneys General.
I am the point person for Occupy Ukiah CA's networking working group, charged with communicating with other occupations. I think this site is an excellent tool. I am wondering why there aren't more members. So my question to the group is what tools have you discovered for communicating en mass with other occupations and how can we use those tools to spread the word about occupy cafe?
RE: Finding spaces ref Paul Bernstein Amherst MA used CDBG $$, community contributions of $ & work to retrofit local church basement to be certified as shelter where homeless could sleep overnight, w eve & morn meals. Ongoing shelter for large groups requires interaction w local fire & public health regulations.
Outreach to entities that already have accomodations and certification, e.g. YM/WCA, hotels, hostels, B&B, individuals w spare roooms. Devise specific fund for donations, campaign for business in-kind or $ contributions, cost compensations to modest homes?
Any means, methods, or allies discovered in development of food distribution that could be transferred to housing? There is every reason to understand and act on these challenges as the next phase of creating alternative community, economy, infrasctructure. Opening paths to shift from operating under imposed corporate based structures. Many entitites, schools, churches, local businesses, ccaould more easily adapt.
Thanks for raising this. I am including below a note I wrote about this a couple of weeks ago. I think that involving schools and using campus' is a great idea; and the more discussion about how we could do this the better. Some of us were involved in shutting down and taking over campuses during the student strikes during the Vietnam War. Today there are a lot of climate change activities going on on campuses. Either way there are models and resources that we can use and borrow or learn from.
Yes, the time to start planning for extreme weather is now. Each of the Occupy centers ought to be puttin out the word that they need places to sleep, store and change their clothes, and shower nearby and especially when the weather gets cold. If we all work together on this we ought to be able to keep people on the streets all through the winter and then come next spring and summer we will really come out in mass.
There are probably people friendly stores and businesses that could also provide a place for serious protestors to come in and get warm etc when the weather turns and even places for indoor meetings and public displays and presentations, etc. During the student strikes during the Vietnam war we moved much of the campus, classes, and strike activities into downtown businesses and public facilities. There is no reason we can't do the same now if we are smart.
We need to keep this movement "people centered" and somewhat free form; but at the same time make it easy for mainstream America to support and get behind it. Let's truly become the 99% or at least the 65% who truly want what's best for all the people and our planet and haven't yet been brainwashed by the 1%.
It used to be common to have community ride boards (perhaps still is) so that people could arrange ride sharing for special trips. We could do something similar to provide temporary housing and boarding services for occupiers, for when the weather gets bad or people are forced out of the park, etc. In other words people could list both rooms and facilities they have available to support occupiers; and occupiers could list the things that they need: a shower every few days, an internet connection, a place to store some of their things where they'll be safe, a place to dry out and cook a meal every few days when it is extremely cold, etc.
Churches and private or alternative schools (or social service organizations and homeless shelters) might be able to provide much of this on an ongoing basis.
What we need is to be able to keep an ongoing visible presence during the cold months and where new people can join in, a public place where all of the occupiers and their supporters can meet regularly to plan activities, ongoing publicly visible activities, and more solidarity around what we are trying to accomplish and how. If we can keep these things together through the winter then there will be no stopping the movement in the spring. In the meantime we can continue to raise a ruckus during the coming months while making plans to organize an on-going and ever more effective presence and movement.
Thanks everyone for your commitment.
I'd like us in this Organizing Zone to help the on-the-ground occupiers by brainstorming about solutions to the impending difficulty of staying outdoors in the WINTER. And, secondly, having places to go once cities no longer allow un-permitted massing on their parks. Two options that immediately come to mind are:
Regular Calls are no longer being held. Below is the schedule that was maintained from the Fall of 2011 through Jan 10, 2013.
"Vital Conversations"
8-10a PDT | 11a-1p EDT | 3-5p GMT
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"Connect 2012"
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By Scott A. Cupp
This is the 187th in my series of Forgotten Books.
I love a good mystery. A locked room mystery is even better. And a good noir story with blazing guns and snappy dialogue is my forte. I'm not much on amateur detectives or cozy mysteries. So, why was I reading a Golden Age mystery with a spinster school teacher working with the New York homicide Inspector?
There were several things leading up to it. I had recently found a nice trade paperback of this novel. It is the first in the Hildegard Withers series. I have seen the filmed version with Edna May Oliver and James Gleason a couple of times, as well as Oliver's other two appearances in the role and at least one time with Zasu Pitts filling the role. I would love to see the made-for-TV movie from 1972 with Eve Arden in the role.
Miss Withers is taking her third grade class on a trip to the New York Aquarium where she trips up a pickpocket. While arguing occurs among the guards, the pickpocket escapes. When a dead man falls into the temporary penguin pool, she is the first to notice the body and has the guards call for the police. The police include Inspector Oscar Piper, her main foil throughout the tale.
The dead man is Gerald "Jerry" Lester, a local trader with a seat on the Stock Exchange. His wife Gwen is at the aquarium with an old friend/flame Phillip Seymour, a local attorney. Piper, of course, suspects the wife and boyfriend, particularly once the boyfriend admits to knocking Lester out and hiding him away. Other potential suspects include the aquarium director, Bertrand Hemingway, another attorney Barry Costello and pickpocket Chicago Lew McGirr. It seems a fairly open-and-shut case, especially when Seymour confesses to killing Lester. Unfortunately, his confession contains factual errors not supported by the coroner's report.
Miss Withers, being industrious, inserts herself into the case, taking notes as all the suspects are questioned and noticing things the police do not. She is the first to discredit Seymour's confession.
The events in the story take place almost immediately after the Great Crash of 1929 and several of the players here were clients of Lester. They lost big time in the margin call. And then there's Lester's secretary who may have had an interest in more than dictation. Gwen does not love Lester and wants to spend his money, but he took a big hit and is trying to cut back expenses.
The novel is fairly straightforward, with Palmer playing fair with the reader. The clues are there and an observant reader can figure out who the killer is. I suspected I knew about 2/3 of the way through — and my reasoning was correct.
What makes this novel special is the dialogue, particularly that between Miss Withers and Inspector Piper. They have a great relationship in the book and in the films. Palmer was a former newsman and he knew his characters well.
Now with this being a novel of the early 1930s, there are some social issues that might offend modern readers. There is social racism, nothing overt, but typical of the time. The police, except Piper, are close to buffoons and do not mind some breaking and entry or obtaining evidence in ways that would get your case laughed out of court nowadays. But I could live with that.
I enjoyed the book. It is not very long: fewer than 200 trade paperback sized pages. The plotting was good. In fact, Palmer ended up moving to Hollywood to work in the film industry. He worked briefly with one of my favorites, Craig Rice, and eventually they collaborated on some John J. Malone and Hildegard Withers stories. Those also are worth reading. He also worked on the Falcon, Lone Wolf and Bulldog Drummond movie series.
Check it out.
Series organizer Patti Abbott usually hosts more Friday Forgotten Book reviews at her own blog, and posts a complete list of participating blogs.


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The highest concern of natural stone installers and designers is to make sure your natural stone floors, walls, countertops, or other applications look great and are installed correctly. They often don't give much thought to what the stone might look like after traffic and use have taken a toll. As natural stone restoration contractors, we sometimes get calls from home or business owners who want us to refinish their kitchens, baths, or other areas that have soft stones like marble or travertine with hard stone inlays, such as granite. These clients are frequently surprised at the cost difference between refinishing a single stone versus refinishing a design that incorporates several types of stone. In addition, people who have combination finishes, for example a floor with some parts honed and some parts polished, run into the same situation. This article explains the reasons behind the price differences and also provides some suggestions to people who are considering utilizing more than one type of stone or one type of finish in a new installation.
Time = Money
We asked Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director for surpHaces, and a world-renowned natural stone expert and author of over 30 books, 10 instructional videos, and over 100 articles on stone installation, care, and restoration in both the United States and foreign publications and journals, to explain why mixed stone surfaces require more time to restore than single stone surfaces. He said,
The reason for this can be a little confusing to the average client. There are diamonds made for honing and polishing marble and others specifically for granite. Some diamond pad manufactures now have combination diamonds that can be used on both. But the price difference has to do with time, not diamond cost.
For example, granite is going to take four or five times as long to refinish and polish than marble. The contractor may opt to tape off the granite, refinish the marble with one set of diamonds, and then tape off the marble and refinish the granite with another set of diamonds. If the contractor uses a diamond pad that can restore both marble and granite to refinish the entire area all at once, the amount of time spent on the floor must be based on the granite, not the marble. In certain circumstances, only the marble is refinished, because the granite is in much better condition than the marble. Even so, the granite portions of the surface will need to be taped off.
Suggestions for New Installations With Stone Combinations
We also asked Hueston what kinds of stone combinations he would recommend for people who have their hearts set on utilizing more than one kind of stone in their design. He said,
Obviously, using different colors of one type of stone would be good, for example, black marble with white marble. If you are going to use different types of stone, they need to match in hardness. So, generally marble, onyx, and limestone can be combined and then later restored or refinished with little or no price difference from a single-stone application.
Combination Finishes
Home and business owners also can expect to see a price difference to have combination finishes restored. A honed finish must be achieved first, and then the portion of the surface that should remain a honed finish must be taped off before the polished portion of the surface can be restored. This takes extra time than just achieving a single finish for the entire surface. However, there should be no price difference if you want to go from a combination finish to a single finish. If you are having new stone installed, you must either go with a single finish or be willing to pay a little bit more to maintain the appearance of a combination finish.
This is one of a series of articles written and published on behalf of surpHaces Partners.


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Indissolubility of Sacrament of Marriage in Mystery of the Redemption of the Body
Indissolubility of Sacrament of Marriage in Mystery of the Redemption of the Body
Pope John Paul II
Thousands of the faithful were present in St Peter's Square for the general audience on 27 October during which the Holy Father continued his catechesis on marriage in light of the Letter to the Ephesians.
1. The text of the Letter to the Ephesians (5:21-33) speaks of the sacraments of the Church—and in particular of Baptism and the Eucharist—but only in an indirect and, in a certain sense, allusive manner, developing the analogy of marriage in reference to Christ and the Church. So we read at first that Christ who "loved the Church and gave himself up for her" (5:25), did so "that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word" (5:26). Doubtlessly this treats of the sacrament of Baptism, which by Christ's institution was from the beginning conferred on those who were converted. The words quoted show very graphically in what way Baptism draws its essential significance and its sacramental power from that spousal love of the Redeemer, by means of which the sacramentality of the Church itself is constituted above all (sacramentum magnum). The same can also be said perhaps of the Eucharist. This would seem to be indicated by the following words about nourishing one's own body, which indeed every man nourishes and cherishes "as Christ does the Church, because we are members of his body" (5:29-30). In fact Christ nourishes the Church with his body precisely in the Eucharist.
2. One sees, however, that neither in the first nor second case can we speak of a well-developed sacramental theology. One cannot speak about it even when treating of the sacrament of marriage as one of the sacraments of the Church. Expressing the spousal relationship of Christ to the Church, the Letter to the Ephesians lets it be understood that on the basis of this relationship the Church itself is the "great sacrament." It is the new sign of the covenant and of grace, which draws its roots from the depths of the sacrament of redemption, just as from the depths of the sacrament of creation marriage has emerged, a primordial sign of the covenant and of grace. The author of the Letter to the Ephesians proclaims that that primordial sacrament is realized in a new way in the sacrament of Christ and of the Church. For this reason also, in the same classic text of the Letter to the Ephesians 5:21-33, the Apostle urges spouses to be "subject to one another out of reverence for Christ" (5:21) and model their conjugal life by basing it on the sacrament instituted at the beginning by the Creator. This sacrament found its definitive greatness and holiness in the spousal covenant of grace between Christ and the Church.
3. Even though the Letter to the Ephesians does not speak directly and immediately of marriage as one of the sacraments of the Church, the sacramentality of marriage is especially confirmed and closely examined in it. In the great sacrament of Christ and of the Church, Christian spouses are called upon to model their life and their vocation on the sacramental foundation.
4. After the analysis of the classical text of Ephesians 5:21-33, addressed to Christian spouses, Paul announces to them the great mystery (sacramentum magnum) of the spousal love of Christ and of the Church. After the analysis of this text, it is opportune to return to those significant words of the Gospel which we have analyzed previously, seeing in them the key statements for the theology of the body. Christ spoke these words, one might say, from the divine depth of the redemption of the body (cf. Rom 8:23). All these words have a fundamental significance for man inasmuch as he is a body—inasmuch as he is male or female. They have a significance for marriage in which man and woman unite so that the two become "one flesh," according to the expression of Genesis (2:24). However, at the same time, Christ's words also indicate the vocation to continence "for the sake of the kingdom of heaven" (Mt 19:12).
5. In each of these ways the redemption of the body is a great expectation of those who possess "the first fruits of the spirit" (Rom 8:23). Not only that, it is also a permanent source of hope that creation will be "set free from its bondage to decay and obtain the glorious liberty of the children of God" (Rom 8:21). Spoken from the divine depth of the mystery of redemption and of the redemption of the body, Christ's words bear within them the leaven of this hope. They open to it a perspective both in the eschatological dimension and also in the dimension of daily life. In fact, the words addressed to his immediate hearers are simultaneously addressed to historical man of various times and places. That man indeed who possesses "the first fruits of the spirit...groans...waiting for the redemption...of the body" (Rom 8:23). There is also concentrated in him the "cosmic" hope of the whole of creation, which in him, in man, "waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God" (Rom 8:19).
6. Christ speaks with the Pharisees, who ask him: "Is it lawful to divorce one's wife for any cause?" (Mt 19:3) They question him in this way precisely because the law attributed to Moses permitted the so-called "bill of divorce" (Dt 24:1). Christ's reply was as follows: "Have you not read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, 'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one'? So they are no longer two but one. What therefore God has joined together, let no man put asunder" (Mt 19:2-6). They then went on to speak about the "bill of divorce" and Christ said to them: "For your hardness of heart Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so. And I say to you: Whoever divorces his wife, except for unchastity, and marries another, commits adultery" (Mt 19:8-9). "He who marries a woman divorced from her husband, commits adultery" (Lk 16:18).
7. The horizon of the redemption of the body is opened up with these words, which constitute the reply to a concrete question of a juridical-moral nature. It is opened up especially by the fact that Christ took his stand on the plane of that primordial sacrament which his questioners inherited in a singular manner, given that they also inherited the revelation of the mystery of creation, contained in the first chapters of the Book of Genesis.
These words contain at the same time a universal reply addressed to historical man of all times and places, since they are decisive for marriage and for its indissolubility. In fact they refer to that which man is, male and female, such as he has become in an irreversible way by the fact of having been created in the image and likeness of God. Man does not cease to be such even after original sin, even though this has deprived him of original innocence and justice. In replying to the query of the Pharisees, Christ referred to the "beginning." He seemed in this way to stress especially the fact that he was speaking from the depth of the mystery of redemption, and of the redemption of the body. In fact, Redemption signifies, as it were, a "new creation." It signifies the assuming of all that is created: to express in creation the fullness of justice, of equity and of sanctity designated by God, and to express that fullness especially in man, created as male and female in the image of God.
In the perspective of Christ's words to the Pharisees on that which marriage was from the beginning, we reread also the classic text of the Letter to the Ephesians (5:21-33) as a testimony of the sacramentality of marriage based on the great mystery of Christ and of the Church.
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1 November 1982, page 3
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Language Exchanges
A language exchange program is an enjoyable way to meet a class from a different canton and linguistic area. An active meeting game, a guided tour, and a visit to an international organization are organized to encourage communication between pupils.
Meeting between classes from different cantons
The Eduki Foundation offers a language exchange on the theme of international Geneva. Through a guided walking tour, students will learn the history of some of the main international organizations based in Geneva. In the afternoon, one of the visits will give them the opportunity to understand the work done in international cooperation and its impact on our daily lives. Two games will be carried out at the beginning of the day and during lunch break so that classes can interact and exchange on this theme. Finally, students will be given notebooks to do activities during their journey. This will allow them to take notes of new notions on language exchange and International Geneva.
Program (10 am to 4 pm)
- Bilingual meeting game
- Bilingual guided tour of International Geneva
- Picnic and quiz on International Geneva
- Visit the International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent or the United Nations Office in Geneva (Palais des Nations)
In the afternoon: which tour to choose?
International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent The Humanitarian Adventure exhibition offers a unique experience and an initiation to humanitarian action. Through three spaces, you will explore three major current challenges: defending human dignity, rebuilding family ties and limiting natural hazards. An Interactive Chronology spans 150 years of humanitarian history, while the focus on current affairs presents Red Cross and Red Crescent operations around the globe. |
United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG) The United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG) is the largest United Nations center after the UN headquarters in New York. The visit includes (according to the meetings of the day): the Human Rights and the Alliance of Civilizations Room, decorated by the famous artist Miquel Barcelò; The "Salle des pas perdus", from which one can see the monument commemorating the conquest of space; the Assembly Hall, the largest room in the Palais des Nations. |
Before the meeting, it is imperative that the students already correspond to get to know each other. In addition, in order to optimize the exchange, a preparation is recommended.
- Vocabulary of international Geneva
- Activity log (it will be filled during the day by the students)
- Answers to the activities of the day
- The picnic is at the students' expense.
- Contact us for details about the prices of the visits.
Proposed program by:
Department of Public Education, Training and Youth - Language exchange and mobility |
The procedure
- Inscriptions through the Public Education Department of the Geneva Canton to find an exchange class.
- Once the partner school is made known, you can register for the International Day with Eduki, and propose two alternative dates. The Eduki Foundation can, in theory, take care of three registrations per semester.
- Once the programme has been defined, submit the programme to the EL&M office for validation, this is particularly important if it is necessary to apply for any financial support.
- Get students familiar with the vocabulary of International Geneva and start correspondencing with the exchange class.
- Order activity booklets for both classes (through the Public Education Department of Geneva).


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The new Camaro is offered in four trim levels: 1LT, 2LT, 1SS and 2SS. It is also the most fuel efficient to date, thanks to three fantastic new engines. The 2.0L turbocharged four puts out an impressive 275 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque while posting a 0-60 mph time of 5.4 seconds and returning an estimated 30 mpg on the highway, according to GM.
The direct-injected 3.6L V6 features variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation -- a V6 first -- all of which combine for 335 horsepower and 284-pound-feet of torque, plus up to 27 mpg on the highway. GM claims it will hit 60 mph from a stop in just over five seconds. The engine is the most powerful naturally aspirated V6 in its class.
Finally, the 6.2L V8 is also direct-injected and makes a healthy 455 horsepower and 455 pound-feet of torque -- enough to propel the Camaro SS to 60 mph just 4 seconds. It, too, features cylinder deactivation, and the engine returns an estimated 28 mpg on the highway.
Suspension is handled thanks to double-pivot control arms and struts up front and a five-link setup in the rear. Chevy's adaptive Magnetic Ride Control damping system is optional on the SS and provides fully adjustable control for aggressive cornering.
A 6-speed manual transmission is standard on all Camaros, while an 8-speed automatic with steering wheel paddles is optional. In the SS, it features rev matching during downshifts.
The Camaro is available in either coupe or convertible form, and trim levels are more or less equal. The chief difference, of course, is the automatic drop top, which can be controlled by either the key fob or a button on the dash. It can be lowered at speeds up to 30 mph.
The entry-level 1LT Camaro offers standard automatic headlights with LED daytime running lights, 18-inch alloy wheels, and, when equipped with the manual transmission, a limited-slip differential. Included inside are 8-way driver and 6-way passenger power-adjustable cloth seats. A rear vision camera, cruise control and a tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel are also included, as are a 6-speaker stereo, Bluetooth and 4G LTE WiFi connectivity and Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment on a 7-inch touchscreen. An adjustable Drive Mode Selector is also standard and includes Tour, Sport and Snow/Ice settings.
The 2LT adds an auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated and ventilated leather front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and an upgraded infotainment system with an 8-inch screen and Bose premium audio.
In addition to its monster V8 engine, the 1SS trim is outfitted much like the 1LT but also adds xenon headlights and LED taillights, quad exhausts and a rear spoiler. Beneath the surface there's a limited-slip differential, upgraded brakes and suspension, and a Track mode is added to the Drive Mode Selector, for extra aggressive performance. The 1SS rides on run-flat tires and 20-inch wheels.
Finally, the 2SS Camaro builds upon the 2LT with the Convenience and Lighting Packages, which add heated, auto-dimming outside mirrors, illuminated sill plates, a heated steering wheel, inductive mobile device charging, a heads-up display and improved gauge cluster, and rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, and lane departure warning.
Popular options for the 1LT and 2LT include the RS Package, which features appearance items like xenon headlights and LED taillights, 20-inch wheels, and a unique grille and front spoiler.
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Converters are designed to provide 12-volt DC current and charge batteries — but not all are created equal
Power converters fall into the category of "out of sight, out of mind" — literally. In fact, some owners may not even know where the converter is located in their RV. Compact size and a high degree of reliability enable manufacturers to install converters in convenient and inconspicuous places. Modern electronic converters are quiet and efficient, operating automatically when the RV is plugged in to shorepower or when the generator is running.
Converters have two basic jobs to perform. As their name implies, they convert 120-volt AC power into 12-volt DC power for running multiple 12-volt DC appliances and accessories without draining the batteries. They also are supposed to keep the batteries at least partially charged. While the concept is good, reality suggests that many of these basic single-stage converters do not condition batteries properly. In fact, many supply only a float charge, which in time will prevent the batteries from reaching maximum capability, from both power supply and longevity standpoints.
The rising cost of lead and advancements in technology have catapulted the price of batteries significantly during the past 20 years. Proper charging will help prevent sulfation, a deposit of lead sulfate on the plates that adversely affects the ability of the battery to accept a charge. This condition is the leading cause of battery failure.
Today's converters have different amperage output ratings, depending on the RV's 12-volt DC system requirement, and the ratings usually range from 45 to 90 amps in single and multistage configurations that may include an equalization mode designed to help batteries live a maximum life. Here's an encapsulation of what's out there.
Multistage Converter/Chargers
Multistage converter/chargers with an equalization process are an effective method of charging lead-acid or other types of batteries. For many years, the only available converters had a simple single-stage or fixed voltage design with an output of approximately 13.2 volts DC. There are thousands of these converters in use.
Electrical systems have advanced with the use of printed circuit boards and sensitive electronic equipment, creating the need for a more comprehensive charging system. The benefits are faster charging rates and cleaner DC voltage output. For instance, an 80 percent recharge can occur in two to three hours, instead of the roughly 24-hour charge rate of a single-stage converter/charger. Replacing an old single-stage converter with a multistage model may seem complicated, but it is well worth the time and expense, especially considering the former never properly conditions batteries.
High-Output Converters
RV electrical systems have more power demands than ever. Several companies offer 80- and 90-amp converter/chargers to meet the highest demands of today's advanced systems. Parallax offers a 90-amp converter/charger (model 5490TC) with temperature compensation and a proprietary Power Factor correction. With this latter feature, the electronic circuit uses 120-volt AC input current much more efficiently, producing up to 90 amps of DC output yet drawing only the current required to run a 65-amp converter.
Living in areas of extreme ambient temperatures presents challenges, even for the best batteries. Ambient temperatures affect the way batteries charge or discharge and, of course, that leads to longevity expectations. Parallax's TC series utilizes unique temperature-compensation technology. Temperature-compensated charging will improve performance, whether the battery is a flooded lead-acid type, AGM or gel cell.
Typically, a battery may be subject to excess fluid loss during high ambient temperatures. Parallax's TempAssure converters will compensate and adjust to an ideal charge voltage based on battery temperature. Parallax offers an upgraded power-supply module with temperature compensation (model 4400 TAU) for its series 4400 and 5400 converters. Parallax, formerly Magnetek Converters, also offers electronic upgrades for older Magnetek power centers, including a temperature-compensation model.
Progressive Dynamics, also known as Inteli-Power, builds RV converters and chargers that feature a two-year no-hassle warranty and are made in the United States. Progressive Dynamics developed its first power converter for the RV market in 1968 and in 1993 began manufacturing electronic power converters. The "new" design gave RV manufactures a reliable electronic power converter that was smaller and lighter than what had previously been available. Since then, Progressive Dynamics has been improving its converter/chargers.
The company's 80-amp converters with the built-in Charge Wizard (models PD9280V and PD 9180V) offer automatic electronic current that reduces output voltage when maximum charge capacity is reached. The company's patented Total Charge Management System (TCMS) technology senses when batteries are low or are in need of a fast charge and will automatically increase the voltage to 14.4 volts DC. The TCMS will charge a 125 amp-hour battery to 80 percent capacity in roughly two to three hours while attaining a complete charge in approximately 15 hours.
Standard features on all Inteli-Power models include reverse-polarity protection that guards against damage resulting from improper battery connection, low-voltage protection that automatically shuts the converter down if input voltage is insufficient, and electronic current that automatically reduces output voltage when maximum battery charge has been attained. An automatic thermal shutdown feature will power off the converter when temperatures exceed 150 degrees F, protecting the converter from damage due to excess heat.
Progressive Dynamics also offers a Charge Wizard (model PD9105V) that's designed as a retrofit for its 9100 series converters, effectively changing from a single-stage to a four-stage converter. The Charge Wizard constantly monitors battery voltage and battery usage, then selects one of the following four operation modes: boost, normal, storage or equalization.
The Charge Wizard has been shown to increase battery life by as much as two to three times and is designed to eliminate battery over- and undercharging frequently associated with less-sophisticated battery chargers. The Charge Wizard is easy to install via a simple plug-in system.
Iota Engineering offers its DLS series with exceptionally clean DC power output for sensitive electronic circuits. With current limiting and thermal overload protection, the DLS models can be used without a battery in the system. This can be an advantage, since the DLS models do not produce a high AC ripple voltage that can adversely affect some electronic appliances.
In the past, living in an RV park 365 days a year required a battery to be onboard at all times to act as a capacitor for DC voltage spikes. Iota's patented IQ4 Smart Charge Controller will transform the standard DLS series converters into a four-stage charger. The four-stage charging system will reduce battery charging time and minimize excess gassing, often caused by high voltage. The IQ4 delivers boost, absorption and float segments as well as an equalization phase. An LED indicator light flashes at different speeds to display the charging activity, and it will even indicate a fault state, should an overvoltage condition be detected. If overvoltage occurs, the converter will be kept in the float mode until it is reset.
Xantrex TrueCharge2 battery chargers are microprocessor controlled and deliver a two- or three-stage charge to any type of deep-cycle battery. These units are not easily affected by low or high AC power from less-than-perfect shorepower or a generator. Temperature-compensated charging, a battery-equalization feature and the ability to charge a completely dead battery that has been in storage too long makes this charger practical for RVers in need of better performance. Xantrex's reverse-polarity protection will mitigate accidents when replacing batteries in the future.
The TrueCharge2 models have the ability to parallel stack— this allows two of the chargers to work together for up to 120 amps of output. Xantrex went one step further by adding a storage mode that turns on every 21 days for proper charging of batteries that are in storage. Xantrex offers a remote panel (part number 808–8040–1) that allows the user to monitor all aspects of battery charging. Add the temperature sensor (part number 808–0 232–01) for operation in extreme temperature climates. With 20-, 40- and 60-amp chargers, Xantrex has the models RVers need for battery care and performance.
Basic Troubleshooting
Modern electronic converter/chargers are very durable and should last without maintenance for many years. But problems can arise. If you suspect that the converter in your RV is no longer charging, here are a few helpful tips for troubleshooting in the field.
Converters need adequate AC voltage for proper operation. Start by checking for voltage at the outlet into which the converter is plugged or wired. Use a handheld voltmeter (multimeter) to confirm voltage to the converter. This electrical circuit is sometimes protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). If voltage is not present, check the GFCI reset button to see if it has been tripped. Most modern electronic converters have a set of fuses visible in the back section of their housings. If you suspect the converter is not working, check the fuses. Caution: Use fuses that are exact replacements only.
Upgrading to a multistage charger, whether by replacement of the unit itself or by adding new components, will make a big difference in battery performance. With a number of high-tech options to choose from, it's easy to find all the power and versatility your RV needs.
Iota Engineering
520-294-3292 | www.iotaengineering.com
Parallax Power Supply
Progressive Dynamics
269-781-4241 | www.progressivedyn.com
800-670-0707 | www.xantrex.com


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From 6 to 8th May 2015 more than 400 representatives of regional governments, business, science and civil society from 60 countries and all continents met for the 10th anniversary GMO Free Europe Conference 2015. It was a great pleasure and honor to host you all in Berlin! For further details and documentation see conference website.
The 7th European GMO Free Regions Conference welcomed 200 participants from 33 countries on the 4th and 5th of September 2012 in Brussels. Key issues were the question of national bans for the cultivation of GMO crops and EFSA risk assessment. Sofia Gatica and Maria Godoy, two mothers from Argentina, called upon European politicians to stop the import of GM soybeans. Conference proceedings
300 people from 37 countries joined the 6th European Conference of GMO-Free Regions in Brussels and Ghent, 16-18 September 2010, including EU-Commissioner John Dalli, heads of supermarkets and leaders of the GMO Free movement inside and outside Europe. Conference proceedings and audiovisuals
On 24/25th April 2009 the 5th European GMO Free Conference was hosted by the Swiss movement against GMOs in Lucern, including the Speaker of the National Council and the head of Parliament of the Canton Lucerne. They welcomed 250 representatives from 39 countries. Proceedings
At the occasion of the UN Convention of Biological Diversity's meeting in Bonn, Germany, more than 700 representatives from 100 countries around the world gathered on April 12 to 16 in Bonn, Germany, to celebrate gmo-free agricultural diversity. A global festival, demonstration and 3 day conference with guests from all around the world marked the GMO Free Regions event 2008. Proceedings
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Skin allergies occur when the skin becomes inflamed and irritated from exposure to or contact with a particular substance. The two types of contact dermatitis, or skin allergies, are irritant dermatitis, which is caused by a non-allergic reaction to an irritating substance, and allergic dermatitis, which is caused by an allergic reaction or sensitivity developing from an irritating substance.
Irritant dermatitis can result from prolonged exposure to, contact with, or improper use of an alkaline or acid substance. Some common substances that trigger irritant dermatitis are soaps, detergents, pesticides, chemicals, rubber materials, and certain hair products. Even overexposure to hot water can cause this type of skin allergy.
Allergic dermatitis results from an allergic reaction or sensitivity to a particular substance. It can be chronic or develop with repeated exposure to the allergen over time. Common allergic dermatitis triggers are adhesive materials, skin antibiotics, personal hygiene and cosmetic products, fragrances, fabrics, metals, poisonous plants, rubber, and latex. Airborne allergens can also cause allergic dermatitis.
Symptoms of contact dermatitis commonly crop up on the hands, face, neck, and scalp, as well as other areas of skin that have been exposed to the irritant. The skin may have patches or areas inflamed with redness and rashes, accompanied by itching and/ or burning. It may be warm to the touch, itchy, scaly, and crusty. Upon contact with a known irritant, the exposed area of skin should be washed and rinsed thoroughly to get rid of the potential allergen.
Treatments to provide relief of contact dermatitis include emollients for sensitive skin, topical steroid skin creams, antibiotic ointments, or even prescriptions. Always consult a doctor before using any type of medication. Doctors can also test patients to identify trigger allergens if chronic contact dermatitis is a problem.


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Contributors and Allies
Founding Partners
We would like to extend our utmost appreciation to our founding partners for their unique contributions to the protection of Canadian children.
Major Contributors
Our work would not be possible without support from the private and public sectors. We thank all of our contributors and acknowledge their commitment to making the protection and safety of children a priority.
Additional Supporters
Government Allies
The Government of Canada has provided ongoing support to our organization since May 2004. Public Safety Canada's steadfast support of Cybertip.ca under the National Strategy for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet is essential to the success of this national service. This strategy also involves the RCMP's National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre.
C3P also receives support from the Government of Manitoba and is a designated agency in the province to receive reports under The Child and Family Services Act (Manitoba), as well as to provide supports and information pursuant to The Intimate Image Protection Act (Manitoba).
The Province has also supported the distribution of Commit to Kids, the Teatree Tells Child Abuse Prevention kit, and Self/Peer Exploitation guide for schools.
International Allies
C3P's Project Arachnid initiative is supported, in part, by the Secretary of State for the Home Department in the United Kingdom. The goal is to work in collaboration on a global scale to reduce the availability of child sexual abuse material.
Hotlines/NGOs around the world are working with C3P on Project Arachnid:
C3P also works collaboratively with allies from around the globe to make the world safer for children, including:
One-time Funding
C3P is thankful to the following organizations for providing one-time funding to support projects over the past year:
Law Enforcement
The role of law enforcement agencies is essential to protecting children from abuse and, as such, C3P has prioritized the establishment of formalized protocols with law enforcement agencies across the country.
To date C3P has signed formalized agreements with 28 law enforcement services across the country.
Education and Child-Serving Organizations
Mitigating risk and reducing child victimization is the goal of our education and prevention programs, resources, and training. Working with like-minded organizations to utilize and promote these materials means more kids are being kept safer.
C3P has formal MOUs/Protocols in place with:
- The Government of Manitoba
- Coaching Association of Canada
- Scouts du Canada
- Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
- Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) / Canadian Cadet Organizations (CCO)
In addition to the above, C3P provides resources and training to a variety of child-serving organizations, some of which include:


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Matchmaking Imp Ryan Seacrest Set Up Justin Bieber's Mom with The Bachelor's Chris Harrison
CelebritiesDirt BagRyan Seacrest reportedly brokered a date between Justin Bieber's mom (whose name is almost literally Patty Melt) and Bachelor host Chris Harrison. (Anyone else enjoy thinking about the phrase "Bachelor host" like a Bachelor is some sort of parasite and Chris Harrison is its host? And the Bachelor lays eggs in Chris Harrison's head once a year, and then every season they erupt fully formed in a torrent of pus from a large cranial boil and lo, the Bachelor cast is born? No? Just me? W-evs.) Anyway, it's just a coupla fully-grown pseudo-celebrities getting together to enjoy their bodies under the light of the autumn moon. And apparently it went great. Here's the full rundown:
Biebs' mom, Pattie Mallette, tweeted, "Had a great night w @chrisbharrison! Thanks @ryanseacrest for setting it up," to which Seacrest responded with, "Does he get a rose?" Oh, that Ryan.
So what did their night consist of? A Bieber concert, duh! What else would they do?
"Cant wait 2 see my baby @justinbieber the Staples Center tonight," Mallette wrote. "So excited! #ItNeverGetsOld," and afterward, Harrison tweeted, "Huge thanks to @justinbieber @pattiemallette for an incredible night. Huge cool dad pts! Great show!"
'Kay. Hey, "never thinking about this story again"—will you accept this rose? [E!]
Linda Hogan was arrested in Malibu Thursday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence. She was booked into jail but quickly released on $5,000 bail. Her rep issued a statement, which, refreshingly, sounds like it could actually be the truth:
Linda's rep told TMZ that she was on her way from from a jewelry function where she drank a glass of champagne on an empty stomach, which didn't combine well with the antibiotics she is on. Her rep also says that Linda was initially pulled over for speeding.
TMZ reports that Linda's citation listed her blood alcohol level as .084. (The legal limit in California is .08.)
Usually I think celebrities are entitled, responsibility-dodging liars, but that story is shockingly plausible. Add two to three more glasses of 'pagne and color me convinced. Not that it excuses getting drunk and speeding down PCH, celebrity dicks—but I'm just relieved she didn't claim mercury poisoning, demonic possession, and/or borrowed cocaine-pants. Baby steps. [Us]
Jessica Biel would like you to know that she is no Bridezilla:
Biel didn't mention J.T. during her remarks, but told E! News on the carpet that she is no "bridezilla" when it comes to planning their wedding. "I'm just pretty much cool as a cucumber in general in my life," she said. "So no, I'm cool."
And Jennifer Garner would like you to know that Jessica Biel is monitoring your Spanx:
"I know Jessica to be a true girl's girl," Garner said. "She's the kind of girl who will check that you don't have lipstick on your teeth and your Spanx aren't sticking out. She has got your back."
And then Jessica Biel would like you to know that she is going to Single-White-Female the SHIT out of Jennifer Garner:
In thanking Garner, Ms. Biel said, "You're one of those magical women who can be everywhere and do everything and make it all look so easy.
"There's a fine line between admiring someone and creepily wanting to actually be them," she continued. "And I feel like I'm constantly walking that line with you."
Look at that pic! High as a kite, these crazy kids. [E!]
- Tig Notaro's incredible Largo set is now available on Louis CK's website. Get it. [Splitsider]
- The bloodfeud between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj might be real and it might be fake and basically we will never know. [E!]
- Saved By the Bell: Where are they now??? Well, where do you last remember having them? Did you check the couch cushions? Did you take them with you to the bathroom at the restaurant last night? Well I don't know why you would take the Saved by the Bell cast to the bathroom with you—but why does ANYONE DO ANYTHING!?!? I'm just trying to help here. Seriously, cut the 'tude. [CNN]
- Kristin Cavallari says that giving birth "hurt like a bitch." Weird, because I always heard it feels like biting into a freshly-baked snickerdoodle. [Us]
- Justin Bieber rode around on an indoor Segway, because he's too famous to do his own walking. [E!]
- Katie Holmes wears the clothes she likes to wear, except for sometimes when she wears other clothes that she also likes! THIS CANNOT STAND. [E!]
- Gwyneth Paltrow says that turning 40 was "much more exciting than I anticipated." The reason? SNAKES!!!!! [Us]
- You can buy Kelsey Grammer's house, if your current house isn't blah blah blah Kelsey Grammer joke. [Extra]
- Britney Spears is "terrified" of testifying against her former manager. [ContactMusic]
- Meet Rob, The Price Is Right's first male spokesmodel! Hi, Rob. [E!]


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Déjà Vu
The team of top-secret program brings ATF agent Doug Carlin (Denzel Washington) into its midst to capture the terrorist (Jim Caviezel) responsible for a ferry bombing that left hundreds dead. Its amazing technology lets the team fold time four days backward and see the madman's movements as he plots to kill a woman who could give him away. Doug realizes that the technology could allow him to do what law-enforcement officers dream of -- go back in time to prevent the crime.
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text: This failure is hardly to be wondered at; and yet experience has since confirmed the truth and value of the ideas on which his experiment was based: the advantage, for instance, of large market-gardens in the neighbourhood of towns, the great waste of manure in populous cities, and the possibility of enormously increasing the productive power of land by improved methods of cultivation. And what Pestalozzi could not accomplish then, others have accomplished since; for when we visited Muligen and Neuhof in 1869, we found this very same land in a state of most rich and varied cultivation, and producing several crops in the year. Pestalozzi's dream, then, of a hundred years ago has to-day been realized. It must not be forgotten, however, that this agricultural experiment at Neuhof was by no means in accordance with the plans prepared at Kirchberg, since Pestalozzi had not been able to combine all the conditions on which he had counted, of which nearness to Zurich was one of the most important. But his confidence and impatient ardour brooked. no delay, and he set about putting his plan into execution long before he had made sure of all the means necessary for its success. This, unfortunately, is not the only occasion on which he had to suffer for this characteristic tendency of his nature. For a man in his position, the owner of Neuhof now took a most unaccountable step. His agricultural operations having failed, and what little money he had started with being as good as lost, he decided to turn his house into a refuge for poor children. It has been said that had this not been an act of such monstrous folly, it would have been an instance of the most sublime self-sacrifice. As a matter of fact, it was nothing more than the natural effect of a reaction which had taken place in his thought and conscience since he had become father, a reaction which we must now endeavour to trace from its very beginning, since it resulted in Pestalozzi's finding his true vocation, and becoming the benefactor of humanity. CHAPTER IV. PESTALOZZI THE FATHER. He reproaches himself with no longer thinking of anything but the temporal interests of his family. The birth of his son fills him with religious remorse. He tries to bring up his child according to the principles of "Emile." Obliged at every step to correct Rousseau, he discovers the essential principles of his own method; value of this experiment for humanity; sad fate of the child who was the subject of it. In the lives of young men there is often a period, more or or less transient, of passion and illusion, that carries them into paths from which disappointments and the experience of the realities of life compel them, sooner or later, to turn aside. It was in this way that Pestalozzi first threw himself into politics as a revolutionary, and then into agriculture as an innovator. This latter step was indeed the chief folly of his youth. Carried away, in the first place, by the utopian ideas in vogue in university circles at Zurich, and by the hope of finding in agricultural reform a means of improving the condition of the people, and afterwards by his love for Anna, and his desire to reassure her parents by preparing her a comfortable home, he gradually allowed a sordid ambition to take the place of the noble philanthropic enthusiasm which had hitherto filled his heart. But this eclipse of his great thought of self-sacrifice did not last very long. He soon found himself ill at ease in this atmosphere of material interests and reproached himself bitterly with having forsaken his former ideal. He was, in short, tormented by religious remorse. The disappointments caused by the failure of his agricultural experiments undoubtedly helped to bring about this moral regeneration, though they were not the primary cause of it. Indeed, the extracts we are about to give from his diary show that the crisis began at a time when Pestalozzi had as yet no reason to doubt the success of his enterprise. Already, on the 9th of January, 1770, he wrote: "Why do I no longer take pleasure in speculative science? Why am I so little interested in the search for truths of the greatest importance? Can it be because the vainglory and examples that stimulated me in the town are now lacking to me? But I am resolved to attend earnestly to the development of my faculties, in spite of the distractions necessarily resulting from the work my position involves. O God, strengthen me in this resolution!" And in another place: "We rose late, and urgent letters absorbed the time set apart for our prayers, with which we ought to allow nothing to interfere. I have been very busy all day, and have been happier than on those days when I have less to do. I am ashamed to confess this; it shows that I am incapable of giving proper attention to my own character. After writing the foregoing, I set to work to amuse myself; but I soon stopped, ashamed of my levity. Where will it lead me? What will it bring me to in a few years?" Shortly after this his wife writes: "I am taking advantage of my dear husband's absence to look back over my life, which has been but ill employed for some time past. I am hoping to become a mother. If it should please God to let my child and me live, what an awful duty is before me! But if I am to die Oh, merciful Father! shed Thy grace and blessing upon us, strengthen and purify our hearts by Thy presence. At last my husband came home. He asked me if I had prayed, and I was glad to see how happy it made him to hear how I had spent the day." These few quotations will suffice to show that only a few months after their marriage, Pestalozzi and his wife were already blaming themselves for allowing material interests to shape their lives, and praying for help in their efforts after moral improvement. When Pestalozzi became a father, this moral crisis took the form of deep religious remorse. Paternity, with its cares, duties, and responsibilities, places men in a new position, a position particularly calculated to make them examine their lives, and to bring about a complete moral and religious regeneration. Though a man may have been careless about himself, he will be anxious to keep his child from sin, knowing well enough the misery it produces; and he will feel the need of making himself holy, that he may be able to teach holiness to the one he holds so dear. Pestalozzi's entry in his wife's diary soon after the birth of his son, is as follows: "Ah, God! I saw the time of gravest anxiety approaching, yet I could neither pray nor weep; I did not lift up my heart to God, nor did I fall on my knees to bewail my faults, to ask pity, to pray the Lord not to take my beloved from me because of my sins, nor my son because of my transgressions. My heart is hardened, alas! I have no desire to be better, my soul is full of wickedness!" He goes on for a long time like this, then concludes with St. Paul's "" cry: Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?" Farther on he says again: "I was always busied with the things of no importance, and took no trouble to make my soul worthy of the happiest day of my life. Alas! I forgot my Lord and my God, and in my soul's anxiety addressed no prayer to Him who forms us all in our mothers' wombs, and who gives us breath and life. Forgive me, my Father, I am not worthy to be called Thy son. Thou hast surrounded me with blessings beyond measure; Thou hast preserved my wife's life and strength; Thou hast made me the father of an immortal soul. Ah! if I could only show my gratitude for Thy goodness by my repentance, repentance for a long life of sin from which I have never once turned aside! Send me Thy Spirit from on high! Give me now new strength, create in me a new heart, fresh zeal! Oh, my son, my son! Horrible thought! If I were to fail in my duty to thee, if I were to lead thee astray from thy proper path, thou mightest some day before the Judge be the accuser of thy father, of him whose duty it was to lead thee aright! It would be better for me never to have seen thy face, and to have been cast into the bottom of the sea. God preserve me, my dear child, from ever suggesting any wickedness to thy soul." What a noble sense of virtue and duty breathes through these words! How sensitive is this man's conscience, how sincere and thoroughly religious his soul! And yet in these most secret outpourings of a man who but recently was on the point of becoming a minister of the Gospel, there is no mention of Jesus, the Saviour of men, and refuge of despairing souls! The Christian doctrine of the Redemption seems indeed, to find no place in this soul, filled, nevertheless, with the most Christian love and repentance. It is clear that Pestalozzi had felt the influence of the age of incredulity in which he lived, and that the innocent faith of his childhood and early youth had suffered somewhat from the sophisms of Rousseau. But it is also clear that a reaction has set in and that it has already made good progress. From Jean-Jacques to Pestalozzi, what a distance! The former always satisfied with himself, and excusing even his greatest errors; the latter bitterly reproaching himself the very moment that he becomes like other men, and gives his family's temporal interests the first place in his activity and his affections. This new religious feeling, the first symptoms of which we have already called attention to, became much more marked after the birth of Pestalozzi's son; we shall now see it grow still more with his efforts to bring up his child properly, and finally develop into a most admirable example of Christian self-sacrifice. In her book, Progressive Education, Madame Necker de Saussure expresses surprise that amongst the number of people who make notes on all sorts of subjects, no father should ever have thought of making notes on his child's progress. She did not know that sixty years before, this had already been done by the reformer of education. Some parts of the journal in which Pestalozzi wrote his observations on his child have been preserved in Niederer's Notes on Pestalozzi published at Aix-la-Chapelle in 1828. This journal is as important as it is interesting, for it shows us a man who, starting with the intention of apply. |


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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Happy Birthday to Odi et Amo!
Getting Inspired (January 5) -- the post that started it all
Get Courtney Giles' Style (March 13)
Colorful Backdrops (October 8) and Colorful Backdrops, Part 2 (November 4)
Turquoise is a Neutral (October 14)
My Husband loves Kelly Wearstler... (December 7)
I hope you'll see at least a few posts here that you may have missed along the way, but if you're all caught up, I appreciate your indulging my little trip down memory lane. And finally, I'd like to thank a number of blogs for their support over the past year:
Gratias vobis ago!
28 comments:
- Jody Harrington said...
Many happy returns to Odi et Amo from a proud mama!
- January 5, 2010 at 9:29 AM
- Beth Connolly said...
Happy Blog Birthday. Odi et Amo is one of my favorite blogs and you are one of my favorite bloggers. With our legal backgrounds and creativity (quite unique I think) we had an instant connection. My one year mark for blogging is next week! Thanks for the mention of Style Redux and Chinoiserie Chic and for all the work and effort you put into Odi et Amo. It really shows. You are the perfect example of why I blog. Thanks for a great year and many many more.
- January 5, 2010 at 9:38 AM
- Sarah said...
Congrats on year 1! That is very exciting. Was fun seeing some older posts, as I am still a relatively new blogger. Thank you so much for the mention as well!! Here's to a fabulous 2010!
- January 5, 2010 at 10:01 AM
- Tracy Watier said...
Hi Averill! Happy (blog) Birthday!!
Thanks for writing here about your reasons for starting (and continuing) your blog as those are questions I've been asking myself lately. I'm only halfway through my first year — and hope to be as pleased with mine as you should be with yours when my b'day rolls around. Thanks too for always inspiring me to do more and better work. Enjoy your day! - January 5, 2010 at 10:32 AM
- Sarah said...
Happy 1 Year!!!! You should be very proud:) I'm going to have to go back and look at some of those cool old posts that you wrote before I found you! Thanks for being such a great online support/resource:)
PS. See you at MBM, thanks for participating:) - January 5, 2010 at 11:01 AM
- Poindexter said...
happy bloggy bday!! I'm a recently joined reader, but love visiting---
Diane - January 5, 2010 at 11:08 AM
- Unknown said...
Happy Blogiversary, dear Averill! You have done an extraordinary job with Odi et Amo this year. Your posts are thoughtful, original, well-written, and inspiring. I can't wait to see what new posts 2010 holds in store for us. Cheers!
- January 5, 2010 at 12:34 PM
- Karen said...
Happy Blog-versary! After seeing your list of favorites, I'm going to need to go through the whole blog now. I'd still like to see your old house.
- January 5, 2010 at 1:29 PM
- Christy said...
Happy Blog Anniversary! I missed my own last September...I'll have do a two-year one this year! I recognize all the posts since March...so I must have stumbled upon your blog near the beginning! I look forward to clicking on those links you provided and seeing the posts that started it all! I'm so happy I found your blog and we've become friends - it's what matters most, right! Yours is one of my all time favorites - I just love all of your posts!!!
- January 5, 2010 at 1:35 PM
- Laura@JourneyChic said...
Happy blogiversary! You've been an inspiration this year, and I'm so grateful for your support this year as well. Keep up the great work!
- January 5, 2010 at 1:48 PM
- FROM THE RIGHT BANK said...
Yay! Happy blogiversary to you too! I guess we had the same thought at the same time in starting our blogs. :) I look forward to both of our second years! Congratulations!
- January 5, 2010 at 1:56 PM
- Connie @ SogniESorrisi said...
Congrats on 1 year! I really enjoy reading your blog. xo
- January 5, 2010 at 2:07 PM
- annechovie said...
Congratulations on 1 year, Averill! Odi et Amo has been a great addition to the blog world and I am excited to be one of your readers. I have really appreciated your support as well and thanks so much for the gracious mention. Long live Odi et Amo!
- January 5, 2010 at 2:10 PM
- Anonymous said...
Happy Blog Birthday (and Happy New Year)! I'm so glad I found your blog when I first started blogging. I always enjoy your posts, and love seeing your creativity. Thanks for the mention here and let me say the same to you. You've always been supportive and I appreciate it! Hope you're having an awesome year so far and that 2010 is your best year ever (not just in blogging but life in general).
- January 5, 2010 at 2:50 PM
- Couture Carrie said...
Happy Blogiversary, darling Averill!
Keep up the flawless blogging!
And thank you so much for the mention :)
CC - January 5, 2010 at 3:37 PM
- Kitty said...
Averill: Many Happy Returns and congratulations on a year's worth of fabulosity! I do so enjoy checking in with you and watching the beauty unfold at your home! Thanks for the shout-out on Shindigs. You keep writing and creating, and I'll keep reading. Love, Kitty.
- January 5, 2010 at 3:41 PM
- Kara said...
Averill - Happy Blog Birthday! You have created a wonderful blog. I enjoy reading it everyday. The best part for me and blogging is the friendships. And I'm proud to call you a friend. Thank you so much for all of the thoughts this past week. It really meant a lot to me, my sister and brother to see all the comments on my blog regarding my mom.
Can't wait to see what the new year brings! Kara - January 5, 2010 at 4:03 PM
- alison giese Interiors said...
Parabens, Averill! I'm always so inspired by your wonderfully researched and written content - you certainly stand out among this crowd, and I have thoroughly enjoyed "knowing" you via OetA!
alison g.
MLHP - January 5, 2010 at 4:55 PM
- Things That Inspire said...
Happy blogiversary, Averill! As I saw your list of blogs that you were thanking, I anxiously scrolled down to see if my blog was mentioned, as I have been a huge fan from the very beginning! Your blog is one of my favorites. I love your style, your perspective, your voice. I am looking forward to many more years of inspiration!
PS - I love the idea of listing the top posts of the year on the blogiversary. I have a tradition of posting my favorites of the year from other blogs just before New Years, but have never done a listing of my favorite or most popular posts from my own blog. Great idea! - January 5, 2010 at 6:33 PM
- Jenn @ Dear Heart said...
Oh, yay! Happy blogiversary!!
I love how you mentioned that your focus has shifted over the course of the year. It's funny how having your own blog helps you discover your true passions. I know mine started as strictly interiors, but has now grown to include art, handmade items and style. I've found that what true me to interiors in the first place is the sense of history and tradition, and my personal style has changed as I figured it out.
Here's to another great year for you. I can't wait to see what you come up with and the continued evolution of your new home. - January 5, 2010 at 6:49 PM
- Jami - XOimagine said...
Happy Anniversary! And Happy New Year! I love that first image on this post! Very colorful and inspiring!
- January 5, 2010 at 8:01 PM
- gina said...
Happy Birthday! I started my first blog for the same reason...extreme boredom at work. I had no idea what an exciting world it would open for me.
I love your blog, photos, and design ideas and I am excited for what you will share in 2010! - January 5, 2010 at 8:25 PM
- Janell @ House of Fifty said...
Well Happy Birthday to your blog! I was reading through this post and saw the link to your post on zig zag, hadn't really considered that pattern previously...but you finally pointed out to me it's fabulous quality. Then read down to the mention...well thank you! That means a lot!
Janell - January 5, 2010 at 11:05 PM
- walrus studio said...
Happy Birthday pretty blog!!
- January 6, 2010 at 10:09 AM
- Liz @ It's Great To Be Home said...
Averill, congrats on your blog birthday! I've loved reading your posts over the past year, and I've gained such inspiration from them. I can't wait to see what's to come in the next year! (And P.S., thank you for YOUR support over the past year!!) :)
- January 6, 2010 at 2:52 PM
- Daniela said...
So proud of you Ave for sticking with it! Happy Blogiversary! I love your blog not just for the amazing eye candy, but for how insightful and thoughtful your posts are! I think it is what truly makes your blog stand out from the rest!
- January 6, 2010 at 6:13 PM
- Patricia Shepard said...
Hurray for Odi! Sorry I'm late in commenting -- just moved to San Diego and didn't have internet for a while. Still don't, sort of got lucky by the window here...anyway, congratulations, and keep it up, please!!! Love, your supporter, P.
- January 13, 2010 at 1:57 PM
- Emily A. Clark said...
I am just having the best time reading back through your blog this afternoon (I should be doing laundry!). Such an inspiration to newbie bloggers like myself that you can grow such a successful blog in one short year. I love your posts.
- February 2, 2010 at 1:42 PM