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「あとは、沈黙」 (Ato wa, Chinmoku)
"The Rest, Is Silence"
While this series is set in a fascinating dystopian society just begging to be explored, it is also populated with equally fascinating psychopathic inhabitants who deserve just as much focus, if not more. Much can be learned about a society from the people who are most affected by it.
Currently, there is not yet a clear physiological abnormality or set of abnormalities of the brain that we can point at as being the cause of psychopathy. Without any physiological basis, the term psychopath is presently nothing more than a label for a personality disorder that is used to describe people who do not fit society's norms in one way or another. While there is a modern definition of psychopathy, in the past it has also encompassed behaviors that are considered perfectly normal today but thought of as anti-social behaviors back then. Basically, the definition of a psychopath is inextricably intertwined with societal norms.
Given this ever-changing definition, at first a system like Sibyl – that is somehow able to perform brain scans assessing crime coefficients – can seem like a major medical advancement when it is used purely as a diagnostic tool. The only way it can do this is if there is an actual neurological marker for psychopathy that can be scanned for, just like we scan for brain tumors today. On the surface, there's nothing that appears overtly dystopian about this. It's merely an extremely advanced fMRI or PET scan that can quickly correlate abnormal brain activity or structure with certain behaviors or proclivities. However, Sibyl's neurological assessments are merely a means to an end. Someone has to interpret its results and flag which behaviors are considered to be antisocial and psychopathic. So even with the most powerful methods of correlating personality traits to a physiological basis in the brain, the definition of a psychopath still cannot be decoupled from societal norms.
Nowhere is this idea more evident than when Kougami and Tsunemori visit the poorly named Tokorozawa Correction and Rehabilitation Center (there's absolutely no 'correction' or 'rehabilitation' going inside). The four 'psychopaths' seen are essentially sentenced to prison for life without the possibility of parole, just because their crime coefficients are all over 300. Yet according to our own society, it's doubtful any of these people could be considered even remotely psychopathic – it's a stretch even to label their behavior as antisocial. There is a man who loves porcelain dolls, maybe a little too much, but what differentiates him from a person who loves dakimakuras and figures to the same extent? Then we have a man smoking a hookah, which would mean that millions of Persians and Indians would have to give up their daily habit lest they be labeled as psychopaths. Even a harmless bookworm is somehow considered to be a psychopath – guess librarians do not exist in this society. Finally, the last psychopath seen is nothing more than a knowledgeable connoisseur of art, whose only crime seems to be that he uses his own body as a canvas.
What about these people makes them psychopaths? They have higher coefficients than even Masaoka, who was considered to have an extremely high number already. Is it because they seek entertainment in forms that are considered to be antisocial? Or is it because they're too 'addicted' to their unusual interests? None of them seem to pose any physical danger to society; they're probably not going to hurt anyone or anything. Yet for one reason or another, Sibyl (and society) has labeled them as too abnormal, too psychopathic, and above all, too dangerous to be allowed go about as they please. So while these people have completely lost all their freedoms despite likely never having any intentions of hurting another soul, truly dangerous people like Rikako (crime coefficient of over 472!) and Makishima walk free.
For these two antagonists, even if they have not yet been labeled by society and by Sibyl as psychopaths, according to our modern day definition they are most assuredly fit to be called as such. Rikako and Makishima share some key similarities to the incarcerated psychopaths; their lives for the most part are defined by their choice of entertainment and the extent to which they procure their entertainment. Yet while the others have entertainment choices that are harmless to society, the same cannot be said of them. Rikako is a fairly easy personality to understand as it is basically spelled out during the past few episodes. Like her father, she also has a message to convey through her art pieces, but she differs from him in that she also derives a great deal of entertainment from the macabre methods she employs in creating her "art" and also from the attention her work attracts when they are exhibited in public. On the other hand, Makishima's personality is still very much an enigma, as it ought to be at this point in the series. He derives his entertainment from placing the tools of murder into the hands of individuals and then watching how they choose to wield them, but it remains to be seen if he has also has a message or theme to send to society, or if he is more like one who "just wants to watch the world burn".
An interesting question to ponder in regards to Rikako and Makishima is whether their behavior is innate or if it is the result of living in such a dystopian society. The definition of a psychopath is set by societal norms, but does that also mean that these norms can force people to become psychopaths? Or in other words, can a dystopian society like the one in PSYCHO-PASS create psychopaths out of people who in any other society would not exhibit these behaviors? Whether it is by chance or by design, in essence Sibyl is shaping society towards its norms and its averages. Any deviation, any abnormality is no longer allowed to exist. People considered as such are sent away for treatment, segregated, or locked away for life. And in the end, what remains is a society that is sadly devoid of much creativity and thus, a diverse selection of entertainment options. One of the characters even remarked that he was surprised that there was an artist who created art for art's sake rather than for wealth and fame.
With a society lacking in entertainment that can provide much needed mental stimulation to individuals with all tastes, even those with unusual tastes, perhaps this deficit has forced Rikako and Makishima to create their own twisted forms of entertainment. That said, it is difficult to determine is whether their psychopathic behavior is something that is innate or if it is a product of society – the classic nature vs. nurture debate. Would Rikako be a normal person in a non-dystopian society, or is she really just a serial killer inside waiting to come out, no matter her environment? Most likely, it is a mixture of both. People probably have an innate and latent inclination or proclivity for these behaviors, but certain environmental conditions found in society are required to provide the tools for these behaviors to come to fruition.
So far, PSYCHO-PASS has presented a fascinating and thought-provoking look at both parts of the psychopath equation: the dystopian society, and the personalities that are born or shaped by it. It might not appeal to everyone, but on the other hand, that's probably a good thing as well…


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The perfect tea cup – a science in itself
A little cup history: How the teacup got its name and lost it again
Passionate tea drinkers have long known that tea cups are not just tea cups. Depending on whether it contains health-promoting herbal tea, chilled fruit tea or aromatic East Frisian tea, it has its own design for perfect tea enjoyment.
Which object someone refers to when talking about a cup depends largely on its origin – because the term is used in very different ways in different regions. Originally he called a bowl or cups, as it is used for drinking tea in China. The word originates from the Arabic language and reached Italian port cities with the corresponding drink. Here it was initially still used for small, bowl-shaped vessels.
With the transition to the Alps, the term "cup" took on a new meaning, because other drinking utensils were already in use here: the so-called oats – straight shaped cups which protected the fingers from hot contents thanks to a handle. Therefore, the Italian "tazza" quickly became a "Tatzl" and henceforth designated a small plate or tray on which the drinking vessels found their place while serving. Even today you can order "cups" in Viennese inns and receive a set of coffee and water.
Different countries, different cups: The tea cup in everyday use
But not only Austrians and Southern Germans have their own name for cups. In other areas, too, the dishes have their own names. In northern Germany, a great representative of their kind is called a pot. Our Dutch neighbours, on the other hand, mean a whole can with this term. They call simple cups kop or – because Dutch tends to diminutive forms – kopje (small cups).
It is no coincidence that this word is reminiscent of the cup used in Great Britain, as the Dutch and English languages are closely related. However, only well-groomed British drink from a conventional tea cup. Many others prefer mugs – large, thick-walled mugs. They can be made of ceramic, stainless steel or glass and usually have an eye-catching design. This form of tea cup has its best known appearance in the office, where it often bears a motif typical of the work.
The tea cup as a design object
However, mugs are only one example of the great design variety of currently available tea cups. The range extends from the extra-thin, hand-painted porcelain model for connoisseurs to the robust stainless steel mug for outdoor enthusiasts. If you want to use your tea cup in the "coffee to go" style, you can choose from double-walled versions that keep their contents hot or cold for longer.
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To learn more about J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis visit www.TolkienLewisBooks.com
Lite rary Converts is a biographical exploration into the spiritual lives of some of the greatest writers in the English language: Oscar Wilde, Evelyn Waugh, C.S. Lewis, Malcolm Muggeridge, Graham Greene, Edith Sitwell, Siegfried Sassoon, Hilaire Belloc, G.K. Chesterton, Dorothy Sayers, T.S. Eliot and J.R.R. Tolkien. The role of George Bernard Shaw and H.G. Wells in intensifying the religious debate despite not being converts themselves is also considered.
Many will be intrigued to know more about what inspired their literary heroes; others will find the association of such names with Christian belief surprising or even controversial. Whatever viewpoint we may have, Literary Converts touches on some of the most important questions of the twentieth century, making it a fascinating read.
Editorial Reviews
"In Literary Converts, Joseph Pearce has scrutinized this roster of converts and found in it such names as Ronald Knox, R.H. Benson, G.K. Chesterton, Christopher Dawson, and many more. Catholic believers will be immensely heartened, and Christians (or others) who are not Catholic, are bound to find the whole thing vastly intriguing, if not positively convincing. Highly recommended."
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Elton John Rises in Rock Rich List
Elton John enjoyed a boost to his income as a result of his farewell tour, pushing him higher up the Sunday Times annual rich list.
The U.K. paper's chart of British musicians' worth also included members of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Queen, Genesis and Led Zeppelin, among others – with pop star Rihanna a new entry in joint third position.
Theatrical mogul Andrew Lloyd Webber shared the top spot with Paul McCartney, with an estimated fortune of £800 million ($985 million). Next came Rihanna with £468 million ($576 million), John with £360 million ($443 million) and Mick Jagger with £285 million ($350 million).
You can see the list of top rockers below.
The Sunday Times noted in a press released that John's farewell tour was responsible for a £40 million ($49 million) wealth boost.
The figures are assembled from multiple sources and represent "identifiable wealth," including property and business investments, but not hidden values such as cash in bank accounts.
The full list for 2020 – the 32nd edition – will be published on May 17.
'Sunday Times' Rock Rich List 2020
1. Paul McCartney – £800m, up £50m
2. Elton John – £360m, up £40m
3. Mick Jagger – £285m, up £10m
4. Olivia and Dhani Harrison – £270m, up £20m
4. Keith Richards – £270m, up £10m
6. Ringo Starr – £260m, up £20m
7. Rod Stewart – £200m, up £10m
7. Sting – £200m, no change
9. Brian May – £190m, up £30m
9. Roger Waters – £190m, no change
11. Eric Clapton – £175m, no change
12. Roger Taylor – £170m, up £15m
13. Charlie Watts – £165m, up £10m
14. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne – £150m, no change
15. Phil Collins – £140m, up £10m
15. John Deacon – £140m, up 10m
17. Jimmy Page – £127m, up £2m
18. David Gilmour – £116m, no change
19. Nick Mason – £110m, up £5m
20. Robert Plant – £102m, down £3m
21. Ronnie Wood – £95m, up £10m
22. Pete Townshend – £84m, up £1m
23. Mark Knopfler – £76m, up £1m


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MazeGrass 35mm Goodwood delivers a realistic looking, full, mixed tri colour . This artificial grass is made up of three shades of a slightly darker green with an added light brown mossy wire which adds to the natural look. That, combined with lush grass fibres of 35 mm provides resilience yet soft to the touch. Goodwood remains a popular choice amongst customers.
Which grass should i choose?
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Involvement of the Diaspora in Healthcare Reform in Africa
Photo Credit: Dr. Roland Holou (www.RolandHolou.com).
Without a doubt, Africa is being torn apart by many political problems indeed, but the recent Ebola outbreak was very catastrophic. This sad situation that affected some countries such as Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, etc., is calling for action. If the world keeps ignoring the neglected disease in Africa, it will be surprised by the cost of the consequences.
Efforts are being made to try to help the afflicted countries to recover from the Ebola devastation. So far, more than $50 million has been raised for the affected countries. The African Union has called all countries to cancel the debt of the countries affected by Ebola. Right now, although we do not hear about Ebola as much and the crisis is fading, we should not think that Ebola is cured and the epidemic will not happen again! Ebola has been going back and forth for many decades. A global strategy is needed to ensure this problem is tackled from all possible angles.
Summits and other types of conferences have been done to try to address the Ebola crisis. On February 6, 2015, a historical Forum was held on Africa Healthcare Reform at the African Union Mission in Washington DC. That meeting drew some of the top African professionals and stakeholders operating in the healthcare field in the USA. DiasporaEngager https://www.diasporaengager.com was privileged to be invited at that high-level meeting led by Mr. Melvin Foote, the founder and president of Constituency for Africa (CFA). The need is to "collaborate and cooperate, not just help" Africa, as mentioned by Dr. Roscoe M. Moore Jr. (retired US Assistant Surgeon General) who is the Interim Chair of CFA and also the Chair of the Africa Healthcare Infrastructure Committee.
Unfortunately, many African leaders are not considering healthcare as a top priority. At the same time, many nonprofits funded by Western countries are dominating the healthcare system in African without really contributing to the true solution. Therefore, it is imperative that the African governments give a priority to healthcare issues in their national medical budget. Additionally, African governments must better regulate their healthcare system so that outsiders do not continue to dictate what needs to be done. To succeed in this effort, religious practices and faith actions must also be considered and fostered. To fully address the issues, efforts must be made regarding: The statistics of the African professionals living in the diaspora are alarming. As of 2015, more than 135,000 doctors and nurses trained in Africa are living in the diaspora. More than 50,000 Nigerian doctors are living in North America alone. It is shocking to know that there are more medical doctors from Benin living in France than doctors living in Benin. The sad thing is that "people don't listen to Africa and its diaspora, because the Africans don't have a voice", said Prof. Allen Herman, founding Dean of the National School of Public Health in South Africa. The minds and the ideas to reform healthcare in Africa are not what lack. One of the problems is that many outsiders of Africa do not want to empower the identity of the Africans, but instead they prefer the Africans to celebrate theirs. However, as pointed out by Dr. Julius Garvey (a USA board-certified surgeon and son of the legendary pan-Africanist Marcus Garvey Jr.), the African healthcare problem is not just a brain drain issue. Even if all the diaspora healthcare workers return to Africa, it will solve just about 10% of the human resource problem. A paradigm ship is needed, and the colonial healthcare system in Africa needs to be reformed. Africa must design a curriculum so that its healthcare specialists can be trained quickly rather than trying to follow the long medical training period required in western countries. Instead of trying to train "degree nurses", Africa must train its healthcare personnel to address the need quickly.
- African healthcare system strengthening
- Healthcare system management
- Testing centers and traditional medicine
- Leadership and Behavior changes
- Training of healthcare workers
- Healthcare job creation
- Media education about healthcare
- Investment programs
- Reform of healthcare professional traveling requirement
- Agriculture implication in healthcare
- Center for Disease Control creation
African Diaspora must take the lead to reform Healthcare Infrastructure in Africa. And this reform must be done in partnership with Africa, which needs to take action and not just be waiting for free gifts from some westerners who, oftentimes, do not have Africa's interest as their main priorities. DiasporaEngager salutes the creation of the Africa Healthcare Infrastructure Committee. To learn more about the African Healthcare Infrastructure Forum & Brainstorm that took place at the African Union Mission in Washington DC on Feb 6, 2015, please visit:
The African Healthcare Infrastructure Forum & Brainstorm(Part 1)
The African Healthcare Infrastructure Forum & Brainstorm (Part 3)
Let's keep in mind that Ebola is just one of the major diseases that are devastating to Africa. What can we say about HIV, Malaria, and Tuberculosis? If you want to join us in this effort to engage the global diaspora in the development of their country, please sign up at www.DiasporaEngager.com/miniRegister.


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Implementing the Common Core State Standards doesn't have to be difficult, though many teachers may be intimidated by the language used. For instance, we used to categorize our writing prompts by "persuasive," "expository," and "narrative." The Common Core State Standards changes the wording to: "opinion," "informative/explanatory," and "narrative" for grades K-5 and "argument," "informative/explanatory," and "narrative" for grades 6-12. But that doesn't mean that the writing process or the types of prompts need to be changed.
Persuasive vs. Argument Writing
So what's the difference between persuasive writing and writing an argumentative paper? Both rely on the opinion of the writer. An argument, however, uses facts and data to support the opinion expressed. Students need to research to find evidence rather than rely on opinion alone to support their opinion (or "claim").Research can be a daunting task, especially for middle school students. I created a student-friendly argument guide you can share with your classes.
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Are you ready? :-)
A mother took her daughter to the doctor and asked him to give her an examination to determine the cause of her daughters swollen abdomen. It only took the doctor about 2 seconds to say "Your daughter is pregnant."
The mother turned red with fury and she argued with the doctor that her daughter was a good girl and would never compromise her reputation by having sex with a boy.
The doctor faced the window and silently watched the horizon.
The mother became enraged and screamed, "Quit looking out the window! Aren't you paying attention to me?" "Yes, of course I am paying attention ma'am. It's just that the last time this happened, a star appeared in the East, and three wise men came."
Two cowboys from Texas walk into a roadhouse to wash the trail dust from their throats. They stand at the bar drinking and talking about current cattle prices. Suddenly, a woman at a nearby table, who is eating a sandwich, begins to cough. After a minute or so, it becomes apparent that she is in real distress. One of the cowboys looks at her and says, "Kin ya swaller?" The woman shakes her head, no. "Kin ya breathe?" The woman begins to turn blue and shakes her head. The cowboy walks over to the woman, lifts up the back of her dress, yanks down her panties, and runs his tongue all over her butt cheeks in a circular motion. The woman is so shocked, that she has a violent spasm and the obstruction flies out of her mouth. As she begins to breathe again, the cowboy walks slowly back to the bar and takes a drink from his beer. His partner says, "Ya know, I'd heard of that there 'Hind Lick Maneuver,' but I ain't never seen nobody do it."
A lady goes to the dentist. In the chair, the dentist notices a little brown spot on one of her teeth.
"Aha, I'll have to drill this one out!" says the dentist.
"Oh no, I'd rather have a child!!!" cries the lady.
"In that case, let me adjust the chair first," replies the dentist.
A father was very ill and his son went to visit him in the hospital. Suddenly, the father began to breathe heavily and grabbed the pen and pad by the bed. With his last ounce of strength he wrote a note, dropped it, and died.
The son was so overcome with grief that he didn't remember slipping the note into his pocket. At the funeral, he reached into the pocket of his coat and immediately felt the note. He excitedly read it thinking it might be something he could recite during the service. It said:
It's your first time.
As you lie back your muscles tighten.
You put him off for a while searching for an excuse, but he refuses to be swayed as he approaches you.
He asks if you're afraid and you shake your head bravely.
He has had more experience, but it's the first time his finger has found the right place.
He probes deeply and you shiver; your body tenses; but he's gentle like he promised he'd be.
He looks deeply within your eyes and tells you to trust him - he's done this many times before.
His cool smile relaxes you and you open wider to give him more room for an easy entrance.
You begin to plead and beg him to hurry, but he slowly takes his time, wanting to cause you as little pain as possible.
As he presses closer, going deeper, you feel the tissue give way; pain surges throughout your body and you feel the slight trickle of blood as he continues.
He looks at you concerned and asks you if it's too painful.
Your eyes are filled with tears but you shake your head and nod for him to go on.
He begins going in and out with skill but you are now too numb to feel him within you.
After a few moments, you feel something bursting within you and he pulls it out of you.
You lay panting, glad to have it over.
He looks at you and smiling warmly, tells you, with a chuckle; that you have been his most stubborn yet most rewarding experience.
You smile and thank your dentist.
After all, it was your first time having a tooth pulled.
A girl goes into the doctor's office for a checkup. As she takes off her blouse, he notices a red "H" on her chest. "How did you get that mark on your chest?" asks the doctor.
"Oh, my boyfriend went to Harvard and he's so proud of it that he never takes off his Harvard sweatshirt, even when we make love," she replies. "I guess it just leaves an impression."
A couple of days later, another girl comes in for a checkup. As she takes off her blouse, he notices a blue "Y" on her chest. "How did you get that mark on your chest?" asks the doctor.
"Oh, my boyfriend went to Yale and he's so proud of it that he never takes off his Yale sweatshirt, even when we make love," she replies.
A couple of days later, another girl comes in for a checkup. As she takes off her blouse, he notices a green "M" on her chest. "Do you have a boyfriend at Michigan?" asks the doctor.
"No, but I have a girlfriend at Wisconsin. Why do you ask?"
Nurse: Doctor, Doctor, there's an invisible man in the waiting room!
Doctor: Well, go in there and tell him I can't see him!!
A man walks into the dentist's office and after the dentist examines him he says, "That tooth has to come out. I'm going to give you a shot of Novocain and I'll be back in a few minutes."
The man grabs the doc's arm. "No way. I hate needles. I'm not having any shot!"
So the dentist says, "Okay, we'll have to go with the gas."
The man replies, "Absolutely not. It makes me very sick for a couple of days. I'm not having gas."
So the dentist steps out and comes back with a glass of water. "Here," he says. "Take this pill."
The man asks "What is it?"
The doc replies, "Viagra."
The man looks surprised, "Will that kill the pain?" he asks.
"No," replies the dentist, "But it will give you something to hang on to while I pull your tooth."
A new patient was quite upset when the doctor's nurse led him to a small, curtained cubicle and told him to undress. "But I only want the doctor to look at an ingrown toenail!" he protested.
"Our rule is that everyone must undress," replied the nurse as she handed him a very skimpy johnny.
"That's a stupid rule," grumbled the patient, "making me undress just to look at my toe."
"That's nothing," growled a voice from the next cubicle. "I just came to fix the phones!"
A man was telling his neighbor, "I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me four thousand dollars, but it's state of the art. It's perfect." "Really," answered the neighbor. "What kind is it?" "Twelve thirty."