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This is a one-of-a-kind memoir on Theresa Patnode's childhood. Patnode tells of a time growing up in a large family—the fifth of twelve children—within impoverished means on a farm in the 1930s. A life filled with plenty of farm chores laced with hardships and blessings, Patnode's eye-opening account captures what life was like in a world driven by church-imposed teachings of good and evil—a world quickly evaporating in America.
First time author Theresa Patnode pens a historic collection of stories. Patnode's first person narrative features a much younger version of the acclaimed humanitarian novelist. Now in her 70s, Patnode scripts her text to reflect the mindset of a girl in grade school. Frequently rabbit-chasing to include a memorable tidbit here or there while keeping to each chapter's thematic structure, Patnode offers readers detailed descriptions of her world growing up on the northern edge of the Adirondack Mountains in Ellenburg, New York. Patnode not only captures the ins and outs of farming, but also how home life and schooling are directly connected with the Catholic Church.
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Business is quite complex but if done correctly can give great results. Business requires capital, labor, land, and entrepreneurship. Good business leadership can merge them all and balance them perfectly such that it produces positive results. But all of that requires good leadership. The class business leaders like Sheldon Barris and others know how to run their business and they care about their employees and upgrade their leadership theory to help make a suitable working environment for them. Sheldon Barris Jorlee has carried on a multitude of other personal and business ventures and enjoyed success in not one, but two careers for more than three decades. What is a business without labor right? So an employee's concern is your concern.
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Remember the style of the leader decides the future of the company. It all comes down to five reasons why business leadership is important which are stated below:
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Setting a sure goal:
Good leadership plays a key role in taking organizations and businesses towards success. An effective leader knows when and how to run the business and the utilization of its resources.
A well-trained leader will appoint goals and make plans that will help reach that goal thus growing the business. Well trained leaders make strategies; do things accordingly along with motivating the employees to work with dedication to reach organizational goals.
Keeping the Employees Motivated:
The business leaders must make sure in every step of work the employees are always motivated. Employees are the pillar of business and if they lose will to work, the business will falter and crumble. A good leadership shall offer incentives and promotions for the employees to keep them on their tracks. If an employee is doing great work, rewards shall be awarded as this will instill goodwill in fellow employees to work hard and reach organizational objectives.
Making better use of Resources and Support:
Though the finance department takes care of the resources required by the organization to reach its objectives, the leader has to ask its fellow employees what they require to enhance their performance. The business leader will make sure they receive the resources for an improvement in performance and taking the business to new heights.
Developing the skills of Employees:
A good business leader has many talents; one includes encouraging the employees to gather knowledge about their work. It is natural, as much as they learn, it will do wonders for the business as they will be able to work more effectively and also grow as a person.
Sharing new Strategic Visions:
An organization's strategies are changed to new ones by the management and this might create a state of confusion in the employees. Business leadership must inform this change to the employees by email, meetings or any mode of communication. This ensures that the employees can prepare themselves for the tasks to come.


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Budapest City Guide
Budapest is a scenic spa city, perfect for a weekend getaway. Renowned as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe it's famous for its spas, historical sites, the opera and nightlife.
The city is made up of two halves; the historical Buda which is filled with World Heritage sites and Baroque-style architecture and the more modern Pest, known for its Art Nouveau buildings. Together they offer a charming city in beautiful surroundings and a great selection of things to do.
Dominating the city skyline, Castle Hill is home to Budapest landmarks Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion
The Spa Capital of Europe, there are over 40 spas including Széchenyi and Gellért
An iconic gothic-revival building on the banks of the River Danube
A trip to Castle Hill is on almost everyone's agenda during a visit to Budapest. Many of Budapest's most iconic landmarks are located here such as Buda Caste, Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion. There are a number of viewpoints in the area which offer panoramic views of the city including the Hungarian Houses of Parliament and Chain Bridge.
The Jewish Quarter of Budapest is full of hidden treasures which played an important role in the development of the modern day Hungary. Wander around the Jewish district and you will come across a number of attractions such as the Hungarian Jewish Museum and the tree lined Dohány Street. This is home to the Dohány Street Synagogue – the largest synagogue in Europe and the second largest in the world, seating 3,000.
Budapest has a rich history and the museums throughout the city give you a glimpse into this; House of Terror Museum, the Hungarian Architectural Museum, Hungarian Film Historical Collection and the Hungarian National Museum are just a few of these. There's also a few unique museums such as the Pinball Museum, the House of Hungarian Wines and the Dreher Beer Museum.
Budapest's thermal springs were discovered by the Romans and it is now one of the most popular spa cities in the world. There are over 40 spas using the mineral-rich, and sometimes radioactive thermal waters from beneath the city.
The city has an exciting live music scene; this is focused on the operas held at the beautiful neo-Renaissance Hungarian State Opera House. The international music festival Sziget is held annually and street performers and folk bands play shows in venues throughout Budapest.
When it comes to food and drink Budapest is known for its coffee houses, wine, strudel and bistros offering traditional Hungarian dishes. If you enjoy great coffee then a visit to one, or two of the different coffee houses is a must. Popular places include Tamp and Pull, considered the source of the growth of the hip coffee houses in Budapest, and for those who prefer their coffee black there's Fekete (Hungarian for black).
Hungarian cuisine centres around meat dishes, often flavoured with paprika and served with potatoes and cabbage, popular dishes include gulyás, pörkölt and töltött káposzta. It will cost around 4400 HUF/€14 per person for an evening meal.
The humid continental climate of Budapest offers very distinct seasons, summers are hot and dry, rivalling many Mediterranean resorts and winters are cold, with snowfall being a common occurrence.
Budapest is a great place to visit all year round with each season offering something a little different. Spring and Autumn's mild temperatures make it ideal for those wanting to do lots of sightseeing away from the summer crowds. Summer temperatures in Budapest are high, perfect for those wanting to enjoy the outdoor pools of the spas and the famous Sziget Festival. Budapest is transformed in the winter with snowstorms, Christmas markets, ice rinks and the Fridge Festival.
Flights to Budapest are available from most of the UK airports from both low cost and national airlines. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport serves the city of Budapest and is located 25km south east of Budapest city centre.


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Alicia Finnigan of Division I Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia has received the Elite 90 Award for the student-athlete with the top GPA at the 2018 Women's NCAA DI Swimming and Diving Championships.
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Square, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) announced today that Sarah Friar has informed the company of her intention to step down as Chief Financial Officer of Square in order to accept an offer to become Chief Executive Officer of Nextdoor.David Viniar, Square's Lead Independent Director, former CFO of Goldman Sachs and current member of its Board of Directors, will lead the search for a new CFO. Friar will stay at Square into December to ensure an orderly transition."As Square's CFO, Sarah steered us through an IPO and helped build a growing ecosystem of businesses that will scale into the future," said Jack Dorsey, CEO of Square. "Sarah leaves us having established a culture of entrepreneurship and discipline across the entire company. She has been an amazing leader, partner, and friend, and we are grateful for all she's done for Square." "These past six years at Square have been an incredible journey," said Sarah Friar. "It is rare to work at a company that aligns such a meaningful purpose with unbounded market opportunity. It has been a privilege to work with such a talented executive team, who pushed me and the company to move further and faster every day."


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MOST states are making good progress on their water resource plans, according to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority's latest quarterly progress report.
But MDBA water resource planning and accounting executive director Peta Derham said the March report also showed NSW continued to lag behind in its submission.
"Water resource plans represent the on-ground delivery of the Basin Plan," she said.
"They set new and transparent rules on how much water can be taken from the river system and groundwater reserves, and ensure water use limits in each area are not exceeded over time.
"They give everyone confidence that water users are doing the right thing."
Dr Derham said this month the final three Vic plans for accreditation were recommended to Water Resources Minister Keith Pitt by the MDBA.
"Together with those already in place for the Wimmera-Mallee, these three plans will complete the package for Vic, which will then join Qld and SA in being fully compliant with the Basin Plan," she said.
There are 33 water resource plan areas in total: 19 for surface water, 19 for groundwater and five that cover both.
Eight have been completed, three are with the Minister for consideration, the two ACT plans are being assessed by the MDBA and the 20 NSWs plans are yet to be delivered for MDBA assessment.
Dr Derham said it was encouraging to see the NSW government restart stakeholder consultations to ensure their local water resource plans were fit for purpose and reflected the unique character of each catchment.
"We look forward to receiving advice from NSW about their intention to submit water resource plans for our assessment in the coming weeks," she said.
"Agreements have been in place to support the use of the Basin Plan's sustainable diversion limits since July 1, 2019, but it's important that the rules are formalised in the water resource plans and fully transparent for everyone to see."
Dr Derham said plans for northern NSW were expected to include commitments to effectively protect water for downstream communities and the environment during periods of low flow, consistent with the strong action taken by the state government to use embargoes that protected this year's first flows.
The MDBA's process to assess each water resource plan against the requirements of the Basin Plan is published along with the completed plans on the MDBA website at mdba.gov.au/basin-plan-roll-out/water-resource-plans.
The Quarterly Report is available at mdba.gov.au/publications/mdba-reports/water-resource-plan-quarterly-reports
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ARISE SRI LANKA taking shape
They say when the going gets tough, the tough get going…and that is precisely the position where Sri Lanka is concerned.
When the coronavirus pandemic, engulfed the world, most countries found the going extremely tough, and, eventually, Covid-19 had a field day – claiming many lives, in the process.
The big nations, in the Western world, seemed to have suffered the most.
We, in Sri Lanka, however, can be proud of the fact that we were able to tackle the Covid-19 situation, to a great extent.
Even the World Health Organisation (WHO) has acknowledged the fact that we have handled the coronavirus pandemic, in an exceptional way.
In this context, we have got to salute the frontliners, who worked tirelessly to keep the pandemic, under control, in our paradise island.
Just a 'thank you' wouldn't do, where Richard de Zoysa is concerned. He wants the world to know how successful we have been in curtailing the spread of Covid-19, and the people behind the project.
Richard, Chairman of Elite Promotions & Entertainment (Pvt) Ltd., is always in the news when it comes to grandeur musical events, and, this time, he has decided to do something totally different – as a 'thank you' to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the government, the tri-forces, the police, doctors, nurses, the health authorities, and all the others involved in the fight against Covid-19.
Several local artistes, although very badly hit by the pandemic – where work is concerned – have decided to join forces, with Richard, to tell the world, in song, how grateful the country is to all those responsible for keeping Sri Lanka safe.
The project, Richard is working on, would not only showcase Sri Lankan entertainers, to the world, but also raise funds, and create awareness on preventive/curative steps to curtail the spread of this deadly virus.
The show will take the form of a telethon, on Saturday, August 29th, and will be aired to many parts of the globe, said Richard.
The show will not be open to the public, due to the safety requirements of facial masks and social distancing, but you would be able to take in the scene, in the comfort of your home, on TV and social media.
ARISE SRI LANKA will bring into the spotlight several well-known local acts.
A doctor, too, has been included in the line-up, in order to show the world that we have got doctors who are excellent singers, as well.
Dr. Nilanka Anjalee Wickramasinghe will face the mike, backed by the group Mirage, and her contribution will be 'Killing Me Softly.'
Those who have heard her sing have described her as excellent.
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Constitutions and amendments
By Neville Ladduwahetty
The 20th Amendment (20A) to the Constitution has become a topic of spirited debate and discussion. Much of it is generated by misunderstanding the true intent of 20A. It should not be a durable amendment to the Constitution. Instead, it should be temporary, until a comprehensive new Constitution is developed and presented to the nation.
Until then, 20A should serve as a stop gap for the Executive President to address the unprecedented challenges the country has to face following the COVID-19 pandemic. With this in mind, the intent of 20A should be to either repeal those provisions that had been introduced by the 19th Amendment to seriously dilute executive powers as admitted by the framers of 19A or to repeal 19A altogether and restore the executive powers the President had under the 1978 Constitution. It is only by removing the constraints that exist under 19A that the President would be in a position to address the daunting challenges that lie ahead. Without strengthening the hand of the Executive, the formidable task of social and economic recovery that the country is compelled to face because of the global pandemic would be a near impossibility.
THE NEED for 20A
The two most formidable issues that should engage the full attention of the government and the nation are:
(1) The need to continue with the very effective measures adopted to contain COVID-19 in order to prevent the possibility of a resurgance.
(2) The absolute urgency to revive the seriously depressed economy, brought about nationally and globally by the pandemic.
As far as the first issue is concerned, the government has demonstrated very effectively that it has the capabilities and organizing abilities to implement procedures and practices to maintain the health of the nation to such a degree that the President and the Sri Lankan nation have received international acclaim. An equally encouraging aspect is the support extended by the public to the call of the government to practice the health safeguards recommended by the government. What the government and the nation have collectively achieved is a shining example to the world for which we as a nation could be proud of.
The elephant in the room is how to revive the depressed economy. While the measures that need to be adopted are bound to test the skills and ingenuities of the entire nation, an equally important factor that would have a direct bearing is the freedom for the government, in particular the President and the executive branch, to act without being constrained by the fetters introduced by 19A.
There is no denying the fact that 19A was introduced with the deliberate intent of diluting executive powers of the President. In fact, Dr. Jayampathy Wickramaratne P.C., (Dr. JW) referring to 19A, has admitted that the initial attempt was "to completely abolish the Presidential system of government". This attempt failed because the Supreme Court ruled that the intended attempt would require a referendum. The end result was the compromised version of 19A. According to Dr. JW, "The experience under 19A clearly showed the need to completely abolish the Presidential form of government and move towards a Parliamentary form…" (The Island, September 8, 2020).
The approach should not be to analyze which Article should be amended and to what degree, since such an exercise would not only be time consuming but also would add to the confusion that already exists in 19A. Instead, the approach should be to undo the entirety of 19A, and for the executive power of the President that had existed under the 1978 Constitution to be restored, for the simple reason that tough measures are needed to overcome the economic black hole Sri Lanka is in, the likes of which the nation as a whole has never seen.
The argument that such an approach would restore what is often described as draconian executive power amounting to a Presidential dictatorship that had existed under the 1978 Constitution, is unfounded if one realizes the full impact of the economic catastrophe the nation is currently facing. The situation is so dire that the bulk of the nation is more concerned with the basics of existence and survival rather than about niceties of Democracy and Good Governance that only the fortunate few could afford to be concerned about.
THE NEED for a NEW CONSTITUTION
Having addressed the short term issues, the next is the long term issue of a new Constitution. The genesis for 19A and 20A is the 1978 Constitution. Therefore, any anomalies and contradictions that exist in amendments invariably are a result of anomalies and contradictions in the 1978 Constitution. Describing the system of government under the 1978 Constitution, Dr. JW quotes Dr. Colvin R. De Silva as having described the 1978 Constitution "as a constitutional presidential dictatorship dressed in the raiment of a parliamentary democracy' (Ibid). The comment is justified because the 1978 Constitution has features of Presidential and Parliamentary systems, notwithstanding that each represents one of the two ideologically completely different systems of government by which practically all democracies are governed. If such contrasting systems are incorporated in a single constitution confusion is inevitable, as evident from the 1978 Constitution and its related amendments. Therefore, the framers of a new constitution should endeavour to base it on either one or the other, a Presidential or a Parliamentary system, but certainly not a mix of both.
PARLIAMENTARY and PRESIDENTIAL
FORMS of GOVERNMENT
Under a Parliamentary system, Parliament is supreme and as described in the 1972 Constitution is the "supreme instrument of State Power". This means that Parliament is responsible for Legislative and Executive functions. A few members of Parliament are selected by the Prime Minister to form the Cabinet of Ministers to exercise the executive functions of the government. Consequently, the Cabinet of Ministers is responsible and answerable to Parliament.
On the other hand, under a Presidential system, the cardinal principle is the separation of Legislative and Executive power. This separation is underscored by the fact that each branch is separately elected by the people and responsible for the exercise of separate powers, namely Legislative and Executive. This separation is clearly outlined in Articles 4 (a) and 4 (b) respectively, of the 1978 Constitution.
Article 4 (a) states: "the legislative power of the People shall be exercised by parliament…".
Article 4 (b) states: "the executive power of the People, including the defence of Sri Lanka, shall be exercised by the President…".
Commenting on the executive power of the people, the Supreme Court in S.D. No. 04/2015 stated: "It is in this background that the Court in the Nineteenth Amendment Determination came to a conclusion that the transfer, relinquishment or removal of the power attributed to one organ of government to another organ or body would be inconsistent with Article 3 read with Article 4 of the Constitution. Though Article 4 provides the form and manner of the sovereignty of the people, the ultimate act or decision of the executive functions must be retained by the President. So long as the President remains the Head of the Executive, the exercise of his powers remain supreme or sovereign in the executive field and to others to whom such power is given must derive the authority from the President or exercise the Executive power vested in the President as a delegate of the President".
On the other hand, Article 43 (1) states: "There shall be a Cabinet of Ministers charged with the direction and control of the Government of the Republic which shall be collectively responsible and answerable to Parliament".
Commenting on Article 43 (1) the Supreme Court in the same case, S.D. No. 04/2015 stated: "This important Article underscores that the Cabinet collectively is charged with the exercise of Executive power, which is expressed as the direction and control of the Government of the Republic and the collective responsibility of Cabinet of which the President is the Head. It establishes conclusively that the President is not the sole repository of Executive power under the Constitution. It is the Cabinet of Ministers collectively, and not the President alone, which is charged with the direction and control of the Government.
This Cabinet is answerable to Parliament. Therefore, the Constitution itself recognizes that Executive power is exercised by the President and by the Cabinet of Ministers, and that the President shall be responsible to Parliament and the Cabinet of Ministers, collectively responsible and answerable to Parliament with regard to the exercise of such powers…".
It is evident from the opinions cited above that the powers of the President depend on whether he acts under provisions of Article 4 (b) or Article 43 (1). For instance, under provisions of 4 (b) the "President as the Head of the Executive is sovereign in the executive field". However, if the President acts under provisions of Article 43 (1) the Court stated that "the Constitution itself recognizes that Executive power is exercised by the President and by the Cabinet of Ministers". The potential for such contrasting interpretations that exist in the 1978 Constitution have been blindly repeated in 19A without regard for their relevance or irrelevance.
Another serious contradiction often overlooked is that a President elected by the People should be recognized as being co-equal with Parliament under provisions of separation of power. Therefore, the President cannot be responsible to another organ of government– the Parliament. Furthermore, if the Cabinet of Ministers derive their authority from the President as interpreted by the Supreme Court, the Cabinet cannot be responsible and answerable to Parliament either. Under the circumstances, Article 33A that calls for the President to be responsible to Parliament "for the due exercise performance and discharge of his powers, duties and functions" is a violation of the principle of separation of power.
The few examples cited above amply demonstrate that while the framework of the 1978 Constitution is essentially Presidential, it has sufficient elements of a Parliamentary Democracy to warrant the Judiciary from giving contrasting opinions depending on which Article it interprets. This ambiguity requires Sri Lanka to adopt either a Presidential or a Parliamentary system, but not a mix of both systems. Despite the fact that such contradictions have been brought to the attention of the public, confusion has reigned uninterrupted. Therefore, the need is for Parliament to vote on which system of government is best suited to govern Sri Lanka. Furthermore, when formulating a new constitution, it is also recommended that a fresh approach be incorporated to devolve power to the smallest practical workable unit in order to strengthen operations in the periphery.
According to media reports the intention of the government is to introduce the 20th Amendment. Indications are that each Article would be reviewed and amended where necessary. Such an exercise is bound to repeat the contradictions in 19A because the framers mechanically copied provisions from the 1978 Constitution without understanding what separation of power is all about in a Presidential system. Therefore, it is best to repeal 19A completely, and go back to the powers exercised by the President under the 1978 Constitution as a stop gap measure until a new constitution is formulated. Such an interim measure is vital in order to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 and to equip the executive with necessary powers to revive the depressed economy.
Critics to such an approach may consider it to be the death knell to Parliamentary democracy. What such critics forget is that the country is in such dire straits economically, that drastic measures need to be introduced if the country is to get back to some degree of normalcy. Proof of the merits of such an approach is evident from the uncompromising measures successfully adopted by the government to contain COVID-19; a fact acknowledged internationally. The reversal to the past is intended to be only until such time that a new constitution is tabled and adopted by Parliament and the People at a referendum.
In summary, the essence of the recommendation is for the 20A to define a clear two-step approach. Step One is to repeal all of 19A and strengthen the hand of the President and the executive with necessary powers to address all issues relating to COVID-19, and to also adopt all necessary measures to revive the economy. Step Two is for Parliament to vote and give clear direction as to whether the new constitution should be based on a Presidential or Parliamentary system to address all issues relating to good governance in all respects. Adopting such a clear cut approach without ambiguities would enable Sri Lanka to be free of the current fog of confusion, and embark on a fresh Chapter in her history.
The Downfall of Democracy
All this unwanted fuss about the author or drafter of the 20A has led to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa making it clear he is the leader of the Government and the Pohottuva. Let's have no doubts about it anymore. Let's stop asking about any role that the Justice Minister Ali Sabry or Law Pundit and Education Minister G. L. Peiris had in this.
The five-member Cabinet Committee appointed by PM Mahinda Rajapaksa has also been pushed aside. This clearly shows the declining power-position of Rajavasala Mahinda himself. We are in the reality of a rising authoritarian rule, with a path to what the Pohottuva champions consider to be a "Democratic Dictatorship".
It has all to do with the two-thirds majority in parliament. We are moving to the total sovereignty of the people-elected President … the stuff of a monarchy of the past that is being revived more than 70 years after independence from British colonial rule.
The assurance of Democracy in the role of the 20A comes from our acting Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Dayani Mendis, who told the 45th Session of the Human Rights Council that 20A would be discussed and debated in Parliament, following a complete democratic process, where all the stakeholders would have the opportunity to present their views.
What she did not say was that the final decision lay with the ruling majority of the Rajavasala Power Holders. She also said that the UN Human Rights High Commissioner's comments on the 20A were unwarranted and pre-judgmental, based on presumption. What a wonderful diplomatic analysis of a rising threat to Democracy in this island.
The democracy that we are telling the world today is about the great Hand Raisers or "Ath Ussanno" in our parliamentary politics. Many of them in today's parliament raised their hands for the 17A. All of them cheerfully raised their hands for the 18A. All but one of them raised their hands for the 19A, with amendments to it too. And now they are waiting with impatience and restlessness to raise both hands, if necessary, for the 20A. You can't stop this Ath Usssana promoters of a rising Family Power or Pavul Balaya.
This is a muddled collection of one-time Samasamajists, Communists, UNP players, SLFP Bandaranaike shakers, MEP – Gunawardena performers, JVP culprits, Central Bank felons, EPF fraudsters, Royal Pavilion destroyers, and current rapists of the ever shrinking forest cover of Sri Lanka.
To think that any of these Hand Raisers have any understanding or belief in democracy is contempt for the entire democratic process. These are political hoodlums and delinquents who have moved far away from the callers and supporters of Democracy, in the fight against colonial rule.
We are caught in the crooked politics of the Rajavasala Kelikarayas – Royal Family Players – to whom Democracy is the very threat to survival. The 20A is the core and cover of the rising Rajapaksa dictatorship, and nothing else. It is the trampling and burying of everything democratic of the 19A (certainly with its shortcomings) that all of these hoodlums raised their hands for, except one.
A country that obtained its democratic background, moving away from a local and foreign monarchic thinking and attitudes, from the British, we now seem to be moving back to the reality of current British or UK politics. This is the stuff of the Boris Johnson politics that is having its say in the UK today. They are proudly moving to the violation of international agreements and the very substance of the parliamentary process.
If the UK can violate international agreements, what is wrong in Sri Lanka violating the very substance and reality of democracy, through the play of majority power in Parliament, which was the stuff of those who violated peace and the people through Nazism, and the Idi Amin realities of power?
The opposition to the 20A has to take on a process of public understanding of the crises that lie ahead, as we see the rising power of authoritarian dominance. There is much more than the SJB and Sajith Premadasa's call for a revived 19A. The need is for the revival of the very substance of democracy. It has to be done throughout the country, moving away from ethnic, religious, caste and other divisions that are the reality of Sri Lankan society and politics.
Just take a look at the politics of the wholly defeated UNP today. With Ruwan Wijewardene elected as Deputy Leader of the party, it has gone back to the Uncle-Nephew-Party it was known for in its early years in power. This is the stuff in local politics that can give a good playing hand to the Pohottuva activists.
The Gotabhaya Rajapaksa leadership of the Government and the Pohottuva is the very substance of ruling politics and governance today! The Opposition seems to be playing a Joker with its moves to strengthen Mahinda Rajapaksa power. Mahinda will remain where he is and Gotabaya will be the ruler of the Rajavasala and the Lankadveepa.
Fighting the 20A is the beginning of a new call for a rescued and revived Democracy, whatever we tell the UN Human Rights bodies and the rest of the world about us.
It is the reality of the Downfall of Democracy, and the Rajavasala Rise!
Social Inequalities and People's Movements in New Normal South Asia: Emerging Trends
By Shavini De Silva,
Programme Officer, Regional Centre for Strategic Studies
South Asia is home to 40% of the world poor, even though it is considered one of the fastest growing regions in the world. In the last 15 years, South Asia has also experienced the highest number of terrorist activity in the world. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on multifaceted inequalities in South Asia is profound and it affects vulnerable and marginalized groups disproportionately. It tends to widen inequalities and deepen insecurities in society, particularly among marginalized sections. The paradox of the COVID 19 pandemic, on the one hand, has increased the amount of existing social inequalities and on the other hand it has subdued the vibrant social movements in the region. One of the defining features in social and political landscape in South Asia is the existence of a variety of social movements through history. During the pandemic period, the world also witnessed the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter Movement in the United States and the West. It was in this context Regional Centre for Strategic Studies held a webinar on the theme "Social Inequalities and Emerging Trends in People's Movements in Post- COVID South Asia. The purpose of the webinar was to generate a discourse to identify trends in people and movements in post-COVID South Asia.
Four world-renowned scholars/social activists in South Asia spoke at the webinar. The distinguished panelists consisted of Prof. Kalinga Tudor Silva, former Professor of Sociology and Dean of the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Dr. Umakant, a well-known social activists in New Delhi, Prof. Rasul Bakhsh Rais a Professor of Political Science in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), and Mr. Hari Sharma, the Executive Director of Alliance for Social Dialogue/Social Science Baha, Kathmandu. Professor Karori Singh the Emeritus Fellow/Professor of South Asian Studies and Former Director, South Asia Studies Centre, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, INDIA, and Professor Keerawela, Executive Director of the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies. moderated the panel discussion.
In bringing Sri Lankan experience to the discussion, Prof. Kalinga Tudor Silva stated that Sri Lanka could be seen as an outstanding success in terms of control of COVID-19 during the past six months. The well-developed health infrastructure in the country also reflected in earlier success in malaria eradication and various other public health achievements including reduction in infant mortality and progressive increase in life expectancy and coordinated effort at COVID-19 control by a new political regime committed to the task of containing the disease at points of origin are among the factors contributing to the crisis management.
There are, however, some important concerns about the social inequality connected with the pattern of infection. During the early phase, the community infections were reported disproportionately in urban low income neighborhoods, typically with a notable minority presence. The worker returnees from other countries and the substance users and their contacts have been two groups of civilians most affected by the COVID-19 infections. The decision by the state to impose mandatory cremation on all deaths attributed to COVID-19 has been heavily criticized by the Muslim community, who believe in maintaining religious rituals of burying the dead. The National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 established by the president in response to the pandemic chaired by the military commander is conspicuous by the absence of any civil society representation or any persons with professional skills in understanding and responding to social and cultural issues related to handling the multifaceted social crisis inevitably resulting from the pandemic.
Discrimination and exclusion during COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown in India was the focus of Dr. Umakant's presentation. He stated that as the number of reported COVID-19 cases has surpassed 3 million in India. It is now high time to not only address the ways and means for ending the pandemic but also to highlight the caste based discrimination and exclusion faced by Dalits, Adivasis and Other Backward Caste (OBC) people in different parts of India during pandemic. Any disaster is not caste/race neutral, it affects the disadvantaged people quite adversely leading government officials along with society at large to maintaining colossal amounts of socio-economic inequality. The case of sanitation workers stands as a dehumanizing experience can be cited as a case in point. Having to eradicate dirt and filth along with the inhumane fact that society at large practices have remained an issue of great concern. Despite being the frontline warrior against Covid-19, they have not been provided with enough safety equipment and even parity with health personnel's. The fact that migrant workers are been labeled as nowhere people stands at a critical issue. Within a four-hour notice, the national lockdown was announced by the government which led millions of migrant workers to a state of vulnerability. This in turn resulted them to walk thousands of kilometers back to their villages facing great hardships and misery. In recent research findings, it was also noted that the most marginalized sections of society namely, Dalits, Adivasis and LGBT had to endeavor extreme levels of suffering during the nationwide lockdown Furthermore the response of State has been completely dissatisfying as levels of inequality have risen which may take a long time to overcome. The question still lies at the necessary precautions that need to be exercised during the discourse of a pandemic. Social distancing within the South Asian context has its own connotations of discrimination and exclusion relating to cast which makes it more challenging to combat. More than anything else a sense of solidarity, empathy, generosity, warmth, compassion, share and care is needed, not only in helping the humanity but also to inculcate values in the younger generation. This could be distinguished as Ubuntu, a term popularized by Bishop Desmond Tutu during Anti-Apartheid struggle days. A society without Ubuntu is a dead society.
Traditional caste system, tribal identities and ethnic biases along with minority religion and economic class are the contributing factors that play a role in marginalization and discrimination against certain groups, Prof. Rasul Rais said. The issue of economic and social inequality spans to the vast portion of the countrysides as minority of big landlords own much of the agricultural lands, the rest of the remaining majorities work as peasants. The landowning class dominating the political parties and the electoral system have not allowed land reforms to take place. The urban areas that are growing rapidly, with the migration of landless and the rising middle classes show the same trend in housing, allocation of geographical spaces, access to educational facilities and categories of jobs, or joblessness. As an elite-dominated society, Pakistan runs an "elitist economy" and a hierarchical social order. The decades of economic growth and modernisation have not altered much the social structural reasons that continue to reproduce inequality in different forms. The poor have larger families, mostly illiterate and live in congested places and live on daily wages. By their economic circumstances, they have been exposed to the pandemic disproportionally more than the affluent sections of the society that have better education, living conditions and economic means.
The social movements in Pakistan against class discrimination, land reforms, social equality and equal right are weak or non-existent whereas the liberal sections of the civil society are more focused on political, gender and ideological issues replicating the agenda of political parties. The religious groups that have proliferated and have more means and street powers have greater interest in identity construction, Islamization and conservative social ethos while weak, fragmented and divided social movements, equality, rights, health and justice remain marginalized issues.
Dr. Hari Sharma of Nepali Social Science Baha paid attention to impact of political structures on social and political processes. It is of key importance to take political interests into consideration as it is a main factor in deciding how preventive and remedial measures should be exercised accordingly, especially in the face of social, economic and natural disasters. This could be viewed against the backdrop that populist politics has integrated with nationalism over the most recent years posing a grave threat to the democratic political practices and minority interests. The rational politics in Nepal stands at a critical juncture and the Nepalese people live in difficult times, despite unprecedented challenges created by COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Hari Sharma emphasized that it is a vital fact that democratic elements reclaim political space which has been lost.
Professor Singh moderated the session by questioning what went wrong and how new form of inequalities came into existence. Those who want to stick to the status quo turn a blind eye to growing social inequalities emphasizing the importance of growth and development. One of the outcomes of this approach would be that society at large becomes less sensitive to social inequality and academics also play a very poor role in bringing real social issues to the discussion forums. Hence, it is necessary for new social movements to recognize emerging trends of inequality in post COVID South Asia. The discussion underscored the need to give priority to emerging inequalities in post CIDID South Asia in national and regional discourses.
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The chairperson for the Local Government and Rural Development Committee of Parliament Patricia Appiagyei has served notice Parliament will investigate how some 86 vehicles imported by government have been left to rot at the Local Government Institute in Accra.
The 86 cross country vehicles originally brought into the country to be used by district chief executives, were not distributed by the Kufuor administration because there was no written document covering the transaction.
Speaking on the issue, Mrs Appiagyei said "it becomes an issue that we [Local Government and Rural Development Committee] should show great interest in and ensure that we deal with it and find solution to it because almost 10 years now, some vehicles have been deposited somewhere without any use and it is a real cost to the nation."
"…Therefore, we will be very much interested into looking into this issue and find solutions to it," Mrs Appiagyei told Accra-based Citi FM.
She stressed "one other thing I want you to know is the fact that, I don't know whether it's gone through some legal process."
She added: "Anything within the legal process is within the courts and what we cannot do is that once the issue is in the hands of legal personnel, we cannot do much about it unless the court decides towards how it ought to be done.
"Apart from that, we will recommend to government as to which line is supposed to be taken."


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Today's Faith Workout was written by the leadership team at FAITH RXD New York City. Local FAITH RXD Chapters meet all over the world, hosting Service Events and free Faith +Fitness Events that include a workout and faith discussion. Connect to local chapter near you.
Galatians 6:1-2
A real community involves relationships that are woven together closely. At the gym, we have opportunities to help each other through a workout. In life, we have the same opportunities as the people around us are in a trial.
How much do you care about others? When your friends or family go through hard times, do you feel like you are going through a hard time with them? Or is there no connection?
A friend of mine was working with a lady who had become the "Negative Nancy" of the office. Not only was her attitude declining, her work performance was declining as well. And we all know that when one member of the team is slacking, others have to pick up the slack in order to complete the task. She gently approached Nancy with a "gentle spirit" (6:1) and brought to light her recent activities. Nancy humbly acknowledged her mistakes and made the changes to her attitude and her work performance.
We are meant to be a community that loves and serves one another because God loved us first. In response to His grace, we care so much for people when they go through trials, stumble in sin, and search for purpose. Our hearts should feel what they are going through. We may have all of the right scriptures to tell someone in those hard times, but many times, we just need to bear the burden with them. When a friend stumbles in sin, we hurt because it hurts God. We carry the weight of them falling, and pray with them to turn from sin towards God.
Galatians 6 gives us a strong sense of community because we are urged to be there for each other. Want to fulfill the law of Christ? Examine yourself, think of others first, and give up your heart.
Skill Work:
- Take a step back and look at the relationships around you. Is there anyone who has a heavy load that you can help with?
- Are you missing opportunities to support your friends through a workout?
- Be bold in noticing someone struggling and offer to pray with them. God is a faithful God.


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The Central Connecticut football team defeated Saint Francis U on Saturday afternoon at DeGol Field in Loretto, PA. The Blue Devils (3-9, 1-5 NEC) scored a go ahead touchdown with 11 seconds remaining to win the game 22-17 over the Red Flash (5-6, 3-3 NEC).
With his team trailing 17-16 with 2:24 left, quarterback Nick SanGiacomo led the Blue Devils on a 10-play, 75-yard drive to take the lead. SanGiacomo capped the drive by plunging into the end zone on a one-yard sneak with 11 seconds remaining.
The CCSU defense delivered an incredible performance on Saturday afternoon, limiting the nation's leading rusher Khairi Dickson to just 58 yards on 27 carries.
In addition to bottling up Dickson, the Blue Devils limited the Red Flash to just 176 yards of total offense. CCSU held SFU to 90 yards through the air and 86 yards on the ground.
The Blue Devil special teams unit also came through by blocking a field goal, the sixth straight game the CCSU has recorded a block on special teams.
Senior Chris Abner who blocked the field goal, his third of the season, also led the defense with seven tackles. On the defensive line sophomore Asia Bolling recorded a team-high eight tackles with a pair of sacks, including a sack and forced fumble on the final play of the game.
The Blue Devils scored three touchdowns on the day with SanGiacomo contributing to all three. SanGiacomo connected with junior Brennden Cullen late in the first quarter for a seven-yard touchdown pass.
SanGiacomo then ran for a touchdown with 5:35 left in the second quarter, as he plunged into the end zone from one-yard out. SanGiacomo's second rushing touchdown, was also a one-yard rush and gave the Blue Devils their first conference win of the season.
Earlier in the fourth quarter the Blue Devils had closed the gap to 17-16 on a career-long 39-yard field goal by sophomore Ed Groth.
The Red Flash scored 10 points in the first six minutes after CCSU's first two drives stalled and Saint Francis was able to start inside the Blue Devil 20 yard line. SFU scored on a Lance Geesey field goal and a rush by Dickson.
The two first half CCSU touchdowns gave the Blue Devils a 13-10 lead, but SFU recaptured it on a touchdown pass from Zack Drayer to Anthony Abeid early in the fourth quarter.
SanGiacomo finished 11-of-23 for 165 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for two scores. He passed Sam Trione for third on CCSU's career passing list early in the game.
Senior Tyrell Holmes caught three passes for 71 yards in the victory. Senior Rob Hollomon finishes his career with a school record 3,672 rushing yards.
April 17, 2015 Football Registers 206 to "Be The Match"
April 7, 2015 Football Announces 2015 Schedule
April 3, 2015 Rossomando Gives Update on Spring Practice
March 31, 2015 Football Spring Practice in Full Swing
February 3, 2015 Football Announces Signing Day Recruits
December 13, 2014 Hollomon Named All-New England
November 26, 2014 Five Football Blue Devils Earn All-NEC
November 24, 2014 Bolling Earns Three Player of the Week Awards
November 22, 2014 Blue Devils Win in Final Seconds at Saint Francis
November 21, 2014 Football Travels to SFU for Season Finale
November 15, 2014 Football Falls to Howard in Harmony Classic on Saturday
November 13, 2014 Football Hosts Howard in NAACP Harmony Classic
November 10, 2014 Minor Named Special Teams Player of the Week
November 8, 2014 Football Falls at Home to Sacred Heart
November 7, 2014 Football Hosts Sacred Heart Saturday at Arute Field
November 1, 2014 Football Falls at #24 Bryant
October 30, 2014 Football Visits Bryant Saturday, Game Available on ESPN3
October 25, 2014 Football Drops Home Decision to Wagner on Saturday
October 24, 2014 Football Welcomes Wagner on Saturday
October 18, 2014 Blue Devils Fall, Hollomon Sets Career Rushing Mark
October 16, 2014 Football Visits Robert Morris on Saturday
October 11, 2014 Football Falls to Duquesne on Homecoming
October 10, 2014 CCSU Set for 2014 Homecoming Weekend
September 29, 2014 Three Blue Devils Earn Weekly Awards
September 27, 2014 Hollomon, Blue Devils Run by URI
September 25, 2014 Football Hosts URI Saturday at 4 PM
September 22, 2014 Pauldo Earns NEC Rookie Honor
September 20, 2014 Dartmouth Tops Football on Saturday Night
September 18, 2014 Football Visits Dartmouth on Saturday Night
September 13, 2014 Football Falls to Holy Cross
September 12, 2014 Football Visits Holy Cross
September 6, 2014 Football Falls in Home Opener
September 5, 2014 Football Home Opener Saturday at 6 PM
September 3, 2014 Hollomon Earns Gold Helmet Award
September 1, 2014 Hollomon, Fields Earn NEC Honors
September 1, 2014 Hollomon: FCS National Offensive Player of the Week
August 30, 2014 Blue Devils Beat #7 Towson to Open 2014 Season
August 29, 2014 Football Opens Season Saturday at #7/13 Towson
August 28, 2014 The Coach Rossomando Rundown: Week One
August 21, 2014 Breakfast with Coach Rossomando
August 5, 2014 Updated 8/23: Football Concludes Preseason Camp
August 4, 2014 Four Named Preseason All-NEC, CCSU Picked Fourth
August 1, 2014 2014 #NECFB Kickoff Google Hangout on Monday
July 7, 2014 Hollomon Named to Walter Payton Watch List
July 1, 2014 Hollomon Preseason All-America First Team
June 23, 2014 Holmes on CFPA Wide Receiver Award Watch List
June 18, 2014 Hollomon on CFPA Running Back Watch List
April 25, 2014 Football Adds to Recruiting Class
April 24, 2014 Football Spring Game Friday at 8 PM
April 14, 2014 Eight Added to Football Coaching Staff
March 31, 2014 Week Three Update: Football Spring Practice
March 26, 2014 CCSU Football Set for Spring Practice
February 11, 2014 Six Home Games Highlight 2014 Football Schedule
February 4, 2014 Football Adds 11th Student-Athlete to Recruiting Class
January 22, 2014 Rossomando Named Head Football Coach at CCSU


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1,000 pounds of marijuana seized from a tractor trailerPosted on January 2, 2014
On February 20, 2009 an Officer from the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau of the Arizona DPS stopped a tractor trailer on interstate 17 for an equipment violation. When the officers searched the vehicle they found about 1,000 pounds of Marijuana hidden within the load of frozen foods. The driver, Thomas Belliveau was in route from Rancho Cucamonga to Westborough Massachusetts. Belliveau was arrested and charged with Transportation of Marijuana for sale.


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"First we make our habits, then our habits make us."
– Charles C. Noble
A Farewell from the Administrators of Dryuary
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Game of Thrones stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie tie the knot in Scotland
Kit Harington and Rose Leslie tied the knot at Rayne Church in Aberdeenshire; dozens of fans and well-wishers had gathered outside the castle hoping to catch a glimpse of the stars
Actors Kit Harington and Rose Leslie, who played on-screen lovers Jon Snow and Ygritte in fantasy TV saga Game of Thrones, got married in northeastern Scotland on Saturday.
Harington and Leslie, both aged 31, tied the knot at Rayne Church in Aberdeenshire — Leslie looked straight-up gorgeous in a full-length white wedding dress with a lace bodice and intricately beaded veil that she secured upon her tousled auburn hair. The wedding gown was flawless and the lace sleeves were absolute perfection. The radiant bride also donned a cream floral headband.
And as she stepped out of the car, Leslie smiled at the crowd gathered outside the venue and said "Hello everyone". Despite his A-list status, Harington arrived at the church in a mini cab. The groom looked dapper in a traditional morning suit.
The gorgeous couple then got into an old Land Rover decorated with paper hearts and tin cans and drove to the reception at nearby Wardhill Castle, which has been in Leslie's family for 900 years.
Dozens of fans and well-wishers had gathered outside the castle hoping to catch a glimpse of the stars. Speaking outside the castle, Leslie's father, Sebastian, said: "We are absolutely thrilled for Kit and Rose."
GoT co-stars Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Sophie Turner, and Maisie Williams were among the many celebrity guests who attended the event. Turner, who plays Sansa Stark, wore a stylish red mini dress, with a split down the side and over-the-knee black boots, while Williams wore a fashionable black jump-suit and ruby red stiletto heels. Williams, who plays Arya Stark, also carried a statement Kate Spade clutch.
Clarke, who plays Daenerys Targaryen, dazzled in a pink duster coat that she layered over a printed baby pink formal dress. Peter Dinklage, who plays Tyrion Lannister, was all dressed up in a navy suit. Harington and Leslie announced the engagement in the Times newspaper last September, and the wedding date was submitted to the local registry office last month.
The actors met in 2012 while filming the long-running saga in Iceland, where they were playing Jon Snow and Ygritte. Leslie left the show in 2014, but Harington's iconic character has appeared in every episode.
Harington told L'Uomo Vogue that the on-screen romance contributed to the pair getting together, after filming in Iceland in 2012.
"The country is beautiful ... the Northern Lights are magical ... it was there that I fell in love," he said. "If you're already attracted to someone, and then they play your love interest in the show, it becomes very easy to fall in love."


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Buxton Festival has established a Young Artists Programme involving eight talented young singers, who, having completed their musical training are taking their first steps in the world of professional opera.
The eight young artists will act as understudies for roles in the Festival operas and, in addition, will take part in a number of performances during the Festival's run, from July 5 to 21.
Each evening at 6pm, the singers will be performing an operatic piece in a free recital on the Pavilion Gardens Bandstand. The 'Song At Six' will be a great opportunity to hear these up-and-coming performers in the beautiful surroundings of the Gardens.
The singers will also take part in two recitals – on Monday July 8 there's a mixed programme of operatic favourites entitled 'Sacred & Profane', whilst on Friday July 12 they will perform a selection of songs by Schumann and Poulenc.
The gentlemen of the Young Artists will also perform in a double-bill of exciting music theatre – Stephen Oliver's Exposition of a Picture and Stravinsky's Renard – on Wednesday 17 and Sunday 21 July. The Young Artists will also show off their work as understudies in the Festival operas – Mozart's La finta giardiniera, Saint-Saëns' La Princesse jaune and Gounod's La Colombe – in radically different interpretations of highlights from the shows on Monday 15 and Friday 19 July.
The festival's artistic director Stephen Barlow commented 'every arts-producing company has a duty to provide patronage, experience and opportunity.
"I'm very proud indeed to present all these younger artists in a diverse selection of music theatre and concerts. On the verge of substantial careers they represent Buxton Festival's commitment to the highest quality of talent and commitment," he said.
For more information visit http://www.buxtonfestival.co.uk or call the festival office on 01298 70395.


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We are big ice cream eaters. We like ice cream. We like popsicles. We like it in a dish. We like it in a cone. We like it with birthday cake.
We even like it in a box and with a fox.
I recently received a PR pitch framed around Diabetes Awareness Month about no sugar added ice cream. Would I like to receive some to try?*
But see, here's the thing. I didn't.
We are actually customers of this particular brand, one of several brands of ice cream and frozen treats we purchase. But I don't buy the no sugar added version of their products.
Because I read labels.
I have always found it curious, the marketing toward people with diabetes. Sugar-free this. No sugar that. Net carbs.
What does it all mean? Should we automatically buy a product because it carries a seal of approval by this diabetes organization or that one? I say no. I say read, compare, and think before putting something into your cart and into the mouths of your children.
I try to avoid sugar alcohols because they can wreak havoc on the digestive system, particularly those of young children. And the reality is that some quote unquote sugar free products have all sorts of artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols, but not less carbs than the real thing!
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The sugar-free version has MORE carbs!
(Even a no sugar added ice cream is going to have sugar because it is made with milk and/or cream which naturally has sugar.)
Do you know what kind of ice cream I really like? Haagen-Dazs Five. Five ingredients in each flavor. That's it. I always think the least processed foods are the best foods for so many reasons and the Five ice creams really approximate ice cream made in a kitchen, not in a factory.
But give me Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia any. day. of. the. week.
And yes, my daughter CAN have ice cream!
*At least it wasn't a pitch for snake oil or cinnamon.
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text: Auto Cooling System Maintenance and Repair Did you ever think about the fact that your car has two cooling systems? It's a fact: one system cools you and the other system cools the engine. These are two separate, unrelated systems. If the first one — your air conditioning — isn't working, you're uncomfortable, so what?, you open the window! However, if your engine cooling system isn't working properly, it can cause severe damage to your car. Your car's engine burns fuel to generate power. That's one obvious source of heat. In fact, about 70% of the energy from burning motor fuel is given off as heat. In addition, consider all those moving parts, and all the friction they generate. Replacing your engine's oil and filter regularly and maintaining your transmission fluid will help reduce friction and control heat., but, without a well-operating cooling system, you may damage your engine. The engine is designed to run better at a higher temperature than at a lower one, so your car's cooling system lets the engine heat up quickly to an optimum temperature, and then keeps it there. If the cooling system isn't working properly, the engine will get too hot, and that can cause serious problems. Basic Automobile Engine Cooling System Functions Most cars (with the exception of a few with air-cooled engines found in older-model Volkswagens) have a system of hoses and a water pump that circulate coolant fluid around and through the components of your engine. A water pump, driven by a belt attached to the engine, circulates the coolant. This process collects heat and passes it through the radiator to cool it down to the temperature set by the thermostat. The radiator is just inside the grill in the front of the car, and the speed of the car and a fan forces fresh air through the many small cells — called the core — of the radiator, cooling the fluid. The entire process is designed to allow the engine to operate at the proper temperature. Maintaining Your Auto Engine Cooling System The good news is: it's easy and not too expensive to maintain your cooling system. Second only to regular oil changes, it is a small investment that yields the greatest benefits in helping your car last a long time and perform trouble free. There is, however, one simple rule: Check the condition of your coolant periodically. By the time your car is a year old, you should be doing this every time you have the oil changed. Make certain that your auto service shop is using a small instrument called a hydrometer to measure the specific gravity of the coolant. Over time, the coolant breaks down from the constant stress, and needs to be replaced. It's a normal process and is part of any good routine maintenance process. Obviously, between coolant flushes, it's important to keep the fluid topped off.. Recommended Auto Engine Cooling System Schedule Car manufacturers used to recommend flushing the system every two years. Today, some car manufacturers have extended life coolants that should last up to 5 years. You shouldn't rely on that number, though. Forget about the "life" of a coolant. You need to put it to the test. You don't know exactly how long it will last. Varying driving conditions make each car different. Either have the coolant tested by the mechanic who services your car or buy your own hydrometer and test your coolant yourself once a year. In addition to carrying heat, the coolant picks up debris as it circulates. If too much debris accumulates in old fluid, components get plugged up and the system works harder. This is the real reason the cooling system flush adds value. If a radiator is damaged or if you have to replace key parts like the water pump, thermostat or thermostat housing, you'll pay a high price. Proper car maintenance will almost always enable you to avoid a damaged water pump or other component. Any part can fail, but the likelihood is greatly reduced with good maintenance. Coolant also contains rust inhibitors that help keep the associated parts – the radiator, thermostat and water pump – in good working order. This matters because we can't rebuild radiators any more. Why not? Because they're now mostly plastic and have to be entirely replaced. Rebuilding a radiator used to cost about $100, but, today, solving problems with cooling systems can cost $1,000 or more in some cars. Do yourself and your car a favor, and add the essential step of regular cooling system maintenance to your routine. In the long run, it could save you thousands of dollars over the life of your car. Wishing you safe, happy motoring. Dave Carney Owner, Hillside Auto Repair


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Doors will open at 9:45 PM for the 10 PM concert.
The evening will showcase the team's songs, as performed by a lineup set to include Farah Alvin (Nine, Grease), Michael Arden (The Times They Are A-Changin'), Jenni Barber (The Bridge Project), singer-songwriter Joanna Burns, Miguel Cervantes (American Idiot), Katrina Rose Dideriksen (Jerry Springer: The Opera), Meghann Fahy (Next To Normal), Mandy Gonzalez (Wicked), Greg Hildreth (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), Natalie Joy Johnson (Legally Blonde), Theresa McCarthy (Titanic), Lindsay Mendez (Everyday Rapture), Andy Mientus (Spring Awakening), Dee Roscioli (Wicked) and Michael Winther (33 Variations).
Daniel Goldstein will direct, and Michael Cassara and Rachel Routh will produce.
Kerrigan and Lowdermilk have written the musicals The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown and Henry and Mudge. Their debut album Our First Mistake hit No. 1 on the Itunes singer/songwriter chart and is currently available for downloading on Itunes.
Le Poisson Rouge is located in Manhattan at 158 Bleecker Street. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at http://lepoissonrouge.com/events/view/2133.