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BAE Systems' U.S. subsidiary has received a pair of contracts worth $5.4 million combined to join a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency program in search of technology to help unmanned aircraft conduct multiple mission tasks at once.
BAE Systems Inc. announced its awards Monday, nearly three months after DARPA gave out the initial contracts to five companies at an approximate combined value of $8 million. Deltek lists those first awardees as including General Atomics, Northrop Grumman, Rockwell Collins, Systems & Technology Research and Vencore.
DARPA started the CONverged Collaborative Elements for RF Task Operations program to find tools that could help drones use single, multifunction payloads to carry out more than one function at a time.
The agency envisions converged systems as able to switch between different missions in intelligence, networking, command-and-control and combat operations without physical payload changes.
For BAE's part, the company will focus on how to build up radio frequency functions of hardware so missions can be done with the same components. BAE will also work to develop a virtual RF processing engine with the ability to quickly reconfigure into different and simultaneous operating modes.
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No matter how large the problem may appear, the fact remains that each of us is a part of the solution. Every day, each of us makes decisions that can stimulate sustainability and a new energy economy. When we put all the pieces together, all of us — the Federal Continue Reading
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20th September 2014
Henny Penny Hen Houses is delighted to announce its support for 'Henpower', which encourages older people to get involved in hen keeping as a way of reducing isolation and increasing health and wellbeing.
Run by creative ageing charity Equal Arts, this exciting project was shortlisted in the health category of the 2014 National Lottery Awards.
As well as looking after hens, hatching eggs and rearing chicks, the 'Hensioners' involve themselves in a range of creative activities from designing their own hen houses, to recording oral histories and designing a range of cards, calendars tea towels, and other merchandise by working with sculptors, visual and new media artists.
Taking their knowledge of hens to schools and care settings the HenPower group is also seeing benefits in its work in dementia care settings with staff reporting a reduction in the use of anti-psychotic medication.
Henny Penny founder Penny Roberts said, "As soon as I heard about Henpower I thought it was such a wonderful idea. We're really looking forward to being part of this project and, hopefully, the 'Henpower Hensioners' will enjoy seeing their girls in a Henny Penny Hen House".


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Back from the States. It certainly has been a most interesting ride, but for now, I have to say goodbye. At least for a while.
I really would like to know more about New Orleans culture and also about the Cherokee, so plenty of research ahead of me.
Also the task of finding a matching literary agent. One who gets me and my writing. I've reached that point where I have to admit I could really use one. There's just too much to think about and consider. Gets in the way of my creative process, you know 😉
Ahh, spoken like a true diva. Thank you, thank you, I do try.
It's good to be back though. Yesterday I visited my favourite coffeehouse Barista, which was just a blessing. Forgive me, but they don't know shit about coffee in the South, unless you like plain black. I do not, unless my needs are very high.
It's nice to be welcomed back. It really makes you feel loved. My parents had a lovely bouquet of flowers for us with a nice welcome home card. The people at Barista were glad to see we're back and last night my dear friend got me chocolate frogs and mice when I came over for a visit, just love them!
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Christine Bauman has been teaching Buteyko since 2000. She trained in New Zealand with Jennifer Stark, the most experienced Buteyko trainer outside of Russia. Chris is a fully accredited member of the international organization, Buteyko Institute of Breathing and Health (BIBH).
Chris began teaching in New Zealand and Japan, followed by Australia and Canada. Currently she teaches primarily in Canada, giving workshops, free talks and 5-session courses. In partnership with Jennifer Stark, she co-ordinates and teaches the Buteyko practitioner training in Canada. In 2004, Chris staffed the first North American medical research trial on Buteyko at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta . She has a Masters of Teaching degree, an undergraduate background in sciences and is certified in CPR and First Aid.


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Canned Foods
To prevent or retard spoilage, food must be preserved. Some of the more common food preservation processes are: drying, concentration, salting, fermentation, chilling, freezing, sugar preserving, chemical, irradiation, and heating in close containers (glass, metal or flexible). Some of these methods have been used for centuries, including food canning (sterilizing in airtight containers with exclusion of air) which is still used extensively for a large range of products. The most popular container for sterilized food is the tin can. South African consumes about 1 billion cans of food each year for which 80 000 tons of tin-plate are used.
History Of Canning
Concerned by the death of his soldiers from malnutrition, Napoleon appealed for a new way to preserve food other than with spices and salt. In response, Nicholas Appert, chef and confectioner, invented canning in 1809 and he was richly rewarded by Napoleon. Whereas Appert preserved his food by heating sealed bottles in boiling water, an English merchant, Peter Durand, adopted his method and preserved food in canisters, hence the word "can". Since the original invention a lot of research has been done on heat sterilization, including other heating sources, resulting in optimum canning conditions to provide safe, tasty and nutritious food.
The Canning Process
The preparation prior to cooking will depend on the food product but fruits and vegetables are harvested (picked) sorted, cooked, and sealed in a can. The product in the hermetically sealed can is then sterilized by means of heat. Some cans are coated on the inside with a harmless protective lacquer, because meat and some fruits tend to change colour if brought into direct contact with tin-plate.
In the early days of canning sealed cans were sterilized by immersion in boiling water. Research has shown that heating at higher temperatures for shorter periods will produce the best quality foods. Today, heating in retorts at temperatures above 100ºC is standard practice in the canning industry.
Nutritional Aspects
Consumers are generally concerned that the canning process will have a detrimental effect on the nutritional value of especially fruit and vegetables. A study by the University of Illinois, USA, of 14 different fresh, canned and frozen fruits and vegetables showed that in most cases, canned fruits and vegetables are nutritionally equal to their fresh counterparts. Similar results were found in a study done by the Australian Government Analytical Laboratory. Even Vitamin C was not lost in canning to the extent expected by many people.
Therefore, if a fresh fruit or vegetable is an excellent source of a nutrient, it still is after it is canned. The reason for these results is that fruit and vegetables are canned within 24 hours after harvesting and so after canning nutritional value is retained. Fresh produce, on the other hand, could reach the consumer many days after harvesting.
Consumer Issues
Canned foods are convenient because they are already cooked and can be consumed hot or cold. An Australian household survey showed that 85% of households had bought canned food in the previous week. Canned foods have a long shellfire – anything up to 3 years depending on the product.
When using canned foods a few rules have to be followed. Once a can is opened the contents are just as prone to spoilage as fresh or cooked food because of the exposure to micro-organisms in the atmosphere. Once a can has been opened it is advisable to reclose the can with a plastic lid or clingwrap or transfer the food to a container with a lid and store in a refrigerator. Prevent cross contamination with other foods in the refrigerator. Acidic products, especially fruit and tomatoes should not be left in the can after opening. When heating food in a can (in boiling water) the top of the can has to be punctured. Reheating can also be done by emptying the food into a saucepan. To microwave, empty the can into a microwaveable container. Use the liquid in canned foods if possible, because it contains some of the nutrients and flavour. Bulging or leaking cans should be discarded. However, minor label stains, slight rust or small dents do not affect the contents of a can. Cans should be stored in a cool dry place. It is also good practice to date-mark cans on purchase and use within 12 months.
Canned foods are controlled by strict legislation, and quality standards in South Africa are amongst the toughest in the world. The South African Bureau of Standard (SABS) has compiled standard and compulsory specifications for locally and imported canned meat products and canned fish products, marine mollusks and crustaceans. These pertain for both products. The Department of Agriculture has compulsory standards for certain fruits and vegetables, including those for export. Certain products are graded; it pertains to appearance and not inherent quality. Undergrade is just as nutritious and safe as other grades.
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David Beckham targets signing Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo for his new MLS team in Miami
The former international's MLS franchise is not expected to get under way until 2020
DAVID BECKHAM is set to make Cristiano Ronaldo a top transfer target for his new Major League Soccer franchise.
According to reports, The former England international will formerly announce the launch of a MLS side in Miami this month.
Beckham, who played for LA Galaxy in the MLS, is set to enter the America's top flight in three years and he reportedly believes that he can attract big names such as the four-time Ballon d'Or winner to Florida.
The Mirror claims that the 32-year-old Ronaldo could be open to the move when the Miami team are fully up and running in three years.
While the Portugal forward would be 35 by then, any move would constitute a huge marquee signing for the league and would see two of the biggest names in world football team up.
MLS commissioner Don Garber said while the league have increasing tried to stir away from signing fading stars from European clubs, exceptions can be made for the right player.
Speaking Mirror Sport, he said: "I hope we don't move too far away from recognising that having global icons play in our league can deliver all sorts of value and technology.
Not just in terms of ticket sales and commercial benefit, but it inspires young people here.
"They might be influenced by playing the EA Sports games or watching the Premier League or Bundesliga and yet might not have a local MLS team.
"If you can bring in an icon like David Beckham in his day or what [New York City's Spain international striker] David Villa is doing today, if you can have those players who are followed on a truly global basis.
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Blues Players In Scotland
Apr 02, 2009 7:48 AM GMT
Hello to all,
Some of you know from the chat but, I am candian and my wife and I are planning a trip to Scotland from mid june for three weeks. I want to see many shows and would like to make contact with players and musicians to play with while visiting Scotland. Pubs, concert halls, bars, any place with good music. I like folk, country and mostly blues. Would like to try some celtic music too.
Anything that woiuld help me will be appreciated. Ideas and suggestions too!
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Diggs Replied:
Littlle Al Price is in Scotland.
Peter N Replied:
I am polish but living and playing in Scotland just now. Check out my profile for videos with my band and if you like it I can e-mail you our gig list. I hope we will meet somewhere in Scotland.It would be nice to jam and have a chat.
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Second time Al Price gets out! Once, I think Kingley told me too but I had lost his link...and his name! Peter, we exchanged on the chat if I remember. It would be cool to get together at some point! Send me your gig list so I can plan to be at a certain place when some of your gigs are on. We are used to drive great distances in Canada.
TC Slim Replied:
if you get the chance to catch 'Mud in your ear' go and see them whilst in Scotland. A great harp player called Gary sorry cannot remember his surname. He is friends with Al Price too. Also a good band to watch out for in Scotland are 'Baby Isaac'.
If you venture a bit further south to Newcastle then there are lots of other fine bands to catch. If you really venture south to York then come and jam with me!
Kingley Replied:
Wee All Price, Baby Isaac (great female singer!), Mud in Your Ear, are all great Scottish bands. Glasgow has a thriving blues scene with lots of great players. Kev Parr from Dundee is a good guitarist in the Junior Watson style (great for harp players!). Ian McInally is a great harp player from Scotland in the West Coast style.Rev Doc and the Congregation out of Glasgow are a great band (Killer Guitarist!).
A quick google search on blues gigs in scotland brings up this http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=blues+gigs+in+scotland&btnG=Google+Search&meta=
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TC, I dont know if I'll have time to venture in England but, I'll sure try. You sound quite good. Fun playing!
Kingley, I am down on your links. Just got my International Driving License today. Man, I am so stressed about dring on the other side, plus all those "single" roads! Wont be time to play harp while driving like I do here!!!
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Dan- If you're in Glascow, look for Fraser Speirs, a wonderful player and great guy. He was my first teacher (at a music camp here in the states); he's got a truly wonderful tone, one of the best vibratos I've ever heard. You'll dig him. If you don't catch him while you're over there, check his website, buy some cds.-Greg


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I know I've been slacking in my posts (even though I'm pretty sure I only have a couple of readers) however, I'm just not in the mood to blog during the day after being at work and on a computer all day. Here's my favorite shade of pink.
In the past, I have not been a huge pink fan. I like natural shades but the color pink itself? Not a huge fan. This is China Glaze Fly. It's got a lot of purple in it (which is probably why I love it so much) and has a gorgeous pearl-like finish. I love it on my fingers during the summer and am thinking that it'll end up on my toes pretty soon. During the winter months, I love putting bright colors on my toes. It just makes me happy!
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How Can You Quickly Fix Your Broken Or Leaking Refrigerator Without Waiting For Parts?
According to Murphy's law, "anything that can go wrong, will go wrong" – so having your refrigerator begin showing signs of trouble as you're nearing a big holiday gathering or other event where a malfunctioning refrigerator is not an option can leave you nervous. Fortunately, refrigerators are relatively simple machines that can often be repaired (or at least rigged awaiting a more permanent fix) fairly easily using items you have around the house or can purchase at a nearby hardware store.…Read More »


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Geauga Park District
Challenged to bring clarity throughout the organization, we created Voices of Nature. Designed to embrace the park's mission as a passive park, this campaign begins to create a conversation with nature.
We guided the organization through our brand development process which led to the organization better understanding who they are and how to communicate with all of their stakeholders.


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Flower Power votes for the best gardens have been tallied – there are 6 winners: 2 back yards, 2 front yards, and 2 tree boxes! The winners will be announced at this Monday's BACA meeting – July 11, 7:00-8:30 pm, Mt. Sinai Church at 3rd and Q St, NW.
Winners who are present at the meeting will have first choice of a generously donated gift certificate, valued at $25 to $50 each, from the following local and/or neighbor-owned businesses:
Aroi Thai Sushi Bar – 1832 1st St NW
Boundary Stone Public House – 116 R.I. Ave NW
Crisp Kitchen+Bar – 1837 1st St NW
Old Engine Firehouse – 1626 N. Capitol NW
Point Chaud Cafe & Crepes – 1100 NY Ave NW,
1012 14th St. NW, 1736 14th St NW
Rustik Tavern – 84 T St NW
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Celtrixa Stretch Mark: Does Celtrixa Stretch Mark Work?
Celtrixa Stretch Mark Cream Overview
Celtrixa Stretch Mark Cream contains a combination of several active ingredients that have been shown to reduce the appearance of new and old stretch marks by 66 percent. This cream is manufactured by Hydroxatone, a company that has produced several anti-aging face and body creams. The price for a 3-ounce bottle of Celtrixa, which lasts approximately 30 days, is $79.95 and a 30 day risk-free trial is offered through the company's website. According to its FAQ page, the only Hydroxatone product that has been tested is its AM/PM Rejuventating Treatment, which it claims decreased the visible appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. If a customer has question, the manufacturer provides ways to contact the company via e-mail or phone.
Celtrixa Stretch Mark Cream – Ingredients
Celtrixa Stretch Mark Cream contains the following active ingredients:
- Vanistryl®
- Matrixyl® 3000
- Marine filling spheres
- Milk peptide complex
- Soft focus effect
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Vitamins A, C, E
Other ingredients include Water/Aqua/Eau, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ceteareth-20, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Whey Protein, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Retinyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Glycerin, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Acetyl Tripeptide-30 Citrulline, Pentapeptide-18, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Atelocollagen, Phenoxyethanol, DMDM Hydantoin, and Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate.
Celtrixa Stretch Mark Cream – Product Description
Celtrixa Stretch Mark Cream is designed to provide an intense amount of moisture to the skin so that elasticity is improved and the appearance of stretch marks and scars is visibly diminished. It should be applied twice daily on areas prone to stretch marks and massaged into the skin in a circular motion until it is fully absorbed. This product contains ingredients such as Matrixyl® 3000, which is shown to stimulate and increase collagen production; milk peptide complex, which also promotes collagen and hyaluronic acid and fibronectin; and vitamins A, C, and E. This formula is intended both to treat stretch marks by producing new collagen and to keep skin subtle and moisturized. The company claims it can reduce stretch marks in as little as two weeks. Two of its key ingredients are Vanistryl® and Matrixyl® 3000. While Matrixyl® 3000 has been touted as an effective anti-aging ingredient on various sites, the manufacturer does not list the ingredients that make up Vanistryl®.
This product is for external use only and should not be swallowed. Avoid direct contact with eyes and keep out of the reach of children.
Celtrixa Stretch Mark Cream – Advantages
- This product is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of stretch marks by up to 66 percent
- Some users saw improvement in the look of their stretch marks in as little as two weeks
- Its list of ingredients include anti-oxidants like vitamins A, C, and E and several active ingredients intended to boost collagen production
- Manufacturer offers a 30 day risk-free trial-which should not be confused with a free trial
- Some positive reviews are featured on the manufacturer's website
Celtrixa Stretch Mark Cream – Drawbacks
- Specific information about clinical trials are not available on the manufacturer's website
- This is a pricey product at $79.95 for a small, 3-ounce bottle of cream
- Several negative testimonials are featured on shopping sites like Amazon.com
Celtrixa Stretch Mark Cream – The Bottom Line
Celtrixa Stretch Mark Cream is a pricey product that promises results in as little as two weeks. Not enough information regarding its clinical studies is available on the manufacturer's website for customers to make informed decisions about this cream. Fortunately, a 30 day risk-free trial is offered. Many of its ingredients, including milk peptide complex and Matrixyl® 3000, are intended to boost collagen production, which could result in smoother skin and a reduction in the appearance of stretch marks. Overall, this is a product that has received average reviews and costs a lot of money for such a small amount.
**This is a subjective assessment based on the strength of the available information and our estimation of efficacy.
*Results may vary. The information contained in this website is provided for general informational purposes only. No medical claims are implied in this content, and the information herein is not intended be used for self diagnosis or self trealment of any condition.
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Quick! Get up to Dalston and visit the showrooms of the beautiful House of Hackney. Only open until Sunday 3rd April, Castle Gibson's flaking walls have been taken over; upstairs hosting two floors of House of Hackney's magnificent collection homewares and textiles, and downstairs hosting Lily Vanilli's tearooms. With more mismatched floral crocks than you can shake a teaspoon at, for £10 you may dine for high tea, sampling three baked treats and drinking unlimited pots of tea. I sampled the flourless orange cake, chocolate brownie and a lavender meringue, and they were spectacular. I do feel I missed out not sampling the absinthe and mint chocolate chip ice cream though....
I was lucky enough to have a consultation with the guest doctor, adorned in a fine tweed waistcoat and bow tie, he held my hand for a few moments across the desk and asked me to close my eyes, he then rang a bell and typed away my diagnosis and prescription at his typewriter. The treatment for my problem is apparently 'presents' and 'a good time'.
It was a very surreal experience, but I liked it.
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As it is relevant to the way I will write this blog, most of the text on this page is taken from my blog Streams & Desolations, from a post that I think I first wrote in 2014. (For some reason, and somewhat unusually for me, I didn't make a note of the date I wrote it at the time.)
From time-to-time I may share and review details on books that I've been reading. While some of the reviews may be lengthy, sometimes it will be as simple as a photograph of the books I'm currently reading.
I am a complete and utter bookworm. I love books. I also rather like my Kindle, but I'm still an old-fashioned paper books and libraries kind of person. In all cases I will attempt to provide enough information on the books so that if one takes the interest of my readers here, you will hopefully be able to look it up and buy it or order it in at your local library.
I do not share any books here with the sole purpose of negatively reviewing them. I try to operate on the philosophy that everyone has different tastes and that a book I don't necessarily enjoy may in fact be useful and moving to others. In that view, I don't feel it is useful or a good use of time to angrily critique a book for the sheer reason that it wasn't "my thing."
My preferred reading genres are fantasy, sci-fi, science, history, gardening, environmentalism and animal rights, vegetarian living, theology, spirituality, vampire fiction, the sort of fiction where animals talk, classical literature (particularly 19th Century European novels), and illustrated picture books.
Book reviews can be found HERE (fionakat.wordpress.com/category/book-review/).
This page first published: Wednesday, 4 January 2017
This page last updated: Wednesday, 4 January 2017


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A couple of days ago I was directed to Pillay, Irving, and Tones article (2007) that compares different diagnostic tools which are used to assess students readiness for online learning. Their literature review triggered my own thinking regarding our proposed course.
In their literature review they found that students are often less satisfied by online learning environments than classroom environments. If this is true, it is likely to contribute to the higher rate of attrition that is often reported in online learning.
If we can determine which factors lead to satisfaction and achievement, and also attrition and non-achievement, we may be able to better accomodate the needs of online learners in our programme. I'm also interested in whether it's possible to develop/incubate the qualities and skills that help students to succeed online.
According to Pillay, Irving and Tones the following factors contribute to good outcomes for students
- Social interaction
- Computer Literacy
- Computer self-effiacy (or the perception of the learner that they can be an effective computer user)
- Positive online learner qualities
They also found that the following factors contribute to poor outcomes for online learners
- A predetermined pace of learning
- Poorly designed or poorly functioning learner experiences
- Dissatisfaction (which may be related to a low level of computer self-effiacy, or a low level of interaction with the learning community and/or instructors)
- Negative online learner qualities
Social Interaction
social interaction within the OLE supports and motivates students to complete their work and seek out new learning experiences. (Pillay, Irving, Tones, 2007)
Study Skills Programme
I've already discussed how we plan to incorporate a computer literacy and study skills programme into the first semester of our massage therapy programme. According to Pillay, Tones and Irving students who had completed computer literacy courses before engaging in online study were observed experiencing less anxiety and frustration than those who had not. They also found that computer self-effiacy is enhanced by the development of technical computer skills. A low level of computer self-effiacy is related to feelings of anxiety when required to use computer applications. This anxiety leads users to interpret events more negatively than non-anxious users and therefore contributes to dissatisfaction.
Presumably, our study-skills and computer literacy module should increase the computer literacy and self-effiacy of our students. In principle this should reduce any frustration, anxiety and therefore dissatisfaction that is felt by our students. Our students will also be receiving many massages as part of their training, and the anxiety-reducing effects of massage are well documented, so this should also contribute to dissatisfaction minimisation. A lower rate of dissatisfaction should contribute to a lower attrition rate.
The research also indicates a number of learner qualities which are related to learner success and satisfaction online. Our study skills programme should aim to cultivate these in our learners.
The ability to select appropriate study aids, effective time management and the ability to concentrate on the learning process despite any distraction that may occur are learner qualities that contribute to academic achievement in the online context. Distractions are legion in the flexible learning environment, and may range from the lour of the beach on a sunny day to the TV, children, partner, friends and family and many many more.
The learner qualities which are predictive of student dropout are the lack of ability to select the main ideas from educational experiences or articles, an attitude that the material studied was irrelevant to the student's educational pathway and a lack of ability to resist distractions from the learning process.
In accordance with these findings, our study skills course should begin with an initial screening to determine areas of learner weakness and strength. The course should be structured so that learners should not have to complete training in any area which they are already competent. Within the course we should help the students to gain an understanding of both traditional study skills and the learner qualities which are important to online success. Motivation to concentrate despite distractions will probably be the most challenging, but I can see that strategies in relation to time-management could work.
Regarding learner qualities that contribute to attrition the ability to select the main ideas in a piece of writing is something that is commonly covered in study skills courses. I believe that if we concentrate on stressing the links between current study and future study that we should be able to avoid the trap of demotivating students because they think what they're studying is irrelevant.
I've noticed this happening with Anatomy & Physiology this year. When the students start studying Bioscience they need someone to make it clear that this is the foundation of their understanding of Pathology which is necessary for safe treatment, and that without a good understanding of Physiology they will not be able to adequately understand the effects of the massage strokes which they will apply to their clients. Likewise anatomy needs to be related to both assessment techniques and clinical massage. It's very important that we do make this clear because
Prior research suggests that expecatations, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of online learning materials are more influential than either computer self-effiacy or technical skills in determining online learning technology use. (Pillay, Irving, Tones, 2007)
Pre-determined Pace
In the literature review one of the factors which is found to contribute to poor student outcomes are when the course forces students to learn at a predetermined pace. Our course will have a fairly well-defined structure. Students will need to begin each module at around the same time and will need to complete assessment tasks at similar times, so there will be a certain degree of pre-determination. However we should be able to structure activities to have an open-ended component so that faster learners can still remain motivated. One way of doing this would be to have a set of activities and assessment tasks that are required for course completion, and to have a set of extension activities that sit on top of these.
Poor design / Dysfunctional technology
One of the factors which is strongly related to student dissatisfaction is learning activities that do not work. The implication here is that it's important to plan learning activities effectively, and to test any learning activities or web-based applications before they are provided to students. This is much more important than it is in the classroom environment. In the classroom you may notice on the day that some of the activities you have planned are not appropriate for the current level of understanding and engagement that the class have, and as a result you may change your lesson plan to suit. This is much more difficult online for several reasons. The lack of body-language (and tone in text-based communication), make it more difficult to be "in touch" with the class. Also the increased emphasis on assynchronous learning and communication mean that often you need to post the activity, and wait to see what happens. It seems clear that regular communication with your class is necessary so that you can quickly determine if there are any problems, and arrange for them to be fixed.
In my opinion, online learning experiences are similar in many ways to software applications particularly if they involve multi-media elements. I wonder if a software development model might be more appropriate than traditional classroom-based learning design models?
Pillay H., Irving K., Tones M. (2007). Validation of the diagnostic tool for assessing Tertiary students' readiness for online learning. Higher Education Research & Development, 26:2, 217 – 234


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Fungi Kwaramba • 30 September 2017 11:55AM • 4 comments
HARARE - Two journalists from the Daily News were yesterday left for dead after police fired rubber bullets at them while they were covering a demonstration that rocked parts of Harare's central business district.
The police, who were indiscriminately firing pellets at civilians, seriously injured Daily News senior reporter Mugove Tafirenyika and photo-journalist Brighton Goko who were on duty.
Both Tafirenyika and Goko were admitted at a private hospital yesterday.
The Editor-in-Chief of the Daily News Hama Saburi said it was by the grace of God that the worst did not happen.
With the help of good Samaritans, he said they were able to rush the two to a local private hospital where they are currently admitted in the intensive care unit.
Saburi said the brutal conduct by the riot police should have no place in a civilised society such as Zimbabwe.
"It is deplorable, shameful, disgraceful, and totally uncalled for. It is absurd in the extreme to criminalise the work of journalists in the 21st century and inflict the most grievous pain on members of the fourth estate when all they will be seeking to do is to go about their professional duties as society's most trusted eyes and ears," said Saburi.
"We believe journalists deserve better, especially from the police. If anything, police should be assisting media practitioners as they go about their duties in the wider context of creating a safe Zimbabwe in which all citizens feel safe and protected to exercise their rights without having to look over their shoulders in case 'big brother' is watching them. Is this too much to ask for?"
Saburi said police must be ashamed of themselves for what happened yesterday, saying the police's leadership must take full responsibility for it.
"It is sad that police continue to act with impunity, as this is not the first time that journalists have been brutally attacked by law enforcement agents without having been provoked. In fact, it is becoming the norm for journalists to be on the receiving end of overzealous police officers each time there is a demonstration. One shudders to think what else could be in store for media practitioners now that we are about to enter the silly season of election contests," said Saburi.
"As we wish Mugove and Brighton a speedy recovery, may we also remind our police that they have a duty to uphold the national charter: Sections 61 and 62 of the Constitution safeguard press freedom, hence the police must lead by example by upholding the law. This, we have raised with the police several times but it's like talking to the deaf as the situation is not getting any better.
"Unless the intention is to outdo banana republics such as Burma and North Korea, our police must desist from fascist tendencies that have the effect of aggravating an already bad socio-economic situation imploding in Zimbabwe right before our own eyes," he added.
Narrating their ordeal, Tafirenyika said they had just passed Harvest House (the MDC headquarters) trying to follow the demonstrators when police suddenly appeared and started firing at them.
"I was hit and I do not know what happened after I collapsed. I don't know what hit me because it was from behind but when the police arrived I showed them my accreditation card and they just ignored me. I was helped by fellow journalists who took me to our offices. As I was being helped to the offices I saw Brighton being carried by some people," said Tafirenyika with a trailing voice.
When he arrived at the Daily News offices Tafirenyika was bleeding from the head and they was also blood coming from his ears.
His T-shirt was also covered in blood and he could hardly walk.
He was immediately rushed to hospital while Goko, had been taken by some MDC activists to the party offices after he had hid from the menacing police underneath a car.
With his body riddled with pellets, Goko was in visible pain and winced as he shifted on the hospital bed that was covered with his blood.
He forced a smile but his pain was too much as he recalled the harrowing moment at the hands of the police, a time he felt he was in the jaws of death.
"I was covering the demonstrations and the police suddenly appeared, I heard shots and I fell down after being hit. After that, hordes of police officers came and started beating me up while I was down all the time holding my camera, I then slid underneath a car that was parked near the MDC headquarters and I had some officers saying the young man has been injured let us leave him. After that I was carried to the MDC headquarters by some people who I don't know," said Goko.
Inside the MDC headquarters there was no help that Goko received as the Morgan Tsvangirai-led party did not have running water and his rescuers could not dare take him out as the place had been sealed off by the marauding police officers.
"We stayed there for about 40 minutes along with other MDC activists who had also been beaten, I was eventually taken to hospital after the police had left the place," said Goko.
Yesterday, media organisations condemned in the strongest terms actions by the police.
Media Alliance of Zimbabwe manager, Nigel Nyamutumbu, said the appetite by police and State security agents to use force on journalists and media practitioners was deplorable.
"It is regrettable that our police continue to be overzealous and excitable to violence despite spirited efforts to engage with them on the importance of ensuring the safety of journalists while covering news events.
"It is more worrying that such dishonourable violence against journalists has occurred in the week that the minister of Home Affairs Ignatius Chombo threatened to come hard on the media," said Nyamutumbu.
Misa-Zimbabwe said the assault of the journalists was of grave concern as it comes after the brutal assault in July this year of other journalists.
"These wanton assaults cannot be allowed to continue with impunity as they tarnish the image of the police and ruin the mutual working relationship that should exist between the media and the police.
"This is a matter that deserves the serious attention of the minister of Home Affairs Ignatius Chombo and police commissioner-general Augustine Chihuri. We implore the police and other State security agents to ensure the safety and security of journalists conducting their lawful professional duties," Misa said in a statement.
Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (Zuj) secretary-general Foster Dongozi said the onslaught against journalists comes after the Home Affairs minister threatened journalists last week.
"Zuj condemns police attacks against journalists for doing their work. As we approach the 2018 elections, a pattern of systematic targeting of journalists is beginning to emerge.
"We call on the government of Zimbabwe to bring to an end, the acts of impunity being perpetrated against journalists by State actors," said Dongozi.
Shame , the ditactor will fall chete, wish recovery to our heroes daily news crew.
All this is because of recruiting zanu pf thugs as police officers who are then trained by equally untrained so called police officers . The whole police force need to be dismantled after next year elections if we are to have proper law enforcement agents in this country Sorry guys The last kicks of a dying dictator are always like that very vicious .
Two down another 102 to go. There is a intelligent side to the situation. Damaging and looting shops will cause those shops to increase prices as insurance companies now refuse to insure against riot and demonstration as all local demonstrations cause damage to property. For those like the Daily News who think all demonstrators are wonderful point out one demonstration in Zimbabwe that has been truly peaceful. Fact is the are funded by foreign funds and ant government so factualy they are terrorist activity. It would be so good to come across one journalist who promotes peace, not violence without police protection for us the innocent working Zimbabweans.
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The Little Stamp Books and the Reply Stamp
It is known that, with the object of facilitating the sale of its postal values and permitting the public to always carry about a certain number of postage stamps in good condition, the United States of America, about 1897, issued little books containing twelve 2-cent stamps, in two horizontal rows of six; these little books were sold at 25 cents. A short time afterwards, books containing 24 and 48 stamps were put on sale at the price of 49 cents and 98 cents respectively.
The importance which the sale of these books attained in a short time attracted the attention of other countries, which were not long in adopting the innovation, and which is in operation today in most of the offices of the Universal Postal Union. Thus, in the Netherlands there exist books containing 24 stamps of 1, 3, 5 and 12-1/2 cents. At the Hague, the Post Office has placed on sale books each containing six stamps of each of the values indicated, and sheets of tissue paper placed behind each sheet of stamps prevent them from sticking one to the other.
In Hungary, books have been in use since 1901; each book contains four little sheets of six stamps of the values of 5, 10, 25 and 35 fillers, gummed and perforated, and the sale is made with an additional charge of 2 fillers (2 centimes) per book.
In 1902, on the occasion of the introduction of the penny postage into the interior relations of New Zealand, the Administration issued little books of 12 and of 30 of the new 1-penny stamp bearing the inscription "Universal Postage." Over and above the value of the books, which bore on the cover in addition to the postal rates various bits of information useful to the public, there was charged 1⁄2 penny for the cost of binding and printing.
The Egyptian postal administration in 1903 issued books of 3 and 5 millieme stamps. Each book contained 24 stamps in four sheets of six stamps each, separated one from the other by strips of wax paper. In addition to the value of the stamps, there is also charged a rate of 1 millieme per book, to cover its cost.
There exist also books of 1⁄2, 1 penny and 2 pence in the Post Offices of Victoria; of 1⁄2 and 1 anna in the British Indies. Finally, Switzerland issued, in July 1904, without charging anything for the manufacture, books of twenty-four stamps of 5 and 10 centimes.
We may add that Canada alone so far has issued books containing several values of stamps, and that, in 1902, a special printing was made in England for the manufacture of the books of twenty-four 1-penny stamps divided into four pages separated by sheets of vegetable paper. The plate which served for the impression of the stamps was formed of four groups of sixty stamps, each having a margin right and left. On the six columns of each group half of the stamps were tête-bêche with regard to the three others, so that on a complete plate of 180 stamps 90 had the watermark reversed.
The postage stamps contained in these various little books offer to collectors a real mine of varieties still little known and which will soon be much sought after. These varieties arise especially from the mode of manufacture, which has required, in most countries, the creation of new printing plates; and result has been special printings, which have produced notably the varieties which may be classed in three categories: First, stamps with margins and without perforation on one or more than one side; second, tête-bêche stamps; third, stamps with inverted watermark. The stamps of these last two categories have been noticed principally in the books of 1-penny stamps issued as a trial in England in 1902.
Besides the advantages which the public, and collectors in particular, have found in the use of these little books for prepayment of postage, there is another of great importance, which has not been thought of so far: that is the adoption by all the countries of the Universal Postal Union of the said books for the bringing into use of a universal postage stamp or of a double stamp with reply.
As has been already said, the creation of a universal postage stamp, which would be valid in all countries for the prepayment of correspondence, is a thing impossible on account of the question of exchange, of the diversity of the monetary systems, of the existence of rates for transit expenses, dangers of counterfeiting, important losses which the business in stamps might cause to certain countries, in short, a thousand and one other administrative details which it would take too long to enumerate, but which the postal administrations known sufficiently well to cause them to reject this scheme which they consider contrary to their interests. The use of these little stamp books, however, seems destined to furnish a solution of the problem. In effect, if each of the postal administrations of the Union which have adhered to the agreement for the exchange of postal orders were to put on sale books containing one and the same number of postage stamps at a price to be determined on the basis of the rate of conversion adopted in each country of the Union for postal money orders, the so-much-desired solution would be obtained, for all the objections raised hitherto against the creation of the universal postage stamp would disappear.
Let us suppose that the postal administrations which might decide to enter into an arrangement on this point should decree that each of the countries shall place on sale, in the present situation, books of stamps of 25 centimes (5 cents American money) with reply, containing each twelve double stamps with reply worth, consequently, six francs in French money. Inasmuch as the rates of conversion for the countries of the Union which have not the franc for their monetary unit are notably the following:
Germany, 1 mark = 100 pfennigs 1fr 24c.
Netherlands, 1 florin = 100 cents 2fr 9c.
Denmark, 1 crown = 100 öre 1fr 40c.
Great Britain, 1 pound = 20 shillings 25fr 25c.
United States, 1 dollar = 100 cents 5fr 22c.
Argentine Republic, 1 peso = 100 centavos 5fr 10c.
The books of postage stamps sold for 6 francs in countries having the franc for their monetary unit would be sold: In Germany, 4 marks 84 pfennigs; in the Netherlands, 2 florin 87 cents; in Denmark, 4 crowns 22 öre; in Great Britain, 6 shillings 9 pence; in the United States, $1.15, and in the Argentine Republic 1 peso 18 centavos, all sums equivalent to 6 francs French money. Instead of creating a single universal postage stamp for all countries, it seems preferable, taking into consideration what precedes, to adopt a double stamp, with reply, of a special type which would be available for the prepayment of a single-rate letter going to and of a single-letter returning from countries where this stamp had been adopted. This double stamp would be formed of two parts: the first, to be used for the prepayment of the letter on its departure, would be nothing else than the stamp of 25 centimes or its equivalent of the type in use in each of the countries of the Union. The second part would constitute the reply stamp, which would be separated from the first by the ordinary perforation and which the sender would insert in his letter. Its form and design would be decided on by common accord by the contracting countries. According to the preceding data, these stamps, sold only in little books, and not allowed to be sold one by one, would give to the postal administration every guarantee against speculation, for the public would find itself forced to buy the stamps by books and to obtain the ordinary stamp necessary to prepay the letter on its departure, as well as the reply stamp.
It goes without saying that, without following the example of Switzerland, the postal administration might charge a minimum rate of one percent in addition to the value of the books for the cost of manufacture.
In view of the eventual examination of the question of the international stamp with reply, a matter to which it seems desirable to draw the attention of the members of the coming Congress at Rome, we think we should also reproduce here the considerations suggested by the author of this project:
- The books for prepayment, composed of double stamps with reply, should contain, in each country, one and the same number of stamps, to be determined by the convention.
- The selling price of each book should be paid in the money of the country of issue and in accordance with the rate and exchange adopted for the international postal money orders.
- The price of the book should be indicated in letters and in figures very distinctly on the cover; on the cover might be printed, also, extracts from the tariffs and other information useful to the public.
- The reply stamp should serve for the prepayment of letters only, and it should represent, on the same shipment, only the rate of a single letter of 15 grams or equivalent weight.
- Every reply stamp applied to a letter for a country where the stamp did not originate, as also any supplementary reply stamp attached to the same shipment, would not be valid for the prepayment of that shipment, and no account would be taken of them.
- The international reply stamp would not be available for the prepayment of shipments in the internal service of the countries of the Union.
- Any letter prepaid with an international reply stamp addressed in the country where the stamp originated and re-shipped into another country of the Union would be subject to the ordinary rate of a single letter.


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Luke grew up in Sutton in South London. Enjoying the outdoors from a young age he competed at a very high level in Athletics. He also enjoyed playing basketball for his school and keenly rode for a local cycling club. He thoroughly enjoyed helping his parents renovate their house and redesign their garden, enjoying the transformation from neglected space to usable garden.
After leaving school in 2006 he joined the Metropolitan Police, a childhood dream. In 2011 he married fellow Police Officer, Juliette, with whom he now has two young children. They moved in to their first house in Haywards Heath, where Luke rediscovered his love of gardening. He found, however, that he didn't have the work/life balance that he wanted, so started to search for a different career path.
After nearly two years of looking, Luke found the Clean Cut opportunity and hasn't looked back. Since beginning with Clean Cut he has built a strong network of faithful customers, and has enjoyed learning new skills which he now puts to good use.


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The warm embrace of hot alcohol
Hot Toddy | Rivington Social
Scotland, the homeland of whisky, is usually pretty chilly all year round. Perhaps that's why they're home to the hot toddy—a drink the Scots created to warm their bodies when they came down with a cold. Some doctors even recommend a glass of this instead of prescription cough syrup. The best part is that it's really easy to make. Dissolve some honey with boiling water in a mug and, then top it off with whisky. Add some lemon or cinnamon as a garnish to give it a deeper aroma. Those who are not too familiar with drinking whisky might want to give this a try at a place in Seorae Village. The moment you step into Rivington Social, your eyes will dart towards the massive collection of whiskies. The bartender explains the traditions and different recipes about this healthy drink with such vivacity that watching his passion is just as warming as the drink!
Editor's Tip
The basic way to drink sake is called acheukang, which means "warm sake." There's also oyuwari, where you mix it with warm water, and pouring cold water in your drink makes it mizuwari. Is there anything more special, you ask? Mix in an egg yolk into your warm sake, and you'll get the sensation of your stomach being cleansed.
Vin Chaud | Six Months Open
Vin chaud is a red wine that has been boiled for an hour or two with ginger, apples, oranges, whole cloves, star anise and other ingredients that add more spice. No need for expensive wine, you can even use wine that has been left over. The French call it vin chaud, the Germans glühwein and the British call it "mulled wine." Tucked behind Sung-ji Motel on Gyeongridan-gil, Six Months Open always brews just enough vin chaud for the day. Their vin chaud has already swept the media, and it's no surprise it gained so much publicity because they are not stingy with their ingredients (with the exception of ginger, which they do not put in at all). Heavily tied to the Christmas holidays, why not bring on the holiday cheer with a warm, fragrant glass of vin chaud!
Editor's tip
You can switch around the ingredients that go into vin chaud. Some powdered almonds, cinnamon sticks or nutmeg serve as great additions to this drink. As you boil the wine, the alcohol evaporates and it usually loses its sweet aroma. You can just add a splash of whiskey or a shot of Disaronno to give your vin chaud that extra kick.
Irish Coffee | Mix & Malt
As one of the newer artisanal bars in Hyehwa, Mix & Malt is still off the radar to most. This homey bar uses fresh herbs and spices—many of which come straight from their own garden—to concoct some of the best cocktails in this part of the city. The menu is so thorough that placing an order might be the biggest decision patrons make all day. In addition to the classics, Mix & Malt also boasts a number of signature and seasonal specialties, such as their ever-changing mojito varities, each having a superb presentation. Because so much effort is put into each drink, waiting time is a bit longer here than at other bars, so visitors should be prepared to wait. Fortunately, the bar offers plenty of entertainment, from board games to video games to a shuffleboard table. On the second floor, there is a cozy fireplace which makes this our go-to drinking hole in the colder months.
Editor's tip
Other than an Irish coffee, there are many ways to drink your coffee by adding some liquor. Putting Kahlua or rum in your coffee gives your drink a different flavor. You can even replace your coffee with a chocolate-based drink if you need that extra bit of sugar to take you to your happy place. (Plus, it helps you sleep better.)
Warm Sake | Cham-sae-jip (Sparrow's Nest)
Fugu hirezake is where they take the torched fin or tail of a blowfish and soak it in the sake. It is served hot enough where you need to blow on the surface to cool it down a bit before you take a sip, and as it goes down your throat you can feel the heat rising in your body. To experience the fullness of Fugu hirezake, it's best to pair it up with a savory, grilled piece of meat. In that sense, you can say that Chamsae-jip has held down the fort of the Cheongjin-dong area for 30 years with Fugu hirezake. With all of their ingredients being locally produced, you can get a taste of their signature dish, the cham-sae (grilled sparrow) skewers, which brings out the best of Fugu hirezake. Although it doesn't look edible at first sight (it's grilled from head to tail), you will find this new flavor oddly satisfying.
Editor's Tip
The basic way to drink sake is called acheukang, which means "warm sake." There's also oyuwari, where you mix it with warm water, and pouring cold water in your drink makes it mizuwari. Is there anything more special, you ask? Mix in an egg yolk into your warm sake, and you'll get the sensation of your stomach being cleansed.


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China's coyness at odds with its increasing influence
China's refusal to clearly spell out its stance on global issues will only invite groundless speculation
Kerry Brown
05 June 2010
In 2008, Mark Leonard produced a short book called What Does China Think. It set out to explain some of the current debates in China on what the country stood for, where it had come from and where it was heading. Leonard's book got good media coverage in the West, not least because it showed just how different opinions were among key groups in China. It was a revelation for those who assumed opinion was monolithic in the People's Republic.
Since then, Chinese intellectual debate has got even livelier. The anti-elitist nationalists of Unhappy China, published early last year, are ranged against those who hark back to the reformist liberal days of Zhao Ziyang, and who took heart from an account, published in the People's Daily in April, of Premier Wen Jiabao's recollections of his time with reformist hero Hu Yaobang .
Post-modernists struggle with structuralists, realists and idealists in modern China, with the odd Marxist thrown in. From time to time, even a Maoist sticks his head above the parapet, though those of his like are becoming extinct except abroad. China is becoming the land of an extraordinary ideological free-for-all.
But events like the Cheonan crisis in the Korean Peninsula, sanctions against Iran and the role of China's outward investment show that, however important the question of China's thoughts, the real mystery is: what does China want? The more we ask this question, the more difficult it is to define an overarching narrative.
President Hu Jintao, as the final voice of authority, talks of China's ambition to be a "strong, rich country". But that is not very illuminating. Does it want to control a global network of countries that are economically tied to it so it operates like a modern-day economic empire? Does it want to become a superpower like the United States, but without its tiresome overseas military commitments? Does it want to export a harmony-promoting ideology of Confucianism to counter its Western equivalent, Enlightenment values, that promote Western economic and political interests over those of developing countries? Does it want to be a regional power, or a global one? Does it want soft power – or hard?
The world wants to know what China wants, given the events that demand its involvement like the Korean crisis. Where does China see its interests in this? Is it still ideologically linked to an old, fellow revolutionary power? Does it still see its relationship with North Korea almost like that towards a vassal state? Does it fear US influence creeping up in the peninsula should the Pyongyang regime fall, and a unified Korea become possible?
Just sitting, staying silent, and protesting to the rest of the world that it has "less influence" in North Korea than everyone thinks is becoming less and less tenable now. The issue is that it does have influence there, however small, which no one else has. So why can't it stop being studiedly neutral and start exercising some of its influence? Why, on this issue which is so important to it, can't it say a bit more clearly what it wants?
You see this same confusion when looking at the issue of China's enormous currency reserves. They now amount to some US$2.4 trillion. There they sit, in the central reserves, largely in foreign debt. From time to time, there are arguments about how best to use them – to invest more abroad, to think of a way of using this money in China. Critics in China complain that never has so much money been accumulated for so little practical end. Others argue that this supplies a huge security blanket. And many see it as nothing more than the symbol of the very worst of China's over-reliance on a foreign system which could wipe out most of this wealth overnight in a foreign currency collapse.
What does China want with all this money, and what does it want to do with it? Does it have some grand plan which no one sees clearly yet? Is it preparing itself to buy up large chunks of resource-related investment? Has it some internal use for all this capital? Or should China's foreign currency reserves be seen as the world's largest monument to indecision ever assembled?
Caution is no bad thing. But indecision is not good. China is now internationally so prominent, politically and economically, that its coyness is becoming its most striking characteristic. It lets the US and others take leadership on almost all issues, setting out a position which it then moves around, sometimes concurring, sometimes disagreeing, but very rarely asserting strongly what it wants for itself up front.
If China wants to avoid the sort of flak that came to it from almost all directions when it did finally set out its position on climate change last December at Copenhagen, it is going to have to help the rest of the world with this question of what it wants. Because, while there are many people now who can give a pretty good account of what China doesn't want, spelling out what it does want is surprisingly hard. In the coming months and year, it is going to have to help much more with answering that question, or put up with others making potentially dangerous, ill-founded assumptions. And that at least is one thing we can be pretty certain it wouldn't want.
Kerry Brown is a writer, lecturer and consultant about China and Asia. He is senior fellow at Chatham House on the Asia Programme


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Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi
Spray paint on reclaimed wood panel assemblage.
This piece is part of my Idols solo show which took place in July 2016 at Roll Up Gallery in San Francisco.
Gandhi was the preeminent leader of the Indian nationalism in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahatma (Sanskrit: "high-souled", "venerable") — applied to him first in 1914 in South Africa,—is now used worldwide. He is also called Bapu (Gujarati: endearment for "father", "papa") in India. In common parlance in India he is often called Gandhiji. He is unofficially called the Father of the Nation.
Gandhi famously led Indians in challenging the British-imposed salt tax with the 400 km (250 mi) Dandi Salt March in 1930, and later in calling for the British to Quit India in 1942. He was imprisoned for many years, upon many occasions, in both South Africa and India. Gandhi attempted to practise nonviolence and truth in all situations, and advocated that others do the same. He lived modestly in a self-sufficient residential community and wore the traditional Indian dhoti and shawl, woven with yarn hand-spun on a charkha. He ate simple vegetarian food, and also undertook long fasts as a means of both self-purification and social protest.


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Magnum Photos Darkroom Magic | The Genesis Of Photoshop & Lightroom
I love a good critic, and probably because they're so rare. Haven't you noticed? That most critics in any field are typically uninformed, and likely you're able to peel their arguments like a banana. As a photographer, and one who can sometimes be found instructing on retouch, one of the most common irritants I hear from benighted critics is that photos can't compare to film, because film wasn't adjusted and 'photoshopped.'
This is fine and understandable from those outside our field, but when vocal photographers say it, I tend to roll my eyes back into another dimension. If you're going to be in photography, even if you don't shoot film, a little historical education and appreciation will go far, and a way to – how shall I put this? – genuflect, to the ones who paved the way. *Note: I'm not suggesting to become the photographic equivalent of that tool at a restaurant who turns his nose up at a $30 bottle of wine because…
The fact is, Photoshop and Lightroom tools today had their genesis in the darkroom, and you may have heard this before, but it's wonderful to see it happen, almost magical. It's also impressive, and likely to breed a new appreciation for photos old and new, because then and now, skill and talent are required to adjust an image, as well as the right tools. It was just such a more organic and more difficult endeavor then.
Magnum Photos is a photographic co-operative and living archive of images from around the world, from the best photographers, with over a million photos in print and transparency covering people and events and anything dating back from the Spanish Civil War. As Magnum itself says, if you come across an iconic image, but you can't think who took it or where it is to be found, there's a good chance it came from Magnum. And currently there is one man as the master printer who brings the iconic negatives to fruition, and he has become a icon in his own right. His name is Pablo Iniro.
Magnum is a community of thought, a shared human quality, a curiosity about what is going on in the world, a respect for what is going on and a desire to transcribe it visually. – Henri Cartier-Bresson
Iniro is blessed in the sense that he is able to become intimately acquainted with the type of images and negatives from the type of photographers that the rest of us cretins can only dream of. Dennis Stock's shot of James Dean in Times Square? Thomas Hoepker's image of Mohammed Ali fist-to-camera? They're here, and Iniro brings them to print. The process is delicate and intricate, equal parts art and science, and the methods are what inspired the retouching tools we use all day. Seeing his heavily and meticulously marked up prints gives a look into just how much thought and work is given to each print.
It's not easy to make out what the writings are, and even if it was clear, it very well may be in a darkroom language specific to him, but it is easy enough to pick out the sections that denote timing and what needs to be dodged and burned and how much.
The Literate Lens' Sarah Coleman has written about Iniro's darkroom processing and her words I'm sure will reflect the thoughts of many of you,
Over the last fifteen years, almost every photographer I've interviewed has waxed poetic about that "magical" experience of seeing an image develop in chemicals for the first time. You have to wonder whether today's young photographers will rhapsodize as much about the first time they color-calibrated their monitors.
Maybe, maybe not, but it does bring about a few questions. To achieve the same effects in digital is much easier, quicker, the tools more readily available, and able to be transported. In a sense, the challenge of altering an image isn't near the same. So do we find value in something where there is little challenge? Do we appreciate something because it can be done, or only when it can be done with difficulty?
After all, it was a necessity to have a dark room, all the chemicals, the enlargers, maybe some Ektachrome Duplicating film. You had to moderate it all, and even temperature differences in the room could affect the temp of the chemicals, and thus the time required for the chemicals to work. There was no 'undo' keys to hit, mitigating the ability to create minute and repeated adjustments at the press of a button, and then to print multitudes of copies with the click of another.
Now, some of you may be thinking that only dodging and burning was done in the darkroom, and there's more that can be done now. There's no argument there that possibilities today are endless, but then I would direct you to have a look at the work of Jerry N. Uelsmann, and you'll likely change your mind about what you thought was possible with film; Jerry clearly didn't think the final image needed to be tied to what was within the single negative, and created his visions with totally analog tools.
So, there you have it. It may be that the sweet ain't as sweet without the bitter, and man, are these final images sweet.
If this has inspired you to make the most out of the tools we have available today, and you want to just become a Lightroom savant, I think it pertinent to tell you that there's no better way to do that than with the Lightroom Workshop. It's worth your time and will save it in the future.
Source: Magnum Photos, Gizmodo, The Literate Lens


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Seer of ghosts & weaver of stories
(You are very much not forgotten)
- One of my sisters [tjandersonfamily.blogspot.com] tagged me on this.
1. Where did you meet your partner?
In my M.A. program here at University of York (2005-2006 academic year). At the time, I was coming out of some considerable upheaval back in Boston; I'd even sworn I'd be better off alone for a while. Goes to show you how important I thought it was, I suppose. I hadn't imagined I'd end up in a relationship so soon after the end of the previous one. It's not that I literally thought, Third time's a charm, but maybe it was a little bit like that. It's the third that can be quantified. There are various and sundry other affairs behind me that remained far more abstract.
2. How long did you date before you got married/seriously got together?
A year. A little over a year? I don't know. The lines are blurry, and I prefer it that way.
3. How long have you been married/committed?
Together for three years, married for two.
4. What does s/he do to surprise you?
He used to bring me a single white rose all the time when he'd meet me at the train station on my return from trips taken without him, although there had been a stretch of time (let's say a year or so) where he didn't really do that. When I got back from San Francisco, however, there he was at the station with a white rosebud.
5. What is her/his best feature?
Dark hair and dark eyes will do me in every time. That's not to say I haven't appreciated pale hair and eyes in another person, but my track record is skewed far more in the other direction.
6.What is your favorite quality in her/him?
James is patient. He'd never blow up at me for anything.
7. Does s/he have a nickname for you?
No, thank goodness! Endearing nicknames are usually highly emabarrassing.
8. What is her/his favorite food?
He loves miso soup and seasoned rice. However, he's more recently fond of Turkish food.
9. What is her/his favorite sport?
Neither of us follow sports. He's trained in medieval swordsmanship, though.
10. When and where did you first kiss?
Mmm. That's a secret. Sorry!
11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple?
We like going out to eat. The nicer the restaurant, the better.
12. Do you have children?
No, and we're not likely to ever have them.
13. Does s/he have any hidden talents?
To most people, the swordsmanship comes as a surprise. Everybody knows about the singing. Actually, what surprises me is that he's pretty good with DIY tasks around the house. And he does all the cooking!
14. How old is s/he?
Twenty-six: eleven months younger than I am, to be exact.
15. Who said "I love you" first?
He did. And how. Yeah, I'm not forgetting that, either. I'll keep my secrets.
16. What is her/his favorite music?
Folk, Indian, Tibetan flute, and a lot of the same groups/vocalists that I listen to.
17. What do you admire most about her/him?
Probably the patience. I haven't got it.
18. What is her/his favorite color?
He doesn't have one.
19. Will s/he read this?
He reads everything I write. And I do mean everything.
20. People I tag:
Meh. Anybody who wants to do it will do it.
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I love that icon. It's so you!
Actually, I was watching Minority Report the other day, which is sort of a mixture of good and bad, but Samantha Morton as the buzz-cut oracle Agatha really reminded me of you, too. She doesn't resemble you so much with her makeup and long hair on, but...
Actually, I was watching Minority Report the other day, which is sort of a mixture of good and bad, but Samantha Morton as the buzz-cut oracle Agatha really reminded me of you, too. She doesn't resemble you so much with her makeup and long hair on, but...
I've never seen that movie, but I remember being intrigued by the previews. I'll have to pick it up next time we go to the rental place :)
I actually really enjoyed this film, Tom Cruise notwithstanding. I've a feeling the short story was probably better (haven't had a chance to read it, yet), but the movie was quite surprisingly okay. Agatha and the Crazy Plant Lady kind of made the movie for me. ;)
This is very sweet. And I love men who cook -- Justin brings me flowers every now and then, and I love them, but what I absolutely cannot get over is that every time I fly back to the UK for term, he cooks me a marvellous dinner the night before and usually has something delicious ready when I get back. This time it was soup because I'd been ill for three weeks.
I can cook a few things very well, but I'm not hugely creative in the kitchen when it comes to experimentation. That's his department.
I'm...competent when it comes to cooking. I don't starve when I'm on my own, but I don't especially enjoy the process, which I suspect has a lot to do with it. That being said, I'm always in charge of drinks.
re: 19- brave man, that.
Then again, I doubt I could ever have gone with anybody who startles easily.
That rose thing is absolutely beautiful. Also, men who cook are marvellous. <3
I've always preferred white to any other color of roses! Well, pale pink ones may be a close second - my grandparents have wild ones that grow around the garden shed.
I was just thinking the other day, about men who cook: maybe the best thing about a man who cooks is that he must needs also be a man who knows how to wash a dish, and for me, anyway, that is at LEAST as important. ;)
This is a really lovely meme, better than most of its kind. I can't wait til I have cause to fill it out. -^_^-
This is a really lovely meme, better than most of its kind. I can't wait til I have cause to fill it out. -^_^-
He does dishes, too. Laundry, however, is my job, because it requires a level of OCD that I don't feel anybody else in this house properly possesses ;)
The trouble is, I don't think you could've known from the outset with either of them. So don't be too hard on yourself!
What a sweet post. Thanks for sharing it.
I don't think I went into as much detail as a lot of people have done. Ah, well. You're welcome.
Sure, I'll re-add you!
(And do add me back again; the only reason I unfriended your deleted journal was that I had the feeling you were probably going to be pulling some kind of ID switch/acquiring a new one. What's the significance of "tomatobredie," by the by?)
Edited at 2009-01-12 05:37 pm (UTC)
(And do add me back again; the only reason I unfriended your deleted journal was that I had the feeling you were probably going to be pulling some kind of ID switch/acquiring a new one. What's the significance of "tomatobredie," by the by?)
Edited at 2009-01-12 05:37 pm (UTC)


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On June 17, 2015, Dylann Roof, a white high school dropout, gunned down three black men and six black women at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dylann Roof
On June 18–one day after the church slaughter–Charles L. Cotton took insulting the dead to a whole new level.
Cotton is a National Rifle Association (NRA) board member who also runs TexasCHLForum.com, an online discussion forum about guns and gun owners' rights in Texas and beyond.
In a discussion thread on the Forum, a board member noted that Clementa C. Pinckney, one of the nine people slain, was a pastor and a state legislator in South Carolina.
Cotton responded: "And he voted against concealed-carry. Eight of his church members who might be alive if he had expressly allowed members to carry handguns in church are dead. Innocent people died because of his position on a political issue."
That discussion thread was quickly deleted.
During a subsequent phone interview, Cotton emphasized that he had been speaking as a private citizen–and not as an NRA board member:
"It was a discussion we were having about so called gun-free zones. It's my opinion that there should not be any gun-free zones in schools or churches or anywhere else. If we look at mass shootings that occur, most happen in gun-free zones."
If private citizens were allowed to carry guns everywhere, Cotton said, there will be fewer mass shootings because "if armed citizens are in there, they have a chance to defend themselves and other citizens."
Cotton's position–"there should not be any gun-free zones"–is exactly that of the NRA itself.
Under such circumstances, America will become a nation where anyplace, anytime, can be turned into the O.K. Corral.
Another point that Cotton didn't mention: Dylann Roof did believe in concealed-carry–and it cost not his life but the lives of nine innocent men and women.
Finally, there is this: Even highly-trained shooters–such as those assigned to the United States Secret Service–don't always respond as expected.
On May 15, 1972, Alabama Governor George Wallace was campaigning for President in Laurel, Maryland. He gave a speech behind a bulletproof podium at the Laurel Shopping Center. Then he moved from it to mingle with the crowd.
Since the 1968 assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, all those campaigning for President have been assigned Secret Service bodyguards. And Wallace was surrounded by them as he shook hands with his eager supporters.
Suddenly, Arthur Bremer, a fame-seeking failure in life and romance, pushed his way forward, aimed a .38 revolver at Wallace's abdomen and opened fire. Before the Secret Service could subdue him, he hit Wallace four times, leaving him paralyzed for the rest of his life.
Arthur Bremer shoots George Wallace
Nor was he Bremer's only victim. Three other people present were wounded unintentionally:
- Alabama State Trooper Captain E C Dothard, Wallace's personal bodyguard, who was shot in the stomach;
- Dora Thompson, a campaign volunteer, who was shot in the leg; and
- Nick Zarvos, a Secret Service agent, who was shot in the neck, severely impairing his speech.
None of Wallace's bodyguards got off a shot at Bremer–before or after he pulled the trigger.
On October 6, 1981, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was reviewing a military parade in Cairo when a truck apparently broke down directly across from where he was seated.
Anwar Sadat, moments before his assassination
Suddenly, soldiers bolted from the rear of the vehicle, throwing hand grenades and firing assault rifles. They rushed straight at Sadat–who died instantly under a hail of bullets.
Meanwhile, Sadat's bodyguards–who had been trained by the CIA–panicked and fled.
Sadat had been assassinated by army officers who believed he had betrayed Islam by making peace with Israel in 1977.
Most recently, the NRA mantra, "If every citizen went armed…" was put to the test in Dallas, Texas. It flunked.
On July 7, five Dallas police officers were shot and killed by a disgruntled ex-Army Reserve Afghan War veteran named Michah Xavier Johnson. Another seven officers and two civilians were wounded before the carnage ended.
The shootings erupted during a Black Lives Matter protest march in downtown Dallas.
Texas has long been an "open carry" state for those who want to brandish rifles without fear of arrest. And about 20 people wearing "ammo gear and protective equipment [had] rifles slung over their shoulder," said Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings.
"When the shooting started, at different angles, [the armed protesters] started running," Rawlings said, adding that open carry only brings confusion to a shooting scene. "What I would do [if I were a police officer] is look for the people with guns," he said.
"There were a number of armed demonstrators taking part," said Max Geron, a Dallas police major. "There was confusion on the radio about the description of the suspects and whether or not one or more was in custody."
The ultimate test of the NRA's mantra that "there should not be any gun-free zones…anywhere" will come only when one or more heavily-armed gunmen target an NRA convention.
It will then be interesting to see if the surviving NRA members are as quick to blame themselves for being victims as they are to blame the victims of other mass slaughters.


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Expatriate bop trumpeterby Todd S. Jenkins
Copyright © 2005 Todd S. Jenkins
Trumpeter Benny Bailey spent more of his career in Europe than in America, a smart move because it ensured the kind of well-deserved attention and steady work that his homeland could not. American audiences knew him best from either his early work with Lionel Hampton, or two prominent guest appearances at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Bailey was found dead in his apartment in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on April 14, 2005. He was 79 years old.
A strong-toned and creative hornman, Bailey studied the trumpet at the Cleveland Conservatory of Music and took private lessons with pianist/composer George Russell. While still a teenager he worked with tenorman "Bull Moose" Jackson and drummer/singer Scatman Crothers before joining Jay McShann for an American tour. He explored early bebop with tenorist Teddy Edwards and Dizzy Gillespie, with whose big band Bailey toured Europe in 1948. From '48 to '53 Bailey was a principal soloist with the Lionel Hampton band, gracing singles like 1951's "Cool Train".
Like many of his contemporaries, Bailey saw brighter horizons for jazz over in Europe. In 1953 he packed up and moved to Sweden, where he became a busy and respected performer. From 1957 to '59 he performed in the Swedish Radio Big Band under Harry Arnold, then worked with Stan Getz and Quincy Jones before coming home to America in 1960. He cut the album Big Brass (Candid) but remained in the U.S. for only a few months before moving off to Germany, where he recorded with Eric Dolphy (In Europe, 1961, Debut). Soon he found himself performing with expatriates and Europeans in the Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band (Live at Ronnie Scott's, 1969, MPS), which was one of his principal gigs until 1973.
Bailey appeared frequently with various groups at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, where he made two of his most lauded appearances as a guest artist. In 1969 he joined pianist Les McCann and saxophonist Eddie Harris onstage for a raucous live set that was captured on Swiss Movement (1969, Atlantic). In 1975 he performed "Take the A Train" and "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" alongside Gerry Mulligan with the Charles Mingus quintet (seen on the DVD Live in Montreux 1975).
Through the 1970s Bailey was a member of pianist George Gruntz' Concert Jazz Band as well as some European radio bands. In 1984 he toured the world with the Paris Reunion Band, featured with tenorman Joe Henderson and trombonist Grachan Moncur III. He spent his later years in Amsterdam, gigging around the city's numerous jazz clubs.
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Todd S. Jenkins
Todd S. Jenkins is a member of the JJA, author of Free Jazz and Free Improvisation: An Encyclopedia (Greenwood Press, 2004) and I Know What I Know: The Music of Charles Mingus (Praeger, 2006), and a contributor to Down Beat, All About Jazz, American Songwriter and Route 66 Magazine.
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