text:
Cognit 2013 : Third International Conference on Cognitonics – the Science about the Human Being in the Digital World
|Link: http://is.ijs.si/is/is2013/konference/kognitonika/Cognitonics.html
Call For Papers
The Third International Conference on Cognitonics – the Science about the Human Being in the Digital World (Cognit-2013, October 7 - 8, 2013, http://is.ijs.si/is/is2013/konference/kognitonika/Cognitonics.html) – a subconference of the 16th International Scientific Multiconference "Information Society" – IS 2013 (October 7 - 11, 2013, Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia, http://is.ijs.si)
Co-Chairs: Prof. Dr. Vladimir A. Fomichov * and Prof. Dr. Olga S. Fomichova **
* Faculty of Business Informatics, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Kirpichnaya str. 33, 105187 Moscow, Russia; http://www.hse.ru/en/org/persons/67739;
** State Educational Centre "Dialogue of Sciences", Universitetsky prospect 5, 119296 Moscow;
http://www.ifets.info , Section "Editorial Board/Associate Editors"
Contact person: Vladimir A. Fomichov
E-mail: vfomichov AT hse.ru AND vfomichov AT gmail.com
Language of the conference: English
# Conference Tracks
Track 1: Practical Significance of Ethics, Aesthetics, Creativity Development, and Culture Peculiarities for Economics of Information Society
Track 2: Theoretical Foundations and Methods of Supporting Harmonic Development of the Personality and National Cultures in Information Society
Track 3: The Methods and Tools of Computer Science and Web Science for Supporting Harmonic Development of the Personality
# Conference Theme (full text can be found on the conference page http://is.ijs.si/is/is2013/konference/Kognitonika/Cognitonics.html#vse)
During the last decade many scholars at various international and national conferences, in the books and papers have said and written about serious distortions in the development of the personality (first of all, in the system of moral values) and national cultures caused by stormy development of information and communication technologies (ICT) and globalization processes.
The conviction that it is not only necessary but also POSSIBLE to make something constructive and significant for compensating these distortions has underlain the elaboration of the foundations of a new scientific discipline called Cognitonics (see free of charge the selected papers on Cognitonics on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) at http://ssrn.com/author=1871348, in the Special Issue on the Human Being in the Digital World of Informatica. An International Journal of Computing and Informatics (Slovenia), 2012, Vol. 36, No. 2, pp. 119-130, www.informatica.si/vol36.htm#No2, and in the Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Cognitonics (Slovenia, Ljubljana, 10-11 October 2011) - a subconference of the 14th International Multiconference Information Society, Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia; http://is.ijs.si/is/is2011/zborniki.asp?lang=eng; Proceedings A, Section "Cognitonics").
Cognitonics, first of all, aims (a) at explicating the distortions in the perception of the world caused by the information society and globalization and (b) at coping with these distortions in different fields by means of elaborating systemic solutions for compensating the negative implications of the kind for the personality and society, in particular, for creating cognitive-cultural preconditions of the harmonic development of the personality in the information society and for ensuring the successful development of national cultures and national languages.
One of the principal objectives of Cognitonics is also looking for positive correlations between (a) following high moral norms, decency, honesty, well-developed aesthetic feeling, culture peculiarities and (b) economic development, in particular, looking for positive correlations between establishing and following the codes of business conduct by the companies and their economic success.
The goal of the conference is to combine the efforts of the scholars from numerous scientific fields and educators in order to establish a new synergy aimed at ensuring the harmonic, well-balanced development of the personality, national cultures, and national economics in the modern information society and, as a consequence, to compensate a number of broadly observed negative distortions (one of most severe distortions is commercialization of moral values).
From the standpoint of educational practice, Cognitonics proposes an answer to the following question: what precious ideas and images accumulated by the mankind, at what age, and in what a way are to be inscribed into the conceptual picture of the world of a person in order to harmonize his/her intellectual and spiritually-coloured emotional development and to contribute to the successful development of national cultures and national economics.
Cognitonics formulates a new, large-scale goal for the software industry and Web science: to develop a new generation of culture-oriented computer programs and online courses (in the collaboration with educators, linguists, art historians, psychologists) - the computer programs and online courses intended for supporting and developing positively-oriented creativity, cognitive-emotional sphere, the appreciation of the roots of the national cultures, the awareness of the integrity of the cultural space in the information society, and for supporting and developing symbolic information processing and linguistic skills, associative and reasoning abilities of children and university students.
#Expected Topics (see http://is.ijs.si/is/is2013/konference/Kognitonika/Cognitonics.html#vse)
#Program Committee consists of 17 scholars from Canada, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Japan, Poland, Romania, Russia, South Korea, USA (see http://is.ijs.si/is/is2013/konference/Kognitonika/Cognitonics.html#progCom)
#Important Dates (extended deadlines)
Preliminary Registration Form and an Abstract: July 15, 2013
(early submission of a preliminary registration form will be highly appreciated)
Preliminary Paper: July 20, 2013
Authors Notification: August 20, 2013
Final Paper (4 pages in accordance with the posted pattern): August 30, 2013
Registration for Information Society 2013: September 23, 2013.
The participants of the conference register for the Multiconference "Information Society-2013" (IS-2013, Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia).
The registration fee 100 EUR(see the section "Registration" of the IS-2013 Web-site) covers the participation in all sessions of IS-2013, a hard copy or USB with the Proceedings of the IS-2013, the coffee-breaks, and a Cocktail Party.
#Publication of Best Expanded Papers in International Journals
The best papers presented at Cognit-2013 will be recommended for publishing (after their modification and expansion) in Informatica. An International Journal of Computing and Informatics (Slovenia, http://www.informatica.si) and in the international journals from the DLINE group (http://www.dline.info), in particular, in the Journal of Digital Information Management (http://www.dirf.org/jdim/).
#Preliminary Registration Form
Last name, First Name, Title (in particular, Ms., Mrs. or Mr.):
Position, Institution, Postal Address:
E-mail: Fax number (optional):
Do you plan to submit a paper?: Yes/No
Preliminary title or subject of the paper (if applicable)
Short abstract - several phrases or more (optional):
Do you plan to attend the Conference? Yes/No
I need the following technical equipment:
#Format and Way of Submitting Preliminary Registration Forms
A plain text message or a Word file with the extension .DOC (not .DOCX) or Word RTF file with the extension .RTF via e-mail at EACH of the following addresses:
vfomichov AT hse.ru; vfomichov AT gmail.com
#Format and Way of Submitting Prelimainary and Final Papers
A Word file (4 pages) with the extension .DOC (not .DOCX) in accordance with a pattern (see http://is.ijs.si/is/is2013/konference/kognitonika/Cognitonics.html)
via e-mail at EACH of the following addresses:
vfomichov AT hse.ru; vfomichov AT gmail.com


text:
HWI News
Hayley on Friday Night Is Music Night - BBC Radio 2
Hayley Westenra took part in the popular radio show Friday Night Is Music Night, which was recorded 'live' at the Mermaid Theatre in London two days ago and was broadcast on BBC Radio 2 today at 8:00 pm. The theme of this two hour show was "The American (Wild) West" and it can be heard in full for the next seven days here on the BBC iPlayer.
But if you just want to listen to Hayley, here on this page are all the songs that she sung. Scroll down for the song you want (or click a song title below) then click the "play" button.
The Deadwood Stage from Calamity Jane (made famous by Doris Day)
Spring Spring Spring from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Profumo Di Limone from Cinema Paradiso
Gabriel's Oboe (Whispers In A Dream) from The Mission
A Million Miles Away Behind The Door from Paint Your Wagon
I Talk To The Trees from Paint Your Wagon (duet with Tam Mutu)
Hayley Westenra: The Deadwood Stage © BBC Radio 2
Hayley Westenra: Spring Spring Spring © BBC Radio 2
Hayley Westenra: Cinema Paradiso - Profumo di Limone © BBC Radio 2
Hayley Westenra: Gabriel's Oboe (Whispers In A Dream) © BBC Radio 2
Hayley Westenra: A Million Miles Away Behind The Door © BBC Radio 2
Hayley Westenra & Tam Mutu: I Talk To The Trees © BBC Radio 2
Technical information: All songs were recorded from digital satellite radio at 192 kbps in an .mp2 format broadcast stream, edited, normalized to -2dB and converted to higher bitrate .mp3 files at 256 kbps to preserve quality.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) is a health policy research organization dedicated to the advancement of good evidence and science, and to fostering an environment in the United States that supports medical innovation.
Filter by:
- Accountable Care Organizations
- Alternative Payment Models
- (-) Biopharmaceutical Innovation
- Bundled Payments
- Clinical Pathways
- Decision Frameworks
- Elements of Value
- Evidence for Decision Making
- Formulary Development
- Good Practices for Evidence
- Health Care Quality Measures
- Health Spending
- Health Spend Management
- High-Deductible Health Plans
- Impact on Outcome & Spending
- Individual Treatment Effects & Personalized Access
- Low-Value Care
- NPC News
- Pandemic Response
- Patient Centered Formulary & Benefit Design
- Patient Cost Sharing
- Paying for Cures
- Policy & Regulatory Barriers
- Real-World Data
- Real-World Evidence
- Regulatory Barriers & Challenges
- Understanding Health Spending
- Utilization Management & Step Therapy
- Value-Based Contracts
- Value-Based Insurance Design
- Value Assessment
- Value Assessment Frameworks
- Value Assessment Methods
Resource Type
Resource Type
Display Only
Showing 32 Results
Spending on Phased Clinical Development of Approved Drugs by the US National Institutes of Health Compared With Industry
New study examines the role of NIH and industry in bringing new treatments into clinical settings.
The President's victory lap on the success of price controls is premature
In a commentary published in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, NPC's John M. O'Brien discusses the potential effects of new price controls and what the future holds for Medicare.
Innovating to Help Patients with Rare Diseases
One out of every 10 Americans live with a rare disease. Rare Disease Day serves as a reminder of their many needs and challenges and the work that researchers, clinicians, and our member companies do…
Good Health Policy Requires High-Quality Evidence
In health policy debates, honest, realistic and evidence-based discussions are foundational.
An Oversimplified Drug Price Policy That Misses the Point
Drug price controls have a range of downstream consequences for the biopharmaceutical market and, more importantly, for patients.
The Impact of Price Regulation on Innovation: What the Research Shows
Potential drug price controls have a range of downstream consequences for the biopharmaceutical market and, more importantly, for patients.
NPC's John O'Brien Discusses March-in, Co-pays, and Patient Access
On a recent episode of VITAL HEALTH podcast, John M. O'Brien discusses the health care ecosystem and the importance of fostering biopharmaceutical innovation and improving patient access.
Continuing Innovation for Rare Conditions Under the Orphan Drug Act
The Orphan Drug Act has served as a catalyst for the development of many innovative therapies to treat rare diseases. Without the appropriate incentives to develop therapies for rare or ultra-rare…
What Might Have Happened: The Impact of Interrupting Entry of Innovative Drugs on Disease Outcomes in the United States
A new NPC study shows how major drug innovations significantly improved patient health outcomes for six diseases with substantial mortality or morbidity.
What If Groundbreaking Medicines Never Existed?
New research from estimates what health gains might have been lost without the introduction of influential innovations for six serious diseases.
How Reforms Can Enable Payment Innovation That Drives Value
This NPC study models the effects of recent and proposed payment reforms related to CMS' best price reporting rules and sheds light on which approaches may encourage the adoption of value-based…
At the Heart of It: How Innovation Drives Improved Patient Outcomes
In honor of World Heart Day, NPC looks at how innovative medical interventions have vastly improved cardiovascular disease outcomes.
Working Together to Deliver Innovation for Patients During COVID-19 and Beyond
What's at risk if we limit innovation? Read the commentary from NPC's John O'Brien in Chain Drug Review.
On World Hepatitis Day, Looking at Innovation That Goes Beyond a Pill
Michael Ciarametaro, Vice President of Research at NPC, reflects on how the scientific revolution of hepatitis C led to a corresponding reimbursement revolution that became a fertile ground for large…
The Trade-off for Price Controls: Are We Willing to Accept Fewer Medicines?
It's possible to strike a balance between innovation and efficient spending, and to implement policies ensuring that resources are being invested in treatments, procedures and public health efforts…
AMCP Partnership Forum: Preparing for and Managing Rare Diseases
Stakeholders met virtually for an AMCP Partnership Forum to discuss viable solutions to challenges facing people living with rare disorders, such as affordable and timely access to therapies,…
NPC Patient-Reported Measures Research Featured at AMCP Nexus 2020
A panel at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Nexus 2020 explored the tension between patient-reported measures funding and innovation and highlighted published research by NPC and Discern Health.
Will the Pandemic Provide the Push for Positive Change?
NPC President and CEO Dan Leonard considers the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our health care system, as well as whether we'll see continued innovation in how we access, administer and pay for…
Valuing Innovation in the Current and Post-Pandemic World
Biopharmaceutical industry experts gathered for a panel discussion at the eyeforpharma Virtual Conference to explore how the value of innovation, productivity and preparedness might change as a…


text: U.S. Web users should be able to sign up for a do-not-track list that would prohibit websites and advertising networks from following their movements online, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said.The do-not-track list, modeled after a national do-not-call list targeting telemarketers, would help consumers better protect their privacy because a uniform mechanism for opting out of online tracking does not yet exist, the FTC said in an online privacy report released Wednesday. The do-not-track list could be implemented by the Internet industry or by the U.S. Congress, the FTC said."Companies engaged in behavioral advertising may be invisible to most consumers," the report said. "The FTC repeatedly has called on stakeholders to create better tools to allow consumers to control the collection and use of their online browsing data."The report shows a failure of private industry to adequately address customer privacy concerns online, FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz said during a press conference. "Despite some good actors, self-regulation of privacy has not worked adequately and is not working adequately for American consumers," he said. "We deserve far better from the companies we entrust our data to, and industry as a whole needs to do a far better job."Earlier this year, Leibowitz said the FTC was considering a do-not-track list, and several privacy groups proposed such a list back in 2007. Opponents of a do-not-track list say it could dramatically decrease the effectiveness of online targeted, or behavioral, advertising.The FTC report suggested a do-not -track (DNT) list should not interfere with the benefits of online advertising, said Thomas Lenard, president of the Technology Policy Institute, an anti-regulation think tank."But, of course, that's the issue," Lenard said. "It is highly likely the DNT mechanism would interfere with those benefits. Furthermore, the DNT mechanism cannot be compared to the popular do-not-call list, which reduces unwanted marketing messages. A DNT mechanism wouldn't necessarily reduce advertising messages, it just would likely make them less useful."The FTC should compare the benefits and costs of do-not-track before making such a "major proposal," Lenard added.The FTC is not yet calling for do-not-track legislation in Congress, but Web browser makers and other Internet companies should act quickly to implement a universal do-not-track list, Leibowitz said. New privacy protections, either from industry or government, are needed, because Internet users are often confused about how companies are collecting and using their personal data, Leibowitz said. "Many companies are not disclosing their practices," he said. "Even among the companies that do disclose them, those disclosures are often done in long, incomprehensible privacy policies and user agreements that consumers don't read, let alone understand."The FTC doesn't have the power to implement a do-not-track list, but Web companies should expect the agency to bring new privacy enforcement actions in coming weeks, Leibowitz said.The FTC report also calls on companies to adopt a so-called "privacy by design" approach by building in privacy protections to their everyday business practices. U.S. businesses should ensure reasonable security for consumer data, limit their collection and retention of personal data, and make reasonable efforts to ensure the data is accurate, the report said.Companies should also provide customers with choices about how their data is collected and shared, the report said. Those choices should come at the time and in the context of decisions consumers are making -- "not after having to read long, complicated disclosures that they often cannot find," the FTC said in a press release.Companies should not, however, have to seek consumer permission to collect data for some commonly accepted practices, such as product shipping, internal operations and fraud prevention, the FTC report said.In addition, online companies should look to create shorter and standardized privacy policies that are easy to understand, the FTC report recommends.Grant Gross covers technology and telecom policy in the U.S. government for The IDG News Service. Follow Grant on Twitter at GrantGross. Grant's e-mail address is firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Here's a look back at Comic-Con International 2019, which was held July 18–21 (with Preview Night on July 17) at the San Diego Convention Center. Click on the links on the sidebar on the right or on the CCI dropdown menu above to explore last year's event, including our complete program schedule, the special guests list, and who exhibited at the show.
If you want to find information about Comic-Con International 2020, click on the CCI icon on the top of this page (second from left).


text:
The winners of athletic letters for Hope College winter sports teams have been announced by men's athletic director Ray Smith and women's athletic director Eva Folkert.
The winners of athletic letters for Hope College winter sports teams have been announced by men's athletic director Ray Smith and women's athletic director Eva Folkert.
Hope teams captured one of the four Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA winter sports championships. Hope was champion in women's basketball. Men's basketball, men's and women's swimming/diving finished in second place.
Hope is also in first place in the MIAA Commissioner's Cup standings after the winter season. The Commissioner's Cup is presented to the MIAA member school with the best cumulative standings in the 18 sports sponsored by the MIAA.
Twelve athletes lettered in their sport for a fourth consecutive year. They are Lisa Baran (swimming), Jeffrey Carlson (basketball), Brian Ebels (basketball), Linda Ebels (basketball), Lisa Ekdom (swimming), Gregory Immink (basketball), Anthony Kreucher (basketball), Megan Noll (basketball), Meagan O'Neil (swimming), Andrew Phillips (basketball), Ashley Tillman (swimming), Erica VanGilder (swimming).
* denotes number of letters won
Men's Basketball Letterwinners
Jeff Carlson****, senior from Holland/Holland
Stephen Cramer***, junior from Akron/Union-Sebewaing
Evan Hare*, junior from Grand Rapids/Coopersville
Dan Holt*, sophomore from Spring Lake/Spring Lake
Greg Immink****, senior from Hudsonville/Hudsonville
Brett Jager**, junior from Kalamazoo/Kalamazoo Christian
Ryan Klein*, sophomore from Burr Ridge, Ill./Timothy Christian
Tim Partridge*, junior from Saline/Saline
Andy Phillips****, senior from White Pigeon/Sturgis
Jesse Reimink*, freshman from Hudsonville/Hudsonville
Scott Richardson***, junior from Flint/Carman Ainsworth
Marcus Vanderheide*, sophomore from Grandville/Calvin Christian
Derek VanSolkema*, sophomore from Cutlerville/South Christian
Eric Voisin**, senior from Suttons Bay/Suttons Bay
Tyler Wolfe*, sophomore from Cedar Springs/Cedar Springs
Patrick Woolpert**, junior from Jenison/Jenison
Women's Basketball Letterwinners
Jordyn Boles**, sophomore from Forest Hills Central
Becky Bosserd**, junior from Sparta/Lowell
Brieann Bryant*, freshman from Farwell/Clare
Bria Ebels***, senior from Holland/Holland
Linda Ebels****, senior from Falmouth/Northern Michigan Christian
Julie Henderson**, junior from Grand Haven/Grand Haven
Jennie IntVeld***, senior from Carson City/Crystal
Sarah Jurik***, junior from Mesick/Mesick
Courtney Knox*, freshman from Mattawan/Mattawan
Kaitlyn Kopke*, freshman from Haslett/Haslett
Lindsay Lange*, sophomore from Manistee/Manistee
Megan Noll****, senior from Lake Orion/Lake Orion
Kate Reincke*, freshman from Eaton Rapids/Eaton Rapids
Joanne Stewart***, senior from Big Rapids/Big Rapids
Stacy Warsen**, sophomore from Cutlerville/South Christian
Ellen Wood***, junior from Naperville, Ill./Waubonsie Valley
Men's Swimming Letterwinners
Thomas Akers*, freshman from East Kentwood/Kentwood
Kurtis Blohm***, senior from Wilmington, Ohio/Wilmington
Andre Bravo***, junior from Chelsea/Chelsea
Jon Buma*, sophomore from Holland/Holland
Jacob Cook***, junior from Wyoming/Grandville
Joshua Delo*, freshman from Holland/West Ottawa
Austin Dreyer**, sophomore from Holland/Zeeland East
Derek Duncan*, freshman from Morrow, Ohio/Little Miami
Wade Engers**, sophomore from Ann Arbor/Ann Arbor Pioneer
Daniel Gardner**, sophomore from Alma/Alma
Abram Glas***, junior from Kalamazoo/Plainwell
Nicholas Hinkle**, sophomore from Mason/Mason
Jacob Hoekstra*, freshman from Grandville/Grandville
Karl Hoesch***, junior from Zeeland/Zeeland
Jeffrey Holtman**, junior from Rochester Hills/Rochester
Jacob Holton***, junior from Chelsea/Chelsea
Mark Humberstone**, sophomore from Holland/West Ottawa
Ron Lindow***, junior from Allen Park/Allen Park
Bradley Lininger*, freshman from Kalamazoo/Portage Central
Kevin O'Brien**, sophomore from Battle Creek/Lakeview
Lucas Osterbur*, freshman from Greenville, Ohio/Greenville
Gregory Reznich**, sophomore from Alma/Alma
Chas VanderBroek*, sophomore from Holland/Holland
J. Ryan Vogelzang*, freshman from Holland/Holland Christian
Jeffrey Vroegindewey*, senior from Kalamazoo/Portage Central
Kyle Waterstone***, junior from Holland/Holland
Women's Swimming & Diving Letterwinners
Carlie Annessa***, junior from Mandeville, La./Northlake Christian
Laura Ansilio*, freshman from Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons Township
Rachel Bakken*, freshman from Golden, Colo./D'Evelyn
Lisa Baran****, senior from South Lyon/South Lyon
Jennifer Carr**, junior from Novi/Northville
Meghan DeWees*, freshman from Bay Village, Ohio/Bay
Sarah Diekevers***, junior from Jenison/Jenison
Lisa Ekdom****, senior from Holland/Holland Christian
Tiffany Fifer*, freshman from Niles/St. Joseph's
Sarah Johnson*, freshman from Delaware, Ohio/R.B. Hayes
Andrea Keller*, freshman from Kokomo, Ind./Western
Trisha Meier**, sophomore from Cedar Park, Tex./Naperville North
Kathleen Mojzak*, freshman from Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian
Meagan O'Neil****, senior from Troy/Troy
Brittaney Reest*, freshman from Holland/West Ottawa
Lauren Reus*, freshman from Olympia, Wa./Capital
Lisa Smith***, junior from Dearborn/Dearborn
Renee Sommers***, junior from Zeeland/Zeeland
Ashley Tillman****, senior from Birmingham/Seaholm
Erica VanGilder****, senior from Scarborough, Me./Midland
Heather Winchell*, sophomore from Rochester, N.Y./Greece Athena
Basketball Cheerleaders Letterwinners
Laura Adams*, freshman from Bay City/Valley Lutheran
Kaitlyn Becker*, freshman from Saint Joseph/Saint Joseph
Crystal Frost*, freshman from Farmington, Minn./Rosemount
Vikki Graudins**, sophomore from Kalamazoo/Loy Norrix
Amanda Gurtler*, freshman from Schererville, Ind./Illiana Christian
Tony Kreucher****, senior from Detroit/Detroit Catholic Central
Emily Mills**, sophomore from Marshall/Marshall
Lauren Oldfield*, sophomore from Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard West
Amanda Scheeringa**, sophomore from Schererville, Ind./Illiana Christian
Karena Schroeder*, freshman from Byron Center/Byron Center
Rachel Streelman**, senior from Jenison/Unity Christian
Alicia Voyles*, sophomore from Fremont/Fremont
Jon Wissink*, sophomore from Zeeland/Zeeland
Matthew Wissink*, freshman from Zeeland/Zeeland


text:
Using domestic and industrial junk, Brazilian artist Vik Muniz is able to recreate anything, from photographs to famous paintings.
Just because the artworks of Vik Muniz is made of junk, doesn't mean it stinks. he's actually been living in New York for the last 27 years, and is now recognized as one of the most original artists in the Big Apple. Over the years he has worked with various mediums, from chocolate syrup to caviar and even diamonds, but it seems garbage has become his favorite.
The "Junk Portraits" series of Vik Muniz features reproductions of classic paintings like Saturn devouring one of his children, by Goya, Mars, God of War, by Velasquez, or Sisyphus, by Titian. They have all been recreated from various junk items, on a giant warehouse floor and photographed from an elevated position, to make individual objects hard to distinguish.
Although the actual recreation of his junk portraits from garbage, might seem like the most important part of his job, his work isn't completed until he takes photos of them.
Photo by Vik Muniz
Above photos via Sikkema


text:
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The percentage of Americans who owned their homes has seen its biggest decline since the Great Depression, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
The rate of home ownership fell to 65.1% in April 2010, 1.1 percentage points lower than it was in 2000. The decline was the biggest drop since the 1930s, when home ownership plunged 4.2%.
The most recent decade-over-decade drop, however, only tells half the story.
Home ownership during the 2000s "was really high in the middle of the decade, up to almost 70% at one point around 2004," said Ellen Wilson, a survey statistician with the bureau.
The crash from that peak was more than 4 percentage points in just about five years -- a far more dramatic decline than the 1.1% drop over the 10-year period.
Certain regions have been hit harder than others. The West had the lowest home ownership rate at 60.5%, while the Midwest had the highest rate at 69.2%.The South came in at 66.7% and the Northeast at 62.2%.
Among the states, New York had the lowest home ownership rate of 53.3%, but the District of Columbia's home ownership rate was below that at 42%.
West Virginia (73.4%) led the way with the highest home ownership rate, while Minnesota (73%), Michigan, Delaware and Iowa (all 72.1%) were also well above the norm.
Thanks to the housing bust there has been a substantial increase in empty homes. The number of vacant housing units jumped an astonishing 43.8% to 15 million (or 11.4% of all housing units) in 2010, up from 10.4 million in 2000.
During that 10-year period, the number of homes in the U.S. increased by 16 million to 131.7 million housing units, according to Census.
Many Sun-Belt states suffered large vacancy increases. In Nevada, ground zero for foreclosures over the past few years, vacancies grew nearly 120% to 14.3% of all homes. Georgia vacancies jumped 82.7%, Florida's 62.6% and Arizona's 61%.
Although vacancies in Maine grew by only 23%, the state had the highest percentage of vacant homes overall at 22.8%. Vermont was close behind with 20.5% of its homes empty. Florida was third with 17.5%.
Many of the nation's residents have also become renters, especially in large metropolitan areas.
Of the 10 largest cities, New York had the highest ratio with a whopping 69% of all homes in the five boroughs -- Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island -- occupied by renters. Los Angeles had a 61.5% rental rate and Dallas was 55.9%.
San Jose had the lowest percentage of renters for any of the 10 largest cities with just 41.5%. San Antonio (43.5.%) and Phoenix (42.4%) had comparatively few renters as well.
|What we want Apple to unveil at WWDC
|Millennials squeezed out of buying a home
|7 traits the rich have in common
|Big Data knows you're sick, tired and depressed
|Your car is a giant computer - and it can be hacked
|Overnight Avg Rate
|Last Week
|30 yr fixed
|15 yr fixed
|30 yr refi
|15 yr refi
Today's featured rates:


text:
Having an attractive, professional eCommerce website can help you sell more of the product and services you build your website to showcase. From flexible organization to great image options to trusted payment services, Web Stores from Webs offer the top-notch features that will help turn your visitors into buyers. And whether you're just starting out or you're seasoned online merchant, our intuitive eCommerce website builder will help you launch your store with ease, and sell with confidence.
Add products and categories to help your visitors find what they need.
Accept payments with Stripe or PayPal to give your visitors confidence in their purchase.
Display products in an attractive storefront page that matches our 450+ templates.
Serve a worldwide customer base with convenient global currency options.
Custom Layouts - Choose the layout option that best displays your items.
Store Search - Help people find what they need fast with search capability.
Item Sorting - Organize your products in categories you can add to the navigation.
Special Instructions - Ask customers for additional information if you need it.
Product Images - Upload multiples images per item to show every angle.
Secondary Options - Allow customers to specify things like color and size.
Inventory Controls - Monitor your stock levels with ease and never run out.
Coupon Codes - Engage customers and drive sales with a great coupon options.
Create Sales - Create exciting sales that feature price-slashing graphics.


text: The Bestlite is a design classic. In continuous production since the 1930s, the Bestlite works within both traditional and modern interiors. Designed by Robert Dudley Best, the Bestlite shows a strong Bauhaus influence in the distinct blend of artisty. The Bestlite BL5 Chrome Wall Lamp features a powder-coated shade that hangs delicately from a curved chrome arm.


text:
This is an old revision of the document!
Table of Contents
This is the Wiki for everything related to Synchronet BBS Software.
Not sure what a BBS is? This video provides a good introduction.
About Synchronet
Synchronet BBS Software is a free software package that can turn your personal computer (or embedded system) into your own custom online service supporting multiple simultaneous users with hierarchical message and file areas, multi-user chat, and the ever-popular BBS door games.
Synchronet development began as a personal hobby in 1990 for single-tasking MS-DOS compatible computers and Hayes compatible modems. The program was sold commercially from 1992 to 1996 after which time it was released (with source code) for both the 16-bit DOS and 32-bit OS/2 platforms to the public domain and development by the author was ceased.
In November of 1999, the author found a renewed interest in further developing Synchronet, specifically for the Internet community, embracing and integrating standard Internet protocols such as Telnet, FTP, SMTP, POP3, IRC, NNTP, and HTTP. Synchronet has since been substantially redesigned as an Internet BBS package for Windows and Unix platforms and is an Open Source project under continuous development.
Synchronet Version 3.1x for Windows and Unix is available for download now and can be previewed on Vertrauen (Home of Synchronet BBS Software).
About this Wiki
- Created (by digital man) in February of 2010
- Hosted on Vertrauen
- Yes, the Synchronet Web Server can host PHP pages
- digital man is in the process of importing and updating the existing Synchronet documentation into this Wiki
- This is a major task that is going to take some time, please be patient
- If you'd like to contribute, please create an account and see the Wiki stuff section for Best Practices, help on syntax, etc.
User Manual
Sysop Manual
- 2.0 Configuration
- 2.5 Directories
- 5.0 Sysop Commands (Remote / Local)
- 5.1 Sysop Definition
- 5.2 Multiple Sysops
- 5.4 Sysop Commands
- 6.0 User Management
- 7.0 Access Control
- 8.0 Message Basses
- 9.0 Networking (Messages)
- 9.1 QWK Packet Networking
- 9.1.1 Connect to Dove-Net
- 10.0 File Section
- 11.0 Chat Features
- 12.0 External Programs .
- 12.5 External Editors
- 14.0 Services
- 15.0 Utility Reference
- 16.0
- 17.0 Customization
- 17.? Text Files
- 18.0 Internet Servers
- 18.? FTP Server FTP More
- 18.? Web Server
- 18.?.? PHP with Synchronet
- 18.0 ecWebV4 - Web Server
- 18.? Internet Security
- 19.0 Unix/Linux
- 19.? Security
- 19.?.? Linux non-root
- 19.?.? Free BSD non-root
- 19.?.? Block bot-net with Fail2Ban
- 20.0 Apendix
Sysop Bible (Proper Care and Feeding of a Board)
- Sysop Manual Sections: 5.1,5.2;


text:
RFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for TriQuint Semiconductor's TGF2018, a discrete 180-Micron pHEMT which operates from DC to 20 GHz. The TGF2018 is designed using TriQuint's proven standard 0.25um power pHEMT production process. This process features advanced techniques to optimize microwave power and efficiency at high drain bias operating conditions.
The TGF2018 typically provides 22 dBm of output power at P1dB with gain of 14 dB and 55% power-added efficiency at 1 dB compression. This performance makes the TGF2018 appropriate for high efficiency applications. The protective overcoat layer with silicon nitride provides a level of environmental robustness and scratch protection.


text:
Oh, man. This Washington Redskins season. Let this be a lesson to you other teams: if you're not gonna contend for the playoffs, please have the courtesy to implode in the most hilarious manner possible.
For all the drama in places like Atlanta and Minneapolis yesterday, little can top the burgeoning clusterfuck going on in the Washington locker room. First, on the field: The Skins lost to the previously winless Chiefs and noted dickface Todd Haley 14-6 in a game you didn't watch and are glad you didn't. The Redskins played this game with a patchwork offensive line, cobbled together by GM Vinny Cerrato after the original starting line (which SUCKED anyway, mind you), suffered multiple injuries. Dan Steinberg perfectly describes what watching that line was like:
It looked like a cold, wet, smashed hot dog bun that's been run over by a Hummer, stomped on by a marching band, doused with lighter fluid and then smeared onto the side of a porta-potty.
I would still eat just such a hot dog bun. Jason Campbell was benched at halftime of this whale abortion. Meanwhile, coach Jim Zorn was summoned to Cerrato's office after the game and stripped of his play-calling duties, which will totally solve everything. Cerrato did not immediately name a new play caller, instead choosing to discuss who would be the new play caller WITH Zorn today, which is akin to the time Richard Pryor's mother asked him to go out and find a switch for her to beat his ass with.
That new play caller turns out to be Sherman Lewis, who has been out of football for five years and was hired by Washington last week without Zorn's knowledge (though Cerrato has openly lied and said the hiring was Zorn's idea), and without the team having a clear role for him. Lewis was working as a bingo caller in a senior center at the time of his hiring. No one expects Zorn to last much longer. In fact, media speculation is simply focused now on trying to pin down an exact date for Zorn's ouster.
Now, Jim Zorn is a terrible coach who was never qualified for his position to begin with. But that doesn't mean he doesn't deserve to be treated with some modicum of respect and professionalism. He's a perfectly nice man who is being thoroughly and needlessly humiliated. I remember once taking a job and showing up the first day being told that the person I was supposed to replace was still there, and that they hadn't fired her yet, and that I should pretend I wasn't replacing her until they finally managed to fire her. All the while, the two of us were assigned to do the exact same shit. If you've ever worked in an office, you know jayvee shit like this is done ALL THE FUCKING TIME. But it's still shocking to see it occur at the highest level of sport, orchestrated by someone who somehow managed to become a billionaire.
Indeed, this entire Zorn episode, which has been a monkey-fucking-a-football disaster since it began less than two years ago, is indicative of just how amateurish Dan Snyder can be, and just brutal it's gotten in DC. And DC fans are beginning to voice their blind, searing hatred. FedEx Field was barely half-full yesterday, and the people who were there attended mainly to flip Snyder the bird and/or walk around shouting things to no one in particular:
There's something sort of eerie, walking around a massive asphalt expanse filled with garbage, seeing people mumbling to themselves, or shouting out in anger, or chanting slogans, while listening to a saxophone belt out funeral songs. That's not what sporting entertainment is supposed to feel like, exactly.
"I'm yelling at the whole damn system" screamed Tony Peden of D.C., when we chatted inside the stadium. I found Tony just kind of ambling around the 400-level concourse, yelling. This happens a lot, nowadays.
In many ways, keeping Zorn around is about the only thing keeping the Skins interesting these days. As long as he's around, DC will remain delightfully pissed off about this entire affair, and John Riggins will post lots of videos of himself lecturing the team from a pile of logs.
"Jim Zorn, you are not a head football coach in the NFL. High school? Definitely. You can coach in high school. You can coach my son in high school anytime. Anklebiters, for sure."
I think he just called his son a queer. But I digress.
Once Zorn's inevitably pushed out (along with with Cerrato possibly joining him), and the team begins its funeral march to the end of the year with some temp replacement, the juicy drama will be gone, and all that will remain is the malaise. And Albert Haynewsworth sucking on an oxygen tank like it's a titty. Fun times in DCtown, everyone!
Screencap from Steinz


text:
Rethinking World LiteratureThe Arabic Novel in Non-Western Eyes
It was Johann Wolfgang von Goethe who introduced the concept of Weltliteratur in 1827, to describe the growing availability of texts from other nations – including Sanskrit and Islamic epic poetry – to European readers. From then on, the term gained currency in the study of national literatures translated into the main European languages, i.e. English, French, German and Spanish. The fragility and ambiguity of the term is a result of its Eurocentric, myopic vision of the national literatures produced by other, non-European peoples of the world.
Even David Damrosch's redefinition of the term world literature in his What is World Literature? does not distantiate the term from its point of departure. Damrosch uses the term as a category of literary production, publication and circulation, rather than using it as an evaluation. Nevertheless, he is still very close to Goethe's uses of the term.
There is an insistence on the quality of cosmopolitan character of literatures produced by different nations, a search for the common features. Without the hidden agenda of comparability to European, and more broadly to western, literatures the concept of world literature loses its ground, becoming a kind of commodity of the global era. The semi-Orientalist judging of other literatures is a heritage that the concept carries with it.
A from of "internal Orientalism"
In the study of the emergence of the Arabic novel as a genre at the beginning of the second half of the nineteenth century, both western and Arab critics and literary historians have stressed the European impact and point of departure.
In a form of internal Orientalism, an assimilation of the ideas and conceptual elements of Orientalism, Arab critics have seen the narrative works produced by their fellow writers as a continuation of the European narrative tradition. They have missed the real quality, and internal complexity of the tradition of narration in Arabic literature. The case of the Arabic novel could be a living example of how to deconstruct the concept of world literature as seen through western eyes, or by westernized minds.
The emergence of the Arabic novel during the nineteenth century was strongly influenced by the hierarchy of literary genres in the Arabic literary tradition. The first Arab novelists digressed from the norms of the European novel, restructuring the genre by making their new texts very similar to the traditions of Arabic prose. The Palestinian Khaleel Baidas (1875–1925) translated many European classics, especially Russian novels and short stories, redefining the plot by adding lines of Arabic poetry from the pre-Islamic, Umayyad and Abbasid eras. In translating the works of say Tolstoy, or Pushkin, or Turgenev, he hinders the flow of the narrative by inserting lines of Arabic poetry.
Rich Arabic literary tradition
What Baidas aspires to do is to conform to the norms of Arabic literary tradition. The novel, as a European tradition, was not known to Arab readers at that time, and what Baidas really did was to make the form closer to the tradition known to Arabs for centuries.
Ahmad Faris Shidyaq (1804–1887), a Lebanese writer who lived in Damascus, Paris, London, Istanbul, Cairo and Tunis, contributed to the translation of the Bible into Arabic. Born to a Maronite family, Shidyaq became a Protestant and later converted to Islam. His travels, fleeing from his country under the threats of the governors of Mount Lebanon during the Ottoman rule of the Arab world, and his prolific career as a journalist, poet, critic, linguist, lexicographer, translator and educator, enriched his literary works. Arab literary critics and historians now consider them cornerstones of modern Arabic literature.
Shidyaq published his widely known and acclaimed Al-Saq ala al-Saq fim a huwa al-faryaq during his stay in Paris in 1855. Some consider this book the first Arabic novel. It was compared to the works of Rabelais; it displays the capacities of Arabic language through writing a kind of autobiography in the third person, a novel of education and a travel narrative. The hero of Shidyaq's work, Faryaq, a contraction of Faris and Shidyaq, leaves Lebanon for Egypt where he settles for a while before visiting Damascus and Tunis. The novel ends as he is about to embark for Turkey.
Echoes of Dante's "Divine Comedy"
The style of Al-Saq ala al-Saq fim a huwa al-faryaq is similar to that of the maqama in Arab literary heritage, and the character of the wanderer is a reminiscent of both al-Hamadhani's and al-Hrariri's characters in their maqamat (plural of maqama). The maqama, a classical Arabic literary genre, developed in the tenth century out of a cluster of Arabic prose genres which basically comprised all of the education and learning of court circles.
The maqamat were usually composed in collections of short independent narrations written in ornamental rhymed prose (saj') with verse insertions which shared a common plot-scheme and two constant protagonists: the narrator and the hero. In each narration a vagrant and mendicant, but also a man of letters and eloquence, appears in a certain public place (a market, a mosque, a cemetery, a public bath, a travelling caravan, etc.) in different guises, and tricks people into giving him money by manipulating their feelings and beliefs.
Abdelfattah Kilito, an outstanding Moroccan scholar and literary critic who writes in French, sees the work of Shidyaq as reminiscent of Laurence Sterne's Tristram Shandy. Taking into consideration Shidyaq's intention to imitate the form of the maqama, his work is a continuation of Arabic literary tradition. It hybridizes the European form by using the maqama, influenced by Al-Hamadhani (tenth century) and Al-Hrariri (eleventh century), two Arab prose writers who invented the form and pushed Arabic story-telling a step forward.
The same influence of maqama could be found in the works of al-Muwaylihi (1858–1930), especially in his Isa Ibn Hisham Tale (1907). Al-Muwaylihi relies heavily on the maqama form, even borrowing the name of his narrator "Isa Ibn Hisham" from al-Hamadhani's maqamat.
Genuine history and development
The first Arab novelists felt that the novel could not be ingrained in Arabic modern culture without being attached to the deeply rooted Arabic tradition. This literary tradition, which includes poetry, anecdotes, chivalric tales, Arabic sayings, stories of the prophets, and on top of that Kalila Wa dimna by Ibn al-Muqaffa and the Thousand and One Nights, is the real source of early Arabic novels. These texts and forms could be considered prehistoric novelistic genres, in the Bakhtinian sense, which constitute the influences that shaped the form in later years.
The Arabic novel is not an imitation of the European novel. It lived in the shadow of the genre that flourished in sixteenth-century Europe, but it has its own history and development. Even the term riwaya, an equivalent of the term novel, does not have the same denotation. It means 'narration', 'telling', and it has a very direct relation to tale-telling in Arabic literary tradition.
When Naguib Mahfouz (1911–2006) won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1988, European and American commentators described him as the Balzac of the Arabic novel, referring mainly to his Cairo Trilogy. But Mahfouz is not a Balzac, nor a Galsworthy or an Emile Zola, or even a Thomas Mann. Mahfouz is rooted in Arabic tradition, and his style, even in his realistic works, fuses the subtleties of the Arabic language with influences of the European genre. That makes him more drawn to the Arabic prose of Al-Jahiz (781–868).
Al-Jahiz, who wrote about 360 books in his long career, is considered the bridge between Arabic tradition, turath , and modern Arabic writing. His highly crafted style of narration and techniques of description are emulated by modern Arab writers, Naguib Mahfouz included. To call Mahfouz a Balzacian is a limitation and a reduction of his work.
In novels other than the Cairo Trilogy, i.e. The Children of Gebelawi (1959), The Harafish (1977), Arabian Nights and Days (1981) and The Journey of Ibn Fattouma (1983), Mahfouz uses storytelling threads reminiscent of the Thousand and One Nights, Ibn Battuta's Travels, the stories of the prophets, and other prehistoric novelistic forms in the Arabic tradition.
Hybridization of texts
There are, of course, other contemporary Arab novelists who revolutionized the form, by going back to Arabic traditions in prose and poetry. Although some literary historians consider the banishing of poetry from novelistic texts a kind of modernization of Arabic literature and a developmental stage in the life the genre, creative Arabic novelists such as the Palestinian Emile Habibi (1922–1996) infused the novel with a multitude of quotations, including poetry, and the use of pastiche.
Habibi, in his magnum opus The Pessoptimist, first published in 1972, borrowed from a wide array of Arabic texts, quotations from the Koran, Muhammad's sayings, poetry lines from the tradition, al-Jahiz's writings, maqama, and other classic Arabic texts. This hybridization of the text makes the work of Habibi one of the masters of Arabic literature in the twentieth century. His other works are a continuation of drawing on classical Arabic heritage and folklore to create a hybrid form that gives his open texts a multiplicity of meanings.
The literature that is considered original and moving is not that which imitates the western tradition, but it is the literature that makes an amalgam of Arabic tradition and the European form of the novel. In that direction, the work of the Egyptian Gamal el-Ghitany, who follows in the footsteps of Arab historians in the Mamluk era, moves to create novels that revolutionize the form. In his Zayni Barakat (1974), he uses the language of Ibn Iyas, who wrote the history of the overthrow of the Mamluks by the Ottomans in Egypt in the fifteenth century.
Transforming the concept of world literature
In Ibn Iyas's texts the chronicles of the period are recorded with little or no regard for literary effect; his account of the Mamluk defeats at the hands of the Ottomans has authenticity and directness.
Al-Ghitany recreated the style in a way that depicts the subtleties of the language without sacrificing the elements of the novelistic form. This masterpiece could be read as a dissection of the contemporary despots' lives, and is an anecdote of the past as well.
Zayni Barakat is a real and genuine development of the form in world literature. Like Emile Habibi's The Pessomptimist, it shifted the development of the Arabic novel and redefined the meaning of drawing elements from the heritage and using the European genre of the novel. In that sense, the concept of world literature has to be transformed, breaking the western bars that imprisoned literatures produced by other nations from east to west.
Fakhri Saleh
© Qantara.de 2011
Editor: Lewis Gropp/Qantara.de
Comments for this article: The Arabic Novel in Non-Western Eyes
For Qantara
On Poetry and Revolution: Ahmad Fuad Nigm and His Protest Poetry
The renowned Egyptian poet Ahmad Fuad Nigm died early Tuesday morning, December 3, 2013 at the age of 84. He was one of Egypt's most famous vernacular poets. Since 1967, his popular poetry has been frequently heard at protests and political rallies, and during January 2011 Egyptian revolutionaries sang many of his poems. Nigm published over a dozen collections of poetry and his popular autobiography, under the title Al-Fagoumi, was recently made into a movie.
In 2007, Nigm was chosen by the United Nations Poverty Action as Ambassador of the poor, and he won the 2013 Prince Claus Award for "Unwavering Integrity". His presence on the Egyptian scene, as a poet and a commentator with biting remarks, will be sorely missed.
I met Nigm for the first time in 1989, and have kept in contact with him until very recently. I still remember and relish my visits with him in his apartment in a popular neighborhood, and how we used to sit on the floor of his roof, chatting about our country while chickens were running and cackling around us.
Nigm's work has been one of the main topics for my academic studies, about which I published my first book, A Study of the Vernacular Poetry of Ahmad Fuad Nigm (Leiden: E.J. Brill, 1990). I later published two books about him in Arabic; the most recent was earlier this year (2013).
Nigm' s poetry portrays Egypt as a society with distinct social forces whose interests run counter to one another: the rich vs. the poor or what Nigm calls the residents of the main streets and those of the alleyways; the villager vs. the urban afandi; the native ibn il-balad vs. the rulers; the patriot vs. the colonialist khawaga. These conflicting forces create a totality that is greater than the sum of its individual units. The secret behind this seeming paradox is attributed to a hidden factor—or in the words of Lucien Goldmann, a hidden deity—that has to be sought in the "dialectical" relationships among these social forces.
Egypt's common folk are Nigm's heroes. They are portrayed as simple and unassuming but they are shown to possess native cunning that has enabled them to survive poverty, political oppression and foreign invasion. Helpless and downtrodden as they may be, they are at the same time forbearing and have a sharp sense of humor.
Nigm is concerned with the cause of liberation for Egypt's folk. For him the only way to achieve liberation—from class inequality and political oppression—is through a people's revolution (is this not what happened in January 2011 revolution?) that will rid the country of both the exploitative class of "fat cats" and the oppressive political establishment, and pave the way for a new brave and free society. What is remarkable about Nigm's poetry is its appeal to widely diverse segments of the society such as students, laborers, and intellectuals. What is it in the language and the subjects of these poems that makes them so popular?
The reason must ultimately be sought in the relevance of this kind of poetry to its societal concerns. One can spot three factors which may account for both the effectiveness and popularity of Nigm's poetry: it is expressed in the colloquial and put in various folk poetic forms; it is protest poetry full of political and social criticism of society; it is highly melodious and thus easy to memorize. The first factor is perhaps the most potent. Nigm's diction is simple and earthy since it is, by and large, derived from the everyday colloquial and it embodies the racy witticisms of the Egyptian street. Like the French Francois Rabelais, Nigm's work is peppered with the bawdy double-entendres beloved by his Egyptian coffee-shop audience.
But unlike the case in the formal Arabic (fusha) poetry, Nigm's work is composed in a language that is closer to the mind and the heart of the great majority of Egyptians, a language in which they think, express their pain or grief, sing, talk tenderly to their children, express their love to others or insult whomever they need to insult. In other words, it is the language which reflects the world of reality for Nigm and his fellow Egyptians.
Moreover, Nigm's poetry derives its basic forms from the Egyptian folk traditions. He uses folk poetic forms of long standing such as the mawwal, folk songs, children's songs, puzzles and others which he adroitly utilizes to convey his revolutionary message.
The second factor is no less potent. For Nigm's poetry is in the first place a protest work. It takes upon itself the task of not only exposing and criticizing but also agitating and for this reason; it was often curtailed by the establishment. In this sense, Nigm's work becomes a genuine mouthpiece for the oppressed and the unlettered folk.
The third factor accounts for both the appeal and the popularity of Nigm's poetry. It is highly melodious with short staccatos that are catching, especially when sung to the 'ud by Sheikh Imam. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, hundreds of Nigm' s political chansons, sung and recorded on cassette-tapes, were surreptitiously making the rounds in Egypt and some of his anti-government lines have since been shouted in demonstrations in Tahrir Square in Cairo and elsewhere. In a country that suffers from a high rate of illiteracy, it is little wonder that Nigm's poems are popular. Those who cannot read, can, at least, listen to and understand these poems when they are recited. In this way Nigm's revolutionary poetry can be potently effective as a protest tool. Perhaps that is the reason why Nigm's poems have, by and large, been considered subversive by the Egyptian authorities and Nigm himself was regarded as a provocateur and as a result was in and out of jail (like the medieval French poet, Francois Villon, Nigm got into numerous scrapes with the authorities and his first jail term was for theft.).
Furthermore, Nigm's political chansons with their earthy, Egyptian colloquial Arabic ('ammiyya) and their deep involvement in folk poetic traditions seem to pose a serious challenge to those scholars and literary critics to whom 'ammiyya works have no place in their canonical definition of "high" literature. In his own way, Nigm appears to confirm the 'ammiyya as a respectable and effective medium of literary composition. He has tried to popularize poetry, making it a common currency for all his countrymen, be they rich or poor, lettered or unlettered. His work seems to be aimed at breaking the monopoly of "official" fusha writing and "official" writers who are state-salaried and, by and large, state-controlled and whose function is to "explain" the ruler to the people and not vice versa. And finally he wants "high poetry" to come down from its pinnacle and get dirty in the dust and the human waste of the alleyways. In this sense Nigm's poetry presents an example of genuine cultural expression.
Ahmad Fuad Nigm lived by his own principles. He was a fearless poet who spoke truth to power. And the truth he spoke was delivered with an impressive combination of force and beauty.
Nigm's Poetry Collections:
1. Suwar min il-Haya wil-Sign. Cairo: The Supreme Council of Arts and Literature, 1964.
2. Baladi wa Habibti. Beirut: Dar Ibn Khaldun, 1973.
3. Ya'ish Ahl Baladi. Beirut: Dar Ibn Khaldun, 19 73.
4. 'Iyun il-Kalam. Cairo: Ash'ar al-Thaqafa al Jadida, 1976.
5. Ughniyat il-Hubb wil-Haya. Cairo: Madbuli, 1978.
6. Ana Fen. Baghdad: Dar al-Hurriyya lil-Tiba'a, 1979.
7. Ishi ya Masr. Beirut: Dar al-Hurriyya lil-Tibaa, 1979.
8. Tahran, Ughniyat wa Ash'ar lil-Thawra. Beirut: Dar al-Kalima, 1979.
9. il-'Anbara. Cairo: Madbuli, 1982.
10. Aghani min il-Mu'ta'al. Montreal: Le Cercle de la culture arabe du Quebec, 1980.
11. Five Poems By Ahmad Fu'ad Nigm, tr. Miriam Lowi. Ottawa: Jerusalem International Publishing House, 1982.
12. Sandu' il-Dunya. Cairo: Madbuli, 1985.
13. The Complete Works of Ahmad Fuad Nigm. Cairo: Mirit, 1998
14. Al-Fagumi (autobiography). Cairo: Dar Al-Ahmadi, 2003
Studies on Nigm:
Abdel-Malek, Kamal. A Study of the Vernacular Poetry of Ahmad Fuad Nigm. Leiden: E.J. Brill, 1990.
-----------------. Ahmad Fuad Nigm (in Arabic). Beirut: Allprints, 2010.
-----------------. The Road to the January Revolution: The Poetry of Ahmad Fuad Nigm (in Arabic). Cairo: Ministry of Culture, 2013.
--Kamal Abdel-Malek,
Writer and academic based in Dubai


text:
As a Newspaper Ad Agency (https://www.newspaperadagency.com/) we help you to advertise cost effectively in all top leading newspapers of Belgaum. You can always take the help of our media planers without any extra cost/charges to decide the best English, Hindi and other regional language newspapers which gives you the best response in Belgaum. About Newspapers Advertising in Belgaum
There are various newspapers in Belgaum.Popular leading Newspapers in Belgaum are and many more. View Advertisement Rates and details for all these newspapers and book ad online in newspaper hassle free.


text:
Daigo Umehara is a Street Fighter titan. He's one of the best, if not the best, ever to play the game. And he doesn't have a video game console in his house.
Recently, a Japanese morning show spent the day with Daigo, visiting him in his house, and going into his room.
This is Daigo's room. He wakes up at 11am after spending late nights playing online.
Interesting factoid: Daigo doesn't have a game console at his house. The reason? Because he'd end up playing it all the time, which isn't healthy. "When I turned pro," Daigo says, "I ended up not having a game console at home."
So... How does he game at night? Does that mean Daigo just lives in local arcades? Does he go to friends' houses all the time? How does he practice?
Well... it seems Daigo has a separate apartment that he uses to house his consoles and cabinets. After hitting the gym, he heads over to his practice stable and plays from 6pm to around midnight, so he can catch the last train home.
While practicing, he records his gameplay, which he goes back and watches again.
Daigo has natural skill, but it's this extra effort in his training stable that ensures one thing: He'll kick your ass.
ウメハラ特集がフジテレビで放送、これが日本人プロゲーマーの現実だ!! [へちま速報]
To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter @Brian_Ashcraft.
Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. Tune in every morning from 4am to 8am.


text:
9/7/06: Piggy in Pink
Sunday, November 20
Sunday Dose of Cute: Birds of a Feather
9/7/06: Piggy in Pink
9 comments:
Great photos! Love all the birds--especially the guinea hens and turkey! Thanks for taking these photos and sharing them.ReplyDelete
Wow, that's a LOT of birds! Too cute about the turkey thinking he's a guinea!ReplyDelete
I always love your donkey photos, and since I love birds, these guinea hens and the turkey-who-wishes-he-was-one are another treat. This morning I finally made your pear-ginger-bran muffins, and they were delicious. Thank you for your wonderful posts!ReplyDelete
Who looks different ?~! Not me, he says in guinea-speak.ReplyDelete
You rock with a camera, always good photographs-thanks.
We have a Guinea that thinks he's a chicken because he was a lone Buinea raised with that particular batch of chicks...He wants nothing to do with the other Guineas...lolReplyDelete
I've been thinking about guineas, but my neighbor lets his dogs run loose and I'm scared of losing them.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous11/21/2011 10:45 AM
Ducks? Very messy habits. Best to own only one and put that one on the menu!ReplyDelete
What lovely photos! I especially enjoyed the guineas, and the turkey who thinks he is one. Thanks.ReplyDelete
One of my favorite posts! Here's hoping that's what my barnyard looks like next spring...with slightly less quantity!ReplyDelete
December 2015 update: Hi! For some reason I can't figure out, Blogger hasn't been letting me leave comments on my own blog (!) for the last several months, so I've been unable to respond to your comments and questions. My apologies for any inconvenience! You're always welcome to email me: farmgirlfare AT gmail DOT com.
Hi! Thanks for visiting Farmgirl Fare and taking the time to write. While I'm not always able to reply to every comment, I receive and enjoy reading them all.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and I especially love hearing about your experiences with my recipes. Comments on older posts are always welcome!
Please note that I moderate comments, so if I'm away from the computer it may be a while before yours appears.
I try my best to answer all questions, though sometimes it takes me a few days. And sometimes, I'm sorry to say, they fall through the cracks, and for that I sincerely apologize.
I look forward to hearing from you and hope you enjoy your e-visits to our farm!


text:
Product DNA
The UA MK-1—short for Mode Kit 1—is an entire system of light, sleek, breathable warm-ups and core training gear that layers together to give you every advantage for any workout. Speed, agility, strength, cardio, in the gym, on the turf…whatever you're doing, just build your kit and get to work.
- Fitted: Next-to-skin without the squeeze
- HeatGear® fabric is incredibly soft & smooth for extreme comfort with very little weight
- Mesh back & underarm panels deliver strategic ventilation
- 4-way stretch construction moves better in every direction
- Material wicks sweat & dries really fast


text:
When it comes to Owings MD insurance, a broker or agent can be a great resource for finding the right policy and coverage. Here are three reasons why you should consider using a broker/agent rather than going directly to an insurance carrier:
© Google Maps
200-A E Mt Harmony Rd, Owings, MD 20736
(410) 257-6006
80 Sansbury Rd, Friendship, MD 20758
(240) 338-8800
10020 Southern Maryland Blvd #203, Dunkirk, MD 20754
(410) 257-6766
7339 Woodshire Ave, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
(301) 499-0135
1999 E Chaneyville Rd, Owings, MD 20736
(301) 327-5081
10339 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk, MD 20754
(301) 855-8807
When it comes to Maryland car insurance, vehicles can sometimes be declared totaled by insurers. This means that the vehicle has been damaged beyond repair and must either be disposed of or sold for parts. The main reason why an insurer may declare a vehicle totaled is if the cost of necessary repairs would exceed the value of the car. In Maryland, this threshold is typically set at seventy-five percent of the actual cash value (ACV). Other factors that could lead to a Maryland auto insurer declaring a vehicle totaled include severe rust damage, flooding from storms and other natural disasters, collision damage too extensive for repair, and more.
Due to Maryland's strict laws on car insurance coverage, drivers are highly encouraged to purchase comprehensive plans in order to ensure their vehicles are properly protected. Additionally, Owings drivers should be aware of their insurance company's totaled vehicle declaration guidelines in order to maximize their coverage and limit the financial burden of repairs or replacement vehicles.
If you're looking for a Owings-based auto body shop, there are several things to consider. First and foremost, make sure that the shop is certified by the Maryland Department of Transportation as a qualified automotive repair facility. This ensures that all work done on your vehicle has been inspected and approved by an independent third party. It also guarantees that the parts used in repairs are legitimate and of good quality.
Additionally, look for a Maryland body shop with highly skilled technicians who have extensive experience in their field. Ask around or look online for customer reviews and ratings to learn more about any potential Owings shops you are considering so you can make an informed decision. Finally, make sure that the shop offers competitive pricing as well as payment plans if necessary.
© Google Maps
167 Thomas Ave, Owings, MD 20736
(301) 855-5525
575 Keith Ln #3, Owings, MD 20736
(301) 855-4113
No website found
6731 Solomons Island Rd N, Sunderland, MD 20689
(410) 257-3888
725 Keith Ln, Owings, MD 20736
(301) 855-0220
No website found
5301 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 339-4223
2300 Solomons Island Rd, Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 414-2177
If you've been in an accident in Owings, the insurance claims process will vary depending on who was at fault. Maryland is a "fault state," meaning that the party found to be liable for the accident will be responsible for paying for any damages caused. After an accident has occurred, here are the steps you should take to ensure you receive proper compensation:
Driving in Owings is an exciting experience that can be made even better if you have the right vehicle. It's important to stay safe on Maryland's roads and highways, so choosing a reliable car with advanced safety features is essential. Fortunately, there are plenty of cars that fit the bill! We've compiled a list of 15 of the safest vehicles available to Maryland drivers so you can make sure your next ride is as safe as it is fun. From hatchbacks to SUVs, these vehicles are sure to provide peace of mind while traveling through Maryland.
If you are looking for an affordable car, SUV, or van that won't break the bank when it comes to insurance rates in Owings, then here is a list of some of the most affordable vehicles in Maryland. All of these cars, SUVs and vans have great safety ratings and relatively low insurance payments.
If you're a parent living in Owings Maryland, adding your teenager to your auto insurance policy can be an important part of protecting both them and your finances. Maryland law requires that all drivers have liability insurance to cover any damage they may cause to another person's property while driving on the road. Adding your teen to your policy can help ensure that if they are involved in an accident, the costs of damages will be covered by your insurance provider.
When you add your teenage driver to your Owings auto insurance policy, it's important for parents to consider the differences between adding their teens as named drivers or rating them as household members. If you rate them as household members, then their premiums will be calculated based on your driving history, not theirs. However, if you choose to name them as drivers, their premiums will be factored into the policy and will be based on their individual driving record.
Some Maryland auto insurance providers also offer discounts for teen drivers who have passed a driver's education course or have maintained good grades throughout high school. It's important to ask your insurer what discounts they offer for Owings teens and be sure to check back annually in case any new discounts are available.
Ultimately, adding your teenager to your Owings auto insurance policy is an important part of protecting both them and your finances. Talk with your insurance provider about how best to include them in your policy and what discounts may be available for teenage drivers.
In Owings, the cost of car insurance for drivers will vary depending on their age and other factors such as driving history. In this article, we'll look at the average cost of car insurance in Maryland for six different age groups.
Despite Maryland's strict driving laws, there are still certain violations that can result in a requirement for High-Risk Insurance. These violations include:
For these offenses, Owings drivers will need to purchase High Risk Insurance for at least three years after their conviction date. It is important that drivers understand the risks associated with these driving violations so they can make sure they have the necessary coverage in place when needed.
Owings residents need to be informed of the different car insurance companies available in their area. To make this process easier, we have created a list of eight top car insurance companies based on Maryland's average annual premiums from least to most expensive.
These are the top eight car insurance companies Marylanders should consider when shopping around for an auto policy. Each company offers unique benefits and coverages at different rates so Owings residents must compare their options to pick the right one for them.
Auto theft is a major concern in Maryland, with over 20,000 vehicles stolen every year. The total value of Maryland vehicle thefts amounted to over $100 million in 2019. Maryland has the second highest rate of auto theft in the US, only behind California. In Baltimore alone, there were almost 7,000 thefts reported that same year. In addition to traditional carjacking and stealing tactics, Maryland also has experienced a rise in keyless vehicle thefts due to increased technology capabilities and access to special tools for criminals. Maryland law enforcement agencies have implemented additional initiatives such as public awareness campaigns and targeted enforcement strategies based on statistical analysis in order to reduce these numbers. However, many still feel unsafe from potential auto theft crimes due to the prevalence and cost of these crimes. Owings residents should be vigilant when it comes to auto theft and ensure that their vehicles are always locked and secured, especially in high crime areas.
Maryland is one of the most populous states in the US and it is home to a variety of different driving conditions. To better understand Maryland's driving environment, here are 15 interesting statistics:
The average rate for Owings is $1,463. Look for discounts to make this even more affordable.
In Owings Maryland, your policy must have at least $30,000 of coverage for injuries per person, up to a total of $60,000 per accident, and $15,000 of coverage for property damage.
Average cost for two vehicles in Owings is $3,731. This can of course vary greatly with liability only, full coverage, or SR-22 insurance.
To get low cost car insurance in Owings, MD, simply fill out the form above and compare quotes then pick the best one.


text:
William Balfour was in a "panic" the day three of Jennifer Hudson's family members were found slain, a prosecution's witness said Monday.
Quincy Brown told those in the Chicago courtroom that Balfour called on Oct. 24, 2008 to say he was having car problems. Balfour sounded nervous on the phone, he said, and wouldn't let Brown move the car to look at it. He said Balfour told him not to speak to police if they came around.
Investigators found the auto less than a mile from the house where the bodies of Hudson's mother and brother were found.
Balfour, 30, has pleaded not guilty to charges he killed Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson; brother, Jason Hudson; and nephew, Julian King.
But Brown, who is in prison on a federal gun conviction, testified that he saw Balfour with the gun authorities say was used in the slayings. Brown said he met Balfour the summer before the murders and saw him with the .45 caliber weapon when they were playing cards with friends. Brown also said he saw the gun in Balfour's Chrysler when the men exchanged cars for a day.
Under questioning by assistant public defender Amy Thompson, Brown said he shot the gun in the air before getting behind the wheel of Balfour's car. Forensic investigators have testified the steering wheel cover in that car tested positive for gunshot residue.
Brown also said Balfour told him his ex-wife was accusing him of the crimes. Brown said he asked Balfour if he killed the pair. He said Balfour answered, "It's bigger than me."
The suggestion that others may be involved in the crime is an important strategy for the defense, a jury expert said.
"All it takes is one juror to say, 'You know what, there was these dealings going on there, he's an unsavory character, some of the Hudson family members might have been unsavory characters, so I don't know, I feel like they didn't show that it was certainly William Balfour beyond a reasonable doubt. I have doubt, so I'm not going to vote to convict,'" Alan Turkheimer explained.
Throughout the trail, Balfour's attorneys have laid the groundwork for a case that Jennifer Hudson's brother, Jason, was a drug dealer and he also had enemies who could have committed these crimes.
Balfour was arrested at a girlfriend's house and told detectives he'd taken the train there. Prosecutors likely will call those detectives to the stand along with an expert expected to tell the court that Balfour's Chicago Transit Authority card was not used that day as he claimed.
This comes after a week of damaging testimony of state's witnesses saying they saw Balfour with the murder weapon, that he told a friend he was going to kill Julia Hudson's family and that he asked a girlfriend to lie for him about where he was Oct. 24, 2008.
The trial is now in its third week of testimony, and Judge Charles Burns indicated that closing arguments may be delivered Wednesday. That suggests the defense may not mount a case.
A recap of trial coverage so far:
- Day 9: Witness: Hudson Had One Enemy, "That Cat" Balfour
- Day 8: Balfour DNA Not Found on Murder Weapon: Expert
- Day 8: Judge Bars Phones in Court
- Day 7: Neighbor Says Balfour Threatened Julia Hudson
- Day 7: Court Denies Jennifer Hudson Is Getting Star Treatment
- Day 6: Police Testify at Hudson Trial About Finding Gun
- Day 6: "Somebody Killed My Mother:" Hudson 911 Tape Released to Media
- Day 5: Balfour Girlfriend Says He Confessed to Killing Hudson Family Members
- Day 4: Witness: Balfour Repeatedly Threatened Hudson Family
- Day 3: Prosecutors Show Photos of Hudson's Slain Nephew
- Day 2: Cops Describe Finding Slain Hudson Family Members
- Day 1: Jennifer Hudson Breaks Down During Murder Trial


text:
Welcome to the Hotel Halsingland
Nestled between the jagged peaks of the Chilkat Mountains and the waters of the beautiful Lynn Fjord, the Hotel Halsingland offers an authentic historic experience in a setting of natural beauty.
Our unique hotel is located in Historic Fort Seward and is designed in Jeffersonian style architecture. Many rooms are adorned with original decorative Belgian tile fireplaces and claw foot tubs.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are dedicated to ensuring your stay is comfortable and will be happy to assist you in making the most out of your visit to Haines.
The restaurant is closed this season.


text:
I'm not quite sure how much drywall mud I'll be using for my upcoming project so I'm planning to buy a box of it. Assuming that I have some left over, is there a technique for not wasting it? Will it last for awhile if I make sure to tie up the bag again and close the box lid? Or should I assume that it'll only last for a short time after I initially open the box.
Also, what's the shelf life for drywall mud? Should I only buy as much as I think I need? Or if I found a good deal, will it keep for awhile (for use with other projects later)?


text:
Aaron Hernandez -- Fiancée Called Cops After Bloody Mess at All-Night Party
Aaron Hernandez Fiancée Called Cops After Bloody Mess at Party
Aaron Hernandez' fiancée called cops on him just a few months ago when he punched a window in their house, and bled all over the place ... TMZ has learned.
Sources tell us the incident went down at their rented home in Hermosa Beach, CA ... where Aaron and some buddies were partying from 4 PM to 9 AM.
We're told when Hernandez and Shayanna Jenkins began arguing -- because she wanted to pull the plug on the party -- Hernandez put his fist through a window.
His hand was cut badly enough that there "was blood everywhere."
We're told Jenkins called police in a last ditch effort to break up the party.
Law enforcement sources tell us cops have been to the house multiple times -- and that Hernandez "had no regard" for anyone who complained about his all-night parties.
The word neighbors keep using to describe him is ... "nightmare."


text:
All 1 entries tagged OWW
View all 38 entries tagged OWW on Warwick Blogs | View entries tagged OWW at Technorati | There are no images tagged OWW on this blog
January 18, 2007
Catch a cannonball
Christ, I'm paying enough for this thing, I might as well use it. Blogs seem a bit more hi-tech these days. Anyway, I feel prompted to write something as it sounds from the min-hurricane outside as if my apartment is about to take off, we're-not-in-Kansas-any-more style, and this was always a good forum for photos, so why not. I'll write some more sometime soon. In the meantime, I think that some photos by Fleur and I will be up in the Photosoc part of the One World Week exhibitions, so go check it all out. I've got a few new toys to play with – a sweet digital SLR, a Horizon panoramic camera, and a LCA which is a cute little compact thing. So more soon! Here's a picture of the swans in Jephson Gardens, from the first roll of my LCA.


text:
Lenovo Monitors
Crisp, colorful Lenovo ThinkVision monitors improve productivity, unleash creativity and limit eye strain – and they do it with all style, and some of the simplest and cleanest cable and connectivity options in the industry. Turn to Lenovo for all your monitor needs, whether you're looking for a simple external display to use with a laptop, a high-resolution 4K monitor to complement your desktop or tower PC, or one of today's new portable monitors that make it easy to take a full-size display wherever you go.
Lenovo ThinkVision monitors are known worldwide for quality and innovative design. In one recent year, ThinkVision models won three IF Product Design Awards, two Red Dot Design awards, and earned "Best Monitor" honors at CES. It's a record that's hard to beat, and shows why ThinkVision displays are so popular with business and home office users around the world.
There's more to Lenovo monitors than meets the eye. Our ThinkVision brand boasts a wide range of models with higher-than-standard peak brightness, super-fast response times, easy-to-use USB Type-C and Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity, near-edgeless bezels – even built-in webcams, mics and speakers. From the value-focused E Series to the high-performance P Series to the new, portable M Series, there's a Lenovo ThinkVision monitor for every user and budget. Screen sizes range from 14 to 32 inches, display resolutions stretch from Full HD to Ultra HD/4K, and both TN and IPS panels are available. Need more? Here's a quick, high-level look at the complete ThinkVision line-up: ThinkVision E Series monitors: Affordable, comfortable, wide-angle monitors that deliver sharp visuals in the office or at home. ThinkVision T Series monitors: High-performance, ergonomic monitors for business and corporate use, including VoIP and USB hub models. ThinkVision P Series monitors: Our premium performance monitor line, typically boasting the highest resolutions and latest features. ThinkVision X Series monitors: Sleek designs and exceptional functionality – monitors that project a stylish, professional image. ThinkVision S Series monitors: Mainstream monitors with performance and style, ideal for small and medium business settings (and budgets). ThinkVision M Series monitors: Lightweight, portable displays that enable dual monitor-style productivity even when you're on the go. ThinkVision TIO series monitors: Full-featured monitors with built-in cable management; add a Tiny PC and it becomes an all-in-one. Lenovo portable monitors: Visual perfection you can carry with you It wasn't long ago that even a relatively small Full HD, IPS monitor was still too big to use in remote locations. You'd put it on your desk and leave it there, relying on your relatively tiny laptop display when you needed to go mobile. But no more. ThinkVision portable monitors are sleek and lightweight, with protective covers and foldable stands that support and tilt the device in a way that's similar to a tablet. Lenovo's designs are both ergonomic and ambidextrous – ThinkVision M Series portable monitors feature two USB Type-C ports on either side of the device. Additional Lenovo portable monitor features include: Height-adjustable foot and stand: Raise or lower the screen as needed, or tilt -5° to 90°. Eye care technology: Low-blue-light certification eases eye strain over long hours of work. Multiple mounting options: Stand the device on virtually any surface – even hang it on a wall. Portable monitors still aren't huge. Early models have mostly featured laptop-sized displays. But they're so easy to carry and connect that they're opening a new world of productivity, extending the traditional workspace to just about anywhere. With a Lenovo portable monitor, even road warriors can use a dual-display set-up that until now has been limited to in-office scenarios. Plus, many ThinkVision monitors are TÜV Eye Comfort-certified, delivering visuals are flicker-free, emit lower blue light radiation and reduce reflections when viewed from odd angles. This reduces eye-fatigue and makes long hours at work more productive and less stressful.


text:
This museum is dedicated to the Italian infantry throughout the years.
For current visiting hours, please visit the website of the museum.
Do you have more information about this location? Inform us!
Helaas geen map gevonden.
41.889494, 12.516118
Looking for reliable information or news facts about WW2? Do you want to create your own battlefield tour to sights of wars from the past? Or are you interested in war medals and their recipients? TracesOfWar.com tells you more!
© STIWOT, 1999-2023. All rights reserved.
Privacy statement, cookies, disclaimer and copyright


text:
2.5L SKYACTIV-G 4-Cylinder Turbo
City 20/Hwy 26 Estimated By E.P.A. - Actual Mileage May Vary
Your Kar Company
Your Kar Company
7912 Becket Street
Norfolk, VA 23518
Your Kar Company is family owned and operated with over 30 years of experience. Were a very respected dealership with LOW overhead; therefore that is why we can offer such QUALITY vehicles at DISCOUNTED prices. We are PROUD Members of NIADA, VIADA and Navy League. We offer Federal Credit Union Bank, 1st Time Buyer, 2nd Car and Credit Re-establishing Programs suited to everyone's needs! Whether you have good, bad, no, slow credit, past repo, medical bills, discharged bankruptcy or judgments it's all OK! All Applications Accepted. ALL Branches and ALL Ranks are automatically Pre-Approved with NO Money Down*. We take PRIDE in serving our Military Personnel and Civilians with Integrity, Loyalty, and Honesty! You not only become a customer of Your Kar Company but part of our family. Se Habla Espanol. All trade-ins considered. We Buy Cars! Free courtesy ride to our location. Call today at 757-926-0055 for your Instant Approval or Apply Online @ www.yourkarcompany.com *wac
*Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Interested parties should confirm all data before relying on it to make a purchase decision. All prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Prices may not include additional fees such as government fees and taxes, title and registration fees, finance charges, dealer document preparation fees, processing fees, and emission testing and compliance charges.


text:
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Diacetyl, a flavoring used to produce the buttery flavor and aroma in some processed food may be linked to Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers say.
Robert Vince, director of the Center for Drug Design at the University of Minnesota, and colleagues Swati More and Ashish Vartak said diacetyl has been the focus of research recently because it is linked to respiratory and other problems in workers at food-flavoring factories.
Vince's team said it realized diacetyl has an architecture similar to a substance that makes beta-amyloid proteins clump together in the brain -- this clumping is the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
The study, published in the journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, found diacetyl increased the level of beta-amyloid clumping. In addition, the study found at real-world occupational exposure levels, diacetyl also enhanced beta-amyloid's toxic effects on nerve cells growing in the laboratory.
Other laboratory experiments also showed diacetyl easily penetrated the "blood-brain barrier," which keeps many harmful substances from entering the brain, Vince said.
"In light of the chronic exposure of industry workers to diacetyl, this study raises the troubling possibility of long-term neurological toxicity mediated by diacetyl," the researchers said in a statement.
Several U.S. microwave popcorn brands removed diacetyl in 2007 and 2008 and substituted another butter flavoring.


text:
June 9 - Saint Bede
Saint Bede was a church historian who recorded the history of Christianity in England up to his own time. He was probably born around 673 in Northumbria. We do not know exactly where he was born, but it is likely that it was somewhere near Jarrow.
When he was seven, Bede was sent to Saint Benedict Biscop at the monastery of Saint Peter at Wearmouth to be educated and raised. Then he was sent to the new monastery of Saint Paul founded at Jarrow in 682, where he remained until his death. There he was guided by the abbot Saint Ceolfrith, who succeeded Saint Benedict in 690, ruling both Wearmouth and Jarrow.
Saint Bede was ordained as a deacon when he was nineteen, and to the holy priesthood at the age of thirty by Saint John of Beverley, the holy Bishop of Hexham (687), and later (705) of York. Bede had a great love for the church services, and believed that since the angels were present with the monks during the services, that he should also be there. "What if they do not find me among the brethren when they assemble? Will they not say, 'Where is Bede?'"
Bede began as a pupil of Saint Benedict Biscop, who had been a monk of the famous monastery at Lerins, and had founded monasteries himself. Saint Benedict had brought many books with him to England from Lerins and from other European monasteries. This library enabled Bede to write his own books, which include biblical commentary, ecclesiastical history, and hagiography.
Bede was not an objective historian. He is squarely on the Roman side in the debate with Celtic Christianity, for example. He was, however, fair and thorough. His books, derived from "ancient documents, from the traditions of our ancestors, and from my own personal knowledge" (as he himself testifies) give us great insight into the religious and secular life of early Britain.
To read Saint Bede is to enter a world shaped by spiritual traditions very similar to those cherished by Orthodox Christians. These saints engage in the same heroic asceticism shown by saints in the East, and their holiness fills us with love and admiration. Christians were expected to fast on Wednesdays and Fridays, and there was a forty day Nativity Fast (Book IV, 30).
Saint Bede became ill in 735. For about two weeks before Pascha, he was weak and had trouble breathing, but experienced little pain. He remained cheerful and gave daily lessons to his students, then spent the rest of the day singing Psalms and giving thanks to God. He would often quote the words of Saint Ambrose, "I have not lived in such a way that I am ashamed to live among you, and I do not fear to die, for God is gracious."
In addition to giving daily lessons and chanting the Psalms, Saint Bede was also working on an Anglo-Saxon translation of the Gospel of Saint John, and also a book of extracts from the writings of Saint Isidore of Seville. On the Tuesday before the Feast of the Lord's Ascension, the saint's breathing became more labored, and his feet began to swell. "Learn quickly," he told those who were taking dictation from him, "for I do not know how long I can continue. The Lord may call me in a short while."
After a sleepless night, Saint Bede continued his dictation on Wednesday morning. At the Third Hour, there was a procession with the relics of the saints in the monastery, and the brethren went to attend this service, leaving a monk named Wilbert with Bede. The monk reminded him that there remained one more chapter to be written in the book which he was dictating. Wilbert was reluctant to disturb the dying Bede, however. Saint Bede said, "It is no trouble. Take your pen and write quickly."
At the Ninth Hour, Bede paused and told Wilbert that he had some items in his chest, such as pepper, incense, and linen. He asked the monk to bring the priests of the monastery so that he could distribute these items to them. When they arrived, he spoke to each of them in turn, requesting them to pray for him and to remember him in the services. Then he said, "The time of my departure is at hand, and my soul longs to see Christ my King in His beauty."
That evening, Wilbert said to him, "Dear Master, there is one sentence left unfinished." Bede said, "Very well, write it down." Then the young monk said, "It is finished now." Saint Bede replied, "You have spoken truly, it is well finished." Then he asked Wilbert to raise his head so that he could see the church where he used to pray. After chanting, "Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit" to its ending, Saint Bede fell asleep in the Lord Whom he had loved.
Although Saint Bede reposed on the eve of the Ascension. His body was first buried in the south porch of the monastery church, then later transferred to a place near the altar. Today his holy relics lie in Durham Cathedral, in the Galilee chapel.
Source: OCA.org
Leave a Reply.
January 2023
January 2023


text: Survey What is Your Favorite Way to Ingest Cannabis? Pure Cannabis Joint Mixed with Tobacco Joint Blunt (tobacco outside) Bubbler Bong Vaporizer Pipe Hookah Eat In Food Cannapsules (concentrated in capsule) Chillum Other (please specify) Results | Polls Recent Articles · Cannabis As A Treatment For Arthritis· T-Mobile Censors Medical Cannabis Texts!· Top British Police Chief Calls for Decriminalizing Cannabis!· California Union Supports Prop 19, Cannabis Legalization· ATT FLORIDA!!!! HERE COMES MED MARJ HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!![ More in News Section ] Recent Reviews · Rhino Seeds· Vip Wellness Center· East Coast Evolution· Canto Diem· puff danny's glass boutique· Good Karma Grower's Collective· Marijuana-seeds.nl· City of Angels Wellness Center - Hollywood, CA· Sanctuary· Los Angeles Patients and Caregivers Group Welcome to the MJ Guide!The MJ Guide is your source for all information about marijuana. Browse our various guides to marijuana to learn about cannabis in its many forms. Then register to participate in our forums, post up images, articles, reviews or create your own grow journal. Use our new Strain Search to find your favorite Cannabis Strains! For a great many people, Cannabis is our medicine, our sacrament, our food, our fuel, even our clothes. Our mission is to counter the vast disinformation campaign about marijuana, by helping educate people about the healing, spiritual and industrial uses of the Cannabis plant. Discover the truth about cannabis that government and industry don't want to you know. Whether you're a grower, activist, caregiver, business owner, medical, spiritual or recreational user of marijuana, the MJGuide has important information for you. This site is highly interactive, and you're welcome to post up Grower and Smoker Reports in our new StrainGuide, news and events in our Cannabis Calendar. You can review, rate and comment upon any cannabis business or product. Start a grow journal and share your cannabis knowledge and experience with the world! Participate in our marijuana forums where you can get answers to questions about cannabis. Post up pictures or video of your grow, your favorite smoking device or the latest legalization rally. You can browse and purchase books, hemp products and DVDs in our Marijuana Store or our E-Store, where you can download copies of books, music and more! MJ GUIDE NEWS Medical Marijuana Cannabis As A Treatment For Arthritis Posted by MattJackson on Monday, January 19 @ 18:15:58 UTC (12323 reads) Read More... | 4261 bytes more | comments? | Score: 0 Legal Issues : T-Mobile Censors Medical Cannabis Texts! Posted by skip on Monday, September 20 @ 17:03:35 UTC (13921 reads) comments? | MJ News | Score: 0 Legal Issues : Top British Police Chief Calls for Decriminalizing Cannabis! Posted by skip on Sunday, September 19 @ 17:30:03 UTC (83731 reads) Read More... | 3 comments | MJ News | Score: 0 Legal Issues : California Union Supports Prop 19, Cannabis Legalization Posted by skip on Tuesday, September 14 @ 17:07:29 UTC (12610 reads) comments? | MJ News | Score: 0 MJ News ATT FLORIDA!!!! HERE COMES MED MARJ HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!! Posted by FZ on Saturday, April 25 @ 19:03:42 UTC (18574 reads) Read More... | 8 comments | Score: 0 Marijuana Activism : Marijuana Reform #1 question at Obama's Website! Posted by skamikaze on Friday, December 12 @ 23:32:19 UTC (15720 reads) Read More... | 3 comments | MJ News | Score: 0 Medical Marijuana : Marijuana and Red Wine Ward Off Alzheimer's! Posted by skip on Tuesday, December 09 @ 22:42:16 UTC (12932 reads) comments? | MJ News | Score: 0 Medical Marijuana : MJ eases symptoms of ADHD a new study shows. Posted by skamikaze on Tuesday, September 30 @ 21:42:16 UTC (13299 reads) comments? | MJ News | Score: 0 MJ News : California Upholds Proposition 215, Strikes Down SB 420 Possession Amounts!!! Posted by skip on Friday, August 01 @ 19:06:47 UTC (33137 reads) Read More... | 4415 bytes more | 680 comments | MJ News | Score: 0 Medical Marijuana : Candidates Positions on Medical Marijuana Posted by skip on Thursday, May 15 @ 18:50:53 UTC (14645 reads) Read More... | 8141 bytes more | comments? | MJ News | Score: 0 Search


text:
Macneics Surname Ancestry Results
Our indexes 1000-1999 include entries for the spelling 'macneics'. In the period you have requested, we have the following 1 record (displaying 1 to 1):
Try these...
macnaughtan macnaughten macnaughton macnaughton-jones macnaughton-smith macnaughton-wainwright macnaulty macnaven macnavish macnay macneal macneale macneals macnedar macnee macneece macneel macneelance macneer macneice macneid macneil macneilage macneilance macneilie macneill macneill-hamilton macneille macneillie macneir macneish macnelie macnelis macnell macnelus macnemara macnemarra macnemichaell macness macneth
These sample scans are from the original record. You will get scans of the full pages or articles where the surname you searched for has been found.
Your web browser may prevent the sample windows from opening; in this case please change your browser settings to allow pop-up windows from this site.
Research your ancestry, family history, genealogy and one-name study by direct access to original records and archives indexed by surname.


text:
Reliving Intellectual Flaws with A-List Influence
"The ignorance, prejudices, and groupthink of an educated elite are still ignorance, prejudice and groupthink," Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell's Intellectuals and Society goes into great detail about the flaws intellectuals bring to bear upon society with their influence. Some of the behavior of A-Listers matches those of intellectuals, historically.
First, let's use Sowell's definition of intellectual, an occupational category — writers, academics and the like — whose works begin and end with ideas. Clearly this description matches bloggers who make their living based off their writing, via consulting, speaking and other services.
You might not like what they have to say, but you can't deny the influence of A-List bloggers.
Read More »Reliving Intellectual Flaws with A-List Influence