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Five questions - five answers: Approaching September - 1
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September is approaching and thus the announced Palestinian bid for UN membership. We would like to present to our readers various opinions on the issue, interviewing several partners of KAS in our series "5 questions - 5 answers". The beginning is made by Hanna Siniora and Dr. Gershon Baskin, Co-CEOs of the Israel Palestine Center for Research and Information¹ and longstanding partners of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Jerusalem
Hanna Siniora, Gershon Baskin, the US administration has already announced a veto, in case the Palestinian Authority should approach the UN Security Council in its bid for UN membership. What is your assessment of the situation? Are the Palestinians going to call on the Security Council or are they rather going to directly address the General Assembly?
Hanna Siniora: I am in favor of going to the General Assembly. In this way the PA will avoid humiliating President Obama and will most probably get a lot of additional backing from the major EU countries. Up till now, the PA insists on going to the Security Council, but I believe that a more rational approach will prevail and finally the PA will decide to go to the General Assembly of the UN.
Gershon Baskin: I strongly believe that the US and the other Quartet members should accept that the Palestinians have decided to go to the UN and to seize the moment as an opportunity for progress. The Americans say "if you can't beat them, join them!" That is what they should be doing – working with the parties to come up with a resolution that would be acceptable for both sides, hopefully bringing it to the Security Council where it could become the new point of reference of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations (replacing 242)¹. The resolution would recognize Palestine (and Israel) in borders to be negotiated on the basis of the 1967 lines with agreed upon swaps (the Obama formula) and at the same time the State of Palestine would refrain from taking legal and political actions against Israel in the international arena and Israel would freeze settlement building during the negotiations.
If the Palestinians decide to address the General Assembly to upgrade their status from an observer mission to that of a non-member state - a move that would grant them statehood recognition – wouldn't that be a merely symbolic improvement?
Hanna Siniora: To be recognized as the State of Palestine, even if not yet a member of the UN - will mean that the occupied Palestinian territories will no longer be defined as disputed territories. Internationally there will be a state recognized along the lines of 1967 as the sovereign lands of the State of Palestine. This means that East Jerusalem is part of the State as the capital of Palestine. Additionally, the State of Palestine can approach international bodies such as the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court and other bodies directly and not through proxies.
Gershon Baskin: The question of Palestinian statehood should be removed from the negotiating table. This move in the UN, while not immediately changing the reality on the ground serves to provide the necessary legitimacy and international legal backing to preserve the viability of the two states for two peoples solution to the conflict. This is what can be the primary outcome from the decision. There is a need to implant the reality of Palestinian statehood into the consciousness of the Israeli and the Palestinian people and the rest of the world.
How would you summarize the expectations of the Palestinian citizens regarding September? What might be the possible reactions if these expectations won't be met?
Hanna Siniora: The Palestinian people in the West Bank and Gaza are totally supportive of their leadership in going the road of the UN. The threshold of expectations is extremely low as for the daily life, the occupation continues and the obstacles are the same. The PA has succeeded in convincing the majority of the people that future confrontations should be based on non-violent resistance. People understand now that the violence of the second intifada hurt their aspirations for Statehood.
Gershon Baskin: All public opinion research in Palestine shows that expectations are very low. Almost no one expects that there will be significant changes on the ground. There are some expectations about a possible uprising, Israeli political and military retaliation, thoughts that something will change – mostly for the worse and there is great concern about the possibility of the economic situation turning towards the downside after a few years of great economic promise. So there is great concern, but also a sense of wide solidarity that there is no option of not going to the UN now when people don't believe that there is hope to reach a negotiated agreement with the Netanyahu government.
Do you see a role for the European Union to revitalize the peace process? Would the Israelis and the Palestinians accept the EU as an honest broker?
Hanna Siniora: The Palestinian people believe that the EU should play the major political role in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The PA wants the EU not only to be the financier of the injustices, just to alleviate the pain, but really to bring peace and justice. Palestine and the region can only achieve peace and stability – the backyard of Europe, if the EU assumes such a role.
Gershon Baskin: Europe can and will do nothing without the agreement of the United States. That is perhaps a sad reality, but it is the reality. Europe is deeply divided on the Israeli-Palestinian question and it seems very unlikely that there can be a common EU policy that all 27 states will adhere to. We need the EU to serve as a counter balance to the US which continues to demonstrate a very strong bias towards Israel. But we have come to learn that the EU will not oppose the US strong leadership position in the Middle East, even if the US demonstrates weakness, as it does today.
Do you think that the protest movement in Israel could influence the political developments after September? Put differently, will security issues be likely to overshadow domestic social issues?
Hanna Siniora: Unfortunately, until now the Israeli political activism towards a two-states solution did not receive the support of the Israeli public to convince the governing leadership in Israel to achieve a breakthrough. I am convinced that the present social economic protest movement is able to bring change and new elections and a new coalition government, but at the moment not to burden with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Gershon Baskin: The current Israeli protest movement has been inspiring and full of energy. Right from the very beginning, through the present time – one month into their struggle, there is no willingness of the young leadership to stand up and play a role in dealing with the conflict. This is most unfortunate. Nonetheless, the protest movement has removed some element of cynicism from the typical Israeli public discourse and perhaps more importantly the movement has clearly demonstrated that the people have very little confidence in the national elected leadership. The government's position in the eyes of the public has been diminished and this is a good sign in terms of public empowerment and perhaps in the not too distant future the public will connect the dots: You cannot have social justice in Israel if there is no equality between the Jewish and the Arab citizens of Israel and if Israel continues to occupy the Palestinian people.
Thank you very much Gershon Baskin and Hanna Siniora.
¹ The UNSC resolution 242 has been adopted in 1967 after the Six-Day War and was to become the cornerstone of Middle East diplomatic efforts in the coming decades as its wording led to the formula "land for peace". Cf.: http://daccess-dds-ny.un.org/doc/RESOLUTION/GEN/NR0/240/94/IMG/NR024094.pdf?OpenElement
The questions were asked by Evelyn Gaiser and Michael Mertes. August 17, 2011
Israel, August 18, 2011


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Yemen's internationally recognized President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, who is in self-exile in Saudi Arabia, backed out of United Nations-brokered talks this week with Iran-linked Houthi rebels, according to the leader's office.
The Houthis control the Yemeni capital of Sanaa and much of the country's north.
A recently leaked U.N. email obtained by VICE News revealed that the Houthis and their allies are willing to accept a U.N. resolution to end the conflict in Yemen, while Saudi Arabia appears unwilling to support a negotiated settlement.
In a statement, President Hadi's office indicated that "there would be no talks with the rebels, known as Houthis, unless they accept a U.N. resolution that obliges them to withdraw from areas they seized and surrender weapons taken from state institutions," reports The Associated Press (AP).
The statement came as Hadi's government is preparing to return to the southern port city of Aden at the end of this month following the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday, AP learned from two unnamed senior Yemeni government officials.
"More than 200 Saudi, Emirati and Yemeni troops have come to Aden in the past two weeks to help secure the city and pave the way for the government's long-planned return, according to Aden's governor and pro-government security officials," notes the article.
"Many Yemeni troops who were sent for training in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are returning to fight, pro-government officials said, reflecting the administration's confidence that it can hold on to the key city that has been bitterly contested by the various sides in the conflict," it continues. "Parts of Aden are controlled by al-Qaeda's Yemeni affiliate."
Earlier this year, Yemen's internationally recognized president fled to Saudi Arabia, which has been leading a U.S.-backed coalition against the Houthis since March.
The Houthis have allied themselves with security forces loyal to Yemen's former President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
More than 4,000 people, many of them civilians, have been killed in the conflict.
"A leaked email written by the UN's envoy for Yemen has cast new light on negotiations to end the country's brutal war, and raises questions about the growing presence of al Qaeda, as well as the dedication to UN-brokered talks by Saudi Arabia, whose multinational coalition has bombed Houthi rebels and their allies since late March," reported VICE News last week.
The email was written by Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, the U.N.'s envoy for Yemen, to Jeffrey Feltman, the U.N.'s undersecretary for political affairs.
"In it, the envoy confirms that Houthi rebels and the party of former president and Houthi ally Ali Abdullah Saleh have expressed willingness to accept — with some reservations — a UN Security Council resolution, approved in April," noted VICE News.

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1) Remove scales
2) Limit shower time
3) Use antiitch creams
4) Use moisturizer
5) Moisturize instead of scratch
6) Skip hot baths
7) Apply cool compress.
Scabies is a skin infestation caused by a mite known as the sarcoptes scabiei. Untreated, these microscopic mites can live on your skin for months. They reproduce on the surface of your skin and then burrow into it and lay eggs. This causes an itchy, red rash to form on the skin.
Symptoms of scabies
After the initial exposure to scabies, it can take up to six weeks for symptoms to appear. The symptoms usually develop more quickly in people who've had scabies before.The hallmark symptoms of scabies include a rash and intense itching that gets worse at night. Continuous scratching of the infected area can create sores that become infected. If this occurs, additional treatment with antibiotics for the skin infection may be recommended.
Common sites for scabies in older children and adults include the:
Area between the fingers
Scabies in babies and toddlers, and sometimes the very elderly or immunocompromised, can include the:
Soles of the feet
The rash itself can consist of tiny bites, hives, bumps under the skin, or pimple-like bumps. The burrow tracks of the mite can sometimes be seen on the skin. They may appear as tiny raised or discolored lines.
Norwegian or crusted scabies-
Some people with scabies may develop another form of scabies known as norwegian scabies, or crusted scabies. This is a more severe and extremely contagious type of scabies. People with crusted scabies develop thick crusts of skin that contain thousands of mites and eggs.
Crusted scabies can also appear:
Easy to crumble when touched
Crusted scabies usually develops in people with weakened immune systems. This includes people with hiv or aids, people who use steroids or certain medications (such as some for rheumatoid arthritis), or people who are undergoing chemotherapy. The scabies mites can overpower the immune system more easily and multiply at a quicker rate. Crusted scabies spreads in the same way as normal scabies.
Scabies is a highly contagious condition. If you have close contact with a person infested with the scabies mite, your chances of catching it are fairly high. Crowded living conditions, close body contact (e. G, sleeping in the same bed), even holding hands for a while can easily allow the mite to spread from one person to another.Since the scabies mite won't live away from a human body for more than a few days, direct contact is a much more likely source of transmission than clothing, bedding, or towels. The mites that cause scabies live specifically on humans - they can't be transmitted to or caught from animals, such as dogs.
A female mite lays 3 to 4 eggs per day, just under the surface of the skin. It takes about 2 weeks for these eggs to develop into larvae and finally adults, after which the adults emerge to the surface of the skin to mate. Once mating is complete, the adults reinvade the skin of their host or another person. The presence of the burrowing adult mite, eggs, and larvae cause a terrible itch. The number of infesting mites averages 5 to 10 but varies depending on the person's hygiene.
To diagnose scabies, your doctor examines your skin, looking for signs of mites, including the characteristic burrows. When your doctor locates a mite burrow, he or she may take a scraping from that area of your skin to examine under a microscope. The microscopic examination can determine the presence of mites or their eggs.
Maintain personal hygiene.
Change clothes, bed linens daily.
Regular daily bath.
Clothes & bed linens to be boiled in hot water, dried in sun & ironed.
Thorough scrubbing with soap & water.
Through drying of skin after bathing.
Treat all close contacts
Cool and soak your skin- soaking in cool water or applying a cool, wet washcloth to irritated areas of your skin may minimize itching.
Apply soothing lotion- calamine lotion, available without a prescription, can effectively relieve the pain and itching of minor skin irritations.
Diet managment for scabies-
Overall you want to avoid foods that contain natural histamines (your body is already creating enough to combat the mites) and foods that you are allergic too.
Here is a list of foods you might want to avoid or cut down on during your scabies infestation because they are high in histamines:
Red wine
Aged cheese
Citrus fruits
Fermented foods (sauerkraut, kombucha, yogurt)
Bacon (and other cured meats)
Artificial food colors and preservatives
Other foods that commonly cause allergic reactions, often involving skin irritation include:
Tree nuts
Coloring, additives
In scabies, homeopathy is the best treatment option as homeopathic prescriptions are exceptionally capable in treating this type of disease. They invigorate the disease fighting mechanism of the body to fight scabies.As the healing system of the body is reinforced, the sickness is totally annihilated. It's an approach that attacks the infection at the root and avert a repeat of the infection.
1.Apply sunscreen everyday: Sun protection is the absolute most important component for healthy skin. Sun degrades the skin collagen and elastin, and affects our body's ability to create healthy new cells. So make it a resolution to never leave the house without applying sunscreen with a SPF of at least 30, even in winter and on cloudy days
2.Moisturiser: Applying moisturiser everyday boosts hydration in your skin, prevents flaking and dullness and creates a protective layer of moisture that lasts all day.
3.Drink plenty of water: The least difficult thing you can do ensure about that your skin care is legitimately hydrated is drinking more water. Drinking plenty of water help flush out toxins from your body.
4. Get sufficient sleep: Set a bedtime and stick to it so that your body gets used to sleeping on time.
5.Eat clean: Make sure you follow healthy diet. Junk food is worst enemy when it comes to getting clear and radiant skin. Make sure to eat all the fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and proteins that you can get your hands on, and avoid junk food whenever possible.
6. Sweat it out on a regular basis: Physical exercise and staying active in general can do wonders for your skin. Make exercise a part of your daily routine.
Today's Tips
Ringworm is a fungal skin infection that causes a red, circular, itchy rash. Ringworm is officially known as tinea or dermatophytosis.
For example, fungal infection of the feet is athlete's foot or tinea pedia.
Fungi can live in the air, soil, water, and plants. There are also some fungi that live naturally in the human body.
Tips :-
Wear cotton underwear.
Practise good personal hygiene.
Avoid tight-fitting jeans and pants.
Keep yourself dry and clean.
Avoid perfumed deodorant sprays, scented tampons and vaginal douches.
Relax and reduce stress.
Take natural yogurt with live cultures.


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Spring is here and that means it's time to start making this easy broccoli slaw salad!
I'm almost embarrassed at how easy this recipe is. But it's a perfect Meatless Monday dish for busy green divas and dudes. Not only that, this broccoli slaw recipe is both healthy and tasty. If you share this post, please use the #MeatlessMonday hashtag!
Disclosure: I'm not 100 percent crazy about using pre-packaged, pre-cut veggies, especially when in plastic. But I'm not perfect. If you have time to julienne broccoli and carrots, that is of course the better option for the environment!
- 1 bag of Trader Joe's Organic Broccoli Slaw
- 1/4 to 1/2 c. chopped organic chives (I clip mine from my backyard...they're so easy to grow!)
- 1 cup raw & organic walnuts
- 4 T. Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3-4 T. Trader Joe's Orange Muscat Champagne Vinegar (can substitute organic vinegar, but may need to use less)
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss it all together in a bowl.
- Boom!
- chopped organic strawberries
- organic bleu cheese
- Have time to julienne your own veggies? Bravo! You'll need 5 cups worth.
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May 12, 2014 at 3:33 pm -
Love this slaw! This is a great reminder to make it, especially now that spring is upon us! I will have to try your recipe, mine is a bit different. I'll also link to this on a related post on my site.
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Deborah Evans Price has covered country, gospel and rock music for Billboard magazine since 1994. She also contributes regularly to AOL's The Boot, Country Weekly, Gospel Music Channel.com, CMA Close Up, FIRST and other publications. A noted country and Christian music historian, she's authored The CMA Awards Vault, a history of the Country Music Association Awards published by Whitman Publishing as well as a historical retrospective on Word Records—"Word: Six Decades of Hits."
Deborah has held editorial posts at Radio & Records, Country News, American Songwriter and Billboard. She has interviewed countless artists, including Willie Nelson, Amy Grant, Third Day, Don Henley, Bon Jovi, Chris Rice, Charlie Daniels, Kirk Franklin, 3 Doors Down, Sarah Brightman, Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney, Smokey Robinson, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Steven Curtis Chapman, Sandra Bullock, and Robert Duvall.
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Donald J. Trump was elected to become the 45th president of The United States of America following a competitive race for the White House.
The Republican candidate won the majority of votes in Sampson County by collecting 14,761 votes (57.2 percent). His opponent Hillary Clinton earned 10,486 votes (40.6 percent). Out of 37,834 registered voters, 25,931 (68.5 percent) participated in Tuesday's election.
In the battleground state of North Carolina, Trump received 2,339,752 (49.9 percent) of the vote. Clinton followed with 2,162, 779 (46.1 percent). Nationally, Clinton won the popular vote, but Trump crossed the threshold of 270 Electoral College votes.
"I promise you I will not let you down," Trump said to his supporters after the victory.
While addressing matters of U.S. allies, the president-elect tried to reassure foreign countries.
"I want to tell the world that, while we will always put America's interests first, we will deal fairly with everyone."
Daniel Ruggles, chair of the Sampson County Republican Party, is excited about the results.
"The majority came out, they voted," he said. "I'm pretty happy and excited about. I hope he can turn back some of the negative economic impacts that (President) Obama placed."
Ruggles mentioned the Affordable Care Act, opposed by many Republicans. He believes the healthcare overhaul did not make assistance affordable for the majority of Americans and business owners.
"Our hope is to see things like that improved, changed and made better," Ruggles said.
Like many Trump supporters, Ruggles brought up Clinton's email scandal with confidential information.
During Clinton's concession speech, said America "is more deeply divided than we thought," but urged supporters to accept the outcome of the election.
"I still believe in America, and I always will," Clinton said.
According to Associated Press reports, Clinton noted that "our responsibility as citizens is to keep doing our part to keep building that better, stronger, fairer America."
As of Wednesday morning, the race for the governor's seat is very close statewide. Attorney General Roy Cooper, Democrat challenger, is currently leading Republican Gov. Pat McCrory by about 5,000 votes. In Sampson County, McCrory had 14,860 votes (57.9 percent) and Cooper had 10,508 (41 percent).
Ruggles supports McCrory re-election and awaiting for the final result, which may take days and a recount. One of the key issues in the race was the controversial H.B.2 and issues regarding transgenders and the bathroom usage.
"In general, I think he has put our state in a much better business climate overall," he said about regulations and tax structures.
He also applauded his effort towards teacher pay in the state.
"If you look at the average teacher pay in North Carolina with benefits, it's outstanding," he said.
A representative from Sampson's Democrat Party was unavailable before press time.
In another statewide race, U.S. Sen. Richard Burr retained his seat with more than 2.3 million votes (51.1 percent) over challenger Deborah Ross, who earned 2.1 million votes (45.3 percent). In Sampson County, more than 14,000 (57.8 percent) residents voted Burr. Ross followed with 10,215 (40 percent).
"I'm looking forward to working with president-elect (Donald J. Trump) to build a brighter future for our children and grandchildren," Burr Tweeted after the election.
For North Carolina's 7th Congressional District, Republican incumbent David Rouzer collected a total of 210,042 (60.9 percent) and defeated Democrat J. Wesley Casteen who earned 39 percent. Following the election, Rouzer released a statement about being re-elected.
"It's an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of the 7th District, and I am humbled to be elected to represent them for another term," Rouzer said. "I will continue to work on the issues important to the people of the district and remain a strong advocate for our national defense and a less intrusive and smaller federal government so that we can once again be prosperous at home and strong abroad."
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LANDOVER, Md. — Antonio Smith Jr. works a merchandise stand at
"Ooh, a lot of people are backing off from RG3 right now, a whole lot of people," Smith said before Sunday's game against the Giants. He said sales of Griffin's $100 jersey had fallen by half in recent weeks, and he described how several young fans on Sunday came up to him with their parents and asked for a Griffin jersey, only to have Mom or Dad steer them to another choice.
"Nah, you don't want that guy's jersey," he said, quoting a typical exchange. "He's not playing too well, and who knows if he'll play well again?"
How times have changed. Last December, Griffin was leading the Redskins to a seven-game winning streak as they headed toward their first division title in 13 years and his No. 10 was flying off the shelves. A starter in his first game in the
Less than a year later, Griffin is at a career crossroads. He showed last season that he could be a winning quarterback, one of the league's best. This year, he is trying to show everyone that he has what it takes to be something more: a player who can maintain his composure as his pocket regularly collapses, a leader who can keep his team from crumbling as the losses mount. That is a difficult task for any quarterback, but even more so for a second-year player who is still only 23.Continue reading the main story
Sunday's game did not help his cause. The Redskins lost to the Giants, 24-17, dropping their fourth game in a row. At 3-9, they have been eliminated from the playoffs for the 17th time in 21 years. Some of the fans streaming out of the stadium after Sunday's game probably blamed Griffin for not doing more. Others admitted that they just felt sorry for him.
"He should be seeing a sports psychologist or going through some kind of leadership training," said Michael H. Robinson, a season ticketholder and former high school basketball coach.
Another fan, Angela Santini, said it was so obvious Griffin "is still hurting and scared" after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee late in his rookie season.
The injury, with his knee bending at unnatural angles, and its aftermath became a story line in
Ahmad Brooks, the
Everybody but Griffin and the Redskins, that is. They all say Griffin's knee is just fine. He has started every game this season.
A quick examination of Griffin's face after Sunday's game did not reveal any distress. Stone-faced, he slapped his teammates' hands on the sideline as the Giants celebrated. He walked to midfield to shake hands with some of the opposing players, including
The night had started well. Griffin completed his first 12 passes and was 16 of 17 for 149 yards, with one touchdown, in the first half. He and the Redskins looked unstoppable for a change, before his linemen's blocks and his receivers' hands let him down repeatedly.
Griffin finished the game as the Redskins' leading rusher, with 88 yards, and he could have stood at his locker and blamed a lot of people not named RG3 for the loss. But he did not. Instead, he has consistently preached that accountability for the Redskins' terrible record is a teamwide responsibility.
You can look at that in two ways. It could be his way of deflecting blame, or a strategy to keep the team together. Or a brilliant mix of both.
As I spoke with him alone at his locker after Sunday's game, he admitted that he felt an immense pressure to win. He actually smiled, though, when he explained how Tuck told him after the game, "What you're going through, not everybody has to go through, and I'm proud of how you're handling it."
Griffin puffed out his chest.
"That's big when you get that from other guys, even a guy in your division who's a rival," he said.
Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall has stood back and watched Griffin say those things and more this season. He said he had sensed a change in him.
After the knee injury, Hall said, Griffin seemed to realize finally that football was a business, and that people might not care about you as much as you thought. What amazes Hall the most, though, is that Griffin keeps grinning through it all. Hall said that when he was a young player, he "would have probably fired off a couple of times already" in the face of so much criticism.
"You never hear a bad word out of his mouth," Hall said. "If there's anybody I'd want my son to learn from, it's him."
The discipline could be a result of his upbringing in a military family or a sign that he has the drive and the desire to lead the Redskins out of their current state.
But to remain an attractive role model, Griffin must find a way to make the Redskins win. That will be the best way to silence the critics, and to get those No. 10 jerseys flying off the shelves again.Continue reading the main story


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Press Information Zeughausmesse 2017
7 to 10 December 2017
Deutsches Historisches Museum Berlin | Schlüterhof im Zeughaus
Unter den Linden 2 | 10117 Berlin-Mitte | Germany
Opening times
07 December 2017 | 3pm to 6pm
08 December 2017 | 10am to 6pm
09 December 2017 | 10am to 9pm
10 December 2017 | 10am to 6pm
Entry fee for the museum
8 Euros | concessions 4 Euros | under-18s free
Includes all Exhibitions at the German Historical Museum
On Saturday, 10 December the Zeughausmesse will open until 9 pm and the entry is free from 6 pm to 9 pm. The exhibitions close at 6pm.
Sublime functional art at the 21st Zeughausmesse 7 - 10 December 2017 in
Deutsches Historisches Museum Berlin
From 7 - 10 December 2017 another special opportunity to meet some 90 artists in Berlin presenting and selling their unique art for daily use. The fair, held on the 1.600 square metres of the ornate Schlüterhof in the Zeughaus offers an unparalleled experience. This year's patron of the fair is the Berlin Senator for Culture and Europe, Dr. Klaus Lederer.
All artists and designers have undergone thorough training in their field of expertise and are extremely familiar with the materials they are working with. Many have earned professional distinctions for the high quality of their creative work and had their objects entered in public collections.
It is a real privilege that this art is offered to the visitors of Zeughausmesse for daily use. Zeughausmesse is the shop window for Modern Craft in Berlin and Brandenburg and is one of the leading fairs for functional art in Germany.
A complete skill set regarding the use of material and form
Grappling with the materials and the masterful workmanship that leads to the creation of these very special objects is a process spanning many years. The four artists described here are representative of the exhibitors. The jewellery artist Violetta Elisa Seliger deals intensively with the subjects of space, body and volume. Geometrical surfaces are sawed and bent apart, warped and twisted. She joins the thus created elements back together in various ways so that their original shapes are largely dissolved and are then found again in a new form in her spatial pieces of jewellery.
Raku is a specialised kilning technique for ceramic bulk. Jorge Mendez Canalias uses the opportunity offered by this technique to interrupt the smooth kiln process. This way he smokes it completely or partially. Various tone qualities, different hardening stages of the glazes, the way the glazing is carried out while being coquettish with accident expands the pallet of variables he is playing with during his creative process. Out of the stock of handed down artisanal techniques Katja Stelz develops textile design ranging from modern aesthetics to sensual elegance. The intense interaction between line and surface, subtle hues and complex patterns characterise her woollen blankets and rugs. Her work imbues the textiles made from pure wool, fine linen and robust goat hair with expressive structure and sensual haptic. The silversmith Antje Dienstbir forges spoons with passion and beats dark stone ware vessels out of cut blocks of clay. She is conscious of the different characteristics of the material and adapts her habitual forging techniques to the soft clay and explores its expansion. The interplay between ceramics and spoons influences the shaping of each piece respectively. The rawness of the bowls is formally reflected in the spoons and is in turn a logical consequence of forging the spoons out of an iron rod Modern craft in the Schlüterhof
Modern Craft in the Schlüterhof
The venue for Zeughausmesse is the Schlüterhof which can be reached via the entrance halls of Deutsches Historisches Museum. Upon traversing the foyer, the visitor reaches the calm expansiveness of the inner courtyard under a glass roof. The porticos with reliefs which are framing the courtyard depicting dying giants were added in 1701 by the eponymous creator of the Schlüterhof. However, there is another reason why the Zeughaus provides such a fitting venue for this Modern Craft fair; holding it in the Schlüterhof also carries on a tradition. The first Allgemeine Deutsche Gewerbe-Ausstellung (general German trade exhibition) was held in the Zeughaus in 1844.
The patron, the sponsors and the Modern Craft Award
Dr. Klaus Lederer, Berliner Senator for Culture and Europe is the patron of Zeughausmesse. The sales exhibition is organised by the Berufsverband Angewandte Kunst Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. in collaboration with Deutsches Historisches Museum. The prizes for Modern Craft will be awarded on the first day of the fair. The winners are chosen from among the exhibitors for their outstanding achievements. Thanks to the kind support from Berliner Volksbank the prizes are endowed with financial rewards ranging from 1300 Euros to 500 Euros. Further sponsors of the fair are: Art Aurea, Delinat, Eunique, Götze and Inform
Further Information on www.zeughausmesse.de
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Am Friedrichshain 10
10407 Berlin, Germany
Tel.: +49 - 30 - 42 80 42 35
E-Mail: r-wienckezeughausmesse [dot] de
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ANTIPOLO, Rizal, Nov. 22 (PIA) — Rizal Gov. Jun Ynares III handed out financial assistance worth P40,000 distributed to 20 families affected by a fire that gutted their homes in this city.
Aside from the financial assistance, the provincial government swiftly provided food and clothing to the affected families. Two individuals were also brought to the hospital for burn injuries.
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"Salamat po ng marami kay Gov. at hindi niya kami pinabayaan. Ipinangako din niyang tutulong sa pagpapatayo ng mga nasunog naming bahay. Napakabait n'ya talaga. (We are thankful to Gov because he didn't abandon us. He even promised to help us rebuild our houses. He is really kind-hearted)," remarked a women.
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The fight for full equality for all citizens in the United States, including members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community (LGBT), has been long and hard. While there is still a long way to go, things have been looking up for equality. GM's LGBT support has remained ever strong throughout the fight, and has become even more prominent with the company's recent #New campaign commercials for Chevy, including #TheNewLove and #TheNewUs.
Recently, GM released a statement on its commitment to the LGBT community, which included the following statement: "Our commitment to LGBT diversity starts at the core of our company's policies and extends out to the community. GM has a strong anti-discrimination policy that protects LGBT employees and we are also the only automotive company to support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act." For over 10 years, General Motors has been working to protect its LGBT employees and just last year began to offer domestic benefits to LGBT couples. Another statement of GM's LGBT support includes its It Gets Better video, the first one to come from an automaker. You can check out that video below:


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No one wants his life ended on the streets or in the Trash Shelter (TPS). Neither with hundreds of street children in Surabaya.
These children do not choose to live on the street, but they chose to struggle with the rigors of the road in order to escape from the bondage of poverty. They, having the same ideals with other children on their age. Only the fate of distinguishing. And only the determination and tenacity that can turn them into successful human. Seeing the passion and perseverance to carve them in the future, GarudaFood and Save Street Child Surabaya, held an event, such as break fasting and distribute clothes for hundreds of street children, scavengers and children who live in Rangkah Surabaya Tomb (18 Agustus 2011) and TPS Genteng Kali, Surabaya (19 Agustus 2011).
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The Art of Universal Design
Designing for the 21st Century II Pre-Conference
Providence, Rhode Island, June 14, 2000
Universal design envisions a world where shared experience is possible, where special effort to gain full access to facilities and programming is never needed. As defined by the National Endowment for the Arts, universal design goes beyond the mere provision of special features for various segments of the population. Instead it emphasizes a creative approach that is more inclusive, one that asks at the outset of the design process how a product, graphic communication, building, or landscape can be made both aesthetically pleasing and functional for the greatest number of users. Designs resulting from this approach are more likely to serve a wider array of people: individuals who have temporary disabilities, people with permanent disabilities, and everyone whose abilities change with age.1
As public art moves into the twenty-first century, the message universal design advocates would like to convey is that far from a restrictive burden, its precepts offer an unprecedented creative opportunity for the benefit of the broadest audience. Significantly, universal design goes well beyond providing mere access. When it works, it does so through well-conceived buildings and spaces, easy for all to use and beautiful to behold.
On June 14, 2000, a day-long symposium entitled Arts in Universal Environments was held in Providence, Rhode Island, as part of the preconference sessions preceding Designing for the 21st Century II: An International Conference on Universal Design organized by the Institute for Human Centered Design, USA. Its intent as described in the program was to bring together distinguished artists, designers, and arts administrators to discuss the elements necessary to create a universal setting for the arts. In broad terms, the session accomplished what it set out to do, although besides the invited speakers, some of whom indeed were artists, it was a group made up largely of administrators and designers. The lack of artist participants points clearly to the challenge faced by universal design advocates as they attempt to build bridges to the professional public art community.
What does universal design mean in the context of public art? As more than one speaker pointed out, the most prevalent misunderstanding equates universal design with access as defined through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Boston artist Jerry Beck, for example, visionary leader of the Revolving Museum, a quintessential example of successful consensus building and audience development at a grassroots level, acknowledged his own misconceptions prior to his participation.
While the issues of access are related, sometimes intimately, universal design proposes solutions far beyond the basic requirements for physical and communications access set forth in ADA policy. In fact, an important point made early and repeated often at the conference may come as a surprise to many who have been so committed in their support of ADA guidelines: seen from the vantage point of universal design's goals, one realizes that ADA requirements can be scrupulously met yet fail to enhance the environment or a person's experience of it, disabled or not. Sadly, it happens all the time.
Recognizing this failure is what makes universal design's ideals simultaneously exciting and troubling as they redefine the ground rules for the design of our built environment. In her introduction to the session, Ann-Ellen Lesser, universal planning consultant and conference coordinator along with Very Special Arts, Rhode Island, stated, "Universal design is about finding a new paradigm, a new way of thinking. It assumes it is possible to create environments everyone can use. It breaks down isolation. It is good for everyone because it is inclusive. Universal design is in the details and in the thought."
The seven principles established by the Center for Universal Design and presented by Paula Terry, NEA AccessAbility coordinator, provide further clarification. They are 1) equitable use, 2) flexibility in use, 3) simple, intuitive use, 4) perceptible information, 5) tolerance for error, 6) low physical effort, and 7) size and space for approach and use. In other words, what is proposed is an approach to design that makes sense for, and is sensitive to, the broadest population. The paradox is that while universal design's aspirations are indeed universal, its practice to date is not. Its principles are far from routine, and the design professions are still often tentative in their embrace.
What does this mean for the business of public art? The implementation of basic ADA requirements has already become an integral part of the design process for permanent works of public art, i.e. bricks and mortar projects most commonly the result of percent-for-art programs, and most public artists and public art administrators are aware, or fast becoming so, of its legal imperative. Yet for temporary public art, its scope increasingly recognized as a laboratory for innovation and cutting edge activity, the idea of additional regulatory layers is viewed with apprehension at best, even though many artists will agree that making their work accessible to the broadest possible audience is worthwhile.
As with ADA, universal design is viewed with skepticism by artists who fear its impact on creativity and freedom of expression. Are the goals of the public artist and universal design incompatible? Will successful advocacy for universal design in public art result in less interesting, less challenging, less meaningful art? Plainly put, is quality endangered? As one might predict, the answer given by conference participants was an unequivocal "no."
The prevalent opinion in Providence was that, if anything, the intelligent process advocated by universal design precepts might do much to increase quality within a field where the lack of standards and the resulting proliferation of mediocre work is increasingly of concern. How everyone involved in the implementation of public art projects is educated in universal design so that the world it envisions is achieved is the challenge. If not done with care and patience, the immediate confusion may indeed result in a curtailment of creative activity, if for no other reason than that the funds necessary for compliance will reduce the available resources otherwise going to public art itself.
To date, most progress in universal design seems to have been made by museums. In the United States, the Smithsonian Institution has taken a leadership role. Janice Majewski, in charge of the Smithsonian's accessibility program since 1978, presented an overview of their achievements, which include guidelines for universal design comprising not only physical access, but accessibility to the institution's collections at all levels, including object labels, exhibition design from concept formulation to maintenance, publications, educational pro-grams, and the Internet. Majewski stresses, "These are all works in progress," stating what might be considered an eighth principle of universal design: it is an open process you go back to and improve continuously.
A fine example of a successful universal design planning process was presented in an NEA-funded film chronicling the creation of new workspaces for artists at the Millay Colony for the Arts in Austerlitz, New York. Making the case as eloquently as anyone actually present at the conference, artist Michael Singer describes in the film the rich creative atmosphere that led to such sensible and aesthetically pleasing results. Walkways and doorways are accessible to all; inside, counters, shelves, and sinks accommodate people at all height levels and are pleasingly integrated into the overall design of each room.
The outcome of this project contrasts strongly to the reality depicted in The Resilient Spirit, presented by film-maker Sharon Greytak. In it she interviews various individuals living with disabilities, including Italian artist Marino Crivellari and Brazilian writer Marcello Paiva. A clearer example of obliterated potential and opportunities lost when access is diminished or altogether denied cannot be imagined.
An impressive aspect of this preconference was the strong collective commitment to universal design based on actual experience. To demonstrate that the field is far from theoretical and that its principles are increasingly applied, two designers presented work of notable distinction.
Coco Raynes of Coco Raynes Associates in Boston described her firm's work with museum exhibitions and offered a logical compliment to the standards set by the Smithsonian. Particularly compelling is the system of Braille and infrared-activated sound railings developed by this firm to help those who are blind navigate and participate in museum exhibitions. In conjunction with the careful placement of objects and thoughtful attention to flow patterns, the result is a particularly welcoming environment.
Laura Solano, principal at Michael van Valkenburgh Associates in Cambridge, Massachusetts, described her work with artist Ann Hamilton on the Allegheny Riverfront Park in Pittsburgh, a project commissioned by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and completed in 1998. Here, while the artist did con-tribute certain elements, such as handrailings and an embossed pavement design of bulrushes inspired by the early work of Piet Mondrian, her larger contribution was as an integral voice on the design process from start to finish. As reported by Solano, Hamilton aptly described her role this way: "Think of my contribution as water, washing over everything and leaving its trace," a fitting metaphor for the ideal universal design strives to achieve.
Deborah Kaplan and Slobodan Paich of San Francisco's Arts Ship articulated three reasons why universal design may be poised to have an increasingly significant impact on future policy decisions: its goals can be seen as integral to the civil rights of individuals; a large, aging mass of baby boomers will press for environments that allow more people to live independently into old age; and the emergence of a distinct "disability culture" with shared values, visions, and customs manifested especially through the arts will exert additional pressure.
As an introduction to universal design and the positive role it might play in public art in general, the preconference was an important milestone. Future meetings will need to examine in greater depth and with more specificity what the universal design guidelines for public art projects are and how they might be met. The examples of projects described by the various speakers clearly point to a growing body of solutions born of real life examples, most notably the inclusion of Braille and audio technology for the interpretation of the visual arts.
Where possible, art objects should be available for tactile examination. Wheelchair access, so much a part of ADA requirements, is also important, but universal design aims for more integrated, more aesthetically pleasing solutions that facilitate access for everyone including people of various sizes and ages. Critically important in this discussion is the contribution of public artists whose work will be most affected. Still in its infancy, this participation is clearly welcome and will help establish ownership in the arts community.
Achieving universal design's goals will also continue to be a process of selling its benefits to design professionals and to the policymakers at the local, state, and national levels of government. Because universal design promotes a new way of thinking, it will take time for a majority of practitioners to embrace its precepts. It is worth remembering that artists who have chosen to work in the public domain understand compromise is a part of the process, a challenge that brings meaning to what is created. If experience to date is a guide, it can easily be argued that the high level of thought and analysis required by universal design leads to richer, more interesting creative solutions.
That those who have used its principles successfully are loath to return to old practices is revealing. These artists are the reconnaissance team who already understand that universal design is an opportunity waiting to happen. Certainly this was the enthusiastic message of the preconference participants who came together in Providence.
For more information on universal design, refer to Strategies for Teaching Universal Design, edited by Polly Welch (Boston: Adaptive Environments Center, 1995).
Ricardo Barreto is the Director of the UrbanArts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, Massachusetts.
Originally published in Public Art Review FALL/WINTER 2000 [ Volume 12, Number 1 ]
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
12 Month Stat Charts
Here are Charlotte's twelve month stat charts. I love being able to illustrate this info for everyone, thanks again for the idea and link Maite!
With this chart it is easier to see that for weight Charlotte was born in the 94th percentile but at nine months she dropped (again, a little) and is now in the 66th percentile. In length she has gone from the 77th percentile at birth to the 97th+ percentile at twelve months. She continues to be a very tall and skinny little girl. As always, you can double click on the images to see them a little larger and with more detail.
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- La Familia Crespo said...
She is one tall little girl!
- March 4, 2009 at 10:12 PM
- Kristen Haynes said...
Hey little lady, I think you're about one month behind! :p........... joking- welcome to my world! LOL
- March 27, 2009 at 10:08 PM
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GTRE DRDO Recruitment Notification 2017
GTRE DRDO Recruitment Notification 2017: Are You in Search of DRDO Recruitment? There is a good news for the graduates and Diploma Candidates. The Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) in association with Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has issued a Recruitment Notification. The Boards want to intake the 150 Vacancies of Graduate Apprentice Trainees. For the Aspirants, it is like Training Programme from the Top Navratna Company. So Definitely most of the Graduates apply for this at least for training. So use this golden opportunity and grab the Chance. Apply for this on or before 5th September 2017, Otherwise, No more applications will be accepted by the Board. The Link of Notification is provided below. So download and check for the Complete details. So, Bookmark this www.jobschat.in site for having more job Notifications.
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GTRE DRDO Recruitment Notification
The DRDO is one of the Navratna company offering recruitments every year. This mainly concentrates on Research. So, it wants Young, Dynamic and Fresh Graduates to be recruited as a Graduate Apprentice Trainees. This recruitment is done along with the GTRE. So, GTRE is also one of the Largest company. So, by this, the Aspirants will get the Training which is to be done in the DRDO Research Projects. Also, the Board will provide the Stipend for the Contenders. If the Performance of the Applicant is good during this period, the candidate will be Regularised and the Salary will be as per Norms. The Application has already started and the Due Date for this is 5th September 2017.
So, all the Qualification details provided below. So, check each and every information in a detailed way for applying. The Only round of selection is Interview. So, prepare well for this as the Questions will be completely Technical. All the Required Technical Previous Papers is placed on this article. So, Contenders can download by clicking on the link. Officials will Reject the Application if any of the details are found wrong. So, we have given the best in providing all the details about this recruitment in this article. So, check this article for more updates. The Post wise vacancies is also given below.
Brief Information Of GTRE DRDO Recruitment Notification
|Organization Name
|Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) and Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO)
|Post Name(s)
|Graduate Apprentice Trainee Vacancies
|The number of Vacancies
|150 posts
|Apply Mode
|Last Date
|5th September 2017
|Start Date
|14th August 2017
|check below for salary information
With this table, everyone will have the idea about Organization Name, Post Name, Number of Vacancies, Last Date And an Official website. This will Saves the time to all the Candidates.
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Apply Online GTRE DRDO Recruitment Notification
So, Aspirants who are waiting for the Apprentice Programmes can apply for this. The Aspirants need to apply in Only online mode. No Offline Application will take into consideration. Before Checking for this just go through the GTRE DRDO Recruitment Notification once again to eliminate all the Doubts present. Find the Official Application Page and enter the details along with scanning of photos and Certificates. Just once again Recheck the Application to ensure no mistakes in it. Otherwise, there is no chance for the Data modification. Take a Printout of this and with the OriginalCertificates attend the Interview when the Officials announce the Dates along with the Admit Cards.
GTRE DRDO Openings Post Wise Vacancies
- Graduate Apprentice: 90 Posts
- ITI Apprentice: 30 Posts
- Diploma Apprentice: 30 Posts
Qualifications Of GTRE DRDO Recruitment Notification
Educational Qualifications:
According to the Notification, the Candidates need to possess B.Tech Degree/Diploma/ITI with minimum 60% marks from any recognized University as desired educational Qualification.
Age Limits:
The Candidate needs to possess the Age Limit in between 18 to 32 years. Then Only their applications will be taken into consideration. The Upper age Relaxation is also allowable for this recruitment.
Application Fee:
There is NO Specified Application provided here. So, we Insist the Applicants open and check the Application Fee of GTRE DRDO Recruitment Notification.
Selection Process:
The Candidates who had applied for the GTRE DRDO Graduate Trainee Apprentice Recruitment Notification needs to attend only the Interview Test. Those who qualify with minimum Cut-Off marks will be shortlisted for the vacancies present.
GTRE DRDO Stipend:
The Applicants who have selected for this GTRE DRDO Graduate Apprentice Trainee will get a Stipend of Rs.3,542/- to Rs.4,984/-. There is also a chance of recruiting the Aspirants who perform well in this Apprentice training.
How to apply GTRE DRDO Recruitment Notification in online:
- Applicants first need to Go to official website @ www.drdo.gov.in
- Search for the GTRE DRDO Recruitment Notification 2017.
- Click and open the link in new window.
- Enroll the required details.
- Pay the Fee and check once again before submitting the application.
- Submit and Take print out of the GTRE DRDO Application.
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CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Sept. 15, 2016) - MIE Maple Investments Limited ("MIE") announces that it has agreed to acquire an aggregate of 16,355,798 common shares and restricted voting shares (collectively, "Shares") in the capital of Journey Energy Inc. ("Journey") from Infra-PSP Partners Inc. for aggregate consideration of $33,846,602 (being an amount of approximately $2.069 per Share) pursuant to a share purchase agreement dated as of September 15, 2016. On closing of the acquisition, the restricted voting shares will automatically convert, without any further action, into common shares on the basis of one common share for each restricted voting share. Closing of the acquisition is expected to occur on or before September 30, 2016.
On closing of the acquisition, MIE will acquire ownership of, and control over, 16,355,798 Shares representing 37.5% of the issued and outstanding Shares. Prior to the closing of the acquisition, MIE does not hold any Shares.
The acquisition will be exempt from the formal take-over bid requirements in applicable Canadian securities laws pursuant to the "private agreement exemption" set forth in Section 4.2 of National Instrument 62-104. The exemption is available to MIE on the basis that (i) the Shares are being acquired from not more than five persons or companies in the aggregate; (ii) the bid was not made generally to holders of Shares of Journey; and (iii) the value of the consideration to be paid for the Shares, including brokerage fees and commissions, is not greater than 115 per cent of the market price of the Shares at the date of the bid as determined in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.
The Shares are being acquired for investment purposes. Depending on market conditions and other relevant factors, MIE may acquire additional Shares either on the open market or through private acquisitions, including acquisitions from treasury of Journey, or sell Shares either on the open market or through private dispositions.
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Because it is cold-intolerant, in the temperate zones maize must be planted in the spring. Its root system is generally shallow, so the plant is dependent on soil moisture. As a C4 plant (a plant that uses C4 carbon fixation), maize is a considerably more water-efficient crop than C3 plants (plants that use C3 carbon fixation) like the small grains, alfalfa and soybeans. Maize is most sensitive to drought at the time of silk emergence, when the flowers are ready for pollination. (Source: Wikipedia)


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It's the perfect depth, width, and height; plus its stainless steal with an ice maker.
Which begs the question, when did we start considering appliances acceptable anniversary fare? Oh, well, it's probably around the same time we decided to buy a cute little cottage with enough projects to crash this blog.
Will be back later this week with part two of our anniversary gift spectacular. A family crest, designed and created by husband.
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From Bishop Steve Wood:
Dear St. Andrew's Family,
I am very pleased to announce to you that The Very Rev'd Dr. Christopher Hancock and his wife, Suzie, will be resident with us at St. Andrew's this autumn (September – December) while Chris teaches our fall Ridley course and joins our Sunday preaching rotation. Many of you will know Chris who has spoken at St. Andrew's often over the years.
A former Dean of Bradford Cathedral, Vicar of Holy Trinity Cambridge, and professor of theology in the UK, the US, China, and India, Chris currently directs Oxford House – an international agency providing a consultancy service to government agencies, corporations and NGOs in the area of religion, social transformation and contemporary geo-politics. Chris will be joined in ministry by his wife, Suzie. In addition to her work with Chris, Suzie will also offer administrative support to the associate clergy. Suzie is currently the Academic Registrar of St. Hilda's College, Oxford University. Together, they have two married children.
Jacqui and I met Chris and Suzie while we were attending Virginia Theological Seminary where Chris was my theology professor. They have been good friends and wise counselors to us over the years. I am delighted that they will be with us this autumn. Details will follow soon on his upcoming Ridley course.
In Christ,
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- The nominee netted a handful of delegates in the state's caucus.
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He's been chosen as a delegate to the convention.
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First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined aboveSee Words from the same year
agent, assignee, attorney, commissary, deputy, envoy, factor, procurator, proxy, rep, representative;
ambassador, diplomat, diplomatist, emissary, foreign minister, legate, plenipotentiary;
alternate, backup, pinch hitter, relief, replacement, stand-in, sub, substitute, surrogate, understudy;
arbiter, arbitrator, conciliator, go-between, intercessor, intermediary, interposer, liaison, mediator, middleman, peacemaker;
mouthpiece, point man, point person, prophet, speaker, spokesman, spokesperson;
A manager should delegate authority to the best employees.
Those chores can be delegated to someone else.
He doesn't delegate very well.
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To "delegate" is literally or figuratively to send another in one's place, an idea that is reflected in the word's origin; it is a descendant of Latin legare, meaning "to send as an emissary." Other English words that can be traced back to "legare" include "legate" ("a usually official emissary"), "legacy," "colleague," and "relegate." The noun delegate, meaning "a person acting for another," entered English in the 15th century, followed by the verb in the next century.
First Known Use: 1530
in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1See Words from the same year
commend, commit, confide, consign, deliver, entrust (also intrust), give, give over, hand, hand over, leave, pass, recommend, repose, transfer, transmit, trust, turn over, vest;
detain, hold back, reserve, withhold;
assign, deal (out), dispense, disperse, distribute, divide;
hand in, release, relinquish, submit, surrender, turn in, yield;
bequeath, hand down, hand on, will;
: a person who is chosen or elected to vote or act for others
: to give (control, responsibility, authority, etc.) to someone : to trust someone with (a job, duty, etc.)
: to choose (someone) to do something
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Over the past couple of decades, the focus on incarcerating juveniles has significantly changed. Society has increasingly become aware that placing juveniles in detention or jail and holding them there does little to reduce their recidivism rates. Instead, it has been shown to increase the likelihood that a juvenile will commit another offense.
Increasingly, the system has turned to alternative sentences for juveniles, reserving incarceration for those juveniles that most pose risks to public safety. In the past, a large number of juveniles were incarcerated for nonviolent offenses, and the percentage of incarcerated juveniles peaked around 1995. In 1997, 3,426 juveniles in Illinois were incarcerated for a rate of 278 minors per 100,000. By contrast, in 2010, 2,217 juveniles in the state were incarcerated for a rate of 178 per 100,000, a decline of 36 percent.
Juvenile crime has also decreased at the same time incarceration rates have done so. Experts recommend that the system implement limits for which juveniles are deemed eligible for incarceration. For those that are, they recommend that they are sent to centers that are small and focused on treatment, rather than focusing on punishment.
The juvenile justice system proceeds under a different body of law than the adult criminal law system. The juvenile system is supposed to be more focused on rehabilitation and education instead of punishment. As youths are still developing, they are more likely to respond to treatment-focused approaches rather than to punishment. While the decline in juvenile incarceration rates is good news, more can be done, as the experts point out. When a juvenile is charged with a criminal offense, their family may want to seek help from a criminal defense attorney who may be able to negotiate a non-incarceration sentence so the juvenile can get the help that is needed.


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"Aurora Firedrake had awoken, and I had no control over her."
Aurora Firedrake returns in the spellbinding sequel to The Last of the Firedrakes.
The seven kingdoms of Avalonia are crumbling and evil is spreading across the land like a plague. Queen Morgana is close to finding a way to open The Book of Abraxas and it's only a matter of time until she uses the power trapped inside its pages to enslave the entire world.
With Avalonia growing more dangerous by the day, Aurora must travel through war-torn lands and deep into the heart of the fae kingdom of Elfi. Her goal is to find a legendary weapon infused with the last of the realm's ancient magic—the only weapon in the world powerful enough to stop the queen.
Aurora might have survived her first battle against Morgana, but the true fight to save her kingdom and restore her throne has only just begun…
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I've been looking forward to this book since reading The Last of the Firedrakes in 2015. I loved the first book [review here] and couldn't wait for book two to come out, and let me just say, it did not disappoint!
Whereas I felt the first book was a bit predictable, I felt The Rise of the Dawnstar was anything but. It kept me on the edge of my seat, reading through betrayals, disappointments, and battles. This book picks up where book one left off, so the reader jumps right into the action. Aurora has to learn how to use her mage and Fae powers while being hunted by Morgana and you can see her character growth through all that she has gone through thus far.
And the world building! That was probably my favorite part of this book! Farah Oomerbhoy does such a wonderful job of building and expanding on this world she created, I wish I could travel there.
In many ways, it reminded me of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series / Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. We are introduced to a new character in this book, Tristan, the Prince of the Night Court, who quickly became a favorite of mine. He reminds me so much of Rowan Whitethorn and Rhysand, I quickly fell in love with him. This also leads me into the romance of the story. I have to disagree with many reviews about the romance. I think Tristan was supposed to be the third person in a love triangle, but I never really felt like they loved each other or that Aurora was torn between Rafe (her love interest in book one) and Tristan. They were more friends in my eyes. My problem (that might be too strong of a word) with the romance in the book was that Aurora doubted Rafe all the time. Someone would whisper in her ear that he would never come back for her, and she would believe them. I think this also shows her age though—she is still 17, still a teenager, and no matter her power, she is new to love.
Overall, I was impressed with this book and need book three!
"I was Aurora Firedrake, and I was born to be a queen."
"We all make mistakes, Aurora, but it is what we learn from them that makes all the difference."
My Rating: 4.5/5 stars
*I received an arc copy from the author via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
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About the Author:
Farah Oomerbhoy is the international bestselling author of The Avalonia Chronicles. Her first book, The Last of the Firedrakes, was originally published on Wattpad where it gained over two million reads and a Watty Award. Since publication, her debut has gone on to win a silver medal in IBPA's Benjamin Franklin Awards and the Readers' Favorite Book Awards, along with winning a finalist placement in the USA Best Book Awards. Farah loves the fantastical and magical and often dreams of living in Narnia, Neverland, or the Enchanted Forest. With a master's degree in English literature from the University of Mumbai, Farah spends her creative time crafting magical worlds for young adults. She lives with her family in Mumbai, India.
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