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Some of the Texts Related to Hijrah and Separating from the Lands of Shirk
|Husayn Al-'Awaayisha
|Al-Fasl-ul-Mubeen fee Mas'alat-il-Hijrah wa Mufaaraqat-il-Mushrikeen
[1] Allaah says: "Verily, as for those whom the angels take (in death) while they are wronging themselves (by not performing Hijrah), they (angels) will say (to them): 'In what (condition) were you?' They will reply: 'We were weak and oppressed in the earth.' They (angels) will say: 'Was not the earth of Allaah spacious enough for you to migrate therein?' Such men will find their abode in Hell - what an evil destination! Except the weak ones among men, women and children who cannot devise a plan, nor are they able to direct their way. These are the ones whom Allaah is (most) likely to forgive, and Allaah is Ever Oft-Pardoning, Most Forgiving. And whosoever migrates in the Way of Allaah, he will find many dwelling places and plenty (of sustenance) to live by. And whosoever leaves his home as an emigrant unto Allaah and his Messenger, and death overtakes him, his reward is then surely incumbent upon Allaah. And Allaah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." [Surat-un-Nisaa: 97-100]
The following occurs in Tafseer Al-Qurtubee:
"Ibn Al-'Arabee (rahimahullaah) said: 'The scholars have divided traveling to different lands into two categories: 1) that which is done as a result of fleeing and 2) that which is done for the purpose of seeking. The first category is further divided into six types:
1) Hijrah - and that is migrating from the Land of War (Daar-ul-Harb) [1] to the land of the Muslims.This type of Hijrah was obligatory during the Prophet's time and remains obligatory until the Day of Judgement…
2) Leaving from the land of innovation (bid'ah).
3) Migrating from the land where the unlawful is dominant and widespread.
4) Fleeing away from that which is harmful to one's body.
5) The fear of getting sick in a land that has an unhealthy atmosphere and emerging from there to a land in which one can walk freely outside (without getting sick).
6) Fleeing for fear that harm will be inflicted upon one's wealth." [2]
Al-Haafidh Ibn Katheer (rahimahullaah) said in his Tafseer:
"Ad-Dahhaak said: 'This ayah was revealed concerning a group of people among the hypocrites who remained in Makkah instead of going with the Messenger of Allaah (to Madeenah). They ended up fighting alongside the disbelievers on the Day of Al-Badr and were destroyed along with those who were destroyed.' Thus this noble ayah was revealed, generally applying to everyone that resides amongst the disbelievers, (1) whilst possessing the ability to make Hijrah and (2) not being able to establish his Religion in that land. Thus he is oppressing himself and committing the forbidden. This is based on the consensus of the scholars, and also on the wording found in this ayah, such that He says'Verily, as for those whom the angels take (in death) while they are wronging themselves'because of their not performing Hijrah. 'They will say: In what (condition) were you?' meaning: 'Why did you reside here and not make Hijrah?' Concerning His statement: "And whosoever migrates in the Way of Allaah, he will find many dwelling places and plenty (of sustenance) to live by", this is an incitement towards performing Hijrah and withdrawing from the disbelievers." [3]
Imaam Al-Aloosee (rahimahullaah) said in Rooh-ul-Ma'aanee after quoting Allaah's statement:"Was not the earth of Allaah spacious enough for you to migrate therein?":
"Some of the scholars use this ayah as evidence for the obligation of performing Hijrah (migration) from the place in which an individual is not capable of establishing his Religion. This is the opinion of Imaam Maalik. Ibn Al-'Arabee has also reported the obligation of making Hijrah from a land that is plague-stricken." [4]
The following occurs in the book Al-'Ibrah mimmaa Jaa'a bil-Ghazwi wash-Shahaadati wal-Hijrah of Abu At-Tayyib Sideeq Hasan [Khaan] Al-Bukhaaree (rahimahullaah):
"This ayah can be used as evidence for the obligation of Hijrah on every individual that resides in the Land of Shirk or in the land in which acts of disobedience to Allaah are being committed openly. This is on the condition that one has the ability to perform Hijrah and he is not from those who are weak, based on the generality that occurs in this ayah, even though the cause for the revelation of the ayah was specific according to what was stated previously. What is apparent is that there is no distinction between one place and another place nor between one period of time and another period of time." [5]
In the same page, the following also occurs:
"Allaah says: 'And whosoever migrates in the Way of Allaah, he will find many dwelling places and plenty (of sustenance) to live by.' When this ayah was revealed, a group of Muslims migrated to the land of Abyssinia, while another group, which included the Messenger of Allaah (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam), stayed behind. They then performed the Hijrah (migration) to the honorable city of Madeenah and Hijrah became obligatory upon every individual that was oppressed and not able to manifest his Religion openly." [6]
[2] Allaah says: "Verily, those who believed and migrated (made Hijrah) and strove hard in Jihaad with their wealth and their lives in the Cause of Allaah, as well as those who gave them asylum and help; these are all allies to one another. And as for those who believed but did not migrate, you owe no duty of protection to them until they migrate. But if they seek your help in Religion, it is your duty to help them except against a people with whom you have a treaty of mutual agreement. And Allaah sees all that you do. And those who disbelieve, they are allies of one another. And if you (Muslims) do not do so (i.e. become allies of one another under one leader, Khaleefah, to make Allaah's Religion victorious) there will be fitnah (i.e. wars and bloodshed) on the earth and great corruption (appearance of Shirk)" [7]
Imaam Ash-Shawkaanee (rahimahullaah) said in his book, Nail-ul-Awtaar:
"Al-Khattaabee said: 'Indeed, Hijrah became obligatory when the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) migrated to Madeenah, (as well as his companions) to his presence so that they may fight along his side and learn the tenets of their Religion from him. Allaah affirms this in many ayaat of the Qur'aan, to the point that He cuts off the trust of alliance between the one who migrates and the one who doesn't migrate. He says 'And as for those who believed but did not migrate, you owe no duty of protection to them until they migrate.' So when Makkah was conquered and people from every tribe began to enter into the fold of Islaam, the obligatory form of Hijrah came to an end and that form, which was recommended, (only) remained." [8]
Al-Baghawee (rahimahullaah) said in Sharh-us-Sunnah:
"It is possible to combine the texts from another angle, thus his (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) statement: 'There is no (more) Hijrah after the Conquest' refers to the 'Hijrah' from Makkah to Madeenah."
Al-Haafidh Ibn Katheer (rahimahullaah) said in his Tafseer:
"The meaning of His saying: 'And if you (Muslims) do not do so, there will be fitnah on the earth and great corruption' is: 'You must disassociate yourselves from the disbelievers and make an alliance with the believers. And if you fail to do so, then fitnah will befall the people' – and that (fitnah) means confusion and intermingling between the believers and the disbelievers. Then there will result (from that) widespread and overflowing corruption amongst mankind." [9]
Imaam Al-Aloosee (rahimahullaah) said:
"'There will be fitnah on the earth' means that great tribulations will occur as a result of that, which consist of differing in opinion, weakness in Eemaan and an open manifestation of disbelief.'And great corruption' means the shedding of blood (illegally) based on what has been reported on Al-Hasan. Thus, the understanding is that there will be a great corruption in that." [10]
Concerning Allaah's statement: "Verily, those who believed and migrated (made Hijrah)", Al-Aloosee said: "They are the Muhaajiroon -- those who migrated for the sake of Allaah from their homes in their motherland, and left them for their enemies (to possess)."[11]
[3] Ibn 'Abbaas (radyAllaahu 'anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allaah (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "There is no (more) Hijrah after the Conquest, but instead Jihaad and good intention. And if you should find any disagreement, then flee (away from it)." [12]
It is stated in Tuhfat-ul-Ahwadhee:
"'There is no (more) Hijrah after the Conquest' refers to (the Hijrah) made from Makkah. Al-Khattaabee and others said: 'In the initial stages of Islaam, Hijrah (migration) used to be obligatory upon everyone that accepted Islaam, due to the few amount of Muslims that resided in Madeenah and their need to gather together in unity. However, when Allaah opened Makkah for conquest, the people entered the fold of Islaam in multitudes. Thus the obligation of migrating to Madeenah was cancelled and the obligation of Jihaad and good intention remained obligatory upon whoever rose for its occasion or had an enemy attack him.'" [13]
It also states:
"The wisdom behind the obligation of Hijrah upon the one who accepted Islaam, also, was so that he may be safe from the abuse of his disbelieving relatives. For indeed, they used to torture those from their ranks that had accepted Islaam, until they apostated from their Religion back to theirs. This type of Hijrah continued with the same ruling (obligatory) in regards to everyone that accepted Islaam while residing in the lands of disbelief and having the ability to leave from there. Concerning 'But only Jihaad and good intention', At-Teebee said: 'This rectification calls for opposing the ruling that comes after it in favor of what comes before it. The understanding of this statement is that the Hijrah – which is withdrawing away from one's homeland – which was required upon every individual to perform to Madeenah, came to an end, except for the withdrawing that was done for the purpose of making Jihaad, which remained existent, as well as the withdrawing that was done due to the pure intention, such as fleeing from the lands of disbelief, migrating for the sake of seeking knowledge and fleeing away from trials for the sake of one's Religion. The intention is included in all of these aspects." [14]
It is stated in Badhl-ul-Majhood fee Halli Abee Dawood:
"As for his (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) second statement,[15] then its meaning is: 'Hijrah (migrating) from the lands of disbelief to the lands of Islaam will not cease until the Day of Judgement.'" [16]
There also occurs in it, the following:
"The following statement is quoted from Al-Khattaabee in the book Al-Haashiyah: 'In the first days of Islaam, Hijrah used to be obligatory, then it became recommended. This occurs in the statement of Allaah: 'And whosoever migrates in the Way of Allaah, he will find many dwelling places and plenty (of sustenance) to live by'. This ayah was revealed after the Prophet had moved his residence to Madeenah and when the disbelievers' abuse of the Muslims (in Makkah) became severe. Thus, they as well, were commanded to change their residence and migrate to his presence. This was in order that they may be with him (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam), so that they can support one another if matters were to worsen and so that they could acquire knowledge of the aspects of the Religion from him and better understand it. The biggest fear at that time was from the Quraysh tribe and the people that dwelled amongst the residents of Makkah.
So when Makkah was conquered, this understanding came to an end and the obligation of Hijrah was uplifted, and it returned to being recommended. Thus there are two types of Hijrah. The one that came to an end was the one that was obligatory and the one that remained was the one that was recommended.'"
[4] Samurah Ibn Jundub (radyAllaahu 'anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allaah (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever keeps intimate relations with a disbeliever and resides with him, then he is just like him." [17]
It is stated in Nail-ul-Awtaar:
"In this (hadeeth) is evidence for the forbiddance of residing with the disbelievers and the obligation of separating away from them." [18]
[5] Jareer Ibn 'Abdillaah reported that the Messenger of Allaah (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I am free from every Muslim that establishes his residence amongst the disbelievers." They (the Sahaabah) said: "O Messenger of Allaah, why?" He said: "Their two (household) fires must not look towards (i.e. face) each other." [19]
Ibn Al-Atheer (rahimahullaah) said in An-Nihaayah:
"This means that it is required as well as obligatory upon a Muslim to keep a large distance between his place of residence and the disbeliever's place of residence. The place where he kindles his (household) fire must not be established in a way so that it is visible and apparent to the fire of the disbeliever, since it is the fire that is kindled inside the place of residence (to keep warm). Instead he should establish his home in the land of the Muslims. Indeed, it is only hated for someone to live next to the disbelievers because there is no covenant or trust with them. Due to this, the Muslims are strongly urged to make Hijrah."
And he (rahimahullaah) said:
"Their two fires differ, for this one calls towards Allaah while the other one calls towards the Shaytaan (Devil), so how can they be in agreement?"
[6] Jareer (radyAllaahu 'anhu) reported: "I gave the oath of allegiance to the Messenger of Allaah that I would establish the prayer, pay the Zakaat, give sincere advice to every Muslim and that I would disassociate myself from every disbeliever." [20]
It is stated in the book Al-'Ibrah:
"Ibn Hajr Al-Makkee said in his Fataawaa regarding hadeeth: 'This hadeeth's meaning is that it is required for every Muslim to keep his place of residence far away from the places of residence of the disbelievers, meaning those who are at war with the Muslims. Nor should he establish his home in a place, in which if he sets up a fire (to warm himself), it would be visible and apparent to the fire that they have kindled in their homes (to keep themselves warm). This is because when he (a Muslim) has his fire face the other fires, it becomes counted as being one amongst them. It has been agreed upon that Hijrah is obligatory along with certain conditions, from the land that is at war with the Muslims. The source for mentioning the 'two fires' looking towards each other is a figurative expression derived from the saying: 'My home is looking out towards such and such person's home', meaning it is facing it.
The reason for the relation between the cause and the effect in regards to their residing amongst the disbelievers is due to their adding to their (disbelievers') population. Also, if an army were to seek them out, perhaps they would be prevented from aiding them, since they would see the campfires of the Muslims mixed along with their campfires. This is because when the Arabs would encounter an army, they would know their amount in number by counting the campfires that they had. An example of this occurred during the Prophet's quest to conquer Makkah, when the disbelievers sent an envoy to see his army, which was in the passageway of the town of Dhahran. So when this great warning against the Muslims' taking residence amongst the disbelievers – which prevents Muslims from waging war against them and brings an absence of fear entering into them – was issued, the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) made himself free of anyone that resided amongst them. This was because it was a reason for their not making Jihaad against them." [21]
It is stated in Al-Haashiyah of Imaam As-Sindee:
"Accompanying a disbeliever leads towards Shirk, and taking an oath of allegiance to abandon Shirk entails taking an oath to abandon all the things that lead towards it. Thus this oath results in the abandonment of accompanying a disbeliever and Allaah knows best." [22]
[7] In another hadeeth, the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Each Muslim is sacred to another Muslim. Two brothers are supporters for one another. Allaah does not accept the deeds of a disbeliever who has accepted Islaam, until he withdraws from the disbelievers (and goes) to the Muslims." [23]
[8] Mu'awiyah narrated that Allaah's Messenger (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Hijrah will not cease until repentance ceases (to be accepted). And repentance will not cease (to be accepted) until the sun rises from the west." [24]
[9] And in another hadeeth, he (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Hijrah will not come to an end so long as the disbelievers are fought." [25]
[1] Translator's Note: The term Daar-ul-Harb (Land of War) is synonymous with the term Daar-ul-Kufr(Land of Disbelief) in that they both are lands in which the Muslim is forbidden to take residence in, according to the conditions mentioned in this book. The great scholar 'Alaa-ud-Deen Al-Mardaawee (rahimahullaah) said: "Hijrah is obligatory upon the one who is not able to openly display his Religion in a Land of War (Daar-ul-Harb), without any disagreement. A Land of War (Daar-ul-Harb) is any land in which the laws of the disbelievers are superior." [This quote is mentioned later in this article] Perhaps, the scholars specified this land with "War" since it is the disbelievers' land that is always prone to wage war against the Muslims. Allaah knows best.
[2] Tafseer Li-Ahkaam-il-Qur'aan of Imaam Al-Qurtubee (7/350)
[3] Tafseer Al-Qur'aan-ul-Adheem of Ibn Katheer (1/555)
[4] Rooh-ul-Ma'aanee of Imaam Al-Aloosee (5/126)
[5] Al-'Ibrah mimmaa Jaa'a bil-Ghazwi wash-Shahaadati wal-Hijrah (pg. 217)
[6] ibid
[7] Surat-ul-Anfaal: 72-73
[8] Nail-ul-Awtaar of Imaam Ash-Shaukaanee (8/178)
[9] Tafseer Al-Qur'aan-ul-Adheem of Ibn Katheer (2/343)
[10] Rooh-ul-Ma'aanee of Imaam Al-Aloosee (10/38)
[11] Rooh-ul-Ma'aanee (10/37)
[12] Reported by Al-Bukhaaree (1834) and Muslim (1864) from the hadeeth of Aa'isha. This wording is its complete form. However, In Saheeh Muslim (1353) from the hadeeth of Ibn 'Abbaas, it occurs without the mention of "after Hijrah".
[13] Tuhfat-ul-Awadhee Sharh Sunan At-Tirmidhee of Al-Mubaarakpuree (5/214)
[14] Tuhfat-ul-Awadhee Sharh Sunan At-Tirmidhee (5/215)
[15] He means by this, the Prophet's saying: "Hijrah will not come to an end until (tawbah) comes to an end." Its checking will be mentioned later.
[16] Badhl-ul-Majhood fee Halli Abee Dawood (11/372)
[17] Reported by Abu Dawood and others. It is a hasan hadeeth. See As-Saheehah (no. 2330)
[18] Nail-ul-Awtaar of Imaam Ash-Shaukaanee (8/177)
[19] Reported by Abu Dawood, At-Tirmidhee and others and it is a saheeh hadeeth. See the checking in Irwaa-ul-Ghaleel (1207)
[20] Reported by An-Nasaa'ee and others and it is a saheeh hadeeth. See its checking in Irwaa-ul-Ghaleel (5/31)
[21] Al-'Ibrah mimmaa Jaa'a bil-Ghazwi wash-Shahaadati wal-Hijrah (pg. 266)
[22] Al-Haashiyah (7/148)
[23] Reported by An-Nasaa'ee (1/358). And Ibn Maajah (no. 2536) reported the second part of it. Its chain of narration is hasan according to Irwaa-ul-Ghaleel (no. 1207).
[24] Reported by Abu Dawood (no. 2479) and it occurs in Saheeh Sunan Abu Dawood (no. 2166). It was also reported by Ad-Daarimee, An-Nasaa'ee in Sunan-ul-Kubraa, Al-Baihaqee, Ahmad and others. It is a saheeh hadeeth as occurs in Irwaa-ul-Ghaleel (no. 1208).
[25] Saheeh Sunan An-Nasaa'ee (no. 3889)


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Bon, Gifrants, mwen kontan wè ou renmen CD sa, paske se youn nan CD prefere mwen yo tou. Mwen twouve anpil nouvote ladan li. Byen ke mwen pa gen menm ekspètiz avèk ou nan domèn mizikal la, men kanmenm mwen pataje an gwo avèk ou apresysyon ou pou kokennchenn efò sa, e mwenmenm tou mwen ta ankouraj lòt moun achte CD sa. Tou dabò fòk mwen di nou nèg yo pa te chich nan pwodiksyon CD sa, paske w'ap twouve yon seleksyon de 16 ou 17 moso ladan l, e an plis de sa, w'a di chak nan moso yo eksplore yon tèm diferan, e nan ritm mizikal yo, e nan lirik yo (ke se edikasyon, fratènite, espirityalite, elatriye). Mwenmenm pèsonèlman, mwen twouve CD sa kapab sèvi nan kontèks yon efò edikasyon sivik pou Ayisyen an jeneral.
Pou fini, byen ke mwen konnen ou pa tèlman siyen ak Serge Bellegarde nan zafè Chronique Musicale lan, te mwen raple kanmenm sa Serge te ekri sou CD sila:
[quote]Chronique musicale #88
Everyone should remember how, in the 1980s, the famous group Boukman Eksperyans catapulted Haitian roots music (Mizik Rasin) on the international scene, breaking all social barriers in Haiti and allowing Mizik Rasin to occupy its rightful place on the Haitian social and cultural scene. If you like Boukman Eksperyans, so will you the new group on the block, Lataye and its recently released CD entitled Tou Manbre.
It was during one of my musical forays into Haitian music stores that I found it and what a find! It should be said that, just as it is the case with Boukman Eksperyans, this brand of Mizik Rasin is quite different from, say, Koudjay, or Tokay. What is most noticeable on this CD is the variety of rhythms that is offered and this is most enjoyable to listen
Daniel Beaubrun shows tremendous versatility as the arranger and producer of this CD and as the writer of the majority of the 16 songs on the album. The music opens with a joyful invocation to Papa Pyè Dambalah, followed by the title Tune Tou Manbre. The background voices do a wonderful job. One should also note the excellent cast of musicians who make it all happen, notably, Makarios Césaire, one of my favorite guitarists, whose discreet play subtly enhances the song at the right moment. On the Haitian drum in 5 of the 16 songs, we find Markus Schwartz ( from Mozayik), while James "Tiga" Jean-Baptiste is featured on Tune No. 15 in furious Rara beat. These two gentlemen are omnipresent in Haitian Rasin music and this album shows why. You will not hear a better rhythm section.
I have always found Boukman's music to be an educational experience in Haitian folkloric rhythms. Lataye is in the same tradition. Each one of the songs makes you discover a different rhythm. My experience with this CD is that the more I listen to it, the more I hear something new and this is absolutely enriching. Listen for example to the many variations in Tune No 3. This is wonderful! As the lead vocal and bass player, Daniel Beaubrun does an excellent job.
There is so much to listen to on this CD that words are not enough to describe it. The richness of this album also resides in the superb lyrics throughout the 16 songs. If Jamaica's Reggae is a music with a conscience, in Haiti, this role falls to Mizik Rasin. It is the medium par excellence through which social and political grievances are aired. Any of the songs is proof of that. You can appreciate for example the poignancy of the lyrics in Tune No. 7 Kay Inan. This is an anguished cry for the nation to regain its composure, for its people, young and old to realize what is wrong in the society and to change it, otherwise Haiti will die. The youth is troubled, it is in search of its identity, of its pride…. This is a powerful message that cannot be ignored. The closing tune Pwofèt la, aptly invites us to seize the moment to do well, because the time which passes does not come back; opportunities that are lost are gone forever.
When reviewing a CD, I usually like to indicate which songs may be my favorite, but, this time, I am hard pressed to do so. Whether it is Tou Manbre (2) ; Edike (3) , M viv avè yo (4) ; Kay Inan (7) etc, I like them all. In relation with the different rhythms, I remain intrigued and captivated by Tune No. 11, Sayila, an absolutely beautiful instrumental melody in which the interplay between the violin, the bass and the drum are fascinating. The song is played on a rhythm called "Manbo", a variation of the Kongo rhythms found in what is called in Haitian Voodoo: Soukri drumming. This information may not mean much to those who do not know the particulars (like me), but, never mind. Enjoy the music, buy the CD and you will hear what I mean. There is also Tune No. 12, Rekomanse, played on a nice, slow Reggae beat. The lyrics offer another example of meaningful message: "We live on earth, but we are always starting all over again….We do not even know the real story of Jesus……we are looking at a book which is missing a lot of pages..." The lyrics in general reflect a certain sadness and nostalgia which probably mirror the situation in Haiti. I am not aware that this group replaces Boukman Eksperyans, ( which in the last couple of years, seems to have been involved in active politics), but Boukman musical touch on this CD is undeniable with Daniel Beaubrun at the helm. Not that this creates any problem whatsoever. This is a very entertaining and educational CD, the mixing is excellent; all inst
ruments are clear and frankly, it had been some time since I had heard such a good Rasin CD.
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For Windows on Haiti – October 2005 [/quote]
Lataye "Tou manbre"
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More appreciation of Lataye
More appreciation of the "Tou Manbre" CD by the new musical group "Lataye".
I was pleasantly surprised to read Gifrants's review of this album (above) today, because most of the time it has seemed that we could not find anything to mutually agree on. Well, this may be the exception. So that should tell you something perhaps about the infectious appeal of this music collection. A really good review of this CD can also be found at:
http://www.haitiforever.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=13115 which leads to the Jahworks.org webpage, http://www.jahworks.org/music/cd/BootBoxDec2005.htm
I was pleasantly surprised to read Gifrants's review of this album (above) today, because most of the time it has seemed that we could not find anything to mutually agree on. Well, this may be the exception. So that should tell you something perhaps about the infectious appeal of this music collection. A really good review of this CD can also be found at:
http://www.haitiforever.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=13115 which leads to the Jahworks.org webpage, http://www.jahworks.org/music/cd/BootBoxDec2005.htm
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Their association with the RAF couldn't be more well-suited; Breitling's technical expertise is designed for sky-high conquests and has led to the creation of many iconic pieces that celebrate the present whilst simultaneously commemorating the past.
The Royal Air Force
In August 1908, American aviation pioneer Wilbur Wright gave a series of flight demonstrations in Le Mans that changed the way the world looked at the aeroplane. While hot air balloons and airships were already common, the aeroplane filled an existing void in military strategy.
On 1 April 1918, the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corps merged to form the RAF. The Royal Air Force has since played a very important part in British military history, mainly in World War II with the Battle of Britain.
During the Cold War, the RAF defended Europe against a potential attack by the Soviet Union, which included maintaining the British nuclear deterrence for decades. When the Cold War ended, the Royal Air Force participated in other major operations, such as the Gulf War, the Kosovo War and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Breitling and Aviation
Precision timing has always been crucial in aviation, and Breitling have risen to the occasion.
The luxury watch brand was founded in 1884 in the Swiss Jura by Léon Breitling and eventually became popular among pilots. This was due to the varied breakthroughs Breitling made early on, such as creating the first chronograph that separated the stop, start and reset functions, which was useful in adding up flight times.
The watches crafted by Breitling are usually influenced by diving or aviation, and their styling is typically embodied in polished cases and large watch faces to facilitate readability – ideal for divers and pilots.
Breitling added a circular slide rule to the bezel of their chronograph models in the 1940s, which then became the first Navitimer model. In 1961, astronaut Scott Carpenter asked the Swiss brand to incorporate a 24-hour dial instead of 12-hour, as there is no day and night in space. The resulting watch was worn by Carpenter during his 1962 space flight.
The Breitling brand was bought by Ernst Schneider in 1979 and was owned by the Schneider family until 2017, when Ernst's son, Theodore Schneider, sold the majority stake of the company to CVC Capital Partners.
In 2009, Breitling developed the first in-house self-winding, column wheel chronograph movement, the B01, used in models such as the Chronomat 01 and the Navitimer 01. Among several other complications, most models possess an automatic winding mechanism with no electronic components.
Breitling and the RAF
2018 marks 100 years since the inception of the RAF – the world's oldest independent air force – and Breitling could not let this milestone pass without celebrating it in style. The watchmaker released a collection of limited-edition RAF timepieces, marking the first time that such a range was made available to the public. Part of the proceedings was dedicated to reaching the goals of the RAF100 Appeal, a venture that aims to commemorate the achievements of the RAF family and create a lasting legacy.
But how did this fantastic partnership start?
As flights became longer and accurate calculations of distance and fuel became necessary, Breitling's precision became crucial for aeroplanes.
In the 1930s, Breitling began to produce onboard chronographs for aeroplanes and one of their main customers was the Royal Air Force. The chronographs were added to many of the bombers that later played a significant role in securing allied victory in WWII. As a result, the relationship between Breitling and the Royal Air Force grew stronger, and the Swiss watchmaker has since become a preferred supplier to the RAF.
US-based Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association – the world's largest aviation community – chose the Navitimer as their preferred watch for pilots, which led Breitling to be called the 'official supplier to the world of aviation'.
Watchmaking was crucial to the development of the aircraft, and aviation has helped horology evolve. This relationship sparked unique creations and historic pieces that heavily influenced both industries this past century.
In the words of Gavin Murphy, MD at Breitling UK, "aviation and Breitling go hand in hand; for over 130 years, creating the world's most precise chronographs and pioneering aviation firsts have been our passion".
Strong Values
The RAF and Breitling also share commendable values. Both believe in striving for excellence, in doing what's right and in being respectful of others. In the Royal Air Force, these values shine through everything they do, be it at training or on a real mission where lives are at stake.
For Breitling, these values lie in manufacturing practical high-quality timepieces as well as in doing their part for the planet. After all, Breitling's connection to the ocean doesn't lie only in its watches for divers. On the contrary, the brand also firmly believes in helping the planet, especially the oceans.
Georges Kern, Breitling's CEO, applauds Ocean Conservancy and the work the organisation has done since its inception in 1972. According to Kern, "our ocean is at risk. Everyone knows it, but the problem sometimes seems so overwhelming that we feel powerless to do anything. Breitling, together with Ocean Conservancy, wants to make it clear that each one of us can play a part – not only for ourselves but for future generations."
Breitling at Banks Lyon
Breitling have become synonymous with aviation, and their timepieces are associated with precision, reliability, durability and technical achievement. Their dedication to high-performance timepieces, from their chronograph complications to their innovative movements, have allowed them to stand out in the horology world with stunning ranges such as the Navitimer and the Superocean.
We stock Breitling watches at our Lancaster store if you're interested in having a closer look at one of these timeless pieces. With a Breitling watch, you can be confident that you are investing in a timepiece that you'll treasure for many years to come.


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The brands La-Z-Boy and Barcalounger have actually become synonymous with recliners. You constantly hear individuals describing their reclining chairs as such even though there are many others who make recliners, such as Lane, Bassett, and Thomasville. When selecting a recliner, you no longer need to choose from a restricted variety of styles. Today, you can discover a recliner in any style to choose your existing dcor. You can likewise discover recliners that are useful if for medical conditions such as restricted mobility or back problems.
For other variations of decorative furniture for storage, purchase a chest of drawers to keep your most important possessions with complete security. These speculative and multifunctional furniture sets are typically made of wood for the apparent factor that they match better with wooden room furniture that lots of people still like to have. Wrought iron or metal chest of drawers you will certainly also discover online and are wonderful options for added security and security. Though a range of metal furniture is readily available however still wooden chest of drawers is discovered to have huge appeal. Additionally you can also customize one for multi utility.
The wonderful aspect of sofas and sofa beds by Saloni, besides being a high quality item that you're ensured to fall for, is that some of these designs are unprecedented. So you'll own your own very original-looking furniture piece that's sure to be admired by all who enter your domain. Not just will you be awarded the awestruck gushes of all your visitors, however you get to take a look at and enjoy this artistic and classy sofa yourself for years to come. The material itself is made to last. You will not need to change this sofa any time quickly. So if you're seriously viewing as a modern living room sofa, now is the time to go Saloni and remove the need to look any more.
If you want to purchase a brand-new sofa set for your home and can not decide in between classic and modern styles, then the best way out would be to go in for a transitional design that fits magnificently in between the 2. A transitional sofa can be just right for your metropolitan way of life and hectic routine, and can certainly match the elegance you desire. There is not one single design than can be labeled transitional, because this genre of sofa sets is normally a mix of styles that is challenging to identify as either exclusively classic or uniquely modern.
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A reclining chair is really basic to operate and can supply maximum relaxation after a difficult day's work. Armchairs with boundless positions consist of two motors instead of one and can supply even more convenience. Unlike the two or three position chairs their footrest also operates separately. Boundless position reclining armchairs enable you to alter the direction of the footrest separately from the rest of the chair. So you can have your back up to an angle of ninety degrees and at the very same time you can raise your feet as well. These chairs can be utilized for sound sleep.
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For a striking and classy impact, you can pick soft bedroom sets and match them with vibrant furnishings like attractively-colored bed linen and drapes. Bedroom sets in white or a pale color would stand out when put against an accent wall in deep purple or lime green or contrasted with table lamps in similar tones. Choose your bedroom sets and headboards with care to keep the space open and roomy and make a timeless style statement.
Keep in mind that function ought to precede before design, as perfectly developed bed room dressers that do not serve your requirements will certainly simply be a waste of space in your bed room. Avoid being boxed in by certain designs that you have in your head and be open to various styles. Being flexible will certainly make the task of finding the best dresser for your room much easier and easy. Modern dressers offer storage space for keeping clothes, shoes, linen or kids' s things. Some things are kept a lot more quickly in a dresser instead of a full cupboard. Things can be kept in a more organized manner when kept in this furniture piece and when they are kept in a cool way they can also be found with ease.
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The bedroom is the location which offers max amenities and relaxation considering that most of us require a great sleep after a day's work. If you are newlywed couples setting your very own apartment or if you are a household who has actually simply shifted to brand-new location, you require to buy bedroom ottoman chair as well together with the huge list of information. There are great deals of elements to think about while selecting bedroom sets for your home. Find out how huge is your bedroom and whether it can accommodate a queen size bed with headboard, and likewise have living space for relocating around. Usually a bedroom consists of a huge sized bed, one or two cabinets with drawers, and a dressing table. Lots of selections of furniture are offered in the shop which is made of wood and metals. In the wood itself, you have various sorts of woods varying from low-cost wood to most costly teakwood. Rather of purchasing all the furniture separately you can book an evaluated one purchase saving money on deliverables.
If you think you make certain that a king sized bed is bigger than a queen sized bed, then you might not understand just just how much bigger. Exactly what exactly is the distinction in between the different sizes of beds readily available? When you have the ability to understand the range of sizes of beds on the market, then you will be able to decide which one is right for your requirements. Some manufacturers are custom cutting beds bigger or smaller than the basic sized beds that are generally being made, but beware. While it might seem fascinating to have your own custom sized bed, then you might have difficulty discovering bed linen to fit.
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Those with an interest in investing in an exterior accessory such as an outdoor sofa could likewise elect to try and find one with a discount rate online storehouse that is hosting a rattan yard ottoman chair sale in order to find significant savings on the product or furniture piece they have in mind. Online discount rate merchandisers have sales events throughout the year and offer huge savings on these types of products, particularly if they are the previous years' designs, which are still in brand brand-new condition and as useful as they were when they were initially presented.
Know the size of the bed. I know this sounds ridiculous. Who would take home a bedspread that would not fit their bed? Well, the fact is a lot. Attempting to purchase something rapidly, numerous customers end up restoring the bedspread they pick due to the fact that it would not even fit their bed! Search for the large "twin", "full", "queen" or "king" sticker or tag on the bedspread before you purchase.
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Your bedroom speaks volumes about your taste and personality, so choose bedroom fundamentals that match your choice. If you are planning to spruce-up your bedroom with bedroom sets, below are some ideas that can help you get started. Bedroom sets contribute an excellent deal in making the bedroom look warm and inviting while accentuating the charm of the space.
An ottoman is a perfect place for storing items which are utilized day-to-day such as pillows, linens, blankets. Simply dump in children's toys or make it pet's corner, they can be utilized in the means one feels best. Occasionally, the reverse side of cushion is made difficult to enhance its utility. Now, you can enjoy your favorite movie and have food concurrently with no discontinuity. In some variations, a covert storage tray is provided within, to keep remote control, papers, letters, TV guide, or anything. A lot of time will certainly be saved, if we keep them intact in our own ottoman. Besides hiding them from kids, there accessibility will certainly likewise get easy.
Another method of producing a foundation on a platform bed is to use a metal steel frame with either European slats or solid paneling secured to the frame. This frame then merely floats or rests on the frame below it offering sufficient support for the majority of any mattress. The solid paneling systems are becoming more preferred as individuals investment latex or memory foam mattresses which frequently need a solid foundation beneath them to satisfy the service warranty requirements. In this respect platform bed systems are flexible and can work for mattresses that require air flow or have to provide rigid support.
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An extremely vital element in choosing bedroom sets is the floor area. Before you purchase ottoman chair for your house, picture your bedroom and try to imagine how it will appear after placing the bedroom set. Pick the right bedroom sets and headboards and make your bedroom look trendy and inviting.
If put in various spaces such as guest space, children space or perhaps in a living-room, it is a perfect furniture to serve you in either ways. You can save extra linens, towels, etc. If this is finished with want dresser then it adds some extra warmth for the guest. This piece is completely hand crafted to provide a pleasing look by its charm with colors and use. The drawers provided provide you enough storage area. The drawers are completely fixed to it to supply enough area for storage. Baby dressers are the most popular dressers among the brand-new moms and dads or the kids who like to have their personal privacy and area. If you are a parent of an infant then this piece of furniture is the best you can get for your kid's space. It provides enough area for the diapers, toys and clothing.
Power lift chairs, as they are also known, provide multiple reclining positions. First, there is the 2 position chair that can be moved from a normal position to a 45-degree reclining position and everything between. Secondly is the 3 position chair which can move from an upright position to a virtually flat position and to any degree of recline between. The third type is the infinite position which also allows you to recline to a sleeping position of 135 degrees. If you are intending on buying a lift recliner, keep in mind that it is very important to get the specs right so that the chair can offer the user with optimal convenience and assistance.
All homeowners, especially those are married, unavoidably have to let wanted and undesirable visitors stay over. No matter who it is, they are going to require some means to sleep at your home. In situations such as these, the best alternative is to go with a sleeper sofa. The wonderful aspect of these is that they do not require their own; a sleeper sofa can be anywhere, including the living room.
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This bedspread is readily available in many sizes, and consists of 1 pillow sham with twin size, 2 pillow shams with the investment of larger sized bedspreads. This bedspread is also made from 100 percent cotton that is machine washable.
One of the greatest troubles people can run into is wrecking their comforters. We all despise it when we head out and buy a stunning comforter and after only about one wash it is entirely ruined, faded, torn, and covered with little white lint balls. That is why I suggest duvet covers for your bed set. Duvet cover sets are a terrific basic way to shield your comforter just put your existing comforter inside it and button, snap, or zip close for a protected fit. This way each time you should clean just throw the bed linen in the wash rather of your delicate and expensive comforter. This way you will have the ability to include years of long life to your comforter and shield your bedroom set.
Whether you want to view movies while in bed, or checking out a book possibly, the bedroom might be the place to be. A grownup bedroom is rather different from a kids space. The bedroom furniture is stylish and well-crafted. Plus, the setting is stylish in style. Some people nowadays resort to buying modern-day bedroom sets since they are distinct and truly nice to look at. Do you think Hollywood stars and execs are the only ones who can have the best bedroom furnish? Well, there are already modern-day bedroom sets that are low-cost yet really good in quality. If you know exactly what to buy and where to try to find it, it would not be a trouble at all. Try browsing the internet to canvass costs and to have a sneak peak of the modern-day bedroom furniture available. All you need to do is to pick the one that best suits you.
A bed frame is the framework that supports the mattress and its occupants. Depending upon the material and model, there are various types of modern bed frames readily available in the market like: 1. Metal bed frames2. Wooden bed frames3. Platform bed frames4. Aluminium bed frames 6. Canopy bed framesThe type of modern bed frame to enliven your bed room ought to be decided upon by considering your room size, its style and the money you want to invest into it. Metal bed frames are the plain ones. They can be found in king, queen and twin bed sizes. They have wheels on their lower end. They have actually raised sidings to prevent the slipping of the mattress. They are generally nowadays made up of aluminium, as it is of lighter weight. They can offer your bed room an outdated look if they are made up of cast iron.
If you want to you can make the back part of the chair lean back and this indicates that your hips are taking less weight. As if that wasn't enough!. Typically these riser recliner chairs have actually a hidden leg 'platform' which can be made use of with another button to raise your legs off the ground. By this time you are basically horizontal, rather like being in a bed and can unwind, totally safe in the knowledge that your riser recliner chair will certainly have the ability to deliver you back to the upright position just by the push of a button.
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Bear in mind when you are choosing your purposes of whether you intend to add in storage space under the bottom bunk. This can be an excellent way to obtain included drawer space for your children. If you choose this is a feature you want, ensure that you select plans with all the storage space consisted of in the plans. Selecting the right bunkbed plans is actually major company. The hardest sound you might hear in the middle of the evening would be the bed collapsing, and your children being harmed. Obtain the right plans and comply with them to the letter, and you make certain to have a safe and secure, sturdy set of bunk beds.
The recliners help by reducing pressure on the heart, ankle, knee, and spinal column. It assists to enhance the circulation of blood and lower stress in the muscles. These are scientific zero gravity ottoman chair that gives full value for the money you invest. The reclining position of these chairs produces simple repositioning of the body. An individual can do it while remaining in the resting position. It is possible to do away with continued motions that interferes with full relaxation.


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University Teaching Qualification trajectory
In the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ)/ Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs (BKO) trajectory, lecturers have to show their skills in four Quality requirements/ competences that cover the design and implementation of teaching as well as the assessment of learning outcomes and the evaluation of teaching. Lecturers do this by writing a portfolio in which they reflect on all 4 competences. In 2013, a fifth element was added to these competences.
Based on the framework of the University of Groningen International Classroom project, an addendum to the UTQ quality requirements was drawn up (based on Leask, 2012, Internationalisation of the curriculum in action). This addendum provides the lecturer with training in intercultural aspects and gives (the design of) teaching a more international focus, in particular for lecturers working in an international context. These lecturers may emphasize this in their UTQ profile if they wish to do so.
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The Five Senses of Robotics
Last week, General Motors stepped up its autonomous car effort by augmenting its artificial intelligence unit, Cruise Automation, with greater perception capabilities through the acquisition of LIDAR (Light Imaging, Detection, And Ranging) technology company Strobe. Cruise was purchased with great fanfare last year by GM for a billion dollars. Strobe's unique value proposition is shrinking its optical arrays to the size of microchip, thereby substantially reducing costs of a traditionally expensive sensor that is critical for autonomous vehicles measuring the distances of objects on the road. Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt wrote last week on Medium that "Strobe's new chip-scale LIDAR technology will significantly enhance the capabilities of our self-driving cars. But perhaps more importantly, by collapsing the entire sensor down to a single chip, we'll reduce the cost of each LIDAR on our self-driving cars by 99%."
GM is not the first Detroit automaker aiming to reduce the costs of sensors on the road; last year Ford invested $150 million in Velodyne, the leading LIDAR company on the market. Velodyne is best known for its rotation sensor that is often mistaken for a siren on top of the car. In describing the transaction, Raj Nair, Ford's Executive Vice President, Product Development and Chief Technical Officer, said "From the very beginning of our autonomous vehicle program, we saw LIDAR as a key enabler due to its sensing capabilities and how it complements radar and cameras. Ford has a long-standing relationship with Velodyne and our investment is a clear sign of our commitment to making autonomous vehicles available for consumers around the world." As the race heats up for competing perception technologies, LIDAR startups is already a crowded field with eight other companies (below) competing to become the standard vision for autonomous driving.
Across the ocean, Dr. Hossam Haick of Technion-Israel Institute of Technology has built an intelligent olfactory system that can diagnosis cancer. Dr. Haick explains, "My college roommate had leukemia, and it made me want to see whether a sensor could be used for treatment. But then I realized early diagnosis could be as important as treatment itself." Using an array of sensors composed of "gold nanoparticles or carbon nanotube" patients breath into a tube that detects cancer biomarkers through smell. "We send all the signals to a computer, and it will translate the odor into a signature that connects it to the disease we exposed to it," says Dr. Haick. Last December, Haick's AI reported an 86% accuracy in predicting cancers in more than 1,400 subjects in 17 countries. The accuracy increased with use of its neural network in specific disease cases. Haick's machine could one day have better olfactory senses than canines, which have been proven to be able sniff out cancer.
When writing this post on robotic senses, I had several conversations with Alexa and I am always impressed with her auditory processing skills. It seems that the only area in which humans will exceed robots will be taste; however I am reminded of Dr. Hod Lipson's food printer. As I watched Lipson's concept video of the machine squirting, layering, pasting and even cooking something that resembled Willie Wonka's "Everlasting Gobstopper," I sat back in his Creative Machines Lab realizing that Sci-Fi is no longer fiction.
Want to know more about LIDAR technology and self-driving systems? Join RobotLab's next forum on "The Future of Autonomous Cars" with Steve Girsky formerly of General Motors — November 29th @ 6pm, WeWork Grand Central NYC, RSVP.


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Universal Pictures has released a new Night School trailer for the upcoming comedy from Girls Trip and The Best Man Holiday filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee. The film stars Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish and revolves around a man who has to go back to school to get his GED in order to become a financial analyst. Hart plays the student, while Haddish plays his teacher.
Hart has a screenplay credit on the film, alongside Matthew Kellard, Harry Ratchford, Nicholas Stoller, John Hamburg and Joey Wells, marking the comedian's first screenplay credit outside of his standup specials. But this trailer is very Haddish-centric, which makes sense—this is the third trailer for the movie overall, so Universal is covering its bases by appealing to different interests. The chemistry between Hart and Haddish is excellent, and after her breakout role in Girls Trip, Haddish very comfortably steps into a lead role here. This should be a pretty solid hit for Universal when it opens next month.
Check out the new Night School trailer below. The film also stars Ben Schwartz, Rob Riggle, and Romany Malco and opens in theaters on September 28th.


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Opioid Overdose Prevention Project expanding statewide
A lifesaving drug program is set to expand across New Jersey.
Started a year ago in Central Jersey, the Opioid Overdose Prevention Project will expand to North and South Jersey next month. The program, funded by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, will receive an additional $1 million in funding from the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
JSAS HealthCare in Neptune is the central region partner covering Monmouth, Middlesex, Mercer, Hunterdon, Somerset and Union counties. Under the program, families are provided with free Narcan kits and training on how to administer the nasal spray used to reverse overdoses from heroin and other opioid drugs. Those who complete the training receive identification cards.
According to Edward Higgins, CEO and executive director of JSAS, all project partners will duplicate what JSAS has been doing over the past 12 months.
"We're giving out free treatment vouchers which allows people to come into treatment without having to pay any fee for the intake, the blood work, the physical exam, and they have 30 days that they can stay in treatment for free," Higgins said. "That gives us an opportunity to really make a decision with them as to where and what is the best level of care and at what site location."
Higgins said under the program, more than 50 percent of patients have chosen to stay in treatment at their facility in Neptune.
"But, if it made better sense for them to transfer to a clinic in Ocean County, or to another acceptable form of treatment, we would facilitate that," Higgins said.
As of Aug. 31, 2015, JSAS has had 124 people redeem vouchers, according to Higgins.
"Our first objective is get them off heroin or other opioid drugs, but then we also are looking at do they have an alcohol problem, do they take tranquilizers, are they using cocaine, things like that. That factors into the final decision as to where ultimately their best site for treatment would be," Higgins said.
Success rates after 90 days of treatment is about 65 percent or higher, according to Higgins.
Each region will receive $225,000 per year, for two years, beginning Oct. 1.
"Besides trying to make treatment much more accessible and available, you need to be equipping family members and individuals themselves with the ability to reverse something that otherwise would take their life," Higgins said.
Ocean County, where fighting the heroin battle has been a priority of Prosecutor Joseph Coronato, is included in the South Jersey region being covered by Urban Treatment Associates, according to Higgins.


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MONUMENT BEACH - Barbara I. Federici, 91, of Monument Beach, MA, died late Sunday night, February 24, 2019 at the JML Long term care Center of Falmouth, MA of natural causes.
She was a loving mother to her son David Federici and wife Nancy of Norton, MA, and daughter Rae Ann McLanahan of North Attleboro, MA. She was the loving sister to Janice Fought of Chapel Hill, FL.
Barbara, the oldest of seven children, was the daughter of Warren and Irene Wordell of Onset, MA.
She is the widow of Raymond F. Federici, both former residents of Mansfield, MA, and was active together with her husband in community and school functions.
Barbara was the former manager of the Mansfield Credit Union for many years. She was an accomplished knitter, and enjoyed sewing, oil painting and cooking. Her top fav's were lobster rolls, clambakes, Bloody Mary's and a good swing around the dance floor.
At her request she is to be cremated and funeral services held on Tuesday June 11, 2019 at 10am, St. John the Evangelist Church in Pocasset, MA. A wake will be prior from 8:30-9:30AM at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home 40 MacArthur Blvd. Bourne, MA. A Private Burial will be held at a later date following the services.
In lieu of flowers, please make charitable donations to Elder services, Cape Cod & the Islands, meals on Wheels, 68 RT. 34, South Dennis, MA 02660, Attn. Sandra Anderson, in memory of Barbara I. Federicic of Monument Beach, MA.
For directions and online condolences please visit www.nickersonbournefuneralhome.com.
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Snapshot: Maruti Suzuki has discontinued the 800 hatchback, an iconic car that is often credited for putting India on four wheels. The Maruti 800 had an unbroken production run for over 30 years, with the first car rolling out way back in 1983. The car was first built by Maruti Udyog Limited (MUL), a joint venture of the Indian government and Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan. Suzuki has since bought out the Indian government's share in MUL. Production of the Maruti 800 ceased on 18th January, 2014.
Although BS4 variants of the Maruti 800 were discontinued a couple of years ago to make the Alto F8D the new entry-level model in Maruti Suzuki's portfolio, India's largest car maker continued to produce the 800 hatchback in BS3 guise to cater to the semi-urban and rural parts of the country. The Maruti 800 was also being exported to emerging car markets in South East Asia and Africa. Now though, production of even the BS3 variants of the Maruti 800 has been halted, thus signalling the end of the road for an automotive legend of India.
At a time of its launch in the winter of 1983, the Maruti Suzuki 800 represented a higher quality Japanese alternative to cars such as the Hindustan Ambassador and the Premier Padmini. At a time when reliability and fuel efficiency weren't really the selling points of cars in India, the Maruti 800 brought Japanese reliability and frugality to the table, thus giving Indian car buyers their first real trust with compact, fuel efficient and bomb-proof reliable cars. The 800 will remain an icon in the automotive landscape of the country, more so since the car was the one on which many generation of Indians learnt driving.
The Maruti 800 was powered by a 3 cylinder-F8D petrol engine that was known for its peppy performance, reliability, low maintenance costs and high fuel efficiency. A 4 speed manual gearbox was standard. Air conditioning was added 3 years after the car's launch here. The carburetted version of the F8D motor on the Maruti 800 output 37 Bhp-59 Nm, with a more powerful 45 Bhp-62 Nm version outfitted to the 5 speed version of the car that was sold for a brief period of time. When the Bharat Stage 1 emission norms kicked in during 2000, Maruti Suzuki added 4 valves/cylinder and MPFI (fuel injection) to the Maruti 800.
Notably, the Maruti 800 never saw a factory fitted, power steering equipped variant in its lifetime although the aftermarket modifiers did come up with power steering kit for the light car that actually never needed a power steering. In fact, the direct and connected non-power assisted steering of the Maruti 800, in tandem with its compact dimensions gave it a near go-kart like fun-to-drive driving feel. However, Maruti did equip the 800 with LPG dual fuel kits. Maruti has sold over 2.66 million units of the 800 hatchback in India, making it the largest sold car model in the country's automotive history.
Do take a few moments off to watch this evocative ad of the Maruti 800 that succinctly conveys what the car has meant for lakhs of Indians,
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A brutal injury, a huge comeback, and the Saints crushing the defending champs were just a few of the biggest moments of an exciting Week 11. Here's what we learned:
• The Saints are no one's warm-up act. Everyone may be excited about Monday's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams, but New Orleans, which has been absolutely demolishing teams since Week 1, improved to 9-1 with a huge win over the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. The Saints beat the Rams two weeks ago, but the only way they could prove themselves against the Chiefs would be if both teams made it to the Super Bowl.
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• The N.F.C. North is Chicago's to lose. The Bears, thanks to some huge defensive plays, took care of business in a showdown with the visiting Minnesota Vikings. The win solidified their position at the top of their division as they head into a closing stretch to the season in which they have one of the softer schedules in football. There is still a chance that the Vikings or Packers could overtake the Bears, but it would require some cooperation on Chicago's part. As for the fourth team in the N.F.C. North, it appears that for a 25th consecutive season, the Detroit Lions' ranking in their division will be "present."
• Pass coverage can be too good. In the final seconds of a game between Jacksonville and Pittsburgh, the Jaguars' stellar defense blanketed all of the Steelers' options in the end zone. With nowhere to throw, Ben Roethlisberger broke for the goal line and just barely got across it, securing a win after Pittsburgh had trailed by 16-0.
• There are throwbacks, and then there is Lamar Jackson. The rookie quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens got the first start of his career and did something no player had done since 1950: throw at least 10 passes and run the ball at least 25 times. The Ravens, playing without the injured Joe Flacco, needed all of that production to fight off the Cincinnati Bengals.
• The Buccaneers should try a game where they don't start a quarterback. Ryan Fitzpatrick and Jameis Winston have been trading spots all season, with one or the other coming off the bench and looking far better than the starter on several occasions. The latest variation on that theme came in a loss to the Giants in which Fitzpatrick threw three interceptions as the starter and had his team down by 24-7 before giving way to Winston, who threw two touchdowns as Tampa Bay outscored the Giants by 28-14 the rest of the way.
• Some things should never be repeated. On the 33rd anniversary of Joe Theismann's devastating leg injury — and with Theismann in attendance — Alex Smith of the Redskins broke two bones in his lower leg in Washington's loss to Houston. The injury, which included a gruesome replay, not unlike Theismann's, will require immediate surgery and is most likely a crippling blow for the Redskins, who had entered the game as division leaders in the N.F.C. East.


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ACT solar power project gets green light
Those with an interest in electricity prices may be curious about how a solar power deal in the Australian Capital Territory may impact the cost of power in the state.
Minister for the environment and sustainable development Simon Corbell made the announcement last Wednesday (September 5) that Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has been approved to build a solar power facility in the Tuggeranong district.
The project Royalla 1 is a 20 megawatt facility and will be the largest solar power plant in Australia to date.
Mr Corbell said:"This is an important day for Canberra and I am proud that the ACT labor government is delivering its promise to Canberra, Australia's solar capital.
"This reverse auction process has delivered a solar facility that will produce enough renewable electricity to power approximately 4,400 Canberra homes at a cost of 25c per week per household or $13 per year."
The expectation is that this already low cost will help to further reduce the wholesale electricity prices, and for the cost per household to reduce to approximately $9.50 per year by 2020, he added.
The solar scheme is likely to create 50 construction jobs and has the potential to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 560,000 tonnes over the 20 year life of the project. It is expected to be completed in March 2013.
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Big men keep enjoying big games against Michigan.
The 19th-ranked Wolverines may change their defensive strategy in their rematch against Iowa on Friday in Iowa City. They'll be seeking their first Big Ten road victory after losing 75-67 at Minnesota on Sunday following earlier defeats at Illinois and Michigan State.
The Golden Gophers' center, Daniel Oturu, torched the Wolverines for a career-best 30 points one game after Michigan survived a double-overtime thriller despite a career-high 36 points from Purdue power forward Trevion Williams.
Michigan (11-5, 2-3 Big Ten) defeated Iowa 103-91 in the conference opener for both clubs on Dec. 6 despite a career-high 44 points from Iowa center Luka Garza.
"Bigs have done a phenomenal job scoring against us," Michigan head coach Juwan Howard recently told reporters.
Howard's defensive philosophy is to limit perimeter shooters, which leaves the Wolverines' big men on an island to defend their man. It hasn't helped that starting forward Isaiah Livers has sat out this month due to a groin injury.
"We're just playing them one on one," Michigan center Jon Teske said. "(We want) to take away their 3-point shooting ability. In the Big Ten, we've got a lot of great 3-point shooters."
From that standpoint, the Wolverines' scheme has worked. Opponents are shooting just 29 percent from long range. But the tradeoff has become increasingly apparent.
"Obviously, a lot of it is on me," Teske said. "I've still got to get stops. I've still got to stay accountable for a lot of those points that I'm giving up. I've got to do a better job of helping my teammates."
Garza, a junior, is a tough cover for any of his peers. He's averaging 22.3 points and 10.4 rebounds.
While setting an opponent's scoring record at Crisler Center, Garza made 17 of 32 field goal attempts and 10 of 13 free throws.
The Hawkeyes (12-5, 3-3) have won their past two games with Garza playing a large role, as he contributed 21 points and 13 rebounds against Maryland (67-49 on Jan. 10) and 27 points in 24 minutes against Northwestern (75-62 on Tuesday).
Teske will be the primary defender on him once again.
"I've just got to be more aggressive down low. ... There's a lot of good Big Ten centers, and I've just got to be ready to play every night," Teske told the Detroit Free Press.
Garza did most of his damage against the Wildcats in the second half.
"It's the ultimate confidence I have in myself," Garza said. "Every time I touch the ball, I have the ability to score or make the right play. ... I feel like I can score on anybody."
Garza came out of the game in the opening minute of the second half after picking up his third foul, then erupted after he returned at the 11:45 mark.
"He was fresh and got up and down floor," Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery said. "We made a concerted effort to get it to him. The more we got it to him, the better he was."
Hawkeyes guard CJ Fredrick returned to action Tuesday after missing two games with a foot injury. He added 11 points and five assists.
"He looked like he didn't miss a beat," McCaffery said. "If he's good to go, he's going to be in our starting lineup."
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Walk along Queensway in London and you will not miss a sliver of a restaurant with a big group of hungry tourists waiting outside. It's a jostle to get in just to put one's name down and even more frightfully embarrassing as I might run into a familiar face from my country of birth. "Alamak! How come you in London also?"
"Of course to eat the roast duck lah," would probably have been my answer.
Yes, the myth makers claim that some Singaporeans detour to London just for roast duck at Four Seasons, not the hotel but the restaurant that bears no relation to the luxury chain. (I wonder if anyone has visited that hotel by Hyde Park and demanded for the famous roast duck, or for that matter chosen to stay there for that reason.) I am indeed not shy to say that that was part of the appeal of going to London this past weekend.
With patience and fortitude like good old British bulldogs, my daughter and I waited inconspicuously at the tiny front section of the narrow room for a full hour. Later, we started with the creamy corn and chicken soup and then savored the boneless duck complemented with white rice.
What is so special about the duck? My Singaporean friends discuss this topic during almost each of my dinner parties back in New York. We speculate and hypothesize with almost scientific reasoning. For me, the duck has moist, succulent and most characteristically, flavorful flesh that's basted once more with a thin dark sauce before it is served. The skin does not go all soggy as most roast ducks tend to and it comes with an even trim layer of fat that keeps the meat moist in the first place. I once tried, on the way to the loo past the kitchen, to peek at the packaging that the ducks came in. Who's the supplier?
Third time's a charm and this treat - once again - was indeed well worth waiting for.
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Zion Williamson officially declares for NBA Draft
As everyone expected, Zion Williamson is going pro.
In a video posted to his Instagram page, Williamson thanked Duke, coach Mike Krzyzewski and his mother before officially declaring for the NBA Draft.
Everyone saw this coming, and Williamson came close to confirming it after Duke was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament. In his only season at Duke, he averaged 22.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, sweeping the Wooden, Naismith and AP Player of the Year awards.
Williamson will be the heavy favorite to become the first overall pick in June's NBA Draft. The lottery will be held on May 14, and it may determine his destination.


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Thank you for taking the 20/20 challenge! So let your light so shine! By Betsi Moise
We have come halfway through our 20/20 Challenge! The studies have helped us to see things more clearly through the lens of Truth. God rebukes, challenges, comforts and encourages us as we meditate on His Word and consider His plan for our lives and the life of the Body of Christ.
The lives of the saints that have gone before us, this generation of believers and the ones to come are all part of the glorious tapestry that is God's Truth. Countless threads, woven together through time and space present a picture of God's Grace and Sacrifice for the ones he calls His children.
This tapestry shines as a beacon of hope to a world oppressed by violence, greed and corruption. How amazing that our God knows each and every thread! How carefully He weaves it to fit into His story.
Sometimes the world presses in and we cannot see the beauty of the tapestry and our thread. In those times, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus! He and He alone will bring you out of your circumstances and the Holy Spirit will breathe a new life into you. Friend, do not let the circumstance of your life keep you down.
God has more in store for you.
Rise and Shine! You belong to God; you are a part of His tapestry. Let the glorious light of Christ radiate from you so that others will be able to see His Work!
Arise [from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you—rise to a new life]! Shine (be radiant with the glory of the Lord), for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you! Isaiah 60:1
Gracious God, Thank you for your amazing tapestry. May I shed light on its beauty so it can be seen clearly by those around me!


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Launch of Trustees on Trial - recovering the stolen wages by Dr Rosalind Kidd
Launch of Trustees on Trial
- recovering the stolen wages by Dr
Rosalind Kidd
Brisbane Writers Festival
- 14 September 2006
President John von
would like to acknowledge that we are meeting on traditional Aboriginal land and
pay my respects to the traditional owners past and present.
is my great pleasure to be here today to launch Trustees on Trial
- recovering the stolen wages by Dr
Rosalind Kidd.
many of you know, for over a decade Dr Kidd has been a tenacious and dedicated
advocate for the rights of Indigenous people. She has focused especially on the
gross inequities that occurred through and under the various 'Protection
Acts' that operated in Queensland from the 1890s to the 1980s.
Island payments process
1996, Dr Kidd was an expert witness in the Palm Island Wages
Case. In this case the Human Rights and
Equal Opportunity Commission found that the past decisions of the Queensland
government to pay wages to Aboriginal people employed by the Government at about
one third the rate payable to non-Aboriginal people was in breach of the Racial Discrimination
Act 1975 (Cth). In response, the
Queensland Government introduced the 'Underpayment of Award Wages
Process' in 1999.
process made available a single payment of $7000 to people employed by the
Government in Aboriginal Reserves between 31 October 1976 - the date the
RDA commenced - and 29 October 1986 - from which point ordinary
award wages were paid to everyone.
this compensation payment left two other aspects of the stolen wages campaign
of mission communities
first issue was the underpayment of wages to Aboriginal people employed by
church organisations on mission communities. This topic is presently the
subject of litigation in the Federal Court.
first claim against Queensland was unsuccessful at
trial.[1] The court found that the underpayment was not a result of discrimination
contrary to the RDA primarily because the church, not the government, was the
decision is under appeal, and there are other similar cases awaiting trial. It
remains to be seen whether Queensland is ultimately found liable as an accessory
to the underpayment of Indigenous workers by the church organisations as it
provided funding for the employment.
Indigenous Wages and Savings Reparations Process
second remaining aspect of the stolen wages campaign is central to Trustees on Trial. It concerns the fate of the savings,
wages, endowment payments and pensions of Indigenous people that were controlled
by State of Queensland under the Protection Acts.
seems that these moneys, on being taken by a 'Protector', were in
the first instance credited to accounts in the names of the persons concerned.
Certainly the legislation contemplated this.
the moneys so credited have never been properly accounted for.
sustained pressure from Stolen Wages campaigners - including Dr Kidd
- in 2002 the Queensland Government conditionally offered a one-off
payment of $2000 or $4000 to Aboriginal people under the 'Indigenous Wages
and Savings Reparations Process'.
eligible applicants did not accept this offer.
on Trial' explains this low take up
rate was partly due to an inadequate consultation process with affected
communities, and an understandable perception that the offer was 'too
little, too late'. Moreover, many Indigenous people felt that the paltry
amount on offer for what was - in some cases - almost a lifetime of
lost wages was simply insulting.
Kidd has harnessed all her considerable skills as a historian to show why these
feelings are justified. She meticulously documents the devastating impact of the
Queensland Government's administration of Indigenous affairs under the
very laws that purported to protect Indigenous people.
book records instance after instance of the misappropriation, misuse and loss of
moneys taken into care by the 'Protectors'. Tragically, the loss of
these moneys has resulted in many Indigenous people being caught in a cycle of
intergenerational poverty that persists to this day.
point of equity?
its commencement the book announces that its purpose is to bring a legal
perspective to the realities of history. To this end, Dr Kidd develops the
argument that the 'stolen wages' came into the hands of the state in
circumstances that render the state a trustee, subject to a host of fiduciary
duties which impose continuing legal obligations to account for all these moneys
and to compensate in today's value for all that was lost.
a legal point of view the issues are
complex. Academics and lawyers can debate the
prospects of legal action based on the principles of equity explored in Trustees in Trial ad infinitum. However, the moral
obligation of Queensland to provide a just outcome for Indigenous workers who
were systematically robbed over many years is clear.
moral obligation
the greatest values of Trustees on
Trial is to lay bare the historical record
of financial mismanagement and the moral failure of previous Queensland
Governments to act on evidence of systematic underpayment, fraud and suspect
dealings with trust moneys.
book gives justification for the often expressed view that the issue of stolen
wages is one of the great scandals of Australia's history.
Geoffrey Robertson QC observes in the forward to his book, Premier Beattie at
least put forward a scheme that his government hoped would achieve an outcome,
and for that perhaps he at least deserves two cheers for acknowledging a
the Stolen Wages Reparation Process has not resolved many of the key issues.
This failure to reach a just and equitable outcome in response to one of the
great scandals of Australia history continues to act as a bar to reconciliation.
way forward
on Trial is unashamedly intended to give
the Stolen Wages Campaign new impetuous by disclosing to the world what really
his forward Geoffrey Robinson QC expresses his view that the equitable
principles which Dr Kidd has explored may not be the best way forward.
too wonder whether litigation based on the obligations and duties of a fiduciary
is the best way forward.
think the solution most likely to advance the cause of reconciliation would be a
negotiated settlement. This settlement must truly be the result of real negotiations - not solution imposed unilaterally by government on a take it or leave
must be a settlement arrived at through proper consultation with Indigenous
communities it seeks to redress. It must be a settlement that recognises on one
hand the moral and legal obligations resting on the Queensland Government and,
on the other hand, the reality that any figure of compensation can only be an
arbitrary approximation of the true loss and the need for communities to
discount their claims somewhat to achieve finality without further
is clear that whatever other flaws may be found in the 2002 Reparation Process,
the amount offered was obviously too low -much less than the arbitrary
amount available to people under the Palm Island Case process and pitifully
little for what was - for some people - a lifetime's work.
scandal of the 'stolen wages' is not confined to Queensland. Similar
problems, though perhaps on a lesser scale, also arose under the
'Protection' policies of other states, and - despite some
progress in some states - they remain to be resolved.
Kidd's book makes a very valuable contribution to understanding why the
stolen wages scandal is still a live issue. It should be read by every
non-Indigenous person in Australia so that they can understand the continuing
resentment and frustration simmering within Indigenous communities over the
Stolen Wages.
Senate Legal and Constitutional References Committee is presently holding an
Inquiry into stolen wages in Australia and the research contained in Trustees in Trial provides a timely resource for the
Committee as it tackles this important and difficult issue.
congratulate Dr Kidd, on this her second book, and have much pleasure in
formally declaring Trustees on Trial launched.
[1] Baird v Queensland [2005] FCA 495.


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More people are watching Game of Thrones than ever before, after the show's sixth season hit a staggering 25 million viewers.
The rise in viewers is largely down to streaming, with a huge number of people signed up to HBO Now.
A total of 5 million tuned in via the service, and 40% of weekly viewing came from digital streaming - a 91% increase on season five.
Streaming has reached record levels, but the HBO epic is still most pirated television show ever too, after more than 1 million people watched the season six premiere illegally.
Game of Thrones season 7 release date, spoilers, cast and everything you need to know
Game of Thrones will return to HBO and Sky Atlantic in 2017, though it'll miss its usual April premiere date, and air in the summer instead.
The show will conclude in two seasons' time, with the eighth and final run expected to follow in 2018.
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Clairvoyant Unveils Theora Care for Caregivers to Connect with, Monitor People with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's
Clairvoyant Networks is accepting pre-orders for Theora Care, a new line of caregiver solutions designed to locate and connect with loved ones living with conditions like dementia, memory loss, or Alzheimer's disease. The devices are expected to be launched this spring, according to the company's website. Clairvoyant presented Theora Care at the 2018 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society conference, held March 5-9 in Las Vegas. The HIMSS 2018 meeting was a gathering of more than 40,000 health IT industry leaders, educators, speakers, and others to discuss today's innovations that could help create a better future. Theora Care works through a Theora Connect wristwatch with a GPS locator, two-way audio, and cellular device that is synched with Theora Link, a smartphone app. The watch and app provide a two-way communication system between the wearer and caregiver that delivers critical information, such as location and condition of loved ones, alerts when the wearer strays from "safe zones" (set up in the app), hands-free audio (no button pushing required), and an SOS emergency function that contacts the caregiver directly. The device is tailored for patients who want to live independently while having a back-up monitoring resource when caregivers aren't there, allowing them to reach out almost instantly, removing some stress from the situation. In a


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Mahindra Bolero Terminator by Green Army Motorsports
Mahindra Bolero Terminator is definitely the dream car of millions of Indian SUV lovers. The Terminator has been custom-made by Green Army Motorsports, based in Gurugram, India. The Jeep-inspired SUV has massive footprints, all thanks to the Maxxis Bighorn off-road tyres along with the all-black rims.
Starting with the front, Terminator leaves all the Bolero expressions behind for the massive Jeep grille with round headlights and Wrangler-style bonnet. The front bumper is minimalistic, featuring an integrated bull bar and a winch. The connected skid plate offers high levels of protection while improved suspension and tyres bring class-leading ground clearance.
The massive tyres made way for the extended fenders for the Terminator, mounted using multiple bolts while being equipped with integrated indicator lights. The same can be spotted on the rear wheel arches, increasing the overall road presence by a large margin. The side frame is divided into three glass sections and every element is edgy for the dedicated off-road profile.
The roof stays straight and the front glass is inclined at a decent angle. The interior of the Bolero Terminator stays all-black with chrome highlights, adding important features like powered driver seat, black leather covers, and a black leather-wrapped steering wheel. Apart from the cost of getting a new Bolero, Terminator will take another INR 8.50-10 lakh of cost, depending on the features that you need.
According to the recent reports, the next-gen model of the Mahindra Thar will also be available with Jeep wrangler-inspired removable hardtop in addition to the standard soft-top version. These new safety measures for the first time will allow the vehicle to be pedestrian-friendly as well as cater to the hard weather conditions. It is expected that Mahindra will launch the all-new model of Thar in India by the end of this year.
Disclaimer: As per a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, modifying a vehicle in India is illegal. If you do modify your car/bike, it needs to get certified by the RTO (Regional Transport Office).
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The difference between digital PR and traditional PR has become blurry, and 'digital' has transformed the PR profession in so many ways. Catching the attention of industry professionals and the masses worldwide, Digital PR, simply put, is the use of the internet to promote campaigns and to share information.
In some ways, PR hasn't changed that much. Earned media stories that appear in most visible media outlets are still highly prized. PR has always worked to create content for brands, and it still does.
However, the internet has empowered people by giving them an engaging platform to express their opinions, share their likes and dislikes and post their reviews. The dynamics of delivering a message have changed with marketers having to do away with 'monologue' as the digital media has created the space for a 'multilogue'. Now, there is conversation happening all around us and it is these conversations that are shaping brands.
There are over one million people coming online via their phones every month in Pakistan, as per the numbers put together by digital marketing agencies Hootsuite and We Are Social. The total number of internet users in the South Asian country currently stands at 35.1 million, representing 18 percent of the 194 million population.
So how exactly has PR evolved in the digital era?
For starters, press releases are being replaced by infographics, blogs, vlogs, video, and in-house interviews. PR agencies have adapted to incorporate digital marketing PR activities.
Digital PR is backed by data, and is therefore more quantifiable, and ROI analysis is more detailed (e.g. views, clicks, shares, and likes).
Digital agencies are successful because they understand the online world and its fast development. Companies offering an integrated PR service are well ahead of the game. Most importantly, digital PR is not something you can simply add onto a traditional PR strategy. It is now fundamental to the success of any marketing campaign.
Although the need for unique content, both online and offline has remained consistent, nothing has changed PR more than the rise of the digital influencer.
We've experienced a move from celebrities to lesser-known figures who can offer authentic engagement without breaking the bank. Influencer campaigns involve individuals (bloggers, journalists and writers from related industries who are more active online) who can offer a less commercial and more meaningful relationship with fans and followers.
Influencers are the most connected people today, with some having larger followings than many media outlets. Collaborating with an influencer in your industry is a great way to get traction and interest in your brand or product. That being said, it's important to partner with someone who is relevant and authentic to your audience and brand.
To understand how influencer marketing works in the age of Digital PR and how you can make it work for you, you can be part of digi connect, Pakistan's first influencer marketing conference, conceptualized and organized by APR CONNECT, the digital arm of Asiatic Public Relations, in partnership with Coca-Cola CEJ-IBA and PAS on December 09, 2017. Find out more at http://digiconnect.apr.com.pk/.
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CHILDREN of the 60s, 70s and 80s are being urged to dig out those pigtail and playground photographs and help recreate a century of schoolday memories.
Wilson Primary School is 100 years old and, as part of its 12 months of celebrations, the school is publishing a book of photos and stories as a permanent memento of its century-long contribution to the West Reading community,
Organisers of the project have already collected hundreds of photos and spoken to dozens of
former pupils and staff.
But they are desperate to hear from pupils who attended the West Reading school in the decades of The Beatles, Bay City Rollers and Duran Duran.
The 40-page A5 booklet was the brainchild of Liz Woodhouse, a member of the Wilson School
parent and staff association (PSA) who has already spent two years collecting pictures and interviews, and organising two reunions for the centenary celebrations.
Mrs Woodhouse was at the school herself between 1969 and 1975, when it had both a primary and junior section, and her nine-year-old son Sam is currently in Year Five.
"We want people to come forward with anything but we are really missing photos from the 60s, 70s and 80s," she said.
"People always think of black and white photos and they don't think anything else will be relevant, but we are trying to do a booklet of all the decades.
"We would like a real mixture."
Former Wilson School headteacher Jo Tucker, 70, who worked at the school from 1979 to 1991, urged her former pupils to get in touch and said they had been a joy to teach.
"I was there for the whole of the 80s and I still hear about some of the pupils or see them when I am out," she said.
"Sometimes I see my old pupils with their own children on the bus and they still call me 'Miss'! I loved them all and I loved it there.
"It was a supportive and positive place to be and always had good involvement with the community."
An exhibition of memories of Wilson School is currently on display at Battle Library in
Oxford Road.
A third reunion party for former pupils and staff is also being planned for April 2005, on the anniversary of the opening of the current school building.
Anyone wanting to contribute their memories and pictures to the Wilson Road book, or who'd like to attend the reunion, can call Liz Woodhouse on (0118) 959 6817.