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Tsuki wa Miteru
|Original / Romaji Lyrics
|English Translation
Nobotta oka no ue
Mejirushi no ishi ni suwari
Jibun to yakusoku shita
to climb to the top of the hill
I made a promise to myself
as I sat atop a stone-carved sign
"Nozomu mono ga aru
Sono hi ni tameni yume o mochi tsuzukeyou, zutto"
"There's something you're wishing for
So, until the day it comes true, you have to keep holding on to your dreams"
Bokutachi ga waza to tachi tomare wa, tsuki mo tachi tomaru
Itsudemo boku o miteru
And if we were to stop short of our goal, the moon would stop too
It's always watching over me
Hanbun no otsuki-sama
Te ga todoki sou de
Isshoni ni asobitai to omotta
A Mr. Half-Moon
looks as though it's about to land in my hands--
I thought it wanted to play with me
Nagai hashigo mochi dashi
Yama no teppen ni tatete kureta
He brings out a long ladder
and sets it next to the mountain, so I can climb to the top
PAPA wa, ima wa, sora ni sunderu
Tsuki no michi kake mitai ni
Shiawase mo ookiku nattari chiisaku nattari suru
Now, my Papa lives in the sky
And just like the the path that the moon takes
My happiness waxes and wanes
Bokutachi ga waza to tachi tomare wa, tsuki mo tachi tomaru
Itsudemo boku o miteru
Mitete kureru
And if we were to stop short of our goal, the moon would stop too
It's always watching over me
He's watching over me
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Top Priorities for the United States at CoP16
Polar Bears
Habitat loss, coupled with the threats of commercial trade, pollution, and disease, paints a bleak picture for the future of polar bears. Each year, an average of 3,200 items made from polar bears – including skins, claws, and teeth – are reported to be exported or re-exported from range countries. Polar bear hides sell for an average of $2,000 to $5,000, while maximum hide prices have topped $12,000.
The United States has put forward a proposal to include polar bears in Appendix I of CITES. We will advocate for the adoption of this proposal, which would restrict trade for commercial purposes, eliminating one of the threats to polar bears and giving this iconic species a better chance for survival.
The Outcome: A proposal to transfer polar bears from Appendix II to Appendix I, submitted by the United States, was defeated.
The European Union (EU) presented an amendment to the U.S. proposal that would have maintained polar bears in Appendix II with an annotation requiring range states to set export quotas at sustainable levels. The United States asserted that this amendment would essentially maintain the status quo and would not curb the unsustainable commercial trade in polar bear parts and products. The amendment, which was voted on prior to voting on the U.S. proposal, was rejected.
Elephants and Rhinos
Elephant and rhino poaching have reached crisis levels across parts of Africa. South Africa lost 668 rhinos in 2012 and Cameroon experienced the mass killing of at least 200 elephants in a span of just a few months. In the recent past, CITES has been an effective tool in the fight to curtail poaching of these remarkable species and illegal trade in ivory and rhino horn. An international ban on the ivory trade implemented in 1989 aided in the recovery of the African elephant. Likewise, Southern white rhino populations rose dramatically in South Africa in part due to very strict controls over international trade in rhino horn. However, more recently, poaching and illegal trade have risen dramatically, strongly influenced by international crime syndicates supplying the market, moving goods across well-established networks. Elephants and rhinos are prominently featured on the agenda for CoP16, with a number of recommendations that would strengthen regulatory controls and enhance global enforcement efforts.
The United States will play a leadership role to promote and enhance these actions, identify innovative methods to tackle these challenges, and hold countries accountable for implementing them.
The Outcome: Success!
The CITES member nations, referred to as "Parties," strengthened controls on ivory trade by creating an Ivory Enforcement Task Force, increasing monitoring of and cooperative investigative actions regarding illegal ivory trade, and adopting a series of country-specific, time-bound actions for those countries that are most implicated as source, transit or consumer countries for illegal ivory trade.
In addition, at today's Standing Committee meeting, we expect that agreement will be reached to require the top 8 countries implicated in illegal ivory trade to develop action plans with timelines and deadlines. These actions plans will address gaps in their regulatory regimes to more effectively address poaching and illegal ivory trade, with compliance actions for failure to develop these plans and implement them.
The CITES Parties agreed to a series of actions for both rhino range States and consumer countries to more effectively combat poaching and illegal rhino horn trade, including country-specific, time-bound actions particularly focusing on Mozambique and Vietnam.
Marine species taken on the high seas
Many internationally traded marine species migrate long distances and often cross national boundaries. Their conservation can only be achieved by working collaboratively with other nations. CITES-listed animals or plants taken on the high seas are subject to CITES trade provisions. Parties must implement these provisions whenever an Appendix-I or -II specimen is taken from the high seas and transported into a country; this trade is referred to as "introduction from the sea." However, to date, the Parties have not reached a common understanding of how to implement CITES introduction-from-the-sea provisions.
The United States will advocate for the adoption of a draft resolution that would clarify CITES implementation for marine species taken on the high seas, thereby improving compliance and allowing CITES to be a more effective tool in preserving marine species.
The Outcome: Success! The CITES Parties adopted a resolution and related decisions clarifying CITES implementation for marine species taken on the high seas, thereby improving compliance and allowing CITES to be a more effective tool in preserving marine species. The United States was actively involved in the development of this resolution and related decisions and was a strong proponent for its passage.
Sharks and Manta Rays
The international demand for shark meat, shark fins for shark fin soup, and ray gill plates for traditional Asian medicines threatens the survival of some shark and ray species. The most recent estimate shows that globally, on average 38 million sharks are traded annually for their fins. Sharks and manta rays are important to ocean ecosystems, and the United States is concerned about the conservation status of species that are increasingly affected by international trade. Proposals have been put forth to include several species of sharks and rays –oceanic whitetip, porbeagle, and three species of hammerhead, and manta rays – in CITES Appendix II, to control trade at biologically sustainable levels.
Colombia, along with the United States and Brazil, have submitted a proposal to include oceanic whitetip sharks in CITES Appendix II. We will advocate for adoption of this proposal as well as all shark and manta ray proposals on the CoP16 agenda.
The Outcome: Success! CITES Parties adopted all proposals put forth for sharks and manta rays. Colombia, along with the United States and Brazil, submitted the proposal to include oceanic whitetip sharks in CITES Appendix II. The United States strongly supported all proposals to list sharks and manta rays in CITES Appendix II. Several countries attempted to reopen these proposals for discussion in the plenary session. However, these motions did not receive the required 1/3 vote to reopen debate, and the decisions to list sharks and manta rays were adopted without further discussion in the plenary.
Tortoises and freshwater turtles
The global commerce in turtles in the last 20+ years has followed a well-known pattern in international wildlife trade – once a species is depleted or regulated, the trade shifts to other species that are not as threatened or are less regulated. In Asia, turtles are used primarily as food and in traditional medicines, although a growing pet trade across the region impacts a number of threatened species. The export of some native U.S. freshwater turtles is also of concern.
The United States has sponsored or co-sponsored eight proposals, covering 47 species, to improve the regulation of trade in tortoises and freshwater turtles. We will advocate for the adoption of all of these proposals to provide broad-scale protection to freshwater turtles and tortoises and prevent the successive depletion of these turtles, species by species.
The Outcome: Success! CITES Parties voted to increase protections for 44 species of Asian freshwater turtles and tortoises and three species of North American pond turtles. The United States jointly submitted with China two proposals to increase CITES protection for a number of Asian softshell and hardshell turtle species. These proposals included new additions to the Appendices, "uplisting" species from Appendix II to Appendix I, and the setting of zero export quotas. These proposals were agreed by consensus with strong support voiced by range States, Thailand, Japan, India, Pakistan, Liberia, Indonesia, and non-range states, Guinea and Paraguay. Proposals to transfer species from Appendix II to Appendix I were also agreed by consensus—a proposal for big-headed turtles, jointly submitted by the United States and Viet Nam, and a U.S. proposal for Burmese star tortoise. A proposal for the Roti Island snake-necked turtle was agreed by consensus after being amended to maintain the species on CITES Appendix II with a zero export quota for wild specimens—effectively banning international commercial trade in turtles taken from the wild.
Musical Instruments:
Musical instruments may contain parts or products of CITES-listed animal and plant species, such as Brazilian rosewood or elephant ivory. Under current CITES requirements, musicians who travel internationally with their instruments must obtain an export permit from each country that they visit.
The United States has proposed a "passport" program that would allow for frequent travel across international borders with the issuance of just one document, making it easier for musicians to travel internationally with their instruments.
The Outcome: Success! The U.S. proposal to create a musical instrument "passport" program was adopted by consensus.
Timber Species
Approximately 350 tree species, some of which are important timber species such as ramin and bigleaf mahogany, are listed in the CITES Appendices. Including additional tree species in CITES and strengthening CITES implementation for timber species is necessary to ensure that international trade in these species is legal and sustainable and does not threaten their survival.
The United States will support efforts to strengthen implementation of current timber species listings and will work with countries such as Belize, Brazil, Madagascar, Thailand, and Viet Nam to ensure that their proposals for new timber species listings are given full consideration and, if they if they meet the criteria for listing in the CITES Appendices, that they are adopted.
The Outcome: Success! The CITES Parties adopted a number of new listings of timber species in the CITES Appendices at CoP16. These include proposals put forward by Madagascar to list their native populations of rosewood and ebony in Appendix II and proposals by Belize, supported by other range countries, to list three species of Neotropical rosewood. These new listings will strongly support the efforts of these countries to ensure that international trade is conducted legally and in a sustainable manner.
The United States also supports the decision of CoP16, led by the Latin American countries, to continue the work of the Working Group on Neotropical Tree Species under the CITES Plants Committee. The specific terms of the working group will not be defined until the next meeting of the CITES Plants Committee, to be held in 2014, but the work plan will include supporting range countries in improving their capacity to implement the CITES tree listings and sharing experiences on best forest management practices. As one of the largest importers of timber from the Neotropics, the United States is committed to working with the range countries in ensuring that this important timber trade is conducted legally and that the species, including valuable species of mahogany and rosewood, are sustainably managed. The United States has long participated in CITES timber working groups, and looks forward to continuing as an active participant in this work, with its newly expanded mandate to consider not just species that are traded for wood, but also species that are traded for commodities such as essential oils used in the manufacture of perfumes.
Openness and Transparency
The United States is committed to promoting openness and transparency in CITES processes and decision making, because we believe that these principles strengthen and encourage efficiency, accountability, and effectiveness. The United States has long been concerned, for example, about the increasingly frequent use of secret ballots at CoPs, particularly for votes on species listing proposals. Likewise, we are concerned about the potential for conflicts of interest among CITES decision-makers.
The United States will work closely with like-minded Parties to promote greater openness and transparency within CITES.
The Outcome: A work in progress....Votes are taken by secret ballot if proposed by one country and seconded by just ten others. The European Union introduced a document that would require a simple majority of the Parties for a secret ballot vote. Chile and Mexico introduced a document that would require 1/3 of the Parties to call for a secret ballot. These proposals were both rejected, ironically, by a secret ballot vote. The United States has had a longstanding practice to announce its vote immediately after each secret ballot. At past CoPs, this practice has been mirrored by only a couple of other Parties. However, it became increasingly apparent over the course of the two-week meeting that CITES Parties did want a more open and transparent process. After a secret ballot vote on the hammerhead shark proposal, 47 nations requested the floor to announce how they had voted. This was a clear demonstration from an increasingly large contingent of CITES Parties to increase the openness and transparency of the Convention. Finally, a resolution on conflicts of interest, adopted by consensus, will ensure that Scientific Committee members do not have conflicting financial interests that could influence their views and advice to the Convention.
CITES Implementation
CITES is only as effective as the commitment that each member country puts into effective implementation and enforcement of the Convention. The CoP16 agenda provides several opportunities to encourage CITES Parties to do more to make the Convention effective. Though, even with a strengthened framework, implementation and enforcement activities can only be carried out with appropriate funding. CITES is exploring new sources of funding to ensure the proper operation of the Convention.
The United States is committed to strengthening the framework of CITES by evaluating national laws, resolving inconsistencies in implementation, working on innovative collaborations to combat wildlife crime, and identifying funding sources to promote and enhance CITES implementation globally.
The Outcome: Success! Based on a proposal by the United States, the Parties agreed to strong, time-bound measures to encourage countries that have not yet adopted national legislation to effectively implement CITES to do so, as soon as possible. Countries that fail to adopt appropriate legislation will be subject to compliance measures. The United States believes that robust national CITES legislation is essential for effective global implementation of the Convention. The Parties also agreed to a resolution on non-detriment findings that will assist Parties in ensuring that wildlife trade is conducted in a sustainable manner. Also, despite challenging fiscal constraints, the Parties agreed by consensus to a budget that would continue to maintain the CITES Secretariat at its current staffing levels.


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AMD is a chronic slowly progressive degenerative condition which affects the central retina. The retina is the innermost layer of the eye and also the most sensitive layer responsible for transmitting the visual signals to the brain via the optic nerve. Since it affects the central retina it is the central vision which is lost and when both eyes are affected it is difficult to read, write, watch television, or recognize faces. This can cause a lot disability and distress.
A lot of research is going on to find out the exact reason why some people show degenerative changes while others don't. Present research shows that metabolic activity in the cells produces a type of oxygen known as free radicals or unstable oxygen which can cause oxydative damage to the proteins and lipids in the cells. The retinal layer is prone to such damage due to two reason, the first being the high level of activity going on in these cells all the time and second being the high lipid content of these photoreceptor cells. The body produces free radical scavengers to counteract these oxidative processes but when the free radical exceeds the body's capacity to fight them the injurious process occurs.
The disease is very slowly progressing and since it is not associated with pain or redness of the eyes it can go undetected. The earliest symptoms would be dimness of vision especially for reding fine print and a black central spot called scotoma when reading or looking in the distance. The need for brighter light for reading may also be an indication.
Since the outcome of the disease if not detected and treated in time can be central blindness; awareness, prevention and screening are extremely important. Certain lifestyle changes started at an earlier age will a long way in keeping the retina healthy.
Incorporating dark leafy vegetables such as spinach. kale, turnip greens. These vegetables contain amino acids like lutein and zexanthin which are also the free radical fighting pigments found in the retina. Dry fruits in small quantities should be taken daily for the antioxidant and omega-3 fatty acids.
More than fashion statement it is always a good idea to protect your eyes with god quality sunglasses and if possible a cap or a hat. The sunglasses should have good lenses with certified UV protection. The ultraviolet rays in sunlight are believed to be very damaging in nature to the retina.
Smoking has been proven by innumerable tests to affect the body's blood vessels so as to hamper circulation in all body parts including the retina. This adds to the damage caused by free radicals.
Some form of cardiovascular exercise must be made part of the daily routine irrespective of whether one is thin or fat because exercise improves the efficiency of the circulatory system.
Annual routine eye check ups after the age of 40 are a must for early detection of age related aye diseases especially for those who have a family history of AMD or other eye disorders. Routine checking of vision both for far sight e.g. Looking at the television and near sight or reading with prescribed spectacles done covering one eye at a time is a good way to detect any problem at home. If when checking your vision like this any problem like a distortion or central dark spots are noticed a consultation with an eye doctor is mandatory.
During an eye examination with the doctor dilation of the pupil in the eye to get a good look at the retina will be done. If during the examination any anomaly is detected additional tests will be asked for such as:
-The Amber Grid Test
-Fundus Fluorescent Angiography and ICG
Using these tests the eye doctor will be able to diagnose if the patient is suffering from AMD and to the severity of the disease. Once that has been done the line of treatment will be decided.
The different modalities of treatment available based on the severity of the disease are: Antioxidant vitamins i.e. Vitamin C and E, BetaCarotene and minerals like Zinc and copper bilberry extract and Pycnogenol or grape seed extract taken as capsules slows down the progression of the disease. However these supplements should be taken only if necessary or if prescribed by the doctor.
If the disease is in a more advanced stage with development of abnormal blood vessels in the retina then injections of some drugs inside the eye may be required. These may have to be repeated at intervals to get the desired results.
In addition laser or surgery maybe required in certain forms of this disease.
Inspite of the different lines of treatment available and the continued research the outcome for advanced disease will be a stabilization in the vision loss but there is not treatment for recovering the vision that is already lost. therefore it cannot be emphasized enough that prevention and early detection as also early treatment are the key words for preventing blindness due to AMD.
Once the disease has affected one eye it is all the more necessary to take care of the other eye by regular eye checks, preventative measures and vision checking at home with the amber grid.
For those who have already lost vision due to the disease the only hope would be with Low Vision Aids.


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There is little doubt we will see driverless cars on our roads in our lifetimes. Most of the necessary technology already exists and carmakers have suggested that a reasonable timeframe should be around 2020. Google have recently launched a prototype and closer to home, Milton Keynes will be putting driverless "pods" on their roads in 2015.
The benefits could be huge, especially when it comes to safety. More than 70% of accidents are caused solely by driver error and it is a factor in more than 90% of accidents.
There will also be efficiency benefits: driverless cars can drive closer together and more smoothly, reducing fuel consumption and traffic jams. And if you do get stuck in traffic, you can catch up on work or grab a power nap.
However, there are still technological barriers. There's the artificial intelligence required for your car to make decisions, and fail-safes in the case of a malfunction. There are also issues around liability and regulations.
And then there's customer acceptance. Would you be prepared to give up driving your sports car? Or let your car take your children to school on their own? And if it cost you thousands of pounds extra, would you pay for the privilege?


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Even at a glance, the flowing outlines of the new Audi A8 make the overall character of this 5.06-metre long, 1.89-metre wide and 1.44-metre high saloon perfectly clear. It is a harmonious blend of clarity, sports appeal, agility and elegance.
The pronounced wedge shape of the new A8 6.0 quattro with low front and an unusually short overhang and a high, powerful tail are the dominating features of its dynamic architecture. The crouched silhouette and the shoulder line rising sharply to the rear accentuate its sportiness.
The A8 6.0 quattro is identifiable at first glance as the top model in the range.
Its front end is distinguished by the new formal idiom of Audi design. Its central element is the striking singleframe radiator grille, the outer chrome ring of which surrounds the painted grey fins of the grille with horizontal chrome strips. The W12 badge serves as a visual indication of the engine's high performance.
The clear glass headlight covers visibly display the technology that they protect: the 12-cylinder A8 is the first car in the world to be equipped with LED daytime driving lights, the distinctive five lighting elements of which have a dual function as new design features for the vehicle's front end. A revolutionary technology, because the A8 6.0 quattro is the first vehicle in the world on which the use of daytime driving lights adds virtually nothing to fuel consumption – a clear safety advantage, as the car is more easily spotted whatever the light conditions.
This advance has been made possible by the use of LED units, the energy consumption of which is only a fraction of that of conventional bulbs. When the low-beam headlights are switched on by the standard-fit light and rain sensor, the daytime driving lights remain on but are dimmed to the brightness of side lights. The LED daytime driving lights thus serve as a distinguishing feature both by day and by night.
At the rear end, the trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes integrated into the bumper single out the A8 6.0 quattro as the new Audi flagship model.
19-inch wheels with a 12-spoke design constitute a further typical feature of the 12‑cylinder A8 when viewed side-on. The wheelbase of the Audi A8 6.0 quattro is 2,944 mm.
The driver-oriented overall design of the driving area that is a characteristic of all A8 versions is a notable feature of the interior. The central architectural features are the rising centre console – reminiscent of a sports car – incorporating the MMI terminal, with its retractable display in the instrument panel.
The MMI and the absence of a conventional handbrake lever pave the way for the neat, expansive design of both the centre console and the instrument panel.
The smooth transition between the instrument panel and the top shoulder is another feature that is typical of Audi. This line, structured by a two-section trim insert, continues back into the rear compartment, creating a new ambience. Depending on the choice of materials, the interior can be given a particularly sporty flavour. One exclusive trait of the top version's driving area is a horizontal aluminium strip running below the wooden trim insert.
Another equally visible feature of the 12-cylinder A8 is the new 3-spoke multifunction sports steering wheel with shift paddles. The new generation is distinguished by the visual reference to the singleframe trapezium with the four rings on the central airbag cover. Its oval exterior geometry is likewise a variation on the singleframe shape.
There are perfectly contoured sports seats as standard for both the driver and the front passenger, providing outstanding lateral support when corners are taken swiftly, and an excellent seating comfort.
The equipment, data and prices stated here refer to the model range offered for sale in Germany. Subject to amendment; errors and omissions excepted.


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That's... interesting. I haven't seen that the UUID does not match.
Now I'm wondering how arch ever knew to mount /dev/sda1 to / when booting...
Because it's the bootloader's job to define root and pass it along to the initramfs to actually mount. /etc/fstab isn't involved (how could it? root isn't mounted yet).
The bootloader sets it correctly with root=/dev/disk/by-uuid/1ec5d4eb-f2c2-445a-88bd-41b5717fab29 but who remounts it rw?
/etc/rc.sysinit remounts root.]]>
Now I'm wondering how arch ever knew to mount /dev/sda1 to / when booting...
The bootloader sets it correctly with root=/dev/disk/by-uuid/1ec5d4eb-f2c2-445a-88bd-41b5717fab29 but who remounts it rw?
I fixed the fstab entry and will try if it remounts to rw correctly, thanks for spotting that.
edit: It did fix my problem.
My guess: util-linux until now just remounted / rw on boot and now actually looks at the fstab.
you can try adding rw to the fstab and using ro in grub
note: this happend to me in a fresh install, and a fresh install using testing in installation]]>
Logs are complicated on a read only filesystem. Couldn't find anything in dmesg, it just seems that it wasn't remounted rw while booting for some reason.
Nothing fancy here, using the util-linux from core with the rest from testing:
/dev/sda1: UUID="1ec5d4eb-f2c2-445a-88bd-41b5717fab29" TYPE="ext4"
/dev/sda2: UUID="2e8619f0-1f4f-423b-8dd9-8cb1be8b6e2a" TYPE="ext4"
# /etc/fstab: static file system information
# <file system> <dir> <type> <options> <dump> <pass>
none /dev/pts devpts defaults 0 0
none /dev/shm tmpfs defaults 0 0
/dev/cdrom /media/cdrom auto ro,user,noauto,unhide 0 0
/dev/dvd /media/dvd auto ro,user,noauto,unhide 0 0
#UUID= swap swap defaults 0 0
UUID=83a138cd-f2a5-4bdc-bbce-fbc9b8b20212 / ext4 defaults,relatime,user_xattr 0 0
UUID="2e8619f0-1f4f-423b-8dd9-8cb1be8b6e2a" /home/chris ext4 defaults,relatime,user_xattr 0 0
/swapfile swap swap defaults,noauto 0 0
none /sys/kernel/debug debugfs auto 0 0
none /proc/bus/usb usbfs auto,busgid=108,busmode=0775,devgid=108,devmode=0664 0 0
-.mount loaded active mounted /
dev-hugepages.mount loaded active mounted Huge Pages File System
dev-mqueue.mount loaded active mounted POSIX Message Queue File System
home-chris-.gvfs.mount loaded active mounted /home/chris/.gvfs
home-chris.mount loaded active mounted /home/chris
media-cdrom.mount loaded inactive dead /media/cdrom
media-dvd.mount loaded inactive dead /media/dvd
media.mount loaded active mounted Media Directory
proc-sys-fs-binfmt_misc.mount loaded inactive dead Arbitrary Executable File Formats File System
sys-fs-fuse-connections.mount loaded active mounted FUSE Control File System
sys-kernel-config.mount loaded inactive dead Configuration File System
sys-kernel-debug.mount loaded active mounted Debug File System
sys-kernel-security.mount loaded active mounted Security File System
var-lock.mount loaded inactive dead Lock Directory
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LOAD = Reflects whether the unit definition was properly loaded.
ACTIVE = The high-level unit activation state, i.e. generalization of SUB.
SUB = The low-level unit activation state, values depend on unit type.
JOB = Pending job for the unit.
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I mentioned the inistscripts and systemd together because it seems not to be a problem in one of them (or in both of them...)
mount -o remount,rw /dev/sda1 /
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After upgrading to testing after boot the root filesystem is readonly with arch init and with systemd...
That's happening for me since 1 or 2 days, maybe the problem was earlier too, don't really know.
Downgraded util-linux (and its dependency mkinitcpio, but not rebuilding the initramfs) to repo version and my / filesystem is rw again after boot...
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I've been feeling dead-ish lately, and this little task has been weighing on my intent since Samhain. I have felt a desire to make a proper offering to the... unhappy dead?... the shades... the sluagh... I'll call them the Lost Dead, for the sake of this charm. I might have done it at Samhain, but really Yuletide is as much about the Dead in Norse lore as Samhain is in Gaelic, and the theme of new light seems proper for a charm meant to bring hope and peace.
Last night as I had my monthly conversation with my allies among the Wise Dead, I asked them for some inspiration for the piece, and they gave it. So, here is a charm that I'll probably do as my praise offering at our Yuletide this coming Sunday.
Let an offering of bread, honey and ale or wine be prepared, along with a small fire, or candle.
Begin with whatever prayers and offerings to the gods and spirits are proper to your work, and then prepare the fire so that the food offerings can be placed before it.
• Let the blood of the Dead water the root of the Tree.
Let the Hazels of Wisdom grow from deep roots.
Let wisdom, strength and love nourish every being, by the rising of the light.
• Often do we honor the Ancestors, blessed and beloved.
With them we share warmth at the Shrine of the Hearth.
Many are those who die who we know not,
Yet human kinship does not stop at the garth's wall.
• All our allies among the Dead, help us to speak to the Lost.
Elder Wise, Grandparents of our lines,
Join your voices with ours in love and mercy
For all the Host of the Dead.
• Hear me now, all you lost spiritsAll who died suddenly, without warning;
All who died unjustly, or by the hand of another;
All who died alone, in unknown places, or in deep waters;
All who died without the embrace of kin.
• We make these offerings to you, for your rest and peace
That you no longer be lostThat you no longer be angry
That you no longer be vengeful
But be welcomed at the Fire.
(Lay the bread offering, and pour honey upon it)We honor you with this gift of bread and ale
(Lay the Ale or wine offering)
Though we may not name you,We have not forgotten you
(Light the small fire or candle)
• This small fire we light for you,
As the small sun of Yule morning will rise.
Let it be as a hearth of warming
Where peace prevails
And all feast as friends
With the Blessing of the Gods.Host of the Dead, accept my sacrifice!


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Since 2004, the castle has been in the hands of Burg Rabenstein Event GmbH, which has completed the renovation and redevelopment activities initiated since 1970, and has brought the castle back to life through versatile use. The history of Rabenstein Castle begins at the end of the 12th century. The oldest part of the complex on the very tip of the rock dates from this period. Already in 1188 a ministerial family appeared in a document, which took over the name of the castle and also had a raven.... [More about Burg Rabenstein]
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Rabenstein Castle lies in a dizzy height on top of a rock in the heart of Franconian Switzerland, just 30 kilometres away from Bayreuth. It forms the center of the 65 hectare large natural paradise Rabenstein Castle, to which the Castle Hotel, Sophie's Cave - one of the most beautiful dripstone caves in Germany -, the falconry, the tavern, the beer garden and also numerous forest and hiking trails belong.
The history of the castle begins towards the end of the 12th cenutry. The oldest part of the complex right in front on top of the pinnacle dates from this period. Already in 1188 a ministerial house appeared documentarily, which took over the name of the castle and also had a raven in their coat of arms. The castle belonged to the lords of Waischenfeld and became the property of the Schluesselbergs, who expanded the front castle, after the lineage died out in 1219.
Over the centuries the castle owners changed frequently. After several destructions, as for instance in the city war in 1388 and in the ruler's war in 1460, it was reconstructed, extended and redesigned. The structural changes were especially blatant, when the castle came into the ownership of the Rabensteins again in 1557 after 300 years. Daniel von Rabenstein let it be redisigned into a three-winged Renaissance complex, which unfortunately was destroyed in the Thirty Years' War. The lineage died out in 1742.
The manor Rabenstein was bought by the counts von Schoenborn. On the occasion of a visit of the Bavarian King Ludwig I. and his wife Theresie, count Franz-Erwein redesigned the half ruined complex 1829/30. The castle along with the lands remained in the possession of the counts von Schoenborn until 1975.
Since 2004 the castle is in the hands of Burg Rabenstein Event GmbH, which has completed the renovation and repair works, that have been initiated since 1970, and has filled the castle with life through versatile use.
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Lancashire Police have released shocking footage showing a motorcyclist travelling at more than double the speed limit on a road near Chorley.
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NASHVILLE, TENN., December 13, 2013 – The U.S. Army Office of the Chief of Chaplains announced its approval of Financial Peace Military as appropriate for use in stewardship training. That office conducted a review of the materials with chaplains from several major faith traditions to determine if the training was supportive of soldiers' faith practice and stewardship. Financial Peace Military, hosted by financial expert Dave Ramsey, equips military personnel and families with the tools and motivation that result in true behavior change. Through the nine-lesson course military personnel are able set themselves up for long-term success.
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Funkadelic Food Truck is not your average food truck by any means. It's one that's bringing some seriously delicious eats to the streets, painted with a funky design and playing some funky tunes to jam out to while you stuff your face. And you're only getting it in Jacksonville, Florida and beyond. If you happen to be there, lucky you. Here, they've elevated street food to gourmet status, using artisan style ingredients in each and every meal made to order for your enjoyment. From a big ol' burger made up of brisket, short rib and chuck blend topped with caramelized onions and white american cheese to a hearty gourmet grilled cheese featuring fresh sliced avocado, provolone and mozzarella, applewood smoked bacon and house made pepper jelly, there's a whole lot of handheld goodness to be had. Plus homemade pasta salad and roasted beet home fries. And honestly too much to list out here. You'll just have to find Funkadelic Food Truck in Jacksonville, or have 'em out to cater your next event. Either way, you won't be disappointed. MUST TRY Super Funk Sandwich - get down with the funk with your choice of azar smoked sausage or braised pork belly topped with sriracha slaw, funk sauce, housemade pepper jelly, caramelized onions, and panko-fried local mayport shrimp on freshly baked bread
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El Agave Azul is takin' it to the street- tacos, that is, serving up Jacksonville with both authentic Mexican and American takes on your favorite cuisine. Street tacos served with grilled fresh chicken or beef, sprinkled with onions and cliantro on fresh warm tortillas bring the tradition of Mexico to the streets of Florida. Looking for something with an American Twist? El Agave Azul has burritos inspired by Californians and Floridians alike, sure to satisfy any taste palate. Come with an appetite, because El Agave Azul delivers on portion size for a price that'll have you wanting more. Don't say we didn't warn you. MUST TRY Latino Style Burrito - savory meat with lettuce, onions, cilantro, sour cream and cheese...with mashed potatoes, adding a whole new layer of texture to this traditional offering.
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Let's get real for a second here. It gets real hot in Florida. And the only real way to cool off is by treating yourself with some frozen sweets. No really. Frozen Sweets Truck is a food truck that provides that sweet relief, cooling off even the hottest days in Jacksonville with a myriad of frozen forms to tantalize your tastebuds and keep things, well, cool. At Frozen Sweets Truck, they've hand crafted a menu full of cool drinks and even cooler eats built to satisfy. Just like your friendly neighborhood ice cream truck, Frozen Sweets Truck has those packages featuring your favorite cartoon characters for you to rip into and swiftly bite off the head. Or you know, enjoy lick by lick. They've also got shaved ice in a rainbow of flavors, or indulge your sweet tooth with one of their specially designed candy slushies and creamy milkshakes. But that's not all. Feeling peckish? Not to worry. Frozen Sweets Truck has big ol' hot dogs and nachos to curb your hunger, and fresh squeezed lemonade to wash it all down. If that's not enough to get your mouth watering, we don't know what will. Track down Frozen Sweets on the streets of Orange Park, Jacksonville and beyond. Trust us. It's the coolest food truck around, in more ways than one. MUST TRY Shaved Ice - choose your flavor, then make it into a snow capped mountain with the addition of whipped cream and sweet condensed milk for their specialty frozen tundra treat
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Triple 3 Kings is giving Jacksonville just about everything on wheels, a food truck that's got a whole lot of hearty eats on the streets. They're up to the task of livening up your boring ol' lunch routines with meals that are hot off the grill for your enjoyment. Just what's cooking at Triple 3 Kings? Meats, meats and more meats. Get your fill of southern style 'q in their fall off the bone ribs, chicken and pulled pork loaded up on sandwiches or on a platter with homemade sides of the baked beans, sweet corn and hush puppy variety. Craving seafood? Triple 3 Kings' got you covered with fresh fish filets, tender fried shrimp morsels, a crab patty and scallops for the eating. That, along with a selection of salads. But where it's at is their signature King Sauce, a homemade concoction that goes well with pretty much everything on the menu. If all this sounds good to you, well, good. Find Triple 3 Kings on the streets of Jacksonville, or invite 'em to cater your next event. They'll give you and your guests the royal treatment as far as food and customer service goes. MUST TRY Trio- get triple the meats on this platter: your choice of chicken, shrimp, fish, crab patty or scallops
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One of the most beloved hot dog carts in the Jacksonville, FL area, Hot Diggity Dawgs and More has catered events for crowds of over 3,000 attendees. If you happen upon this business, it won't take you long to see the appeal. From their 100% beef hot dogs to their locally-made sausages, the folks here never skimp on the quality. Here, you can build your own dog or sausage by picking and choosing from loads of gut-busting toppings. Whether you prefer conventional choices like ketchup and mustard or would prefer fixings like red onion sauce and jalapeños, you're covered. If you're not feeling so creative, there are loads of specialty dogs to sample. From a Southern dog smothered in hot sauce and cheese to the eponymous hot diggity dawg topped with coleslaw, chilis, and onions, you're sure to find something to satisfy your carnivorous cravings here. This eclectic menu is all the more reason to book Hot Diggity Dawgs and More for your next event. All your guests will find something to suit their palate with a caterer like this. MUST TRY New Yorker Dawg — A juicy, plump hot dog piled sky-high with sauerkraut, red onion sauce, and brown mustard.
Heart in Seoul is a food truck putting its proverbial heart and soul into each and every meal on board. The menu is full of authentic Korean dishes fused into street food specials, ensuring full bodied flavors in easy to eat forms. From bulgogi and spicy pork tacos to bowls full of black bean noodles and crispy rice cakes, rest assured you'll get your fill here. So why wait? Find Heart in Seoul cruising in Jacksonville, FL, or have 'em out to cater. They won't disappoint.
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Weddings, Corporate Catering, Family Events
E&W BBQ Food Truck is the best in town. Their words, not ours, but really we're apt to believe 'em. It's a full fledged trailer equipped with a full fledged smoker on board, cooking all meats low and slow to tender, juicy perfection. Sink your teeth into the likes of fall off the bone ribs, brisket and pulled pork to satisfy your inner carnivore. At E&W BBQ Food Truck, it's a guaranteed. Get those meats loaded on a warm bun for a sandwich, or piled high on a platter with homemade sides; they've got smoky baked beans and creamy potato salad to partake in. Mouth watering just reading this? Imagine what a visit'll do. Find E&W BBQ Food Truck in Jacksonville, FL, or better yet, book 'em to cater. You can thank us later. MUST TRY Pulled Pork Sandwich - this classic is overflowing with meat, smothered in BBQ sauce and topped with creamy slaw for your enjoyment
The Happy Grilled Cheese is sure to deliver a smile to all Jacksonville foodies! All of the specialty grilled cheese sandwiches are always made-to-order and their menu rotates weekly so you'll always find something new for your taste-buds to enjoy! In addition they also serve quality salads and soups to accompany your delicious melt.
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Chunky Tomato food truck is serving up nothing other than authentic Italian lunch and dinner. Taking on the streets of Jacksonville, Florida in a concept design, a 1974 antique Chevy step up van. They have it all from Lasagna, Personal sized Pizza, and Fresh made Salads it will sure make it a pleasant eating experience. You can't pass up this truck!
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What's The Catch is giving Jacksonville the freshest fish on the seashore, in the freshest way and in the freshest of forms. A food truck that's committed to using locally sourced fish and ingredients, they've hand crafted a menu to treat beachgoers and foodies alike with seafood on a whole new level of delicious. What's the catch at What's The Catch? Nothing, as far as we can tell. What's The Catch is all about delivering high quality eats on the streets, hand crafting a full bodied menu built to satisfy. So what exactly is on board? Tacos, tacos and more tacos. Choose from seared ahi tuna, grilled mahi mahi, fried shrimp and Maine lobster all wrapped up in a tortilla loaded with specialty sauces of the soy drizzle, pineapple pico de gallo, and even their signature black bean salsa. But that's not all. What's The Catch has fried shrimp and chicken baskets paired with hand cut golden french fries. The best part? They're available to cater your next event. Either that or find 'em cruising in Jacksonville for your next meal. Trust us. They won't disappoint. MUST TRY Key West Taco - this locally inspired taco is stuffed with grilled mahi on a six inch flour tortilla on a bed of lettuce topped with fresh pico de gallo and cilantro lime sauce for your enjoyment
Balu's Surf Shack is an award winning food truck in Jacksonville, giving foodies the delicious opportunity to indulge in scratch made coastal eats on the go. As if that weren't enough, they're sourcing locally to add to that fresh flavor, in more ways than one. So when we say this is a must try food truck, well, you better believe it. Here, you're getting treated to mouth watering tacos, burrito bowls and toasted quesadillas to curb your hunger on the curb. Try out their mole chicken for full bodied flavor that doesn't quit, or treat yourself to wild caught flounder all caught up in a tortilla with homemade slaw. But that's not all. Balu's Surf Shack also has desserts to tantalize your tastebuds, including fried churros, truck made dairy free pineapple ice cream and frozen virgin daiquiries. Speaking of which, they're accommodating to all dietary needs, with eats and treats that are vegan/vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free. Sound good to you? We thought so. All the more reason to call up Balu's Surf Shack to cater your next event, be it birthday party, baby shower, wedding or graduation party. Either that or find 'em cruising in Jacksonville. Trust us. It doesn't get much better than this. MUST TRY Wild Caught Shrimp Tacos - tender shrimp morsels are seared and topped with housemade slaw, tomatillo-avocado salsa, chipotle Mexican crema and diced tomatoes for a flavor you won't soon forget
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Do you love Asian and Mexican cuisine and never know which to choose? Alma Food Truck loves both, just like you, and they have made your culinary dreams come true by combining your favorites into a food truck. Locals in Jacksonville can enjoy chicken, steak, shrimp, or a vegetarian option in the perfect sweet Asian marinated sauce, with a zesty Mexican touch. Their innovative selection of bases includes street tacos, ramen burritos and rice bowls. That's right. Ramen Burritos… and they're just as amazing as they sound. Vegan and gluten-free options are also available upon request, meaning there's always something delicious for everyone at Alma Food Truck. If you're looking for the best catering for your next event, this is the truck to book. Open your hearts to this culinary experience and set your taste buds off on a flavorful adventure! MUST TRY Rollo Buenaso - A traditional take on Adobo chicken, wrapped with guacamole and topped with cilantro with a decidedly Asian twist: Red Lotus Root and a Balsamic Strawberry glaze. Can you say yum?
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The Oslo Scholars Program offers undergraduates with demonstrated interest in human rights and international political issues an opportunity to attend the...Show More
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The Oslo Scholars Program offers undergraduates with demonstrated interest in human rights and international political issues an opportunity to attend the Oslo Freedom Forum and spend their summer working with some of the world's leading human rights defenders and activists.
The Oslo Scholars Program was established in 2010 by the Oslo Freedom Forum and the Institute for Global Leadership at Tufts University, as the Oslo Freedom Forum presented an ideal platform to engage new generations of human rights defenders and scholars.
The Forum, entering its tenth year in 2018, provides students with invaluable networking and learning opportunities, and the chance to plan their summer internships with their host speakers.
In 2010, the new Oslo Scholars Program sent three students to the Oslo Freedom Forum, where they assisted in Forum translation and social media outreach. This inaugural group also designed the first Oslo Scholars Program internship, with 2010 OFF speaker Mukhtar Mai of Pakistan. Based on the success of this first internship and the student delegation to the Forum, the Oslo Scholars Program has since expanded. In 2011, the Oslo Scholars Program organized internships with Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, Justine Hardy, and Vincent Manoharan, each of whom hosted Oslo Scholars from Tufts University for the summer, engaging the Scholars in their inspiring work defending and promoting human rights. The Program has since expanded, offering various internships each year in the field of human rights. Students have worked on issues like mental health, freedom of speech, corruption, and non-violent resistance in locations varying from Belgrade to Seoul, as well as in Boston and New York.
Oslo Scholars are selected based on their demonstrated interest in human rights, language abilities, and long-term career and professional goals. The Oslo Scholars act as bloggers and social media agents at the Oslo Freedom Forum and are responsible for keeping an active blog over the course of their internships. Internship opportunities vary from year to year based on the Oslo Freedom Forum speakers who elect to participate in the program.
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Hershey to spend US$500m making more sustainable Kisses
[NEW YORK] Hershey Co is spending US$500 million in the hopes of producing its iconic chocolate Kisses from more sustainable cocoa.
Through its so-called Cocoa for Good program, the company will invest the funds through 2030 to support four key areas: nourishing children, empowering youth, building prosperous communities and preserving natural ecosystems. The initiative's goals include eliminating child labor and increasing shade-grown cocoa, which can be productive for as much as 15 years longer than plants grown in full sun.
World cocoa supplies are tightening following a price plunge that hurt global farmers and forced lower production, eroding a global surplus. The shifting supply outlook caused a whipsaw in the market. Through Monday, futures in New York had surged 39 per cent this year after tumbling 41 per cent over the prior two.
While recent "extreme" price volatility is typical of agricultural commodity markets, "we fully appreciate the complexity of addressing some of the challenges" for grower communities, Susanna Zhu, the company's chief procurement officer, said in a telephone interview from Abidjan, the commercial capital of Ivory Coast. "That's why we are committing significant resources for the next decade." Consumer-focused companies from Unilever to McDonald's Corp have invested more in sustainable sourcing as customers increasingly look for those credentials before spending their dollars. Starbucks has raised about US$1.3 billion from the public markets over the last two years to fund its ethical coffee farming initiatives through sustainability bonds.
The Hershey, Pennsylvania-based chocolate giant has increased its buying of certified and sustainable cocoa, which accounted for more than 75 per cent of its total cocoa purchases last year. The company has said it remains on track to reach 100 per cent by 2020.
The company's new program will start with a focus on Ivory Coast and Ghana, the world's top cocoa producers. Hershey is seeking "a holistic" approach to sustainability and has plans to reach other producing areas in the future, including in South America, Zhu said. She and other company executives have met with Ivorian government officials, private sector executives and small farmers to discuss the project.
About 95 per cent of world cocoa output is produced by small farmers, many of whom still use traditional growing methods. Because global yields have stayed stagnant, supply increases have come primarily through expansion of cultivated areas. Ivory Coast, the No 1 grower, lost 64 per cent of its forest cover from 1990 to 2015 largely because of cocoa farming, according to IDH, a sustainable trade initiative.
At the same time, chocolate demand continues to grow. Global retail sales reached US$102.3 billion in 2017 and are expected to climb 8.2 per cent by 2022, according to researcher Euromonitor International.
To meet the supply needs with sustainability in mind, Hershey's plans include a nutritional program to feed children in Ghana, with a goal of expanding into Ivory Coast as local governments help with implementation. The company will also help train growers to become more efficient and help processors meet international supplier requirements, among other initiatives.


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I thought I'd share a couple of styles of clothing I've been getting a lot of use out lately because of their breastfeeding friendliness. The first is the wrap dress, the go-to for breastfeeding mums I think! I'm much more of a dress or tunic over leggings girl than a jeans and tee girl, mainly because I have never found a pair to fit my shape (which is a pear) I honestly find them SO hard to wear, I'm really envious of people that can just throw a pair on.
Wrap dresses were a life saver first time round although I've learnt along the way to pick out ones that have stretchy fabric otherwise all that pulling to the side will ruin its shape long term.
My favourite at the moment is this one from Boden which has been getting a load of wear from me lately. It's such a fresh spring colour and is pretty kind on the wobbly bits too as it sort of highlights your waist a bit more and detracts from the bit you'd fancy hiding ;)
Hat / Jumper / Cord Dungaree Dress / Bag
(please ignore the eye lines, oh my gosh!)
My other staple at the moment is the dungaree dress, I got this one from Topshop (in the maroon and also the cream) in the TALL section. I have to say even then it's a bit short for me at 5,8 but just about passable I think. Any shorter and I don't think it would work, especially when bending down to play with kids! All you need to do to breastfeed is un-pop a button, I much prefer it to wearing a skirt or pair of trousers with a top as it also hides the rest of my tummy whilst I'm feeding the baby.
I'm kinda in love with this chevron jumper from ASOS as well, I can't seem to find this colour on there anymore so I've linked to a really similar one (which I bought as well ha!). The bobble hat has been worn lots lately too, largely because I've not had time to wash my hair as often as I like. I'm not sure what I'm going to do when the weather warms up!
I hope this post was useful to any breasfteeding mums out there! I popped a list of other items I thought would make life a bit easier at this stage too if you're interested!
Oh P.S I made another little video of our week over here if you fancy a watch!


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Moving from NYC to CA and looking for my first car in 6 years. Will want to daily drive it to work, etc. but want a very slick, sporty/luxury car. Aston Martin Rapide/Rapide S is looking good but I am wondering about reliability, etc.
Specifically considering maybe a 2015 with 20-30k miles. Would love some feedback as to if this is a "wise" idea or not, esp. with other competitors in that same price range of 80-100k.


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The second release of homes at Staiths South Bank, Dunston, in Gateshead, has sold out in record time again, after enthusiastic homebuyers queued up for more than two days to secure a property.
Riverside apartments, townhouses and courtyard houses were among the 75pc of properties snapped up within hours of going on sale.
The ground-breaking housing development, designed by George Wimpey City and Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway, has proved extremely popular. The first release in January saw more than 90pc of properties sold within five hours.
Built on the former Gateshead Garden Festival site and named after the Grade II-listed pier structure that dominates the site, Staiths South Bank will comprise over 700 homes when completed.
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Wednesday, 13 March 2013 10am 1 pm Library West, Room 211 Digital Humanities Working Group (DHWG) Workshop The EVIA Digital Archive Instructor: Dr Richard Freeman, Anthropology Librarian DHWG Conveners Laurie Taylor, Digital Humanities Librarian, UF Libraries, email@example.com Sophia K. Acord, Associate Director, Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere, email@example.com The EVIA DIGITAL Archive The EVIA Digital Archive is a Andrew W. Mellon Funded initiative at Indiana University to create a permanent location for the scholarly peer review and curation of ethnographic field video, including video in anthropology, ethnomusicology, and other disciplines. It is also a rich resource for the sharing and secondary analysis of ethnographic field data in class discussion or research. This workshop, taught by Dr. Richard Freeman (UF Anthropology Librarian and visual ethnographer), will cover an introduction to the EVIA Digital Archive and a hands on workshop for learning the basics for using the archive in teaching and research. Digital Humanities Working Group The UF Digital Humanities Working Group (DHWG) is a group of academic and library faculty, staff, and graduate students who meet monthly to discuss current projects and topics at the int ersection of digital technologies and core research needs and questions in the humanities disciplines. The Spring 2013 working groups will include workshops in the use and application of several different software programs for creating and using virtual ar chives. We will discuss curation as a scholarly activity, and how scholars can collaborate with librarians and archivists to think critically and productively about making archival materials digitally usable by scholarly communities and wider publics. For more information on the Digital Humanities at UF, see our Digital Humanities grants and resources page For more information, contact humanities email@example.com
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A KIND Lichfield woman is lacing up her running shoes in a bid to raise cash for a Thailand orphanage by completing the London Marathon.
Sales representative Jenny Kelly is currently hard at work training for the gruelling 26-mile run, which takes place on April 23.
The 27-year-old aims to raise as much money as she can for the Pattaya Orphanage, which is situated 80 miles South of Bangkok.
The orphanage provides a home and education for 180 orphaned and abandoned children and babies, 200 street kids and 220 deaf and blind children.
It also runs a Vocational School for the Disabled, helping over 200 young disabled people learn skills and gain qualifications to help them start an independent life.
Jenny took part in several mini marathons while at school but now she is looking forward to her bigger challenge in London.
She said: "I visited Thailand many times while growing up, as my mother is Thai.
"I first heard about the Pattaya Orphanage and its work around two years ago, and have been a regular supporter since then. I hope I can raise as much money as possible for this very worthy cause, and I'll be thinking about those young people every step of the way in London."
Andrew Scadding, Chief Executive of the Pattaya Orphanage Trust, said: "We are delighted Jenny has decided to help us in this way, and make a very real difference to some young people who need all the love and care they can get.
"We wish her all the best for the 23 April, and will be cheering her on all the way."
Anyone wishing to make a donation to Jenny's appeal should visit www.justgiving.com/jennykelly and for further information on the orphanage visit the organisation's website at www.pattayaorphanage.org.uk


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Washington (CNN) - Mitt Romney accused President Obama Friday of being a "weak" leader and specifically questioned Obama's handling of the economic crisis and foreign affairs.
"An uncertain world has been made more dangerous by the lack of clear direction from a weak President," Romney said in a speech before the annual Conservative Political Action Conference meeting here in the nation's capital.
Romney is one of a dozen presidential candidates speaking at the three day gathering that drew about 11,000 conservatives from around the country. A former Massachusetts governor and successful businessman, Romney focused the majority of his remarks on the economy, which is likely to be his greatest strength in what will be a competitive contest for the Republican nomination.
"Let me make this very clear," Romney said, "If I decide to run for president, it won't take me two years to wake up to the job crisis threatening America. And I won't be asking Tim Geithner how the economy works or Larry Summers how to start a business."
Considered to be the frontrunner in the race for the GOP nomination, Romney's comments on a potential White House bid drew applause from some audience members. After his speech, Romney moved from the stage onto the floor and was immediately surrounded by well wishers and people hoping to get a glimpse of the governor.
Romney, who failed in his first run for the Republican nomination in 2008, is beginning to reactivate a political operation to once again run for president. Recently, Romney held meetings in New Hampshire, where he also owns a home, and has been talking to donors.
The economy is expected to be a major issue in the 2012 presidential race and Romney said the president's efforts to turn the economy around have failed.
"President Barack Obama has stood watch over the greatest job loss in modern American history," Romney said. "And that, my friends, is one inconvenient truth that will haunt this president throughout history."
On the issue of foreign policy, Romney peppered Obama with criticism for his handling of Iran, North Korea, Russia and the war in Afghanistan.
"I surely hope that at some point in the near future, the president will finally be able to construct a foreign policy, any foreign policy," Romney said.
Romney chose to steer clear of any criticism of the Obama administration's handling of Egypt. Moments after Romney closed his speech, President Hosni Mubarak stepped down.
CPAC will close tomorrow with the results of an unscientific presidential straw poll of attendees. The results will amount to nothing more than bragging rights in a battle for the GOP nomination that will be waged in neighborhoods and living rooms across the country beginning in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina.
this guy is dangerous believe me..dont EVER trust him..EVER
Good luck getting past the inevitable "I was for a mandate-based universal healthcare system before I was against it" paradox, Romney.
You will never be president Mr. Romney – it is that simple.
Wow first we dealth with SunTan Bob as the Speaker of the House. Now we got Hair Mouse Romney for President.
I love Romney's selective memory. Did he forget the"inconvenient truth" of what administration orchestrated the economic mess that prevails and the job losses it created?
How do you construct a foreign policy from the ashes left by the Bush administration? It's like expecting Campbell's to come out with a new soup after the first batch killed everybody.
Enough of the rhetoric Romney. Let's hear your version of America's new foreign policy.
An out and out lie..."President Obama has stood watch over the greatest job loss in modern American history..." That is a lie....you, sir, are NOT entitled to your own facts and for you to suggest this fallacy to the American people insults our intelligence beyond the pale. How dare you?
rommey yada, yada, it always seem easy while looking in, on domestic maters republicans has vowed to try blocking all of president Obama's policy, at any cost, legislators had susidized healthcare while most are wealthy, that picture is out of focus, it is patriotic and Godly to help those in need, we give welfare to corporate, in the name of creating jobs
Obama a "weak leader"??!! Mitt you give him WAY TOO MUCH CREDIT!!! He's an EMPTY SUIT!!! ZERO LEADERSHIP SKILLS. He's Mr. I_VOTE _PRESENT because I don't know what to vote for.
Well, in all fairness, what else is he supposed to say to all those right wing nut jobs? Obama's re-election campaign should be very very simple. All they need to do is run a 30 second commercial where the screen displays the monthly chart showing jobs created. You've all seen it. The one that shows deep negative numbers during the last year of Bush and slowly gets back into the positive under Obama. Just plaster that thing on the screen for 30 seconds. That's all you need to know about which party should control the White House.
I won't steer clear of Egypt. What I would like to know is, "before all this upheaval, who was calling upon the President to undo Mubarak? Who was trying to leverage change thru the administration? Nobody that's who!!" Most folks didn't even know his reputation or who he was unitl the riots and the opporunistic Right Wingers started trying to unseat Prez Obama again. What a bunch-o' clowns. Now we want the President of the US to topple the leader of Egypt for the sake of our politics. "President Obama, you've wisely said all you need to say. Opposition to Obama, STFU.
You will never be President Mitt-hew because your like those cheap sandals from Wal-Mart, you're a flip-flopper.
A different approach..will he put people he disagrees with in a box and tie them to the top of his RV.
"President Barack Obama has stood watch over the greatest job loss in modern American history," Romney said. "And that, my friends, is one inconvenient truth that will haunt this president throughout history."
Only the truly deluded faithful at the "Carnival of Fascism" would toelerate such a misrepresntation of facts and history.
Beware the man who will do and say anything for power and money.
Hey, Mitty. I could spend every day for the next two years criticizing you as well. Still wouldn't make me any more presidential than you. Fact of the matter is you worry me with your inability to explain WHAT you would have done differently, and why. After all, you HAVE been running for president for the past 6 years now, and as yet, have NOT ONCE articulated a platform of Romeny policies. Your party spent the past two years criticizing this president ad nauseum. Now that they have the power to initiate programs which would benefit Americans, they are thrashing about with no real goal in sight. I suspect your administration would be an exact duplicate of GOPer talky-talk nonsense photo ops.
Does Romney think that attacking will sway anyone especially independents??? No way . This is the old way which worked those times. Without staying positive and laying down what he will do different from the current leader, I am afraid he will not even be nominated!
So Mitt...what's YOUR plan for America? Outlaw labor unions? Deregulate everything? Let CEOs make more money for themselves by exploiting their workforce? Support right-wing foreign dictators? Replace healthcare reform with Romneycare? Let healthcare executives make more money for themselves by screwing over the American people? Invade and occupy foreign countries whose ideology you disagree with? Impose "American-style democracy" on foreign countries who don't want it? Tell the rest of the world that the US is in charge and they had better do what you tell them to...or else? Is THIS your concept of a "strong" leader?
Mitt forgot to mention that the President doesn't kiss his kids good night in the proper manner. Only true, God fearing, Patriotic Americans like CPAC can do it right.
OH, come on, folks. The reason Mittens didn't offer any solutions is so he doesn't have to flip-flop on them when he gets challenged by Rick Santorum, Sarah Palin, Newt, or the rest of the 457 undeclared Republican Candidates for President. Remember, it was when Mittens was Governor that Massachusetts attempted to lower the required grade for teacher competency examinations because of the high failure rate. Maybe he hopes people forget this fiasco, too! Of course, as Republicans would love to do what the British Tories attempted in the 1820s (i.e. close the schools and libraries because they gave the people too many ideas), the thought of incompetent teachers could only produce unthinking people who willingly become Republicans!
A guy goes into a Doctor's office to find out about getting a brain transplant. The doctor tells him he can have a brain from a former Democratic Congressman who is a graduate of Harvard and has a PhD from Yale. The cost for that one is $200,000. Or he can have the brain from a former Republican Congressman for $7,000,000. The guy says he can understand the cost for the Democratic brain as that guy was obviously really smart, but why was the Republican brain so much more expensive? The doctor replied, "It's never been used."
Kinda hard for Romney to press his business credentials when he can't even understand that jobs were dropping like leaves from a frost bitten tree way back in 2007 . . . or who was President.
what a IDIOT!!!!!!
Mr. Romney, let's trade places for awhile. You Mr. Romney can walk in my shoes or better yet walk in someone's shoes who's lost their job, healthcare, home etc. You sir were born with a sliver spoon in your mouth. You sir have a golden pot to piss in not like the rest of us even though we work hard everyday. All you do is blab your mouth off with no ideas whatsoever to better our country. In fact sir all your Republican buddies mouth the same thing all the time which is nothing. If you truly loved this country and wanted to help American rebuild then you would get off your high horse and help the President out with good ideas etc. If your such a foriegn policy expert then why didn't you serve your country by wearing one of our armed forces uniforms? Is it because you don't have a set of stones? Are you afraid Mr. Romney? I bet you would be quick to send someone else's child. Why don't one of your son's enlist? I don't like Sarah Palin but at least her oldest son has the balls to serve his country. Mr. Romney do our country a favor and leave and while your at it take the rest of your coward Republican party with you. Buy an island somewhere where you can be President of that island because you'll never be president of our great nation you loser!
I guess Romney is the new "boogy man" of the GOP.
"An uncertain world has been made more dangerous by the lack of clear direction from a weak President," Romney said in a speech before the annual Conservative Political Action Conference meeting here in the nation's capital.
Is this all he got because we hard all this from the Rethugs for the pass three years. He is the weak one becasue he is all talk. WE HEARD ALL THIS FOR THE LAST TRHEE YEARS. Do you have any new talking point because we a sick of the same old attacks on the President.
Looks like this Mitt has the same speech writer as Sarah. Just all lies and hates like Sarah does all the time.
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2020 Leadership Academy
SAVE THE DATE - Leadership Academy 2020
June 28 – July 2, 2020
Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel, Tampa, FL
AACTE's Leadership Academy is held each summer for new deans, department chairs, and other academic administrators looking to advance their careers. The Leadership Academy covers essential topics, from managing finite resources to effective development and public relations, while helping attendees cultivate a supportive network of peers.
In this AACTE Leadership Academy, the participant will:
- Articulate critical components of leadership, including styles, motivations, and a commitment to diversity and inclusivity, as they pertain to one's own practice as a leader.
- Build a comprehensive understanding of the multiple roles and functions of one's appointed position, particularly in an individual institutional context.
- Strengthen key leadership skills, enabling one to more effectively serve as both a team leader and member, manage time, develop inclusive environments, foster and promote diversity, resolve conflicts, and facilitate change.
- Engage in discussions, via small-group settings and collective sessions, to forge networks with other professionals in similar leadership positions.
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We thank each of you who joined us for AACTE's 2019 Washington Week! Check out the recap videos, blogs and photos below to view AACTE members at work for teacher education during our annual advocacy event.
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Hawking has a reputation of being a bit of a dullard when it comes to things outside his specialty (just read his books if you don't believe me – they are pretty much a non sequitur a minute) and politics is not an exception. He recently allowed Noam Chomsky of all people to talk him into boycotting Israel because of that country's desire to continue existing and living in peace.
Einstein was pretty much the opposite. He was a polymath who was good at most things, especially seeing to the heart of a difficult matter and, despite some well known personal peccadilloes, he was considered to be a truly wise man whose advice is still quoted to this day. Hawking, unfortunately, just showed that his conscience is as much a shriveled husk as the rest of his body. Instead of being an object of sympathy and an example of the fortitude of what man is capable of even under the most trying conditions he is now just an object of derision and disgust. And no, he does not get a pass because of his condition. If he can receive praise for his brilliance then he can receive criticism for his foolishness.
I would like to think he is just ignorant of politics. And a strong case can be made for that given who he consulted on the matter. No one can read or interact with Chomsky without coming away dumber for the encounter. But Stephen should know as much and were he wise he would see through the bullshit. I certainly could not imagine Einstein falling for such an obvious dodge. Hawking must now not only bear the burden of his misshapen shell of a body but also the ignominy of supporting a people whose only grievance is that the Jews do not die often enough and quickly enough to suit them.
Just this week a major Palestinian official stated that if they had a nuclear bomb they would use it immediately on the Israelis and of course it is well known that the Palestinians teach their children to hate the Jews even in the cartoons they show. There will be no peace while there are fools like Hawking who make it profitable for the Palestinians to hate rather than settle. I would also bet Hawking is completely ignorant of the fact that the Israelis have offered the "Palestinians" nearly everything they want several times only to be turned down by the Pali's terrorist leaders.
Hawking does not get a pass for supporting such barbarians no matter the reason and frankly, he should be shunned from the company of good and decent men everywhere just as he would see the Israelis shunned.


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Why Successful Product Managers are reincarnated Chameleons
No I am not calling you names. But if you were to ask a chameleon what is most important to his success, he'll answer that it is his powerful, sticky tongue and his unparalleled ability to blend in. Now replace chameleon with product manager and you'll have the same truth. If you don't get it, don't worry – you don't have to switch to eating insects for your daily protein to understand but there is a valuable lesson here. Let's explore why this metaphor is so true. (Reading Time: 3 minutes)
Ask yourself what the single most important part of PM is. If the answer is product expertise, it opens the door to the misconception that if you're an expert on the product you will be a successful product manager – which is a recipe for failure. One of the most important things about the product management profession I learned in my career is that product management is not about the product. Well, not just about the product. There is another equally important – if not more important – aspect to the product management: people.
Internally product management is, or should be, at the center of an organization, they should be the spider in the web. In order to be successful, they have to be able to operate at, and in, many different parts of the organization – adapting the conversation to that part of the organization. What makes it even more interesting is that usually these different parts of the organization all are dependent on the success of the (your) product and will all need different things from the product. To add to the fun, you as a PM usually need something from all of these departments but nobody reports to you.
Externally product management is responsible for finding out what is going on the market as well as usually being the product advocate. You've have to interact with customers, prospect, partners, former customers (!), analysts, bloggers, competitors and a whole slew of other interesting folks.
You will have to navigate the proverbial jungle that is a mix of (pre)sales, support, C-level management, development, testers, marketing, finance, (former) customers, prospect, partners, analysts, bloggers, competitors etc. This is where your past life as a chameleon comes into play. You'll need to use your tongue to convince others of what you are doing (or not doing) with the product is the right decision. Sometimes you'll have to depend of the power and reach of your tongue to make a powerful point. Sometimes, when you're dealing with an analyst for example, you'll value the stickiness of your tongue to make sure the message of your product takes with the analyst.
Other times you'll use your ability to blend in – to be invisible and just observe what's going on around you. Like when you are in a Sales review meeting. If you blend into the background and listen well, in these meetings you'll witness another important aspect of your product: how sales among themselves perceive what it is like to sell it. It is a hard sell? Does the competition give them a hard time? Are people tired of it? It is overpriced? It is hard to implement? The list goes on.
I never thought I would like to compare myself to an insect-eating animal but there you go. Now you see me, now you don't ….
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