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GENEVA, 08 February 2019 – PRN Africa — The Government of Malawi must take immediate action to protect people with albinism after the killing of one person and the separate abduction of a one-year-old baby, say UN experts*. Since 2014, 150 cases of killings, attacks and other human rights violations against persons with albinism have been reported in Malawi.
"We urge the authorities to step up their investigations into these incidents and bring the perpetrators to justice," the experts said.
"We call on the Government to urgently address the root causes of these attacks and to strengthen nationwide campaigns to raise awareness, conduct robust human rightsinvestigations and prosecutions in all cases, increase protection for victims, and finance and implement all necessary measures," they stressed.
"Despite various steps to support people with albinism, the recent attacks demonstrate that the Government needs to redouble its efforts to end the ongoing atrocities," the experts said.
The attacks come as the people of Malawi prepare for national elections scheduled for May 2019. The UN experts are alarmed that the situation could be made worse by the impending polls.
"Election periods can be a dangerous time for persons with albinism as this is when killings and attacks often spike, because of false beliefs that their body parts can bring good luck and political power when used in witchcraft-related rituals," the experts said.
"Harmful practices related to witchcraft result in serious human rights violations, such as torture, murder, discrimination and exclusion, including banishment from communities," they emphasized.
"These two incidents are part of a larger disturbing pattern in Malawi where ritual killings and egregious human rights violations of the worst kind are instigated specifically against persons with albinism. The attacks and violations are astonishing in their brutality."
The threats and attacks have severely affected the physical and mental integrity of persons with albinism. "We call on the authorities to ensure the deployment of adequate police and law enforcement personnel to protect persons with albinism where they live."
The pattern of attacks prompted the Independent Expert on albinism, to reiterate the need to tackle the concrete recommendations she made, following her visit to the country in 2016.
The experts further express concern at the reported backlog of cases of human rights violations and crimes against persons with albinism, as to date, there have been very few prosecutions, particularly those relating to more serious criminal charges, which gives an impression of impunity.
SOURCE United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
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While living within America, it was very easy to find a nearby "Laundromat" to wash and dry my clothes. The washing machines were the large commercial type, and would hold up to seven pair of pants, and a few pairs of socks, with ample room to spare. Washing would take about 30 minutes, and drying another 30 to 45 minutes. I could arrive at The Laundromat with my laundry basket, soap, bleach, and fabric softener, and be out with warm, fresh folded clothing within 2 hours and 15 minutes!!! Yes, I did the folding, and put my "no-iron" shirts on hangers.
Having a "stackable" washer and dryer at my apartment in Dallas, Texas was a real treat, because I didn't have to venture outside to The Laundromat, if the weather was cold, or rainy. My small washer would hold 3 pairs of pants and several pair of socks. Washing took 30 minutes, and drying an additional 50 to 55 minutes. If I was totally out of clothes, then I could do a "load of laundry" and have fresh clothing to wear within less than 2 hours, as I showered, shaved, and prepared my breakfast.
Living in Simferopol and washing clothes, sheets, and pillowcases is just a bit of a culture shock!!! Yes, I have a washing machine at my new Gorgeous Apartment, even more high-tech, than the washing machine at "My Apartment from Hell!!!" Apparently, there is some sort of a demand within The Ukraine to have automatic washing machines duplicate the necessary time of hand washing clothing within a river, stream, lavatory, or bathtub, before they are truly clean!!!
My automatic washing machine takes just a little over 2 hours to wash my clothes, and I have never seen so many different "settings" on such a teeny-tiny washing machine before I arrived in The Crimea!!! The washing machine is a "side load" and has a small basket to hold two pair of pants, and two pair of socks at the very most. I'm only 6'2" and weigh 210 pounds, and I can't imagine how "anyone" bigger than myself could ever use one of these washing machines!!! The Machine has 18 different lights "activated" and glowing during an over 2-hour washing cycle. Programming the computer on this machine must have taken several computer gurus the better part of a year to accomplish.
There must be only "one" Automatic Clothes Dryer in all of The Crimea, and whenever I venture into an Appliance Store, I'll look for a Dryer. There are none!!! The family who owns the one and only Clothes Dryer in all of The Crimea is perhaps a "must visit" location for any of the Guided Tours in this Region!!! Therefore, since I cannot find a Clothes Dryer, I must resort to hanging my clothes on the three heating units within my apartment, or hang my clothes outside my balcony upon the handy 3' x 6' clothesline.(I suppose I'll have to find another place to hide my damp clothing, whenever I have visitors!!!) (Tonight, I have surprise vistors arriving, and I have freshly washed, damp underwear, scattered throughout the apartment, on the three hearing units, from the Kitchen to the Living Room!!! Now, why couldn't I have washed pants and shirts last night???)
Damp Bed Sheets will not fit too well on any of my heating units, and I must hang these larger items outside my balcony windows, while they are flapping, and dancing within our average 15 mile per hour trade winds. I suppose this is all well and good within the Summer Time, however I fail to see how these bed sheets could "ever" dry in Winter Time. Just the other day, in mid January, I washed my bed sheets, and then hung them outside to dry. I am somewhat of a klutz, and I feared dropping my clean sheets over 5 stories to the muddy ground below my balcony. Even with the freezing winds of 29 degrees, I somehow managed to adhere the bed sheets to the clothesline with bright yellow, red, and green clothespins.
Then it started Snowing!!! There is something very charming and heartwarming about taking air fresh, sun kissed clothing from the clothesline during the Summer, however I wondered if my "snow kissed" bed sheets would eventually be dry around April, or May!!!
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3 Fastest Growing Health Care Careers
Apr 10, 2019
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is charged by the Federal Government to track trends and patterns of America's economy.
Late last year, the BLS noted that, "employment of health care occupations is projected to grow 19 percent by 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.3 million new jobs."
According to these experts, "Health care occupations will add more jobs than any other group of occupations. This growth is expected due to an aging population and because federal health insurance reform should increase the number of individuals who have access to health insurance."
As reflected in the overall measure of growth for the health care support occupations, these career paths are expected to experience more robust growth relative to all occupations.
Some of them you may have not heard of, while others require specializations that will become more sought after as the demand for skills continues to grow.
Take a look:
Surgical technologist
Surgical technologists (ST), also called operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations.
STs set up OR equipment, sterilize, inventory and organize instruments, prepare solutions and medications, position and drape patients, ensure the sterility of the area immediately around the patient (the sterile field) and assists the surgeon in all aspects of the procedure.
Surgical tech jobs are projected to grow at a higher-than-average rate of 30 percent. To meet the demand of the growth and in learning from the employers we partner, we recently introduced an associate degree program in surgical technology.
Respiratory therapist
Respiratory Therapists, also called RTs, provide care for patients with heart and lung problems. They often treat people who have asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, cystic fibrosis and sleep apnea, but also those experiencing a heart attack or suffering a stroke.
Seventy-five percent of RTs work in acute care hospitals, while the remainder are employed by rehabilitation, long-term care, and skilled nursing facilities.
Like STs, RTs have strong projected job growth and is ranked #25 in Best Health Care Jobs by U.S. News and World Report.
Physical therapist assistant
Physical therapist aides work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. They help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain.
The BLS reports "employment of physical therapist assistants and aides is projected to grow 40 percent from 2014 to 2024."
Demand for physical therapy services is expected to increase in response to the healthcare needs of an older population and individuals with chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity.
At Concorde, the first thing we find our students are interested in isn't starting salary, it's about helping others live better lives.
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The Cast of "Giving up on Music"
We are very excited to say that all video recordings for our clip "Giving up on music" were completed sunday 16 october 2016 and we can start with the editing. Our videoclip will go global in a couple of weeks. With thanks to the entire cast & crew and special thanks to Miss Vera Caremans for letting us use the perfect location of Fort VIII Hoboken. It was great fun working with all of you xxx (Photostill from the entire cast)
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One of the most densely populated places on earth, the Gaza Strip is home to over a million Palestinians – and is a virtual prison. Just 43 kilometres long and 10 kilometres wide, most of its residents are refugees who've lived in camps since 1948. Since the Palestinian uprising – the second Intifada – began in September 2000, none of Gaza's 40,000 day labourers have been able to cross the border to Israel. The checkpoint is also closed to all goods and medical supplies coming in from Israel and the West Bank. Local Gazans bear the brunt of Israel's determination to quash the uprising. Some 135 Palestinian children under the age of 15 have been killed by Israel's soldiers – for throwing stones at checkpoints near Israeli settlements. In this episode, Life visits Reyidh and Sabah and their children – just one refugee family trying to cope.
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Sandy City, in partnership with Alta Canyon Sports Center & Mountain Yoga, is excited to bring you FREE Summer Yoga at the Park. All levels and abilities are welcome to come join us at Granite Park every Saturday mornings & Thursday evenings. We encourage you to invite your friends, and come breathe, stretch and move your body. Wear something comfortable, bring a yoga mat, a water bottle and be ready to connect to yourself, nature, and our community.
Classes will be taught by certified Yoga Instructor Danielle Pitcher.
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World-class Mobile App Ideas Tailored For Your Business
The Smartphone has changed our daily lives. Be it booking tickets, paying bills or even ordering food, we are using it for everything. Whereas we are aware that these apps are changing the way customers interact with businesses, it is also true that these apps are also changing the dynamics of how business is conducted. Let us try and analyse some of the leading Business Apps that are changing slowly but certainly the way businesses and customers connect and do business.
Since there are thousands, possibly millions of Business apps, we will try and segregate those into separate heads, so it's easier for us to compare those in the same group and advise upon the ones which are better than the others. These groups can be listed as:
Business Productivity
These are the apps that help you work faster, better and with more accuracy, basically increasing your productivity at work. There are hundreds of apps in this category, notable and the most popular ones are translation apps such as iTranslate, communication apps such as Skype and data apps such as Ever note etc. This range is the most important and the most widely used section of Business apps.
Business Social Networking
Social Networking is one of the most effective and important use of technology today. Businesses are no different. Social Networking apps such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Meetme, Shapr, Namerick etc. Help people communicate and connect like never before.
Business Travel / Entertainment
With the globalisation, Travel is becoming a more and more important part of the business and along with that comes business entertainment. A lot of apps these days can help you find help before, during and even after your business travels. Travel itinerary apps such as Tripit, Weather forecasting apps such as weatherpro and Cab calling apps such as Uber is really changing the way people now conduct their business travel.
Calendar / To Do Apps
With people being more and busier and multitasking all the time, Calendar and To Do apps are a boon these days which remind you of impending meetings and chores. Although most handsets have native apps for these functions these days, some of them have limitations of use and specially sharing connectivity. Apps such as Fantastical, e calendar and digical help people prioritize jobs, which is the most important part of business decision making these days.
Finance / Expenses
These apps help the user to manage financial data and expenses. It also helps in billing customers and collating accounts and book keeping processes. Some apps also help in payroll management. Apps such as ZenPayroll, Expensify, Gullak and freshbooks etc.. help in business accounting and financial management. In our view these are the single most important apps for businesses, specially smaller businesses an offer immense value.
Scanning / Printing / Authenticating
There is a lot of paperwork involved in businesses these days. Whereas much of it is now in electronic format, still some have to be taken care of manually. These apps help a lot in managing the paperwork by storing, sharing, scanning and printing documents, and reports. Some apps help in integration of digital signature and thereby in the authentication process. The most notable of Scanning / Printing Apps are: Cam scanner, Turboscan, Signeasy etc.
These days' businesses rely very heavily on technology and apps. It is important for all businesses to analyse the available apps and use these for the smoothening of operations and processes.
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Gilma Avalos joined the NBC 6 team in the fall of 2011.
Since returning home to South Florida, she has had the opportunity to cover several local stories that have made national headlines.
Prior to returning home, Avalos was a weekend anchor and reporter for News 12 The Bronx in New York City. While in The Bronx, Avalos helped create a pilot for News 12 En Espanol, a project that eventually developed into a daily Spanish- language webcast. She was also recognized with an Emmy nomination for Hurricane Isaac coverage. In her three years at the station, she was assigned to some of New York City's biggest stories, from the latest mayoral race, to the tragic crash of a tourist helicopter into the Hudson River.
As a student at Columbia University, Avalos held internships at WABC-TV, and NBC News. She graduated in 2008 with a double major in English Literature and Spanish. She was also a correspondent for Columbia University's student-run television station, CTV News.
Her television career started at the ripe age of 12. Avalos served as the host of "Paleokids," a children's show for Discovery Channel Latin America.


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REVAMPED plans for the long awaited Chobham Community Centre have been submitted to Surrey Heath Council.
Chobham Parish Council is due to consider the plans at a meeting this evening (Thursday).
The fate of the site in Windsor Road has been hotly debated for more than two years. Plans from developers Premier Properties, submitted in April, did not meet with universal approval.
The application sought permission for a community centre, a row of seven terraced houses and a pair of semi-detached homes together with car parking and landscaping.
At a heated meeting Chobham councillors raised objections about parking, the appearance of the site, the size of the main hall of the community building and called on human rights' legislation to question the proximity of housing to the community hall.
At that meeting county councillor Lavinia Sealy, who worked with the developers and hall users to formulate the plans, criticised parish councillors for their 'extremely negative attitude'.
She added: "To knock something that we have been working on for years, that will protect the activities that we want to see continue in the village, appals me."
The furore about the land began two years ago when Surrey County Council decided to sell the site, which currently houses a youth centre used by different sections of the community.
The Chobham Community Centre working group was immediately formed and put in a bid to buy the land, which was turned down by the county council as being too low.
The new plans do not include the semi-detached homes but have added one more two-bedroom house to the terrace.
Additional car parking spaces have been included and an area set aside for outdoor play use by the Jackanory pre-school which uses the hall.
Chairman of Chobham Parish Council Colin Lavender said: "We did have concerns about the impact on human rights concerning two of the properties. The housing has now been reduced to eight from nine properties and there are four additional car parking spaces.
"But there were other concerns about vehicular access, particularly in the case of emergency service vehicles."
Although Chobham councillors are asked for their opinions of the plans, Surrey Heath Council will make the final decision.
The application is expected to go before the planning committee of the borough council in August.


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The Diplomat has the story. The possibility is certainly intriguing. One can assume rather confidently that Japanese naval engineers are somewhat less enamored of "revolutionary", "transformational", and "game-changing" as we seem to be here at NAVSEA. Japanese ship designs, particularly in smaller units, have always been excellent. Fast, sturdy, powerful units for their size.
…analysts contend that the trimaran would likely be a lighter variant of the U.S. Navy's 3,000-tonne littoral combat ship (LCS), a platform designed primarily for missions in shallow coastal waters.
According to reports in Japanese media, the high-speed J-LCS would give the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) the ability to quickly intervene during incursions by Chinese vessels near the Senkaku/Diaoyu islets and other contested areas of the East China Sea. Chinese analysts speculate that the J-LCS could be intended as a counter to the PLA Navy's (PLAN) Type 056 corvettes and Type 022 fast-attack boats, two types of vessels that could be deployed to the region should relations continue to deteriorate. Furthermore, early reports indicate that the slightly enlarged hull of the 1,000-tonne-plus vessels could accommodate SH-60K anti-submarine helicopters and MCH-101 airborne mine countermeasures (AMCM) helicopters.
If Chinese analysts are correct, and I hope they are, it is possible we will see a smaller, better-armed, more lethal, less fragile, and significantly less expensive warship which will be suitable for combat in the littorals. Our lack of "low-end" capability to handle missions ill-suited for AEGIS cruisers and destroyers, such as mixing it up with ASCM-armed frigates and fast-attack craft, is nothing short of alarming. It would be of benefit to the US Navy to scrutinize the results of such a design, which at first blush sounds much closer to the "Streetfighter" concept than either current LCS design, and that of the Cyclone-class Patrol Cutters.
It sure as hell would be an improvement over current designs. Especially if the "joint" US-Japanese LCS actually shipped the weapons systems and capabilities required and didn't stake success on as-yet undeveloped "modules" whose feasibility has come increasingly into question.


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Friday, 7 October 2011
Feeling sorry for myself
That just leaves the cuckoo's nest and it's right here.
The village is strangely quiet now that the shop is closed and the pub is winding down before the publican bows out. I think the Canadian ladies were a little disappointed that The Enchanted Village failed to enchant. And I'm afraid I didn't inspire them much either. I think they thought I'd be funny in person when all I am in real life is funny peculiar.
Anyway, I am having to wear fingerless gloves to type at the moment. It is so cold. I have been wearing a quilted jacket and hat and scarf in the house for the past couple of days. Mr Grigg has finally got the message and allowed me to have the heating on.
He has just taken an hour-and-half to have his hair cut because he needed to call into the pub in the next town on his way home to get some cider.
He is now geting ready for a night out with Nobby Odd-Job, MDF Man and Mr Sheepwash to watch the football and fish and chips. He is shuffling around in his slippers which he will deposit in the middle of the room so they become a trap. Why he can't pick his feet up when he walks or put the darn things away is beyond me.
Then it's rugby in the morning and then a day out with his Number One Son on Sunday. Meanwhile, I am home alone with a house like a tip while the new kitchen is being put in so no cooker to cook on. Mrs Bancroft and Pelly Sheepwash have gone away for the weekend and I have hours of ancient Greek revision to look forward to.
A whole weekend of it.
Oh lucky me.
That's about it.
Love Maddie x
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Did your blog visitors actually stay with you? Had they flown all the way to meet you?ReplyDelete
How can any of us live up to our on-line selves / lives . . . edited and enhanced as they are?
I embarrassed myself the day before yesterday by putting the heating on. It's not really cold - not compared to the hats and extra jumpers indoors kind of cold of winter. It's the contrast with the sun-bathing weather we've had in the last few weeks wot does it.
Good Lord - my Catholic school guilt gene is rising up mightily becauseReplyDelete
1. I'm from Nova Scotia
2. I live on Vancouver Island
and I am feeling a lot of national shame!
I hope the ladies don't walk up my driveway without getting in touch first!
I have to point out, Pondside and Esther, that these ladies were lovely. They were staying in the village but, before coming here, had been sent a link to my blog and felt sure they'd run across me in the pub or somewhere. But they didn't so someone told them where I lived. I didn't mind - I was a bit taken aback but invited them in for a cup of tea in the complete mess that is our kitchen at the moment. But I felt like I was on the Jay Leno show and failed to live up to my online persona. That was down to me, not their expectations, I think.ReplyDelete
Next weekend will be more fun :-)ReplyDelete
Always funny how we all have this online persona that allows us to be the person we hide inside.ReplyDelete
No worry ... just be yourself!
There are so many people I would like to meet in the blog world, but you are probably right, the real life is probably a lot different from the edited and spell checked blog world. I love your pictures of your fishing tripReplyDelete
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Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome back, I hope you had a peaceful, joyful Easter vacation. With spring in full bloom it is tempting to daydream about summer, vacation and graduation. But we still have plenty of schoolwork to do before we call it a year. Thirty–two days remain on the calendar (only 29 for the Class of 2017).
I promise you those days will be full of academics and activities such as:
How To Get Your Child Into High School Night (current 7th & 6th parents only), Vocation Day (April 28, grades 5-8 with Fr Vito), First Holy Communion (April 29), Coaches versus Eighth Graders Game (April 29), Talent Show (May 4), Faculty Retreat (May 5), Teddy Bear Picnic (May 6), Star Testing (May 8-19), Several graduation activities (throughout May and early June), Grandparents and Special Friends Day (May10), Sports Awards Night (May 25), Field Day (May 26), and a host of other events fill the next few weeks.
For those of you in grades K-7, please keep your focus. It may be years before you look back and realize what a great elementary school experience you have had, but one day you will.
For our beloved Class of 2017, we are all so proud of your accomplishments to date and we are confident that as life presents bigger challenges, you will meet them successfully. Right now my main goal for you is to take these last few days to treat each other like the sisters and brothers you are. And please remember that you are Star students until you and that signed diploma are on Geary Boulevard on Friday, June 2.
God Bless You All,
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St. Patricks Day Wedding Inspiration
Kiss me I'm Irish and Happy early St. Patrick's Day! Like everyone else I have always remembered this holiday for green, clovers, luck, and pinches when I forgot to wear green. By the way, are you wearing green today? If not – virtual pinch for you! I can identify with St. Patrick's Day because of it's religious sentiments and culture – my great-grandmother was Irish. As you may know by now I like to provide creative Etsy wedding inspiration for creative themes and holidays, so this week's Etsy wedding collection is all about GREEN for St. Patty's Day!
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Winter has nearly ended, and it never really began! Nevertheless, this month we will celebrate the beginning of spring and the celebration of St. Patrick's Day with Mickey Valcich, Grand Marshall. It is an honor well deserved. In recognition we will be preparing Corned Beef and Cabbage with Brown Irish Soda Bread. Corned beef is called such because it was originally beef that was packed in salt, salt kernels roughly the size of corn. The beef would then be boiled to rehydrate and rinse the salt off. Today the beef brisket we buy for corned beef is already salted and rinsed and is ready to be boiled for presentation. This recipe has been adapted from the MFD recipe passed down by word of mouth over the years. Particularly the presentation method lends itself to an easy parade day, just pop it in the oven and pop a cold one. Good Stuff!
Corned Beef and Cabbage
4 pounds corned beef brisket
1 pack spices (included with beef)
4 bay leaves
2 Tablespoons pickling spice (optional)
1 head cabbage, cut into wedges
4-5 potatoes, cut into wedges
2 carrots, cut into thick slices
2-4 ribs celery, cut into chunks
1 quart, more or less, water or stock to cover vegetables in roasting pan
1 beer
On the day before service, place beef, spices, any juice from beef package, beer and water into a large pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Cook over low heat, covered, for 3-4 hours. Until fork tender but not falling apart. Remove meat from pot and place in refrigerator to cool. Strain the juice and return to pot. Boil potatoes, carrots, and celery until fork tender as well. Remove from pot and arrange in roasting pan along with wedges of cabbage. Place all in refrigerator to cool. Also chill the juice. Next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice corned beef and spread over the vegetables in roasting pan. Add enough juice to cover all vegetables. Cover and reheat in oven until boiling well and cabbage is tender, about 1 and ½ to 2 hours. Remove from oven and leave covered while preparing bread, below.
Brown Irish Soda Bread
4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup bread flour
1/3 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly grease two baking sheets. In a large bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, white flour, rolled oats, baking soda and salt. Gently mix in the buttermilk until soft dough is formed. Knead lightly and shortly. Divide dough into 4 pieces; form into rounded flat loaves. Mark each loaf with an 'X' and place on prepared baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 to 45 minutes. Serve warm with corned beef, boiled vegetables, and cold Smithwick's. Good Stuff!


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Sedimentary impacts of Holocene tsunami events from the intra-Americas seas and southern Europe: a review
Document Type
Conference publication
Publication details
Scheffers, A 2006, 'Sedimentary impacts of Holocene tsunami events from the intra-Americas seas and southern Europe: a review', in A Scheffers & D Kelletat (eds), Tsunamis, hurricanes and neotectonics as driving mechanisms in coastal evolution (Proceedings of the Bonaire Field Symposium, March 2-6, 2006. A contribution to IGCP 495), Stuttgart,Germany, 2-6 March, E Schweizerbart, Stuttgart, Germany, Zeitschrift fur Geomorphologie Supplementband , vol. 146, pp. 7-37.
Field research conducted since the year 2000 in southern Europe (Portugal, Spain, Greece, Cyprus and Turkey) and on several islands of the Intra-Americas Seas (Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Grenada, St. Lucia, Barbados, Guadeloupe, St. Martin/St. Maarten, Anguilla, Eleuthera and Long Island) has indicated a great number of so far unknown but strong tsunami events of Younger Holocene age. Their run-up values are significantly higher than those of historical tsunami in the Caribbean (since 1498 AD) or those mentioned in the Mediterranean catalogues, and, in view of the fact that some of them extended over many hundred kilometres of coastline, they may well be placed in the category of mega-tsunami events. A very typical signature of nearly all of these tsunami are large boulders up to 200 t, dislocated far inland and on higher ground well outside the reach of hurricane or storm waves. A large number of absolute datings by radiocarbon and Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) show repetition times of several hundred to more than 1,500 years, but nevertheless tsunami events present significant risks to growing populations, visitors and to the coastal infrastructure. Should a tsunami with the energy comparable to the described ones occur in future, a major catastrophe will result. In this paper a short summary of the results from the different regions is presented to act as comparison material with the results of the mega-tsunami in the Indian Ocean on Dec., 26th, 2004.


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How to watch Auburn vs. Mississippi State: Live stream, game time, TV
Auburn (3–2) and Mississippi State (2–2) meet on Saturday afternoon in Starkville in an SEC matchup.
Mississippi State has won three of its last four meetings with Auburn, and gets the benefit of notoriously noisy home field advantage in this one. Auburn's defense has been in strong form recently, and the Tigers will look to stake them an early lead. Auburn is narrowly favored, and the winner will move to 2–1 in the SEC West.
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On April 12, 2013, Sigma Chi members presented the one-millionth dollar raised for cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute to Significant Sig and Order of Constantine Sig Jon M. Huntsman, Sr., PENNNSYLVANIA 1959. In December 2012, Sigma Chi designated the Huntsman Cancer Foundation as its sole preferred philanthropic partner.
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