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Really, there are times in my life when I know better than to go on Facebook. Lately I've been having to bite my lip and quickly scroll past angry screeds about the recent immigration crisis, followed by the usual pictures of aborted fetuses and cheery Right-to-Life posts that say things like "everyone deserves to have a birthday! Vote for life!"
And I find my patience quickly dwindling down to nothing. Let me tell you a story: 5 years ago now, I was the site supervisor for a homeless shelter. One of our families had a child who had a birthday while they were still our guests. Her parents, feeling horrible about the fact that she couldn't really have friends over for a sleepover like other young girls, went all out. They used their electronic benefits to buy cake and cookies and balloons and presents, and they treated her like a princess. I was telling someone about this, thinking it was a touching story of finding hope in the midst of hopelessness, and that person responded:
"If they had money, why didn't they use it to get out of there?"
Well, there are a few responses to that. One is that the amount of money spent on that party, which couldn't have amounted to much more than what I have in a coin jar on my dresser on any given day, wouldn't have been enough to pay for an apartment. The other, more important response, is: doesn't every child have a right to have some pleasant memories in their life? Do you really want to give a child the memory of no party, no desert, no presents, simply because their parent was poor? Do you want a child to have the memory of crying themselves to sleep in a homeless shelter? Is that really what we want?
Every child deserves to celebrate a birthday, huh?
So this immigration crisis, or refugee crisis, or what have you. These 50,000 young children here in America, parentless, because their countries are awash in crime and poverty and chaos- do they deserve birthdays? Or are they, like the child of the homeless couple, doomed to be judge as worthy of experiencing pain because it is a just punishment for the wrongs of their forefathers?
Truly, I do not understand the overwhelming attitude of intolerance and rage that is being expressed by people who are otherwise caring individuals. I do get the sentiment that every child deserves a birthday. People imagine a sort of dream life that aborted babies are missing out on- a life that involves loving parents, birthday parties, being wanted and needed and celebrated. To have that potential extinguished is certainly a painful conceit. So I do understand, I do. I find it hard to comprehend how such tender-hearted people cannot concieve of the fact that such potential was surely lost from the time the proverbial pee stick turned blue, as this child was neither wanted nor celebrated from the start, and simply being born is no guarantee of that sad fact changing.
Take the refugee children, for example. Are they celebrated? Wanted? Needed? Their parents loved them enough to face the fact that they may never again see them, but to at least risk the possibility of a secure future elsewhere, far away from their now empty arms. But what future is that?
Given the fact that they are being deported back to homes which may now be empty as a result of the drug wars, it's not a future of birthdays.
Now, back to the homeless girl's birthday: I'm sure that no one really wanted her to cry herself to sleep. What anyone whom I asked said was that her parents should be more responsible. "I want her to have the kind of parents who get her out of that life!" Ah, yes, of course. If only we could take the generations of poverty, distress, maltreatment, lack of education and societal disregard that landed her there in the first place, she'd have a proper birthday! The sentiment, once picked apart, is that her birthday shouldn't come at taxpayer expense. Someone *else* needs to be responsible, am I right?
There's a fundamental injustice, though. We can't have it both ways. We can't say, "every child deserves a life of being wanted and celebrated" and then say, "but if the people in their life are not providing that it's not MY fault."
If we truly believe that there is a baseline, a basic life of pleasure and comforts that every child should have, don't we have a responsibility to secure that? Even if it hurts our pocketbooks?
When I hear people saying that it is the governments of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Mexico that are to blame for the plight of children and THOSE people should be responsible for securing the children's futures, I burn.
I burn.
I am consumed.
If there is a moral imperative of which WE are conscious which OTHERS ignore, guess whose responsibility it is to secure it? Ours. That is like watching an old lady walk into traffic blind, then pointing at the other onlookers and saying, "YOU should have known to give her your hand."
If you believe every child deserves to be loved, every child deserves a future, every child deserves a birthday cake- don't point your fingers elsewhere and say that it can't be our responsibility to open our borders and our homes. It has to be.
It just has to be.
If you want every child to have a birthday, you'd better start learning Spanish well enough to sing "Las Mañanitas" and get to baking cakes.


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With help from social media, MTV has revealed that its 30th annual MTV Video Music Awards will take place at the newly-opened Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The move to the popular arena will serve as the first time the VMA's have been taped in a location other than Manhattan, Los Angeles, or Las Vegas.
This year's awards show, which will take place on August 25th, will also mark the first time the VMA's have been in New York City since 2009. Over the past three years, the VMA's have been filmed in various venues in Los Angeles including the Staples Center and Nokia Theatre.
Following a series of grand opening concerts that featured noted Brooklyn emcee Jay Z, Barclays Center has become a go-to location in New York City for all things music-oriented.
Despite a large drop in viewers, last year's VMA's welcomed performances from Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, and more.
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UPDATE: Def Jam Records has confirmed today (August 5) that Kanye West is among performers at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. He is confirmed to be performing Yeezus single "Black Skinhead," which included creative involvement from Daft Punk, Gesaffelstein, and Lupe Fiasco.
2013 will mark West's seventh VMA performance, tying him with Madonna for most overall performances at the flagship award show. West VMA performances date back to a 2004 College Dropout medley.
West last performed "Otis" with Watch The Throne collaborator Jay Z in 2011.
RELATED: Jay-Z Releases Documentary Of Barclays Center Opening

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Today there are three zones in Monte Negro. Mamula placed in a fortress in the sea, now under reconstruction to a luxury resort. Not easy to get there. Zoneoftherock on a man-made island with a small chapel and a Madonna. Cannot get there without a boat trip. Durmitor on a mountain top in a National park in the north west and as far as I can see on maps there are no road to this place.
I have suggested three zones in Monte Negro which makes it possible for an ordinary turfer to take a zone in the country. 1. Outside Podgoricas airport. Almoast all European airports outside capitals have minimum one zone. 2. On a bridge in the old town of Podgorica. 3. Outside a cathedral in Kotor. Kotor is a on the World Heritage list at the most visited place in Monte Negro.
I hope we get these zones and make Monte Negro a real turf country.
Zones in Monte Negro
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Yes Kotor and even a beach zone in Budva
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Still no possible to ake zones in Monte Negro. Is there a zonemaket for Monte Negro and the Balkans? in the Balkans zones are very scare and additions much needed. In Albania a zone in Shodra the old capital would be nice. I have suggested three new zones today in Monte Negro an Albania
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Plastic-eating fungi
Biology is the raw material for synthetic biology.
In this paper, 'Biodegradation of polyester polyurethane by endophytic fungi' published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, the authors describe fungal isolates from the Ecuadorian rainforest with the potential for bioremediation.
From the abstract:
Bioremediation is … made possible by the vast metabolic diversity of the microbial world. To explore this diversity for the breakdown of plastic, we screened several dozen endophytic fungi for their ability to degrade the synthetic polymer polyester polyurethane (PUR). Several organisms demonstrated the ability to efficiently degrade PUR in both solid and liquid suspensions … Two Pestalotiopsis microspora isolates were uniquely able to grow on PUR as the sole carbon source under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. Molecular characterization of this activity suggests that a serine hydrolase is responsible for degradation of PUR.
A subsequent paper has since been published in Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology along similar lines, 'Degradation of polyurethane by Aspergillus flavus (ITCC 6051) isolated from soil'.
Identification of the enzymes (and the genes that code for them) and an understanding of metabolic steps involved may result in these traits being engineered into other, more suitable hosts. The pathways may also be improved or enzymatic function manipulated to suit a specific requirement.
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Well, as I'm sure you know, the Golden Globes were last night. Congrats to the luminous Natalie Portman for her win for Best Actress for Black Swan. Portman was featured in this month's Vogue, dishing about her dark and disturbing portrayal as Nina, a ballerina who destroys herself in the pursuit of perfection. I have not seen Black Swan yet, because I first heard that it was a horror film, which I don't do. At all. However, now it's been categorized as a psychological thriller, which I can stomach, even though it's not my favorite genre. I'm looking forward to seeing Ms. Portman's award-winning performance and I've always respected her talent, from her first role in "The Professional" to now.
Perhaps fittingly, dynamic design duo Rodarte was responsible for the creation of the tutusworn by Portman. Rodarte's signature is deconstructed garments, which display a dichotomy of both dream and nightmare, and embody discipline and passion, which I imagine parallels the movie itself.
To accept her award, Portman donned a pretty pink Viktor & Rolf dress, accented with an unfortunate red rose at the decolletage. It would've been better if she had had a tailor completely prune the distracting and awkward flower. On a positive note, Portman's choice in roles has earned her the respect of her peers and fans worldwide. She truly is one of the best actresses of her generation and very deserving of her award. So congratulations toNatalie Portman, Best Actress Golden Globe winner.
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Sources: Lakers sought Waiters, others in potential trade with Cavs
CLEVELAND — Trade discussions between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers continued Sunday, as the teams attempted to come to an agreement on a deal centered on Cavs center Andrew Bynum and Lakers big man Pau Gasol.
Sources said the Cavs are trying to get a trade finalized by the evening. The proposed deal would send Bynum's contract to the Lakers for Gasol. The Cavs would have to include another player for salary-cap purposes, and that is where the talks get sticky, sources indicated.
According to league sources, along with Bynum, the Lakers asked the Cavs for second-year guard Dion Waiters. The Cavs refused. The Lakers also requested a first-round draft pick, and when the Cavs said no, forward/center Anderson Varejao. That request was also shot down, sources said.
Bynum was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team last week. He has since been excused from team activities. If the Cavs trade or waive Bynum by Tuesday evening he is due just half of his $12.25 million for the season.
Gasol is in the final year of a $19-million contract.
If a trade is consummated, it is believed the Lakers would immediately waive Bynum.
The Cavs view the potential deal as if they are doing the Lakers a favor, sources said, by providing LA with some relief under the salary cap. The Cavs, meanwhile, would be receiving a player in Gasol who would help them make a playoff push and serve as a potential trade chip.
Another team not involved in these particular trade discussions has offered the Cavs a first-round draft pick for Waiters, sources said Sunday.


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How To Improve Visibility on Google Maps
So how to improve visibility on Google Maps? New local businesses often need help to take off. You need to promote your business and attract customers. Fortunately Google Maps can help; and we can help you understand the map system.
Local Search
Most of these searches are performed on the go; people look for somewhere to grab a coffee or get lunch, and Google's Map and 'snack pack' results will show up. The 'snack pack' means fewer results are visible and competition has become higher. Results are also often tailored to the searcher's personal location. This is often within a 1-2 mile radius and the 'best' results are highlighted.
People also often browse brick and mortar shops online before popping in to make a purchase. This makes it crucial to have a Google My Business page to ensure you are visible in the search results.
Your Google My Business Page
Google My Business listings are specifically designed for local businesses with a physical shop front. A GMB page means a pin on the map, with attached info. It's important to include as much information as possible to highlight the advantages of your premises. You need to make sure you verify your listing as soon as you can, and follow the guidelines to ensure the listing passes muster. The basic rules are that your contact information needs to be consistent and accurate, with the ability for customers to contact you during business hours.
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By this we mean you need to pay attention to the whole spectrum of optimisation and social media. Other review sites send powerful citation signals that Google considers with search and map listings.
You can't neglect your social media; regular posting will paint you as a fresh and appealing prospect. Most now have review sections themselves, and location tagging. This will help reinforce your online presence. The corresponding interaction with customers will help build your credibility. Other, more traditional techniques like press releases to local newspapers can still work. It's also a great way to get your brand out there.


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9 Tips for Selecting Bridal Accessories
You'd think finding the perfect bridal gown was the end of your wedding day dilemma. Sadly, you have one other thing to add on to your list of anxiety – selecting bridal accessories that go with your gown. Alternatively, you could suck it up and look at it as an opportunity to make your wedding day look more memorable. Whether you see it buying bridal accessories as good or bad, we are here to help you in your decision in selecting the perfect bridal accessories.
- Have your gown ready. The last thing you'd want is to find the perfect accessory which ends up not going with your wedding gown. If you can't decide on your dress or haven't started searching for it yet, read our guidelines to choosing a bridal gown here.
- Seek inspiration from classic movies. There's no better place to seek inspiration than your favorite timeless actress.
- Try them on. When you browse for your accessories, try them on even if they don't appeal to you at first glance. Placing them on your body or hair may make it look different and end up being what you want.
- Consider your options for hair accessories. Tiaras aren't the only accessory for brides – believe it or not! Bridal accessories range from fascinators to floral headpieces, classic veils to birdcage veils, and brooches to barrettes. Whats more, these examples are just the tip of the iceberg.
- Take hairstyle into consideration. For hair pieces, keep in mind how your hair will be styled on that day. Hair pins are normally used on a bun or chignon, while barrettes or hair combs look better with some hair tied up.
- Classic or vintage pieces go a long way. If you want to ensure that you won't look back at your wedding photos in regret, it may be wise to go with classic accessories. You can also look at hand-crafted pieces that are well-made for a similar effect.
- Stay true to yourself. As it is easy to get carried away with the wedding craze and choose a piece that is very current but not necessary you, you may end up not looking or feeling like yourself on your wedding day. Wedding days are personal events which you should not use solely to impress others.
- Don't be afraid to throw in some color. Color accents have gained popularity in the recent years, with colors ranging from a bold black for a late 50's feel to pastel tones for romance. Bright colors add a dash of modernity to your bridal look.
- Silver or gold; match them with your gown. Gold jewelry normally goes with dresses with gold or champagne elements. Silver, the more popular choice, go well with white and ivory gowns.
Now that you know a little more about selecting bridal accessories, it's time to hit the town or the World Wide Web to hunt for it!
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Love After Marriage (LAM) Workshop is based on the DVD curriculum developed by Barry and Lori Byrne, who have helped countless married couples experience a level of relationship they never thought possible.
With disarming transparency and vulnerability from their own lives, Barry and Lori share insights on how to draw closer to your spouse and the overwhelming benefits of pushing past the hurts and disconnection that we all have felt from time to time.
When you go through LAM, you will:
1. Learn how to develop deeper intimacy by inviting God to play an active role in your relationship.
2. Practice implementing simple and practical tools that will help you build and protect your connection. With the right tool set, even the most stressful and difficult of problems becomes an opportunity to become even closer with your spouse.
3. Gain insight and wisdom on how to further connect on an emotional, sexual and spiritual level.
The LAM marriage course taught us the ability to invite Holy Spirit into every aspect of our marriage, which naturally brought us closer and increased our intimacy. During the course the entire atmosphere of our home was shifted and our children were drawn towards a closer relationship with Jesus.Ryan & Jacqui Minietti
LAM was without a doubt the most impactful marriage course we have ever done! We were both deeply ministered to by Holy Spirit and our "oneness" has definately gone to "next level" in every area! We are also so grateful to Jesus for the beautiful friendships and community formed during our LAM journey! #musthaveLAMMartin and Abigail Ellary
LAM was life changing not only because it gave us tools as a couple to use in our marriage moving forward, but we have used these tools with our children too and seen such breakthrough as a family unit!Ant and Des Govender


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I wish I was on vacation…June 26, 2011
You may not be aware of this but I've been known to dabble in documentary film making. Connie has all of the talent when it comes to capturing "stills" (that's artistic talk for pictures)- but as far as cinematic skill- it's all ME baby!
I've embedded a little number that I'm submitting to the Cannes film festival this year- I like to call it "zoomy, za-zoom-zoom; bike ride to Armageddon".
If you're moved to tears- it's okay. I intentionally engineered this film to tug at the heart strings while at the same time encouraging the viewer's soul to soar like an eagle far, far above all of the ugliness that one might experience on a 50-mile morning commute along the DC beltway- I may be projecting- but the bottom line is this movie will change your life. CIAO! "the Shane"


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Today I had a visitation from the gourmet fairy, who helped me invent this peculiar dish.
YUM! I had it with some baked cod. Tastes like spring!
If you find dandelion greens too strong, you might try substituting spinach or chard. In that case I guess you'd want to add it last, after everything else, since it's much tenderer than dandelion greens. You might also want to add a little lemon juice (dandelion greens have a nice tartness).
Springy Zingy Greens
1 large bunch dandelion greens, chopped coarsely
2 medium to large leeks, sliced
1 dozen mushrooms (shiitake are really good), chopped coarsely
1/2 cup almonds, chopped coarsely
sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg
tamari to taste
Heat a little canola or other mild oil or butter in a pan. Add leeks and saute for a few minutes, until they start to get soft. Add dandelion greens, mushrooms, and almonds. Stir and saute some more, adding tamari to taste and a grating of nutmeg.


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Jumping in feet first - Day 1
My "build good habits and be kind to myself" challenge began in earnest yesterday, and I'm pretty happy with progress.
First up, I grabbed my camera and took myself out for a walk. About 45 minutes of stalking wildlife seemed like a good start to my plan to move every day.
A visit to the nail salon in the afternoon for a much-needed mani/pedi topped off my day. How good are those massaging foot spa chairs?
|Pretty pink toes. Ignore the scratches from recent gardening adventures.
I think I'm getting the hang of this. Onwards.


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If you missed our Sachet Bead Tutorial previously, you can revisit Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3.
For this project, you will need:
8 oz Sachet Beads
2.5 oz Fragrance Oil
Phase 1: Measure sachet beads, mica and fragrance oil into a glass jar that has a tightly fitting lid.
Phase 2: Cover with a lid and allow to sit for up to 1 week. Agitate several times a day. The beads will eventually absorb the fragrance oil and become dry to the touch. Some fragrances absorb quickly and others require longer to absorb. Be sure to agitate frequently to ensure color and fragrance are distributed uniformly.
Phase 3: When beads have dried, distribute them into our glass jars with daisy cut out lids. A handy safety seal is included to prevent beads from pouring out of the lid in transit. Simply instruct the receiver to shake the beads upon receipt, then remove the seal to enjoy the fragrance!
Note: Avoid allowing the beads to lay directly on any surface as the fragrance and/or mica may damage plastic or upholstered surfaces.
FYI: If you are feeling creative, try combining different colors and/or scents in the same jar.
Allison saw these at a Big Box store where they were retailing between $12-$15/jar. They are simple (and relatively inexpensive) to make!


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Multi-Camera Visual SLAM
Multi-Camera Visual SLAM
Multi-Camera Visual SLAM (CVIU 09)
Probabilistic Structure Matching for Visual SLAM with a Multi-Camera Rig, Michael Kaess and Frank Dellaert, Computer Vision and Image Understanding, 2009
We propose to use a multi-camera rig for simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), providing flexibility in sensor placement on mobile robot platforms while exploiting the stronger localization constraints provided by omni-directional sensors. In this context, we present a novel probabilistic approach to data association, that takes into account that features can also move between cameras under robot motion. Our approach circumvents the combinatorial data association problem by using an incremental expectation maximization algorithm. In the expectation step we determine a distribution over correspondences by sampling. In the maximization step, we find optimal parameters of a density over the robot motion and environment structure. By summarizing the sampling results in so-called virtual measurements, the resulting optimization simplifies to the equivalent optimization problem for known correspondences. We present results for simulated data, as well as for data obtained by a mobile robot equipped with a multi-camera rig.
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Adrian Durrant takes us through a Pyranha Thighbrace Install upgrade.
Lots of people lately have been purchasing Pyranha club spec boats and asking about upgrading the boat with thigh braces, this is a really simple job to do and will take about 10 minutes to complete.
By adding thigh braces will give you much better control of the boat especially in moving water whilst edging the boat, it also allows you to upgrade to a ratchet backrest with the thigh braces pre drilled to take a ratchet.
Here's a quick step by step guide to fitting Connect thigh braces into a club spec Z-One.


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I'm aware that the route network tool is old and subject to be rebuilt and so on, but just a curiosity of a bug anyway.
If I open the route network map it shows 2019 activities as standard, but not activities for the latest two weeks for some strange reason. Latest shown activity for me with 2019 selected is 11th of April. To also show the most recent activities among the 50 tracks shown I have to select show all years.
Thought just mentioning it as a minor bug.


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Friday, July 27, 2012
Las Manos Gallery & Andersonville Sidewalk Sale!
Las Manos Gallery is participating in Andersonville's Sidewalk Sale Friday July 27th and Saturday the 28th.
Items featured: Furniture built by local artists, sculpture and odds & ends from the owner's own collection of eclectic gatherings!
Hours: 11am - 5pm!
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Probably you know someone that smokes cigarettes and you wonder whether you should counsel them to try using e-cigarettes instead. Should you or shouldn't you?
A couple of sources that I trust - Centers for Disease Control and Harvard Medical School state unequivocally that e-cigarettes are safer than tobacco cigarettes. Once stated, both rush to add that e-cigarettes are not a healthy lifestyle selection.
The American Cancer Society recently published a position statement saying that the current generation of e-cigs is less harmful than conventional cigarettes, but the long-term health risk is unknown. The organization also notes that 1 in 5 deaths is smoking related.
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The aerosols inhaled from e-cigs include:
- Nicotine
- Ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs
- Flavoring such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to a serious lung disease
- Volatile organic compounds
- Cancer-causing chemicals
- Heavy metals such as nickel, tin, and lead
Supposedly there are zero-nicotine e-cigs, although some have been measured to actually contain nicotine.
Nicotine of course, raises blood pressure and heart rate in addition to possible insulin resistance, leading to type-2 diabetes.
University of Iowa researchers published that more people are trying e-cigs, but fewer continue smoking e-cigarettes. Suspected, but not proven in the study is that e-cigs could be leading users to traditional cigarettes.
But what about e-cigarettes in helping someone stop smoking? To date, studies have not shown it. But the bottom line is the American Cancer Society considers e-cigs less harmful than tobacco cigarettes.


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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Guess The Army Will Soon Swear Personal Allegiance to President* Trump
The Army is denying it's their truck and saying "oh, it might be military surplus". Riight, a nine-vehicle convoy of recent-model Humvees, all the personal property of some dudes who ride around in them without license places?
History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme. And this rhyme is one of dark horror.
UPDATE: They were SEALs. Which I guess isn't too surprising, as the special warfare dudes generally regard themselves as being above the law, rules, or accountability.
p.s.: This person should STFU. She bears no small part of responsibility for this mess.
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- B said...
That bumper number should be trackable.
And no plates, so prolly not surplus.
- January 31, 2017 at 2:07 PM
- hans said...
I've grandkids in service and Trumpism is rampant
- January 31, 2017 at 7:09 PM
- Gary in Bama said...
It is about time our military supports a leader that supports them.
- January 31, 2017 at 8:12 PM
When I was in, my ship was crewed with mostly Republicans, but the President was still Commander in Chief and usually was respected at least for that.
This may have changed with Obama, but I hope the military in general still respects civilian control of the military. Even if individual civilians (*cough* Mabus *cough*) are derided.
- January 31, 2017 at 9:00 PM
- CenterPuke88 said...
Er, Gary, the military supports the Constitution, that document they swear to protect. The President is the Commander-in-Chief, but the military is required to disobey an illegal order from him. The classic strongman move is changing the oath to supporting him vs the country (See Hitler, Adolph), negating that minor roadblock.
- January 31, 2017 at 11:31 PM
- Sikhandtake said...
"The classic strongman move is changing the oath to supporting him vs the country (See Hitler, Adolph), negating that minor roadblock."
Trump would just change what the oath MEANS, to enough to the military to matter. I'd expect that even now, a frightening, if small, percentage of the military already believes that almost anything the president orders is legal, because...he's the president.
- February 1, 2017 at 5:22 AM
- Slybrarian said...
Looks like the Army is telling the truth. The vehicles actually belong to the SEALS. Somehow this is not surprising, given recent reports about poor supervision and their even longer history of self-promotion. I'm not sure how the rest of the special forces community puts up with these guys.
- February 2, 2017 at 9:07 AM
- dinthebeast said...
"The flag shown in the video was unauthorized."
-Doug in Oakland
- February 2, 2017 at 4:16 PM
- Brian Train said...
Jim Wright (Stonekettle Station) posted a long comment somewhere (that I can't find now, unfortunately, but it was not on his own blog) about how the culprit unit was not SEALs, but Ordinary Sailors who do support for SEAL units, moving a convoy of trucks from one base to another... and one dumbass probably thought it would be funny to do this, young servicement doing stupid stuff happens all the time but not quite like this, someone is getting a new one torn for him right now, but they'll grin and say yessir and think of something else stupid to do next week, because that's what you do before you grow up and turn into a Navy CWO...
It gave some good perspective, but hoo boy, this is unprofessional... couldn't they have put up a blow-up sex doll or something?
- February 3, 2017 at 5:03 PM


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I chose to do the MA in German Studies at UCC because I liked the mix of modules they had to offer. The mix of literature, film studies and pedagogy provides a great choice for any Masters student. The German Department have been massively accommodating and helpful. They are all really approachable, and I feel that if I did have any problems, that I could comfortably speak to any member of the staff without it being an issue. I am thoroughly enjoying the course, and I have no regrets in choosing the MA in German Studies at UCC.Linda O'Connor, MA in German Studies, 2011
Hi, my name is Julia. I graduated with a Masters in Psychology from the University of Regensburg in southern Germany. Throughout my studies I have been researching and writing about the area of "Intercultural Communication." This is a very interdisciplinary research field which makes it exiting and challenging at the same time. The Department of German at UCC offers a broad variety of research opportunities in this area. That's why I came here to do my PhD with Dr. Claire O'Reilly. My doctoral thesis is entitled 'Theory and Practice of Intercultural Learning in Bicultural Encounters.'Julia Bürger, PhD in German Studies
Hello, my name is Philip Cronin The M.A. in German Studies offers the postgraduate student an absolutely terrific insight into the different subject areas within the field, with a generous range of modules on offer, covering various topics within the sphere of German Studies, with lecturers who are not only friendly and helpful but who are also experienced and established in their fields. I chose to specialize in the areas of "Teaching and Learning of German, Language, Literature and Culture" and "Film and Cultural Memory". I wrote my thesis on the pro-Irish Propaganda Films made in Germany during the Nazi period. Particular credit must be given to my supervisors, who were able to guide me in the right direction regarding my research and writing of the thesis.Philip Cronin, MA in German Studies, 2008
My name is Nevin McCarthy. I am from Germany, and married to a Corkman with three children. I am currently studying for an MA in German Studies at UCC on a part-time basis. The course is interdisciplinary which is great: I have learned how to use drama methods in a foreign language classroom, which is crucial for me as a teacher; the module 'Intercultural Communication' gives a solid foundation in that academic field also important for teaching today. My other modules give me good grounding in research skills, presentation skills and academic writing. I already have a HDip in Education and hope to increase my profile with the MA German Studies in the job market. My lecturers take my personal situation into consideration in regards to arranging the timetable so that keeping other various appointments have never been an issue. I am delighted to be able to study at UCC, an institution of excellence that speaks for itself, in the heart of Cork City,Nevin McCarthy, MA in German Studies 2012
|In 2002 I did my PhD in Foreign Language Teaching Research at the Department of German at UCC. Under the supervision of Dr. Manfred Schewe I had the incredible opportunity to conduct ground-breaking research into the teaching and learning of German grammar through drama pedagogy. My book Drama Grammatik. Dramapädagogische Ansätze für den Grammatikunterricht Deutsch als Fremdsprache was published in 2003. I am now Professor and Language Program Director in the Department of Germanic Studies at Indiana University, USA.
Susanne Even, PhD in German Studies
As a mature student living in Kerry, with the commitments of family and part-time work, I took two years to complete the MA programme. The part-time option gave me time to savour every bit of an exciting intellectual and personal journey! I found the German Department extremely welcoming and supportive, and wherever possible, schedules were arranged to suit the needs of the MA students.Nora O'Dwyer, MA in German Studies, 2009
Links for Graduate Studies
Useful Links for Postgraduate Students
- Initial Postgraduate Application Process: www.pac.ie/
- Graduate Studies at UCC: www.ucc.ie/en/graduatestudies/
- Graduate School, College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences: www.ucc.ie/en/cacsss/grads/
- Postgraduate Module Descriptions, Department of German: www.ucc.ie/modules/descriptions/page032.html
- Graduate Studies Forms: www.ucc.ie/en/graduatestudies/forms/
- Layout of thesis: www.ucc.ie/en/graduatestudies/current/thesis/Layout/
- Funding: Irish research council: Employment based postgraduate programme: www.research.ie
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Trump has killed the DACA program — "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" — allowing people brought to America before age 16 to stay.
Most of these 800,000 are educated and employed, pay taxes, and contribute to society. They cannot legally work absent DACA. Some have served in our military. A majority have siblings who are U.S. citizens. A quarter have kids who are. They were induced to come forward and register with the government on the promise that the information wouldn't be used against them. To break that promise, breaking up American families, is indefensibly cruel and base.
Trump claims to love these kids — shedding buckets of crocodile tears for them. He says Congress should fix this. So has he proposed legislation? Of course not. The idea that Congress will, within his 6-month deadline, pass a law it could never pass before (remember the "Dreamer" act?) insults our intelligence. Yet another huge Trump lie.
Trump also claims this is simply about enforcing the law. Obama is condemned for promulgating DACA by executive order. Yet Trump did exactly the same, getting around existing immigration law by executive order, with his Muslim ban. Anyhow his newfound reverence for law is piquant right after he pardoned Joe Arpaio, convicted of defying court orders. But Arpaio was a poster boy for the war on immigrants; especially brown-skinned ones. These actions cater to Trump's most xenophobic racist fans. America used to be governed toward its highest aspirations; now, the lowest.
I heard Alternative Radio the other night; it's a left-wing program but helps sharpen my thinking. Thomas Frank was discussing the political landscape. I previously reviewed one of his books quite negatively. But he's an engaging speaker I enjoyed hearing. And nowadays I'm weirdly sympathetic toward people like him. I particularly relished Frank calling Trump a "mountebank." A lovely archaic word, and deliciously apt.
My local paper has been filled with anti-Trump reader letters. But one on Tuesday caught my attention — by David Hauber of Troy — who voted for Trump. "I believed that Trump would be good for America," Hauber writes. "I thought our government needed a shakeup, and that the 'swamp' was spiraling out of control. How could we go wrong with a successful businessman* who claimed he would make America great again?"
He found out. "I was wrong," says Hauber. "Failure to protect Americans, uphold our laws, and understand the difference between facts and lies has made America the laughingstock of the world and endangered us all. This is the opposite of making America great again."
His final words: "I am sorry."
It takes a big person to admit they were wrong and apologize (which the mountebank never does). So far it's been disheartening that so many Trump voters won't either. But thank you, David Hauber, for a glimmer of hope.
I too regret my last presidential vote (for Libertarian Gary Johnson). I did agonize over it; I didn't like Clinton's politics, character, or personality. Yet compared with Trump . . . ! Not a day passes without my reflecting how much better off we'd be if she'd won.
* Successful? At defrauding customers (Trump University) and screwing anyone who invested in, or did work on, his projects.


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Unforgettably creative and cultural getaways.
We expect our holidays to be refreshing and relaxing but what else can they be? How about educate, inform and excite in equal measure? There are hidden gems all around the world just waiting to be discovered, experienced and remembered so here are just three ideas to get you started.
Whether you are a novice with the camera or an experienced snapper, photography tours offer a memorable experience. Being coached by expert photographers allows you to improve and develop during your holiday. You will be discovering new places in a distinctly different way and will have the opportunity to see a master at work. In addition, these tours are often run in groups leading to shared experiences and new-found friendships.
Learning new skills in a practical environment is good, but learning new skills in strikingly stunning locations is even better. Destinations cover the globe but holiday providers such as Exodus give a comprehensive overview of what is available. Discovering not just the obvious but the unseen is another perk and people can't say 'no' to a viewing of your holiday snaps!
There is nothing wrong with choosing Florida, the Canaries or a Greek island for your holiday, but how about selecting a truly alternative destination? Though Burma was shrouded in secrecy for many years, it is now taking its first steps towards true democracy. In fact, Burma is a country ready to welcome the world. As a result of its history, much of Burma remains preserved and is now a perfect example of colonial influence on indigenous culture ready for exploration.
Visitors can trek to ancient temples, wander through unspoilt villages and meet the locals in populous towns. The Burmese are warm, welcoming and thrilled to see tourists arriving on their shores once more. Just imagine being amongst the first to fully experience all Burma has to offer it's an almost irresistible invitation.
If you are a budding Indiana Jones, an archaeology tour could be just for you. Often run in small groups in order to maximise viewing opportunities these tours take in much of the ancient world. Much like photography tours, the best archaeological expeditions are run by experts in the field. Their wide-reaching knowledge of sites such as the Acropolis in Athens and Rome's Pantheon mean you will experience more than the usual sight-seeing.
Of course, Rome and Greece were the giants of the ancient world but there are other destinations that offer just as much interest and intrigue. You might explore the sites of Troy and Sparta in modern day Turkey and Greece, discovering how history has influenced modernity in a memorable way. Or how about Jordan? Home to stunning scenery and historically significant monuments, Jordan is a small but perfectly formed country ideal for an architectural journey.
A holiday with something extra provides so much more. Even if these ideas do not whet your appetite, there are many more cultural and creative opportunities ready for discovery.
Author Bio: Harry McFadden is a travel journalist with many years of experience. He writes regularly for a range of websites and magazines and is particularly interested in unusual excursions, such as those provided by Exodus


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This month's Rikka arrangement by students:
Students have already completed 2 lessons, and the 3rd lesson is the lesson to use Ukezutsu.
My students have spent 3-4 hours to complete this arrangement, which I was hoping for them to complete in two hours.
By Janice (This picture is not taken from the front.):
By Naoko:
Tradittional Rikka, or Rikka Shofutai, has the following NEW recommended curriculum from Ikenobo Kyoto headquarters:
Rikka Introduction – Level 1: the minimum of 5 lessons,
Rikka Introduction – Level 2: the minimum of 5 lessons,
Rikka Introduction – Level 3: the minimum of 5 lessons.
After these "Introduction" lessons, which consists of the minimum of total of 15 lessons in the time span of 2 to 3 years, a student would have mastered the basic techniques of Rikka. Several of my students are currently at the stage of the third to fifth lessons of Rikka Introduction – Level 1. From my teaching experiences with my students, it seems 10 lessons or so may be needed for each Level before proceeding to the next Level.
A student who completed the above introductory classes can proceed to the intermediate classes of Rikka (Shofutai). The intermediate classes teach about 30 different traditional Rikka arrangements (theme), based on the instruction book "7 Tips for Material Usage & 19 Rikka Motifs (Themes)". A student would learn each style by taking a couple of lessons for each arrangement (style). This process would normally take 4 years or more.
Then, the student can proceed to more advanced and creative level of Rikka, taking such large-scale arrangement as Mikizukuri Rikka and Rikka Sunamono.
The master-level Rikka arrangers could further proceed to the Okuden level of Rikka after learning the most of advanced level motifs (themes).
Separately, a student who has completed the Rikka Introduction – Levels 1 through 3 can start to work on Rikka Shimputai.


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Negotiations will probably come into play after Donington on July 7th. That's right, since the British round will represent the turning point for the World Superbike, then a two-month break will follow.
The right opportunity to make the necessary assessments and eventually move the pawns for next year. At the moment, the only two riders who don't need to look around are Johnny Rea and Chaz Davies. Both the Northern Irishman and the Welshman, in fact, signed a two-year contract last year that binds them to their respective teams for 2020.
The season to come is undoubtedly one of great expectations at Honda, since HRC will show off its new bike. Given the strong investment made by the Japanese, it becomes easy to predict the engagement of a top rider in a team. One who has been followed is definitely Alvaro Bautista, this year's revelation riding the Panigale V4, which we disclosed in the last few hours. The road that leads to the Spanish rider is certainly not easy for Honda, since Ducati's priority will be to secure him for the next season, in some way, avoiding to find itself in the same situation that happened to Jorge Lorenzo in MotoGP.
Exactly, since Bautista-Ducati are a winning combination and the results achieved by n.19 in this Championship are the proof. If Honda has to pick through the Superbike World Championship, the only top rider to bet on seems to be the Spaniard. Alternatively, they'll have to look elsewhere, or in the MotoGP, or consider test driver Stefan Bradl. Certainly, they'll want to take home a first-line HRC rider but will have to figure out who'll ride with him. The best clue seems a renewed contract with Leon Camier, whose current one will expire at the end of the season. Then there's the Kiyonari issue. The Japanese rider still has a two-year contract, but this is exclusively related to Moriwaki.
Having previously mentioned Donington, we'll see Scott Redding at work in a month on the British track. As revealed by Motorcycle News, the British rider, who is currently engaged in the BSB after leaving the MotoGP, will be with Ducati as a wildcard. Who knows. Could this be a first contact in view of 2020 with the World Championship paddock?
Meanwhile, the other teams certainly aren't just standing there watching. At Yamaha, van der Mark and Lowes have an option for 2020 and the same goes for BMW with Reiterberger and Sykes. It's difficult for Shaun Muir to give up after only one year at 66, or rather, the one who oversaw the development of the S 1000 RR. On the other hand, Leon Haslam, called to secure a place for 2020 in the Kawasaki official team, is due to arrive. At the moment, the results don't seem to reward Leon, even if the latter seems to be the perfect companion for Johnny, so as not to give him trouble like what happened with Sykes in the pit. And what about Marco Melandri and Sandro Cortese, whose contracts also expire at the end of the season with GRT. All the riders of the independent teams are practically all in the same situation, like Torres, Mercado, Laverty, the new entry - Baz, and the young Toprak Razgatlioglu. With regard to the latter, there has been talk about a possible transition to the official team alongside Rea but, to date, the opportunity hasn't yet arrived. Could 2020 be the lucky year?
Rea: 2 years, expires 2020
Haslam: 1 year, expires 2019
Davies: 2 years, expires 2020
Bautista: 1 year, expires 2019
Rinaldi: 1 year, expires 2019
Lowes: 1 year + option for 2020
Van der Mark: 1 year + option for 2020
Melandri: 1 year, expires 2019
Cortese: 1 year, expires 2019
Reiterberger: 1 year + option for 2020
Sykes: 1 year + option for 2020
Camier: 1 year, expires 2019
Kiyonari: 2 years, expires 2020 with Moriwaki
Razgatlioglu: 1 year, expires 2019
Torres: 1 year, expires 2019
Delbianco: 1 year, expires 2019.
Mercado: 1 year, expires 2019
Laverty: 1 year, expires 2019
Baz: 1 year, expires 2019


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Berlinale Documentary Highlights
Panorama Dokumente giving political insights The Berlinale section Panorama Dokumente is presenting 20 documentaries this year. Aside from films deepening insight into political events – Red, White & The Green, about the last election in Iran and Budrus, about Palestinian life with the fence, the programme includes works that are cinematographic in nature. For instance, … Sigue leyendo


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RFE/RL NEWSLINE Vol. 3, No. 196, Part II, 7 October 1999
___________________________________________________________ RFE/RL NEWSLINE Vol. 3, No. 196, Part II, 7 October 1999 A daily report of developments in Eastern and Southeastern Europe, Russia, the Caucasus and Central Asia prepared by the staff of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. This is Part II, a compilation of news concerning Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. Part I covers Russia, Transcaucasia and Central Asia and is distributed simultaneously as a second document. Back issues of RFE/RL Newsline and the OMRI Daily Digest are online at RFE/RL's Web site: http://www.rferl.org/newsline xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Headlines, Part II * BELARUSIAN AUTHORITIES CONTINUE TO PUT PRESSURE ON INDEPENDENT MEDIA * LITHUANIAN PARLIAMENT APPROVES PARTIAL IGNALINA SHUTDOWN * VOJVODINA MARKS ANNIVERSARY OF 'YOGURT REVOLUTION' End Note: A TIME FOR SERGEANTS xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx EAST-CENTRAL EUROPE BELARUSIAN AUTHORITIES CONTINUE TO PUT PRESSURE ON INDEPENDENT MEDIA. Minsk tax inspectors have requested that the State Press Committee close the independent weekly "Belaruskaya maladzyozhnaya," Belapan and RFE/RL's Belarusian Service reported on 6 October. According to those inspectors, the weekly's editorial office is not located at the official address that it registered with the committee, which, they said, violates the press law. Tatsyana Melnichuk, chief editor of "Belaruskaya maladzyozhnaya," said she was told in a private conversation with a tax inspector that there is "an instruction from the top" to close down the weekly. "Belaruskaya maladzyozhnaya" appeared in 1994 and was run by radio journalists after the authorities closed down the radio station of the same name. JM PACE LAYS DOWN CONDITIONS FOR READMISSION OF BELARUS. Wolfgang Behrendt, rapporteur of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe for Belarus, said in Minsk on 6 October that Belarus can regain its special guest status in the PACE only after fulfilling three conditions. According to Behrendt, Belarus must hold free and democratic parliamentary elections in 2000, increase the powers of the parliament, and improve its human rights record. Behrendt said the election code currently discussed in Belarus's National Assembly must be improved, and he offered help from Strasbourg experts. Behrendt also expressed concern over the disappearance of prominent oppositionists in Belarus. "How was this possible in a country where state control over all the spheres of public life is so extremely strong?" RFE/RL's Belarusian Service quoted him as saying. JM UKRAINE'S VITRENKO CONFIDENT SHE'LL REACH RUNOFF AGAINST KUCHMA. In her first news conference since the 2 October grenade attack, presidential candidate Natalya Vitrenko said in Kyiv on 6 October that she hopes to defeat President Leonid Kuchma in the second round of the presidential elections, scheduled for 14 November. "I know that in the final stage I will have a fierce fight with Leonid Kuchma," she noted, having dismissed the other candidates as "weak politicians." Vitrenko said she does not accuse anybody of staging the attempt on her life, but she added that "practically" all other candidates are interested in removing her from the political arena. JM PACE SAYS UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL RACE 'NOT FULLY OPEN OR FAIR.' Anne Severinsen, PACE rapporteur for Ukraine, said at a meeting with parliamentary speaker Oleksandr Tkachenko in Kyiv on 6 October that the presidential campaign in Ukraine "has so far not been fully open or fair," Interfax reported. Severinsen cited threats to presidential candidates and journalists, administration interference in the election campaign, and unequal media access for candidates. She asked President Kuchma "to guarantee freedom of the press" in Ukraine and, in particular, to ban tax inspectors from investigating media outlets until after the presidential ballot. Kuchma's spokesman Oleksandr Martynenko said the PACE's recommendation will be carefully studied, but he dismissed the monitor's conclusions as superficial, Reuters reported. JM UKRAINIAN PARLIAMENT ASKS VOTERS TO MAKE 'ONLY RIGHT CHOICE' ON 31 OCTOBER. The Supreme Council on 6 October appealed to the Ukrainian people to make the "only right choice" in the 31 October presidential ballot. That choice, they said, is one of "your conscience and reason." The appeal accused Kuchma and his entourage of violating the principle of equal possibilities for all candidates in the campaign and of monopolizing the state-controlled media. Ukraine's economy is "a ruin on which only a handful of oligarchs and state officials flourish...thanks to preferences granted to them by the president," it added. JM LITHUANIAN PARLIAMENT APPROVES PARTIAL IGNALINA SHUTDOWN. The Lithuanian parliament on 5 October approved the government's energy strategy for 2000-2005, which calls for the closure of the first unit at the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant by 2005. The measure, which passed by a 63 to 31 vote, is conditional on foreign assistance, Reuters reported. During the heated session, former Premier Gediminas Vagnorius called for the document to be further revised to ensure foreign funding support for the shutdown before setting a timetable, but the measure was defeated. The next energy strategy, due in 2004, will deal with the fate of the second unit at Ignalina. The implementation plan for the 2000-2005 strategy will be submitted in March 2000, according to BNS. MH LITHUANIAN ECONOMICS MINISTER EXPLAINS IRANIAN OIL STORY. Under pressure from the media, the parliament, and the government, Eugenijus Maldeikis explained on 6 October that his comments about purchasing Iranian crude oil have been "blown out of proportion," BNS reported. Maldeikis had suggested that Lithuania will discuss crude purchases from Iran(see "RFE/RL Newsline," 6 October 1999). He explained that there have been no negotiations, just an "elementary general discussion." Foreign Minister Algirdas Saudargas, apparently caught off guard by the comments on Iran, stressed that Lithuania has not held and will not be holding talks with Iran over crude purchases. The parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee is also calling for an inquiry into Maldeikis's comments. MH POLISH COALITION CONTINUE TO DISCUSS CABINET CHANGES. The Solidarity Electoral Action (AWS) and the Freedom Union are continuing talks on the restructuring of Jerzy Buzek's cabinet, PAP reported on 6 October. AWS leader Marian Krzaklewski said the coalition will continue in office until its term ends in 2001 and added he does not believe there will be early parliamentary elections. Krzaklewski also said the coalition has considered several options for a cabinet reshuffle but did not discuss a change of the prime minister. Meanwhile, a September survey by the OBOP polling agency showed that 68 percent of respondents believe Poland has taken a "wrong turn." A late September survey by the CBOS polling agency said Jerzy Buzek's cabinet has only 16 percent support, down from 24 percent in July. JM CZECH ROMA CONTINUE PROTEST IN USTI NAD LABEM. Romany protesters from Usti nad Labem and other Czech towns continued their protest on 6 October against the construction of the wall that would separate Roma from other residents, CTK reported. Ondrej Gina, spokesman for the association of Romany regional representatives, said the Roma intend to take their case to the Constitutional Court. He also said that they are advised on legal matters by the Budapest-based Center for Romany Rights. Gina said he has received a fax from former South African President Nelson Mandela, which he considers to be "great encouragement." The Novy Bor Cultural Union of Roma issued a statement demanding that the parliament use "all constitutional means" to stop the construction of the fence. Otherwise, the statement said, "hundreds of Roma" will travel to the site and "violate the law." MS CZECH PRESIDENT ADDRESSES HOLOCAUST CONFERENCE. "Czech skinheads who shout Nazi slogans do not realize that if Nazism had prevailed, they would not exist," Vaclav Havel told a conference on the Jewish and Romany Holocaust in Prague on 6 October. Havel said that "whoever denies the past or casts doubt on it, be it an American neo-Nazi, a member of the German Witiko-Bund, or a Czech skinhead, is equally dangerous to democracy." Karel Holomek, chairman of the Association of Moravian Roma, said the Romany Holocaust remains "relatively unknown" both because the communist regime's policy was assimilationist and because of a "deep- rooted aversion toward Roma in Czech society, which refuses to admit that Roma suffered owing to their cultural difference during World War II." MS U.S. FIRST LADY IN SLOVAKIA. Hillary Rodham Clinton met with President Rudolf Schuster and Prime Minister Mikulas Dzurinda in Bratislava on 6 October, AP reported. Clinton encouraged the government to continue to work for the improvement of the situation of the country's national minorities. She said that by signing an agreement with Hungary on reconstructing the bridge linking the two countries over the River Danube, "you are making a statement about the world Slovakia wants to be part of." MS SLOVAKIA APPROVES PLAN FOR JOINING NATO. The government on 6 October approved the National Program for NATO Accession, which is based on the Membership Action Plan approved by NATO at its summit in Washington earlier this year. Foreign Minister Eduard Kukan told journalists that Slovakia "is interested in becoming a NATO member as soon as possible." He added that U.S. President Bill Clinton promised Dzurinda that Slovakia's accession could take place by 2001. Jan Figel and Jozef Pivarci, state secretaries in the Foreign and Defense Ministries, are to submit the plan to NATO headquarters in Brussels on 11 October and NATO is to assess it by March, CTK reported. MS HUNGARIAN PARTIES WITHDRAW FROM BY-ELECTIONS. Istvan Csurka, chairman of the extreme-right Hungarian Justice and Life Party (MIEP), announced on 6 October that his party is withdrawing its candidates for the local by-elections in Szekesfehervar and Siofok in order to benefit the "national side." MIEP spokesman Bela Gyori said the party had not received a request for support from the governing coalition, but he added that MIEP supporters "will know for whom to vote on 10 October." Prime Minister Viktor Orban, chairman of FIDESZ, and Ibolya David, chairwoman of the Democratic Forum (MDF), have agreed that the MDF-People's Party candidate in Szekesfehervar will step down in order to benefit the FIDESZ- Smallholders' candidate. MSZ SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE VOJVODINA MARKS ANNIVERSARY OF 'YOGURT REVOLUTION.' As many as 8,000 protesters gathered in Novi Sad on 6 October to mark the 11th anniversary of the seizure of power in Vojvodina by supporters of Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic. In 1988, pro-Milosevic demonstrators threw pots of yogurt at government buildings, but 11 years later protesters lit candles to honor victims of Milosevic's rule. Vojvodina opposition leader Nenad Canak told the crowd: "We cannot escape from Milosevic because he is not human, he is pollution," Reuters reported. Elsewhere, some 5,000 anti- Milosevic demonstrators turned out in Belgrade, as did a few hundred people in Cacak and Pancevo. PM DRASKOVIC BLASTS MILOSEVIC'S 'EVIL EMPIRE.' The Serbian Renewal Movement's (SPO) leader Vuk Draskovic said in Belgrade on 6 October that Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's rule is "an empire of evil, which causes only death and has destroyed everything," AP reported. The SPO leader spoke at the funeral of three of his aides, who died recently in a mysterious traffic accident. Draskovic has called the accident an "assassination attempt" against him that was organized by the authorities (see "RFE/RL Newsline," 6 October 1999). Elsewhere, SPO officials said the police are planning to issue a report saying that the unidentified driver of the truck that caused the accident did so in an attempt to pass another vehicle. Draskovic has charged that the driver deliberately swerved into his lane for no apparent reason. Finally, the state-run Tanjug news agency reported that police have detained Draskovic aide Vladimir Nikolic in custody on charges of "revealing official secrets." Nikolic is a former employee of the secret service. PM DJUKANOVIC: 'NO ORDINARY ACCIDENT.' Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic said he does "not want to add to the tensions" in Serbia by commenting on Draskovic's accident, London's "The Independent" reported on 7 October. He stressed nonetheless that it "was no ordinary traffic accident if the leader of the most important opposition party...barely survives a car crash at this very sensitive political moment." PM DRASKOVIC KEY TO OPPOSITION SUCCESS? Many observers in Belgrade believe that opposition protests are unlikely to become large enough to threaten Milosevic's hold on power unless Draskovic joins them, VOA's Serbian Service reported on 7 October. The previous day, Social Democratic leader Vuk Obradovic appealed to Draskovic to take part in the protests and thereby help transform them into an expression of the will "of the entire nation." The SPO leader had previously criticized the demonstrations as ineffective. VOA added that some observers expect former General Momcilo Perisic, who heads the Movement for Democratic Serbia, to soon join the opposition's protests (see "RFE/RL Balkan Report," 10 August 1999). PM SERBIAN OPPOSITION LEADER HOPES FOR FUEL DELIVERIES. Mladjan Dinkic, who is a spokesman for the opposition G-17 group of economists, said in Belgrade on 6 October that foreign ministers of Finland, France, and Germany support his call for winter fuel deliveries to Serbia. The G-17's "energy for democracy" program calls for private firms to deliver fuel to Serbian cities and towns under independent supervision. The program would involve all municipalities, regardless of whether they are controlled by the opposition or by Milosevic. EU foreign ministers are slated to vote on 11 October on a Greek and Dutch proposal to provide winter fuel to Serbia. PM VOLLEBAEK CONDEMNS ETHNIC CLASHES IN MITROVICA... OSCE Chairman Knut Vollebaek, speaking to students at the Vushtrri police academy on 6 October, condemned an incident the previous day near Mitrovica in which ethnic Albanians attacked Serbs (see "RFE/RL Newsline," 6 October 1999). Vollebaek stressed that "security for each and every citizen is basic if we want to rebuild society.... I'm also happy that we have some representatives of minorities [in the police force]," AP reported. There are about a dozen Serbs among the 176 police students. Vollebaek added that he will urge ethnic Albanian political leaders "to have a very clear stand when it comes to the atrocities now committed against Serbs. I think that is unacceptable." At least one Serb was killed and 26 people injured in the violence, including 15 peacekeepers and 11 Serbs. The private Serbian news agency Beta noted that three Serbs are still reported missing since the incident. FS ...AS DOES JACKSON. KFOR commander General Sir Mike Jackson told Reuters on 6 October that the Mitrovica violence "was an appalling incident.... As far as I can work out, a group of civilians attacked another group of civilians, completely unprovoked, which ended in a very ugly scene." He concluded: "It does tell me that, I'm afraid, ethnic hatred is still just below the surface, which is a shame. But it's a fact." Meanwhile, an unidentified man threw a hand grenade into a shop in Vitina, injuring two Serbs, according to Beta. And KFOR arrested three uniformed members of the Kosova Protection Corps on 5 October, who "threatened" unspecified people in the Prishtina hospital, AP reported. FS BOSNIAN MILITARY COMMITTEE NAMES REPRESENTATIVES. Members of the Standing Committee for Military Questions agreed in Sarajevo on 6 October that a Muslim will be Bosnia's military attache in Washington. They also decided that a Serb will be the chief military representative to NATO and a Croat will hold a similar position at the OSCE headquarters in Vienna. The committee also agreed to set up an unspecified number of working groups to draw up by the end of October concrete plans on security and on demilitarization, RFE/RL's South Slavic Service Reported. PM BAN ON HARD-LINE BOSNIAN SERB PARTY IN THE OFFING? The OSCE and the office of the international community's Wolfgang Petritsch issued a joint statement in Sarajevo on 6 October threatening to bar the Bosnian branch of Vojislav Seselj's Serbian Radical Party (SRS) from taking part in local elections in 2000. The statement said the ban will come into effect unless the SRS drops three prominent hard-liners from its leadership. They are Nikola Poplasen, Mirko Blagojevic, and Ognjen Tadic. In response, the SRS issued a statement, signed by Poplasen, calling the decision "fascist." PM KLEIN PLANS JOINT BORDER POLICE. Jacques Klein, who is the UN's chief representative in Bosnia, spoke with Bosnian Serb leaders in Banja Luka on 6 October about establishing a joint border police force. That body would include police from both the Republika Srpska and the mainly Croatian and Muslim federation. Its first task would be to take charge of police work at Sarajevo airport, RFE/RL's South Slavic Service reported. It is unclear when the force would begin work. PM CROATIAN WEEKLY SUES NATIONALIST LEADER. Ivo Pukanic, who is editor-in-chief of the independent weekly "Nacional," told Reuters in Zagreb on 6 October that his newspaper is suing right-wing politician Anto Djapic (see "RFE/RL Newsline," 8 September 1999). Pukanic charged that Djapic has threatened his publication and other independent media with physical violence. PM ALBANIA'S MAJKO REJECTS CRITICISM BY PREDECESSOR. Prime Minister Pandeli Majko, speaking at a Socialist Party gathering in Tirana on 5 October, dismissed party leader Fatos Nano's recent criticism of his efforts to achieve a reconciliation with the opposition. Majko argued that "it was necessary to reach out [to the opposition] at a time when the Serbs were preparing the massacre [of the Kosovar Albanians]," the "Albanian Daily News" reported on 7 October. He argued that the Socialists must be open to contacts with "a constructive opposition that knows and respects state institutions and constitutional laws." And he added that Nano's "accusations create a spiral of uncertainty, verbal violence, lack of confidence, and suspicion that targets...solidarity" within the Socialist Party. Majko will challenge Nano for the party leadership at the party's 9 October congress. FS ALBANIA, ITALY PLEDGE BETTER COOPERATION. Albanian Foreign Minister Paskal Milo and his Italian counterpart, Lamberto Dini, pledged in Rome on 5 October to launch several joint regional projects within the framework of the Balkan Stability Pact, the "Albanian Daily News" reported on 7 October. Both countries will present proposals for those projects at an upcoming donors conference in Bari. One key proposal will be the construction of an east-west "corridor" linking the port of Durres via Macedonia with Bulgarian Black Sea ports and Istanbul. The corridor includes improved telecommunications, road and railway links, and oil and gas pipelines. The ministers also agreed to create a permanent working group to coordinate their efforts in promoting political, economic, and social development and strengthening public order. FS NO FOUNDATION STONE LAID AT 'RECONCILIATION PARK' IN ROMANIA. The 6 October ceremony at which the foundation stone of the Romanian-Hungarian reconciliation park was to have been laid was cancelled without explanation. The same day, a Hungarian delegation headed by Justice Minister Ibolya David attended a Mass in memory of the 13 generals executed by Austria in 1848; later, they laid wreaths at an obelisk commemorating the generals. The delegation was heckled by some 100 Greater Romania Party sympathizers, who shouted obscenities and called for the death of Reformed Bishop Laszlo Toekes, an RFE/RL correspondent in Arad reported. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Simona Miculescu said the ministry considers "the manipulation of national sentiment for the purpose of building political capital irresponsible." She said relations between the two countries are "irreversibly good" and must not be influenced by "fear of historical shadows or the shadows [cast by] statues." MS ROMANIA SLAMS ABKHAZIA 'ELECTIONS.' Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Miculescu said on 6 October that Romania is "worried" about the recent presdidential elections and referendum in "the separatist province of Abkhazia, [which is] an integral part of Georgia, a sovereign and independent state with which Romania has friendly and good neighborly relations," Mediafax reported (see also Part 1). Miculescu said Romania is joining "the international community in refusing to recognize the independence of the so-called Abkhaz Republic." MS ROMANIAN DEFENSE MINISTER IN FRANCE. Victor Babiuc met in Paris on 6 October with his French counterpart, Alain Richard, and with representatives of the French military industries, Mediafax reported. Richard noted that France's Thomson company is collaborating with Romania's Aerostar aircraft company in the production of military and civilian planes and that the Eurocopter firm is interested in the privatization of the Brasov-based IAR-Ghimbav aircraft company A deal with Bell Helicopter Textron on privatizing IAR-Ghimbav was called off earlier this year. Also on 6 October, Chief of Staff General Constantin Degeratu and British Ambassador to Bucharest Richard Ralph signed a military agreement for the year 2000, which Degeratu called "the most comprehensive military program Romania shares with a NATO member country," AP reported. MS FORMER BULGARIAN KING DONATES PART OF RETURNED PROPERTY. Former King Simeon II on 6 October donated a park on the outskirts of Sofia to the city's municipality in a "sign of appreciation for the [recent] restitution of property nationalized by the communists," AP reported, citing BTA. The former monarch asked that the park, which includes a small castle, be named after his grandfather, King Ferdinand, who ruled from 1896 to 1918. MS END NOTE A TIME FOR SERGEANTS By Paul Goble A new and important figure is appearing in the armies of the three Baltic States, one who is likely to prove more important for those countries' integration into NATO and the West than any of the declarations by political figures east or west. That figure is the professional non-commissioned officer, the well-trained and career sergeant or corporal, on whom Western militaries have long depended but who seldom existed in the militaries of the former Warsaw Pact. And nowhere is the rise of this new class of leaders anymore obvious or impressive than at the Rukla Training Area of the Lithuanian defense forces. Located approximately 100 kilometers west of Vilnius, Rukla now serves as the headquarters both for the training of new soldiers and for the seasoning of non-commissioned officers prepared by the Non-Commissioned Officer School in the nearby city of Kaunas. Operating in accordance with Western standards in terms of facilities and of training and doctrine, the Rukla Training Area prepared more than 1,000 new Lithuanian soldiers during the past year and is scheduled to expand to train up to 4,000 a year in the future. No one can visit the site without being struck by the quality of the facilities themselves--many of the buildings and much of the equipment surpass what is found in countries that have been members of NATO for many years. But even more important is the shift in attitudes between officers and soldiers, a change that commanders there and in Vilnius suggest reflect the ever-expanding role of sergeants in this training enterprise and throughout the Lithuanian army. In the view of these commanders, the professional sergeants and other non-commissioned officers, many of whom are competing for permanent positions and a large percentage of whom are women, play three key roles. Each of those roles is more important than pay grades might suggest. First, they perform many of the jobs that junior officers had to do in Soviet-style armies, thereby allowing the latter to be leaders rather than operators. Second, these sergeants and corporals represent an element of continuity, passing on military traditions to soldiers even as officers are shifted from one billet to another. They thus promote the professionalization of both the soldiers under them and the officers under whom they serve. 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Audrina Patridge made her small screen debut in 2005 as the fun and outgoing friend on the cast of the hit MTV series, "The Hills" (2006), a reality show which documents the lives of four young girls trying to make a mark for themselves in the fast pace, energetic city of Los Angeles. "The Hills" (2006) had the highest-rated telecast this year for MTV. It was recently awarded for "Choice TV Reality/ Variety Show" at the 2007 Teen Choice Awards show. The show will begin its fourth season in August 2008. Patridge recently completed production on her first film role, MGM Home Entertainment's Into the Blue 2: The Reef (2009) (V). In the film, Patridge stars opposite Chris Carmack and Laura Vandervoort as "Kelsey", a no-nonsense, beautiful beach babe whose boyfriend caters to her every command. Born the eldest of four children in Downey, California, Audrina has always aspired to become an actress in Hollywood and, as soon as she turned 18, she signed with a small management company in LA. She honed her craft by participating in drama classes and private acting lessons, taking a job at Quixote Studios as she waited for her big break. Living a stone's throw away from the MTV production of "The Hills" (2006), Audrina was spotted sunbathing by the pool and asked by a producer if she would like to join the cast. She happily accepted her role as the dear friend of Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag in what was sure to be the beginning of her enticing career. Patridge has been a class act since she was a small child. Her grace and charismatic demeanor fuel her ability to light up the camera. Aside from her captivating film presence, Audrina is an accomplished artist and has been active in many activities such as martial arts, cheerleading, kickboxing and especially dance.
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AOS-Switch : VXLAN
How to implement VXLAN between ArubaOS-Switches?
ASE Link: Go to the solution
This solution is here to give the full set of commands needed to configure and enable VXLAN between ArubaOS Switches.
For now, it can only be used to create one Tunnel, and 1 Virtual-Network.
If you need more, please duplicate the related part of the configuration (Virtual-Network, Tunnel, and VXLAN mapping)
Minimum Software Version Required
16.xx version is required.
Configuration Notes
VXLAN is an encapsulation mechanism, also known as Network Virtualization, using MAC-in-UDP. It allows to easily create L2 networks (Overlay Network) over L3 (Underlay Network), using UDP Tunnels.
2 architectures can be implemented : Meshed Network and Hub and Spoke Network.
Several steps have to be done :
- Create a Virtual Network, also known as VNI, which will match the incoming traffic with the associated VXLAN.
- Create a VXLAN tunnel
- Associate the VLAN with the newly created tunnel. Each VLAN needs to have its own VN ID before being associated with a VXLAN Tunnel.
BGP EVPN and ENDP are not supported on ArubaOS-Switch.
Some other things need to be checked, and/or set, before implementing VXLAN :
- As VXLAN is an encapsulation mechanism (MAC-in-UDP), you may have to enable Jumbo Frames on the path between each VTEPs (Your Switches). You may also have to activate the Jumbo Frames on the VLAN, using the "vlan <Your_Underlay_VLAN> jumbo" command.
- VXLAN uses the UDP Port 4789 by default. For security reasons, if you need to use another UDP Port, you will have to use the "vxlan udp" command.
- To guarantee a high level of tunnel's availability, please set loopback interfaces on source and destination devices, and use them as tunnel's source and destination IPs.
Platform(s) Tested
This has been tested on Aruba 3810M and 5400R, with v3 modules.
5400R in v2 compatibility mode does not support VXLAN - You have to disable the "allow-v2-module" before using the vxlan commands.
No license required.
If you need more information, you can use the "Advanced Traffic Management Guide" of each compliant platform.
The routing enablement is not covered by this solution. If more information is needed to configure this, you can refer to the "Multicast and Routing" Guide of each compliant platform.
If you need to interconnect ArubaOS Switch with Comware devices through VXLAN, you can also refer to the "HPE_VXLAN_between_12900_and_5400R_TCG_v1.1_Mar2016.pdf" document.