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All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.
This "citizenship clause" was at least partially in reaction to the Supreme Court's Dred Scott decision of 1857, which had stated that Dred Scott did not have the rights of a citizen because he was "a negro of African descent; his ancestors were of pure African blood, and were brought into this country and sold as negro slaves." By extension, the ruling meant that no black person could ever be a citizen of the United States, and therefore a constitutional amendment was necessary to change that law.
Birthright citizenship is currently an issue for two reasons, the first being illegal immigration and the second being fatherland security. As to illegal immigration, everyone agrees that it is a problem, however there is disagreement as to whether changing our citizenship laws would be a valid means of addressing that problem.
Rep. Thomas Tancredo (R-Col), a co-sponsor of the immigration reform bill, has said that we must end birthright citizenship because it is nothing more than an enticement that attracts illegal aliens over the border into the US.
On the other side of the debate, Michele Waslin, Director of Immigration Policy Research for the National Council of La Raza, has claimed that changing birthright citizenship would merely increase the number of undocumented immigrants and create a permanent underclass of Americans.
The second issue, fatherland security, stems from the Supreme Court case Hamdi v Rumsfeld, in which the Court ruled: "due process demands that a citizen held in the United States as an enemy combatant be given a meaningful opportunity to contest the factual basis for that detention before a neutral decision-maker."
Yaser Esam Hamdi, arrested in Afghanistan, is a US citizen by virtue of the fact that he was born in Louisiana while his father was working there temporarily. The family moved back to Saudi Arabia while Hamdi was still an infant.
Chris Paulitz, a spokesman for Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Tex), said in a statement prepared for The Monitor:
When parents from terrorist-harbouring countries come to America temporarily and have children – with no intention of those children growing up American or supporting our country – their children are still US citizens. After growing up taught to hate America, they still have the ability to freely come and go in our country.
I wonder if he managed to communicate that with a straight face.
I have read many arguments on both sides of the issue. Some of them are quite compelling, but several of the arguments for doing away with (or re-interpretation of) the 14th Amendment are paranoid and/or ridiculous. I do not know how to solve the complicated problem of illegal immigration, but I believe that better ways can be found than eliminating birthright citizenship, which is, after all, a fundamentally American convention. As to the second issue, anyone that thinks we can solve security problems by denying citizenship to children is really way off the mark.
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- 22/11/05 14:29
- Monkey's Max said...
Anon, no, not really.
- 22/11/05 16:17
- Chris Laurel said...
Thanks for the first decent post on birthright citizenship I've seen. But the issue here is not whether birthright citizenship makes sense or whether we should continue to enshrine it in our Constitution. The issue is that Reps. Nathan Deal and Tom Tancredo, who are sworn to uphold the integrity of our Constitution, are salivating over crafty ways to legislate around it to further a policy position. This is ethically wrong. The fact is birthright citizenship was always the law of this land, and in the 1860s was enshrined as a right because of its lack of universal application (slaves). Back then it was not "terrorists" who were used to scare people out of supporting the 14th Amendment, but American Indians, Gypsies and the Chinese that were the bugaboos to justify the rationale. Regardless, on May 30, 1866, the Senate overwhelming voted 3 to 1 to give this right to us, without qualification.
Perry's article in The Monitor was comprehensive and points out it was a common law principle we inherited from England. It also fit with the policy of rapid population for a young country quickly expanding its borders. It was explicitly stated in the Senate floor debate, without qualification, that the children of illegal aliens are citizens.
The Supreme Court said in United States v. Wong Kim Ark that the United States government could not deny citizenship to anyone born in the United States — even children of foreigners. Don't believe me? Look at what Congress's own reporting service wrote on the subject November 4, 2005.
There is no justification for our leaders, elected to uphold the Constitution, to openly flout its procedure when thinking of ways to defeat its principles. Nathan Deal and Tom Tancredo's efforts are worthy of contempt and the voters should hold him accountable.
I have all of this information documented on my blog (accuracyblog.blogspot.com) and I invite anyone to refute it.
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During the month of March, I told you I would be writing about information on CP in honor of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day/Month. Due to some family issues, I was unable to keep up on my posts. I will continue my posts on awareness now 🙂
Cerebral Palsy Awareness: What Causes CP?
Most of my childhood, I thought it was oxygen deprivation during childbirth that caused my CP. In fact, when people ask now, I still tell them that. Partly out of habit; partly because it's easier than "I don't know", or running the list of factors that it could have been. Somewhere along the line I was told that it might not have been that. In 10th grade I did a Biology report where I found out that if a mother's blood type is Rh negative, and the fetus has Rh positive blood, the mother's body can trigger an auto-immune response, actually attacking the fetus as a foreign substance in the body, which can cause brain damage leading to cerebral palsy. This is called Rh Factor Incompatibility. Interestingly, my mother has Rh negative blood, and I have Rh positive. I still can't be sure that is what caused it, because it could have been oxygen deprivation, or it could have been a few other things on the long list of causes.
While you read, please remember that I have no medical training, and this is solely for informational purposes.
Congenital CP
'Congenital' refers to cases of cerebral palsy caused before or during birth. This makes up for 85 to 90 percent of cases. [cdc.gov]
Bad habits
It is still unclear exactly what percentage of CP is caused from the mother smoking, drinking, or consuming illegal drugs due to questions not being asked on paperwork or dishonesty on the mother's part. Personally, I think these are the most preventable causes of CP. I have a good attitude about my disability, and I believe I can use it to make a difference, but I would not wish it on anybody. If you are or you know a pregnant mother who uses cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs, please, find all the information you can on the problems it can cause for the baby and scare them out of it. CP is only one of the many affects it could have on the baby. That is a choice you are making for your son or daughter.
Environmental Contaminants
"There have been a number of specific incidents where the number of children affected in certain geographical areas increased temporarily due to environmental pollution. An epidemic of CP occurred in Minamata Bay, Japan, between 1953 and 1971. This was eventually found to be related to methyl mercury in fish which had been consumed by pregnant women. The discharge of methyl mercury had come from a vinyl chloride acetaldehyde plant." (Miller & Bachrach) [Cerebralpalsyorigins.com]
Scary, right?
I happen to live near one of the few spots on the map where the government decided to put a nuclear plant. The nuclear plant provides many jobs and a pretty stable economy in the area to this day. They did their bomb testing for a while, about 60 years ago. Since then, it has been a 'clean-up project'. What does that mean? It means they have thousands of gallons of toxic chemicals and radioactive waste that they're still figuring out what to do with. They are, or were at one point, held in underground containers. I also happen to live near a very large river. Over the years they have discovered that the chemicals have seeped into the ground and the river water. This river helps supply the tap water for the entire area. It is also a source of recreation. On any given summer day, you can go down to the river and find people swimming, fishing, and boating. I spent every summer of my childhood swimming in that river. According to reports, the amount of contamination is minimal. Of course, side effects can still exist.
One of the possible side effects of fetal radiation exposure? Brain damage.
The area I live in is pretty small. It's growing fast, but it's no Chicago. My mom has lived here her whole life. I was born and raised here until I was 13. Then I moved to California with my dad. We lived in a pretty big city that was close to more big cities. From there we moved to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Then I moved to Phoenix to spend time with my grandma. When I was 20, I moved back here. Since I moved back, I have noticed there are more people with CP in this small town than I ever noticed in any of the big cities I've lived in. Have you seen Erin Brockovich? This could be the sequel. I would be really interested in someone doing a study to compare the ratio of CP incidents here to that of the rest of the country.
Now that I've scared all of my friends and family living in the area, we'll talk about the other prenatal causes of CP.
Malnutrition – Take good care of your health while you are pregnant. Eat right. Get lots of foods rich in Omega-3 and fatty acids. Olive oil and avocado. Don't diet. Take your prenatal vitamins.
Multiples – Having multiples increases the chance that one of the babies will have CP. It's a tight fit in there! But don't let that scare you. It doesn't mean they can't all come out just fine.
Rh incompatibility – This is not as big of a problem as it used to be. Now, if it is determined that there is a risk, shots can be given to prevent problems.
Infection during pregnancy – Chickenpox, Rubella, Meningitis, and other diseases contracted during pregnancy can harm a baby and cause CP.
Maternal health problems/Genetics – Cerebral Palsy is not genetically inherited. But genetic factors, as well as any health issues, like thyroid problems or seizures, can play a role in causing other problems that can contribute to CP.
Incorrect use of forceps/Vacuum/Handling of newborn – Newborns' heads are very sensitive. They are still soft and forming. You've seen the lawsuit commercials? This is what they are referring to.
Asphyxia/Hypoxia – (Oxygen deprivation) Usually due to prolonged labor or a wrapped or pinched umbilical cord.
Preterm/Low birth weight – Babies with a low birth weight are about twice as likely to develop CP.
Jaundice – Severe or untreated jaundice can cause CP.
Acquired CP
Acquired CP refers to CP resulting from brain damage that occurs more than 28 days after birth [cerebralpalsyorigins.com].
Infection – The same diseases that can cause CP in the womb can cause CP as an infant or young child.
Injury – Brain damage from injuries or child abuse.
Hypoxia – This could be from stroke, bleeding in the brain, or other causes of oxygen deprivation.
There are endless reasons that a child can have CP, and an exact cause is rarely pinpointed. Usually there is only speculation. While they are pretty sure that I was born with CP, it could have been Rh incompatibility, oxygen deprivation due to a prolonged labor, environmental toxins, a genetic problem, or another reason altogether that caused it. It is not entirely preventable, but by taking care of yourself and your baby during and after pregnancy, you can reduce the risk of cerebral palsy. For the children that end up with it anyway, I am living proof that it is only a hurdle, not a sentence.


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press Windows + R or go to start and write this : msconfig
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2) Indonesia Hopes to Flex Diplomatic Muscle With Security Council Seat
3) When Indonesia sits on the Security Council
1) Indonesia Slams UN Human Rights Office Over Planned Papua Visit
By : Sheany | on 3:23 PM June 20, 2018
Jakarta. Indonesia has criticized the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, saying that his regional office in Bangkok should first coordinate with the government before sending a mission to Papua, instead of demanding immediate access.
"It is deeply regrettable that the staff members of his regional office in Bangkok, instead of coordinating the planned visit with Indonesian authorities, have unilaterally set the dates and areas to visit in Papua and West Papua, while demanding immediate access," Hasan Kleib, Indonesia's permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, said in a statement on Tuesday (19/06).
The statement, delivered during a general debate session at the United Nations in Geneva, came in response to a remark by UN human rights chief Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein, who said the government's invitation to his office to visit Indonesia's easternmost provinces had not yet materialized.
"In Indonesia, I am concerned that despite positive engagement by the authorities in many respects, the government's invitation to my office to visit Papua – which was made during my visit in February – has still not been honored," Zeid saidduring the 38th session of the Human Rights Council on Monday.
During his three-day visit to Indonesia in February, Zeid expressed concern over the excessive use of force by Indonesian security forces, harassment, arbitrary arrests and detentions in Papua. He was in the country at the time to meet with government officials, who invited his office to visit the country's poorest region.
According to Hasan, the UN human rights chief informed the Indonesian government that his regional office in Bangkok would represent him on the visit.
In a follow-up, Hasan said staff of the regional office "misleadingly acted" as if a mutually agreed schedule was already in place for the visit, but that the Indonesian government had yet to grant them access. He added that this conduct was deplorable.
Hasan said Indonesia is still committed to invite Zeid or his office to visit Papua but asserted that the regional office in Bangkok must respect the principles of consent by the host government in the future.
For years, political grievances and an active independence movement in Papua have generated headlines, in spite of the government's focus on economic development to improve the situation.
In a report published in November last year, the Institute for Policy Analysis of Conflict said Papua has suffered human rights violations in the past, while there are ongoing issues of torture, excessive use of force, lack of accountability and restrictions on civil liberties.
2) Indonesia Hopes to Flex Diplomatic Muscle With Security Council Seat
June 20, 2018 1:54 PM Krithika Varagur
Indonesia has been chosen as one of five non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council after a competitive bidding process, inaugurating what is likely to be a period of greater diplomatic and geopolitical activity for the world's fourth largest country.
This is Indonesia's fourth time on the Security Council, the most powerful U.N. body, which is charged with maintaining "international peace and security." Non-permanent members are elected every five years; the 2019 lineup also includes Germany, South Africa, the Dominican Republic, and Belgium.
Despite its size and population, Indonesia has not always been a vocal geopolitical actor, focusing instead on economic growth and internal affairs. But in recent years, it has pivoted toward becoming a regional power, leading major efforts on maritime security and also expressing solidarity with Muslim communities in places like Myanmar and Palestine. Indonesia Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi has already said that the Palestinian issue will be a "concern" for Indonesia during its Security Council tenure.
Marsudi heavily lobbied member states in advance of the election last week. Indonesia competed against the Maldives for one of the non- permanent seats allocated to Asia and Africa.
After the election, she told reporters that Indonesia would prioritize "peace and stability [and] combating terrorism and radicalism."
"We will continue to advocate for greater transparency and accountability," said Marsudi. "We will always make ourselves available and accessible to all members, to listen to their concern and expectations and bring those voices to the council."
Potentially increased role
A non-member state only has five years on the council so its powers are somewhat constrained from the start. But one area where Indonesia might make an impact is in peacekeeping, since it currently ranks "9th out of 121 contributing countries to U.N. peacekeeping operations," according to the Lowy Institute.
The seat could also reinforce Indonesia's vision of being a "global maritime fulcrum, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's ambitious plan to make Indonesia a regional maritime power both in the economic and security spheres.
"Indonesia could use its seat to advocate more for maritime security," said Pandu Utama Manggala, a researcher at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies in Tokyo. "The world is no longer only dealing with terrorism and extremism, and Indonesia has many more areas in which to contribute."
"Indonesia and the U.K. are the only two countries in the next Security Council with huge maritime borders, which will give them authority on the subject," he added. "Maritime security includes things like piracy, smuggling, and human rights, so it is a broad issue."
Beyond the U.N. effort, Indonesia also created a foreign aid agency for the first time earlier this year, another indicator of a more outward-looking foreign policy.
Limits of action
But not everyone is sure that the Security Council seat will translate to real power.
"It's all about the prestige," said Yohanes Sulaiman, a lecturer at General Achmad Yani University. "Jokowi is not really that interested in foreign affairs and Retno is not that forceful either, she is more of a safe player." He contrasted the present, decentralized era of Indonesian politics under Jokowi to the last time Indonesia had a Security Council seat, under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
"Now it's different from the SBY years, when power was centralized and Indonesia could make a point on the world stage," he said. "Jokowi lets everybody talk… there is no coordination."
Political analyst Aaron Connelly also wrote on Twitter that he was "not quite so optimistic" about Indonesia's human rights commitments, because "Indonesian diplomacy on the Rohingya crisis has been superficial and feckless thus far, and Jakarta is likely to oppose sanctions or an [International Criminal Court] referral" for Myanmar, which has been accused of perpetrating a genocide against the Muslim Rohingya minority.
Indonesia may also be yet unprepared for scrutiny into its own human rights record; just yesterday, the country barred the U.N. high commissioner for human rights from entering its eastern provinces of Papua, where there has been a long-running separatist conflict and ongoing violence.
In fact, some of the most promising diplomatic overtures from Indonesia are coming from non-state actors. A leader of the Indonesian Sunni Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama, considered the world's largest Muslim organization, visited Israel last week for an interfaith dialogue, despite the deep current anti-Semitism in Indonesia. The same leader, Yahya Cholil Staquf, also met with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in the White House last month.
3) When Indonesia sits on the Security Council
20 June 2018 12:00 AEDT
Indonesia has successfully won its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council 2019–20, but what is the country likely to achieve?
There are, of course, significant constraints to what a non-permanent member of the Security Council can do within the UN structure. There is still room for movement, however, and there will be pressure for Indonesia to fulfil the expectations of those who elected them on the basis of its "partner for peace" campaign.
Indonesia outlined its primary aims in seeking a seat as: (1) promoting global peace and stability; (2) working towards a better synergy between international and regional organisations with regards to building peace and stability; (3) sustainable development; and (4) promoting global cooperation on terrorism, radicalism, and extremism.
During its last stint as a non-permanent member of the Security Council in 2007–08, Indonesia was seen as "a moderating voice and consensus builder", and is expected to take on a similar role this time around. Given that Indonesia's foreign policy within Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is predicated upon consensus and negotiation, these are natural skills for Indonesia to employ on the international stage.
It is unlikely Indonesia will push for any big changes during its tenure on the Security Council. While some have wondered whether Indonesia will raise the South China Sea issue, this seems exceedingly unlikely pending significant changes to the situation. Indonesia is constrained by its commitment to ASEAN consensus, and unlikely to be willing to mount overt challenges against China.
The best options for Indonesia on the Security Council lie in bolstering its soft power through continuing to be exemplars of peacekeeping (currently ranking 9th out of 121 contributing countries to UN peacekeeping operations), working towards building consensus between non-permanent members on various issues, and drawing attention to regional issues of importance to Indonesia. Winning attention for regional issues proved difficult for Australia during its 2013–14 tenure; hopefully Indonesia will fare better.
I believe there are two key areas where such action would be particularly valuable: the Rohingya crisis, and the rights of migrant workers.
Given the longstanding difficulties of the Rohingya in Myanmar, the crisis will be ongoing come 2019. Even if the repatriation process goes well, Rohingya people remain without citizenship and vulnerable to further outbreaks of violence.
Indonesia is well placed to be a mediator and leader on this issue, and it will be a valuable opportunity for the country to achieve the goal of linking global and regional organisations with regards to peace-building. The Security Council has been accused of being "impotent" on the Rohingya issue, and so it is a key area for Indonesia to flex its strength at consensus building.
The rights of Southeast Asian migrant workers has come to be a key regional issue, yet one which has not garnered a great deal of international attention. The issue became prominent this year following the violent deaths of two migrant domestic workers: Adelina, a 21-year-old Indonesian working in Malaysia; and Joanna Demafelis, a 25-year-old Filipino working in Kuwait. Indonesia, along with the Philippines, is a major advocate for regional reforms.
While progress has been made within ASEAN with the creation of the ASEAN Consensus on Migrant Workers, some observers believe the worst abuses are occurring in countries outside ASEAN. Indonesia's position as a non-permanent member of the Security Council will provide a vital chance to focus international attention on the issue and work towards advancing synergy between international and regional organisations.
Winning the non-permanent seat is not only a soft-power victory in itself, but also provides an invaluable opportunity for Indonesia to achieve its goals of peace and security, to enhance its reputation, and draw attention to regional issues.


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Apparently, when DJ Khaled intones, "We the best!" he means it, and anyone saying otherwise may be in for a fight—a legal fight, that is.
According to Page Six, the Miami-based deejay is set to sue Billboard over its recent decision to deny him the No. 1 spot on its Billboard 200 albums chart for Father of Asahd, instead finding that Tyler the Creator's IGOR came in No. 1.
Billboard apparently came to its decision after it disqualified many of Father of Asahd's sales because they were part of the album being bundled with other merchandise in deals Billboard deemed "invalid," Pitchfork reports.
IGOR was similarly sold as part of merchandise bundles, but Billboard ruled those deals "valid," according to Pitchfork, which explains, citing the New York Times:
Merchandise bundles have lately been helpful in rocketing albums to the top of the Billboard 200. According to the Times, every album sold (even when included with other merchandise) is worth approximately 1,400 times more than an individual stream. Tyler's IGOR, for example, was boosted by bundled sales of clothing, buttons, and "VOTE IGOR" lawn signs. Billboard considered Tyler's merch bundles valid.
DJ Khaled's album was sold in bundles with his energy drink package, which apparently was initially OK with Billboard—until it wasn't, according to Page Six.
Khaled is furious about the change, which disqualified some 100,000 of his sales. Now, as Page Six reports, his lawyers have communicated his discontent with Billboard's head of charts and data development, and the result could be a "monster lawsuit."
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I'll give you a run down on the bad first and then share the good. First off, these sites are shown as "backcountry" sites. In reality, you are less than 1/6 of a mile from the parking lot, and the campsites are right on top of each other in a field. You can hear the highway from your site. They get very very hot and humid , there is no shade and you do not get your own fire ring either, luckily we brought our camp stove for food! It was so hot though during the day that we left a day early. The bugs are absolutely terrible. Not really mosquitos, but wasps, and all kinds of flies and beetles. They do provide a porta-potty since there really isn't any privacy for bathroom needs outside, and it was so gross/unserviced I would walk the 1.2 miles to the visitor center in the morning instead . All of this being said , there are a lot of beautiful things to see here. If I lived closer I would be coming here often to hike, but not to camp. The ledges were incredible, the waterfalls were stunning, and there are just some great trails to enjoy and history to feel and learn about.
Use care when packing to camp here, for heat/humidity, bugs, sun, and food.
Holly Rec is huge and there is so much you can do. Camping is pretty secluded. Lots and lots of hiking available , pets allowed which is awesome, disc golfing , lakes for great kayaking and there is a wonderful beach! Something for everyone! you can get away here , and take a much needed break from real life.
but we were blown away! The dunes along the river seem out of place, and wonderfully so. you could spend so much tIme here, climbing around, swimming, kayaking, and enjoying the views. We keep our Jeep ready for camping at any moment and places like this are why we do it. We just had to stay, and I am so excited to go back in the fall. I know this says no pets but we were able to bring our dog and saw many other dogs enjoying the park as well!
I had heard about Turkey Run a few times but never thought much of it. On my way through we decided to stop in and we were so blown away we stayed the night. This state park is definitely the Gem of Indiana . There are lots of view stops along the river, the suspension bridge is super neat, and the rocks, waterfalls, and streams will have you awestruck the whole time. I cannot wait to return, I'm sure it is breathtaking in the fall. there are lots of inclines and steps , not much of it was extremely easy hiking, but we did see lots of families with kids doing just fine. We camped out of our Jeep and didn't have any issue. My favorite part about camping is the sunrise and Turkey Run was not disappointing.
Seven Lakes has a great hike that takes you all around the lake, as well as smaller loops. You can find challenging hikes or an easy path. The campsites are close ish together but the one we stayed in was set in the woods, so we really didn't have a problem with it. Sunrise is stunning here. Do make sure you bring plenty of bug netting/spray/gear if you come in the summer, the bugs are brutal.
This state park has something for everyone. It has some fun hikes out to some pretty incredible waterfalls. The lakes are stunning, and there are a LOT of campsites to choose from. I also appreciated the space they provide at campsites to store food that are bear proof. If you like to off-road there are plenty of two tracks , and if you don't there are campsites for you too. The rangers in the station are helpful in finding the best place for your needs. We really enjoyed spending a weekend here.
The campsites are easily accessible and it is a short hike to an unbelievable place. At night you'll be able to see the Milky Way, and you'll wake up to a stunning sunrise. Even though you are in a valley with no trees or cover, the campsites are not on top of each other and you do get privacy. Trust me, Fossil Falls is worth the trip every time.


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Surveillance for fast-fit and multi-site jobs
IDIS has launched a range of price competitive cameras and recorders for fast-fit and multi-site projects. The new DirectIP and HD-TVI DirectCX cameras and recorders have easy-to-use features to meet the surveillance demands of small to medium sized businesses and multi-site implementations such as retail outlets.
The 4- and 8-channel DirectIP and DirectCX recorders nad 4-channel compact models can be desktop or wall mounted.
DirectIP NVRs (DR-1304PC/DR-1308P) offer plug-and-play installation, built-in PoE switches and up to 70Mbps throughput with 240ips viewing and recording. The new DirectCX recorders (TR-1204C/TR-1208) work with the IDIS range of HD-TVI cameras and support long transmission distances over coax cabling. Both IP and HD-TVI recorders feature one-click network configuration to support fast and simple multi-site rollouts.
New cameras include two full-HD IP dome and bullet cameras; three new HD-TVI IR domes and two bullets; plus, a further two 5MP high-performance models.


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Dec 14, 2010 12:41 PM CET
We have received a lot of questions and comments around the upcoming tender process for new 2G licenses in 15 regions in Russia.
Our take on the time table is the following:
- The 29th of October, GKRCh took the decision to allocate new 2G frequencies via a tender process
- 45 working days following the announcement (mid December 2010), the tender documentation shall be published
- Bid preparation starts and submission is due in January 2011 (in 10 – 30 work days)
- The final results are to be announced between February – March 2011
Feel free to comment if you have any further Qs on the topic or have new or different information that deviates from above.
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BizReach is calling all developers, hackers and designers to participate in their World Hackathon 2019!
The theme is solving coding challenge with github repositry data (Java based repositories). Details will be revealed on the day of the Hackathon. Participants will have the chance to win not only a cash prize, but also an all-expenses-paid trip to Japan. There's even the possibility to land a job offer from BizReach through this event!
BizReach is ranked as the 10th up-and-coming tech unicorn in Japan, with an market cap of over 300 million USD. Their flagship product, an AI-powered platform for matching employers with job seekers, has made BizReach a household name here, and they just keep on growing. This hackathon is your chance to show BizReach what you've got.
BizReach will invite finalists to Tokyo!
1st Place:USD $10,000
2nd Place:USD $3,000
3rd Place:USD $1,000
Additionally, those who pass the preliminary (online) round will be invited to the final round in Tokyo, with travel and and accommodation costs entirely paid for!
Step 1. Apply here!
Step 2 (Online-Round). Take the online code challenge and submit your CV.
Step 3. Wait for your invitation to the Hackathon event
Step 4 (Tokyo-Round). Finals held from September 26th- 29th in Tokyo.
We have closed application.
BizReach has developed 15 distinct businesses, and their number of employees has increased to over 1,300 over the past 10 years.
BizReach's mission is to "Increase possibilities and choices around the world through the power of the internet" and to be the leading innovator in the Japanese HR industry. By utilizing businesses-related technologies, BizReach is revitalizing human resources and companies, making Japan a better environment for employees and employers.
Our company employs top engineers from countries all over the world, including China, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Switzerland, and the United States. We look forward to working with you too!
"Commitment to myself: Achieve good results in 3 years. How I got the Best Engineer Award"
Best Engineer Award at the BizReach Awards 1st Half-Year 2019
Stefan is born in 1985 in Switzerland. He has studied computer science, linguistics, and entrepreneurship. While studying part-time in the evening at the university, he worked full time during the day in the IT field. For his Master thesis, he came for five months as a research student to Chuo University. After graduating, he went back to his home country to continue to work at his previous company. Stefan entered BizReach in September 2015, after getting scouted by one of the company's board members. His hobbies are art-related activities, playing guitar and piano, but also hiking and enjoying nature.
"A Japanese tech venture looks overseas: Conversations with global engineers at BizReach"
We paid a visit to BizReach to hear six of their engineers' thoughts on relocating to Japan, working at BizReach, and the company's promising future. If you've ever thought about pursuing opportunities in a new frontier for tech, then check out this interview. Here's a brief introduction to the engineers, and what the interview covers:
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Nobody expects a brain tumor to enter their life; however, when it does, there are a lot of unanswered question that naturally come up. What does a cancer survivor look like? Are they skinny, do they have hair? Do they look sick? Are they young or old? For Kenyan resident Belinda Sangona, not only did she survive a deadly form of brain tumor, but today she shares her story of survivorship.
"I'm 41 years old and a native of Kenya. Around two years earlier, I was diagnosed with brain tumor. My life was forever changed when after I heard my diagnoses," recalls Belinda. The suspicion of brain tumor started after it began taking its toll on Belinda's health, "I was experiencing severe headaches, and I knew something was wrong. I visited my doctor who advised to get an MRI Scan done. When the results of the MRI came back and the doctor told me I had a brain tumor, I wanted to scream. I was devastated and cried uncontrollably. "Why me, Lord?" I yelled."
Afraid and unsure about what she should do next, Belinda got in touch with Vaidam Health. "Vaidam was a Godsend I tell you, they helped me through the worst period of my life." After speaking to her Case Manager, Belinda felt a huge burden was off her shoulders, "I felt a huge burden being lifted off my shoulders; it gave me hope that I can fight the tumor with the help of doctors in India". After reviewing multiple hospitals with her Case Manager, Belinda decided to get treated at Fortis Memorial Research Institute at Gurgaon, Haryana. "She (Case Manager) took me through the whole procedure and helped me choose the best healthcare facility, the whole procedure was uncomplicated and very encouraging."
Belinda arrived in New Delhi on the 2nd of August for her appointment with Dr. Sandeep Vaishya. After going through an MRI scan, Dr. Vaishya informed Belinda that she had a Meningioma tumor and that she would need surgery as soon as possible. Two days later, Belinda was ready for her brain tumor removal. "I was so nervous before surgery, but speaking to Dr. Vaishya definitely made me feel more at ease."
During the surgery, Dr. Vaishya- the best surgeon for brain tumors in India, removed almost 95% of the brain tumor, which turned out to be glioblastoma (a malignant tumor affecting the brain or spine). "I didn't feel any pain when I awoke after surgery, but I couldn't move my right leg or arm. I could only wiggle my right thumb a little bit. Three days later, I was put into recovery, then subsequently into rehab."
"Within a few days, I could move my arm, and then leg a little bit. Two weeks after surgery, I was eating without any help, walking with a walker and visiting the Cafe Coffee Day shop downstairs" recalls Belinda. Belinda was discharged subsequently and on the 22nd of August, returned to Kenya fully satisfied with how her recovery was progressing.
Now back in Kenya, Belinda sends her love, "The amazing doctors, nurses and therapists at Fortis- one of the best brain tumor hospitals in India, took excellent care of me and pushed me to get better each day. Their positive attitudes were contagious. Everyone from the receptionists to the cab driver was considerate and truly caring."
Vaidam thanks Belinda for giving us the opportunity to help her find a hospital in India and assist her during her trip to India. We wish her a quick recovery and all the success for the future.


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"The Walking Dead: The Final Season" Episode Three – January 15 for PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC
Following the closure of Telltale Games last September, the fate of Clementine's final chapter was left in the air. Thankfully Skybound (the company that owns "The Walking Dead" and is run by its original creator Robert Kirkman) has stepped in to carry out the rest of the season. More importantly, many of the developers who were originally working on "The Final Season" at Telltale and were left without jobs have been brought on to finish the remaining episodes. The first two episodes of the season were a fantastic start and I am glad most of the team responsible for making them will be handling the final two. We're so close to the end now and I am both excited and anxious to finally see how the rest of Clementine's story plays out.
"Resident Evil 2 Remake" – January 25 for PS4, Xbox One and PC
As a recently turned "Resident Evil" believer, "Resident Evil 2 Remake" is a title I have had my eye on playing since beating the remake of the original "Resident Evil" in 2016. While I jumped ahead to "RE 7" since it is standalone for the most part, I've been delaying my playthrough of the entire series for this game. While the fixed camera angles were certainly helpful in building tension in the original "RE 2," I am glad the remake is opting for the much more manageable third-person camera view. Like the original, the game features two campaigns that offer differing perspectives on the story through the eyes of Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield. For those on the fence or just eager to play, there is a 30-minute demo available for an early part of the game. For the past two years, Capcom had been wisely capitalizing on the barren month of January with "Resident Evil 7" in 2017, "Monster Hunter: World" in 2018 and now "RE 2" for 2019. As excited as I am for Clementine's story, this remake is easily the highlight release of the month for me.
"Kingdom Hearts III" – January 29 for PS4 and Xbox One
It's been almost 14 years since "Kingdom Hearts 2" released with only a few spin-off titles for fans to bide their time with till the next major release. "Kingdom Hearts" is a series that somehow successfully blends together the "Final Fantasy" series with numerous Disney properties and has a dedicated fan following. I only played a part of the first game when I was younger, and while I could not explain to you what happened plot-wise, I did have a fun time fighting enemies with Donald Duck, Goofy and whatever protagonist was a part of the Disney property I was currently in. This long-awaited entry in the series includes worlds and characters from films like "Frozen," "Tangled," "Toy Story," "Monsters Inc." and "Pirates of the Caribbean." While I probably won't play on release, "Kingdom Hearts" is a series that I've been wanting to give another shot one day, and this newest entry seems to be great both in gameplay and visuals.


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This phrase derived from Hokkien dialect, 'liak bo kiu', and is used to indicate that the speaker does not understand what is being said. For example, someone may say 'Can you speak slower and repeat your idea again, I catch no ball'. It does not work the other way though! If you tell someone that you 'catch ball', they will be very confused if you're lucky, or laugh in your face if you are not so lucky.
This phrase is used to express that something is so amazing that the other person must try it, no matter what! For example, after going to a new restaurant your friend may call you and say 'That restaurant makes the best assam laksa in Singapore, you die die must try'.
No, it's not what you're thinking, the etymology of this phrase comes from 18th century English phrase, 'a cock and bull story', used to describe obviously untrue stories. When used in Singlish, it is implying that the person who is speaking isn't saying anything useful or that they are talking nonsense. However, the longer version of this phrase, 'talk cock sing song' means to get together with friends to catch up and gossip.
Originating in Hokkien, it translates to 'red hair'. The term is generally used to refer to Caucasians of Western descent but can be used for Western expats in general. For example, 'Clarke Quay is very popular with ang mohs'. If you're in Singapore for any length of time, you will probably notice that there is a neighbourhood on the North East Line of the MRT named 'Ang Mo Kio'. There are several theories behind this name, one of which is that a British family, the Windsors, had an estate near Upper Thomson in the 1920s. One day, their daughter went missing while playing near a bridge and after that the matriarch, Lady Jennifer Windsor went to the bridge every day hoping her daughter would be there.
Derived from Malay, the original term meant 'great'. This is one of the most common words you will hear in Singlish after 'can' and 'lah'. It is used to express excitement or amazement, with something, often food, and can be used on its own or with other words to increase its intensity, like 'So shiok!'.
Originating from kentang, the Malay word for 'potato', this is a derogatory term used to described Singaporeans that are deemed too Westernized. This is due to the fact that they can only speak in English or other foreign languages, however, they never learned to speak their mother tongues fluently.
Another Hokkien term, this one means 'embarrassed'. In Singlish, a speaker is more likely to use it after making a mistake because they feel embarrassed, so a better translation now would be that it means 'sorry', such as 'Paiseh, I'm late because I thought we were meeting tomorrow'.
This Singlish term originates from the English word 'sabotage', however, the etymology of sabotage is based on the French, 'sabot', which meant poor quality work from a lazy or unskilled labourer. In Singlish, it targets someone to cause deliberate harm or try to get them in trouble. For example, a student may say to his friend, 'Hey, don't sabo me, please. I don't want the teacher to ask me a question'.
A very popular phrase in Singapore's highly competitive environment, this Hokkien term means that someone is afraid of losing out. Just as using the term 'competitive' to describe someone can have positive or negative meanings, 'kiasu' is often used to describe someone who is selfish and trying to get ahead of others. For example, someone may say 'Tutoring is very popular in Singapore because of kiasu parents who want their children to get the top grades in school'.
Sotong is the Malay word for 'squid', and this phrase is used to describe someone who is slow at catching on or just generally clueless. It comes from the fact that squids use ink as a self-defense mechanism because the ink makes it hard for their predators to see and so their vision is blurred.


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About Oilton
Oilton Public Schools are dedicated to provide their students with a great education. Our faculty and staff work hard every day to make sure that the students get the best training to prepare them for career and college readiness.
Oilton Public Schools goal is to provide a positive learning environment with challenging and diverse opportunities to motivate and encourage all students to function at their potential in a changing society.


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Summer 2018 Entertainment Guide
The approaching end of the spring semester typically means one thing is on my mind: summer vacation. Not only does it mean no more time spent in long classes, doing homework and studying for finals – it means free time spent watching movies, listening to music and reading books (of my choice).
Summer vacation is the time for any pop culture junkies who are stuck in school eight months of the year to fully immerse themselves in what they love. Here is a guide of what I'll be keeping an eye on and checking out this summer.
Book: "What I Leave Behind" by Alison McGhee
After his dad commits suicide, Will tries to overcome his own misery by secretly helping the people around him, including Superman, the homeless guy he passes on his way to work; the Little Butterfly Dude he walks by on the way home; and Playa, his childhood friend. Release date: May 15.
Movie: "Book Club"
Starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen. Comedy. PG-13. Release date: May 18.
Movie: "Deadpool 2"
Starring Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin and Bill Skarsgård. Action, comedy. R. Release date: May 18.
Movie: "Solo: A Star Wars Movie"
Starring Alden Ehrenreich, Donald Glover, Emilia Clarke and Thandie Newton. Sci-Fi, fantasy, action. PG-13. Release date: May 25.
Album: "Shawn Mendes" by Shawn Mendes
Release date: May 25.
Book: "They Come in All Colors" by Malcolm Hansen
Malcolm Hansen's debut follows a biracial teenage boy in the 1960s and early '70s who finds his new life in the big city disrupted by childhood memories of the summer when racial tensions in his hometown reached a tipping point. Release date: May 29.
Movie: "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"
Starring Joanne Rogers and Fred Rogers (archive footage). Documentary, biography. NR. Release date: June 8.
Movie: "Incredibles 2"
Starring Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson. Animation, kids and family. NR. Release date: June 15.
Book: "The Lost for Words Bookshop" by Stephanie Butland
Loveday Cardew prefers books to people. If you look carefully, you might glimpse the first lines of the novels she loves most tattooed on her skin. But there are some things Loveday will never, ever show you. Release date: June 19.
Movie: "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom"
Starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum. Action, adventure. PG-13. Release date: June 22.
Album: "Pray for the Wicked" by Panic! at the Disco
Release date: June 22.
Book: "The Museum of Us" by Tara Wilson Redd
Sadie loves her boyfriend Henry and her best friend Lucie, but when something goes wrong and Sadie is taken to the hospital calling out for "George," her hidden life may be exposed. Release date: June 26.
Movie: "The First Purge"
Starring Y'lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis and Joivan Wade. Horror. NR. Release date: July 4.
Movie: "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again"
Starring Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Cher and Lily James. Musical, comedy. PG-13.Release date: July 20.
Movie: "The Equalizer 2"
Starring Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal and Bill Pullman. Action, thriller. NR. Release date: July 20.
Album: "Sweetener" by Ariana Grande
Release date: July 20.
Book: "Contagion" by Erin Bowman
After receiving a distress call from a drill team on a distant planet, a crew is sent into deep space to perform a standard search-and-rescue mission. Release date: July 24.
Book: "Charlotte Walsh Likes To Win" by Jo Piazza
A novel about what happens when a woman wants it all—political power, a happy marriage and happiness – but isn't sure just how much she's willing to sacrifice to get it. Release date: July 24.
Movie: "Christopher Robin"
Starring Ewan McGregor, Jim Cummings, Peter Capaldi and Hayley Atwell. Drama, adventure. G. Release date: Aug. 3.
Movie: "The Darkest Minds"
Starring Amandla Stenberg, Mandy Moore and Harris Dickinson. Sci-fi, action. NR. Release date: Aug. 3
Book: "The Last Best Story" by Maggie Lehrman
A fresh romantic comedy about two high-schools seniors who can't quite admit they are in love. Includes a toga-wearing prom crasher, an emergency lockdown, a secret stalker and a wild after-party to bring our main characters together for one last story for the school paper. Release date: Aug. 7.
Movie: "Crazy Rich Asians"
Starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and Gemma Chan. Comedy. PG-13. Release date: Aug. 17.
Book: "We Regret to Inform You" by A.E. Kaplan
When a high achiever is rejected by every Ivy League college and her safety school, her life is turned upside down in this novel that puts college admissions in perspective. Release date: Aug. 21.


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Boy changes name to KentuckyFriedCrueltyDotCom
Chris Garnett, a 19-year-old member of PETA, is dedicated to his cause. He has legally changed his name to KentuckyFriedCrueltyDotCom to protest Kentucky Fried Chicken's treatment of birds at a processing plant.
Young man, please apply for a government-sponsored student loan immediately so that I can speed you through our Admissions Office -- you need the maturity of a good mentor.
Yes, a name change is a good first step, but you must learn about Active Resistance to the KFC Nazis. Together, we can prevent the Slaughter of The Innocent.


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Ever since Alfa Romeo announced it would bring "something new" to the 4C with every passing year, we've been speculating what the Italian automaker might have up its sleeve. Though it's pure speculation at this point, our rendering artist has put together a possible direction for a future direction, the 4C Quadrifoglio Verde.
The Quadrifoglio Verde name harks back to Alfa's long history of performance vehicles dating back to 1923, and this car would be no different. Likely getting a slight bump in power, the coupe gets an even more aggressive body treatment with several new scoops, front and rear fascias, and accent lines.
Its front fascia gets a completely redesigned bumper with larger air intakes near the darkened headlights. Around the side, a lowered body skirt helps bring the 4C's visual mass lower to the ground. Out back, a new lower bumper sports a new exhaust pipe design while the rear quarter panels have another cooling slot near the round taillights. Topping it all off are the iconic green cloverleaf and grey triangle badges. A new set of 10-spoke grey wheels helps complete the more aggressive look.
While it's still unclear what Alfa has planned for its future 4C special editions, we suspect they will consist mostly of cosmetic changes, with only slight modifications to the suspension and engine.
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EMEA Morgan Stanley Conference
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Conference Energy&Mining UCI 7 April 2014 Warsaw
Conference UniCredit 15-16 September 2014, Warsaw
14th Investor Conference Zuers organized by Raiffeisen Centrobank.
ENERGY & MINING CONFERENCE in Warsaw organized by UniCredit CAIB.
HSBC's 14th Annual EEMEA Investor Forum 9 - 10 September 2014, London
Morgan Stanley European Utilities Summit


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World cup fever has slowly started to subside. Getting world cup after twenty eight years is a sensation of joy, proudness and a dream come true situation of many years. Thanks to all the players who made us proud by taking the Word Cup. May this is the last world cup of Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, as Dhoni added to this as he is dedicating this world cup to Sachin. But one thing saddened me is are we giving too much importance to the cricket players neglecting all other sports players of be Hockey, Weight lifting or Athletics. After knowing the bumper bonanza announced by BCCI and the central minister for railways for the cricket players the thought came to my mind is why I didn't become cricket player!!
BCCI has announced cash prize of rupees one crore to each player, apart from all the benefits they get from ICCI along with the trophy. This may be equivalent or more than the amount which BCCI offered. As the Srilankan team being runner up in the World Cup, ICCI offered rupees seven crore as prize to the entire team. Union Railways Minister of India announced free travel to these players for life time in the A. C. coach (Thank god as there is no instance of Cricket players travelling by train even by mistake). Chief Minister's of one or two state have offered to give land to the players in their state remembering this memorable occasion. Basically Indian cricket players are on the top in getting highest revenue from the advertising companies may be in few days most of the players will tie up with the advertising companies for a bigger deal as we are World Cup Champions. Indian Cricket players will have handsome income this time which can be only calculated in crores or millions!
This is the story of world cup players. Do these Advertising companies, Central Government and State Government provides so many facilities to the medal winners of Olympic, Asian or Common Wealth Games? I am not able to recollect any one announcing offers neither the Governments nor the Advertising companies. Those who have won medals in the games are finding it difficult to get jobs and no facilities at all to practice. In Asian, Common Wealth or Olympic games you won't find the same players in the subsequent games. Clarification may be good performers will be sent to games but the truth is those who have gone once and won medals are not getting any facilities to either practice for games or offers of job and similar facilities. They are the people who also make India proud but we don't have remembrance of their achievement.
By this we can clearly make out we are neglecting all games except Cricket. National game of India Hockey is also slowly shading away from the memories of younger generation. Athletics have no value at all in front of cricket. Earlier small children used to play any village games but now everywhere cricket fever. If proper prominence is not given to other games, days are not so far where we can read about other games in the pages of history!


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Redevelopment of 703-707 Newton Place Well Underway
In December 2013 I was able to post details about the new development that was replacing the three modest row dwellings at 703-707 Newton Place, NW. The new building will contain nine new living units. According to the floorplans, two of them will be single bedroom units and seven will be two bedroom units.
Over that past few weeks I've been watching the old buildings come down, and currently they're gone. It looks like the only thing left is to clean up the lot before work begins in earnest to build the new structure.
(Row dwellings razed as seen on July 6, 2014)
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Between fantasy and reality: a history of oriental dance
When we think of oriental dancing we imagine swaying, undulating, and sensual bodies. But where does this representation come from? Is there only one and unique Oriental dance?
"With half-closed eyes and quivering form, she caused mysterious undulations to flow downward over her whole body, like rippling waves, while her face remained impassive and her twinkling feet still moved in their intricate steps": thus described in 1877 Gustave Flaubert the dance of Salomé, oriental princess, in the story Hérodias.
Since then, the everyday representation of the oriental dancer has barely changed, if at all: sensual, instinctive and seductive, the physical embodiment of charm and femininity. According to Mariem Guellouz, a lecturer at the Paris Descartes University, sociolinguist and dancer, these images are not necessarily false or stereotyped, "but the oriental dance evokes an imaginary that was built, constructed over the course of a very particular history."
Not one, but several oriental dances
"Oriental dance in the singular is for me a generic term that refers to a plurality of genres. It is in this sense that occasionally, with a certain sense of provocation, I say that oriental dance does not exist", adds Mariem Guellouz. "Under the same name of "oriental dance ", we include for example all the dances from the Maghreb region. Although the Maghreb region [North Africa] and the Mashreq region [Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan] are part of this larger entity called the Arab world, they obviously include very different cultures and practices."
There are as many dances in the East as there are cultures, territories, and musical genres... Certain choreographic traditions are festive, linked for example to specific ceremonies (such as the Moroccan chaâbi), whilst others are reserved solely for the stage. Some dances are exclusively masculine, such as the rasq tahtib in Egypt, whereas others are performed by mixed groups: this is the case of the Berber Ahwash...
It is difficult to number precisely the many different genres of oriental dance, especially since many of them have progressively changed, having evolved after generations of racial integration and encounters between tradition and modernity. Mariem Guellouz prefers to use the plural name "oriental dances", or that of "dances from Arab-Berber world", though one question still remains: "Why, with this diversity of practices, has the Western eye retained only the erotic and sensual female component?"
Dance and orientalism
Orientalism was a strong artistic current during the 18th and 19th centuries: during the Lumières and the Romantic period, countless European painters and writers (French, in particular) found their inspiration in the Orient, or at least in the fantasised representation of the Orient that was available to them.
Certain artists, such as the writers Flaubert or Chateaubriand and the painters Delacroix or Gérôme, departed for the East, using the newly invented means of transport. Other artists, including Montesquieu and Victor Hugo to name but a few, imagined the Orient from the comfort of their Parisian apartments, creating some of French literature's finest works: Montesquieu's Lettres Persanes and Hugo's Les Orientales.
During the 19th century in particular, "the Orient, be it as an image or as an idea, became, as much intellectually as for the imagination, a kind of collective fascination" (Les Orientales, Preface, Victor Hugo, 1829), a fascination largely maintained by the military campaigns of Napoleon in Egypt, and by the Colonial Empire.
And yet, one of the principal figures of this artistic Oriental universe was the woman, the feminine figure: Scheherazade from One Thousand and One Nights (translated in 1717 by Antoine Galland), the Odalisque by Eugène Delacroix (1825), Salammbô by Flaubert (1862), and Dalila from Saint-Saëns's great opera... The oriental woman, an often deadly temptress, embodied a social fantasy. Carnal, nude, and the exact opposite of European bourgeois women.
This fantasy soon became a physical reality during the World's Fair in Paris. In 1889, for example, visitors gathered by the thousands to witness not only the famous reconstituted Egyptian neighbourhood, Cairo Street with the so-called Arab styled houses, but also the beautiful belly dancers.
The belly dance
These belly dancers that fascinated so many visitors during the World's Fair eventually found their way onto the posters of various cabarets and other venues of nocturnal entertainment. Mata Hari (sun in Hindi, Margaretha Zelle her real name) danced and undressed at the Musée Guimet then at the Olympia; Ida Rubinstein performed the role of Scheherazade for Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes… Colette shocked her spectators as she danced half-naked (and kissing on-stage her lover Mathilde de Morny) in the show Rêve d'Egypte at the Moulin Rouge … The Belle Epoque was hungry for eroticism and exoticism.
However, this was not oriental dancing but specifically belly dancing: many of the early choreographies included a form of exhibitionism and partial nudity.
"a strange amusement which consisted of swinging to right and left, her knees apart and her body swaying from the waist with the perpetual jogging, twitching movements peculiar to an oriental dancer in the 'danse du ventre'" (Emile Zola, Nana, 1880.)
During the same period, the term "almée" also entered circulation in Paris to designate a belly dancer, despite the fact that it was originally a reference in Egypt to a knowledgeable and learned women, having mastered art, music and dance. In reality, "a focus was placed upon a specific style of dancing, one reserved until that point for an entirely different context, in places where reigned an entirely different relationship to the body and modesty," says Mariem Guellouz.
Glory and paradoxes
In Paris, the belly dance eventually encountered classical ballet, and its performers begin gradually incorporating arabesques and demi-pointes shoes to their choreographies. At the same time, this mix of cultures was also taking place in the East, in Egypt in particular, home of the oriental dance as it is performed today. In 1926, the Lebano-Syrian dancer Badia Masabni drew her inspiration from the Parisian cabarets and founded her own Casino Opera in Cairo.
Madame Badia's shows eventually laid the path in Egypt for a new generation of female dancers: Tahia Carioca, Samia Gamal, Naima Akef… In the 1930s and 1940s, they each contributed to the international renown of Egyptian dance, in particular through cinema.
With over 120 films to her name and a slew of "femmes fatale" roles, Tahia Carioca was gradually known as the Marilyn Monroe of the Arab World by the international press, becoming one of the great ambassadors of Egyptian cinema's golden age.
For Mariem Guellouz, this was a paradoxical stage in the history of dance: "This was in a way a standardisation of oriental dance based on the model of the dancer in a two-piece costume, performing for male spectators in cabarets or restaurants, but it is also a moment of glory for these dancers. "
An artistic recognition
Today, "it is in no way a question of judging", says Mariem Guellouz, "but rather of understanding the origin of this "oriental" dance, this imaginary idea that is now part of its history. Some enjoy performing the dance in this way, but others wish to bring a new status to the dance, to express an element of creativity."
With regards to creativity, the choreographer Saâdia Souyah chose for example to cover the bodies of her dancers (and the stomachs in particular) in favour of a meeting between tradition and modernity. The Lebanese dancer Alexandre Paulikevitch, opts instead for the unveiling of the body, and the mixture of genres and representations.
Though classes of so-called "oriental dance" are such a success, the artists criticise nonetheless a lack of representation on stage, in theatres and other venues of public performance.
"There are many dancers struggling today to obtain an artistic status," says Mariem Guellouz, and many dancers are now even persecuted and threatened, in Egypt for example, where many have been accused of provocation and incitement to debauchery within a context of political instability and religious hardening.


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Fri, 23 March 2007
Demand for organic food in Canada has been growing steadily at 25 percent a year. With new federal regulations passed in December and a new Canada Organic logo backing organic claims, the Canadian organics sector can expect this growth to continue. Canadians are becoming more health conscious and concerned about the safety of our food system. Consumers need to be aware of new information about our food, especially as it relates to our and our children's health. That's why scientists, children's health experts and the general public discussed what it means to grow up organic at the one day conference "Growing Up Organic" in Toronto on February 17th , 2007. The conference was hosted by Canadian Organic Growers.
The organic standard bans the use of synthetic herbicides, pesticides, growth hormones, antibiotics, additives, genetically modified organisms and irradiation. The result is food that has fewer toxic residues and a healthier ecosystem that will sustain food production over the long term. With the growing popularity of organics, people are asking many questions. Some of the more common questions include: Are organic foods really healthier? Should I be buying organics for my children? Are organics worth the higher price? The body of knowledge around organics continues to emerge, as scientists and nutritional experts conduct studies to answer these kinds of questions.
Ann Clark, Associate Professor in Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph (Guelph, ON) - Dr. Clark's research program encompasses pasture and grazing management and organic agriculture, as well as risk assessment of genetically modified crops. A native Californian, she studied at the University of California at Davis and at Iowa State University. Her academic career started at the University of Alberta, but she has been at Guelph since 1983. In a career spanning 26 years, she has authored 15 books or chapters in books, presented papers at more than 50 conferences and symposia, and published 25 refereed journal and 150 technical and extension articles. She currently teaches Crop Ecology, Crops in Land Reclamation, Managed Grasslands, and several courses in Organic Agriculture, and coordinates the new Major in Organic Agriculture.
Peter Macleod, Executive Director of Crop Protection Chemistry - CropLife Canada (Toronto, ON) - CropLife Canada is a trade association representing the developers, manufacturers and distributors of plant science innovations (pest control products and plant biotechnology) for use in agriculture, urban and public health settings. Peter MacLeod has spent his career in the field of scientific research and regulatory affairs. His research activity has mainly focused on the degradation of pesticides in soil and water but he has also managed environmental toxicology studies and food residue studies. Peter is an active participant on the Pesticide Management Advisory Committee to the Federal Minister of Health and has served on many panels on pesticides and risk management. Born in Yarmouth , Nova Scotia his fondness for Agriculture and Science led him to attend the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. He graduated in 1987 with a B.Sc. (Agr.) Hon., Dalhousie University.
Ellen Desjardins, Public Health Nutritionist - Region of Waterloo Public Health (Waterloo, ON) - Ellen has worked in various programs throughout the province and at the federal level for the past 20 years. Ellen has co-authored numerous articles in the area of food security. She has also chaired work-groups and prepared position papers for the Ontario Public Health Association on food systems, public health concerns about food biotechnology, and mercury in fish. In 2005, Ellen was a founding member of the new national organization Food Secure Canada.
Wayne Roberts, Coordinator, Toronto Food Policy Council (Toronto, ON) - Wayne moderated the session of the conference titled Is Organic Worth the Price?. The Toronto Food Policy Council partners with business and community groups to develop policies and programs promoting food security. Our aim is a food system that fosters equitable food access, nutrition, community development and environmental health.
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The four-staged staircase of varying heights and steps is used for stroke patients at Klang General Hospital. When Chua Siew Kuan arranged for Tzu Chi volunteers to visit the rehabilitation department, they decided to replicate the staircase according to standard measurements and design. In addition to the wooden staircase, there is also a set of steel gripping aid to help stroke patients to walk slowly.
The spacious Buddhist Tzu-Chi Free Clinic in Sentosa, Klang, has enabled stroke patients to practise walking again and again, to strengthen the coordination of their brain and body.
Selfless Great Love helps find a new way
On December 20, 2015, another session of the monthly physical rehabilitation treatment for the Stroke Support Group (SSG) was held at the Buddhist Tzu-Chi Free Clinic. At 12 o'clock, physical therapists and volunteers started their preparation and testing equipment in order to give the best rehabilitation treatment and counselling to the patients.
Founded in August 2014, SSG aimed to encourage stroke patients to face their challenging life with a positive attitude, and to overcome their psychological barrier with professional counselling by qualified doctors. From three to four patients in the early days, SSG is now treating more than 20 patients. The commitment and dedication of medical personnel has gradually received wide recognition.
The friendly and amicable Siew Kuan used to work as a stroke physical therapist at the Klang General Hospital for many years. When she discovered that SSG was in dire need of a physical therapist to assist stroke patients after accompanying her children as a volunteer at the free clinic, she joined them last year. She has since shouldered the mission resolutely so as to help the community.
She said, "Although I am still teaching, I still come here once a month as they really need my expertise here. I would let volunteers know about the latest development in rehabilitation and after having a better understanding of rehabilitation, they can then guide the patients on the correct rehabilitation posture for a speedy recovery. More importantly, I hope they would share the knowledge they learnt with more people..."
Throughout the years, Siew Kuan was deeply touched by the love and care put in by volunteers in encouraging patients and their families to be more courageous and confident in the face of difficulties.
She shared, "The patients who came initially were a few elders from the nursing home, but in recent months, there has been an increased number of patients seeking assistance. I am very pleased to see that everyone has regained their confidence and hope by interacting positively with one another. Their optimism is the best reward for me."
Family members regain confidence
The clean and serene environment at the free clinic allows stroke patients to feel comfortable and calm. Family members also feel less tense and more relaxed seeing the long-lost smile on the patient's face. Here, they exchange experiences, give encouragements among themselves and look forward to a better tomorrow.
About 16 stroke patients attended the official launch of the new rehabilitation equipment, together with many new members and their family members. Volunteers took this opportunity to approach them with cordial greetings to ease their psychological fear and anxiety, "How are you?", "Do you do rehabilitation at home?", "Wow, you have made progress. Very good, keep it up!"
Patients tried to use the new rehabilitation equipment under the guidance of Siew Kuan. These equipment made by Zhang Wei Hong and Tan Chin Wah were simple to use and environmental-friendly. Patients could start with simple movements guided by volunteers; and this has allowed patients to regain their confidence.
Siew Kuan admitted that companionship of family members during the rehabilitation treatment, is important to the patients. With the guidance and advice by professional personnel and trained volunteers, family members could make adjustments and improvements to the rehabilitation treatment for the patients at home. As they are the ones accompanying the patients every day, they serve as the best "physical therapist" for the patients at home.
I will hold your hand, but you have to walk your own way
For most people, walking and going up and down the stairs are easy tasks, but for stroke patients, these are challenges, whether psychologically or physically.
"It hurts! It really hurts! Slow down..." Vague voices, weak arms and painful expression. This was the first time stroke patient Xu Jian De visited SSG with his children. Following a stroke 15 months ago due to brain haemorrhage, he is undergoing rehabilitation apart from acupuncture. He tried fiddling with the assisting devices on the desktop and walking slowly, but these seemingly simple actions were challenging obstacles to him.
The experienced Siew Kuan then consoled him when massaging his shrinking and weak arm, "Never mind, it is alright. No pain, just try a little bit more!" Siew Kuan also explained to his family members, "Massage and ice treatment can effectively relieve pain. Please remember not to be too hasty. Take it slowly and most importantly, take good care of him and ensure that he does not fall. After learning all this knowledge from here, do give him support and encouragement at home, accompany him to do rehabilitation exercises every day, and help him rebuild his confidence."
After a painful rehabilitation and some comforting words, the curl twist of wrist and fingers gradually loosened. Volunteers and family members then assisted him with some simple rehabilitation exercises. Jian De finally smiled as he felt less pain than previously.
His son was deeply moved by the love and care of physical therapists and volunteers, as well as, the "improvement" made by his father. He looked at the auxiliary equipment's design and construction carefully, as he hopes to replicate at home so that his father can do the rehabilitation at home. "I never thought that these resources could be made into rehabilitation equipment. This would greatly reduce the cost of buying such equipment!"
Mutual encouragement helps turn over a new leaf
"Every patient has different extent and condition of stroke, therefore individual treatment is needed. Some experience weak limbs; some might experience edema and pain, while some could not coordinate their limbs and face. So the patients must start with small movements during rehabilitation so that they feel comfortable in the process, and will have more confidence to complete the next course..." Siew Kuan explained patiently to the family members.
Although it is crucial for patients to have the perseverance and courage, family members' companionship and encouragement also play a pivotal role.
Ten Heng Yong, who suffers from stroke due to an accident last year, came for rehabilitation for the first time. He was accompanied by his wife, Yong Swee May, and daughter. The efforts and interaction between everyone, as well as, their spirit of not giving up had deeply inspired Swee May. She said smilingly, "I brought my husband for acupuncture in the past because we were unfamiliar with physical therapy. Later, a friend told us that Tzu Chi's medical team provides medical consultation to stroke patients, so I have brought him here today, hoping that this would help improve his condition."
She was happy to see her husband sliding his hand on the table with a small abacus "pulley helper" that promotes the movement and blood circulation of his arms. She said, "I will bring him here often during this key rehabilitation period, so that he could regain his ability to take care of himself."
After trying a variety of assisting devices of different designs and functionality, coupled with the professional advice of physical therapists, patients and their families understand that physical therapy takes time in order to see results.
Dr Lim Lian Cheoo from TIMA shared that he was pleased with the recognition SSG has gained over the past six months; and there are now more stroke patients. He also thanked all physical therapists and volunteers for their contributions, and hopes that everyone could put the existing space and creative equipment into good use. He also hopes that more people could get to know the SSG and its rehabilitation treatment.
A simple opening ceremony was successfully concluded with everyone's blessing. Medical volunteers bowed to thank patients and their families, and hope that SSG could bring hope to more patients in the future, putting a smile back on their faces.
Dr Lim Lian Cheoo from TIMA, officiated the launch and hopes that everyone could put the existing space and creative equipment into good use. [Photograph by Ng Su Lim]
Patient Xu Jian De (middle, front row) made his first visit. Accompanied by his son, he tried the muscle relaxation massage given by physical therapist, Chua Siew Kuan (1st right). [Photograph by Ng Su Lim]
SSG medical team demonstrated a variety of auxiliary equipment that stroke patients can use to exercise according to their own circumstances. [Photograph by Ng Su Lim]
Physical therapist, Chua Siew Kuan (1st right) assisted a patient on the correct posture, hoping that the patient could achieve a better effect. [Photograph by Ng Su Lim]
A medical volunteer guided a patient to use a sliding aid, "small abacus", that allows the patient to easily move his arm, and gradually sees results. [Photograph by Chia Heen Kheow]
A patient tried walking on the new equipment with the help of medical staff. [Photograph by Ng Su Lim]
Dr Lim Lian Cheoo, who has been giving full support and concern to SSG, carefully testing the equipment, hoping that the patients can get the best treatment. [Photograph by Ng Su Lim]
The efforts and interaction between everyone, as well as, the perseverance of patients and their families had deeply inspired Yong Swee May to help her husband to recover. [Photograph by Chia Heen Kheow]


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Who From Your CRM Database Attends The International SURFACE Event?
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If you plan to exhibit at the next show, knowing who in your database went last year can make setting meetings so much easier. If you sponsored or exhibited at the last event, getting a list of matches helps you understand the value your investment had in lifting conversions, even for contacts who didn't provide their info at the show.


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Claire knows which issues are important to her, but she wants to know what issues are important to you, the residents of District 122. Let Claire know what is important to you! Email her at email@example.com.
Claire cares about:
Protecting the Environment and Addressing Climate Change
- Protect the beauty of the abundant natural resources in Texas through enforcing and enacting environment protections
- Tackle the urgency of climate change head on by incentivizing policy to mitigate the effects of a warming planet and ensure a prosperous future for our children
- Make Texas a leader in renewable energy for the health of our communities, environment, and economy
Improving Public Health and Access to Affordable Health Care
- Invest in the health of all Texans by expanding Medicaid and decreasing number of uninsured families
- Address racial and socioeconomic disparities in health outcomes
- Support a strong economy by improving the physical health of its workforce and surrounding environment
Strengthening our Public Schools with Equitable Funding and Sensible Standards
- Strengthen our public school system, with stable and equitable funding and high quality, evidence-based standards
- Increase teacher and support staff pay to recruit and retain the most qualified, caring, and committed professionals to educate and care for our children
- Re-examine our school accountability systems to make sure schools are preparing our children to do more than take a test and that our performance measures are fair and realistic
Safeguarding Democratic Norms and Institutions
- End gerrymandering and ensure fairness in upcoming redistricting by establishing an independent redistricting commission
- Advance equity in our democratic system by ending voter suppression efforts and instituting online and automatic voter registration
- Improve the security of our elections and Texans' personal information
Prioritizing Texans' Privacy, Safety, and Human Rights
- Protect privacy, civil liberties, and human rights of all Texans, with a focus on digital age
- Enact common sense gun legislation to reduce gun violence and promote gun safety
- Advance public safety and trust in our communities by empowering local officials and law enforcement to govern our localities and protect our communities in the ways they know best to ensure that all residents feel safe reporting crimes, seeking health care, taking their children to school, attending church - free from fear of detention or violence


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Yes I know -Yes it did from May,1939
80% of the Army was conscripted not volunteers
Conscription: the Second World WarFrom the beginning of the Second World War, men and women were conscripted into military service on an even larger scalewww.parliament.uk
The unwritten words in there are - in peacetime and small pool of trained reserves in comparison to those that maintained large standing armies.
France could expand rapidly because of Conscription - it also meant its expansion wasn't all raw.
Im guilty of poor writing - expecting everyone to know what I mean if I do.
I suspect most Brits on here did being more familiar with british history and thus being more familiar with the point I was making (or failing to).


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Paul contrasted two ways of living: by the Spirit or by your selfish desires. He added, "They are opposed to each other, so you shouldn't do whatever you want to do." On the don't-do list: sexual immorality, moral corruption, doing whatever feels good, idolatry, drug use, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, anger, quarrels, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, and things like these.
Living by your own selfish desires will harm community because they do not demonstrate or require love of anybody other than oneself thus they are in conflict with the command to love your neighbor as yourself.
Remember the intent of the law is to build a community that would exhibit and allow God's love to prevail.
Don't think of this kingdom as something that we have to die to get. It's a situation that could be possible for us right here and now if only we truly were to consider God our king, if only we truly were to live the way God intended--to sum it up, to love our neighbor as ourself.
If you want to read more, look at Fruit Smoothie, by Dan Dick .


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Stacy's Tip of the Week 11.6.17 ShoreTel Connect Client: Transfer
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To transfer the call directly to the other party, select the transfer soft key. This will send the caller directly to the recipient and the call will no longer be on your phone.
This is sometimes referred to as a blind transfer.
However, if you would like to consult with the person you are transferring to prior to sending the call over select the consult soft key instead this leaves the original call on hold and calls the new party on the available line allowing you to speak with them first.
Once you have consulted simply press the yes soft key to then transfer the call from your phone to the other party.
If you don't make a selection consult transfer will be selected by default after several seconds of entering the number.
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