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Mr. Japan
Sun and Steel
A white silky beach just south of Madras. Blue sea full of sharks, blue sky full of clouds like egret plumes. Nearby, half in the water, half on the beach, the gray-violet pyramid of a Hindu temple gradually dissolving as the sea with each century rises. In the foreground, the body of a man, headless, armless, with only one leg whose flesh stops at the knee. Below the knee, a bright beautiful white bone around which a rope has been knotted. The angle of the bone indicates that the man's legs and arms had been tied together behind him. Coolly, I become coroner. Speculate sagely on the length of time the man has been dead. Draw my companions' attention to the fact that there is not a drop of blood left in the body: at first glance we thought it a scarecrow, a bundle of white and gray rags—then saw real muscles laid bare, ropy integuments, the shin bone, and knew someone had been murdered, thrown into the sea alive. But who? And why? Definitely not Chinese, I decide (not only am I at heart a coroner—redundancy—but I am also a geographer of Strabo's school).
I am interrupted by the arrival of a small Tamil girl resembling the late Fanny Brice. She glares at the corpse. "Not nice, not nice at all!" She shakes her head disapprovingly, hopes we won't get a wrong impression of India. As we do our best to reassure her, we are joined by a friend with a newspaper: Yukio Mishima has committed seppuku (the proper word for harakiri) in the office of Japan's commanding general; his head was then hacked from his body by an aide…. We read the bloody details with wonder. Such is the power of writing (to those addicted to reading) that the actual corpse at our feet became less real than the vivid idea of the bodyless head of Mishima, a man my exact contemporary whose career in so many ways resembled my own, though not to the degree that certain writers of book-chat in the Fifties thought.
Tokyo, Unbeautiful but alive and monstrously, cancerously growing, just as New York City—quite as unbeautiful—is visibly dying, its rot a way of life. That will be Tokyo's future, too, but for the moment the mood is one of boom. Official and mercantile circles are euphoric. Elsewhere, unease.
I meet with a leader of the Left currently giving aid to those GIs who find immoral their country's murder of Asiatics. He is not sanguine about Japan. "We don't know who we are since the war. The break with the old culture has left us adrift. Yet we are still a family."
The first thing the traveler in Japan notices is that the people resemble each other, with obvious variations, much the way members of a family do, and this sense of a common identity was…
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San Diego: You've Got to Love the 3-Course Express Lunch at Jsix
Burger reviews in the San Diego area.
616 J Street San Diego, CA 92101
(map); 619-531-8477; jsixrestaurant.com
Cooking method: Grilled
Short Order: Tasty half-pound burgers are the star attraction of one of the best lunch deals in the Gaslamp
Want Fries With That? Yes! Delicious golden brown shoestring fries dusted with herbs and salt come with the burger
Price: Prix fixe lunch, $15
Notes: Free parking Mon-Fri, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 10% discount for anyone who lives in the 92101 zipcode
Living in a city that routinely fills up with thousands of people who are visiting for only a few days predisposes me to look out for tourists. The Gaslamp Quarter, where most convention-goers stay, is home to dozens of restaurants, but if you've only got a few opportunities to eat a great meal, it pays to know which spots to skip and which to make a point of visiting. Jsix is one of the latter, especially for lunch, where you can get a hefty half-pound burger as part of a three-course prix fixe for $15.
The meal starts with a basket of freshly baked bread and olive tapenade, and includes soup or salad, your choice of entrée (burger, chicken sandwich, or squash ravioli), and dessert. It's a pretty spectacular value, especially considering the burger by itself is $11 at lunch and $13 at dinner.
Given the decision between lentil soup and salad was an easy one. Of all the meals I've eaten at Jsix, it's the salads I remember most. This time around was no different. The plate of fresh greens, topped with feta cheese, Persian cucumbers and quinoa, with a citrusy vinaigrette, was delicious, and a great way to ease into a hearty main course.
The thick, hand-formed patty of Brandt beef chuck (ground daily) was moist and juicy, with a mild beefy flavor. The beef was coarsely ground and fairy loosely packed, but cooked a bit shy of my requested medium rare. The patty had small specks of char, but not much of a crust. A little bit longer on the grill (and a touch more salt) would have made a noticeable improvement, but as is, it was still excellent. Toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, and house-made pickles) come on the side, and you can add aged white cheddar, bacon, or avocado for an extra buck. I'd advise doing so. With the sharp and creamy cheese and veggies in place, the burger felt complete. Without it, you'd notice the absence.
The lightly toasted brioche bun (made in-house) was more substantial than most, which was a good pairing with such a large patty. Though the bottom half of the bun did get soaked with burger juice, it stayed intact and the meat-to-bread ratio was spot-on.
With no mention of fries on the menu, I was expecting the burger to come à la carte, so the mound of golden brown shoestring spuds, which were dusted with salt and herbs, was a pleasant surprise. The sheer size of the burger (and knowledge that dessert was still to come) forced me to decide which item to finish. I opted for the fries.
All of the dessert options sounded almost equally good. There was gelato (chocolate, vanilla, or hazelnut), chocolate chip cookies, or raspberry sorbet. After the bread, salad, fries, and burger (which alone would have been enough to stuff me to my gills), sorbet was the most logical choice. Despite being more than adequately full, I ate the whole thing, which is either testament to its deliciousness, or my inability for moderation (or both).
For the quality and volume of the food you get at Jsix (not to mention the atmosphere or quality of service), $15 is beyond reasonable for a three-course meal. There's no better value for lunch anywhere in the Gaslamp Quarter.
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- Infective conjunctivitis – bacterial or viral infections, such as the common cold, can lead to this highly-contagious form of the disease. Infected contact lenses or contaminated eye make-up may also be responsible.
- Allergic conjunctivitis – allergic reactions to pollen, animal fur or dust mites can inflame the conjunctiva.
- Irritant conjunctivitis – substances such as chlorinated water, shampoo or air pollution can irritate the eye. A loose eyelash can also lead to this form of conjunctivitis.
How to spot it - The eyes will be red and inflamed, and there can be a thick yellow discharge, which crusts over the eyelashes, especially after sleep. Itchy or watery eyes are also common symptoms. Some people may experience a burning or gritty sensation in the eyes, or swollen eyelids. Infective conjunctivitis can be accompanied by cold-like symptoms, such as a fever or a sore throat. Allergic conjunctivitis often occurs in connection with hay fever symptoms, such as sneezing and a runny, itchy nose.
Treatment - Conjunctivitis may clear up itself over a few days or a week. Sticky coatings on the eyelids can be carefully wiped away with cotton wool and water. Irritant conjunctivitis should clear up as soon as the irritant, such as a loose eyelash, is removed. If not then treatment may be needed, including:
- Antibiotic eye drops or ointment can be prescribed for infective conjunctivitis
- Antihistamines can be prescribed for allergic conjunctivitis
- A baby who has neonatal conjunctivitis should be seen by a doctor straight away
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(Phoenix, Ariz. – June 17, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard received the prestigious Kelley-Wyman award last night from the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) at the organization's annual summer meeting in Seattle, Washington.
The Kelley-Wyman Award is the association's highest honor and is presented to the Attorney General who has done the most to advance the objectives of the association. It is sometimes referred to as the "Attorney General of the Year" award. Goddard was selected to receive this honor in recognition of his work on the $94 million Western Union recovery, as well as his leadership on a number of law enforcement initiatives, including mortgage fraud and the multi-state tobacco settlement.
"Attorney General Terry Goddard demonstrates the collegial and collaborative efforts that NAAG strives to facilitate among its membership," stated NAAG President Jon Bruning, the Republican Attorney General of Nebraska.
"His guidance and perseverance led to the groundbreaking agreement among the four Southwest border states and Western Union that will provide substantial resources for law enforcement to combat money laundering," Bruning added. "General Goddard has been instrumental in combating Mexican drug cartels that threaten the security of the U.S.-Mexican border. He has worked with Mexico's top law enforcement officials to increase cross-border cooperation."
"AG Goddard very much deserves this prestigious award," said Paul Charlton, former U.S. Attorney for Arizona. "Terry has taken on the drug cartels, human smugglers, and border crime in effective and creative ways. He is a thoughtful prosecutor whose good work has now been recognized nationally by his peers."
"As a border Sheriff, I know how hard the Attorney General has worked to provide resources to local law enforcement in the battle against the drug cartels," stated Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik. "He understands that only through close partnerships with local law enforcement, the federal government, and Mexican law enforcement officials can we truly win the battle against these criminals. I congratulate the Attorney General and his team for winning this prestigious award."
"Attorney General Goddard has led the way in working with local law enforcement and prosecutors in fighting drug cartels and border crime," said Sheila Polk, Yavapai County Attorney. "I applaud NAAG for selecting him for this prestigious award."
"I would like to thank my fellow Attorneys General for this recognition of the great work we have done fighting border crime and mortgage fraud," Goddard said. "This award is a welcomed pat on the back to the hard-working men and women of the Arizona Attorney General's Office and our law enforcement partners. For almost eight years, I've had the privilege to work with my fellow Attorneys General across political and regional divides to find common ground to benefit our citizens. We have a proud tradition among the AGs of independence from outside pressure and dedication to the law."
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) was founded in 1907 to help Attorneys General fulfill the responsibilities of their office and to assist in the delivery of high-quality legal services to the states and territories. The Association fosters interstate cooperation on legal and law enforcement issues, conducts policy research and analysis of issues, and facilitates communication among the states' chief legal officers. The Association's members are the Attorneys General of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories of American Samoa, Guam and the Virgin Islands.
Goddard is the third Arizona Attorney General to win the Kelley-Wyman Award. Prior winners were Grant Woods in 1994 and Gary Nelson in 1970.
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The first Visualizing the Liberal Arts (Viz) workshop explored the rich possibilities for designing visual arguments, assignments and teaching strategies. Over the three days of the workshop, we explored how different disciplines might use visual learning, examine colleagues' examples of exciting visual pedagogies, design and refine our own visual assignments, and evaluate visual products to see how our disciplines understand and interpret visual objects. Participants considered examples of innovative assignments from a variety of disciplines, explored the available support structures, and discussed copyright, assessment, and other questions. In consultation with a project team of faculty colleagues and academic support professionals, each workshop participant designed a visual assignment for a future course.
Participants could apply for a follow-up stipend to continue their work, consulting with a colleague or support staff as they implemented new visual course materials and assignments and assessed the results. In addition, they were encouraged to apply for Viz curricular grants for Summer '10 to develop a course or revise an existing course to incorporate visual materials.
The workshop took place December 7-9, 2009 at the Alumni Guest House.
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I can dig around my Twitter. I've got quite a few good pixel artists that follow me, so if I see someone that may be able to help, I'll let you know.
I can dig around my Twitter. I've got quite a few good pixel artists that follow me, so if I see someone that may be able to help, I'll let you know.
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Yes, and I have no preference on art direction currently, pretty open to whatever.
I planned on getting a few tile samples from a few people see what stuck out.
I'll hit you up on skype or a pm here shortly.
Brasel I appreciate it man, please let me know.
Second dev blog is out.
Mini maps, charging enemies, and text boxes.
Ooh, a project? I know you're looking for a sprite/graphics designer right now, but here's something else that's kinda important. Do you have music for it?
I will indeed need music and sound effects but haven't put much into it yet as I'm so worried about the graphics cost currently.
Okay, because I was going to offer to help with music. Though I do realize that you probably want chiptune-esque music, and I can't really do that
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Pooping. Everyone does it, right? Might as well make it count. Here are some ways that poop made a difference in the world.
10. Poop shows when new members of a species are introduced
Just recently genetic testing on wolf scat in the Isle Royale National Park showed that what had previously thought to be an isolated wolf population had actually benefitted from an immigrant from Canada. The new pooper, known because of his light fur as The Old Gray Guy, had sired over 50 offspring and provided insight into the complicated results of introducing new animals into inbred populations.
9. Mammoth poop eases comet fears
People worry that a comet killed off the mammoth population, and that another comet could do the same to us. Ancient mammoth poop indicates, though, that they were actually killed off by a fungus and bug poop (two poop accomplishments in one), that they ingested along with plants.
8. Ancient poop may kill us
Now-extinct giant animals used to roam the arctic, and their 'organic matter' has been sealed in by permafrost. With modern climate change unearthing that material, a big steaming pile of carbon dioxide and methane may be released into the atmosphere. Let's keep it cold, people.
7. Poop fueled US expansion in the Pacific
In the 1800s, before chemical fertilizers, people used nitrogen-rich guano to help grow crops. Because guano was often to be found in small islands in the Pacific that only birds landed on, and because exporters of guano were driving up the price, the US passed the Guano Islands Act. This allowed private citizens to claim any uninhabited island for the purposes of mining guano. The resulting rush, and the fact that the US could claim land it had no intention of incorporating into the union, solidified US presence in the Pacific.
6. Whale poop saves the oceans.
Whales are not just the gentle giants of the sea, they're also quite possibly the only animals that can regularly poop upwards. Their poop floats, so it goes towards the surface of the ocean and spreads. Sounds disgusting, but it turns out that whale poop provides important nutrition for plankton and other tiny animals that form the base of the ocean ecology.
5. Hyena poop provides the earliest sample of human hair.
Did you know that a carnivore's poop is a wonderful preservative for hair? Did you want to know? The oldest sample of human hair - even though it is completely fossilized, comes from ancient hyena dung. Scientists don't know whether the hyena hunted early humans or just scavenged off dead ones, but the hair is between 200,000 and 250,000 years old.
4. Chinchilla poop lets scientists trace the rainfall of the driest desert on earth.
Often scientists use plant matter or fossilized trees to find out how much rain has fallen over past years. There isn't much plant matter to be found in the Atacama desert. What can be found is in chinchilla 'middens'. Middens are whatever scraps the chinchilla doesn't need anymore, covered in chinchilla poop pellets and glued together with urine. Since the poop and urine pretty much seal the midden, scientists can determine what plants the rodent was feeding on. As part of its sealing process, the poop soaks up moisture from the air. The size of the poop pellets can tell scientists how much it rained that year. And since poop is organic, they can carbon date the middens and reconstruct the climate history of the Atacama.
3. Poop, and dogs' willingness to sniff it, can prevent the spread of avian flu
Dogs have been shown to have noses sensitive enough to sniff out cancer in other animals' bodies. They can fairly easily smell infected feces, and the American Chemical Society announced plans to use the noses of dogs and mice to sniff out feces of imported or wild animals and trace movements of avian flu. Once scientist know how an infected population moves, they can work on preventing contact between that population and other animals - and between the population and humans.
2. Poop lets scientists trace human movements
Human coprolites (fossilized poop) have been found in Arizona, Oregon, have been helpful in tracing where humans have been over the years. Granted, it's hard to distinguish fosslized poop from rock, and fossilized human poop from any other kind of fossilized poop, so the finds are controversial, but let's raise a glass to those celebrated squatters who made their presence known thousands of years later.
1. Poop transplants can save lives!
Doctors are doing something they tactfully call a 'probiotic infusion' on patients with gastrointestinal problems. The gut has important bacteria in it that help people digest food and fight off infection. If those die off due to sickness or continued use of anitbiotics, a person can be in real trouble. Give them some healthy poop through a tube in the nose, and they live on - probably only wishing they were dead once in a while.
Via Michigan Tech University, AAAS, Green Diary, MSN, Basement Geographer, Discovery, MSNBC, Discovery, AAAS, and Fast Company.


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Jan Styaertsz (d. 1538)
Jan Styaertsz and his cousin Pieter were Anabaptist martyrs, beheaded in 1538 at Vinderhout, near Ghent, Belgium. They lived first at Meredor (Merendrée) in Flanders. Because they were dissatisfied with the Catholic Church and its doctrines, they traveled to Germany (to Münster?), because they had heard that there was "a better faith." They were baptized in Germany, but soon they were disappointed and returned to Flanders. Shortly after their return they were arrested. Their prison was a filthy pit full of vermin which ate their food and their clothes.
Van Braght, Martyrs' Mirror, also reports that Jan, falling ill, was allowed to go home for nursing. He did not flee, but after his recovery obediently returned.
Braght, Thieleman J. van. Het Bloedigh Tooneel of Martelaers Spiegel der Doopsgesinde of Weereloose Christenen, Die om 't getuygenis van Jesus haren Salighmaker geleden hebben ende gedood zijn van Christi tijd of tot desen tijd toe. Den Tweeden Druk. Amsterdam: Hieronymus Sweerts, 1685: II, 44.
Braght, Thieleman J. van. The Bloody Theatre or Martyrs' Mirror of the Defenseless Christians Who Baptized Only upon Confession of Faith and Who Suffered and Died for the Testimony of Jesus Their Saviour . . . to the Year A.D. 1660. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1951: 449. Available online at: http://www.homecomers.org/mirror/index.htm.
Verheyden, A. L. E. Het Gentsche Martyrologium (1530-1595). Brugge: De Tempel, 1946: 4, No. 9-10.
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Here in Minneapolis, we're digging out from over a foot of fresh snow this morning. I noticed an interesting correlation while I was out shoveling. There are 6 houses on my street and all of the church-y people were out with their snowblowers. All of the non-churchy households were shoveling. I wonder if this reflects a sense of self-sufficiency and willingness to do the heavy lifting by your self...any thoughts?
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...blush.... Kinda embarassed to say this, but when we were Christians we used to shovel our neighbors sidewalk. I don't think it was anything intentional when we stopped but more of a coincidence. Thanks for reminding me to be a good neighbor, I think I'll go out and take care of her yard now.
Aww, what a sweet picture! And WOW that's a lot of snow! My kids would've been out in our snowpile too but we've all had that tummy bug going around. I think you got more snow than we did here in Erie, PA! I can't say I blame anyone for not wanting to shovel that, my back hurts thinking about it.
Maybe they prefer doing it the more economic way compared to the break your back way.
If I could afford a snow blower when I needed one, I would have definitely gotten one. Now it is kind of pointless, since where I live, I will only have to shovel 3 times a year on average.
My take is that the shovel is more environmentally friendly than the blower, takes up less space in my small, tight garage, and as a youngish, strongish person the exercise does me good. For older folks or those in poorer health I willingly concede that a snowblower is a great thing and don't mean to imply otherwise. All of the people I was discussing are similar situation to me- relatively young, healthy men. And I don't mean to imply any sexism either- my wife was out shoveling right beside me and does a great job of it.
by definition i'm not church-y and i have a big ass snowblower.... not sure where that puts me.....
maybe i'm godless and lazy....
Possible. Interesting.
I'm 70 and have never used a snow blower. Although it's drier than a popcorn fart this year in Colorado (except in the mountains) we usually get huge upslope storms 3 or 4 times a year. In the future I plan to pay some young strong back to do the heavy lifting - it'll still be cheaper than a snow blower.
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There are all kinds of ideas about how to deal with our neighbors who are unauthorized immigrants. Yes, there are those who want to send them home, or believe in "self-deportation." But in California, the debate has been about how to manage the reality of their presence.
The state legislature has stirred controversy through repeated legislative fights over whether to offer driver licenses to unauthorized immigrants. Some California cities have gone so far as to offer them IDs that can be used to open bank accounts and serve as identification in certain government and business dealings.
But Los Angeles is now considering a new wrinkle on this issue that may be the most intriguing approach yet: library cards for the unauthorized.
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The LA Times reports that city officials are considering issuing ID cards through the library that, in addition to empowering unauthorized immigrants to check out books, could be used for bank accounts and services.
This is a bit of policy and political genius. Libraries are used to issuing cards, so this makes sense practically. It also draws more people to the libraries, and that's good for both the libraries, and for unauthorized immigrants and their children.
And it isn't a driver license. Given the use of such licenses as a de facto national ID card, the granting of licenses to the unauthorized is going to be difficult, as policy and politics. But it will be much harder to object to library cards that can be used to open bank accounts. To those who do, the rejoinders are easy: do you have a problem with people reading? Do you want immigrants to be victimized by loan sharks?
This could be good news for those of us who aren't undocumented immigrants. Not only will such ID make life easier for our neighbors, and connect them more to institutions. It could provide new energy and interest to our libraries. For one thing, library hours have been cut in LA and all around the state. Maybe, with more people coming to the libraries, they'll win more financial support -- and be open more often.


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26 June 2013 | News | By BioSpectrum Bureau
Japanese academic societies say that the government must preserve the bottom-up approach of promoting basic research under which individual researchers pursue their interests
Singapore: Japanese scientists are skeptical about the country's new strategy for economic growth, which includes an emphasis on applied biomedical research. Several life science organizations have raised questions about plans for a Japanese version of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Although the heads of more than 50 life science-related academic societies expressed interest in the concept of an NIH-like funding entity, they voiced concerns that the details had not been evaluated thoroughly.
The societies said in a statement that that the government must preserve the bottom-up approach of promoting basic research under which individual researchers pursue their interests. They also demanded that the government should support the development of the next generation of researchers and that it must provide adequate funding to foster true innovation. Other societies issued similar statements.
Mr Akira Amari, minister for economic revitalization, said that, "I would like to stress that we have no intention to try to tie down the people who are involved in very fundamental research. Basic, curiosity-driven research is something that is very important to maintain."
He further added, "How to tie basic research to the practical research of industry. It is very important to have someone in group who can look at the industrialization or commercialization aspects and provide some direction to the research."


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Milkshake! is a UK television programming block on Five, Five USA, and Fiver, aimed at children 2 to 7 years old. The strand debuted in 1997.
To celebrate Naomi Wilkinson's 10th anniversary as host of the Milkshake! Elmo appeared Tuesday, June 29, Wednesday, June 30 and Friday, July 2, 2010. Warrick Brownlow-Pike assisted Kevin Clash for these appearances. While in Britain, Elmo has also appeared on ITV's morning show, This Morning. Elmo returned to co-host Milkshake with Jen Pringle from Tuesday, Spetember 6 to Friday, September 9, 2011.
Abby Cadabby appeared live on August 10, 2012. According to an announcement: "Abby's Fairy Friday will take place on August 10th, when the character joins host Jen Pringle to read out emails, show birthday cards and pictures, and join in with various activities. Viewers will also have the chance to win Abby goodies in a special competition."
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During Barbara Walters' recent surprise "Saturday Night Live" appearance, "Weekend Update" phony newswoman Cecily Strong declared the real newswoman a "personal inspiration."
"Cecily, I'm a serious person," Walters said. "I'm not some fake anchor like you or Colin (Jost)."
"Oh, but you're a co-host on 'The View,'" Strong replied.
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The comedy bit, which came as the 84-year-old broadcaster prepared to leave "The View" this week and go into semi-retirement, underscored Walters' place as a transformative TV force who blazed trails through the intersection of celebrity and journalism. Her self-effacing comedy cameo on "SNL" also offered us yet another view of Walters, who has played various roles during her six-decade career.
There is, of course, Barbara Walters the journalist, who rose to fame on "Today" in the 1960s, became the first woman to co-anchor a national newscast in the 1970s, hosted ABC's "20/20" for 20 years – interviewing history-altering figures from Richard Nixon to Fidel Castro, along the way.
Then there's the Oscars night Barbara Walters, who for years opened for the big show with sitdowns with celebrities, getting them to shed tears long before Oprah Winfrey started handing out tissues.
There's also the Barbara Walters whose annual "Most Fascinating People" specials featured folks ranging from Mother Teresa to Kim Kardashian, reflecting – or perhaps influencing – changing conceptions of celebrity. Walters, who in 1977 famously got Egyptian leader Anwar Al Sadat and Menachem Begin to agree to a joint interview, most recently chatted on TV with V. Stiviano, the visor-favoring woman at the center of the Donald Sterling scandal.
Then there's the Barbara Walters of "The View," whose 1997 debut remade daytime TV with a group-talk format that helped spawn everything from "The Talk" to Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb's fourth hour of "Today."
Even as Walters, for better or worse, has blurred lines of between news and entertainment, and journalist and celebrity, there's no doubt she leaves daily TV life at age 84 a star. She's also a pop culture icon: Clips shown on "Weekend Update" Saturday of her "SNL" mimics from Gilda Radner ("I'm Baba Wawa") to Cheri Oteri to Rachel Dratch to Naseem Pedrad highlighted Walters' distinction as longest-running parody target in the show's nearly 40-year history.
As Walters gets ready to take two very different victory laps Friday, with her final appearance on "The View" and a two-hour, primetime career retrospective on ABC, check out her imitation of herself on "SNL":
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A political firestorm has kicked off in the U.K. after a middle-aged couple had three foster children from minority backgrounds taken out of their care last week because local social workers had learned of the couple's political affiliation.
The couple, who have not been named in order to protect the children's identities, live in Rotherham, a town in South Yorkshire, England, and had been caring for the three siblings since September. An anonymous tip informed local council services that the couple were members of the U.K. Independence Party (UKIP), a political group that campaigns for Britain's secession from the European Union and restricting immigration. The couple told the Telegraph that when they questioned the children's social worker and an official from their fostering agency about why the children were being removed, they were told that UKIP has "racist policies." The couple is in their late 50s; she's a nursery nurse and he's a retired member of the Royal Navy. They've been caring for foster children for the past seven years, and both expressed anger over the way they have been treated. The husband told the Telegraph, "If we were moving the children on to happier circumstances, we would be feeling warm and happy. To have it done like that, it's beyond the pale."
The head of children's services for Rotherham, Joyce Thacker, appeared on the BBC on Nov. 24 to defend the council's decision. While she admitted that it was not council policy to remove children from homes based on the political views of the caregivers, she added, "We have to take each case on its merits." She noted that the children are the offspring of European immigrants, and ethnic minorities and social workers had been particularly concerned that the children's "cultural and ethnic needs" would not be looked after. Thacker also went on to add that the three children — a baby girl and an older boy and girl — were only temporarily placed with the couple in September. After being tipped off about the couple's UKIP membership, social workers decided that an early removal would be best — despite the fact that there "was no question over the quality of care."
UKIP describes itself as a libertarian party and has been, at times, controversial in the U.K. Among other things, the party advocates that Britain should withdraw from the E.U. and that there should be severe curbs on immigration. More relevant, however, are the statements in the party's political manifesto that proclaim: "Multiculturalism has split our society." It was this belief in particular that led Thacker to believe: "We had to seriously think about the long-term needs of the children."
Roger Stone, the leader of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, said in a statement to TIME on Nov. 26 that "membership of UKIP should not bar someone from fostering. The Council places the highest priority on safeguarding children, and our overriding concern in all decisions about the children in our care is for their best interests."
Nevertheless, the political outrage over the move was swift. The leader of UKIP, Nigel Farage, told the Telegraph that council's actions revealed "political prejudice of the very worst kind" and that Thacker should lose her job "without any shadow of a doubt." (Incidentally, a UKIP political candidate in London stoked the child-placement fire further by airing his own views that children shouldn't be placed with gay couples because it's not "healthy for a child.")
One of the strongest critics of the decision to remove the children has been the Tory government's Education Secretary, Michael Gove, who has called for an inquiry into how the council decided to remove the children. He told the BBC on Nov. 25, "This decision is arbitrary, ideological, indefensible." Gove, who was adopted himself, added that the much-publicized move could be off-putting to those interested in becoming foster caregivers. "We need more parents to come forward to foster and adopt."
Though the couple in question were aware that the placement would only be short term, the task of successfully placing children from minority backgrounds in adoptions has increasingly become a problem in Britain. Social workers are usually keen to place children with families of the same background. However, finding exact matches between children and prospective parents hasn't been easy, and as a result, black children typically wait up to 50% longer to be placed than other children; this has prompted political pressure on local councils to ignore ethnic and racial matches in favor of finding loving homes.
While foster care is only a temporary placement, caregivers are still required to meet all the needs of the children in question. Unfortunately, the number of children who need care in the U.K. is climbing. It was reported earlier this year that the foster-care services in Britain were under excessive strain, with the number of children going into care in the previous year exceeding the 10,000 mark — the largest number of children entering care the country has ever seen.


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It's been said that fashion repeats itself on a twenty-year cycle. If you don't believe that also applies to the automotive industry, might we suggest you blow the dust off a January 1994 issue of this very magazine, in which we celebrated the new Dodge Neon, our surprise choice for Automobile of the Year.
Back then, the Neon delighted us with its impossibly low base price, distinctive styling, spacious interior, great handling, and gobs of horsepower. The biggest surprise was that the compact car happened at all -- it was developed quickly at a time when Chrysler's very existence was hanging by a thread, and the Neon debuted in the middle of what would be a highly successful onslaught of new, design-led Chrysler products that included the stunning LH cars (Intrepid, Concorde, LHS, and 300M), the handsome Cloud cars (Cirrus, Stratus, Breeze), and even a desirable supply of minivans.
A whole new lineup of great-looking Chryslers appearing in record time after the company almost went out of business -- sound familiar? In case you hadn't noticed, Chrysler almost ceased to exist a few short years ago, and now, just like in 1994, we're in the midst of a product assault: Chrysler will launch sixteen new cars this year. As before, that includes a new compact sedan for Dodge, and, just like two decades ago, it's a car defined by its looks and its low base price. Also like the Neon, the Dart is the biggest car in its class and rides on the lengthiest wheelbase. It also has the biggest interior and the most standard horsepower.
In fact, it's all so familiar that we're almost expecting a re-hash of the Neon's "Hi" advertising campaign. Except this time, the cute little car would have to say "Ciao," thanks to its Italian ancestry. Based on a widened version of Alfa Romeo's Giulietta platform, the first progeny to emerge from the Fiat-Chrysler union isn't exactly a small car. It's a foot longer than the Neon, making it closer in size to the mid-size 1990s Stratus, and with an even bigger interior than that sedan's, the Dart is also branded mid-size by the EPA. It falls short of its contemporary rivals in trunk space, but cramped luggage rarely complains as loudly as uncomfortable rear-seat passengers, and the Dart's rear seat is, by "compact" car standards, vast.
The front of the cabin is also a pleasant place to spend time. Dodge is especially proud of the wide assortment of color and material combinations available, a pleasant break from the monotonous beige, gray, and black interiors so common in this class. The asymmetrical dash is refreshingly uncluttered, dominated by what Dodge calls a "floating island bezel" that contains, optionally, a large and clear touchscreen for audio and navigation controls. Upper trim levels of the Dart come with an LCD screen in place of an analog speedometer -- a first at anything close to this price point. And in front of the passenger is a genuinely nice but often overlooked feature that disappeared twenty years ago when passenger-side air bags first popped out: a glovebox deep enough to store a laptop computer. Like every vehicle the Dart competes against, some of the interior materials are hard plastic, and unfortunately some of the Dart's are in places you might want to rest an elbow, like, say, the tops of the door panels. However, Fisher-Price-quality hard plastics like those that marred the Neon's interior are nowhere to be found.
The Dart is distinctive-looking car, if not as radically different from its competitors as the Neon once was. Its front end reads a lot like the current European-market Volkswagen Scirocco, and the relatively flat, featureless hood draws attention away from the enormous front overhang. The rear of the Dart was clearly inspired by its big brother Charger, and upmarket Darts even feature a ring of LED lights around the full-width taillight. (For the record, the Dart's narrower derriere means it gets away with only 152 LEDs versus the Charger's 164.) The brand identity is absolutely clear with the LEDs alight, but from some angles, the relatively narrow and tall stance makes the Dart's big taillight a bit reminiscent of the 1998-2002 Ford Escort ZX2. Whoops.
The switch to Alfa's platform required substantially revising Chrysler's DOHC 2.0-liter four-cylinder World Engine. Renamed Tigershark, the engine's exhaust now exits the front side of the cylinder head -- moving its sound and heat much farther from the firewall -- and extensive work was done to remedy the old engine's lackluster NVH performance, including a considerable reduction in piston stroke. The engine's tone is decidedly sharp, but the sound is distant and 160 horses of thrust is accompanied by a mere fraction of the vibration of the old 2.0-liter.
The optional SOHC 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is far more vocal. Its delightfully boisterous exhaust aside, the tiny-bore, long-stroke Fiat unit isn't nearly as smooth as the normally aspirated base engine. The Multiair 1.4 produces exactly the same amount of horsepower, but where the 2.0's torque peaks briefly at 148 lb-ft, the smaller engine's turbo blows out 184 lb-ft over a 1500-rpm plateau, and accordingly, this Dart is far zippier in traffic. It's also about ten percent less likely to dart into gas stations, as its 27/39-mpg EPA ratings easily best the 2.0-liter's 25/36 mpg.
Those figures are for cars equipped with the standard six-speed manual transmission, which is a pleasure to row through the gears. Throttle calibration on the 2.0-liter manual car wasn't final, and engineers promised us its considerable lag would be corrected before production. The tuning of the 1.4, an engine we know from the Fiat 500 Abarth, was great, although the Dart's heft (it weights between 3100 and 3300 pounds) highlighted the port-injected engine's turbo lag and relatively narrow power band.
A third engine will be available later this year -- a 2.4-liter, long-stroke version of the 2.0-liter Tigershark. It eschews the second camshaft in favor of the 1.4's MultiAir variable valve lift system, which promises improved fuel economy and increased torque, and produces 184 hp and 171 lb-ft of torque.
The normally aspirated engines can be optionally paired to a six-speed automatic that's so good we had to ask Chrysler where it came from -- and the answer was Hyundai. Of course, the Tigershark engines are descendants of engines created by the Global Engine Alliance, a joint venture among Chrysler, Mitsubishi, and Hyundai, so it's not all that surprising to see a Hyundai-sourced automatic transmission attached to them. The PowerTech torque-converter unit has a wide ratio spread, appropriate gearing, and seamless shift quality, and it even has a manual shift gate with the correct (in other words, racing) layout -- forward for downshift, backward for upshift. Overall, the transmission is so good, and such a vast improvement over Chrysler's other transmissions, that we're in no rush to try the ZF-sourced nine-speed automatic Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne promised the Dart would receive next year. (The original Neon's automatic, for the record, had but one-third that many gears.)
The 1.4-liter turbo is a Fiat-sourced engine, so it gets its own automatic, a dry dual-clutch six-speed automatic, which will likely help to ensure that the downsized turbo powertrain remains the most efficient in the Dart lineup.
The Dart's Italian DNA is perhaps most visible to the driver. While the steering rack isn't especially communicative -- what electrically assisted system is, these days? -- it makes up for it with a quick ratio, a natural feeling of heft, and excellent straight-line stability. Our drive of prototype Darts took place during a major Northern California winter storm that dumped three inches of rain and felled trees, but it didn't dampen the Dart's spirit one bit. In the challenging conditions, the Dart remained composed at all times, although dashboard reflections on the steeply inclined windshield and wiper controls that are somewhat confusingly located, Mercedes-style, on the turn signal stalk were distracting.
The Dart's independent suspension is tuned for a smooth, very well-controlled ride, and cabin noises are admirably hushed. It feels both more substantial and more capable than most of its competitors in a hugely competitive segment. Chrysler points out that so-called compact cars are the single largest retail segment in the market, and the fastest growing. The Dart comes at the perfect time to take advantage of that, and it bolster the numbers of a car company that's already experiencing enormous growth.
Of course, this all happened once before -- we predict that, like the Neon, the Dart will be a sales success for Chrysler. At this point you might be wondering: whatever happened to the Neon? Well, someone decided that it was too cute and replaced it with the Caliber -- an ill-conceived, poorly executed quasi-crossover with a mug so unappealing that even Dodge's ad agency couldn't come up with a tag line better than "It's anything but cute." Luckily, the Dart is anything but a Caliber -- and to it, we say "Ciao, bello -- and welcome back."
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Engines: 2.0L I-4, 160 hp, 148 lb-ft; 1.4L turbo I-4, 160 hp, 184 lb-ft
Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Drive: Front-wheel
EPA fuel economy: 25/36 mpg (2.0L manual), 27/39 mpg (1.4L manual)


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John Berry obtained a bond to marry Maria Hodge, daughter of Henry Hodge, 28 June 1815 in Livingston County. John Berry left a will, in which he named his wife and children. The will is recorded in Livingston County Will Book B, page 71.


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Studying the heartbeat of the universe
By Steven Martinovich
A casual observer of the universe would tend to believe that we are surrounded by chaos. From the continuing turmoil on planet Earth to the spectacular ages-old dance of stars and planets, colliding and collapsing seemingly at random, one would be tempted to believe that there is little real order. A closer look though reveals what scientist and mathematician Steven Strogatz refers to as the "steady, insistent beat" at the heart of the universe, the sound of "cycles in sync."
In Sync: The Emerging Science of Spontaneous Order, Strogatz argues that our lives are ruled by synchrony, from the cells in our bodies to the behavior of stock traders on Wall Street. Despite that, however, the study of synchrony is still in its infancy. The sync of inanimate objects was first observed by Christian Huygens in 1665 and yet the field was barely explored for centuries. At the heart of sync is a mathematics that is just now only being slowly piece together by people like Strogatz.
"Only in a few situations do we have a clear understanding of how order arises on its own. The first case to yield was a particular kind of order in physical space involving perfectly repetitive architectures. It's the kind of order that occurs whenever the temperature drops below the freezing point and trillions of water molecules spontaneously lock themselves into a rigid, symmetrical crystal of ice. Explaining order in time, however, has proved to be more problematic. Even the simplest possibility, where the same things happen at the same times, has turned out to be remarkably subtle. This is the order we call synchrony," writes Strogatz
The primary puzzle in the study of sync is how systems organize themselves, from the basic to the extraordinarily complex. A real world example of self-organizing systems are fireflies. For decades travelers to South-East Asia have reported gatherings of fireflies stretching along riverbanks for miles, all their lights incredibly blinking on and off in unison. Explaining how thousands of autonomous beings, each interacting with each other, coordinate such a behavior promises a glimpse at the very heartbeat of everything.
Nor is spontaneous order simply seen in nature. As Strogatz points out, many of the systems that human beings have created reflect an unplanned order, such as the interlocking web of electrical power grids. Even traffic jams, Strogatz illustrates at one point, are a function of synchrony though that might be small comfort to you the next time you're trapped in one. Synchrony seems to lie in the heart of everything.
While Strogatz does a remarkable job illustrating the science behind synchrony without clogging Sync with dense mathematics, he surprisingly ignores for the most part the philosophical ramifications of synchrony. Although scientists have only relatively recently begun to delve deep into how order manifests itself over time, philosophers -- secular and otherwise -- have grappled with these questions for centuries. Religious thinkers, for example, have long pointed to synchrony in the universe as proof of a higher power. Along with the sense of wonder that Sync gives us about order, it could have also served to introduce the reader to some deeper questions to consider.
Despite that failing, Sync is an fascinating look at a scientific field that grows more interesting by the day. As one of the pioneers in its study, Strogatz is well-placed to report on the science and the people behind it. Few books on such a complex topic can claim to be easily read and appreciated by the layperson but Sync manages exactly that.
Steven Martinovich is a freelance writer in Sudbury, Ontario.
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With Tuesday's decision to bring to a vote an increase in the nation's debt limit without any conditions, House Speaker John Boehner reasserted himself as the pivotal figure in a badly divided Washington. He demonstrated again that he is able and willing to go against the wishes of the extremists in his caucus when he determines it to be in the nation's and/or Republican Party's long-term interests, and once again, he appears unlikely to pay much of a price. That doesn't mean we should expect a golden era of bipartisan deal making, but it does suggest the prospect of action on the nation's most pressing issues during the remainder of President Barack Obama's term is not entirely bleak.
Mr. Boehner ushered in the era of using the debt ceiling as leverage to gain other policy concessions when, at the urging of the newly emboldened and tea party-influenced Republican majority, he demanded in the summer of 2011 that any increase in the limit be accompanied by cuts in spending. Since then, he and his party have sought to tie debt ceiling increases to a laundry list of priorities, some not even loosely related to fiscal issues.
But the political debacle of the government shutdown in October seems to have sapped Republicans' energy from that tactic. The public made clear that it did not approve. And even some of the more strident members of the House tea party caucus didn't push for a confrontation this time, evidently out of a desire not to hand Democrats anything they could use to their advantage before the fall elections.
Mr. Boehner made some attempts at finding a face-saving concession from the Democrats that Republicans could use to declare victory, but finding none, he abruptly announced to his caucus Tuesday morning that he would bring a clean debt limit vote to the floor. According to reports about the meeting, his announcement was greeted largely with silence.
That's not to say that Republicans were enthusiastic about Mr. Boehner's plan. The vast majority in the House voted against the bill, and various tea party groups are calling for the speaker to be replaced. But there appears to be no real momentum behind such an effort.
That doesn't mean Mr. Boehner has carte blanche to do whatever he likes as speaker. His recent backtracking on a plan to move forward with immigration reform legislation shows that he remains constrained. But after three years in which it appeared that the only concern of the House majority was to avoid a primary challenge from an even more right-wing candidate in a heavily gerrymandered district, this averted showdown suggested that Republicans in Congress are willing to go along with, if not actively endorse, a strategy that puts political pragmatism above the quest for ideological purity.
Mounting a coup against Speaker Boehner over his debt ceiling apostasy would probably be good politics in many Republican House members' districts. But it would be terrible for the party as a whole, since it would highlight the disarray in the GOP and detract from Republicans' efforts to make this election about the troubled launch of the Affordable Care Act.
Midterm politics weigh heavily against the prospects of immigration reform or a sensible package of budget and tax reform — not to speak of, say, legislation to deal with climate change. Any of those would hand President Obama a victory and at least tangentially boost the fortunes of Democrats running for Congress. But in the likelihood that Republicans retain the majority in the House this fall and perhaps even take control of the Senate, the dynamics heading into 2016 could be very different.
The most likely breakthrough is on immigration reform. Given the GOP's abysmal track record with Hispanic voters in recent presidential elections, political pragmatism would counsel that Republicans not block such legislation if they have any desire to retake the White House. The way Mr. Boehner handled this debt limit increase could serve as a template for enacting comprehensive immigration reform in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election. It would be a matter of politics serving the public interest, which is as it should be.
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An 87-year-old Larkspur man on his way to the DMV Tuesday afternoon drove into a pedestrian/bicycle path and got stuck there for more than half an hour.
Raymond Pierce was not injured, but his Toyota stationwagon was wedged into the pathway so tightly that he could not back out or open his doors. He stayed in the car until a towing crew could yank the vehicle out.
"They should block that off, that passageway," Pierce said in a telephone interview later.
The incident occurred at about 12:20 p.m., when Pierce was driving on northbound Nellen Avenue in Corte Madera, the California Highway Patrol said. Pierce was trying to enter Highway 101, but "in his confusion" he drove into the bike and pedestrian path that runs along the west side of the freeway and goes over the Corte Madera Creek, said CHP Officer Eric Hohmeister.
Pierce kept driving north on the path at about 25 mph until the bridge walls narrowed to the point where he got stuck. One lane of the connector ramp from Sir Francis Drake Boulevard to southbound Highway 101 was closed for about 35 minutes so the towing crew could extract the car.
"Pierce was issued a mandatory reevaluation on his license," Hohmeister said.
Pierce, who has a Kentfield address but said he lives in Larkspur limits, said his car had only minor damage and he was able to drive himself home. He said the incident occurred when he was on his way to the DMV office in Corte Madera to drop off the results of an eye exam. The DMV made him get tested when he tried to renew his license recently.
Kevin Lent, a tow truck driver for Redhill Towing, was the one who got the assignment to extract Pierce's car. He said it was a simple matter of attaching hooks to the back end and pulling the car down to a wider part of the pathway. Lent also repaired a flat tire for Pierce, a AAA member.
Lent said that if there was a sign marking the pedestrian pathway, he didn't see it.
"People do all kinds of things with their cars and after a while you get used to people doing the unusual," said Lent, a San Rafael resident. "These things just happen."
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Posts tagged 'Xavier Leadership Center'
a post on WordPress I really liked today
December 7, 2011
Just read a provocative post on Len Brzozowski's (Executive Director of the Xavier Leadership Center) WordPress blog: "Why a Business Degree May Not Be a Good Bet". In fact, his piece references an article by CBS's Lynn O'Shaughnessay; and essentially the point they are both making is, you're not going to learn the things you need to learn to succeed in the world we live in today. It's not relevant, in other words, and neither will you be.
I think what Ms O'Shaughnessay is missing (and seems to be missing from a lot of articles I'm reading lately, about all kinds of subjects) is the real solution: Suggesting that kids forgo a business degree because it has no value any more does not solve the problem any more than Canada's new guidelines on breast cancer screening do.
Improve the screening techniques, for God sake — don't screen fewer people, less often. And improve the programme, so a business degree does have value in this new world of ours — don't tell kids not to go. We are throwing the baby out with the bathwater, folks! I commented on Mr. Brzozowski's post and he responded to my comment, etc. etc. etc. We are both in agreement, actually, but he did say something that is really the crux of the whole issue: "Change is hard".
Yes it is. But change we must.
Not a little change. Not a simple change. We need to re-think everything we do. We can't get away with saying "Well, this is the way we've always done it, anymore". We can't ignore it and hope it goes away, either. Because it won't. As individuals, as educators, as health care providers, as executives, as employees, as politicians; in our cities, in our provinces and states, in our countries, the only way we will survive and thrive going forward is if we learn to embrace, and practice, innovation.
And we have to stop trying to take the easy way out — which is to turn our backs on the problem completely.


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Islam (Ĭsläm´, Ĭs´läm), [Arab.,=submission to God], world religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad. Founded in the 7th cent., Islam is the youngest of the three monotheistic world religions (with Judaism and Christianity). An adherent to Islam is a Muslim [Arab.,=one who submits].
Believers Worldwide
There are more than 1 billion Muslims worldwide, fewer than one fifth of whom are Arab. Islam is the principal religion of much of Asia, including Indonesia (which has the world's largest Muslim population), Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, the Arabian Peninsula states, and Turkey. India also has one of the world's largest Muslim populations, although Islam is not the principal religion there. In Africa, Islam is the principal religion in Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, Somalia, and Sudan, with sizable populations also in Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania (where the island of Zanzibar is predominantly Muslim), and Nigeria.
In Europe, Albania is predominantly Muslim, and, historically, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Macedonia, and Georgia have had Muslim populations. Elsewhere in Europe, significant immigrant communities of Muslims from N Africa, Turkey, and Asia exist in France, Germany, Great Britain, and other nations. In the Americas the Islamic population has substantially increased in recent years, both from conversions and the immigration of adherents from other parts of the world. In the United States, the number of Muslims has been variably estimated at 2–6 million; 20% of the population of Suriname is Muslim.
Islamic Beliefs
At the core of Islam is the Qur'an, believed to be the final revelation by a transcendent Allah [Arab.,=the God] to Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam; since the Divine Word was revealed in Arabic, this language is used in Islamic religious practice worldwide. Muslims believe in final reward and punishment, and the unity of the umma, the "nation" of Islam. Muslims submit to Allah through arkan ad-din, the five basic requirements or "pillars" : shahadah, the affirmation that "there is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God" ; salah, the five daily ritual prayers (see liturgy, Islamic); zakat, the giving of alms, also known as a religious tax; Sawm, the dawn-to-sunset fast during the lunar month of Ramadan; and hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca. The importance of the hajj can hardly be overestimated: this great annual pilgrimage unites Islam and its believers from around the world.
The ethos of Islam is in its attitude toward Allah: to His will Muslims submit; Him they praise and glorify; and in Him alone they hope. However, in popular or folk forms of Islam, Muslims ask intercession of the saints, prophets, and angels, while preserving the distinction between Creator and creature. Islam views the Message of Muhammad as the continuation and the fulfillment of a lineage of Prophecy that includes figures from the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament, notably Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus. Islamic law reserves a communal entity status for the ahl al-kitab, People of the Book, i.e., those with revealed religions, including Jews and Christians. Islam also recognizes a number of extra-biblical prophets, such as Hud, Salih, Shuayb, and others of more obscure origin. The chief angels are Gabriel and Michael; devils are the evil jinn.
Other Islamic obligations include the duty to "commend good and reprimand evil," injunctions against usury and gambling, and prohibitions of alcohol and pork. Meat is permitted if the animal was ritually slaughtered; it is then called halal.Jihad, the exertion of efforts for the cause of God, is a duty satisfied at the communal and the individual level. At the individual level, it denotes the personal struggle to be righteous and follow the path ordained by God. Communally, it involves both encouraging what is good and correcting what is not and waging war to defend Islam.
In Islam, religion and social membership are inseparable: the ruler of the community (caliph; see caliphate) has both a religious and a political status. The unitary nature of Islam, as a system governing relations between a person and God, and a person and society, has contributed to the appeal and success of Islam.
The evolution of Islamic mysticism into organizational structures in the form of Sufi orders was, from the 13th cent. onwards, one of the driving forces in the spread of Islam (see Sufism; fakir). Sufi orders were instrumental in expanding the realm of Islam to trans-Saharan Africa, stabilizing its commercial and cultural links with the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and to SE Asia.
Holidays and Honorifics
The original feasts of Islam are id al-fitr, corresponding to the breaking of the fast of Ramadan, and id al-adha, coinciding with the pilgrimage to Mecca. Shiite Islam also celebrates id al-ghadir, the anniversary of Muhammad's declaration of Ali as his successor. Other Islamic holidays include al-mawlid al-nabawwi, Muhammad's birthday, and al-isra wa-l-miraj, the anniversary of his miraculous journey to Jerusalem and ascension to Heaven. Among the Islamic religious honorifics are shaykh, a generic term refering to a religious scholar or a mystic master; qadi, a religious judge (handling particular cases); mufti, a religious authority who issues general legal opinions; and mullah, a synonym of shaykh used in the Persian-speaking world.
Interpretation of the Qur'an
The revealed word of Islam, the Qur'an, in a formal Arabic which became more archaic with time, required explication. The Sunna, the spoken and acted example of the Prophet, collected as hadith, is an important traditional source that is used to supplement and explicate the Qu'ran. The Sunna is almost as important to Islam as the Qur'an, for in it lie the elaborations of Qur'anic teaching essential to the firm establishment of a world religion. There are disagreements in the hadith, and aspects of interpretations of the Qur'an and the Sunna have varied so much as to be contradictory at times. These situations are resolved by reference to one of the most important of the sayings attributed to the Prophet, "My community will never agree in an error." This leeway also allowed Islam to expand by incorporating social, tribal, and ethnic traditions. For example, with the exception of inheritance and witness laws, Islamic rights and obligations apply equally to men and women. The actual situation of women is more a function of particular social traditions predating Islam than of theoretical positions. For more information on Islamic law, see sharia; for discussions of the major branches of Islamic theology, see Shiite, Sunni.
See F. Rahman, Islam (1966), M. Jameelah, Islam and Modernism (1968), P. K. Hitti, History of the Arabs (10th ed. 1970), M. G. S. Hodgson, The Venture of Islam (3 vol., 1974), J. L. Esposito, Islam (rev. ed. 1992), A. Schimmel, Islam (1992), D. Waines, An Introduction to Islam (1995), J. I. Smith, Islam in America (1999), M. Cook et al., ed., The New Cambridge History of Islam (6 vol., 2009), S. F. Dale, The Muslim Empires of the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals (2010), F. M. Donner, Muhammad and the Believers (2010), B. Tibi, Islamism and Islam (2012), and C. de Bellaigue, The Islamic Enlightenment (2017); C. Glassé, Concise Encyclopedia of Islam (1991), J. L. Esposito, The Oxford Dictionary of Islam (2003), and G. Bowering, ed., The Princeton Encyclopedia of Islamic Political Thought (2012).


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- 4 Beds
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Property TypeResidential – Duplex
SubdivisionHomestead 2
Listing Date02/02/19
Year Built2001
Lot Size0.38 Acres (16,553 SqFt)
Parking2 Car Garage
Property Description
Enjoy expansive views over the valley from this well designed home with vaulted ceilings and an abundance of natural light. Great open floorplan, large master suite, junior suite, family room and breakfast nook. The quality finishes include hardwood floors, granite and travertine counter tops with a stone hearth gas fireplace. Huge amounts of storage and a big 2-car garage. The flat yard has plenty of room for a swing set and play area.
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Centrally located and packed full of amenities and conveniences, Edwards is a destination in the Vail Valley where all residents tend to find themselves on a regular basis. In Edwards, there are no off-seasons. The home to Colorado Mountain College's Eagle County campus, the Western Eagle County Metropolitan Recreation District, and Battle Mountain High School, Edwards offers a sense of community that's hard to beat. Communities within the community also offer something for everyone, from affordable Miller Ranch to family-friendly Singletree to the more exclusive Arrowhead, Edwards is a place in the valley where you're just as likely to find families gathering for all-day soccer tournaments as you are to sign up for an exclusive charity golf tournament or enjoy a white-tablecloth dining experience. Residents can enjoy miles of biking trails throughout the area, where it's also common to see a fox run across the fairway before the morning dew has dried. The Riverwalk at Edwards plaza is a hub of community interaction, where you might enjoy hearing an author speak at The Bookworm or feeling the burn at the local Pure Barre studio. An eclectic mix of nearly a dozen restaurants means you'll find local menus that include wild game, farm-to-table fare, sushi, burgers and everything in between. Real estate includes mountainside single-family homes with expansive views, condominiums and townhomes on the valley floor, affordable homes in Miller Ranch, and a mix of property styles along the riverfront. Edwards has properties for all types of buyers in one of the valley's most centrally convenient locations.
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A urine culture is a test to find and
identify germs (usually bacteria) that may be causing a
urinary tract infection (UTI). Urine in the bladder
normally is sterile—it does not contain any bacteria or other organisms (such
fungi). But bacteria can enter the
urethra and cause an infection.
A urine
sample is kept under conditions that allow bacteria and other organisms to
grow. If few or no organisms grow, the test is negative. If organisms
grow in numbers large enough to indicate an infection, the culture is
positive. The type of organisms causing the infection are
identified with a microscope or by chemical tests.
Urinary tract
infections are more common in women and girls than in men. This may be partly
because the female urethra is shorter and closer to the
anus, which allows bacteria from the intestines to
come into contact more easily with the urethra. (See a picture of the
female urinary tract.) Men also have an antibacterial substance in their
prostate gland that reduces their risk.
If the urine culture is positive, other tests may be done to help choose
which antibiotic will do the best job treating the infection. This is called
sensitivity testing.
A urine culture may be done to:
You do not need to do anything before
you have this test. If you are taking or have recently taken
antibiotics, tell your doctor.
You will
need to collect a urine sample. Avoid urinating just before having this
Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding
the need for the test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results will
mean. To help you understand the importance of this test, fill out the
medical test information form(What is a PDF document?).
You will be asked to collect a
clean-catch midstream urine sample for testing. The first urine of the day is
preferred because bacterial levels will be higher.
This method
helps protect the urine sample from germs that are normally found on the penis
or vagina.
Collecting a urine sample does not cause
There is no chance for problems while collecting
a urine sample.
A urine culture is a test to detect and
identify organisms (usually bacteria) that may be causing a
urinary tract infection (UTI). Urine culture results
are usually ready in 1 to 3 days. Some organisms take longer to grow in the
culture; for this reason, results may not be available for several days.
No bacteria or other organisms (such as
fungi) grow in the culture. The culture result is
Organisms (usually bacteria) grow in the
culture. The culture result is positive.
count of 100,000 or more bacteria per
milliliter (mL) of urine may be caused by an
infection. A count ranging from 100 to 100,000 could be either caused by
infection or by contamination of the sample (you may need a repeat urine
culture). If the count is 100 or less, infection is unlikely; however, a count
of 100 or less may also be seen if you are already taking
If test results are positive,
sensitivity testing may be done to help make decisions
about treatment.
Reasons you may not be able to
have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:
Other Works ConsultedChernecky CC, Berger BJ (2008). Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures, 5th ed. St. Louis:
Saunders.Fischbach FT, Dunning MB III, eds. (2009).
Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 8th ed.
Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.Pagana KD, Pagana TJ (2010). Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 4th ed. St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier.
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Fortunately, God has a way of showing you the bright side or that open window right when you need to see it. Crutches for a few more weeks isn't the end of the world. And if it means I'll be back on track to being healthier then it is worth it. And more time for knitting. I started focusing on the good things. Monday I could not have imagined walking at all anytime soon without a lot of pain and hobbling. Today I was able to hobble a bit without pain. I'm definitely getting better and just need to give my knee more time to heal.
I know when I'm not having the best of weeks it is hard for me to blog. I like this space to be a bit bright and happy and filled with yarny goodness. And really, it is only knee surgery. It could be worse. I know that.
Feeling like I've turned the corner a bit on this bummer of a week, I thought I would share some good things.
1. Downton Abbey. I know I've gushed about it before, but Tuesday the Season 2 DVD that I had preordered months ago showed up in the mail! Considering the season hasn't ended airing here in the US means I have 4-5 hours of new wonderful episodes that I could watch back to back without having to wait until next Sunday. Worth the $17. Seriously worth it. I promised my sister I won't watch it over and over so that when she watches it this weekend with me I won't have everything memorized. Trust me, it was hard not to rewatch it last night or tonight.
2. Sisters. I'm so blessed to have my sister and sister-in-law in my life. I love them both. And my sister's wedding isn't too far away (July), so lots of planning is happening and I'm getting excited for her!
3. Plucky Knitter Yarn arrived at my house on Wednesday. That was a good mail day.
4. Sunny days. It is February and it usually rains. I was a bit worried about rain and crutches, but I've been fortunate to not have to go out on the few times it has rained while I've been on crutches.
5. Doggies. I love my two doggies beyond words. Lots of time in bed resting my leg has meant lots of extra doggie snuggles :) They really do sleep practically all day?!!?
6. Bates and Anna. Oh wait, still gushing about Dowton Abbey.
7. Casting on new projects. My notes, swatches, needles, yarn, everything is ready for casting on a new design for tomorrow.
8. I cooked tonight. Not a big deal, but I tried two new recipes tonight. I love to cook, but I've fallen out of the habit of cooking new recipes. I tried Smitten Kitchen's Buttermilk Chicken (delish!) and mustard roasted potatoes tonight (very delish!). And there are leftovers....even better!!!
9. Birthday week begins. Dad's birthday was today, mine is Saturday, my sister's is next week. Throw Valentine's day in there too. I pretty much heart everything about February. We finish off February with Stitches West. Seriously?!
10. Birthday cake! Red velvet birthday cake.
See, lots of good things to be grateful for. What good things do you guys have to share? You know I'd love to hear.
And one more good thing....Happy Friday!!
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LOL I learned the hard way that a aftermarket Hurst white plastic ball is your friend with convertibles. The metal ball when the top is down is hotter then the surface of the sun in your paw.Think some heat is transferred from the drive train as well as the solar radiation the ball picks up just by sitting in direct sunlight.So I often leave my plastic on all the time.


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So you want to become a referee.
This is great news as there is a significant need for referees of all ages.
In order to become a referee you must study the laws of the game, register for the course at the state referee website listed below, watch the learning modules on the laws of the game and then pass a test with 80% score or better.
Anyone wishing to become a referee must have obtained 13 yrs of age prior to signing up for the online course.
All Courses for 2018-19 are 100% online, thus no class room, no disruption to personal schedule, just study, watch and take the test on your own time.
Please review the grade(not school grade) level of referee you wish to be.
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Name change[edit]
Frankly, I don't feel strongly about this name change -- I wasn't particularly familiar with Uttaranchal, so the change to Uttarakhand doesn't bother me. Any other opinions? --Evan 13:13, 26 January 2007 (EST)
Uttaranchal is an aberration that was introduced in 1998 when the government was taking its first tentative steps to form the state. The BJP made several arguments at the time for the name change, including that Uttarakhand sounded too separatist, and that Uttaranchal was a fusion of the first half of Uttarakhand and the second half of Kurmanchal. They argued that Uttarakhand referred only to the Garhwal region, while Kumaon, also named Kurmanchal, was left out. However, Uttarakhand was the name under which the separate state movement from all corners of the state had convened, so most people did not buy those constructed arguments. The entire region has also been known as Uttarakhand since ancient times and appears in literature until the late 1990s. Stranger still, is that Uttarakhand has a deep religious lineage, appearing in the Puranas. For the BJP to make the arguments that it did at the time seemed to contradict their self-proscribed role as the defenders of Indian heritage. Anyways, the debate is finally over. 220.127.116.11 01:08, 18 February 2007 (EST)
Regions are needed now![edit]
I think we need some regionalisation and ration-alisation here folks. From the article, so far we have:
By my count that makes two distinct major regions and 6 separate sub-regions that this state can be split into. Possibly more as there are views of Doon Valley and Central Himalayas also mentioned, though it is not clear that they are regions as such. -- Huttite 06:54, 21 November 2009 (EST)
The list of cities is far too long here, but I have no knowledge of the area, so feel uncomfortable plunging forward. Is there either someone who does have the knowledge to feel comfortable doing this, or can we reach some sort of consensus on which 9 to keep? Nrms 09:56, 27 February 2010 (EST)


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From the far reaches of outer space, from the bright orange planet Zula, comes the Zula Patrol! Based on the highly-acclaimed Zula Patrol TV series, this is a must-see for audiences of all ages. The story: the stalwart heroes of the Zula Patrol are on an expedition collecting samples of weather on planet Zula for scientist Multo's research, using their loyal pet Gorga's ability to collect and bottle all kinds of weather. But when the Zula gang inadvertently hurts Gorga's feelings, he decides to leave Zula and find another planet to live on. Interplanetary villain Dark Truder tricks Gorga into stealing the weather from other planets - part of his latest nefarious scheme to rule the Universe. The Zula Patrol find out and go after him, in the process learning all about weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary. Recommended for all ages. 24 minutes.
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