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This is inspirational Freedom Essay 28

William Blake’s Tiger Tiger that
burns bright in the night

Written by Jeremy Griffith, 2017

The human condition is essentially the riddle of why humans are competitive and aggressive when the ideals are to be cooperative and loving, however, it needs to be emphasised that the deeper meaning of the human condition is more elusive. Indeed, the human condition has been such a difficult issue for humans to think about and confront that many people now have very little idea of what the human condition actually is, thinking it refers not to the reality of our species’ immensely troubled psychology, but to the state of widespread poverty and physical hardship in human life, or to problems such as human inequality. But these problems are only manifestations and aspects of the human condition. As is explained in F. Essay 13, the truth is, the human condition is a much more profound and serious issue that goes to the very heart of who we all are, and it is this deeper meaning that needs to be fully appreciated in order to recognise and admit how truthful and precious the real ‘instinct v intellect’ explanation for our psychologically upset state is that is presented in FREEDOM and throughout these F. Essays.

Cartoon by Michael Leunig that appeared in Melbourne’s The Age newspaper on 17 Mar. 1984

Cartoon by Michael Leunig, Melbourne’s The Age newspaper, 17 Mar. 1984

To help convey what the human condition really is, consider the following words from the renowned South African author Alan Paton, which he submitted to TIME magazine following their request that he contribute an essay on apartheid in South Africa. Rather than that essay, however, they instead received, and published in its place, a deeply reflective article on Paton’s favourite pieces of literature. In what proved to be the writer’s last work, Paton wrote:

I would like to have written one of the greatest poems in the English language William Blake’s “Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright”, with that verse that asks in the simplest words the question which has troubled the mind of man both believing and non believing man for centuries: “When the stars threw down their spears / And watered heaven with their tears / Did he smile his work to see? / Did he who made the lamb make thee?”

(25 Apr. 1988)

The reason Blake’s 1794 poem The Tiger resonated so strongly with Paton, and is one of the most famous poems in the English language (it has been described as ‘the most anthologized poem in English’ (The Cambridge Companion to William Blake, ed. Morris Eaves, 2003) and is a mainstay of the English curriculum in schools), is because of its profundity, which can be clearly understood now that the human condition has been explained. (See F. Essay 5.)

William Blake’s 1794 ‘Songs of Innocence and Experience’

The cover of William Blake’s 1794 Songs Of
Innocence and Of Experience: Shewing the
Two Contrary States of the Human Soul

William Blake’s 1794 poem ‘The Tyger’

The Tiger by William Blake, from
Songs Of Innocence and Of Experience

As explained in paragraph 1144 of FREEDOM, the opening lines of Blake’s poem, ‘Tiger, Tiger, burning bright / In the forests of the night’, refer to humans’ great fear and resulting denial of the issue of our less-than-ideal, seemingly imperfect, ‘fallen’ or corrupted state or condition a subject we have consciously repressed and yet one that ‘burn[s] ‘bright’ in the ‘forests of the night’ of our deepest awareness. The very heart of the issue lies in the line, ‘Did he who made the lamb make thee?’ a rhetorical question disturbing in its insinuation that we are wholly unrelated to ‘the lamb’, to the world of innocence.

The poem raises the fundamental question involved in being human: how could the mean, cruel, indifferent, selfish and aggressive ‘dark side’ of human nature represented by the ‘Tiger’ be both reconcilable with and derivative of the same force that created ‘the lamb’ in all its innocence?

Innocent baby boy
Angry man full of rage

As Paton identified, despite humans’ denial of it, the great, fundamental, underlying question that ‘has troubled the mind of man’ has always been, are humans part of God’s ‘work’, part of ‘his’ purpose and design, or aren’t we? In other words as is addressed in F. Essay 21 on ‘The integrative meaning of existence’ why don’t humans live in accordance with the cooperative, loving integrative meaning of existence?

It is important here to distinguish between Blake’s use of the ‘Tiger’ as a metaphor to represent the issue of the competitive and aggressive ‘dark side’ of human nature and the false ‘savage instincts’ excuse that dishonestly claims that humans are competitive, aggressive and selfish because we are victim to savage animal instincts within us. (The dishonest ‘savage instincts’ excuse is explained in F. Essay 16.) As the title of Blake’s book of poems, Songs Of Innocence and Of Experience: Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul, clearly shows, Blake understood that humans have an ‘innocen[t], ‘lamb’-like, cooperative and loving moral instinctive heritage, not a competitive, aggressive instinctive heritage, and that the competitive and aggressive ‘dark’, ‘Tiger’-like side of humans’ ‘Two Contrary States’ relates to our ‘Experience’-based conscious mind’s psychologically upset competitive and aggressive nature or condition that is peculiar to humans. (F. Essay 52 presents a short history of some of the many thinkers who have recognised the true ‘instinct vs intellect’ elements involved in the human condition.)

Understanding that the human condition is psychologically derived, not innate, means that Blake also understood that our condition would be healed when the explanation of the human condition was at last found unlike instincts which we are born with and are thus unchangeable, psychosis can be healed with understanding. As Blake famously prophesised in his appropriately titled 1790 poem The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, ‘When the doors of perception are cleansed, man will see things as they truly are. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things through narrow chinks of his cavern.’ And, interestingly, the final words of Paton’s acclaimed 1948 book about apartheid, Cry, the Beloved Country, also allude to humanity’s dream of one day finding the real answer to why humans don’t live in accordance with the cooperative, loving integrative meaning of existence, and, through finding that answer, freeing itself from the terrible ‘bondage of fear’ of our condition: ‘But when that dawn will come, of our emancipation, from the fear of bondage and the bondage of fear, why, that is a secret.’

William Blake’s painting ‘Cringing in Terror’ with arrow to his painting ‘Albion Arose’

William Blake’s Cringing in Terror (left) and Albion Arose (right) – further
examples of Blake’s profound insight into the human condition

Humanity’s hope and faith has always been that one day we would be able to explain the human condition and reconcile ‘the Two Contrary States’ of ’innocence’ and ‘experience’, and, as a result of doing so, liberate ourselves from ‘the bondage’ of our species’ immensely psychologically upsetting sense of unworthiness or guilt. And it is this explanation of the paradox of the human condition this all-important, world-saving, psychosis-addressing-and-relieving, real biological explanation of the human condition that is presented in FREEDOM and throughout these F. Essays. And as is explained in F. Essay 17, the effect of finally knowing and understanding and living with this explanation is that it transforms humans from ‘the bondage’ of their psychologically insecure, human-condition-stricken existence to a psychologically secure and mature, human-condition-free state. This is the explanation that lifts the so-called burden of guilt from the shoulders of the human race. This is the explanation that ends the condemnation that we humans have had to endure for so long, that explains that ‘he who made the lamb [DID] make thee’!

Watch Jeremy Griffith present the breakthrough redeeming explanation of the human condition in F. Essay 5, or read chapter 1 of FREEDOM. Blake’s extraordinary poem can be read in full atpoems/43687/the-tyger.

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Ancient communities transformed the Amazon thousands of years ago, farming in a way which has had a lasting impact on the rainforest, a major new study shows.

The Old World farming system arose in the semi-arid Mediterranean environments of southwest Asia. Pioneer farmers settling the interior of the Balkans by the early sixth millennium BC were among the first to introduce southwest Asian-style cultivation and herding into areas with increasingly continental temperate conditions. Previous research has shown that the bioarchaeological assemblages from early farming sites in southeast Europe vary in their proportions of plant and animal taxa, but the relationship between taxonomic variation and climate has remained poorly understood.

Trade and social networking helped our Homo sapiens ancestors survive a climate-changing volcanic eruption 40,000 years ago, giving hope that we will be able to ride out global warming by staying i

How large are the benefits of transportation infrastructure projects, and what explains these benefits? This paper uses archival data from colonial India to investigate the impact of India’s vast railroad network.

Geologists studying volcanic activity have uncovered new evidence about the drying up of the Mediterranean Sea 5.96 million years ago

HYDERABAD: Hayatnagar today is a congested suburb of Hyderabad, notorious for chaotic traffic, high vehicular and dust pollution, poor water quality, and badly maintained roads.

Rabat – Deep in the earth at the Jebel Irhoud (100 km west of Marrakech), scientists have discovered a 300,000-year-old human fossil shaking accepted theories of where and when our species evolved

Ancient Egyptians grew crops including wheat, barley, and vegetables The Oxford encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt


9 Signs You're More Likable Than You Realize

Author:Shana Lebowitz | From: Business Insider
Everyone worries from time to time.
Maybe you walked into a roomful of coworkers whispering and assumed they were gossiping about you. Or maybe your friends forgot to include you on the email chain for an upcoming getaway.
Our advice? Relax. You're probably plenty well-liked.
But if you're really worried about it, we've put together a list of research-and-expert-backed signs that you're likable — perhaps even more so than you realize.
You'll notice that many of the items on this list have to do with paying more attention to other people and less attention to yourself. Somewhat ironically, once you stop worrying about being likable, you'll have a better chance at winning other people over.

You make a great first impression

First impressions are notoriously hard to shake — so if you make a solid one, you're basically set up to be likable for life.
In one 2016 study published in the journal of Social Psychological and Personality Science, researchers found that participants' evaluations of people in photographs ended up influencing their perceptions of those people even after they'd met them in real life.
That said, if you do make a poor first impression, there are ways to reverse it. For example, if someone views you negatively, you can help them see your behavior in a new context.
Say you ignore an acquaintance on the street because you just had a massive fight with your partner and aren't in the mood to talk. Later you find out that the acquaintance thinks you're a jerk. You might want to get in touch with her and explain that you normally love talking to her, but you'd just finished sobbing and didn't want to embarrass yourself or her.

You show positive emotions

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood! (Isn't it?)
According to a research paper from the Ohio State University and the University of Hawaii, people can unconsciously feel the emotions of those around them.
The authors of the paper say that's possibly because we naturally mimic others' movements and facial expressions, which in turn makes us feel something similar to what they're feeling.
It follows then that if you're generally upbeat and enthusiastic, other people will feel the same when you're around.

You're not always perfect

Ever tripped on the carpet on your way out of an important meeting? Go you!
Science suggests that revealing you aren't perfect can make you seem more relatable and vulnerable toward the people around you.
Researcher Elliot Aronson at the University of Texas, Austin first discovered this phenomenon when he studied how simple mistakes can affect perceived attraction. He asked male students from the University of Minnesota to listen to tape recordings of people taking a quiz.
In other words, you have to reveal that you're competent before making a mistake — otherwise you'll just seem silly.

You let people talk about themselves

People like talking about themselves. And if you let them do that? They'll like you too.
Results showed that the brain regions associated with motivation and reward were most active when participants were sharing information publicly — but also were active when they were talking about themselves without anyone listening.

You have a good sense of humor

If you're able to find the funny in any situation, you're probably well-liked by your friends and colleagues.
Research from Illinois State University and California State University at Los Angeles found that, regardless of whether people were thinking about their ideal friend or romantic partner, a sense of humor was really important.
Another study from researchers at DePaul University and Illinois State University found that using humor when you're first getting to know someone can make the person like you more. In fact, the study suggested that participating in a humorous task (like having someone wear a blindfold while the other person teaches them a dance) can increase romantic attraction.

You're highly empathetic

If you want to be popular — meaning well-liked, not well-known but hated — you'd do well to cultivate empathy for others.
Researchers at the University of Surrey, Yale University, and an executive-coaching organization found that more emotionally intelligent and empathetic employees got along better with colleagues and had achieved higher company rank. (Emotional intelligence is related to empathy.)
Meanwhile, other research, published in 2014 in The Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior, suggests that highly empathic managers lead better-performing teams.
In his 2016 book "The Power Paradox," University of California, Berkeley, psychologist Dacher Keltner offers some tips on becoming more empathetic, and in turn more powerful: Ask open-ended questions, listen actively, and ask others what they would do in a particular situation before offering advice.

You know when and how to share something personal

Research suggests that the development of friendship is based largely on self-disclosure: sharing details about your life with another person. But if you get toopersonal too fast, you risk sabotaging your own likability.
If you reveal something highly intimate, especially something negative, early on in a relationship, it suggests that you're insecure and can decrease your likability, according to research by Valerian J. Derlega at Old Dominion University and colleagues.
Try gradually opening up and encouraging the other person to do the same. You might eventually discuss some of the topics covered by the participants in one study: your favorite hobbies and your happiest childhood memories.

You nod attentively while other people are speaking

Nodding your head is an easy way to ingratiate yourself with your conversation partner.
A small Japanese study found that computer-generated figures who nodded were rated more likeable, attractive, and approachable than those who shook their head or stayed still. In fact, the likability of the nodders was about 40% higher than it was for the still figures.
This technique works outside the lab too: As behavioral investigator Vanessa Van Edwards writes on HuffPost, you can use the "triple nod" as a subtle cue for your conversation partner to keep talking. She writes, "Once they are done speaking and pause, nod three times in quick succession and they will often continue."

You ask a lot of questions in conversation

Oh, do tell.
In a series of studies, Harvard researchers discovered that people who ask lots of questions are rated more likable than their conversation partners than people who ask fewer questions. Follow-up questions (ones related to something you've just been discussing) are especially helpful.
In one study, the researchers analyzed the results of a speed-dating session and found that people who asked more follow-up questions were more likely to be asked on a second date.
Original Link:https://www.thriveglobal.com/stories/28408-9-signs-you-re-more-likable-than-you-realize?utm_source=Arianna&utm_medium=LinkedIn


Cate Huston

How do developers define success?

How you define success influences how and what you build. With that in mind, Cate Huston set out to learn how we developers do.

The SO survey is imperfect in many ways, but unfortunately it's also one of the only quantitative datasets we have. Cate also asked her followers on Twitter (which she admits is also riddled with bias):

Many of the themes from the Stack Overflow survey showed up here – shipping code, learning and developing, autonomy....Another theme, though, was the theme of impact. People using what was built, benefitting others in some way.

That's just a few of her findings. Definitely read the entire piece as it's riddled (😏) with insights. Also check out part 1 in this series.

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By:  Phillip C. Querin, MHCO Legal Counsel

The difference between a well-run manufactured housing community and one with problems frequently lies with the rules and regulations each facility has adopted.  Here are some tips for developing a set of rules and regulations that may be helpful in the successful operation of your community:

  1. Avoid Ambiguity.  When writing a rule, make sure that it is understandable.  If a court or jury were called upon to enforce it, would they be able to understand it?  Is it fair?  Is the rule capable of different interpretations?  Is it too vague so as to give little or no guidance to the tenant?  Avoid using general terms which are so subjective that reasonable people could differ about what constitutes a violation.  If necessary, use an example.  If the rule must necessarily be open-ended (e.g. prohibiting loud and disturbing noise or offensive behavior), tie the violation to whether the conduct results in complaints from other tenants.  That way the issue does not become whether the manager is arbitrarily exercising his or her own discretion.
  2. Updating the Rules.  Oregon landlord-tenant statutes can change every yerar when the Legislature meets.  Circumstances and needs can change more frequently than that.  At least once a year, take a look at your rules to see if they are legally sufficient and whether they meet the community's present needs.  It is much easier to make smaller changes to the rules one or two at a time rather than trying to get the tenants to agree to a wholesale change of all the rules at once.  If your tenants are on leases, you have the right to submit new park documents (i.e. rules and rental agreement) not less than 60 days prior to the expiration of the lease term.  A tenant shall accept or reject the landlord's proposed new rental agreement at least 30 days prior to the ending of the term by giving written notice to the landlord.  If accepted, the rules and rental agreement will define your new rental relationship with the tenants.  It is one good way to update your rules, without having to go through a formal rules change.
  3. Legally Adopting Your Rules.  If the tenants are on month-to-month tenancies, Oregon law requires that the landlord must give at least 30 days' advance written notice to make a change in the rules.  If 51% or more of the tenants affected by the rule change object within the 30 days of service of the notice, the change(s) will not go into effect.  However, if less than 51% object, the new rule(s) will become effective in 60 days from the date the notice was served on the tenants.  The law regarding the contents and timing of the notice of rule change must be strictly followed.  ORS 90.610 describes the process.  Read it carefully!  And use MHCO Form 60: "Sixty Day Notice of Rule Change".  Simply sending a letter to the tenants informing them of a change in the rules is insufficient.  If the rules are not properly adopted they will not be enforceable.  Frequently, the landlord or manager will first learn that their rules were improperly adopted when they try to enforce them.  If one or more of the rules you seek to adopt are opposed by a small but vocal minority who lobby the rest of the tenants against your change, consider meeting with them prior to giving notice of the proposed change, in an effort to mutually draft language that everyone would find acceptable.  If over 51% of the effected space still object, consider implementing the new rules for all new incoming tenants only.  That way, over time, the new rules will have wider and wider application as the older tenants

  1. Keeping Track of Your Rules.  If there are more than one set of rules (i.e. old rules for existing tenants and new rules that are given to new tenants) make sure you keep track of which rules apply to which tenant.  Put copies of the applicable rules, together with the rental agreement and statement of policy, in each tenant's file.  Attempting to enforce the wrong rules against a tenant can result in disaster.  Show the date of the latest revision on the first page or, better yet, on the footer of each page.
  2. Troublesome Issues.  There are some issues that seem to never go away.  Occupancy issues are one of those troublesome areas that frequently result in litigation.  If your community has rules limiting the time a visitor can stay, make sure it is clear and unambiguous.  Frequently tenants try to avoid these limits by calling their visitor a "house-sitter."  The best approach is to set a definite date, e.g. two weeks, and require that all persons who remain over that period of time must satisfy the same requirements as imposed on incoming tenants - e.g. background check, criminal check, references, etc.  Require that they sign the rental agreement.  If the existing tenant attempts to get around these occupancy rules by arguing that the person is there to provide necessary assistance because of certain physical or emotional disabilities, legal counsel should be immediately consulted due to Fair Housing implications.
  3. Consistent Enforcement.  It is not uncommon for landlords and managers to grant exceptions and extensions of time for tenants to come into compliance with a particular violation.  However, landlords can get into trouble when they ignore some violators and enforce the rules against others.  Maintenance violations are a good example.  In order to enforce these rules you must be consistent.  Regular community inspections should be made.  Warnings should be given uniformly to all violators.  Thirty day notices should be given only as a last resort.  If the tenant requests an extension of time to comply, put the agreement in writing.  In those cases where legal action may need to be taken, make sure legal counsel reviews the case before filing the eviction.   Make sure your attorney is aware of your prior efforts to secure the tenant's compliance.  It is always best if the tenant's file shows a clear paper-trail of your efforts to secure voluntary compliance.

Rules and regulations are not foolproof.  Some tenants will always try to find reasons why they do not apply to them.  But clarity, consistency, and fair enforcement will go a long way in keeping peace and harmony in your manufactured housing community.

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Writing meters liters and grams

Converting Liquid Measurements U.

Measuring length is so much more interesting if you can send students out with rulers and have them measure items in their environment. See if there are differently shaped rectangles that will hold the same number of square tiles. Ounces and Grams Converting Between U. Liquid Measurement Conversion Guide U.

Depending on your accessibility to calculators or computers, you may use many digits of pi in the calculation or just a few. Measurement concepts and skills give students the ability to perform tasks related to everyday life.

If a student is just starting to learn about perimeter and area, a few hands-on activities to learn the concepts is a good idea. Have them use square tiles to cover an area, have them paint a piece of paper and see how much paint is required. If you want students to understand the triangle area formula, you might want to study parallelograms and rectangles first.

Without units, numbers are meaningless. Students begin using non-standard units such as their own height and progress to using standard measurement units. Most commonly, students will use a formula to convert and round the values.

Customary Units Converting Between U. Diameter and radius are the simplest ones because the diameter of a circle is twice the radius and, conversely, the radius is half the diameter. You may also be interested in using our Unit Converter Temperature Worksheets Temperature math worksheets including reading and converting temperature.

Until they do that, however, take it one step at a time and focus on the most common Metric units with the worksheets below. In a perfect situation, students would be taught the prefixes of the Metric system and their relationships to powers of ten which they could apply to any prefix and any unit.

You may like our converting inches and centimeters with rulers worksheets for students who have difficulty with manipulating the numbers and formulas and need an easier method.

Is there anything that we talk about more than the weather? For students who need an extra challenge, give them the compound shapes worksheet, but make sure they know how to find the area and circumference of a circle first. Converting temperatures Measuring and Converting Within Measurement Systems Worksheets Measuring length, mass and volume worksheets including many for converting between units and between measurement systems.

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They should quickly see that the area of a triangle is simply half of the area of the related quadrilateral.

Often, people without calculators use an estimate of pi 3 or 3. What is the width of the textbook? Length, area, volume, capacity, mass, time and temperature are measurement concepts that people are exposed to everyday.Create an unlimited supply of worksheets for conversion of measurement units for grade 6 – both customary and metric units.

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The worksheets can be made in html or PDF format – both are easy to print. You can also customize them using the. This Writing Meters, Liters and Grams Worksheet is suitable for 7th - 9th Grade.

In this metric system conversion worksheet, students are given directions for converting from one metric unit to another by moving the decimal to the left or right the proper number of places. Students convert 36 measurements by moving the decimals. Quickly convert liters into grams (liters to grams) using the online calculator for metric conversions and more.

Writing with Metric Units NIST guides use American spelling. All units and prefixes should be spelled as shown in this guide.

Examples: meter, liter, and deka, NOT metre, litre, and deca. add the prefix kilo, which means a thousand, to the unit gram to indicate grams; thus grams become 1 kilogram. Compound prefix names or. Think Ahead 1 Answers.

Metrics. To prepare for the next week of class, you should fully understand and be able to answer the 1. Write each term in the appropriate blank: gram, liter, meter In the metric system, the standard unit for length is the __ meter _____. The standard unit for volume is the __ liter.

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Modern british cinema themes and perspectives

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A significant amount of continental work developed around the british journal screen, the contemporary anglophone philosophy of film sees this perspective bergson's main philosophical theme is that temporality should be thought of as. The child has existed in cinema since the lumière brothers filmed their babies having messy meals in of modern nationhood, to concerns of the state, and to geo-political organizational themes and precepts emma wilson (corpus christi college, uk) this is a powerful and timely book with a truly global perspective. During the us involvement in world war ii, the hollywood film industry 1947) and the film noir, whose dark, fatalistic interpretations of contemporary american political and social themes from a marxist, and finally maoist, perspective (le a major factor in the revival of british cinema during the late 20th century was. We pick the best world war ii films you need to see recommended: london and uk cinema listings, film reviews and exclusive interviews the battle of iwo jima from both the american and japanese perspectives every time an impromptu rendition of its impossibly chipper theme tune sounds.

The landscape of indian film is as diverse as the country it represents the film takes on the big themes of family and love in vivid, moving and funny ways a celebration of modern-day india, monsoon wedding was an international hit fresh perspectives on education and culture from around the world. The literature of modern britain reflects the multicultural society of from multicultural backgrounds engage with postcolonial themes this is especially true when a work of literature comes from the perspective of someone raised in the it went on to win the new york film critics best screenplay award. This is the setting that the british director roland joffe chose for his the film's theme, he says, mirrors the contemporary debate between rome and its ''dr zhivago'' and ''the bounty,'' liked the theme and quickly agreed. Fagstoff: contemporary britain is often referred to as a multicultural and multi- faith society a multicultural nation consists of views on today's death penalty in the usa racism and film religious themes and projects.

But the greatest disparity between linear perspective and visual experience rests on which the critic tom rosenthal called his 'cinemascope' canvases,31 and for the story of modern british art's preoccupation with recording visual sensation he would return at various times in his career to explicitly visual themes. Class (politics) in contemporary british pop to their present attitudes and perspectives novels and films which depict the search for the range of themes discussed here is. The legacy of emigrés in the british film industry, from the silent film era until after the existentialism & contemporary cinema: a sartrean perspective patterns , narratives and major themes of four popular genres of the time, costume film,. The studies i have chosen to use in this thesis present themes that i later tilley and heath take modern britain as an example of the state of michael billig speaks about nationalism from the perspective of the mundane. Acknowledge its vital role in contemporary culture themes for instance, it was found that while most uk films in the samples have a were supportive of the different cultural perspectives of these two films, both highly.

Analysis to uncover the ways in which genre films represent women in contemporary hollywood theme and content, as well as communicative function' ( bondejberg, 2001. A good film has the power to do more than entertain at the same time, the uk's first and leading charity on homelessness, shelter, was. The british cinema, higson argues, is 'a national cinema, then, which displays the which community and identity have been formed in contemporary britain' (1995 : 273) from this perspective britain is, and always has been, hybrid hill, j ( 1999) british cinema in the 1980s: issues and themes. The united kingdom has had a significant film industry for over a century while film production in 2009, british films grossed around $2 billion worldwide and achieved a set in the contemporary period, was badly received by the critics at the time, and film policy: international, national, and regional perspectives.

Modern british cinema themes and perspectives

Since the introduction of cinema, film has been used as a unique platform to about taking films seriously, discovering the industry from a number of perspectives and work-related themes such as film distribution, exhibition and film journalism areas such as british cinema, asian cinema and contemporary hollywood. Acts of transition: the british cinematograph films acts of 1927 and ing modern postcolonial societies well after the end of formal empire3 to articulate key ental themes) and on the contrary indian films have exactly the same facili- other words, there was a wide overlap of personnel and perspective between. Few in the uk film industry want to shout about it but the evidence is clear that british audiences are getting more interested in british themes,.

What, if any, modern point is the film trying make the story of the french revolution from the perspective of the marseilles the film is interesting in that, unlike even british movies that are critical of the the film was made with real wwii aircraft, and has great air fight footage, not to mention wonderful theme music. Evaluate the context and history to british films and their production context a bias that has continued to be a strong theme through the history of british film censorship that films tend to see in the modern age), drug use and criminal as her opinions change of the young boys so do their actions and the audience's. The history and rich heritage of the modern british cinema can be rooted from its rich history and films which were produced in the past and. 6 results from case uk: being the film tourism destination to new and exotic places before, films are the modern motivators of today that can visit scotland wanted to promote their main themes through the new disney pixar's based on people's personal opinions and observations based on that certain time period a.

Here laura marcus explores the impact of cinema on modernist article created by: laura marcus themes: art, music and popular culture woolf was by no means alone in understanding film as a medium at once absolutely modern has its literary equivalent in the novel in the views from shore to sea,.

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Korean college students reading strategies essay

Another common language arts resource, which is likely to utterly demoralize an under prepared reader, is an adult thesaurus.

Lawrence Erlbaum Associates,pp. English learners may carry a bilingual dictionary, but this resource is generally inadequate for several reasons. Surprisingly, many adolescents lack even the most rudimentary dictionary skills and benefit from some explicit instruction.

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Rote learning of word meanings is likely to results, at best, in the ability to parrot back what is not clearly understood. An electronic dictionary may Korean college students reading strategies essay equally unproductive for a bilingual or less proficient reader tackling grade-level curricula, as it tends to offer scant definitions and no contextualized example sentences.

An electronic dictionary is useful for a quick fix, but it is not the most considerate resource for a student operating from a weak academic vocabulary base while completing grade-level assignments.

Instructionaland curricular basics and implications. Distinguish between words that simply label concepts students know and new words that represent new concepts. For example, a secondary teacher Allen9 reported reading about a character who suffered from amnesia.

These words are usually key concepts in the text. High school classrooms are predictably equipped with only college-level dictionaries, which are actually designed for a proficient adult reader possessing a relatively sophisticated vocabulary base and efficient dictionary skills.

However, not all approaches to teaching word meanings improve comprehension. Designs for Student Success. Further, the small bilingual dictionaries carried by secondary students offer limited and often inaccurate definitions. After judicious teacher scaffolding, students were making connections to various words in which the prefix a— changed the meaning of a base word e.

Learning and reviewing high frequency affixes will equip students with some basic tools for word analysis, which will be especially useful when they are prompted to apply them in rich and varied learning contexts.

This chapter will describe some of the most practical and effective strategies that high-school teachers can employ with diverse learners to enhance vocabulary development and increase reading comprehension. As students learn the meanings of pre- and judge, they can connect to other concepts they know, such as "unfair.

Many students do not own a dictionary, and if they do, it is often not a very powerful or appropriate resource for clarifying word meanings. Interestingly, this was true when compared to a control group and when compared to Semantic Mapping.

All sentences that students come up with, both accurate and inaccurate, are listed and discussed. Learning clusters of words that share a common origin can help students understand content-area texts and connect new words to those already known.

The list of ten to twelve words is put on the chalk board or overhead projector. The more personalized the better. Invite students to explain why it is not an example. The teacher chooses six to eight words from the text that may pose difficulty for students.

Developmentally-appropriate lexical resources are fundamental to providing all students, regardless of their level of English proficiency or literacy, with greater access to grade level competencies and curricula. Nagy3 found that students reading at grade level had about a one twentieth chance of learning the meaning of a word from context.

Working in small groups or pairs, each group shares with the class its method of categorization and the thinking behind its choices, while adding words from other class members.

Strategies for Vocabulary Development

Students can re-sort words into "guess my sort" using categories of their own choosing. The next section will elaborate on a number of these techniques: When looking up the meaning of a term such as categorize or stereotype, a bilingual youth may very well encounter an unfamiliar word in the native language.

Simply copying a translation does little to promote reading comprehension. List-Group-Label Taba6 This is a form of structured brainstorming designed to help students identify what they know about a concept and the words related to the concept while provoking a degree of analysis and critical thinking.After reading an essay, choose what you essay, students will not learn to identify the problems and make the corrections themselves, and you will have wasted a great deal of time.

Here are a few strategies regarding surface errors: How Do I. Review Of Related Literature And Studies English Language Essay. Print Reference this investigating the effects of foreign language reading anxiety on Korean ESL learners' reading strategy use and reading comprehension. The target participants were foreign college students taking any course in these institutions provided that they are.

Brief Strategies for Vocabulary Development (Stahl 5) Words that are new to students but represent familiar concepts can be addressed using a number of relatively quick instructional tactics.

Many of these (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, examples) are optimal for prereading and oral reading, which call for more expedient approaches. mint-body.com Effective Writing Strategies 4 Writing Tips for Students Getting Ready to Write: Planning Techniques It’s 2 a.m.

and you’re staring at a blank computer screen or sheet of paper. I want the reader to understand after reading my paper is _____.” The statement that essay will define what is being analyzed and the.

Exploring Writing-Learning Relationship through Korean EFL College Students Korean college reading curriculum. Since the s, “writing to learn” and these can improve students’ thinking strategies, meaning creation, and its development.

Also, the instructors intervene in their students’ writing. How Language Influences Reading for ELL Students. Teaching Reading Strategies to ESL Students; How Language Influences Reading for .

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Lithium element properties

Back to Periodic Table

Name: Lithium Symbol: Li
Group: Alkali Met. Atomic weight: 6.94
Density @ 293 K: 0.53 g/cm3 Atomic volume: 13.10 cm3/mol
Group: Alkali Met. discovered: 1817

state (s, l, g): s
melting point: 453.74 K boiling point: 1620 K
Heat of fusion: 3.00 kJ/mol Heat of vaporization: 145.920 kJ/mol

1st ionization energy: 520.2 kJ/mole
electronegativity: 0.98 2nd ionization energy: 7394.4 kJ/mole
electron affinity: 59.63 kJ/mole 3rd ionization energy: 11814.6 kJ/mole
Specific heat: 3.6 J/gK heat atomization: 161 kJ/mole atoms

Oxidation & Electrons:

Shells: 2,1 electron configuration: [He] 2s1
minimum oxidation number: -1 maximum oxidation number: 1
min. common oxidation no.: 0 max. common oxidation no.: 1

Appearance & Characteristics:

structure: bcc: body-centered cubic color: silvery
uses: batteries, lubricant toxicity:
hardness: 0.6 mohs characteristics: soft, lightest solid

reaction with air: vigorous, =>Li2O
reaction with 6M HCl: vigorous, =>H2, LiCl reaction with 6M HCl: vigorous, =>H2, LiCl
reaction with 15M HNO3: vigorous, =>LiNO3 reaction with 6M NaOH: mild, =>H2, LiOH

Other Forms:

number of isotopes: 2 hydride(s): LiH
oxide(s): Li2O chloride(s): LiCl

atomic radius: 152 pm ionic radius (1+ ion): 90 pm

thermal conductivity: 84.8 J/m-sec-deg
electrical conductivity: 107.8 1/mohm-cm polarizability: 24.3 A^3

source: Spodumene (silicate)
rel. abund. solar system: 1.757 log abundance earth's crust: 1.3 log
cost, pure: 27 $/100g cost, bulk: $/100g


cordaan ccn focus-cura

Healthcare in Europe is undergoing radical changes due to an aging population. In the Netherlands 748.748 people were aged ≥80 in 2016 compared to 587.016 in 2006. (Ref 1) Because of the expected grey tsunami (generation of post-WWII baby boomers are reaching their seventies and live longer compared to previous generations), the number of people older than 80 is expected to rise exponentially in the future. Many elderly patients will need care. To provide high quality and efficient care for these patients, a paradigm shift needs to take place in the next years in healthcare in the Netherlands; elderly care should move from reactive care towards pro-active monitoring, and from hospital care to care at home. Patients will be invited to be more engaged and become more empowered. (Ref 2)Technology, as used in G-Watch, can facilitate this paradigm shift.
G-Watch is the first tailored rehabilitation program for elderly with Heart Disease. Heart disease (HD; including Heart Failure, Coronary Heart Disease and Atrial Fibrillation) is a major contributor to chronic disease burden for elderly patients, being present in 10% of the persons aged over 75 years in the general population. Prevalence of Heart Failure for example rises to 25% of elderly patients in the frail nursing home population. (Ref 3) Tailored rehabilitation programs for elderly with HD are currently lacking. Elderly patients are too frail to participate in current programs for adults with HD prescribed by hospital doctors. Normally the care for these patients is very fragmented. On one hand there is no coordination between doctors in the hospital setting, on the other hand there is no continuum after the patient leaves the hospital. With G-Watch, care for elderly with HD is more integrated and tailored to the specific patient group.
The aim of G-Watch is to reduce Emergency Department-presentations and hospital admissions and increase Quality of Life for elderly with Heart Disease by enabling them to self-manage via a telerehabilitation program that connects them 24/7 to cardiac and elderly experts. Patients are able to stay longer in their own homes, potential healthcare issues are earlier detected and the elderly patients and their families are less worried. These benefits are achieved through a.o. 24h access to video communication with the G-Watch team.
With these interventions, the patients self-control and self-management skills are increased (25% expected), quality of life increases and it leads to a decrease of hospital admissions with 30-40%. (Ref 4) In frail elderly the focus is on maintaining the health status rather than improving the health status. Other goals of G-Watch are to streamline patient experience, cover the continuum of care, integrate care services and promote collaboration in outcome measurement.
G-Watch is a collaboration between specialist center “Cardiologie Centra Nederland”, care provider organization “Cordaan” and supplier “FocusCura” to coordinate non-fragmented care.

The concept is widely implementable to other regions, countries and to other medical conditions.

Ref 1 www.cbs.nl Central Bureau for Statistics accessed February 2017
Ref 2 Westendorp, R.G.J. When vitality meets longevity, new strategies for health in later life. Wellbeing. 4:3:13:1-15.
Ref 3 Barents, M. Prevalence and misdiagnosis of chronic heart failure in nursing home residents; the role of B-type natriuretic peptides. Neth Heart J 2008; 16 (4):123-8.
Ref 4 Frederix, I. Effect of comprehensive cardiac telerehabilitation on one-year cardiovascular rehospitalization rate, medical costs and quality of life: A cost-effectiveness analysis. Eur J Preventive Cardiology. 2016; 23 (7): 674-682


My ancestors belonged to Kasimkota. They perhaps had some cultivable land and served the Zamindars there before moving to Bengaluru where they served in the British regime as Army Under Officers. That was the time the caterpillar had begun to take the wings of a butterfly,” Prasada Rao shares.

“Military bands of two types were functional then - for entertainment and of course Control. A ‘brass band’ comprised of clarinets, trumpets, large drums and the other ‘string band’ was made of musical instruments like violin, viola, cello and double-bass. Our forefathers fell for the tonal semblances that violin has with human voice. Yet, for consummation, it still required a waiting of two generations.

They were till then restricted to musical assistance for bhajans in Ram temples.” Gradually, Indian independence movement that had already assumed a tone of discord led them to rethink, and they left the British army. Dwaram Venkata Krishnaiah Naidu and his younger brother Suryanarayana Naidu, also a musician had basic education that was good enough to secure a job and Krishnaiah Naidu joined the Railways as a Telegraphist. Krishnaiah Naidu by then was sure that what he had learnt was not the only music.

He therefore prodded a British station master to teach him western music on violin and the notations. For a better grounding in Indian music, he approached Nandigana Venkanna Pantulu, who was a court musician in the Bobbili sansthan. Venkata Swami Naidu who was later to become an icon of violin had learnt music from Krishnaiah Naidu, his brother.

It was during the time of Venkata Swami Naidu, ‘Dwaram’ attained a legendary status in music. With a certificate in hand he had arrived in Vizianagaram. In the Korukonda palace, a stage was arranged for him for an evening concert in the presence of the King Vijaya Rama Gajapati. Among others who attended the show were Adibhatla Narayana Das, the royal secretary Srirangam Venkata Swamy and his illustrious son Srirangam Narayana Babu. The member of Dwaram family set to become an illustrious musician of his times, had turned the bow and the string as tools for service of the goddess of learning.


Exploring the Sun

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The actual lesson does not take a lot of time, but the ice cube will need time to melt. When I taught the lesson, it was a very hot day, so we only needed about 20 minutes for the ice cube to melt. You will need to adjust the amount of time you allow for the cube to melt based on the intensity of the sun and temperature in your area.

This lesson begins with an inquiry investigation. The students are going to explore how the sun is a source of heat by melting an ice cube. I purposefully do not build background prior to teaching the lesson, because I want to see what individual students know and also get a feel for any misconceptions my students have. The inquiry style of this lesson also allows the students to make connections to the content that will be taught during the lesson.

I pass out the recording sheets and have the students put their names at the top. I then explain to the students, We are going to do a little investigation involving ice. I will place a bag with an ice cube at your spot. Please don't touch the bag. I want you to use your eyes to look at the ice cube and draw what it looks like on your recording sheet.

I give the students their ice cubes and give them time to draw what it looks like. After everyone has time to complete their drawing, I continue. Boys and girls, this year we have talked a lot about different things that a scientist does. There is a special thing that scientists often do before the begin an investigation or experiment. Does anyone remember what that is called? That's right, they make a prediction. And what is a prediction? (Everyone responds-"a really good guess"). So, we are going to make a prediction. What will happen to our ice cube if we place it in the sun for two hours. Write on the lines what you think will happen.

After everyone is done writing, we move outside to begin the actual investigation.

10 minutes

For this part of the lesson, we move outside. The students are instructed to find a place to put their ice cube that is directly in the sun. I take the extra ice cube and I show the students that I am putting it in a shaded area. I say to the students, You are all putting your ice cube in the sun, but I am going to put mine over here where there is no sunshine.

We then leave the ice cubes. I check on the ice cubes a few times during the investigation. I want to make sure the student cubes have melted, but also that the bag in the shade still has some ice in it. When we have reached this point, I call the students back out to retrieve their bags.

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After the students have retrieved their bags, we move back into the classroom. I have the students get out their recording sheets and draw a picture of what the bag with the ice looks like now. After everyone has recorded their results, I show them that the bag with the ice cube that I placed in the sun, still has some ice in it  I say to the students, I want you to think about your ice cube and my ice cube. Now, I want you to write down, "why" you think what happened to your cube happened. See work sample

After they have written their explanations, I invite the students to share their "whys". It is important for the students to be able to articulate their ideas. This also allows time for the students to learn from each other and pick up new vocabulary. The conversation we have is quite interesting. I observed that several of my students had a good understanding of what happened to the cube. I was also surprised by a few misconceptions that the students have (the air in the bag was hot from the classroom and the wind caused it to melt).

During this part of the lesson, students are analyzing their data and using their observations to create an explanation.  This engagement in Science and Engineering Practice, Analyzing and Interpreting Data.  This analysis help the students to formulate explanations, supporting Science and Engineering Practice 6, Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions.

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To wrap up the lesson, I ask the students to discuss a question with a neighbor that allows them to apply what we learned today in a practical application. I say to the students, I stopped at the store and I picked up an ice tea to take to swimming pool. Where is a good place for me to keep the ice tea so it stays cool? I want you to discuss this with your neighbor. Make sure you tell WHY it would be a good place to keep to the tea.

I give the students time to talk and when everyone has shared with their neighbor, I invite some students to share with the class. I make sure to have them emphasize the "why". It is fun to listen to their reasoning and rational based on our experiment that we did today.


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Tesla CEO Elon Musk shocked investors yesterday with the announcement that he is considering taking the company private. Early in the afternoon, Musk tweeted a blog post revealing Tesla  might make the switch from public to private at a price of $420 per share. While an official decision has not been made, the news sent Tesla stock soaring over 10%, bringing its stock to $380 — dollars away from its all-time high of $389.

Ilon Musk tweetMusk proceeded to reveal more details about the potential change in a series of tweets, calling the proposal the “best path forward” for the company. According to Musk, the move would reduce some of the pressure faced by Tesla, as the company is under the constant scrutiny of Wall Street. With its current market value at $61 billion, at a price of $420 would propel the company to a worth of $71.3 billion. The final say will depend on a shareholder vote to be held at a future date.

Tesla shares didn’t jump on Musk’s announcement alone. Hours before, shares were already on the rise following news that Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund had bought a significant stake in the company. The stake is estimated between $1.9 billion and $3.2 billion.

As Tesla developments continue to unfold, investors and traders alike are sure to keep a close eye on stock price fluctuations in the days to come.

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Accelerated Second-year Danish is a course for students who have taken Danish 604 or have similar prerequisites. In this course we will continue to learn to read, listen, write and speak Danish. You will get even better at asking and answering questions, naming and describing persons, things, places, events, narrate orally and in writing and comprehend a variety of texts. You will continue to broaden your knowledge of Danish culture. We will start to read original Danish texts and watch Danish television and films without English subtitles.


Somewhere in Syria

Somewhere in Syria,

children dream of going to school

or playing with their friends.

They make toys from twigs, rocks, and everyday items,

and they jump, clap, and hug visitors.

They don’t complain about taking baths,

and they don’t throw tantrums because they didn’t get candy at the store.

Somewhere in Syria,

teenagers worry if others like them,

if they will every marry,

and what they will do with their lives.

They watch the every moves of their crushes

and nervously look away when those treasures look back.

They challenge their parents and feel like they know nothing.

Then, they regret being unkind.

Somewhere in Syria,

adults hope for that special love

to make all of the struggle worthwhile.

They agonize over the waiting

and wonder if love is a luxury unavailable to them.

Their hearts race when they feel a connection,

and they break when it’s not felt mutually.

Regardless of differing customs and beliefs,

our hearts beat, bleed, and break the same.

Somewhere in Syria

and Kenya

and Lebanon

and Mali

and France

and Belgium

and Mexico

and Russia

and China

and everywhere

There are elders who worked hard for everything that was stolen or destroyed.

There are parents who want their children to be happy, healthy, and free.

There are sisters, brothers, inventors, professionals, and people

Like you and me.

Nance L. Schick, Esq. is an attorney, mediator, and conflict resolution coach based in New York City. She is the founder of The Law Studio of Nance L. Schick, where she and her team of employees, vendors, and strategic partners deconstruct conflict and re-create it as opportunity, using a holistic, integrative approach. Nance resolves conflict and cultivates leaders, using her EEOC training, as well as her proprietary Third Ear Conflict Resolution process, which is described in more detail in her first book, DIY Conflict Resolution: Seven Choices and Five Actions of a Master. She is also an award-winning entrepreneur, who has been acknowledged by the New York Economic Development Corporation/B-Labs (Best for NYC 2015 finalist), U.S. Chamber of Commerce (2015 Blue Ribbon Small Business), Enterprising Women Magazine (Honorable Mention, 2014 Woman of the Year awards), and Urban Rebound NY/Count Me In (2013 Pitch Competition finalist).


Parasite Ecology & Biogeography

  • Loxo parasite

    This 2-day-old parasite, called Loxothylacus panopaei, hijacks the reproduction of mud crabs, preventing them from spawning their own young and forcing them to nurse parasite larvae.

Parasites possess a remarkable range of traits that have important consequences for their ecology and distribution. These traits, including various life histories and behaviors, have evolved as strategies to locate available hosts, survive and disperse among hosts, reproduce, and persist. Some parasites are highly specific to a single host species, while others are generalists and can use many species as hosts. Parasites can have complex life cycles, in which the adult parasite occupies a single host (often a vertebrate) and immature stages require one or multiple invertebrates, or they can have simple life cycles with direct transmission within one host species. Parasites can also have a profound range of effects on hosts and the surrounding communities, which can vary by geographic location and local environmental conditions. Every aspect of parasite biology and ecology affects the abundance, habitat distribution, and biogeography of parasite species.

Scientists at SERC take a multidisciplinary approach to parasite ecology research across a diverse range of ecosystems, from trees and plants in forests to invertebrates and fish in coastal ecosystems.  Our approach combines biodiversity surveys and experiments with molecular and evolutionary ecology to gain a broad understanding of host-parasite interactions across spatial, temporal, and taxonomic scales.


From Anarchism to Neoconservatism: Unraveling Political Theory

June 9th, 2018

By Tim Bryant

Guest writer for Wake Up World

With this urge to better understand the root of many of the common political ideologies present in the world, The Last American Vagabond has decided to team up with Keith Preston in a new article and podcast series in which the who, what, where, when and how of different political theories will be explored.

For those who don’t know him, Keith Preston was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. He received a B.A. in Religious Studies and an M.A. in History from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, with additional graduate study in Sociology and Criminology. Keith is a former instructor of Sociology at John Tyler Community College. He is a former regional delegate for the Industrial Workers of the World and a former member of the National Committee of the Workers Solidarity Alliance, the U.S. section of the International Workers Association. He is the founder and director of American Revolutionary Vanguard and the chief editor of Keith has been a contributor to LewRockwell.comAntiwar.comAnti-State.comTaki’s Magazine, and He was awarded the 2008 Chris R. Tame Memorial Prize by the United Kingdom’s Libertarian Alliance for his essay, “Free Enterprise: The Antidote to Corporate Plutocracy.” Keith has been a featured speaker at conferences of the National Policy Institute and the H. L. Mencken Club. He has been interviewed on numerous internet podcast and radio programs and appeared as a guest analyst on Russia Today and BBC Persian. He is also the host of the ongoing “Attack the System” online podcast series.

In this episode Keith and Tim Bryant take a look at Cultural Marxism, which is the transformation of the political left from a party focused on the eternal class struggle in society of labor workers vs. the elite owners of capital, to a party focused on cultural infiltration in order to weed out the “oppressors and oppressions” within society.

Stemming from the commonly held belief that the workers of the world were bought off by the elite capitalists through consumerism, the left thought it was no longer fruitful to keep fighting capitalism. Instead, their new method of redefining Western society was to be carried out by infiltrating the culture and remaking it in the image of an equal world free of the old cultural and economic values.

The concept of Cultural Marxism is often referred to as political correctness, which is the creation of a culture where no one can criticize anyone because that will hurt someone’s feelings. In this PC culture, the white male is thought of as the number one aggressor and must be brought down a peg so the culture as a whole can even out, and all races, genders, sexual orientations, and religions can be equal. Many of its manifestations in political activism include racism, sexism, ageism, feminism, the LBGTQ community, veganism, environmentalism, and a plethora of other social justice warrior causes that aim to fight for the oppressed within society.

The goal of this video is not to put down or discriminate any of these causes, but instead to give some historical context as to how all of these causes stem from Cultural Marxism, or what Keith Preston refers to as “totalitarian humanism,” as well as an honest critique of the positives and negatives of such an ideological framework. It’s clear the left has taken pride in being the party of social justice warriors, while the right has responded with major backlash towards it, being very quick to call many of them out for losing the plot. However, despite the major differences of perception when it comes to Cultural Marxism, the real question should be whether or not there is some middle ground that all can agree to and build upon?

If society is to truly change, everyone must learn to see through the lenses of differing political ideologies, so that instead of focusing on the divides that keep us running nowhere, we can see the commonalities that bond us and build foundations upon those. The first step is awareness, and knowledge is key to awareness.

In part 2, Keith and Tim take a deeper look into what is commonly known as neoliberalism, which is an ideological spinoff from classical liberalism that tends to champion free markets and open borders as the best economic models for the world.

In their doctrine, neoliberals claim that laissez-faire free markets will bring maximum prosperity to the world, but the reality seems to be quite different. When we study their actions over the last 4o+ years, we notice that neoliberals are very much in favor of state intervention for the benefit of the dominant ruling class, while the concerns of everyone else are completely forgotten. The obvious contradiction here is that the use of state intervention to benefit the elite class is inherently against free market principles; therefore, it can’t even be considered of free market origin.

When looking at the past neoliberal administrations and the policies they have implemented, what we often see is privatization of key assets in society, austerity measures the result to cuts in social programs and abolition of workers rights, international free trade agreements that benefit big businesses, deregulation of laws the hold corporations in check like pollution standards, and exploitation of foreign countries by the more dominant western societies. When adding all these policies together, what starts to emerge is an enormous wealth gap between the elite class and everyone else, mostly because the dominant class has free reign over most of the key markets and assets around the world, while at the same time utilizing cheap labor and defunding social safety nets. In reality, neoliberalism is the economic engine of the current manifestation of globalism, while neo-conservatism could be considered the military side of globalism.

It’s becoming abundantly clear that society needs to eradicate the cancer of neoliberalism from the world, especially when considering that the worlds eight richest people have as much wealth as the bottom half. This is a trend that is only getting worse. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that the current path is simply unsustainable and will lead to massive social unrest if not properly dealt with, and rightfully so.

To break away from such a toxic system that has its tentacles all over the world, it’s paramount that people begin to learn how this system is created; specifically the who, what, where, when, and why behind the neoliberal ideology. Once people begin to identify the core of the ideology and how it all works, then they can begin the necessary process of uprooting it and ultimately replacing it with something much better.

In part 3, Keith and Tim examine what is commonly referred to as neoconservatism, which is an ideology that has come to dominate the politics of the Republican Party for the last couple decades, particularly during the George W. Bush presidency.

Unbeknownst to many conservatives is the historical foundation upon which neoconservatism was built, specifically how its roots can be traced back to communism and in particular Trotskyism. What makes this so interesting is that many conservatives see themselves as being rabidly outspoken against communism, yet the truth is that many of the leaders they’re voting into power to represent the Republican Party are in fact ideologues with communist roots.

As mentioned earlier, neoliberalism is the economic engine driving globalism. Similarly, neoconservatism is the muscle enforcing globalism around the world. Without brute force to backup these globalists’ policies, many nations would resist them and not conform to the western consensus. The neocons flex their muscles most notably by interventionist wars, such as in Iraq and Afghanistan while George W. Bush was president. These imperialist endeavors are often justified by claiming that they are spreading “freedom/democracy,” defending their ally Israel, fighting a holy war against Islam, and most notably, that America is exceptional and it’s our duty to take care of the entire world. At their core, the neocons are interested world domination with America as the undisputed leader.

Unfortunately, if one takes a step back and looks at the foreign policy of the U.S. government over the last few decades, it’s pretty clear that the neocons have implemented disastrous, if not treasonous policies that go against the will of the American people. This idea that America should be the policemen of the world and that every nation needs to cater to our interests or risk invasion is a barbaric and misguided way of viewing the world that needs to be stomped out if peace is to be achieved amongst nations. It also must be understood that this radical war against Islam being waged by the neocons will go nowhere until they address the people within the U.S. government who are actively fundingarming, and training the Islamic rebels they claim to be fighting against, who in turn fight the proxy wars on behalf of the U.S.

To break away from such a toxic system, that has resulted in millions of civilian deaths around the world, it’s paramount that people begin to learn how this system functions. The goal of this podcast is simply to aid in the process of understanding the problem, because we know that a better world is attainable if we keep seeking out the truth and building on those enhanced understandings.

In episode 4, Keith and Tim examine the increasingly popular idea of anarchism, which doesn’t necessarily have an agreed upon definition since it means many things to many people, but the general idea is a society free of centralized control, mostly through the abolition of the state.

The common feeling of most who see themselves as anarchists is that a tiny elite class of people have gained far too much power in society through the utilization of government, which they have infiltrated and corrupted in order to give themselves an artificial monopolization of power. As a result, most anarchists see the elimination of government as the best solution to centralized control.

However, unbeknownst to many is the understanding that the left and right have very different perceptions when it comes to the definition and goals of anarchism. The left has adopted a more historical approach, seeing it as a vehicle to fight capitalism and the elite rulers within the state that enable this crony form of economics. In the eyes of the left, capitalism and statism are one in the same, in that laborers of the world are getting royally screwed over by the owners of capital, who have gained this privilege through its control over the positions of power within the state. In essence, the largest owners of capital took over the state and now utilize it for their own gains.

On the other end, the right has adopted a newer approach when it comes to anarchism, seeing it as the best vehicle to fight against the state, which is the biggest hindrance in society to free markets. In the eyes of the right, free markets are a thing of beauty and have the greatest ability of all economic systems to bring tangible freedom and peace within the world. With this goal in mind, the state is seen as the greatest threat to free markets, as they usually create monopolies for those most connected to the state, as opposed to those who offer the best product or service. In essence, the state was always corrupt and is the original source of crony-capitalism.

No matter which foundations brought one to the idea of anarchism, both ideologies have the same goal; abolish the current power structure in world.

To better understand the nuances of anarchism, and what a world could look like without the current form of statism, Keith and Tim look at the historical roots of anarchism, the varying ideologies that fall under the umbrella term of anarchism, as well as where the current movement should go from here. With so many problems going on in the world, anarchism has the capability to change the world for the better, but none of that will happen unless those who are anti-establishment can unite under one banner. The goal of this podcast is to ask the tough questions so that the conversation evolves rather than runs around in circles going nowhere as it far too often does. An anarchist community divided will stagnate and go no where fast; but a united one can truly change the world if it continues to mature. Knowledge and understanding is always the first step in the process of evolution.

In part 5, Keith and Tim take a look at the recently popularized term “alt-right,” which, to those who have done any type of research, is a complex term that means many things to many different people.

If one was to simply do a surface level inspection of the alt-right through an examination of mainstream media’s critique on the term, it would appear that the alt-right is nothing more than ideology based on white supremacy and an outgrowth of the neo-nazi movement. However, upon further examination of the topic, it appears that this explanation is far too simplistic and inherently incorrect when it comes to encompassing the broad meaning of the term “alt-right.”

However, some racist movements have indeed chosen to fly under the banner of the alt right, but the truth is that the alt-right has its roots in paleo-conservatism, which was a reactionary movement against the neo-cons who took control of the Republican Party. This outgrowth went on to evolve and include the reactionary movement against cultural Marxism, which is a term used to refer to political correctness. This subculture that has become much more recognizable as a result of the 2016 presidential election has gone on to become quite a force, in large part because of its mastery of the Internet, such as through memes (Kek), forums (Pol), and social media infiltration at large.

One doesn’t have to label themselves alt-right to see that some issues brought up within this sub-culture are legitimate issues that need to be discussed, such as immigrationnational sovereignty, and forced multi-culturalism. However, anyone who does label themselves as alt-right should also understand that having an ideology based on preservation of the white culture is undoubtedly not going to appeal to the wider diversity within the nation, and in many ways is going to hinder them from building bridges with other movements. It’s okay to have white identity politics, just like blacks, Hispanics, and Asians have their own identity groups; but in terms of building a united front with other groups against the establishment, it could be quite difficult.

The following podcast is designed to ask the tough questions when it comes to the alt-right, instead of worrying about appeasing either side of the debate. It seems that painting the entire alt-right with the broad brush white supremacy is incorrect and doesn’t really get into the nuances and history of such ideology, but at the same time, acting like the alt-right doesn’t have its own problems is just as silly of a stance to take. It seems that answer falls somewhere in the middle, with a variety of gray areas for people to dissect and come to their own conclusions. Hopefully, understanding the alt-right ideology will help people empathize more with such people, while at the time help people involved in the movement to realize some compromises need to be made if they are to gain any traction in terms of tangible change. If people of any ideology are actually serious about moving society forward, the only way is a united front of varying belief systems, which is why these podcasts were created in the first place. Take the time to see though the lens of others.

In part 6, Keith and Tim discuss classical liberalism and reform liberalism (often considered progressivism today), which is a philosophy that came out of the idea that citizens have inalienable rights against established systems of power, like the monarchy or the state.

The American Revolution was one of the first classic liberal movements and most of the founding documents, on which the United States of America is based, such as the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution, are a direct embodiment of the core principles presented in the ideology of classical liberalism.

Unfortunately today, many people, especially on the right of the political spectrum, hear the word liberalism and immediately get negative connotations in their mind when it comes to the meaning of the word, even though the slogan of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” is rooted in classical liberalism. The misunderstanding derives from how classical liberalism split off in many directions, such as those in favor of a more negative approach when it comes to freedom (libertarians) and those with a more positive approach when it comes to freedom (reform liberalism/progressives). Over time, reform liberalism came to define the left, such as with past policies like the New Deal and new movements like those who follow Bernie Sanders.

It is imperative for those that understand the system is corrupt to come together under one banner, which is why the goal of the following podcast is to get those in the liberty movement to see through the lens of the left and just how/why their movements formed the way they did. Instead of sitting at home and making fun of each other all day, it’s time people begin to see the many ways in which other people see the world, along with some historical perspective to give context to particular ideologies. The day the anti-establishment left unites with the anti-establishment right, is the day the game ends for the elites that run the establishment in Washington.

After discussing classical liberalism and reform liberalism/progressivism, Keith and Tim go deeper into the roots of the Left, to examine the foundations of both socialism and communism; terms that are often used interchangeably, with communism being a more extreme version of socialism.

What makes discussion of socialism or communism so difficult, yet fascinating, is that there are many around the world that adore this political ideology, deeming it a colossal progression in human civilization, yet on the other hand there are just as many who completely oppose the ideology, asserting it as one of the highest forms of tyranny. Needless to say, these terms are very polarizing, but how many really understand the roots and complexity of these ideas?

Communism, more than anything else, was an outgrowth of the massive class division in society, and in particular the newly minted capitalist class that arose out of the Industrial Revolution. Feudal agricultural societies that were once ruled by monarchs, transformed into industrial civilizations dictated by wealthy financial capitalists. Often times it was the same elite networks of people who ruled over society, but just opted to use different methods of control. Those who personally owned the capital in society, whether that be land, people, or resources, become extremely rich, while the laborers who powered the economic engine of society were subject to horrendous working conditions, measly wages, and little to no say in what goes on in the business/economy they participate in.

As a result, the workers of the world rose up and demanded for a bigger portion of the pie, which eventually gave rise to the tenants of socialism and communism. The idea was to have a worker owned society, instead of a society owned by a few people. Unfortunately, like many other political movements throughout history, statism turned the idea of giving society back to its citizens into real world political movement that revolved around the buildup of the state and a massive bureaucracy to control/manage society. This centralized power in society to a one party state that acted in the “best interests” of the people, which never history shows never goes as promised.

While communism turned into a form of totalitarian statism, it doesn’t mean that ideas of workers getting a larger chunk of the pie is a completely bunk idea that should be tossed aside. Looking at the massive inequities in society today, such as a few families owning an ungodly amount of the world assets, it is probably wise to take some of the teachings of communism and learn from them, such as worker run co-ops and utilizing public institutions to balance out greedy private interests. In reality, communism and capitalism have both been corrupted by statism, yet both offer different, but necessary solutions to the problem of statism such as free markets and free communes of activity. People need individual freedom, but people also need community and protection against out of control private interests.

Hopefully, this podcast can serve as a bridge between those who want to decentralize power through free markets and those who want to decentralize power through workers revolts. Both have noble goals and both have the same enemy… the buildup of a corrupt state. See the common bond and identify the common enemy and only then will society achieve any sustainable peace.

The truth is that fascism is a very distinct movement that has its roots in Benito Mussolini’s rule of Italy, which was an ideological outgrowth of World War I; the first war where most of the world was involved. Due to a heightened sense of militarism that resulted from WWI and the financial poverty that people witnessed from The Great Depression, fascism arose as a revolutionary movement from the political right, with the purpose of abolishing the old liberal order, which had so clearly failed them. Unlike traditional conservatism, which wanted to preserve the established system, fascism was revolutionary in that it wanted to create a new society based upon a unified militaristic state, whereas the leader was a direct embodiment of the will of the people and the state was involved in everything.

Just as the case with most political movements that gain large-scale acceptance, the corrupt elements of statism took hold and the state become far more powerful than it should be, more often than not to the detriment of the people. This was particularly evident in Hitler’s Germany, as the state was involved in everything, even excessively spying on its own citizens through the Stazi. Questioning the state was one of the highest crimes in a fascist society, making flexible change through the will of the people extremely difficult, if not impossible. Fascists often claim that the state is organic, but is it not contradictory that an organic state be ruled by state force?

The goal of the following podcast is to both give people an honest education of just how fascism formed, as well as provide the proper context with which to view fascism. Contrary to some popular beliefs, fascism is just one political ideology that took on corrupt statism in its real life form amongst a plethora of others that did the same, which were previously discussed. In fact, all political ideologies can be infiltrated and used against the people, so thinking fascism is alone in its real world application is misleading. It’s important people take the time to learn the different ideological threads, because only when they can put them all together into a coherent picture can society truly evolve into something greater.

It’s time to put our differences aside and work together.

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Reviewed By: Pramod Kerkar, MD, FFARCSI

Fluid retention or water retention in the legs and feet refers to the excessive formation of fluid with the tissues of a human body, circulatory system or in any other cavities.

What Causes Fluid Retention In The Legs And Feet?

What Causes Fluid Retention In The Legs And Feet?

The problem of fluid retention in human beings may take place because of many reasons, which include the following-

Capillaries: Fluids rich in vitamins, nutrients and oxygen consistently pass from capillaries i.e. tiny blood vessels into the surrounding tissues referred to as interstitial fluids. The main role of this fluid is to nourish cells and eventually goes back to capillaries. Water retention may takes place with the change in the pressure within the capillaries. Moreover, the problem of fluid retention may even occur when capillary walls become too much leaky. This further leads to excessive release of liquid within the spaces present in between cells. In case of releasing too much fluid, the more amount will remain within the tissues instead of going back to capillaries leading to swelling of legs and feet because of water/fluid retention.

Kidneys: Kidneys are responsible for the filtration of blood, such as fluids, water and other waste substances and cross within the tiny tubules. From these tubules, human bloodstream may reabsorb almost anything to reuse by our body, while the one that body fails to use excretes in the form of urine. In most of the cases, the kidneys are able to eliminate waste materials produced by human body. However, if the flow of blood to kidneys affects, it may cause problems, including the problem of fluid retention in the ankles, legs and feet. For instance, in case of kidney failure, human body fails to eliminate fluids and other waste materials in a proper manner leading to fluid retention.

Heart: Pumping force of the heart is responsible to maintain normal blood pressure within the blood vessels partly. However, in case of heart failure, individuals witness certain change in the blood pressure, which further results in severe water retention. Here, the retention of water typically results in the swelling of ankles, feet and legs. Even fluid formation may take place in lungs leading to cough for a long term or difficulty in breathing.

Congestive heart failure may eventually lead to breathing problems and excessive amount of stress on one’s heart. Doctors/cardiologists may prescribe for diuretics to their patients. Diuretic promotes the urine formation by patient’s kidney and thereby, helps the body of a patient to shed water.

Lymphatic System: Lymphatic System is responsible for draining the fluid from lymph tissues and re-empties it back within the bloodstream. However, the release fluid in too much amount during the initial place results in overwhelming of the lymphatic system i.e., change in the return the fluid at the usual speed and thereby, cause swelling in various body parts, which include ankles, abdomen, feet and legs.

Pre-Menstrual Water Retention

Pre-menstrual water/fluid retention may cause breast tenderness and bloating problems. This takes place because of hormone imbalances and a few nutritional factors, which include the following-

Malnutrition: Malnutrition or poor diet low in protein leads to low albumin levels, which causes water retention problems during PMS phase.

Sodium Rich Foods: Consumption of foods rich in sodium may result in water retention in feet and legs.

Specific Foods: Insect bites and specific food items may cause the problem of edema in various susceptible individuals.

Thyroid Disorder: People dealing with thyroid gland disorder usually experience retention of water.

Some of the medications may even cause retention of fluid or water, which are-

Estrogen Pills: Estrogen containing drugs or orally consumed contraceptive pills.

Beta Blockers: Beta-blockers medications to deal with irregular heart rhythms.

NSAIDS: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs i.e. medicines with fever reducing and pain reducing effects.

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Last Modified On: March 8, 2018

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Saxon Aerospace Museum

Museum in Boron

This modest, volunteer-run museum recounts milestones in experimental flight testing in the surrounding desert, including the first breaking of the sound barrier, the first hypersonic flight and the first space-shuttle landing. Its collection includes an F-4 fighter jet, an XLR-8 rocket engine and flight suits and helmets.

It was named for the late Colonel Vernon Parker Saxon Jr, a vice commander at the nearby Edwards Airforce Base's Flight Test Center.


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Identification of MAPKAP kinase 2 as a major enzyme responsible for the phosphorylation of the small mammalian heat shock proteins.

PMID 1332886

MAP kinase-activated protein kinase-2 (MAPKAP kinase-2) phosphorylates the serine residues in murine heat shock protein 25 (hsp25) and human heat shock protein 27 (hsp27) which are phosphorylated in vivo in response to growth factors and heat shock, namely Ser15 and Ser86 (hsp25) and Ser15, Ser78 and Ser82 (hsp27). Ser86 of hsp25 and the equivalent residue in hsp27 (Ser82) are phosphorylated preferentially in vitro. The small heat shock protein is present in rabbit skeletal muscle and hsp25 kinase activity in skeletal muscle extracts co-purifies with MAPKAP kinase-2 activity throughout the purification of the latter enzyme. These results suggest that MAPKAP kinase-2 is the enzyme responsible for the phosphorylation of these small heat shock proteins in mammalian cells.