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Square leg at Parklands, home since 1904 to Castle Eden Cricket Club. Captured with Chester-le-Street fielding - well, awaiting the next delivery - during a six wicket Premier Division victory over their North East Premier League rivals.
Second-placed Chester-le-Street's points haul from the game left them 48 behind runaway leaders South Northumberland. Castle Eden, 2022 Division One champions, are new to the league's top-flight for the 2023 season.
Castle Eden started the match in ninth, two places and 38 points above the relegation zone, the bottom two. After one or two scares, Chester-le-Street, second, won comfortably.
Put in on a pitch offering variable bounce, after showers the previous evening and overnight, Castle Eden slipped to 81-5, at one stage losing three wickets for the addition of a single run. Given that poor start, the hosts did very well to post a score in excess of 200. Captain Jonathan Malkin (40 off 106 balls), Nicholas Sampson-Barnes (35 off 47), Philip Wimpenny (26 off 36) and Jonathon Brown (25 not out off 33) were their leading run-makers. Liam Simpson finished with 4-35 from 11 overs, Amaan Ulhaq 2-35 from seven and Quentin Hughes 2-39 from 15.
Chester-le-Street's reply got off to an unpromising start. They lost Jon Coxon (0), caught, to the fourth ball and were soon 36-2. But opener and wicketkeeper Jacob McCann (62 not out off 120) and Andrew Smith (45 off 51) added 64 for the third wicket. McCann and all-rounder Hughes (49 off 76) then put on 98 for the fourth. Pacer Bilawal Iqbal (2-53 off 15) took those early wickets but he and his team-mates were unable to maintain the momentum.
Match statistics
Castle Eden versus Chester-le-Street
North East Premier League, Premier Division (110 overs, a maximum of 58 overs in the first innings, 11am start)
Admission: free. Programme: none. Attendance: 54 (h/c). Chester-le-Street won the toss and elected to bowl. Castle Eden 204 off 56 overs (Jonathan Malkin 40, Nicholas Sampson-Barnes 35, Philip Wimpenny 26, Jonathon Brown 25 not out, Liam Simpson 4-35, Amaan Ulhaq 2-35, Quentin Hughes 2-39) 4pts lost by six wickets to Chester-le-Street 208-4 off 46.1 overs (Jacob McCann 62 not out, Quentin Hughes 49, Andrew Smith 45, Ross Whitfield Jr 27, Bilawal Iqbal 2-53) 26pts
Kubiš Says Iraqis Want Leaders to Act to Counter Extremism, Promote Tolerance
Baghdad, 10 February 2016 - Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq Jan Kubiš, at the conclusion of World Interfaith Harmony Week in Iraq, said that the people of Iraq have sent a clear message to their Government and to the political and religious leaders that they want action to counter extremism and sectarian policies and promote tolerance. He stressed continued UN support in such an effort.
“Throughout this week, we have heard stories about the destructive impact of sectarian, religious and ethnic violence on many communities in Iraq. No religion, sect, nationality or ethnic group is immune to this disease and threat. Radical ideology and policies of sectarianism, violent extremism and terrorism that are in its most extreme form represented today by Daesh present a serious threat not only to peace and security; but if not curbed, will also be a threat to the unity of Iraq and its people,” the SRSG said.
Mr. Kubiš added: “We cannot allow the inciters of sectarian violence to pull communities into the cycle of violence and reprisals and drive a wedge between various components of Iraqi society. They ultimately serve the interests of terrorism.”
The World Interfaith Harmony Week, marked worldwide on the first week of February, promotes a culture of peace and non-violence, religious and cultural understanding, and emphasises the need for dialogue among different faiths to enhance cooperation and harmony. In activities held in Najaf, Baghdad and Erbil 2-10 February 2016, religious leaders, politicians, academics and civil society groups came together around the theme of interfaith dialogue and harmony as key to ensuring peace and stability.
“These discussions have encouraged all of us to think about ways to promote the principles of tolerance, equality, justice and co-existence,” the SRSG said at the concluding session on Wednesday 10 February 2016 that was held at the Al-Jilani Mosque in Baghdad under the theme: “Bringing It All Together: An Action Plan to Promote and Protect Religious Harmony”.
SRSG Kubiš said that participants over the past week demanded action. They urged legislators to repeal discriminatory legislation and implement inclusive policies as well as to adopt laws clearly criminalising hate speech and propaganda that incites violent extremism. They also called on the Government to create the necessary conditions for the safe and sustainable return of displaced communities as well as ensure State authority is restored to liberated areas as quickly as possible to prevent violence. Participants urged political and religious leaders to promote tolerance, understanding and peaceful coexistence to counter violent doctrines and sectarianism. Civil society, in particular women and youth who shape familial and social norms, and media, which drive public opinion, have a key role to play.
Participants also urged the state to vigorously work for real and profound reforms to ensure good governance and elimination of corruption, inclusive and equitable access to employment opportunities, education, health and other services, effectively functioning economy and social justice. Without such reforms, the burden of the current economic fiscal and social crisis and austerity measures will only further alienate and radicalize many, mainly young people.
“The participants in The World Interfaith Harmony Week sent a strong appeal to the State to implement confidence-building measures that would promote tolerance, equality, justice and respect for diversity thus, working also for national reconciliation, for historic compromise that will preserve unity of Iraq and its people,” the SRSG said.
Political forces are called upon to overcome political divisions that so far prevented progress on these issues, he said, expressing UN readiness to contribute to implementing the recommendations.
Opening Remarks were given by:
• Dr. Anas Mahmoud al-Issawi, Second Imam of the Sheikh Al-Jilani Mosque
• Mr. Ján Kubiš, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq
• Dr. Abdelatif Humaim, Head of the Sunni Endowment
• Mr. Sataar Jabbar al-Jaizani, Representative of the Head of the Diwan of the Shia Endowment, and
• Patriarch Louis Sako, Chaldean Patriarch of the World.
A panel entitled "What are the key issues and ideas that were highlighted during the World Interfaith Week Events held so far?" was held moderated by Mr. Marwan Ali, Director of UNAMI Office of Political Affairs and the panelists were: Dr. Hassan Nathem, UNESCO Chair for Inter-Religious Dialogue Studies in the Islamic World, University of Kufa,
• Ms. Shatna al-Abousi, Advisor to the Speaker of the Parliament,
* Mr. Ali Difai, QAdvisor to the First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament,
• Dr. Jabra Ahmed Ankoush, Professor at Baghdad University
• Mr. Falah al-Alousi, Salam al-Rafidain Organization.
Photos by UNAMI PIO.
Marking the 2nd Anniversary of the war in Iraq. Protesters marched along 42nd Street to the Recruiting Station in the middle of Times Square where 29 of them layed down in front of the station in an act of civil disobedience. They were arrested and led off in handcuffs.
Some mysterious helpful person drew chalk directions to help 2007 NMC Summer Conference participants find the sessions at the IUPUI Informatics building
Here is an image from about one week into the strike and we can see that the garbage is piling up pretty quickly. As of the date of this post the strike appears to not have ended (23 March, 2023).
In our area we've only seen two garbage trucks, both painted white and without any markings of affiliation. They seemed to be collecting on a very very limited basis. Our street had one pickup a couple days back and the adjacent street is still without service.
The issue is retirement age reform.
For Americans who read this, I can imagine you're not getting the whole picture from the media. It's a long topic and it'd be difficult to tell in 15 seconds. So here is one perspective on how we've arrived at this place in France.
Background -
- Power shifted from the Parlement to the Presidency with the start of de Gaulle's 5th Republic in 1962
- One of the Presidential powers is to by-pass the Assembly by using section 49.3 of the Constitution
- 49.3 was written in response to the need for clear direction in the two wars France was involved in at the time - Indochine (Vietnam) and Algeria
- To limit or control the powers of the Presidency the Parlement has the ability to censure the government, which, if passed, sends all the Ministers packing
- BUT, the item implemented by 49.3 becomes law (as long as it passes muster with Constitution oversight body - kind of like our Supreme Court, sort of)
- 49.3 has been used over 200 times since 1962 when the 5th Republic was formed and rarely has there been any "push-back"
- If censured, the President dismisses the Ministers, and can reform the government by putting back into place all the Ministers just "fired", or new Ministers can be selected
- One of the extreme left ex-Communists who is strong in politics wants to go back to the squabbling madness of the 4th Republic by shifting power back to the Parlement by forming a 6th Republic (unlikely to happen, but one never knows)
Why has all this come down?
- Retirement reform has been on the Presidential list of Things To Do for around 30 years
- The French state is deeply in debt, like ALL 1st World Nations. Any guesses who is on the hook for French state bonds? It's not the French. Bonds issued are largely held _outside_ the country
- The Germans are concerned with the French for not managing their debt, for being at risk of outside influence, and have been putting the screws to the French to get in line with other European nations
The craziest things for Americans to understand?
- French politicians can't/won't talk money
- Funding government programs is largely a magical/mystical affair.
- To talk money would be to talk capitalization, and they will _not_ realistically do that
- The biggest education centers (in Rennes, Toulouse, Grenoble) teach Sociology, Philosophy, etc.
- Science and Finance as topics at the Universities aren't what make up society outside the Elite Classes
- Everyone knows there's a potential budget issue, but no one talks hard numbers - which leads some to say the current system is well-funded until 2070, and others to say the system is broke, and yet others to say the rich need to be taxed (even as others say France needs to eject all the rich)
As I said, that's one point of view. If nothing else, it's one place to start in understanding what's going on over here just now.
Line marking does seem like an easy job to a lot of people, but only when you either work for it or get it done on your property, you realize that it’s not. Check out this video to know the Common Road Line Marking Mistakes To Avoid.
How the markings are applied to the runway. Codes are:
SW: Stopway, no landing or taxying here!
TO: Taxi only, no landing. Just before a THRESHOLD.
TD: Touchdown
AP: Aiming Point The idea is that you touch down on the previous mark, but are on the ground by this one.
150m Marks 150 metres from the threshold. There'd be more of these but the runway is relatively "short". However, if I removed a 25m segment between the two marks, they'd be 150m apart.
The centre line dashes should by rights be 120' (36.5m) long with an 80' (24.3m) gap between them . However in Opensim that's not practicle. Rather, I've maintained a 3:5 ratio between dash and space. That can be scaled down and give the illusion of an accurate look.
The idea is that the pilot(s) try and touch down on the TO, are fully down by the AP, and hopefully fully landed before they get to the Threshold at the other end of the runway.
What's still missing ts runway ID numbers, which should just be after a threshold. The yellow borderline runs from right/south to left/north (or 0°, and the runway is at a 10° angle. The number at the right would be 01, and to the left would be 19. They'll be added next.
The soil engineer (right) did find a spot where the water table was low enough to permit a septic system. All the rest of the site layout is arranged around the septic location. The house will go uphill, behind Steve on the left.
The pink tape the soil engineer is tying on the bush, marking the spot for the septic field, will be an important landmark on the site for months to come.
The view is to the south-west. The embankment for the main road is in the background.
Ceremony for the completion of the conservation work on the Victorian chapel in Flaybrick Cemetery, Wirral.
Perhaps these markings were made by aliens....
I found these last summer which started my curiosity.
Alex Davies marking a hand blown crystal bowl on a jig in preparation for his cutting demonstration in the rear of the Tregan Craft Centre in Cobh. The bowl on the right was his test piece after 5 years of a 10 year apprenticeship to become a master crystal cutter. He passed, and is now one of about 25 Irish master crystal cutters left in the country.
H.E. Archbishop Elpidophoros Officiated Great Vespers at St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine in St. Augustine, FL marking the 40th Anniversary.
Photos: GOA/Dimitrios Panagos
Saw some kind of markings on the wall here en route to the central area.
The caves trail is up up and up. And lots of slippery looking stairs and rocks! Zoe was paired with Mommy, Nathan with Gido and Noah with me - the buddy system!
We spent the day at the Scenic Caves in Collingwood Ontario. Tons to do, playground, train rides, mine gem hunting, trout pond, suspension bridge and of course the caves!
Another trip up north to Canada after three weeks home alone. This time close to an 9.5 hour drive up to the cottage house by Georgian Bay. What a sunny lovely place! The family enjoying the outdoors and getting to see their Gido (Grandfather) and Baba (Grandmother).