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I saw this sign for a mobile phone billing plan and had to laugh. (full discloure - I added the number 4). It's one of those adverts that make you wonder who is proofing the ad before it goes live!
In 2019 demonstrations took place in various parts of West Papua against central Jakarta rule. In Wamena consequences included fires that destroyed part of the town.
For more information, see Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Papua_protests : 'The 2019 Papua protests are a series of protests by Papuans in Indonesia that began on 19 August 2019 and mainly took place across Indonesian Papua region in response to the arrests of 43 Papuan students in Surabaya, East Java for alleged disrespect of the Indonesian flag. Many of the protests involved thousands of participants, and some grew from local protests in Surabaya to demanding an independence referendum for the whole region. In several locations, the protests turned into general riots, resulting in the destruction of government buildings in Wamena, Sorong and Jayapura. Clashes between protesters and police resulted in injuries, with over 30 people killed from both the clashes and the rioting.
In response to the rioting, the government of Indonesia implemented an internet blackout in the region. A Reuters reporter from the Jakarta bureau described the unrest as "Papua's most serious in years".'
Opening the extraordinary session, European Parliament President Martin Schulz noted that this was the first time that a plenary session had been convened at such short notice, but also that the UK citizens’ decision to leave the EU was equally unprecedented. He warmly welcomed Lord Hill and thanked him for his work in the EU Commission and deciding to step down, having campaigned for Britain to remain in the EU. His statement was followed by standing ovations from both MEPs and Commissioners.
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One of the consequences of the 2020 lockdown was that the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park was opened in the autumn.
Malcolm West is a sculptor based in Hersham www.surreysculpture.org.uk/artist/malcolmwest
Unexpected consequences… This news years resolution is one that made perfect sense, cancel cable. After review all the up and downs I was convinced things would be better for me without it. I was wrong… One thing I failed to take into account was that the cable box severed as a excellent clock in the living room. An end to cable, no more cable box, no clock.
After much debate, I passed up the opportunity to buy a wall clock I liked. It was on sale for $60, over $150 off. I settled with a new alarm clock for the bedroom and moved the old to the living room. The new alarm clock did everything, but nothing very good. The blue light that lit the whole room at night was bad but when it set itself two hours fast I had enough.
After return the alarm clock, I found the wall clock was now on sale for $19. I knew this was too good to pass up. After the store clerk found the “3 digit number,” (took over 15 minutes) the clock rang up for $11.98. That’s a total discount of $228.02.
What do you think of my new ChrisMadden Damon Wall Clock?
QuoteoftheDay 'One who is worried about the consequences cannot love.' - His Holiness Younus AlGohar
Acne scars formed during the healing process are commonly called post-acne by cosmetologists. Scars have a different shape and color – swellings and pits from pink and dark red to bluish shades. This problem is rather psychological, since it does not bear any medical consequences. Dissatisfaction with one’s appearance makes you wonder. Let’s discuss how to remove acne scars from your face?
There are several reasons for skin imperfections:
• Self-squeezing eels at home.
• The skin is further injured and takes longer to heal;
• failure to comply with hygiene standards for the care of skin;
• inflammatory processes at the site of acne formation provoke the appearance of scars;
• boils.
Such serious inflammation in most cases leaves visible traces on the skin.
How Acne Scars Are Formed?
The nature of scar formation is the same regardless of their location. A pimple is a pustule with a white or black head. After maturation, it bursts, the liquid filling it comes out and an open wound is formed. This wound requires disinfection with products intended for problem skin. Otherwise, it gets new bacteria that lead to scarring.
An important role in the healing of acne is played by the human immune system. A weakened immune system contributes to a long process of scarring and the emergence of new inflammatory foci.
Improper skin care and a weak immune system in 90% of cases are the cause of scarring after acne treatment.
Types of Scarring on The Face
There are several classifications of types of scars, but they all distinguish 3 main types:
Atrophic. Scarring in this case occurs due to a lack of collagen in the cells. Externally, it looks like small pits on the skin. Over the years, the atrophic scar becomes rougher due to reduced collagen production by the body.
Hypertrophic. A hypertrophic scar is formed when a large amount of connective tissue is released during the healing process of an eel. Externally, this scar is a small, dense growth of pinkish or red hue. Over time, hypertrophic scars may decrease in size.
Keloid type. A distinctive feature of this type of scar is the occupied area – it can be much larger than the original size of the eel. The process of scar formation is the same as that of the hypertrophic type. A distinctive feature is the high density of education and pale pink color.
Acne Scars: How to Remove Acne Scars from Your Face Using Medical Methods?
Modern medicine and cosmetology can offer people who are wondering how to get rid of facial scars from acne. several effective ways. Each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages.
• Remove with a laser;
• Using the procedure of median chemical peeling;
• Using deep phenolic peeling;
• Dermabrasions;
• Mesotherapies;
• Ozone therapy.
Each of the above methods needs to be described in detail.
Laser Scar Removal
To date, cosmetology can offer 2 ways to remove scars on the face from acne, using a laser:
• Traditional laser resurfacing.
• Fractional resurfacing.
Traditional sanding involves evaporation of water particles from the skin cells, after which the upper layer of the epidermis can be easily removed. In addition, the laser helps to increase the production of collagen – an important element for skin health.
During fractional grinding, skin cells are burned out in separate areas (fractions), which are subsequently filled with collagen.
• the ability to get rid of acne scars on the face and in the decollete area;
• the entire procedure takes 20-30 minutes;
• it is performed under local anesthesia;
• pinpoint effect on the affected areas of the skin, healthy cells are not damaged;
• short rehabilitation period.
Laser resurfacing is not possible during pregnancy, with sunburn and inflammation of the skin (dermatitis).
Middle Chemical Peeling
The procedure of median chemical peeling involves the destruction of the upper and middle layers of the epidermis. To get rid of acne scars, several peeling procedures are required at intervals of a month. For the procedure, a mixture of two acids is used – trichloroacetic and glycolic.
Peeling Is Performed In 3 Stages:
• Cleansing the skin from dead cells and dirt.
• Applying and removing the solution.
• Hydration and nutrition of the face.
After the procedure, regular use of moisturizers and sunscreens is necessary. Avoid prolonged exposure to the fresh air in frosty and windy weather. Contraindication to peeling is an allergic reaction to its components.
Deep Phenolic Peeling
The procedure of phenolic peeling can be called a last resort to remove acne scars on the face. It is carried out only after 40 years, as it has a deep effect on the skin.
In addition to scars, this way you can get rid of wrinkles, age spots and other age-related changes.
Phenolic peeling should only be trusted by a qualified doctor. Often the procedure is performed in stationary conditions.
The process of getting rid of the scar is quite painful. The doctor applies a solution of phenol to the previously cleansed skin, leaves it for 30-60 minutes, then removes it. Phenol stimulates the production of proteins necessary for skin renewal.
Recovery takes place without complications. The face requires careful care-daily nutrition and hydration.
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is a process of mechanical peeling of the skin. A special device with rotating brushes removes the upper layer of the epithelium. The operation is quite painful, so anesthesia is required. After the procedure, the skin looks erased, and edema may appear. Within a few days, a crust is formed, which falls off after a week.
Dermabrasion can remove small scars, and make large ones less noticeable. This procedure is not able to remove all the acne scars. If the base of the scar is wider, the operation may worsen the situation.
The recovery process takes several weeks, during which you will need to apply sunscreen.
Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy is a procedure for saturating the skin with vitamins and medicines. It is performed using subcutaneous injections. The procedure helps not only to remove scars after acne, but also to prevent the occurrence of new inflammatory processes.
Ozone Therapy
Ozone therapy is a procedure based on the healing properties of ozone. Therapy involves the introduction of ozone under the skin with special needles, which has a favorable effect on blood circulation and regeneration.
The skin is tightened and smoothed under its action. The scar becomes the color of healthy skin and, if it does not disappear completely, it becomes inconspicuous.
To get the best result, you need to undergo a course of ozone therapy of 5-15 sessions.
Contraindications this type of struggle with scars does not have. The advantages are many – painlessness, lack of recovery period and complications, even allowed for pregnant and lactating women.
How to Remove Acne Scars from Your Face at Home?
If you are not a proponent of salon cosmetic procedures, you can always remove acne scars at home. There are several effective remedies for acne scars:
Cut lemon or juice from it, the damaged area of the epidermis is treated, after 10 minutes it is washed off with warm water.
Fresh cucumber juice or cucumber extract is applied to the face for 15 minutes, then washed off with water. Also, this remedy for acne scars successfully eliminates dark circles under the eyes.
Dilute a tablespoon of cosmetic clay with boiled water at room temperature to a porridge-like state, apply to the affected area or the entire face, hold until the clay dries and rinse with warm water. After the procedure, apply a nourishing cream.
After 2-3 months of regular use, the scars will become less noticeable.
Make masks 3-4 times a week and after some time you will get rid of skin imperfections forever.
Wiping and Washing the Face
Wiping with essential oils is also a reliable remedy for acne scars. Apply oils that have antiseptic properties-lavender, rosemary, avocado fruit.
Effective washing with vinegar solution. Apple cider vinegar is diluted with warm water in a ratio of 1:3.
Apply scrubs to fight scars should be carefully, so as not to aggravate the inflammatory processes.
The most effective scrub is considered to be made from crushed oat flakes and kefir. It is applied to the affected areas and left for 15 minutes, then washed off. This tool not only eliminates the existing traces of acne, but also prevents the possibility of new ones.
Home Peeling with Bodyaga
Peeling from the body with hydrogen peroxide is very effective for removing small scars.
Lightly massaging the peeling is applied to the face, avoiding the area around the eyes. Leave the peeling until completely dry, then thoroughly wash your face with warm water.
People with a sensitive skin type may experience a slight burning and tingling sensation during the procedure.
In addition to all of the above, the use of ointments for acne scars is effective at home. The most effective among them are contractubex, Mepiform and Bio-Oil.
It is known that squeezing out pimples leads to the formation of scars and scars on the face. The larger the scars and wounds from acne, the longer it will take to restore the skin to a smooth and silky state.
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It has been 1,067 days since Russia invaded Ukraine – the war continues – normality does not settle in – yet life goes on amidst the war, its consequences, and its losses.
In a debate with French Minister Delegate Klinkert and President von der Leyen, MEPs said internal EU unity and solidarity is crucial now and for the future reconstruction of Ukraine.
On Wednesday morning, MEPs discussed the social and economic consequences for the EU of Russia’s war in Ukraine. They applauded the sixth packet of sanctions against Russia and the Ukraine recovery package, both outlined by Commission President von der Leyen. MEPs underlined the need to also support EU citizens and businesses affected by the war, calling for unity among member states. They also demanded support for countries facing the brunt of the effects of the war, whether as a consequence of their dependence on Russian gas and oil, or because of their hosting of a large number of Ukrainian refugees.
French Delegate Minister for Integration Brigitte Klinkert and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen opened the debate.
Most MEPs stressed the need to defeat Putin but also underlined that the best way to do this was to minimise the costs faced by the EU itself. This would allow unity to be kept among member states, cushion the effects on households and businesses, and allow the EU to better help Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction. MEPs underlined the plight of those in the EU having to choose between buying food or heating their houses and also asked the Commission to consider on a case-by-case basis whether to go ahead with new legislation that could add additional burdens on already-struggling businesses.
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Car wreckage and a £50,000 pint come to Manchester
People in Manchester were be exposed to two very different consequences of drink driving by Greater Manchester Police this week. The wreckage of a car whose owner was killed in drink driving crash went on display at the University of Manchester, alongside a pint worth £50,000 – the personal financial cost of a conviction.
The £50,000 pint, displayed behind velvet ropes and housed in a protective glass case, represents the personal financial cost of drink-driving, calculated for the first time by the Institute of Advanced Motorists. The calculation reflects the fines, legal costs, rise in insurance premiums and possible job losses faced by those who are convicted.
The wreckage, known as the Think! Car, was owned by a 21-year-old man who lost control of his car on his way home and hit a tree, sadly killing him.
The activity was part of the University ‘Wellbeing Week’ and involved police conducting on the spot breathalyser tests and handing out free ‘scratchcards’, as well as activity highlighting the dangers posed to cyclists and bikers straying into the blind spots of HGVs and buses.
Inspector Matt Bailey-Smith from Greater Manchester Police said: "Drink driving ruins lives. It can cost motorists their family, job and worse still their life or that of somebody else.
"Many people do not think of the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol until it is too late and police are committed to tackling this issue so that we can make the roads of Greater Manchester a safer place to be.
"If you are planning on driving then the safest choice you can make is to avoid alcohol all together, and if you see somebody else attempting to drink and drive then make sure you stop them. It could be the difference between life and death."
Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond said:
“It might only look like a humble pint of beer, but it could end up costing much more than a few quid – in fact it comes with an eye-watering hidden cost if it pushes you over the limit.
“Most people know not to drink and drive but a small number still do, which is why we are highlighting the consequences of a drink drive conviction through our THINK! campaign.
“Anyone thinking of drinking and driving should be without any doubt – if you are caught driving over the limit you will face a heavy court fine and lose your licence – you could even go to prison.”
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Police, ambulance and the fire service have launched their annual clampdown on drink driving ahead of the festive season.
As the Christmas party period looms, emergency services are reminding motorists of the devastating consequences of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Greater Manchester Police will be running a month-long operation throughout December which will see officers breathalysing drivers around the clock, including the morning after.
Motorists caught over the limit will be processed like any other criminal and face at least a year’s driving ban, criminal record and up to £5,000 fine.
More than 300 people were arrested during last year’s Christmas operation and figures for the first half of this year show there have been 70 collisions involving alcohol.
Inspector Matt Bailey-Smith from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit and coordinator of this year’s anti-drink drive campaign said: “When we talk about drink drivers, we’re not talking about people that are drunk to the point of being unable to stand or speak.
“Obviously this does happen, but it’s really important that people understand that you don’t have to be drunk to be a drink driver. Just a couple of drinks presents a risk and can affect your ability to drive.
“If you’re going out the simplest thing to do is to leave your car at home or, if you must drive, have none for the road and take the guess work out of it.”
Steve Hynes, Head of Service for North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, said: “During the winter period, we see a considerable rise in the number of 999 calls received about road traffic collisions. Even one alcoholic drink can severely impact on a driver’s reaction time and ability to control their vehicle.
“Combined with the adverse weather we have seen in recent years, drinking and driving over the festive period can lead to serious, life-threatening cases and, in some circumstances, death.
“We see first-hand the devastation drink driving can cause. If you’re planning on having a drink, make alternative arrangements to get home safely. Don’t be tempted to drive even a short distance: you can quickly lose control of your vehicle. Stay safe and think before you drink.”
Director of Prevention and Protection, Assistant County Fire Officer Peter O’Reilly, said: “We know people enjoy celebrating during the festive period, but drinking and driving is something that can result in devastating consequences.
“Our firefighters attend more and more serious road traffic collisions and cut people out of vehicles every day.
“You can’t calculate your alcohol limit, so don’t try. Please don’t drink and drive.”
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Jim Battle said: “This isn’t about spoiling your festive fun, it’s about making our roads safer. Drinking and driving is a dangerous, sometimes fatal combination, and we each have to behave responsibly to make sure we can all enjoy Christmas and New Year.
“We should all listen and take note of what the police and ambulance service tell us. Even just having one drink can affect how you drive so the message is clear and simple - please don’t drink and drive.”
Karen Delaney, Drivesafe, ‘Our priority is to ensure people are safe as possible when travelling over the festive season. One of the most important things for drivers to be aware of is that drinking at night and driving the next day, could still be enough to put you over the limit – many drivers convicted for drink driving are caught the morning after. If you are planning on having a drink simply plan ahead, arrange alternative means of transport both that night and the following day’.
Police will be using social media throughout the festive period to give users an insight into their Christmas operation. Follow @gmpolice and @gmptraffic and use the hashtag #nonefortheroad
Law-abiding citizens can help keep drink drivers off our roads by reporting to police directly on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
In an emergency where a drink driver poses a direct threat to life, please dial 999.
In a debate with French Minister Delegate Klinkert and President von der Leyen, MEPs said internal EU unity and solidarity is crucial now and for the future reconstruction of Ukraine.
On Wednesday morning, MEPs discussed the social and economic consequences for the EU of Russia’s war in Ukraine. They applauded the sixth packet of sanctions against Russia and the Ukraine recovery package, both outlined by Commission President von der Leyen. MEPs underlined the need to also support EU citizens and businesses affected by the war, calling for unity among member states. They also demanded support for countries facing the brunt of the effects of the war, whether as a consequence of their dependence on Russian gas and oil, or because of their hosting of a large number of Ukrainian refugees.
French Delegate Minister for Integration Brigitte Klinkert and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen opened the debate.
Most MEPs stressed the need to defeat Putin but also underlined that the best way to do this was to minimise the costs faced by the EU itself. This would allow unity to be kept among member states, cushion the effects on households and businesses, and allow the EU to better help Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction. MEPs underlined the plight of those in the EU having to choose between buying food or heating their houses and also asked the Commission to consider on a case-by-case basis whether to go ahead with new legislation that could add additional burdens on already-struggling businesses.
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The Somali state has become an object of charity after two decades of political crisis; multiple actors claim that Somalia needs international humanitarian assistance and military intervention due to terrorism, piracy and famine. For over twenty years these pleas led to no progress and the Somali people have seen continuing death and destruction and as a result continue to suffer the consequences. The Somali people feel humiliation despite claims of international generosity towards the Somali people. The United Kingdom has now decided to host a conference on Somalia and Prime Minister, David Cameron said in his speech to the Lord Mayor’s banquet on 14 November 2011, “that Somalia is a failed state that directly threatens British interests. Tourists and aid workers kidnapped, young British minds poisoned by radicalism, mass migration, and vital trade routes disrupted.” This statement does recognize that there is a problem in Somalia that threatens the security interests of the United Kingdom and some argue that this recognition to change the conditions that contribute to the Somalia quandary gives a new purpose and opportunity to resolve this problem. Moreover, others go even further and say that this constitutes an act of generosity. But others characterize the prescription of the London Conference a testament of the Eurocentric neocolonial mentality of the 21st century as the Somalis were never consulted with about the scope, nature and intentions of the Conference. They point to the sketchy non-paper diplomatic details released so far as having colonial intentions. They warn that the London Conference creates the illusion of acting but will not be different than that of the 19th century colonial rule that gave Africa its current political configuration. They propose that real change must come from the society itself by rejecting tribal politics, religious extremism, foreign domination and becoming real actors in pursuing an authentic political change by restoring justice, freedom and unity.
The intention of this paper is to make the London Conference an object of reflection for my beloved Somali brothers and sisters and for those who are truly in solidarity with the Somali nation. In doing so, I want all to reflect on the current conditions of Somalia. In this perspective, the Somali people SHOULD NOT BE TREATED to be mere objects and this is to urge the Somalis to respond to the changes occurring around them and question whether the London Conference is an act of love and generosity or whether it is another grand design with predictable dire consequences . To verify this, we must examine first the current condition of Somalia and contrast it with the proposals of the London Conference, good intentions notwithstanding. In doing so, we will discover the intentions and designs of the London Conference and arrive at objective discovery after thorough examination. Moreover, this paper will project a vision for Somalia in its conclusion that reflects the desire of the Somali people, hoping that the London Conference will make an effort in this direction.
The State of Somalia
Reality in Somalia today is very grave in economic and political terms; there is widespread poverty and sporadic famine crises. The country is in political crisis characterized by multiple foreign actors and visions reflective of personal and political desires that are not anchored with the will of the Somali people.
The TFG has not evolved to a legitimate institution despite international support owing largely to a lack of vision and its lack of responsiveness to societal needs. It is a well known fact that people in Somalia feel safer under Al-Shabab controlled areas as they face greater risks of robbery and rape in areas managed by the TFG/AMISOM authorities.
Targeted killings of reporters and other local leaders are exceptionally high in these areas. Socially, there is awareness among the Somali people that tribal politics (4.5 federalism) and religious sectarianism have failed the nation and overcoming both of these dogmas are urgent priorities for the Somali people. The current Somali leadership have become pawns of these deterministic views and the agenda they push inside and outside Somalia is reflective of the political disconnect and lack of legitimacy these leaders find themselves in Somalia. The 4.5 power-sharing formula and the foolish actions of Al-Shabab do show this divide. However, the 4.5 clan power-sharing formula and its new political dispensation, Federalism, are as oxymoron as crash-landing is in the Somali political landscape. They are designed to reshape Somalia into smaller controllable clan based states. The proponents of the Somali Federalism project are three groups. First group includes neighbouring countries of Somalia; these are Kenya and Ethiopia, which due to their selfish state interests oppose a strong Somali state with robust central authority. In their view, a weak Somali state is antithesis to Somali nationalism that may pursue the restoration of ‘Greater Somalia”, which calls for the unification of the Somali territories in Ethiopia and Kenya with the contemporary Somali Republic. They fear a strong Somali state and pursue policies that maintain the current “weakened state” status of Somalia. The second group entails individual Somalis who are blinded by clan hatred and desperation for power. They believe that the devolution of power benefits them as they will have power to advance clan interests. The third group, the U.S. and the EU is the most dangerous as they fund this project and have a long-term strategic interest in the entire region. In this respect, the U.S.A. and EU are facilitators of the humiliation and suffering of the Somali people as they continue to empower Kenya and Ethiopia to engage in the destabilization of Somalia. In this way, a system of domination is created where the Somali people find themselves powerless and on the periphery. Decisions are made without the Somali people through subservient tribalist “Somali leaders”.
The Kampala Accord and its subsequent Somalia roadmap marginalize the sovereignty of Somalia as its proponents, IGAD and UNPOS dictate to the “Somali leaders” as a result of the mandate of the Accord. The United States attaches greater values to democracy while it is strangely supporting this oppressive roadmap. This contradiction supports the argument that this Accord precisely endorses their agenda in Somalia. As a result of this, the wider Somali public feels humiliated. This disgraceful action will lead to Somali nationalism as history shows and evidenced by the rise of German nationalism after WWI. It is already taking shape around this circus of “Somali Conferences”. How long can the Somali people continue to live in this oppressive reality and remain impotent?
The London Conference
As announced last November, 2011 by the U.K. government, “over 40 countries and multilateral organizations will come together in London with the aim of delivering a new international approach to Somalia”. From this view, it is evident that there is a recognition that there is an opportunity to build an international consensus to “tackle both the root causes and effects of the problems” in Somalia. The British government is convinced that Somalia represents a security risk, not only to Britain but to the International Community as evidenced by the growing radicalization and piracy in Somalia. London views Al-Shabab, a group listed as a terrorist group, as representing a growing security concern due to a large Somali community presence in England. Similar concern is shared by other countries such as Canada, U.S.A, and others in Europe and Africa. Similarly, the growing threat of piracy in Somalia impacts many more nations around the world. Moreover, recurring famine and other humanitarian needs in Somalia represent no less important challenges. These factors are additionally complicated by the weak institutions and complex political environment in Somalia. Currently there is a Somali peace process that has its contradictions. The new roadmap calls for ending the transitional political arrangement and the recently concluded Garoweh meeting which was scheduled to formally do so has produced another four years of transitional period and institutions. The announcement of the London Conference comes in the midst of this confusion.
Recently released documents show an intense consultation and communication from U.K. government with other relevant countries, individuals and groups. These papers show the political mindset of the United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, and the United Nations Political Office for Somalia, Italy, Kenya, Ethiopia, some Muslim and Arab countries and the Transitional Government of Somalia and other Somali regional stakeholders. Remarkably, these consultations show that the Somalis were not consulted with prior to the announcement. This shows that the intention of this conference is not to empower the Somali people to make a collective decision that the world can support, because if that was the case the logical approach would have been to consult with the affected people, that is to say initiate a consultative phase with the people of Somalia before embarking and announcing the London conference. It is absurd not to realize that though Somalia is shattered they still have the capacity to understand and be resilient and often international actors who lack the knowledge of local terrain discount such positive aspect of local knowledge by imposing their will and Western values as reflected in this upcoming London conference. Moreover, the proposal from Italy bizarrely advances a neocolonial agenda that puts Somalia under trusteeship. This is an affront that outraged the Somali people inside and outside the country. It similarly shows why the Somali people do not and should not trust any foreign intervention. Wholesale euphemisms such as “piracy threats”, “terrorism”, “and humanitarian intervention” are used to malign and discredit, with the intention to erode the self-determination and sovereignty of the Somali people. The Somali people are deprived of their voice and unjustly dealt with over the years by the U.S. and its European allies of France, Italy and England by continually supporting the destabilization of Somalia by Kenya and Ethiopia. For these states to affirm the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia over and over again in their communications and support the continuing invasions of Ethiopia and Kenya is an extreme contradiction. Can the London Conference be in solidarity with the Somali people who are yearning to address their political, social and economic problems and at the same time continue to support the war crimes continually committed by Ethiopia and recently joined by Kenya? The Eurocentric approach that is expounded in the popular press with slogans such as “the Somali people cannot handle democracy and civilized constitutionalism” as one recent “Somalia expert” purports in her latest book, Somalia: “Getting Somalia Wrong? – Signs of Hope in a Shattered State – a Realistic but Empathetic Analysis.” must be totally rejected and discredited. Edward Said must be rolling over in his grave every time a European scholar with his/her Eurocentric biases and through field observation writes as an expert on cultures of other people.
The Somali people have been traditionally making collective decisions in their communities for centuries. Similarly, Democracy is a rational or idealistic concept which endorses the idea of collective decision making freely in areas of mutual interest such as law and order, quality of life, culture and distribution of wealth. Given that democratic decision making is not an alien concept to the Somali people, why is it that irrational discriminatory political dispensation such as 4.5 power-sharing clan formula is advanced in Somalia with the financial support of the international community?
Conclusions
The aim of the London Conference is to “pull together international effort” in order to make sure that the current international effort in Somalia and the Somalia peace process succeed according to the U.K. government. This Conference has surely spurred the interest of the Somali people. Many hope that this Conference may offer a new direction and bring an end of two decades of failed international policy. Others are skeptical and are worried that the U.K. is not driven by generosity and has its own selfish agenda. However, the Somali people are better positioned this time as there is genuine will to transcend the tribal politics that has undermined the State sovereignty and the unity among the people for the past two decades. The London Conference should capitalize this goodwill and move to:
* Provide guiding principles, or terms of reference to make this conference more transparent, so far as the Somalis are concerned, they are suspicious of this conference due to its secrecy and lack of transparency.
* Have a clear detailed consultation framework at the outset; the fact that this conference will address agendas set by outsider with no clear framework will only complicate its outcome.
* Provide clarity of what an end result would look like. The government of UK can only facilitate but let Somalis decide the best approach to address the Somali conundrum. Somalis and other participants of conference have common objectives to address security, terrorism and piracy; it is in the best interest of all to address a common problem collectively.
* Make the Conference a two round process to develop ideas and refine them; let this be a brainstorming exercise and set up another conference inside Somalia. It is illogical to be holding conferences outside of Somalia while addressing security problems pertaining to Somalia. A serious action plan to address piracy and terrorism needs to be inside Somalia and supported by the Somali people inside the country.
And finally any outcome must make sure that Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is maintained and individual freedom and choice is guaranteed.
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Abdi Dirshe is a political analyst and is also the current President of the Somali Canadian Diaspora Alliance. Contact Abdi at a.dirshe@hotmail.com
Some protesters came to the staging area for DC pride, stood on the corner and started sermonizing. This was the result - five mintues later - a large crowd gathered and wanted to be photographed with them in the background!
German autograph card.
German actor Ernst Hannawald (1959) is known for such films as the gay drama Die Konsequenz/The Consequence (Wolfgang Petersen, 1977) with Jürgen Prochnow, and the Italian comedy L'ingorgo/Traffic Jam (Luigi Comencini, 1979).
Ernst Hannawald was born in 1959 in Haidholzen, Bavaria, Germany. He made his film debut at 17 in the groundbreaking prison drama Die Konsequenz/The Consequence (Wolfgang Petersen, 1977). He played the son of a prison warden, who falls for and seduces one of the prison inmates. This film won several awards and was an early and unusual work in director Wolfgang Petersen's filmography, which includes such blockbusters as In the Line of Fire (1993) and Air Force One (1997). Hannawald followed his debut with a lead role in Die Faust in der Tasche/Fist in the Pocket (Max Willutzki, 1978) with Manfred Krug, and a supporting part in Die letzten Jahre der Kindheit/The Last Years of Childhood (Norbert Kuckelmann, 1979). He also had a part in the Italian film L'ingorgo/Traffic Jam (Luigi Comencini, 1979) at the side of such stars as Fernando Rey, Alberto Sordi, and Annie Girardot. During the 1980s and 1990s, he mainly appeared on TV in such series as Zur Freiheit (1987), the Krimi Derrick (1989-1991), and Löwengrube (Rainer Wolffhardt, 1989). He had a leading role in Franz Xaver Bogner's series Zeit genug/Plenty of Time (1982). He also had a leading part in the TV Mini-series Mali (Rainer Wolffhardt, 1997) opposite Christine Neubauer.
Ernst Hannawald was sentenced to prison for a bank and a post office robbery in 1998. He appeared in various talk shows later to talk about his drug problems. He also published the autobiography 'Das Leben ist kein Film' (Life is not a film) in 2003. He later guest-starred on TV in such Krimi series as Die Rosenheim-Cops/The Rosenheim Cops (2002-2005), Siska (2003), and München 7/Munich 7 (2004-2017). His most recent films were the thriller Das sardonische Lächeln/Sardonic Smile (Tilo Koch, 2012) with Julia Heinze, and the crime comedy Dampfnudelblues (Ed Herzog, 2013) with Sebastian Bezzel. Ernst Hannawald also works as an author of screenplays and novels, including 'Von der Sehnsucht nach Frieden und Liebe' (2018).
Sources: Ernst-Hannawald.com, Wikipedia, and IMDb.
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This is a picture from my stay at Riverbend Hot Springs in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.
You can read more about my visit to the resort at the link.
This is a picture from my stay at Riverbend Hot Springs in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.
You can read more about my visit to the resort at the link.
(further pictures you can see by clicking on the link at the end of page!)
St. Paul's Church (Bad Kreuznach)
St. Paul's Church and St. Paul chapel Bad Kreuznach
Paul Church at night
The St. Paul's Church is a church building in Bad Kreuznach. It lies on the Wörth, an island in the Nahe, in the city center between the Kreuznacher Old and New Town.
History
The pre-Reformation church
The original structure was built from 1311 to 1332 through the initiative of John II, Count of Sponheim. Originally designed only as a chapel, arose a three-nave Gothic church with a transept and ridge turrets above the crossing. According to the patron saints of the former parish church it was consecrated to Our Lady, St. Kilian and St. Martin. Approval for the consecration of the church gave in 1332 Baldwin of Luxembourg, who at that time exercised as Archbishop of Trier the administration rights of the Mainz bishop. As feast days of the consecration of the church from the 15th century the feast of the birth of John the Baptist and the feast of his Decapitation are passed on. Subsequently the church was beneficiary of numerous donations, also around 1340 the cemetery on the Wörth was created. Since the construction of 1332 did not yet have a Western end, after 1400 the to this day preserved Gothic choir could be added without major alterations to the church, which was intended as a grave lay of the Counts of Sponheim. The establishment of the city as a condominium in 1437 had also consequences for the church on the Wörth. In the political tension between the Margrave of Baden and the Palgraves of Palatine-Simmern came town and just the community because of its border location again and again in development-inhibiting conflicts. In addition, the church since its early days was frequently affected by floods, which, for example, in spingtime of 1458 caused great damage and to which numerous altars fell victim. Subsequently also construction activity came to a halt, beyound repair work and some renovations in 1516 no late medieval interventions in the building fabric are proved.
From the Reformation to the destruction
Although 1521 to 1523 on the only a few kilometers away Ebernburg already numerous of the historically most significant reformers gathered, held the Kreuznacher City Church to the Old Believers.
The Lutheran-Calvinist disputes
The after the taking office of Ottheinrich in 1556 carried out church visitation led to the introduction of the Reformation in accordance with the provisions of the Peace of Augsburg. In fact, however, only with the overthrow of the old Plebanus (Leutpriester) and the establishment of the previous leiningschen court preacher Christoph Stolberg in the fall of 1557 of a Reformed congregation can be question. After the turn of Frederick III. to Calvinism in 1563, that also Stolberg with the community reproduced, the secularization of Kreuznacher monasteries was stronger pushed ahead, which also the area of supervision of the Church increased handsomely. As a result of the accession to power of Louis VI, tending to a strict Lutheranism, in 1576 also Stolberg was removed from office and the community in the sense of the later Formula of Concord directed. After the death of Louis finally the Calvinists got the upper hand again. Under John Casimir in 1585 the Lutheran preacher was deposed. With the appointment of a new pastorate there were major conflicts, which also reflect the political divisions of the city. They agreed to a changing right, so that in filling the pastorate alternately Baden or the Palatinate should be given a chance. In the wake of clashes that lasted until 1587, the Electoral Palatinate proved to be stronger. For the church on the Wörth this meant that there the Calvinist tradition could set ultimately and permanently.
The Thirty Years War and the time as a simultaneous church
The next turning point in community life arose in the course of the Thirty Years War. Because Kreuznach since 1620 under Marquis Spinola was base of Spanish troops, now increasingly the Counter-Reformation set in. 1624 in the choir of the Wörth church began the worships of the now in the city established Jesuits, by which it now acted as a simultaneous church. 1626, finally, the Calvinist religion in the city was banned, which led to the emigration of many church members. Only with the conquest of the city by Gustavus Adolphus in 1632, when the church probably suffered considerable damage, ended the Zwangskatholisierung (forced catholicizing). All three confessions were now allowed in the city and each of them got a church building assigned. The Wörth church in the process went to the Calvinists. However, after the imperial troops had captured the city in 1635, in 1636 the worship of the Jesuits in the choir of the church building started again. It was not until 1652 as the church after the Kreuznacher agreement again for the exclusive use and possession of the Reformed church was passed over.
Florescence of the town church and destruction by the French
Subsequently the Wörth church as only Kreuznacher city church for the authorithies also was of representative of importance. As a sermon church in the course of the 17th century through the supplementary galleries it got furthermore additional capacity. The florescence of the church, however, during the Palatinate War of Succession should come to an abrupt end. Bombardment and destruction of the adjacent Kauzenburg 1688 was followed by a long-lasting ravage of the troops of Louis XIV and the burning down of the church in 1689. Later only the choir could be resurfaced to such an extent that it as a chapel the community again could be provided. The general decline of the city is reflected in the use of the church building too. The communities were so shrunken that the Church 1698-1708 and 1721 as a simultaneous church equally by Roman Catholics (in the choir) and the Reformed church (in the separated long house) was used.
From Reconstruction to the Second World War
Between 1768 and 1781, first the tower, then the nave under the direction of Philipp Heinrich Hellermann was rebuilt. Because of its consecration on Peter and Paul 1781, the church was named St. Paul's Church.
1782 here Johann Heinrich Jung-Stilling (1740-1817) by his friend, the reformed Inspector Daniel Ludwig Wundt (1741-1805), to his second wife Susanne (Salome) Maria ("Selma") of St. George (1760-1790) was married.
The shift of the political boundaries since Napoleon's conquests also had consequences for the Paul parish. The final allocation of the territory to the Kingdom of Prussia the community also let come under the Summepiscopat (Bishop pro tempore - i.e. the king as the head of the Church) of Frederick William III. Accordingly, it was also affected by the royal unification considerations that were well received in the city. Here on the Reformation day in 1817 the first celebration of reunification on the left-bank of the Rhine of Reformed and a Lutheran congregation was celebrated, on the occasion of which between the tower of St. Paul's Church and the tower of Church of Wilhelm a chain was strained.
On 19 June 1843, superintendent Johann Wilhelm Schneegans (* July 14, 1776 Kreuznach; † August 12, 1858 ibid) here Karl Marx married to Jenny von Westphalen.
The service was held at that time in the nave, while the choir was left to decay. With the help of English spa guests but began in 1840 the reconstruction so that between 1863 and 1914 here Anglican services were celebrated.
During the Second World War mainly the failed attempt by the Wehrmacht to blow up the bridge over the river Nahe had fatal consequences. The entire force of the explosion of attached explosives erupted in the direction of the surrounding buildings and unroofed the church.
The church since the Reconstruction
1952-1954 followed the reconstruction.
Present use
The Paul church is used in addition to the parochial service for diverse cultural offerings, there regularly concerts of choirs and symphony orchestras take place. In addition to the choir of St. Paul's church, the Concert Company Bad Kreuznach here holds regularly its Oratorio performances. The liturgical tradition of the Anglican Church closely related Michael Brotherhood as well in the eastern part of the church is domestic. The approximately 1200 seats comprising construction is the largest church between Mainz and Trier and plays due to its immediate proximity to the superintendency of the church district at Nahe and Glan a special role for the Evangelical life in the region.
Choir at the Paul's church
The choir in 1956 by former church musician Wilfried Bergmann as a youth choir was founded. 1960 Dieter Wellmann took over the choir. Since 1996, the choir is under the direction of Beate Rux-Voss.
Organs
1714 the Reformed congregation in St. Paul's Church received an organ of the Hanau organ builder Johann Valentin Marckert (Marquardt).
Both in St. Paul's Church as well as in Paul Chapel later organs of Windesheimer company brothers Oberlinger organ building were installed. The great organ of St. Paul's, which stands on the rear loft, was built in 1957 and has in its 16' housing prospect 43 stops on three manuals and pedal. The neo-Baroque organ case corresponds to the opposite baroque altar/pulpit ensemble in the church. The housing frame and the cornices of the organ are made of solid walnut. The of the Bad Kreuznacher sculptor Karl Steiner carved and gilded leaf ornaments show vines and grapes. The wind chests were built of oak with capped sheathes of oak wood according to historical construction. Organ builder Ernst Oberlinger designed together with his brother Hermann, the Bad Kreuznach architect Karl Schneider and the former cantor of St. Paul's Church, Wilfried Bergmann, the organ in neo-baroque style.
2012, behind the Baroque altar/pulpit ensemble, a new, designed by the current cantor Beate Rux-Voss instrument of Eule organ building Bautzen (op. 668) was built in and consecrated on 28 May 2012. It has two manuals and includes 40 stops with various aids:
Hauptwerk C -a3
1 bourdon 16'
2 Principal 8'
Viola di Gamba 8 3'
4 Flute harmonique 8'
5 reed flute 8'
6 Octave 4'
7 Spitz Flute 4'
8 Quinte 22/3'
9 Superoctave 2'
10 Quinte (VA from mixture ) 11/3'
11 Mixture IV 11/3'
12 Cornet I-IV 13/5'
13 Trumpet 8'
Swell II C -a3
14 Viola d' amour 16'
15 Violin Principal 8'
16 Salicional 8'
17 Flauto Traverso 8'
18 Gedackt 8'
19 Unda Maris (from c0) 8'
20 Fugara 4'
21 Flauto Amabile 4'
22 Nasard 22/3'
23 Octave (VA from Harmonia aetherea) 2'
24 Forest Flute 2'
25 Tertia 13/5'
26 Sifflöte 1'
27 Harmonia aetherea II-III 2'
28 harmonique Trompette 8'
29 Oboe 8'
Tremulant
Pedal C -f1
30 Coaster ( Ext.) 32'
31 Principal Bass 16'
32 Violonbass 16' timber
33 Subwoofer 16'
34 Octavbass (Ext) 8'
35 Violoncello 8' tin
36 Bass Flute (ext) 4'
37 Octave (ext) 4'
38 Bass Trombone 16'
39 Bass Trumpet 8'
40 Claironbass (Ext.) 4'
Game Aids
Further for church music a portable chest organ for the continuo playing in the Baroque concerts is available.
Trivia
1685-1689 Heinrich Horch as deacon of the city church was active.
On May 2, 1929 Albert Schweitzer appeared as organist with a program of Bach and Mendelssohn in the church.
For about 50 years in the local history literature on a wedding of Karl Marx and Jenny von Westphalen in St. Paul's church is reported. According to research by reverend Albert Paul Rosenkranz but St. Paul's church in 1843 was construction site for a major renovation. Place of marriage was probably the opposite Wilhelm Church.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauluskirche_(Bad_Kreuznach)
Car wreckage and a £50,000 pint come to Manchester
People in Manchester were be exposed to two very different consequences of drink driving by Greater Manchester Police this week. The wreckage of a car whose owner was killed in drink driving crash went on display at the University of Manchester, alongside a pint worth £50,000 – the personal financial cost of a conviction.
The £50,000 pint, displayed behind velvet ropes and housed in a protective glass case, represents the personal financial cost of drink-driving, calculated for the first time by the Institute of Advanced Motorists. The calculation reflects the fines, legal costs, rise in insurance premiums and possible job losses faced by those who are convicted.
The wreckage, known as the Think! Car, was owned by a 21-year-old man who lost control of his car on his way home and hit a tree, sadly killing him.
The activity was part of the University ‘Wellbeing Week’ and involved police conducting on the spot breathalyser tests and handing out free ‘scratchcards’, as well as activity highlighting the dangers posed to cyclists and bikers straying into the blind spots of HGVs and buses.
Inspector Matt Bailey-Smith from Greater Manchester Police said: "Drink driving ruins lives. It can cost motorists their family, job and worse still their life or that of somebody else.
"Many people do not think of the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol until it is too late and police are committed to tackling this issue so that we can make the roads of Greater Manchester a safer place to be.
"If you are planning on driving then the safest choice you can make is to avoid alcohol all together, and if you see somebody else attempting to drink and drive then make sure you stop them. It could be the difference between life and death."
Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond said:
“It might only look like a humble pint of beer, but it could end up costing much more than a few quid – in fact it comes with an eye-watering hidden cost if it pushes you over the limit.
“Most people know not to drink and drive but a small number still do, which is why we are highlighting the consequences of a drink drive conviction through our THINK! campaign.
“Anyone thinking of drinking and driving should be without any doubt – if you are caught driving over the limit you will face a heavy court fine and lose your licence – you could even go to prison.”
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
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Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Here is a project I have been working on, on and off, for over a year, finally complete. It is my 3rd work of embroidery with functional LEDs embedded in the design, but this time the LEDs behave in a decidedly more complicated manner than in the previous 2 pieces. I dedicate it to Dean Larsen without whose help the circuitry design may never have been solved.
This video was taken through the glass front of the display cabinet the work is in, so the stitching details are not as sharp as could be desired. I will choose one or more still photos to post to try to show the intricacy of the stitching.
The end of half term, my grey bricks, and a section of castle for each member of the family (including my 4 year old and my wife). How well does it join together?
Truth or Consequences ( T or C ) Police Dept New Mexico Unit 605 2005 Ford CVPI in 2016 to present graphics. T or C is county seat of Sierra County NM
Torrijo de la Cañada is a town located in the valley of the river Manubles, municipality of Spain, in the province of Zaragoza, Autonomous Community of Aragon. It has an area of 74.6 km² with a population of 231 inhabitants.
History
The history of Torrijo dates back to antiquity when it was known as Termes and as Turriga. Here was an episode told by the historian Apianus and carried out by the proconsul Quinto Pompeyo in 137 BC, within the Celtiberian wars when after defeating Numancia, he went against the city of Termes, where he lost 700 men. According to Christian tradition, in the third century AD, where the parish church rose, Dacianus commanded the slaughter of the saints Felix and Regula, on September 11, 300, who were born in the city of Thebes and belonged to the Legion Tebea. Torrijo was reconquered in the twelfth century by Alfonso I the Battler where it appears with the name of Turrillo. Already in century XIV as all the towns of the eastern zone of the province of Saragossa suffered the consequences of the war of Dos Pedros.
Geography and monuments
The municipal term is crossed by the Manubles, affluent of the river Jalón. It is between Bijuesca and Villalengua, also has another river, called by the locals Carabán, (Carabantes) affluent of the river Manubles.
In its historical architecture stands out its Church of Our Lady of the Hortal with a central tower and arch in the base, Flamigeo, that could be given for being Gothic, and to few meters of this church forming part of the greater place we emphasize the consistorial palace, with The bottom arched in the shape of a market. Where they put their goods with their goods. Ecclesiastically it is included in the Arciprestazgo of the High Jalón.
Crowned the main square by a tower-bridge belonging to the old wall that serves as an access to cross to the other side of the village in Gothic style and made the base of the tower of stone sillar, as the bridge of Torrijo de la Cañada in truth a Magnificent preserved historical ensemble. In the XVI century the height of the tower increases, moment to which belong the two upper floors, decorated with brick windows, characteristic Aragonese renaissance.
The other church that stands out for its tower is the call of San Juan, which is all of sillar stone, emphasizing in its contalamiento and covered several columns and porticos of Renaissance style. In the high streets of the town we can find among remains of ancient corrals the remains of what was a medieval fortress, built in the 14th century, during the Pedros war.
At the top of the summits that crown the valley where the village stands on the Manubles river, we can see a hermitage, from which we can see the whole town, this hermitage is dedicated to Santa Barbara. We can also see a hillside, in which there are more than a hundred old wine cellars. Still image of a wine past. Now used as popular rocks.
All around, are more or less preserved, the typical threshing ages along with hundreds of haystacks of a past also dedicated to the cultivation and treatise of cereal, along with its two factories (in ruins) flour.
We also find the ruins of an old hermitage at the exit of the village towards the neighboring town of Castile Deza, this hermitage raised in honor of Santa Cristina has a Peirón in quite a state of conservation. (We found another Peirón, at the entrance of the town according to Comes from the neighboring Villalengua, dedicated in honor to San Vicente).
Later we enter a green forest for reforestation and in the end at the summit of the highest mountain exceeding 1000 meters we can find a hermitage, raised in honor of the patron saints San Felix and Santa Régula, and a very good view of A splendid setting and the Moncayo.
Passing the Carabán river and part of a mountain of great value of flora and fauna typically Iberian, which opens to give way to a Spanish-Aragonese sub-set, in which we find several ruins of sales, haystacks and warehouses for the grain of a settlement Inhabited well into the twentieth century called Campo Alaves, in which a large hermitage is kept up in honor of the virgin of Campo Alaves. Easter in Torrijo de la Cañada is declared of regional tourist interest.
Torrijo de la Cañada es una población situada en el valle del río Manubles, municipio de España, en la provincia de Zaragoza, Comunidad Autónoma de Aragón. Tiene un área de 74,6 km² con una población de 231 habitantes.
Historia
La historia de Torrijo se remonta a la antigüedad cuando era conocida como Termes y como Turriga. Aquí tuvo lugar un episodio contado por el historiador Apiano y protagonizado por el procónsul Quinto Pompeyo en el año 137 a.C., dentro de las guerras celtíberas cuando después de haber derrotado a Numancia, se dirigió contra la ciudad de Termes, donde perdió 700 hombres. según la tradición cristiana, en el siglo III en el lugar donde se levanta la Iglesia parroquial, fue donde Daciano mandó degollar a los santos Félix y Régula, el 11 de septiembre de 300, que habían nacido en la ciudad de Tebas y pertenecían a la Legión Tebea. Torrijo fue reconquistado en el siglo XII por Alfonso I el Batallador donde aparece con el nombre de Turrillo. Ya en el siglo XIV como todos los pueblos de la zona oriental de la provincia de Zaragoza sufrió las consecuencias de la guerra de los Dos Pedros.
Geografía y monumentos
El término municipal está cruzado por el Manubles, afluente del río Jalón. Está entre Bijuesca y Villalengua, también tiene otro río, llamado por los lugareños Carabán ,(Carabantes) afluente del río Manubles.
En su arquitectura histórica destaca su Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Hortal con una torre central y arco en la base, Flamigeo, que se podía dar por ser gótico, y a pocos metros de esta iglesia formando parte de la plaza mayor destacamos el palacio consistorial, con la parte inferior arqueada en forma de lonja. Dónde se ponen con sus mercancías los feriantes. Eclesiásticamente está incluido en el Arciprestazgo del Alto Jalón.
Coronada la plaza mayor por un torreón-puente perteneciente a la antigua muralla que sirve de acceso para cruzar al otro lado del pueblo de estilo gótico y hecha la base de la torre de piedra sillar, como el puente de Torrijo de la Cañada en verdad un magnífico conjunto histórico conservado. En el siglo XVI se incrementa la altura de la torre, momento al que pertenecen los dos pisos superiores, decorados con ventanas de ladrillo, características renacimiento aragonés.
La otra iglesia que destaca por su torre es la llamada de San Juan, que es toda de piedra sillar, destacando en su aportalamiento y cubierto varias columnas y pórticos de estilo renacentista. En las calles altas del pueblo podemos encontrar entre restos de antiguos corrales los restos de lo que fue una fortaleza medieval, construida en el siglo XIV, durante la guerra de los Pedros.
En lo alto de las cumbres que coronan el valle donde se asienta el pueblo jalonado por el río Manubles podemos observar una ermita ,desde la cual podemos observar todo el pueblo, esta ermita está dedicada a Santa Bárbara. Podemos observar también una ladera, en la cuál se encuentran más de un centenar de antiguas bodegas.Imagen aún viviente de un pasado vinícola. Ahora usadas como peñas populares.
Todos los alrededores, están más o menos conservadas, las eras típicas de trillar junto a cientos de pajares de un pasado también dedicado al cultivo y tratado del cereal, junto con sus dos fábricas (en ruinas) harineras.
Encontramos también las ruinas de una antigua ermita a la salida del pueblo hacia el vecino pueblo de Castilla Deza, esta ermita levantada en honor a Santa Cristina tiene un Peirón en bastante estado de conservación.(Encontramos otro Peirón, a la entrada del pueblo según se viene de la vecina Villalengua, dedicado en honor a San Vicente).
Más adelante nos adentramos en una verde sierra de repoblación forestal y al final en la cumbre de la montaña más alta superando los 1000 metros podemos encontrar una ermita, levantada en honor a los Santos patronos San Félix y Santa Régula, y unas vistas muy buenas de un entorno espléndido y del Moncayo.3
Pasando el río Carabán y parte de un monte de gran valor de flora y fauna típicamente ibérica, que se abre para dar paso a una submeseta Castellano-Aragonesa, en la cuál encontramos varias ruinas de ventas , pajares y almacenes para el grano de un asentamiento habitado hasta bien entrado el siglo XX llamado Campo Alavés, en el cuál se conserva una ermita grande levantada en honor a la virgen del Campo Alavés. La Semana Santa en Torrijo de la Cañada está declarada de interés turístico regional.
Car wreckage and a £50,000 pint come to Manchester
People in Manchester were be exposed to two very different consequences of drink driving by Greater Manchester Police this week. The wreckage of a car whose owner was killed in drink driving crash went on display at the University of Manchester, alongside a pint worth £50,000 – the personal financial cost of a conviction.
The £50,000 pint, displayed behind velvet ropes and housed in a protective glass case, represents the personal financial cost of drink-driving, calculated for the first time by the Institute of Advanced Motorists. The calculation reflects the fines, legal costs, rise in insurance premiums and possible job losses faced by those who are convicted.
The wreckage, known as the Think! Car, was owned by a 21-year-old man who lost control of his car on his way home and hit a tree, sadly killing him.
The activity was part of the University ‘Wellbeing Week’ and involved police conducting on the spot breathalyser tests and handing out free ‘scratchcards’, as well as activity highlighting the dangers posed to cyclists and bikers straying into the blind spots of HGVs and buses.
Inspector Matt Bailey-Smith from Greater Manchester Police said: "Drink driving ruins lives. It can cost motorists their family, job and worse still their life or that of somebody else.
"Many people do not think of the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol until it is too late and police are committed to tackling this issue so that we can make the roads of Greater Manchester a safer place to be.
"If you are planning on driving then the safest choice you can make is to avoid alcohol all together, and if you see somebody else attempting to drink and drive then make sure you stop them. It could be the difference between life and death."
Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond said:
“It might only look like a humble pint of beer, but it could end up costing much more than a few quid – in fact it comes with an eye-watering hidden cost if it pushes you over the limit.
“Most people know not to drink and drive but a small number still do, which is why we are highlighting the consequences of a drink drive conviction through our THINK! campaign.
“Anyone thinking of drinking and driving should be without any doubt – if you are caught driving over the limit you will face a heavy court fine and lose your licence – you could even go to prison.”
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
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My friend balancing on a log in Mill Creek State Metro Park in Youngstown. It was a cold day and ohhh how cold the fall could have been! Luckily, he's nimble.
Inclusive Growth Conference: Measurement, Causes, and Consequences
The UNU-WIDER development conference in September 2013 focused on the performance, prospects, and policies for promoting more inclusive growth throughout Africa, including North Africa.
More about the conference: www.wider.unu.edu/inclusivegrowth/
More about UNU-WIDER: www.wider.unu.edu
Most of the nearly two–billion children in the developing world are inadequately educated, or receive no education at all. One in three does not complete the fifth grade.
The individual and societal consequences of this chronic global crisis are profound. Children are consigned to poverty and isolation—just like their parents—never knowing what the light of learning could mean in their lives. At the same time, their governments struggle to compete in a rapidly evolving, global information economy, hobbled by a vast and increasingly urban underclass that cannot support itself, much less contribute to the commonweal, because it lacks the tools to do so.
It is time to rethink this equation.
Given the resources that developing countries can reasonably allocate to education—sometimes less than $20 per year per pupil, compared to the approximately $7500 per pupil spent annually in the U.S.—even a doubled or redoubled national commitment to traditional education, augmented by external and private funding, would not get the job done. Moreover, experience strongly suggests that an incremental increase of “more of the same”—building schools, hiring teachers, buying books and equipment—is a laudable but insufficient response to the problem of bringing true learning possibilities to the vast numbers of children in the developing world.
Standing still is a reliable recipe for going backward.
Any nation's most precious natural resource is its children. We believe the emerging world must leverage this resource by tapping into the children's innate capacities to learn, share, and create on their own. Our answer to that challenge is the XO laptop, a children's machine designed for “learning learning.”
XO embodies the theories of constructionism first developed by MIT Media Lab Professor Seymour Papert in the 1960s, and later elaborated upon by Alan Kay, complemented by the principles articulated by Nicholas Negroponte in his book, Being Digital.
Extensively field-tested and validated among some of the poorest and most remote populations on earth, constructionism emphasizes what Papert calls “learning learning” as the fundamental educational experience. A computer uniquely fosters learning learning by allowing children to “think about thinking”, in ways that are otherwise impossible. Using the XO as both their window on the world, as well as a highly programmable tool for exploring it, children in emerging nations will be opened to both illimitable knowledge and to their own creative and problem-solving potential.
OLPC is not, at heart, a technology program, nor is the XO a product in any conventional sense of the word. OLPC is a non-profit organization providing a means to an end—an end that sees children in even the most remote regions of the globe being given the opportunity to tap into their own potential, to be exposed to a whole world of ideas, and to contribute to a more productive and saner world community.
Find out more at laptop.org/
Wright Elementary welcomed parents and families for the 3rd Annual Gallery of Arts. Each classroom was an "individual gallery" of themed art projects based on units of study including dependence, consequence, courage, interdependence and relationships. These themes took the form of dance, art murals, model communities, state collages and much more!
This arts showcase is keeping with Wright’s designation as the district’s Artful Learning Legacy school. Artful Learning is a concept that redesigns school curricula by integrating the arts and the artistic process into the daily classroom experience.