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Minutes of the Faculty Senate
November 9, 2000
The meeting was called to order with a quorum at 7:05 pm.
Present: A. Ajootian, B. Avery, B. Barkdoll, T. Bates, J. Cassidy, W.Yin Chen, D. Chessin,A. Cooper, C. Cunningham, M. Danahy, K. Dellinger, L. Harper, E. Keisa, M. Kolassa, I. Labuda, F. Laurenzo, P. Malone, A. Mark, K. McKee, K. Raber, J. Reid, R. Riggs, B. Robinson, K. Sabol, R. Schroeder, L. Smith, W. Steel, K. Swinden, M. Tew, T. Tyler, J. Watson, D. Wilkins,
Absent: J. Aubrey, J. Bradley, L. Bush, B. Choinski, W. Cleland, P. Cooker, S. Davis, C. Eagles, R. Ethridge, H. Guychen, L. Hanshaw, R. Haws, J. Martin, E. Miller, G. Miller, C. Mullen, D. Nagle, E. Payne, J. Payne, L. Pittman, D. Rock, C. Ross, C. Taylor, J. Williamson
Reports and Announcements
There were no reports from search committees.
Senator Raber reported that elections are proceding satisfactorily.
An announcement was made encouraging participation in United Way giving.
Cheryl Metrejean has been appointed to the Academic Suspension and Dismissal Appeals Committee. The Senate nominated two faculty members (Judith Cassidy and Kees Gispen) to serve on the search committee for the Dean of the Business School. Kees Gispen was selected by the Provost to serve.
There are two openings on Recruitment, Admission, Retention and Advising Committee/
Old Business
The minutes of the September meeting were approved.
Surveys conducted by the steering committee and by the faculty senate do not show evidence of sufficient support for a dues-based on-campus faculty center or faculty club. The Senate will recommend to the provost that the George Street House be used for academic purposes that best support the mission of the University.
New Business
The Executive committee recommended that the December meeting be held December 7, and the Senate agreed.
A resolution was put before the Senate by the Executive Committee regarding establishment of a Phi Beta Kappa chapter at the University of Mississippi:
The Senate of the Faculty of the University of Mississippi commends professor Ron Schroeder, the University of Mississippi Phi Beta Kappa faculty, Chancellor Robert Khayat, and other members of the university community for their successful efforts to establish a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Mississippi.
The resolution was seconded by Senator Danahy and passed with no opposition.
A resolution modifying the Post-Tenure Review Process of the University of Mississippi was put forth:
All tenured faculty members, including administrators, shall undergo a post-tenure review once every six years. Any promotion review of a tenured faculty member handled under existing tenure and promotion procedures shall be considered as equivalent to a scheduled post-tenure review and will postpone a separate, normally scheduled post-tenure review for six years. However, any faculty member who has received at least four >satisfactory= annual reviews in the six-year cycle shall be exempt from this post-tenure review. Post-tenure review for tenured faculty members holding administrative appointments will supplement, not substitute for, other assessments of their performance and administrative duties.
Senator Labuda seconded the resolution. After much discussion Senator Steele called the question. It passed with no opposition. There was a motion to forward the resolution to the General Academic Affairs Committee for review of the entire document before any final action is taken. It was seconded and passed with no opposition. The policy will be posted on the web.
A resolution regarding Standing Committees was deferred to the December meeting. The resolution is posted on the web. There was a request to send objections to Senator Mark by e-mail.
Senator Malone presented information on faculty salaries and compensation.
Business was concluded and the meeting adjourned.


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Social network analysis with graph databases - Neo4j
Graph databases are optimized for working with complex and connected data. Social media data is a great example of a complex dataset where the connections in the data are often as important as the discrete data points, making it a great use case for a graph database.
In this hands-on workshop we will cover how to model, import and query Twitter data using the Neo4j graph database. We will focus on learning the property graph data model and how to use Cypher, the query language for graphs, to write queries that can help find stories in the data. We'll use a dataset of tweets from Twitter accounts tied to Russia that were released as part of the House investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 US election.
This session is good for: Those with some basic familiarity with databases and data analysis. We will start at an introductory level for those new to graph databases.
Speaker Bios
Meredith Broussard is an assistant professor at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of New York University and the author of Artificial Unintelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence in investigative reporting, with a particular interest in using data analysis for social good. Follow her on Twitter @merbroussard or contact her via meredithbroussard.com.
William Lyon is a software developer at Neo4j, the open source graph database. He works on building integrations for Neo4j with other technologies, helping users build graph applications, and also leads the Neo4j Data Journalism Accelerator Program. He holds a masters degree in Computer Science from the University of Montana. You can find him online at lyonwj.com or @lyonwj
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General Summary: Available materials will be illustrated by ASTM standards only. Materials with same chemical contents but entitled differently shall be considered as AVAILABLE. Available materials cover Low Alloy Steel ASTM A217 WC6, WC9, C12, C12A; Low temperature Steel ASTM A352, heat resistance steel WB36, Max. single weight 15 tons.
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Mandan Heartland Investors sent two teams into the Men's Masters National Tournaments in their hometown this season and walked away with the big prize in both the Masters 35 Competitive Division and the Masters 45.
Heartland opened pool play in the 35 by 10-running South Dakota's Team Primed 18-8. They then survived a challenge from local rival Eco Facility Services 20-18 to enter the double elimination bracket as the top seed. Heartland easily moved in in their opener versus Mandan Veracity Motors 25-2 while Eco Facility Services scratched by Team Primed 25-23 to set up a rematch.
With the winnert taking the undefeated berth in the championship game, Heartland stifled the Eco Facility offense in a 13-3 victory. There would be no third matchup, however, as Team Primed made a strong run through the losers bracket.
South Dakota's lone entrant ended Veracity Motors' tournament with a 15-4 win, then scored 7 in the 7th against Eco Facility and held on on the bottom of the inning for a 17-14 win and a spot in the championship game. The well-rested Hartland Investors jumped out with 11 in the 1st but Primed would not go quietly. Ultimately, however, Heartland would prevail 18-16 to claim the title.
The tournament MVP award was presented to Heartland's Quinten Lewton.
Like their Masters 35 counterparts, Heartland's Masters 45 team had a convincing win to start the tournament, 19-7 over Oswald Brothers. However, the 45 team's weekend was not without blemish. Mandan Bowers Excavating used a 9-run 7th inning to build a big enough lead to withstand a Heartland comeback and win 22-16. As the bracket began, though, Bowers would have a slip up of their own.
Heartland opened the bracket with another victory over Oswald Brothers - this one by a score of 29-19. On the other side, Team Prime's Masters 45 squad avenged their tournament opening loss to Bowers by upsetting the defending champs 13-10 and sending them to the losers bracket. Prime then had their first shot at Heartland, but the local team served as rude hosts to their guests from the south while going off for 21 runs in the first inning. Three innings later, a 22-7 victory would put Heartland into the championship game.
To no one's surprise, Bowers recovered and moved through the losers bracket, albeit not without needing a 20-19 walkoff win against Oswald to earn a chance for redemption against Team Primed. A 21-14 win in that rematch set up a championship showdown between the two Mandan powerhouses.
Another fast start would see Heartland establish a robust 19-5 lead after the first inning. Bowers would remarkably not only fight their way back into the game, but claimed the lead in the top of the 4th. Down by one in the bottom of the 5th, though, Heartland's offense came back to life, wearing Bowers down and pushing across the 11th run in the inning to win 38-28 and claim the Masters 45 National Championship.
Darin Krueger was named MVP of the tournament.


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Prezident of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed development of bilateral relations and exchanged views on a number of current international and regional issues at the talks in narrow format. The talks continued with the two countries' delegations taking part, said kremlin.ru.
Following the talks, the two presidents signed the Joint Statement by President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. A package of intergovernmental, inter-agency and corporate agreements were also signed during the visit.
The visit saw the signing of intergovernmental agreements on facilitating interregional cooperation, organised recruitment and employment of Uzbekistani citizens for temporary work in Russia, mutual establishment of offices of the relevant bodies working in the migration sector, and cooperation on healthcare, medical education, science and tourism.
Other agreements signed concern development, production and export of high-tech industrial goods, implementing industrial construction and modernisation projects, investment projects in the petrochemicals, mining and metals sectors in Uzbekistan, with participation of Russian companies, purchase and sale of natural gas, oil supplies, joint geological exploration, and organising engineering and innovation work.


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Trinity EMS Issues Grave Warning About New Batch Of Heroin
Mar 18, 2017 03:52PM
By Bill Gilman
Trinity posted the following information on its Facebook Page:
Urgent 3/17/17
There is a very dangerous batch of heroin circulating the streets of Greater Lowell. We have responded to 6 opioid OD's in the past 15 hours. All 6 patients were critical. Please spread the word to anyone you know who could be impacted.
If you suspect someone is overdosing call 911
Overdose risk factors include: Using alone, Surviving a past overdose, Mixing drugs and alcohol, Change in drug purity, period of non-use (post rehab).
Please visit www.drugfreegreaterlowell.org for a variety of resources available right here in Greater Lowell.
Please check in on your family and friends that are affected by this disease
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At St. Edburg's we believe that Information Communication Technology is a fundamental part of modern day everyday life. We are committed to embedding technology into routines and teaching, to prepare our children for using technology competently and safely as they progress through their education into adulthood.
Our aims:
For IT to be embedded into our routines and systems and for our school to use IT to manage itself.
For staff to be confident and competent with using technology and for them to be able to access and share resources with ease both inside and outside school.
For staff to know how best to use technology to enhance teaching and learning and to be inspired by it.
For the computer curriculum and use of technology in our school to be innovative, exciting and challenging.
For all members of our school to know how to use technology safely.
For technology to enhance our children's learning experiences and learning outcomes.
For our children to become independent users of technology choosing when and how to use technology to aid their learning.
For our children to be confident and competent with using a range of technologies and to be prepared for using technology in adulthood.
How to help your child develop Computing Confidence
Foundation Stage/Key stage 1
Use the vast range of resources available on the Internet such as CBeebies/BBC Schools, Dance Mat Typing or some of the fantastic apps available for use on tablets such as Daisy the Dinosaur, Bee-Bot, Lego Fix Factory, Photo booth.
Let your child use remote control toys, walkie talkies etc.
Use a CD player/recorder/tablet to listen to or record stories, sounds, and ask them questions related to this.
Play educational games available online or on tablets.
Use painting software such as Windows paint, (available on most computers as part of windows package) this is a good way for your child to develop mouse skills and control, but also to develop their artistic skills using technology. There are also many art/creative apps available that will help develop skills with photography, drawing, video i.e. Photo Booth, iMovie, Doink, Toontastic, Sock Puppets .
Encourage your child to write thank you notes, room labels or similar using a word processing program, this will help them to develop their keyboard skills.
Touch typing is an invaluable skill, but just being familiar with the keyboard layout etc. and to be able to type with more than one finger will really help your child when using the computer. BBC Dance Mat typing is a free online touch typing course designed to be used by children
Watching educational programmes, DVD's, or the Internet is a good way to get your child to gather information.
- Talk to your child regularly about E-Safety, set up parental controls on devices, discuss what to do if worried by anything online. Look at the Think u Know e-safety website together.
Key stage 2
Encourage your child to make cards, invitations, write letters, present homework etc. using software such as Word, Publisher, Power Point.
Let your child send e-mails to friends and family.
Use the Internet to find out information for homework, for cinema, train times, research where you're going on holiday. The Internet is a really useful way of gathering information on a range of topics.
Use digital cameras/tablets and use the photographs to present a project. Use electronic sound/music equipment. Apps such as iMovie will help children develop skills with video recording and editing.
Map reading or just vocalising directions with your child will help them to understand some of the control language they use when using Logo software in school.
- Programming is a large part of the computing curriculum and the children love it; there are some fantastic free online resources and apps that the children could use at home to enhance the skills they learn at school such as Scratch, Kodu, BBC coding, FMS Logo online or apps such as Kodu, Hopscotch, Kodable, Python.
- Talk to your child regularly about E-Safety, set up parental controls on devices, discuss what to do if worried by anything online, encourage them to use secure passwords and to know rules about downloading content, who it is safe to talk to and share information/photos with online. Look at the Think u Know e-safety website together.
Below are links to some of the resources mentioned above which are free and safe to download and use at home.


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Tuesday 24th April 2018
Veterans to Fill Cyber Security Gaps
- Tags: Cyber Security, IBM, QRadar
In the face of a growing shortage of cyber security skills around the world, the security industry itself needs to do more to attract people. The cyber security industry needs do a better job at marketing itself, demonstrating what roles are available, and making it easier for people to switch careers. By 2022, there will be 1.8 million unfilled cyber security jobs, according to the latest figures from (ISC)2. In Europe, the shortfall is projected to be around 350,000, with the UK's share of unfilled cyber security jobs expected to be around 100,000.
Veterans have the potential to be outstanding employees in leadership, project management, teamwork and in prioritising and achieving goals. They receive the kind of first class, real-life training so many civilians do not. Not only is there hard and fast evidence of ex-military personnel turning their hand to new professions, from healthcare and logistics to accountancy, but with the skills they possess the opportunity for them to not just get on and do it but also to succeed in new industries.
One way for military veterans to successfully transition may be related to choosing a career field that is growing each day. A cybersecurity career can offer transitioning veterans a chance to meaningful employment, and that field is experiencing a remarkable shortfall that presents organisations with a challenge to find trustworthy qualified applicants.
Veterans have aligned skills with cybersecurity fields although they may or may not have the technical skills. Currently, veterans have been conditioned to learn while in the military from on the job training and specialised training that offers intensive immersion into the trained topic. Additionally, military veterans possess attributes that could be attractive to employers that other workers may not possess such as understanding of need to know, intelligence gathering, planning and security clearances. Security Clearances are currently backlogged, sometimes taking as long as 8 months to complete, while also being very expensive for private organisations to obtain and maintain. In addition to possessing complimentary skills, veterans have been known throughout the workforce to possess planning and leadership skills that are needed in any position.
We can try and close the gap by filling cyber-security roles with a new approach and tap into professionals who may lack a traditional college degree, but possess in-demand technical skills and aptitudes, which embodies the core attributes, skills of explorers and problem solvers, characteristics that can be found very much in abundance in the military.
Anybody who has worked in the operations centre of a warship, military unit or Royal Air Force (RAF) station, will have the experience and transferable skills needed to deal with the types of incidents encountered daily in cyber-security. Plus, ex-military personnel fit the industry by being highly ethical, reliable and motivated to protect others.
Satisnet, along with IBM, Arrow, Corsham Institute and Salute My Job have helped bridge this gap by providing IBM QRadar and i2Training to veterans and service leavers. So far more than 100 service leavers have passed though the doors of Corsham institute gaining valuable training and certification in QRadar and i2. In May 2018 the partners will be introducing new course over three days, SOC Fundamentals and IBM Resilient.


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What building lots do you have available for sale?
(as of August 1st 2019) There is just one lot left available in the Montolea Section on which you can build your custom home. It measures 2500m2 with panoramic views of the Presa Allende to the South, nature reserves directly in front to the south and west,, and the green valley of Los Senderos plus views of San Miguel and the Picachos to the East. Please write us at email@example.com or call our Sales Deptmt at +52 1 (415)1511240 to view this last remaining lot.
Do you have built homes for sale?
We have recently opened up a limited number of Villas Muros which are now available for pre-sale, designed by acclaimed architect Luis Sanchez Renero. Nestled amongst a green belt of mesquite trees and close to our central parklands, these beautiful homes at accessible prices range between 200 -300 m2 and are clustered in groups of three. But hurry, they are selling fast. Delivery of finished homes will be within 11 months of receiving a 40% deposit. Call for an appointment to view sites and to see options of plans. Tel +52 1 (415)1511240 or write us at email@example.com
We expect to begin pre-sales on a further 12 "Lofts" by the middle of 2019. Sculptural, light filled and ideal for creatives, empty nesters, or those seeking an escape from the chaos of urban life, these well priced 1 – 2 bedroom Lofts measuring between 120 – 150 m2 (1200 – 1500 sq ft) are to be located adjacent to our eastern eco reserve, an easy walk to the Playa , equestrian center and thermal spa.
Call or write now to join the wait list. firstname.lastname@example.com Tel. +52 1 (415)1511240
What is the average price for a villa or loft?
Prices range between $225,000 to $550,000 USD on the current offerings depending on the size and location.
How much are the Condo fees ?
Currently Residents monthly fees run at approximately 6 MXP per m2 of private land. This may increase by around 5% annually to keep up with inflation.
e.g. Owners of Villas Muros with a lot size of 380m2 will pay around 2400 MXP or $125 USD / mth in 2020
Are there residents already living at Los Senderos?
Yes, our community is growing, and we are nearing completion of the first phase.
What amenities can I have access to as a resident at Valle de Los Senderos?
Currently operational are two excellent restaurants (Manaia and Barrica de Fuego ) open to the public; a privately operated resort like Beach area beside a spectacular lake with water gardens accessible with Day Pass and monthly membership (discounted to residents) ; an equestrian center where you can board your horse, and many miles of trails through eco reserves and acres of manicured parklands.
Visitors and residents can enjoy Bocce, and other outdoor games at the Playa, and there is a magical, fun-filled area for kids activities currently in development nearby.
A visit to The Tasting Room at the Winery on our vineyards is another wonderful way to spend your afternoon.
Check out our Facebook Page for What's Happening at Manaia Restaurant and Playa. @senderossma Call for a reservation at 415.1511557
Am I allowed to keep pets at Los Senderos?
Yes, we welcome well behaved dogs and cats. Valle de Los Senderos is an ideal place to enjoy walks with your dog on leash, or for maintaining a horse or pony. We also have many designated areas for exercising your dog off leash, plus a dog park currently in development where you can leave your pet in the care of a trainer or minder for the day if you wish.
What other residential options will be developed by you in the future?
Over the next 2 to 4 years we will be developing a variety of residential options including a senior-friendly enclave, and artists' studios with live/work/exhibit spaces for sale and rent.
Subscribe to our Facebook to receive newsletters as these options progress @vls.sanmiguel
Third party developers will also be building a number of condos and villas and can be contacted independently.
Do you have other sites for sale for commercial building?
Yes. Please contact our Sales representative for an appointment to discuss options . email@example.com Tel. +52 1 (415)1511240
Are there places for rent at Los Senderos?
Currently we offer The Casita as an AirBnB option, and plans are in development for apartments, as well as "glamping" (luxury under canvas) .
Are there plans for a hotel at Los Senderos?
Yes, the Developers are currently negotiating with several exceptional hotel operators / developers with the expectation that a 30 – 45 suite luxury boutique hotel will be completed by 2022.
Who are the key developers of Valle de Los Senderos and what is their background?
The Directors and international development team of Quetzalotes S.A. de C.V. have over 40 years experience developing real estate both internationally and in Mexico. The Founder and master planner of Valle de Los Senderos is Francesca Fisher, a native born New Zealander, who immigrated to Mexico in 1984 with a background in the film industry, residential real estate, hospitality and marketing. Her passion and vision is to create a world class and innovative model of sustainable mixed use that adds meaningful value to the community at large.
Please refer to OUR STORY (coming soon) section on our web site for details of the entire team.


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Thursday, February 23, 2012
THE Court of Appeals (CA) granted the November 17, 2006 petition filed by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to prohibit the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) from further implementing the eviction order against the heirs of an indigenous tribe in Malalag, Davao del Sur.
In its 40-page decision promulgated on January 31, the CA in Cagayan de Oro City junked the writ of execution issued by DAR Adjudication Board on October 3, 2006 and the notice to vacate premises issued by DAR on October 30, 2006 for the 701.1459-hectare ancestral land of the heirs of Egayan-Gubayan clan.
This developed after the CA found out that the ancestral land of the heirs of Egalan-Gubayan clan of the Tagacaolo tribe was certified and declared to the IPs' favor pursuant to Section 52 (i) of Indigenous Peoples Right Act (IPRA). More


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It seems I just can't stop making knickers! I've made another 4 pairs to add to the previous 7, making that 11 now. They have gone to the daughters and a friend, and they love them. I got a message from the friend after she got hers saying: "I bloody love my pants!!" Daughter no 2 has proclaimed them the best fitting pants ever – no vpl, no digging in. They are a complete success!
I found some pretty floral edge knicker elastic hidden in a different box, so used that on some blue viscose knickers. I also dug out some bows and ribbon rosebuds. I had intended to use some on all the pants, but forgot… So it's just these four that have the extra decoration, but they won't be the only ones. There's more, pretty coloured elastic on the way to me, and I found a couple of tees I no longer wear to cut up! I might be making these in dribs and drabs all year…
This weekend I made yet another Burda top for my mum. It is her one and only favourite pattern, #143, March 2004. Sewn Bristol had a destash on Instagram a couple of weeks ago and I snapped up just over a metre of each of the red and blue tropical cotton poplin print. It's got French seams, double turned hems and a bias trimmed neckline. I'll be running up the red version in the next few weeks too, and then I need to get them shipped safely to South Africa without any pilfering fingers going off with them.
I also tried something new this week… I started knitting!! I know, I'm just as shocked! I found the wool in a charity shop, looked up suitable beginner patterns online, found a non-beginner one and went for it! I remembered how to do the rib part but needed help with the pattern for the rest. I joined a group of local knitters on Friday afternoon and soon was on my way. I ripped out loads, almost dumping it in the bin. But I stuck with it all Sunday and finally today finished it! I made a hat! 🙂 It's even wearable…
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It's done! I made a freaking hat! 😀 It's by no means perfect, not even close – but I made it! Free "Daisy Chain Hat" pattern from @knitbot & Louisa Harding Hulda yarn from the charity shop. I think I need a fluffy pompom… 😉 And a large cuppa. #handmadewardrobe #iknit #newbieknitter #lifeskills
So in addition to another top for mum, and making more knickers than I could ever have thought possible, I need to decide on stuff for February's instalment of the BurdaStyle Challenge 2018. I have to admit that this month's issue is jam packed with perfectly make-able patterns. I've had a little browse through previous year's February issues and this one still tops the numbers in options. So I need to get on with it!!


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The Zombie Syndrome: Dead in the Water
October 4, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - October 31, 2016 @ 8:30 pm$12.50
The Virtual Stage presents the fifth annual production of its acclaimed Zombie Syndrome interactive theatre-adventure series, Dead In The Water, October 4 to 31, 2016 on Granville Island.
Audience members will be challenged to travel by land and sea, brave the elements, and defeat a strange new breed of mutant zombie-vampires. This chilling new production will also feature the integration of Apple's sophisticated iBeacon technology for the first time in Canadian professional theatre. The location-based iBeacons will boost interactivity by triggering clues on audience members' smartphones, helping teams of up to 18 people as they race against time in their battle with blood-thirsty forces of darkness.
Tickets from $12.50. For more info and tickets, visit: zombiesyndrome.com


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Academic Journal "TheТеrritory of New Opportunities. The Herald of Vladivostok State University of Economics and Service"
Issuable since 2009
The Journal Founder and Publisher: State Federal-Funded Educational Institution of Higher Training "Vladivostok State University of Economics and Service (VSUES)"
Head Editor: Alexander P. Latkin, Doctor of Science, Economics, Professor
Remit of the "The Теrritory of New Opportunities. The Herald of Vladivostok State University of Economics and Service" journal responds to the following sciences and requirements of State Rubricator of Scientific and Technical Information (SRSTI)
Articles are free-issued.
Specificity of VSUES academic journal as a university bulletin allows for publishing articles based on a wide range of scholarly researches.
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The academic journal has been involved into the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI) national data analytics platform and placed in several electronic sources.
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Welcome to scientific cooperation are lecturers, researchers, post-graduate students, and candidates for a master's degree.
Electronic manuscript is to be sent to: firstname.lastname@example.com. File name in Roman transliteration should match the author's surname (e.g., ivanov.doc/docx).
The article structure should respond to the requirements of documents proofreading and layout design.
The article issuance meets the requirements to submitting, reviewing and publishing research papers.
The hardcopy (paper-based) manuscript of the article should be submitted to the editorial staff of the journal.
Postal address: 690014, Gogol Str., 41, Room 1341, Vladivostok, Primorskij Krai, Russia.
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The journal editorial staff in its official capacity is guided by the assumptions of Chapter 70 "Copyright law" of the RF Civil Code and International Committee of Publication Ethics (СОРЕ) recommendations – http://publicationethics.org/ resources/flowcharts.
Allowed for publication are the papers that haven't been issued earlier. Nevertheless, rejected may appear to be the articles of extremist nature ascribing rigged and incorrect assessments to scientific papers, аnd research findings posing a danger for humans or/and animals.
Publisher – Vladivostok State University of Economics and Service – provides statutory compliance of RF as to mass media information, collaboration with other publishers and industry associations to increase their publishing activity and citation index.
Editorial Council is in charge of the published content; providing the integrity of papers; proofreading and/or justified refusal to those scholars whose manuscripts do not conform to research or editorial ethics; securing the other parties rights from illegal use of materials.
Reviewers participate in the editorial policy formation; meet the requirements as to the terms of papers reviewing and privacy of manuscript evaluations.
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3 Ways Professional Painters Distinguish Themselves
Professional painters have been around the block and know how to ensure quality every time they do a great painting project. For them, this is NOT a new rodeo. After many hours, projects that succeed and fail, professional painters have stood the test of time against some of the toughest projects and come out on top.
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- Like Niké – They Just Do It – A professional painter does not complain, pitch a fit or grumble about the situation. They keep their word by simply doing what they've stated.
3) Delivering great looking work – the moment – it's finished.
It goes without saying, "The Proof is in the Pudding".
A professional painter places himself on a higher plateau than his competitors by delivering work, which as soon as it is finished. is stunning. They leave the customer in a state of professional awe.
The way a professional painter can deliver this quality that lasts the test of time is through consistency.
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- Has the right tools for the job. You can tell (they have paint on them) and deliver stunning results.
- Dedicates just as much, if not more, time to preparation than application.
- Goes to great lengths to protect your property. When they are done, while the paint looks great, you would not know they were there otherwise.
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MONTHLY ARCHIVES: February 2019
Obey to HonorPosted by Karah
Do you ever have difficulty wrapping your mind around the fact that Jesus and God are one? Pray that God will increase your understanding of this truth today.
When people hear the word honor, they think of battles, soldiers, winning awards, or being in a respected career. What does the word honor mean Consider the definition below and record your own definition in your journal.
HONOR (n.) – Respect and worthiness of rank.
• Do you think you honor Jesus? Why or why not? Journal your response.
"And just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so the
Son also gives life to anyone He wants to." —John 5:21
Read John 5:21-24 in your Bible. Ask yourself:
• What does this passage reveal about the relationship between Jesus and His Father? Why is that important?
• List specific roles of Jesus named in this passage. Who gave Him permission and authority over all people?
• Jesus honored God by obeying Him and fulfilling His purpose. How can you do the same? How does living for Jesus acknowledge his power and authority in your life?
You can honor Jesus in your relationship with Him by living and speaking in ways that glorify God and show He is Lord of your life.
• Reflect on verse 21 for a moment. How has Jesus brought life to you? Are you quick to share this with people around you? Journal your response.
• Think of people in your circle who need to hear about Jesus and list them in your journal. Ask God to show you how to be more intentional about sharing His truth with them.
• For further study about Jesus and God being one, read John 1:1,14 and John 14:7-11.
This imagery of Jesus as the Son sent by the Father is taken from the Jewish concept of the shaliach, or messenger, in which the sent one is like the sender himself and faithfully pursues the sender's interests.1 Jesus as God's Son and messenger had a right to honor and worship, as He was one with God in deity.
God has given Jesus authority over all people. If we want to honor God, we must honor and obey Jesus.
1.Holman Christian Standard Study Bible (Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers, 2010), 1808.
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For God's GloryPosted by Karah
Before you read today's devotion, review the last few week's devotions about Lazarus.
In your journal, write down what stuck out most to you from those passages of Scripture.
"So they removed the stone. Then Jesus raised His eyes and said, 'Father, I thank You that You heard Me. I know that You always hear Me, but because of the crowd standing here I said this, so they may believe You sent Me.'"
—John 11:41-42
Read John 11:38-44. Think about the following:
• Read verse 39 again. Compare Martha's reaction here to her reaction in verse 27. Does her response indicate the same kind of faith? Why or why not?
• What did Jesus' prayer before he performed the miracle indicate about His
mission? What did it reveal about God's plan? Explain.
Jesus' prayer showed intimate knowledge of His Father's plan for Lazarus. Jesus thanked God because God "heard" (v. 41) Him, the past tense pointing to their connection and God's foreknowing of the event taking place. Jesus prayed aloud as proof to those standing around that God really did send Him and accomplish His will through Him—He wanted them not just to observe the miracle, but to believe in Him.
• Are you quick to give God glory when you see Him work in mighty ways This is how you can let the world know what a great God you serve—by telling others of His works. In your journal, come up with a few ways you could tell someone about Jesus and what He did for you.
• Glance over your journal entry. Do you know people who need to hear your story? List their names.
• Talk to an older Christian mentor, like your Trailstones leader or student pastor at church and ask them to hold you accountable to share your story with one of those people this week.
Jesus' purpose and God's plan for raising Lazarus from the dead was to reveal God's glory and help people believe that Jesus was truly the Son of God. John 11:45-53 gave a clear picture of the reaction of some of the religious leaders—this only strengthened their desire to get rid of Jesus. This was the final event to set their resolve to arrest Jesus and put Him on trial for blasphemy.
Jesus did great things and gave God the glory. We should also give God the glory for whatever we do.
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Life GiverPosted by Karah
Check out Exodus 3:14, where God declared Himself as "I AM" to Moses. Consider this verse as you dig into today's study.
"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me, even if he dies, will live. Everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die— ever. Do you believe this?'" —John 11:25-26
Jesus' resurrection defeated death. He knew this would happen—through His death, He extended the gift of eternal life to all people. Jesus offered Himself as a sacrifice for the sins of all people for all time, but we still have to choose to accept His gift and enter into a relationship with Him.
Read John 11:17-27 in your Bible.
• How does Martha's response in verse 24 reveal her misunderstanding of Jesus' promise that her brother would rise again? Explain.
• What did Jesus declare about Himself in verses 25-26? Explain it in your own words.
• How did Martha respond after His declaration? How should you respond to His declaration?
• Martha assured Jesus she understood Him as the resurrection and the life. How does her response to His request to roll away the stone from Lazarus' tomb (v. 39) indicate differently?
• Read aloud and meditate on John 11:25-26. Consider the fact that the One who is life is able to restore life.
• Have you accepted that Jesus is the only way to eternal life? If you haven't, let today be the day you trust in His saving power. Talk to your parents, or a youth pastor, or your Trailstones leader about what it means to trust in Jesus. If you have given your life to Christ, take some time now to thank Him for the incredible gift of salvation.
• For further study on salvation in Christ, read Romans 10:9-10 and Hebrews 7:25.
The word "resurrection" in verses 24-25 is anastasis. The noun anastasis comes from the Greek verb anistemi, which means to stand or rise up. These words refer to both the physical resurrection of Jesus after His death on the cross and that of believers upon His return.1
Eternal life comes from Jesus. Without trusting Him as Savior death is the end, but those who receive His gift of salvation will live eternally with Him.
1.Holman Christian Standard Study Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2010). Accessed via mystudybible.com.
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Spell It OutPosted by Karah
Think of a time in your life when you knew God was at work, but you didn't grasp what He was doing at the time. Thank Him for taking care of you.
Review last week's devotion titled, "Message of Hope." Examine Jesus' use of the word sleep over the next few weeks.
"So Jesus then told them plainly, 'Lazarus has died. I'm glad for you that I wasn't there so that you may believe. But let's go to him.'" —John 11:14
Read John 11:11-16 in your Bible. Answer the following:
• Highlight each occurrence of the word "asleep" or "sleep" by Jesus and the disciples. Then write down in your journal what Jesus meant, and compare it to what the disciples thought when he said these words.
• Circle the phrase "so then Jesus told them plainly" (v. 14). What does that mean? Write the statement in your own words.
• Check out Jesus' words in verse 15. Why would Jesus be glad he wasn't there when Lazarus died? How would Jesus' absence at the time of Lazarus death later help the disciples to believe in Him? Explain.
It's difficult to understand how God works, but you can know His ways are perfect. Jesus had to spell this out for His disciples when they didn't understand, and He will do the same for you as you walk with Him.
• Has God ever used a difficult situation in your life to help you believe in Him, trust Him, or understand more about Him? Journal about that experience.
• Thank God for revealing to you what you need to know to trust and believe in Him. Ask Him to continue to strengthen your faith.
• For further study on trusting Jesus even when you don't understand, read John 14:1 and Isaiah 55:8-9.
Memorize John 11:25-26 this week. Write or recite it from memory three times in a row.
In John 11:7-9 Jesus mentioned returning to Judea and His disciples balked at the idea. John 10:22-30 gives an account of Jesus at the Festival of Dedication, where He claimed to be one with God (v. 30). The religious leaders attempted to stone or arrest Jesus for blasphemy because of His claim (v. 33). Certainly, the disciples were relieved to be away from Judea and the threat of stoning, but Jesus wanted to go back to demonstrate God's power through raising Lazarus from the dead. He had to tell His disciples plainly in order for them to understand the decision and its significance (John 11:14).
Jesus' power is displayed for the benefit of all who see.
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Malcolm Turnbull Press Conference with President Trump - Washington DC
- Written by Malcolm Turnbull
I welcome my friend Prime Minister Turnbull of Australia. I'm looking forward to sending our newly nominated ambassador, Admiral Harry Harris very shortly. He's an outstanding man, you're about to find that very shortly. I want to thank the Prime Minister for offering his condolences for the horrible tragedy in Parkland, Florida. American's are grateful for the prayers and support of our Australian friends and friends they are. As our entire nation grieves the senseless loss of seventeen precious young lives and all of the horribly injured.
The United States and Australia are currently honouring the 100 years of mateship. The term that you use very beautifully, Prime Minister.
A century has passed since brave Americans and Australians first fought together in World War I over the last 100 years our partnership has thrived as a bulwark of freedom, security and democracy.
Last spring the Prime Minister and I celebrated the remarkable 100 year old milestone during an extraordinary evening on the USS Intrepid. And my friend Greg Norman and Anthony Pratt and some of the others who were in the room today. Hello folks, stand up Greg, stand up Anthony. It was a great evening, thank you
This afternoon I'm pleased to announce that the United States will name the Littoral Combat Ship 30 the USS Canberra in honour of an Australian cruiser lost fighting alongside the US Navy during World War II.
Our Secretary of the Navy has chosen Australian minister of defence Marise Payne to be her sponsor. I know that the USS Canberra will be a worthy successor to her Australian namesake and her American predecessor the former Navy Baltimore Class heavy cruiser, USS Canberra. As she sails the open sea, the new USS Canberra will symbolise to all who cross her path the enduring friendship between United States and Australia. There is no closer friendship.
Today strengthened by our common values and history we're working together to promote mutual interests. I want to thank the Prime Minister for serving as a strong voice for peace and stability across the entire Indo-Pacific region. Australia is one of our closest partners in our campaign of maximum pressure to denuclearise the Korean Peninsula.
Today we put the strongest sanctions on Korea than we have ever put on a country. We must continue to stand together to prevent that brutal dictatorship from threatening the world with nuclear devastation. Our nations likewise share a commitment to keeping our people safe from terrorism. Australian troops are currently serving alongside Americans and our partners in Afghanistan and the coalition to defeat ISIS, together we're denying terrorists safehaven and cutting off their funding and discrediting their wicked ideology.
ISIS land has been largely recaptured - almost 100 per cent - I'm very honoured to say. And they are in the wrong. Our strong partnership can also be seen in our flourishing economic relationship. Australia remains a key market for US defence products we make the greatest products in the world – so you have very great tanks.
Automobiles and aircraft and every reciprocal trading relationship is for other countries as we seek bilateral agreements news that America is open for business has also reached Australian shores.
In May Australian entrepreneur Anthony Pratt announcing a new $2 billion investment in box making factories across the United States. But he only did that if Trump won the election, I think, is that the correct statement Anthony?
100 per cent correct!
Boy that was a close one! These people would have had a field day if you gave the wrong answer, thank you
But Anthony did go and he said if he wins the election we are going to spend billions of dollars in the United States and I appreciate you giving the very, very correct comments, thank you.
I'll never do that again.
This investment will continue to build on an almost 100,000 American jobs taking place that already supported by Australian companies. I'm glad to share that the United States is also by far the largest investor in Australia. In the room today are dozens of American and Australian business leaders and great athletes, great athlete and businessman by the way Greg. Who are working together to identify further opportunities for bilateral investment and cooperation.
Mr. Prime Minister I want to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your immigration reforms and on Australia's commitment to merit-based immigration.
Now my friends from Congress listening to this, merit-based. We want to do merit-based immigration also. And we will.
That really protects the interests of Australia and its people it's the way to go. You've been very successful and here, we're working very hard to do the same. In that sense we're going to hopefully follow in your footprints.
Prime Minister Turnbull it's been a pleasure to host you today. Had a great lunch with your representatives a lot was discussed, a lot of deals were made for the purchase of additional military equipment and other things. For a century now the people of the United States and Australia have inspired the world with their determination, their bravery and their generosity.
I know that our close friendship and enduring alliance and our personal friendship will grow even stronger in the century to come. Our relationship with Australia will always be a very powerful and very successful relationship.
It's been incredible and it is only getting better.
Thank you very much.
Mr. President thank you so much. Lucy and I thank you and First Lady Melania Trump for your very warm welcome, generous hospitality and friendship.
Our meeting today was a great opportunity to strengthen and deepen our engagement with the United States. You are our most important strategic and economic partner. And to lay the groundwork for a new phase of intensified cooperation, the next hundred years of mateship.
I'm here as you noted Mr. President with the most substantial Australian delegation ever to travel to Washington D.C.
We have in addition to the CEOs, several of whom you identified here today, who are busy creating jobs. We spend much of our time today talking about jobs they are creating jobs in Australia and in the United States demonstrating that our two great nations committed to competition, to freedom, to economic innovation, science and technology working together compliment each other and that's why we're seeing strong jobs growth in both countries.
We've had 403,000 jobs created last year in Australia. The largest number, Mr President, in our country's history. Sixteen months continued jobs growth. We have been inspired, I have to say, by your success in securing the passage of the tax reforms through the Congress.
We have secured some tax reforms in terms of reducing company tax but not as much as we need to do. We've got more work to do and the stimulus, the economic stimulus, that your reforms have delivered here in the United States is one of the most powerful arguments that we are deploying to persuade our legislature to support reducing business taxes because as you are demonstrating and as we all know when you cut company tax most of the benefit goes to workers it produces more investment and when you get more investment you get more jobs.
Of course I'm also joined on this visit with six of the leaders of our states and territories, the only two that are not here Mr President are those that are fighting elections, so as you can imagine that is always a top priority.
And we are meeting the National Governors Association again broadening and deepening the relationship.
We have a huge amount to work with. Our relationship, as you said, has been forged over a century through times of war and peace. Securing both our nation's freedom and security in the world. And our relationship is based not only on history. We have the same values, we share a deep well of trust and spirit based on those enduring values of freedom, democracy, the rule of law, enterprise, ingenuity - the spirit of having a go and if it doesn't work out dust yourself off and have another go.
That is a core American and Australian value. That spirit of enterprise is what leads us on. And of course our relationship is underpinned by millions of people to people and family links and of course the extensive economic cooperation you've spoken about.
Our security alliance is as close as it possibly could be. Yet keeps getting closer. The cooperation is more intense than it has ever been. Whether we are standing up for freedom's cause in the Middle East, in our region around the world combating terrorism. The cooperation in a connected world that we need to have is greater than ever. And that trust between Australia and the United States between the thousands of brace service men and women who are working together right now, that trust underpins our security.
You mentioned, Mr. President, our economic relationship and trade. You know since the US-Australia free trade agreement came in force in 2005, two way trade has grown by over 50 per cent. The United States does have a trade surplus with Australia of $25 billion. It's your third largest trade surplus with us. But we know it works both ways. The two way investment has more than doubled in the past decade. It was worth around one point one trillion dollars in 2016. Again, boosting jobs and growth in both our nations, both our economies.
And today we've agreed on some new initiatives that will deepen this relationship further. We are seeking to expand transparent and competitive global energy markets, cooperating on high quality infrastructure investment in the United States and in the region.
We've spent a lot of time talking about infrastructure including urban infrastructure. A subject, Mr President, you have a lifetime of experience in, and the leadership you are showing on infrastructure in the United States is being admired around the world and Australian companies and Australian experience is there to help, as you know. Is already operating here a number of our infrastructure players are very active in the US.
We're obviously working to intensify our cooperation on digital trade. Bob Lighthizer and Wilbur Ross from your side, Steve Ciobo, my trade minister who's here with them today have made terrific progress in that regard.
Now we turn to security. Yesterday, Lucy and I were with General Dunford at the Arlington National Cemetery and we honoured America's war dead, we honoured an Australian airman who had died in combat in New Guinea in the Second World War who is buried there at Arlington also. And we were reminded that all the freedoms we enjoy, whether it is in our Parliament in Canberra, or here in Washington in the White House, or in Congress all of those freedoms have had to be secured generation after generation by courageous men and women defending freedom's cause.
Our freedoms have depended on them.
And Americans know, as Australians know, that each of us have no better ally. We are mates. A hundred years of mateship. We are working together, as you said, to address the greatest threat to our region right now North Korea's illegal nuclear weapons program. And I want to welcome and, of course, support Mr. President the new sanctions that have been announced today and we continue to do precisely the same with our own autonomous sanctions and of course enforce the UN Security Council mandated sanctions.
We're working to combat terrorism around the world. Helping the Iraqis and Afghanis build up the resilience to hold their country's secure in the face of terrorists.
And of course we both recognise that the prosperity of our region and indeed the world has been underpinned and in fact built on a foundation of a rules based order which has been secured by the leadership of the United States ever since the Second World War.
That leadership has been critical and the commitment you showed, Mr President when you came out to the region, to the East Asia Summit to APEC last year, that commitment was so important.
It spoke volumes for America's continued commitment to our region to our part of the world to the Indo-Pacific. So vital, the engine room, if you like, of the fastest economic growth, the most rapid economic growth that we've seen in our times.
Now Mr. President I want to thank you as I have earlier in our meetings. I want to thank you very rare honour you have shown to Australia by naming one of your future littoral combat ships the USS Canberra. What a great symbol of our alliance and our shared security endeavours. What an extraordinary statement of commitment.
And, it's worth observing, that ship will be built by Austal in Mobile, Alabama so you will have an Australian company with American workers, working operating in the United States building ships for the US Navy. What a great example of a hundred years of mateship.
And when you grieve as you said at the outset, so do we. So we send our love prayers and our condolences to all of the victims and their families of the shocking shooting in the school in Florida. We are mates we stand by each other and when you are hurt we are hurt as well.
So Mr. President thank you for your warm welcome a 100 years of mateship, we celebrate 100 years ago on July 4. General John Monash led American and Australian troops in a battle in the First World War for the first time and we've been side by side ever since. 100 years of mateship celebrated and a 100 more years to look forward to closer than ever. Thank you very much
Well thank you very much Malcolm. That's very beautiful words and they're appreciated and on behalf of the first lady who is right here and the Vice President Mike thank you very much, it's an honour to have you. And we'll answer a couple of questions, is that ok?
How about Trey from One American News, Trey?
Thank you Mr. President I have a couple of questions for you.
How about one.
We'll compromise at two.
After mass shootings, there's often a lot of talk and little action. So I ask you today what specific pieces of legislation or legislative framework will you propose to lawmakers following the Parkland shooting?
We are going to be very strong on background checks. I have spoken with many of our people in Congress our Senators, our Congressmen and women and there's a movement on to get something done that we want to be very powerful on background checks. When we're dealing with the mentally ill as we were in this last case he was a very sick person and somebody that should have been nabbed as they had thirty-nine different occasions we they were able to see him or potentially see him. We want to be very powerful, very strong on background checks and especially as it pertains to the mentally ill.
We're going to get rid of the bump stocks and we're going to do certain other things but one of the feelings that I have and you probably heard me in the speech this morning, very, very important that we have offensive capability as well as defensive capability that's within the schools because when you have a gun free zone you're really inviting people to come in and do whatever you have to do.
And oftentimes you know I was the one that brought up the fact that these issues on average take three minutes and takes anywhere from six to ten minutes for the police to get to the site. And I wonder how people in the building and in many cases you have ex-Marines, ex-Army and Navy and Air Force and Coast Guard. You have them in the building and they could have concealed weapons and still be teachers or they can be in the building in a different capacity. But we have to have an offensive capability, to take these people out rapidly before they can do this kind of damage.
But we'll be putting in strong language having to do with the background checks so that will take place very quickly. I spoke with Paul Ryan this morning and Mitch McConnell and people are looking really energised.
I know that you have, this is been going on for a long time - many, many years. And you have people in my position and they would mention things, but not a lot of things got done. Okay so obviously, we take it very seriously and want to put an end to it.
And, by the way, the bad guy thinks somebody's in this room with a weapon that's going to be pointed at him, with live bullets, he's not even going into the school. It's the one way you're going to solve it. You're not going to solve it with gun free spaces. Because they'll get into them and be the only one with a gun.
So we need offensive capability and we're going to be doing something about it. We are dealing with Congress right now.
Thank you.
If I can follow on Mr President, amid talk from teachers and mental health what the specific commitments to American students, can you make that these policies will make them safer?
Well I think it's going to make it safer and you know the problem that's been happening over the last 20 years is people have talked, you said it. It's all talk, it's no action. And we're going to take action.
I think it's going to be safer. I think the fact that you have some capability within the school, they're not going to go into that school. They're not going to do it.
You look at what's happened with airplanes where we put marshals on planes with guns or where pilots in many cases have guns. Nothing's happened for a long period of time when it used to almost it was getting to a point of being routine.
When you have somebody with a gun staring you down, it's going to be a lot different for them to walk into those schools. Right now they look at the sign outside, this is a gun free environment. That means they're the only one with a gun. And the damage this lunatic did in that school, for such a long period of time. And frankly, you had a gun, and he was outside as a guard and he decided not to go in. That was not his finest moment, that I can tell you. He waited and he didn't want to go into that school. I just heard this, it's a terrible situation.
But we need people that can take care of our children. We're not going to let this happen again and the way it's not going to happen again, because they are basically cowards. Innately, they're cowards and if they know bad things happen to them once they get into that school by the people that love the children. See a security guard doesn't know the children, doesn't love the children. This man standing outside of the school the other day doesn't love the children – probably doesn't know the children. The teachers love their children, they love their pupils, they love their students. They're doing it also for love. Now, they have to be very adept. I'm not talking about every teacher, I'm talking about a small percentage, but people that have great ability with weaponry, with guns, those are the only people that I'm talking about but they'll protect the students.
One for the Prime Minister?
Certainly, thank you Mr Prime Minister for joining us today here in Washington.
Australia is known for helping Assyrian people and Syrian refugees. So I ask you today, as the world watches, what steps can Australia take with the help of President Trump and the United States to ensure that civilians are protected in Eastern Ghouta?
Well the Australian armed forces have been working as part of a coalition to defeat Daesh in Iraq and Syria for some time now. It's been our principle concentration of focus of our efforts in Iraq as with Syria, where we are training both their elite special forces unit, their counterterrorism service and their regular army and armed police. They've trained over 30,000 personnel at our task force Taji which is based at the airfield near Baghdad.
But in terms of refugees, Australia has a very substantial humanitarian program. We are currently taking about 18,000 refugees a year. We've taken 12,000 from the - in addition to that - from the Syrian conflict zone, but we determine which.
We are very careful about security of course. In terms of our humanitarian program. But I think it'd be fair to say that the President has of course the most insight into this area here, but it would be fair to say that ultimately, the resolution in Syria has to be a political settlement. And I'm sure that's what Secretary Tillerson is working towards.
And if I could briefly follow up, specifically though in Syria as two of the most powerful men in the entire world, is there anything you can do to stop the bloodshed?
Well ultimately, there has to be a political settlement. It is a, you know the campaign to destroy Daesh or ISIL has been largely complete. The terror and the so-called caliphate has been reduced down to a few pockets. It has been smashed, and that has been Americans and Australians have worked bravely, effectively with our allies and partners in the region to do that.
And it's very important by the way to keep Australians and Americans safe at home, because the image of ISIL's invincible caliphate, sweeping across Syria and Iraq, and as they're going to sweep across Europe, all of that was a big recruiting tool. So, this is a very important part of our global effort.
But ultimately, the settlement in that region has to come from a political settlement among the people who live there.
I will say what Russia and what Iran, and what Syria have done recently is a humanitarian disgrace. I will tell you that. We're there for one reason, and we're there to get ISIS and get rid of Isis and go home. We're not there for any other reason and we've largely accomplished our goal.
But what those three countries have done to people over the last short period time is a disgrace.
Okay, would you like to take a question?
Yes, I think it's with Phil Coorey from the Australian Financial Review.
Thanks gentlemen and Mr Trump, Mr Turnbull. Phil Coorey from the Financial Review.
With you Mr Trump just on the region, in china and associated issues, the United States Navy has conducted frequently freedom of navigation sail throughs in certain areas. Would you like to see the Australian Navy participate directly in those operations alongside the US allies? And whilst on the region can I ask you what your latest thinking is on the Trans Pacific Partnership, do you have an issue with that or do you remain as opposed?
I think the Trans Pacific Partnership is not a good deal for us and if they made it a good deal for us I'd go in. But honestly, it wasn't.
I like bilateral deals much more than multilateral. I like to be able to negotiate with one country and if it doesn't work out, you terminate through a termination notice right after you give consent they call and they say let's make a deal and you fix the deal.
When you get into multi-deals you can't do that. But Trans Pacific Partnership – TPP was a very bad deal for the United States. It would've cost us tremendous amounts of jobs, it would have been bad.
But there's a possibility we would go in, but they will be offering us a much better deal. And we'd certainly do that.
As far as your lanes are concerned, we would love to have Australia involved and I think Australia wants us to stay involved.
I have to say we've developed a great relationship with China. Other than the fact they've been killing us on trade for the last long period. Killing us, absolutely killing the United States on trade. But we have developed a great relationship with China, probably closer than we've ever had. And my personal relationship as Malcolm can tell you with President Xi is I think quite extraordinary. He's somebody who I like and I think he likes me. With that being said, he likes China and I like the United States.
But a lot of things are happening. It's going to be a very interesting period of time but we do have to straighten out and as much as I like and respect, really respect President Xi. We have to straighten out the trade imbalance. Too much, it's no good.
Kieran Gilbert.
Mr President, Kieran Gilbert Sky News Australia.
General Mattis has called China a revisionist power and that there are growing threats from China. Yet you are very positive about the relationship with Xi. Can you tell us is he a friend or a foe and on North Korea, the sanctions, if they don't work, are all options still on the table? Can I get your answer and also the Prime Ministers thoughts on it?
Well with the second, we will have to see. I don't think I would exactly play that card, but we'll have to see. If the sanctions don't work, we will have to go phase two. Phase two maybe a very rough thing, it may be very, very unfortunate for the world. But hopefully the sanctions will work.
We have tremendous support all around the world for what we're doing. It really is a rogue nation and if we can make a deal it will be a great thing and we can't something will have to happen. So we'll see.
As far as General Mattis is concerned, he has that view, I mean a lot of people have that view. China is tough, they're getting stronger. They're getting stronger and to a large extent with a lot of the money they've made from having poor leadership in the United States. Because the United States leadership has allowed them to get away with murder.
With that being said, I think we can have a truly great even trading relationship with China, hopefully that's going to work out and hopefully the relationship I have with President Xi will make that happen, only time will tell.
Thank you.
I can confirm that President Trump and President Xi see eye to eye in every respect. And they have a - it's very clear at the meetings that I've been at, which we've attended in the region, the East Asia Summit and so forth, APEC, the respect that they have with each other and I think it's the single most important relationship, between China and the United States. It's clearly very respectful, very frank, very clear eyed.
For our own part, we see China's rise as being overwhelmingly a positive for the region and for the world. The critical thing of course is the rule of law is maintained. You know that is the, there are people that want to try to paint the United States and its allies like Australia as being against China in some sort of rerun of the cold war. But that is not appropriate, it's not accurate.
What we needs to ensure is that the rules of the road, the rule of law, the rules based system, where big countries can't push around little countries. To quote Lee Kuan Yew all those years ago, where you don't have a world where the big fish eat the little fish and the little fish eat the shrimp. Where you have that rule of law that protects everybody.
That is what has enabled the great growth in our region. That's what enabled hundreds of millions of people, in our region and including in China to be lifted out of poverty. So maintaining that rules-based order is what we are committed to and we all have a vested interest in doing so. And I just want to say again, to the President, that his presence, his own personal presence in our region at the end of last year sent such a powerful message. The regular visits by secretary Tillerson, Secretary Mattis and of course the presence of the United States Navy and so many other manifestations of American commitment to the region is so important to maintaining that rules-based order.
Believe me, that has been the foundation of the success, the prosperity and the security of these last 40 or more years.
I don't think we've ever had a better relationship with China than we do right now.
The only thing that can get in its way is trade. Because it's so one-sided, it's so lopsided and the people that stood here for many years in this position - right where I am right now - should never have allowed that to happen.
It's very unfair to the United States and it's very unfair to the workers of the United States. Very, very unfair. And even today, it's extremely hard on companies that want to do business in China. Because the barriers are incredible, whereas the barriers coming into our country are foolishly not, seriously. I believe in reciprocal trade. If they do something to us, we do something to them.
Well, that never happened and it's got worse and worse over the years. But we'll correct it. That can be the only thing that can get in the way of a truly long-term great relationship because we have all the ingredients, for friendship.
From the Washington Examiner – Gabby?
Thank you Mr President.
Your Chief of Staff General Kelly has recommended ending the practice of granting any security clearances to members of the Trump Administration. If that proceeds, will you be willing to grant a waiver to Jared Kushner, one of your senior advisers?
Jared done an outstanding job, I think he's been treated very unfairly. He's a high-quality person, he works for nothing, just so nobody ever reports that he doesn't get a salary, nor does Ivanka, who is now in South Korea, long trip representing her country and we cannot get a better representative.
In fact, the first lady, Melania was telling me what a great impression she made this morning when she landed in South Korea.
Jared is truly outstanding. He was very successful when he was in the private sector. He's working on peace in the Middle East and some other small and very easy deals. I've always said peace in the Middle East, peace between the Palestinians and Israel is the toughest deal of any deal there is.
And I've had practice all my life, as a former dealmaker although maybe you can say maybe I'm more of a dealmaker than ever before. But the hardest deal to make of any kind is between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
We are actually making great headway. Jerusalem was the right thing to do. We took that off the table. But Jared Kushner is right in the middle of that, and he's an extraordinary dealmaker and if he does that, that will be an incredible accomplishment and a very important thing for our country.
So General Kelly, who is doing a terrific job by the way. Is right in the middle of that. We inherited a system that's broken. It's a system where many people have just taken months and months and months to get many people that, do not have a complex financial, complicated financials. They don't have that and it's a broken system. And it shouldn't take this long. You how many people are on that list? People with not a problem in the world so that will be up to General Kelly.
General Kelly respects Jared a lot and General Kelly will make that call, I won't make that call, I will let the General right here make that call. But Jared's doing some very important things for our country. He gets zero, Ivanka by the way gets paid zero, she gave up a very good and very strong, solid big business in order to come to Washington because she wanted to help families and she wanted to help women. She said dad, I want to go to Washington and I want to help women. And I said you know, Washington is a mean place. She said I don't care, I want to help women, I want to help families and she was very much involved as you know on the job tax cut. And now she's working very much on family leave, things that I don't think would've been in the agreement if it weren't for Ivanka and some of our great senators. But she was very much in the forefront of that.
So I will let General Kelly make that decision and he's going to do what's right for the country, and I have no doubt he will make the right decision. Okay? Thank you very much.
Your country conducted a buyback program of semi-automatic weapons back in the mid-90s and hasn't had a mass shooting ever since. Is this something that you discussed with President Trump and did you at all encourage him to reconsider his current recommendations to combat mass shootings in the United States?
Well our history with gun-control and regulations is obviously very different to the United States. And you're right, there was a mass shooting in Tasmania in 1996, and my predecessor, John Howard was very well known here in the United States, Prime Minister for nearly 12 years. John undertook some very deep reforms and basically semi-automatic and automatic weapons are essentially not available. Indeed there are very many classes but the range of firearms available to people that don't have a specific professional need, like for example some people who are involved in pest-control and so forth, they're very limited. But it is completely different context historically, legally and so forth.
We are very satisfied with our laws, we maintain them. They're there, they're well known, we refer to them. But we certainly don't presume to provide policy or political advice on that matter here. This is - you have an amendment to the constitution which deals with a gun initiative. You have a very, very different history and I will focus on our own political arguments and debates and wish you wise deliberation in your own.
I have to add, they are very different countries with very different sets of problems. But I think we'll dwell on the way to solving that horrible problem, that happens far too often in the United States.
Thank you very much everybody, we appreciate it.
Thank you Mr Prime Minister.


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Discovery Day 2012: participants' words
On June 6 2012, Safran organized its largest ever event to welcome new employees and newly promoted managers, Discovery Day 2012. Nearly 3,000 Safran employees from around the world converged on the Le Bourget venue near Paris for this day-long event, which helped them better understand the Safran group, its values, organization and career opportunities. Safran's corporate officers participated in the various presentations and roundtables, reviewing in particular the Group's businesses, professions, strategy, focus on innovation and human resources policy. The day culminated in a party at the Le Bourget Air and Space Museum, with a band and DJ setting up in front of the Concorde and other legendary aircraft on display. Discover their reactions during this exceptional day.


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- What remains of a politico-cultural horizon beyond contemporary capitalism? Is the term "revolution" appropriate today? Why or why not?
Revolution is a silly word, as it has too many marketing connections. You don't go to Madison Avenue to find authentic meaning. So, in specific relation to your question regarding its connection to politico-cultural horizons beyond capitalism, the term hides this horizon with pizzazz!
Change is never not possible– the politico-cultural horizon beyond contemporary capitalism does not remain, limply: it pulses rhythmically and cares deeply in contrapposto to the clanging idiocy and brutality of capitalist relations. The composition of what will change is the pulse that holds together social relations and any social reproductions against the brutality of what must change. As such, it knows this brutality dearly. It knows it for it's held captive in a manner whose liberation would be something different than a carnivalesque revolution.
Revolution as an overturning suggests nothing other than something new, something wild, and something fresh. It is now a marketing phrase trotted out in reference to something meaningful that happened 100 years ago. For our moment it fails to name things that would produce meaningful change.
- Where does the Revolution exist in contemporary cultural politics, if it exists at all?
Revolution exists in every press release! Revolution exists in the spectacle of theory! Revolution exists in every pissing contest! Revolution exists in the branding of something you just gotta see 'cause everyone's talking about it. Revolution exists in scandal!
Meaningful change exists in taking time to care to listen and plan along lines of what must be undone and done, so that there is breathing room for common being rather than particular and special genius. Meaningful change focuses on what maintains loving struggle rather than approaching resolution, and finds the ability to be sustained in common being against the brutality of the system we are up against. The spectacle of theory and political art is impoverished by with the need to chase eyeballs rather than staying with the trouble. Meaningful connections and common practices for social change, the ones that I'm interested in anyway, are open to the world and by this nature commonly and generously interact with others. For these movements, contemporary cultural politics are a meaningful being in the world, and exist with every worldly engagement.
- What new meanings or manifestations might revolution take on in the post- or neo-colonial present, one threatened with ecological as well as politico-economic and military catastrophe?
If I had the power to redefine the term 'revolution,' I'd ask it to mean two things:
- The general provision for failure and the multitudinous capacity for systemic error—without having to pay an ultimate price for such mistakes.
- The awareness that the most distant and intimate other has a stake in everything that occurs beside us, and that regardless, despite the ecological binding of all, the ability for the multitude to drive change is informed by relationality and its ability to re-orient itself and others to derive different outcomes.
- Is there hope for political transformation within the terms of actually existing representative democracy? Is it possible to address climate change adequately within the terms of capitalism?
- What do art, aesthetic action, and visual culture have to offer when it comes to the imperatives of political transformation? What role might they have, more broadly, in building and envisioning political transformation?
The recognition of any crisis arrives when actual experiences with the crisis works with aesthetic forms to facilitate individual and collective rearticulation of experiences and feelings in a different and more meaningful ways. Channeling these emerging awarenesses through linguistic, cognitive and relational channels into wider cultural networks allows for an even further development of transformative politics.
Art, aesthetic action and visual culture can do any of the following:
1) Help individuals articulate the actuality of what is being experienced in crisis, against the dissonance of politics that would say they are experiencing something else.
2) Help organize among those with a shared experience of crisis a common way of being and becoming together in the world, besides or against the violence they have experienced.
3) Help generalize awarenesses within the wider world in a more general but equally meaningful exchange beyond who and what is already known, with others.
4) Create law-likely forces (in terms of organizations, monuments, traditions, general notions, etc.) in order to achieve more long-term goals. Engage in conflict with law and law-likely forces that oppose transformation (Silvia Wynter uses the term 'law-likely' to refer to human-organized forces of culture or governance that are able to enforce particular outcomes like they are natural law).
Within the above orientations, arts and aesthetic action function in the following manners in relation to pre-existing and developing institutions of thought and power.
1) It can specifically destabilize, destroy or close off.
2) It can reinforce or innovate within institutional frames.
3) It can open up new ways and connections beyond pre-existing frames.
- How might different subjects—whether differently abled, aged, or particularly vulnerable and precarious—be unevenly affected by the prospect of revolution/political transformation? What work is being done, or needs to be done, to ensure that radical transformation is radically inclusive?
Capitalism holds back change by determining how we should properly relate to others. A social movement from below commonly demonstrates the foolishness and inhumanity of such distinctions. Recognizing this, the common capacity for human relationality and care to remake the world by being across difference, is the central method of radical transformation. It is not an ancillary project.
Social movements, the likes of which I'm describing, utilize sociality rather than cultural law and governmental force. These movements are only as strong as their relation to their most distant intimate other. General movements from below require social solidarity that crosses law and law-likely cultural alignments in order to find common strength that forces reorientation against what seems to be settled law.
- In our counter-factual, anti-regulatory, climate change denying era, how might the arts support scientific endeavors? How might the Sciences learn from art activism?
In dialog and exchange.
Marc Herbst is an independent scholar completing his PhD at Goldsmiths Centre for Cultural Studies. His research looks at a cultural policy of the multitudes in the time of climate change, with an understanding that the multitudes have no policy, and based on field research into movements of dispossessed people, and critical theory regarding anthropology and critical theory. He has recently co-edited with Paula Cobo-Guevara and Manuela Zechner the book Situating Ourselves in Displacement, which explores the cultural and political strategies of marginalized populations to politically, socially and psychologically relate to their marginality. The book will be co-published by Autonomedia/Minor Compositions and the Journal of Aesthetics & Protest. Herbst is a co-founder and co-editor of the Journal, an independent non-institution which has recently released works by Precarious Workers Brigade, Ada Colau and Adria Alemany on the PAH, and the 10th issue of its self-titled journal—which is a non-cartography of climate arts and activism that thinks through the mess of the world.
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