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User talk:Christophe Krief
- 1 Regarding Renewable Resources
- 2 Autodidactism in Architecture
- 3 File:CK Space.JPG missing description details
- 4 Architects' Alliance of Ireland
- 5 Your recent edits
- 6 Nomination of Architects' Alliance of Ireland for deletion
- 7 Article Split - Autodidactism
- 8 Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
- 9 Architectural technology
- 10 Talkback
- 11 Nice addition to the Renewable resource article
- 12 Article Feedback deployment
- 13 Deconstruction
- 14 Disambiguation link notification for October 3
- 15 Talkback Renewable resource
- 16 Notice of Edit warring noticeboard discussion
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Regarding Renewable Resources[edit]
I agree with you that I erased few things which had the proper resources but we can not keep any thing on the Wikipedia article because it has resources . we have to make sure that the thing is important for the article and its not irrelevant. for example if I take the example from the same article some added" In 1962, within a report to the committee on natural resources which was forwarded to the President of the United States, Paul Weiss defined Renewable Resources as: "The total range of living organisms providing man with food, fibers, drugs, etc...".[1]" the article. Although it has proper resource but do you think its really going to help the reader to understand about the Renewable Resource. The second thing which you said that I have not given the references which I think is not right because if you see under the reference section I have provided all the references for the things I have added. I also want to give the in the text citations but at this point I was having trouble with that . If you can help me with I would be very thankful to you. Please help me to improve this article rather than just reverting the changes. If you need further explanation for any thing feel free to ask me. The third thing which you said was I have changed the template of the article. I did not changed the template of the article the only thing which I did is that I have removed the two tags from the article because one tag says "It is incomplete and may require expansion or cleanup" and I have removed the things which were unnecessary and have provided the explanation of the topics which had insufficient details. The second tag says to provide more citation which I have already provided so I don't find any need to keep these tags. If you find any mistakes in the things which I have added please feel free to contact me. Please try to improve this article rather than just reverting the changes. I have also provided details on the Renewable Resource talk page. Thanks for your comments — Preceding unsigned comment added by MONEEB-NJITWILL (talk • contribs) 17:09, 7 May 2012 (UTC)
Autodidactism in Architecture[edit]
Hi Kintetsubuffalo,
I would be glad if you could tell me which part of my participation to the article "Autodidactism" does not have a reliable source?
You have deleted my list of self-taught architects on this page without any good reason. They are all referenced and known as self-taught or self-trained architects. I have republished this list; please give me a good reason before deleting it again.
I have reviewed my participation titled "Autodidactism in Architecture". I have included additional reliable sources.
When it is said: "Many successful and influent architects such as Mies Van Der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright or Violet-Le-Duc were self-taught.", the verifiable source is the reference to the architects who have a worldwide reputation for being self-taught. You cannot deny that this first phrase is verified.
When it is said:"There are very few countries allowing autodidactism in architecture today. The practice of architecture or the use of the title: "architect", are now protected in most countries.", an internal reference to Professional requirements for architects is made. The article includes verifiable evidences on the fact that most countries have protected the title: "architect" and/or the practice of architecture. You cannot deny that this part is also verified.
When it is said:"Self-taught architects have generally studied and qualified in other fields such as engineering or Arts and crafts. Jean Prouvé was first a structural engineer. Tadao Ando started is career as a draftsman and Eileen Gray studied Fine Arts.", I used the 3 famous self-trained architects to source my declaration. This is a well known fact and it is verifiable in any biography of Jean Prouvé, Tadao Ando and Eileen Gray. Additional reliable references can be added, but I do not want to overload the article with references.
When it is said: "When a state starts to implement restrictions on the profession, there are issues related to the rights of established self-taught architects. In most countries the legislations include a grandfather clause, authorising established self-taught architects to continue practicing. In the UK, the "Architects (Registration) Act 1931", allowed self-trained architects with 2 years of experience to register. In France, the "Loi n° 77-2 du 3 janvier 1977 sur l'architecture" allowed self-trained architects with 5 years of experience to register. In Belgium, the "Loi du 20 fevrier 1939" allowed experienced self-trained architects in practice to register. In Italy, the "legge 24 june 1923 No. 1395" allowed self-trained architects with 10 years of experience to register.
However, other states made the choice to omit such clause and many established and competent practitioners were stripped from their professional rights. In the Republic of Ireland, a group named "Architects' Alliance of Ireland" is defending the interests of long-established self-trained architects who were recently deprived from their rights to practice as per Part 3 of the Building Control Act 2007.", you will notice that I have added references to some legislations in different countries to confirm the includion of a grand-father clause for the registration of architects. The refered legislations can be accessed online, they represent a reliable source. "Architects' Alliance of Ireland" is an article that I created and it includes many reliable sources on the subject of self-trained architects in the Republic of Ireland.
When it is said: "Latest theoretical researches such as "Architecture of Change, sustainability and humanity in the built environment[2]" or older ones like "Vers une Architecture" from Le Corbusier describe the practice of architecture as an environment changing with new technologies, sciences and legislations. All architects must be autodidacts for keeping up to date with new standards, new regulations, or new methods.", I have included 2 reliable sources, one from a contemporary publication, the other one dated from 1923, considered as a pilar of modern theories in Architecture. If that is not a reliable source... Then what is?
The issue of self-trained architects AKA Autodidactism in Architecture exists worlwide. It is mostly the named self-trained architects which constitute my sources. Their works, biographies, theories, and all the articles written on them can verify many times the content of my participation in the Autodidactism article. However, legal references and other publications are included to complete my participation.
I you believe that my participation is biased, please give me more details. Architects are generaly involved with architetural subjects. I am just willing to inform the public on the subject of Autodidactism in architecture. If you believe that my participation is biased, then add information to balance the subject, but do not delete the content as I am doing my best to present it on a balanced perspective.
Thanks in Advance.
--Christophe Krief (talk) 21:41, 21 October 2010 (UTC)
- I believe your sincerity, I even believe that what you wrote is likely correct. The problem was that there was no external sourcing. Don't worry about overloading with sources, better to oversource than not to source.--Chris (クリス • フィッチ) (talk) 01:42, 22 October 2010 (UTC)
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Architects' Alliance of Ireland[edit]
Some unsolicited suggestions!
I think this article will be undeleted but then it will be likely sent to Wikipedia:Articles for deletion where it will be subject to a more stringent test. You should try and improve the article as soon as possible so that early voters will see something they can happily support. You will be able to change the article while is is being discussed but people who have voted delete at the start will likely not review later. So, I suggest you say more about AAoI itself (when founded, membership etc.) citing a reliable independent source.[1]. Is there an independent source describing the Alliance generally?
For statements like "there is a concern about the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) having a monopoly on architecture in the Republic of Ireland" it is vital that you give reference to at least one reliable independent source, right at the end of this sentence, even if you use the reference again elsewhere. There are a number of like instances. At worst, validly quote AAoI saying this sort of thing, probably in "...". Some people do not approve of "external links" sections and may try removing these links. Anyway, you are not making best use of these sources. Use them as inline citations where already appropriate and paraphrase relevant material from these sources into the article itself. Don't use the word "problem" in the section title: say "situation", or something neutral. Just a few ideas, hope you don't mind. Good luck. Thincat (talk) 20:36, 24 March 2011 (UTC)
- Hi Thincat, I do not mind at all, in the contrary. I will follow your advice... Thanks--Christophe Krief (talk) 21:01, 24 March 2011 (UTC)
- WP:DRV lasts seven days. Don't worry about "double voting", it is an easy mistake to make. If you nominate someone to be an administrator you are allowed (even expected) to then go on and "support".[2] There's no logic in these things. Thincat (talk) 21:05, 24 March 2011 (UTC)
Your recent edits[edit]
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Nomination of Architects' Alliance of Ireland for deletion[edit]
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Article Split - Autodidactism[edit]
Following your approval, I have proceeded with the article split for Autodidactism and created a new article, List of notable autodidacts. Thanks for your feedback!
I agree with the point you raised in the discussion; autodidactism is not necessarily a formal process but also an auxillary method of learning in addition to more formal methods, and sometimes the principal method of learning in certain contexts (e.g. acculturation, relationships, languages). It is as you say "extended in its non-professional nature." Unfortunately I cannot actually claim to know much more on the subject since my expertise lies in other areas but please do include this if you feel so inclined, especially if you can find research to support this. Whether are not you decide to do this, at least now, from an administrative perspective, the article has more "room" to improve and hopefully this will be included in future revisions.--User:DiscipleOfKnowledge (talk) 17:25, 31 March 2011 (UTC)
Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists[edit]
The point is that Category:Architecture organizations is unnecessary duplicate categorization; an article is not supposed to be in that category at the same time as it's also in Category:Architecture organisations based in the United Kingdom or Category:Architecture-related professional associations, since both of those are already subcategories of the more general category. An article consequently belongs only in one or both of the more specific categories, and not in all three of them at once; the general category only belongs directly on articles that don't have any more specific subcategories that they can be added to instead. Bearcat (talk) 15:08, 9 May 2012 (UTC)
Architectural technology[edit]
Hello Christophe, I'm not going to start an edit war, as that is not how I work here on WP. Instead, I'm writing as a fellow architect to advise you on why I do not agree with the fundamental premises you promote in your edits.
- AT is not a "new" profession so much as it is an ancient discipline. Quite frankly, one could argue it isn't a profession at all (in the sense that one does not "practice" AT, but I won't go there). As a profession (career), the relevant article is Architectural technologist.
- I gather your experience is limited to Ireland, where perhaps things are slightly different. Speaking globally, AT is not a separate nor is it a new profession. Architectural technologists (also known as Building technologists in much of the world), offer services in support of the professions of architecture and engineering, and the construction industry in general, and have been in existence for many years (often under different titles and roles). Independently, they are capable of doing many things- from architecture (albiet restricted) to surveying to building science and much more- but they do not practice "architectural technology". Here[3] is an example from Canada.
- the article reads as a promotional piece. That is not the intent of an encyclopedia.
- Architectural technology is as essential to the practice of architecture as is design. One could specialise in Building Science, but I dare you to explain how one "specialises" in AT? What does that even mean? I think the article needs to state and explain that it's a sub-discipline of architecture and building engineering before it delves into the narrow view it currently expounds for a separate profession.
Now that I've explained the intent of my edits, I welcome you to consider these points. Cheers, Homo architectus (talk) 18:06, 24 July 2012 (UTC)
- It is never stated that it is a "new profession", but a "new discipline". All the information that I have accessed on this subject confirmed that it is a new discipline. Do you have any reference to confirm your claim about Architectural Technology being an ancient discipline?
- My experience is limited to Ireland, England, Wales, France and Nova Scotia (Canada). I agree that the discipline is viewed differently from one state / country to the other. The present article on Architectural Technology already gives information on this issue, but it needs additional information, I will insert a tag for improvements. The link that you provided about architectural technologists confirms the information provided on the article Architectural technologist and I will use it as a reference for this article.
- I do not agree that the article read as a promotional piece. Please give more details to support your claim.
- I agree that one cannot only practice architectural technology on its own, but the article never made such a claim... I agree that AT, like the artistic content of a design cannot be considered independently in a building. Architectural technologists practice architecture, not only architectural technology. However, for large projects, in the UK and other countries, architects delegate the technical design to Architectural Technologists and engineers. In Germany they delegate the technical design to engineers and other specialists... If you read the agreement between CIAT and the RIBA to differentiate the 2 professions; you will find that Architects have a more philosophical approach of the profession while Technologists have a more scientific approach. Many universities offer courses and degrees in architectural technology; I hope this answer your question on how someone may specialise in AT--Christophe Krief (talk) 10:11, 25 July 2012 (UTC)
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Nice addition to the Renewable resource article[edit]
That section on resources endangered by industry was greatly needed, and is very well sourced. --NickPenguin(contribs) 19:08, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
- Thanks... I hope that others will make similar improvements.--Christophe Krief (talk) 19:18, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
Article Feedback deployment[edit]
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- Taking reference from "Of Grammatology" French version, Derrida first used the term "Deconstruction" Page 25 ("Les Editions de Minuit", 1967 ISBN 978-2-7073-0012-6).
In this page Derrida states that the occidental history of sign is essentially theological and that we must abandon these roots to shake our cultural inheritance. Derrida starts a metaphysical approach of semiology. He states that the concept of sign and deconstruction work are always exposed to misunderstanding. He uses the term "méconnaissance" probably in reference to Jacques Lacan who rejected the belief that reality can be captured in language. In the same page Derrida states that he will try to demonstrate that there is no linguistic sign without writing.
The "Deconstruction" in Derrida's "Of Grammatology" relates essentially to understanding the idea of logos and its influences on occidental philosophy. Derrida criticizes Rousseau (Etudes sur l'origine des langues" and Saussure for their belief that writing is only a recording of the speech. Derrida believes that writing has its own existence, he uses Researches from Peirce to make his point....[...] I have stopped page 70 of the 425 pages. This is my second reading of this research from Derrida. My first reading was in 1995. I am taking notes relevant to "Deconstruction" in order to help improving this article.--Christophe Krief (talk) 21:38, 7 April 2013 (UTC)
- You have no real understanding of deconstruction even after your second reading. The notion of onto-theology (not theology) is an idea from Heidegger (and before him Kant but the meaning change somewhat) and it is essentially synonymous with Western metaphysics (or at least its implicit assumptions) when Heidegger uses it. In the context of Of Grammatology it refers to the metaphysics of presence, i.e. the notion of self-presence (or presence of consciousness) is the onto-theology of Western philosophy. It is the project of decontruction to challenge this so-called onto-theology. Specifically in relation to language this onto-theology implies that there is a transcendental signified i.e. that a concept can exist dissociated from from a system of signs. The phrase transcendental signified is Derrida's coinage based on a (bastardised) Saussurian terminology and concepts. A transcendental signified is a concept (e.g. concept of chair) independent of a signifier (e.g. the word "chair"); that is to say a pure concept of chair independent of any language. Derrida—in common with Saussure—contends that there is no such thing but Derrida accuses Saussure of allowing for the notion of a transcendental signifier in his system of linguistics. There clearly are linguistic signs without writing, many cultures have no writing so it is unclear what Derrida is trying to say here but we can be fairly sure that he is not trying to "demonstrate that there is no linguistic sign without writing". Phonemes are signs in Saussurean linguistics just as words are. Later Derrida introduces his concept of arche-writing which encompasses both speech and writing but at least two commentators that I know find the notion of arche-writing questionable and its contribution to Derrida's overall argument is unclear. You are up to page 70 and you are already "off the track". I suggest you get a commentary on Of Grammatology and read it in parallel with Derrida's text. AnotherPseudonym (talk) 12:39, 6 September 2013 (UTC)
I do not want to enter this type of juvenile and arrogant arguments... My understanding of Deconstruction maybe different to yours, but it does not make it unreal as you pretend. I am now page 196 "Of Grammatology" second reading. Derrida speaks about theology not onto-theology when he first uses the term Deconstruction.
Of course I am aware of Heidegger's influence. What is your point? The atlernative introduction that I proposed for the article referred to Heidegger.
All you did so far on the Deconstruction talk page is to insult and criticize everyone... The arguments that you bring make no sense. The goal seems to be going in only one direction. You have a good understanding of Deconstruction and I have not. You insulted all European philosophers on the Deconstruction talk page. Why should I continue this conversation with you, when you stated a few weeks ago that you have no intention to assist in improving the article. You act like a troll...
It is not me but Derrida stating that he will try to demonstrate: "that there is no linguistic sign without writing". It seems that you did not properly read Derrida's work, otherwise you would know that I did not say it, but that he did... Of course his concept of arche-writing is questionable. You are are just stating the obvious. Which new or old concept is not?
You say: "There clearly are linguistic signs without writing, many cultures have no writing so it is unclear what Derrida is trying to say here...". Derrida explains that civilizations with spoken languages without writing, will first use a graphic to associate it to a phoneme. This is the base of his concept of "archi-ecriture" or "arche-writing". He gives the example of cave drawings which more likely gave birth to the first words. I don't know if Derrida is right or wrong on this subject, neither was he sure. I find your certitude of knowledge on this subject very pretentious.
There are plenty of your declarations which make me think that I am dealing with an impostor. The goals of philosophy are not to prove someone wrong. Philosophers try to understand and explain the world, as a result they may prove someone is mistaken, but this is never a goal. You should get involved in politics, it is probably more like you. You are using words and phrases which you appear not to fully understand. In the Deconstruction talk page you consider fascism has a philosophy. Obviously we do not share the same understanding.
My understanding of Deconstruction is based on Derrida's theories. you should read them more attentively, it will help you not to assume that I made a statement when in fact I was only quoting Derrida. I would be interested to continue this conversation if you have the guts to make yourself public instead of hiding cowardly behind another pseudo. I have already made this request. I do not expect you to suddenly become brave enough, as to assume your statements. So I will stop this conversation there, as I am not interested to be insulted and criticized by someone who has obviously no respect for either Wikipedia, its users and its editors. Someone who insults Western philosophy and every one else without having the guts to identify himself / herself. So show yourself if you are brave enough, otherwise goodbye Mr Coward --Christophe Krief (talk) 15:04, 7 September 2013 (UTC)
- Hello, Christophe. I would like to notify you that there has been going some sort of edit-warring on this article during the past two weeks.[4] Your input in the relevant talk page will be welcome. --Omnipaedista (talk) 22:07, 3 February 2014 (UTC)
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If there's a company that sells earbuds for $10-30, it's probable that I've tried it. Sony, Skullcandy, Coby, iFrogz, etc. The marshmallows are far above the others. I've used them for almost 5 months, which is longer than almost any other earbuds I've ever had. I have no idea what they do to make the wires in these things so durable, but it works. The marshmallow tips are also rave-worthy. They can be worn comfortably for hours upon hours with no discomfort. I'm particularly happy about the lows that can be reached on these things. They have an 8-20,000Hz frequency response (most earbuds—such as Skullcandy Ink'd— start at 20Hz). The remote is the definitely the icing on the cake, though. Everything about it is so easy, I can't imagine why more earbuds don't have this feature.
I use these for phone calls and listening to music.
PROS. These work well when used with an amplifier app. Power Amp is great.
They really do sound like a subwoofer is in my ear when adjusted properly. I have used basic music apps, and they do sound weak. It's a must to use an amplified app on your smartphone.
The mic works pretty good. Not many complaints that people cannot hear me. I like the pause and seek feature on the mic control so I don't have to unlock my phone to change songs.
The Memory foam buds work well also. I'm a trucker and have used them for hours at a time with little discomfort. Sometimes I do feel some pain from the ear wax build up in my ear, but not often.
The mic works well with my speech to text function on my s2 as well.
Noise cancellation is great as well. I drive a diesel truck and I cannot hear the engine with these headphones on.
CONS The cord is too flimsy, it always gets tangled no matter what.
Sometimes voice clarity is muddy and low when on a phone call.
Overall 5 stars for the price. Get the amplifier app for your smartphone. You will be amazed at the output of the bass from these headphones.
Lastly. It's important to get a good seal for noise cancellation and sound quality from the ear buds.
I bought two pairs of these earphones (one for me and one for my daughter) at my local Walmart. Despite some of the reviews I've read, I have to say they have a nice sound quality. They are also the first headphones I've ever had that are both comfortable AND stay-put in my ears when I exercise. Another nice feature is having the ability to change music by "clicking" the remote attached to the wire and answer a call on my iPhone without having to stop running.
HOWEVER, after only a month or so of use, the memory foam started to dry out and crack. I had to replace my daughter's pair first--they had nearly disintegrated. There was a second set of pads included in the package, but they were larger. She has been using those, but I only expect to get a few more weeks out of them. Mine only lasted a few weeks longer than my daughter's pair. It's a shame because they have so many other great features. It would be nice if you could buy a package of replacement memory foam pads. I hate the thought of having to throw away an otherwise perfectly good set of headphones just because the foam pads are destroyed. Too bad--in every other way, they are perfect.
First I'd like to say I rarely write reviews and when i do they are normally positive, but with these headphones I couldn't help but warn people of their horrible quality. I bought them from my located Pembroke Pines store for $20, $7 more than advertised online but i opted to buy them anyway because I was in a pinch.
After trying on the headphones I noticed that the "memory foam" buds were very uncomfortable and didn't conform well, mind you I've tried DD Beats and Samsung rubber buds and find them to be much more comfortable...The memory foam is more of a marketing ploy in my opinion. The cord is long but reminds me of one of those old cheap 80's era headphones #remember the ones with the metal band that always pulled your hair when you took them off?# lol Now getting to the sound quality, it's the pits!. Sounds are muffled and bass response is almost no existent...mind you I tested them out on two different devices, a Samsung Epic 4G Touch and IPod Nano. I recommend you try Samsung's in ear headphones...much better quality and you can get them for only $5.
I purchased these Earbuds to go with an Apple Ipod classic shuffle. ( according to the description it is supposed to be compatible with the Apple Ipod, Iphone, ect) When I plugged it into my Ipod it didn't do anything except play music like any other set of earbuds. I couldn't change the music, turn the music up or down, none of the features I was wanting to use. In other words they didn't work! Not compatible with Apple Ipod shuffle any way like it is supposed to be. So don't bother to waste your time and/or money if you are looking for a replacement pair of earphones/earbuds for your Apple shuffle (classic), these are not it. If you just need a pair of earphones to listen to music with (but you won't be able to control your volume) then these seem to have a clear sound, and the marshmallow ear pieces are comfortable for the short time period I had them in.
These have got to be one of the worst sounding headphones I have ever heard. There is no bass at all. If you like music with alot of bass you will not get it with these headphones. Go with Sony or Magnavox.
I have had this headphone for a month now, and its worth the price i paid, far better than so called expensive headphone which rip you off . The sound quality is good and fits in the ear properly. Its a ideal headphone for everyone. I would recommend this headphone to my friend.
This is my second pair of these marshmallow buds. They cancel out noise very well. My last pair I had for almost 3 years and must have washed and dryed them 20 times on accident. They kept right on working perfectly. I am very impressed with these ear buds.
This product is great sounds good ( good base) , the ear things work pretty good for what they are(staying in my ears) , and the microphone part works really well. the buttons on the sensor built onto the mic. work effectively to.


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Acquisition of Food Preferences
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By definition, as mammals, we all begin life on an exclusive milk diet. During the first years of life, the transition from milk to a modified adult diet takes place, and to maintain growth and health, the infant must learn to accept at least some of the foods we offer to them. Individual differences among children in the control of food intake begin to emerge during this early transition period. As children's genetic predispositions are modified by learning and their experience with food and eating, food preferences and more adult-like controls of food intake begin to emerge. Early experience with food provides opportunities for learning that are critical to this process. Parents play a central role in shaping the child's food environment and early experience with food and eating.
Parents influence the development of food acceptance patterns by structuring children's early eating environments in a variety of ways. At birth, the parents' choice to breast-feed or formula-feed has implications for subsequent food acceptance patterns. Once the transition to solid food begins, parents also have the opportunity to shape the child's food environment by offering some foods and not others, by the timing and size of meals, and by the social contexts in which children's eating occurs. For children, eating is usually a social occasion, complete with other eaters who can serve as models.
The child of overweight parents is at greater risk for becoming overweight, and this familial resemblance is the result of the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. Childhood overweight is the result of a gene–environment interaction, in which genes and environment work in concert to produce overweight, and for children, parents provide both genes and the food environment during the early years of life. We cannot alter the child's genetic predisposition but the feeding environment is modifiable and could be the target of specific interventions once we understand how environmental factors operate in concert with genetic factors to promote or discourage the development of childhood


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Gary Brook, 44, of Percival Road, Eastbourne, pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle at a speed in excess of 40 miles per hour on the A23 contrary to sections 81 and 89 of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984. He was fined £63, ordered to pay £20 victim surcharge and given three penalty points on his driving licence.
Jamie Marcus Francis, 26, of Shanklin Close, Eastbourne, was found guilty of failing to perform unpaid work without providing acceptable evidence of his absence. Orginal offence was stealing a Yamaha keyboard to the value of £130, possessing 20 small bags of cannabis, the cultivation of 22 cannabis plants at a flat in Midhurst Road, Eastbourne. He admitted cultivating 22 cannabis plants at Freshford Close, Eastbourne, dishonestly using without due authority a quantity of electricity and failing without reasonable excuse to surrender to custody after being bailed. He admitted committing an offence during a community order imposed for possessing four indecent photographs of children. He was given an overall jail sentence of 32 weeks.
Mark Anthony Pollard, 39, of Pagham Close, Eastbourne, pleaded guilty to stealing three joints of meat to the value of £70.12 belonging to Waitrose and failing without reasonable excuse to surrender to custody at Brighton Magistrates' Court having been released on bail in criminal proceedings. He was sent to prison for 20 weeks because of an "appalling" record of offending, particularly theft.
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Asian Theatre Journal
Volume 28, Number 1, Spring 2011
pp. 234-243 | 10.1353/atj.2011.0017
This interview was conducted in Nishisugamo, Tokyo, on 12 March 2006, a year before Ku Na'uka entered a "period of solo activities " and fifteen years after the formation of the company. In April 2007, Miyagi Satoshi became the artistic director of the Shizuoka Performing Arts Center (SPAC), taking over Suzuki Tadashi's position. Since then, Miyagi has directed several pieces, including Hamlet (2008), with actors from SPAC, marking a clean break from the unique style and method of Ku Na'uka. In this extracted interview Miyagi reflects back on his directorial debut production of Hamlet (1990).


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Diane Wasznicky, president of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, agrees that there should be a law that sets the parameters for these new families. But she thinks the bill is "poorly drafted in terms of its unintended consequences."
I believe that lawmakers should be very humble when they tinker with family law. Yet Leno's bill sailed through committees and passed the California Senate floor with less debate and scrutiny than Sacramento dedicates to a measure on mortgage foreclosure.
"I don't think it will ever be used when a child has too many parents," Leno told me. "It will be used when a child has too few."
Really? That's what they always say. A New York Times story on Leno's bill featured a gay couple and lesbian couple who share custody of two little girls as possible beneficiaries. I hope both couples stay together, because if they split, the girls could be divided painfully, not two ways but three ways or four.
In this brave new world of surrogate carriers and sperm donations, is it in the interest of those parents who cannot have children on their own to raise the two-parent limit? Is it in children's interest to be torn four ways? Is there a pressing need for this law?
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"This bill has got its heart in the right place," Blake said, "whether it's got its brain in the right place" is a different question.
In their rush to rewrite family law, Leno, Howard and Minter were happy to use M.C. and Jesus as poster victims, but they had not bothered to follow the baby. They waved the image of a toddler languishing in foster care while a caring dad was left out in the cold -- when in the real world, the court had taken care of the problem in the best interest of the child.
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Golden Alexanders
Zizia aurea
|Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
|Zizia (ZIZ-ee-uh) (Info)
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Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Where to Grow:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 �C (-30 �F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 �C (-25 �F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 �C (-20 �F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 �C (-15 �F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 �C (-10 �F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 �C (-5 �F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 �C (0 �F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 �C (5 �F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 �C (10 �F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 �C (15 �F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Athens, Alabama
Gadsden, Alabama
Yale, Iowa
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cole Camp, Missouri
Hudson, New Hampshire
Trenton, New Jersey
Ellenville, New York
Pound Ridge, New York
Marshall, North Carolina
Chesterland, Ohio
Garland, Texas
Arlington, Virginia
Leesburg, Virginia
Vienna, Virginia
Madison, Wisconsinshow all
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On Jul 8, 2012, patriciaarln from Arlington, VA wrote:
This is my second year with Golden Alexanders growing in clay soil, partly shaded. They've done well. Nice flowers, nice foliage (tall). Flowered in the spring, but now (July) I have new flowers on new growth. Seedheads are attractive.
On Aug 19, 2008, gsteinbe from Trenton, NJ wrote:
Posted in August 2008: I really wanted to grow this, but rabbits and groundhogs have eaten it over and over. I planted bulk seed in a flower bed in sun, and many plants are still alive after all the abuse from the small mammals, but they've never gotten big enough to flower or thrive before being eaten off again.
On May 2, 2008, Malus2006 from Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) wrote:
Likes boggy areas and wet areas - will grow in partial shade - can only be found in specialize wildflower nurseries. The reason for this is that it have less (by the avearge person) beauty - it have flowers that look like a yellow Queen Anne Laces but smaller in size. Otherwise this native will add diversity to a open wooded wetland (it doesn't compete well with cattails and other aggressive water plants.)


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Running London Marathon with the memory of Dad for The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund because He was a Legend and my Inspiration
Event: Virgin London Marathon 2014 on 13/04/2014
In memory of: Gerry Willis
Fred Willis
£1,507.20 raised of £500.00 target
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My Target:
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Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Fred-WillisRAF
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I've already had an entry and have done many marathons, half marathons, triathlons etc but don't want to keep tormenting my friends for donations for my passions. However, I've put a load of training in, I've got an entry and then my Dad died two weeks before the event.
We are having his funeral on Monday 7th April just 6 days before the VLM and asking friends and family not to waste money on Flowers but donate to the RAF Benevolent fund.
You see my Dad was a legend, he served as a Brat (Apprentice) at age 16 in the RAF (1946) and later became a commissioned jet pilot flying Vampires, Canberras and F86. He ejected twice including one very bad accident in 1963 where all crew from two Canberra flying in formation were killed at low level. Dad ejected and his head smashed the canopy breaking his back badly, he was found lying in a ditch with his May-West inflated and spent 4 months in hospital.
That would put most people off flying but not my dad. He returned to his post and flew the Canberra and other Jets until he was in his early 40's.
The injury hampered him greatly and later in life it was quite debilitating but Dad continued on and even fell out of trees in his 80's. If he put his mind to it he could do anything but one thing he couldn't do is live forever.
I am very proud to say that he is my Dad and I'm very proud to have his dogged determination and enthusiasm. That's what gets me to the end of an Ironman and that's what will get me to the end of the Virgin London Marathon is a personal best time.
Thanks for reading and thank you very much for supporting the memory of Squadron Leader Gerry Willis - my Dad.
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Wow - what a day which was made even better by the support of my friends and family. Its amazing how many people got behind me on this. I have wanted to break 3 hrs and 30 mins for a while now and you've helped me achieve that goal and at the same time honour my beloved Dad.
Raising money for
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Well done Fred we did think of you on the day but were away x
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Fred. Amazing run. Would have made your Dad proud, as you have all of us......xxxxx
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Well done Mr Fred : )
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Good effort on the little jog around London village
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Well done Fred.
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Well done Fred. Cracking effort for a great cause. Your Dad would be ever so proud. Anna, Davie and Talia x
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Well done Fred, amazing time & your new PB. All for such a fantastic charity too. Good work Fred. Xxx
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WELL DONE FRED! with love from John and Philippa
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Good luck buddy.
Donation by Mike Smith on 13/04/14
Good Luck Fred I know you'll be fabulous! And such a lovely cause xx
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Great work and good luck Fred
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Good luck Fred
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Have a great day
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For Gerry, I'm feeling a personal best Freddy! Good luck tomorrow buddy we will be cheering you on (watching TV in bed) see you Wednesday.
Donation by Love the Martinz Xx on 13/04/14
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I know you'll do your best time with your dad proudly watching over. Good luck.
Donation by Anonymous on 12/04/14
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A fine cause. You'll do your dad and family proud I'm sure.
Donation by Simon Barnes on 12/04/14
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Good luck Fred, a good cause .
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Sad news Fred. I am sure you will smash the race. Gonna be a tough day on many levels x
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Fred, your a great son to Gerry., and Gerry was a great neighbour to us.
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Good luck Fred- will look out for you on the telly. Will you be at the front? Sure your Dad will be watching over you..
Donation by Jules on 12/04/14
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Good luck Fred, you will smash it! xx
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Enjoy the day!
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Gerry and Fred,2 great men,good luck. Timo,Zani,Skye&Pixi x
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Best of luck Fred, you're running for a great cause. Hope you enjoy the day.
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For many years Susan's membership on several major corporate boards (eight of them, in 2008) was something of an open secret. Only over the course of the health care reform debate was it widely spoken about in Indiana. With Bayh playing a prominent role in the haggling over the public option and medical device fees, it was impossible to ignore the fact that WellPoint, a behemoth insurer, was paying Susan Bayh hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Between 2006 and 2008 Susan earned $2.1 million from health insurers. Legal under Senate rules, Susan Bayh's refusal to step down from WellPoint's board, and her husband's denial that the millions she had earned from WellPoint would influence him, were greeted with derision from ethics watchdogs.


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Mixed affective state
- This article is an expansion of a section titled Mixed state from the main article: Bipolar disorder
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In the context of mental disorder, a mixed affective state, also known as a "mixed" or "mixed-manic" episode, is a condition during which features of mania and depression—such as agitation, anxiety, fatigue, guilt, impulsiveness, irritability, morbid or suicidal ideation, panic, paranoia, pressured speech and rage—occur simultaneously or in very short succession.
In current psychiatric nomenclature, they are a defining feature of bipolar I disorder, a type of bipolar disorder wherein mania or, less commonly, mixed-mania alternate with euthymia and, in the vast majority of cases, depression.
As mentioned below, the diagnostic criteria specify that at least the minimum number of symptoms required for an independent diagnosis of both mania and depression be consistently present for at least one week (or less should psychiatric hospitalization be required); in reality, however, this criterion is rarely met, with "dysphoric mania" (up to three concurrent depressive symptoms) being much more common. Mixed affective states with a heavy preponderance of depressive symptoms may also be seen, although these may be more difficult to diagnose, as, for example, flight of ideas and "racing thoughts" may be confused for depressive rumination, and a certain tense excitation for agitation.
Diagnostic criteria[edit]
As affirmed by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), a mixed state must meet the criteria for both a major depressive episode and a manic episode nearly every day for at least one week.[1] However, mixed episodes rarely conform to these qualifications; they may be described more practically as any combination of depressive and manic symptoms.[2][3][4]
The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy (MMDT) splits the DSM-IV diagnosis into two distinct states: dysphoric mania, which consists of a manic episode with depressive symptoms, and agitated depression, which is a "major depressive [episode] with superimposed hypomanic symptoms".[5][dubious ] Despite the term "agitated depression" being used to refer to mixed-manic episodes, it is important to note that psychomotor Retardation or "Psychomotor Depression" is a cardinal feature of major depression, with bipolar depressed patients actually tending more towards psychomotor Agitation ; thus, the mere presence of agitation does not necessarily imply a mixed affective state, and it is important that such symptoms as flight of ideas and a certain tense inner excitement are not confused for agitation. The term "excited depression," therefore, may be better.
According to the MMDT, increased energy and some form of anger, from irritability to full blown rage, are the most common symptoms of dysphoric mania. Symptoms may also include auditory hallucinations, confusion, insomnia, persecutory delusions, racing thoughts, restlessness, and suicidal ideation. Alcohol, drug abuse, and some antidepressant drugs may trigger dysphoric mania in susceptible individuals. A study by Goodwin and Ghaemi (2003) reported manic symptoms in two-thirds of patients with agitated depression, which they suggest calling "mixed-state agitated depression".[6]
Treatment of mixed states is typically based upon administration of mood stabilizing medication, which may include anticonvulsants such as valproic acid; atypical antipsychotics such as olanzapine, aripiprazole, and ziprasidone; or first-generation antipsychotics such as haloperidol. There is question of lithium's efficacy for treatment of mixed states due to conflicting conclusions drawn from various trials and research.[7][8] Mood stabilizers work to reduce the manic symptoms associated with the mixed state, but they are not considered particularly effective for improving concurrent depressive symptoms.[9] Divalproex is considered superior to lithium in the acute and continuation treatment of mixed affective states.
- ^ American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 4th ed. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press, Inc., 1994.
- ^ Akiskal, H.S. Pinto, O. (1999). The evolving bipolar spectrum. Prototypes I, II, III, and IV. Psychiatr Clin North Am. 22(3):517–34.
- ^ Goldman, E. (1999). Severe Anxiety, Agitation are Warning Signals of Suicide in Bipolar Patients. Clin Psychiatr News. pg 25.
- ^ Perugi, G. Toni, C. Akiskal, H.S. (1999). Anxious-bipolar comorbidity. Diagnostic and treatment therefore challenges. Psychiatr Clin North Am. 22(3):565–83.
- ^ Benazzi, F. (2000). Depressive mixed states: unipolar and bipolar II [Abstract]. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 250(5):249–53.
- ^ Goodwin FK, Ghaemi SN (December 2003). "The course of bipolar disorder and the nature of agitated depression". Am J Psychiatry 160 (12): 2077–9. doi:10.1176/appi.ajp.160.12.2077. PMID 14638572.
- ^ Pharmacotherapy of manic-depressive mixed States
- ^ Muzina, D. J. (2009), Pharmacologic treatment of rapid cycling and mixed states in bipolar disorder: an argument for the use of lithium. Bipolar Disorders, 11: 84–91. doi:10.1111/j.1399-5618.2009.00713.x
- ^ Thase ME, Sachs GS. Bipolar depression: pharmacotherapy and related therapeutic strategies. Biol Psychiatry. 2000 Sep 15;48(6):558-572.


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The Lil Gotham universe is a version of Gotham City where everything is smaller and cuter, including members of the Batman Family and their villains. It debuted in 2009 with two double-page stories written in that year's annuals by Derek Fridolfs and Dustin Nguyen.[1][2]
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Before I look forward to what 2014 might hold for collaboration, I wanted to look at how I did with my 2013 predictions. It turns out my crystal ball was working well, but some of the trends have been slower to start.
Here is some data to validate the trends I saw:
1. New Collaborative Tools for HR
The war for talent has only gotten hotter, and HR is under the gun to not only make recruiting and on-boarding processes more efficient and effective, but they also need to look in new places to find those "rock stars" that companies are demanding. 2013 has been a banner year for new HR tools.
According to the Bersin by Deloitte Talent Acquisition Factbook for 2012 it takes an average of 55 days and over $3000 to hire a new employee, and a turnover rate for new employees of 14.5 percent. But these new tools are not just about HR, but about making the whole hiring process better. If you are looking for a job, Glassdoor is a way for candidates to take a look at what it might be like to work at say Apple, or Walmart, or 220,000 other companies.
I would call this prediction correct, and that the trend will continue for the next few years, until all the HR processes become more efficient. This may be a challenge for some legacy systems.
2. 3-D Printing Will Change the Supply Chain
2013 was a big year for 3-D Printing. You can now buy a 3-D printer at Staples for $300-$400 (about the cost of a good laser printer). There are printers that use a metal (instead of plastic) substrate that are down to $1500, and the cost should halve in 2014. People have been able to print things from kidneys to a house.
Aside from printing plastic guns (and the legislation that is trying to catch up), 3-D printers have not replaced the supply chain but they are being used for lots of amazing things today, and we have seen 3-D printing advance rapidly. Printed guns are now illegal (at least in Philadelphia and the UK) -- when laws are made against a technology (or a product of a new technology), then that technology is moving into the mainstream very quickly.
I think the use of 3-D printers will start to move from a "hobbyist tool" to more of a production tool. GE and Rolls Royce are using additive manufacturing (3-D printing) to print fuel nozzles for their LEAP engines. Revenues from 3-D printers are set to triple to $6B by 2017.
In 2014 I expect that the number of cloud services offering 3-D printing will increase, as well as 3-D outlets, where they have higher quality printers, you just send in your design and they can tell you when to pick it up. I expect FedEx/Kinkos, Staples, Office Depot, Walmart and maybe even Safeway to offer these services.
3. Ubiquitous Video
Tools like Vidyo, Fuze, Blue Jeans Netrworks and Magor allow you to attach to any end-point, even Telepresence, so there's no more excuses (about cost or complexity) to not have videoconferencing in every meeting room. With video conferencing now available on any mobile device , you should have a "mobile first" approach for video conferencing. Often working with the least screen real estate makes you get down to essential features, with one click to use them.
So hybrid meetings are easier to hold (generally 4-5 people, locally in the room, and others at a distance), which by our research are one of the most common forms of meetings. But this only works if it is seamless and the complexity of the technology does not get in the way.
In a look towards the future I saw an interesting demo last night of Oblong Mezzanine, which is a 3 screen videoconferencing system, with acoustic input from the room (like a telepresence room) and the ability to move any item on the screen around to any other screen using a wand. The underlying technology here is originally from MIT Media Labs, the same tech as the custom interfaces seen in "Minority Report" and "Ironman," where they gestured to move screens and objects.
4. Collaboration around Big Data
Think I was a bit too early on this one -- maybe in 2014 we will see more tools that help people visualize and work together on large data sets. Oil companies, media companies, health care, marketing, and gaming are all areas where big data is making significant changes, but most of the tools today focus more on publishing and analytics. I think the next step in 2014 and beyond will be on how people can collaborate around these large data sets. Greenplum (acquired by EMC) was one of the first tools in this area and Pivotal is working with EMC and VMWare to make this into a platform for consumer level applications for big data.


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I've been having problems getting my MacbookAir (Mid 2012) running OSX 10.8.2 to use external displays and video projectors via VGA and DVI adapters.
The problem is that if I am connected to my external monitor and disconnect the magsafe power adapter, the displays (both the external monitor and the macbook builtin display) instantly go black/shut off. If I close the macbook lid and open it, the displays come back momentarily but then switch off again.
If I connect a video projector via VGA while running on battery power only the displays come on momentarily and then switch off / go black/blank. Opening and closing the lid causes the displays to come on momentarily but they quickly go black/shut off again.
I found a work around for this as follows:
- I had my displays set such that the external display was to be the "main" display (the display with the menu bar at the top and dock at the bottom)
- I changed the settings so that the bultin display of the macbook was always the "main" display (using the system preferences option for displays and dragging the menu bar over onto the icon for the macbook builtin display)
- With it set so the macbook's builtin display is always the "main" display it will now connect to external displays with and without the magsafe power adapter being connected- problem solved.
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It's not the break-up of the euro that will bring Armageddon, Vince, it's carrying on as now
A break-up of the euro, says Vince Cable, would mean an 'economic Armageddon' for Britain. If so, what word is strong enough to describe the euro's survival? What apocalypse, what Götterdämmerung, lies in store for us if the single currency is held together, at the cost of deflation, penury and emigration for its peripheral members and permanent tax-rises for its core? What would be the effect on Britain of the ruin of so many of its trading partners?
The Business Secretary's language will be familiar to anyone who was around 20 years ago. We were told the same thing about the break-up of the euro's baleful predecessor, the ERM. Leaving the mechanism, John Major insisted, would be 'the inflationary option, the devaluer's option, a betrayal of the future of our country'. In the event, of course, our recovery began on the day we left: the blessed sixteenth of September 1992.
It's true that we face hard times. There are no easy outcomes for a continent groaning under Europe's accumulated debt levels. None the less, it seems pretty clear that a euro break-up is the least bad option. According to the Centre for Economics and Business Research – which, unlike Mr Cable, has bothered to model the figures – a break-up of the euro would lead to short-term pain followed by renewed growth, whereas carrying on as now would cause prolonged recession.
One gets the sense that Vince is getting his excuses in in advance. Gordon Brown blamed the last downturn on the Americans; perhaps ministers are gearing up to blame the next one on the Europeans. In fact, the reason that we are struggling is that we have stoked inflation instead of cutting spending.
It is not, and nor ought it to be, in Britain's power to tell its Continental allies to abandon their monetary union. They are sovereign countries, and are free to exercise that sovereignty by abandoning it if they choose. What is inexplicable, though, is that we should be investing not just political capital, but actual capital in trying to hold the euro together.
Our deficit is higher now than it was under Gordon Brown. We are on the hook for £12.5 billion – £500 for every household in the land – in the Greek, Irish and Portuguese bailouts. Our treasury is empty, our credit exhausted. Yet it is being seriously proposed that we borrow another £40 billion to give to the IMF in order to prop up a currency union which is asphyxiating its constituent members. What the devil are we thinking?
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