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Information Notice No. 86-80: Unit Startup with Degraded High Pressure Safety Injection System
SSINS No.: 6835 IN 86-80 UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555 September 12, 1986 Information Notice No. 86-80: UNIT STARTUP WITH DEGRADED HIGH PRESSURE SAFETY INJECTION SYSTEM Addressees: All nuclear power reactor facilities holding an operating license or a construction permit. Purpose: The purpose of this notice is to inform recipients of an event where unit startup involved improper interpretation of the terms "OPERABLE" and "OPERABILITY" in the technical specifications. It is expected that recipients will review the information for applicability to their facilities and consider actions, if appropriate, to preclude a similar problem occurring at their facilities. However, suggestions contained in this information notice do not constitute NRC requirements; therefore, no specific action or written response is required. Description of Circumstances: At the McGuire Station on November 2, 1985, a single failure in a shared instrument air system caused a trip of both units from 100% power and a safety injection in Unit 1. A detailed sequence of events is provided for information in attachment 1. The isolation valves between the volume control tank (VCT) and the charging pumps closed as designed when the SI signal initiated a transfer of the charging pump suction to the refueling water storage tank from the VCT. Later, when the SI was reset, it was discovered that the VCT isolation valve motor operators had burned-up due to overload. Although work requests were written to repair both of the valves, operations personnel made the erroneous decision to start-up based on the determination that these VCT isolation valves are not in the direct ECCS flow path required by technical specifications. They believed that the HPSI system was still capable of performing its design requirement. The unit entered the start-up mode (mode 2) at about 6:15 a.m. the following day, (November 3, 1985), but only stayed in this mode until 12:55 p.m. when mode 3 was re-entered to repair a severed instrument fitting on the secondary side of a steam generator. Discussion: The safety significance of this event is that the VCT isolation valves would not have automatically closed if an SI signal were received. The charging pumps 8609100228 . IN 86-80 September 12, 1986 Page 2 of 2 would then be taking suction from both the VCT and the RWST with the following possible consequences: (1) the VCT could be drained allowing hydrogen gas to be entrained in the charging pump suction, possibly leading to gas binding of the charging pumps and (2) the water injected into the reactor vessel would have a lower boron concentration than it would in the required line-up. Duke Power personnel made their decision to start-up the unit on the basis that neither of the two valves in question is specifically identified in Technical Specification 3.5.2 as being a part of the required ECCS flow path. The technical specification requires "an OPERABLE flow path capable of taking suction from the RWST on an SI signal and automatically transferring suction to the containment sump during the recirculation phase of operation." However, the standard definition of OPERABLE requires that all necessary attendant instrumentation, controls, normal and emergency power sources, cooling or seal water, lubrication or other auxiliary equipment that are required for the system, sub system, train, component or device to perform its function(s) are also capable of performing their related support function(s). A generic letter was issued by the NRC Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation on April 10, 1980 to clarify the meaning of the term OPERABLE and to request licensees to take specific actions to assure that the term is appropriately applied at their facilities. This definition of operability was also part of the McGuire technical specifications at the time of the event. Information Notice No. (IN) 86-38, entitled "Deficient Operator Actions Following Dual Function Valve Failures" also addresses operator actions with regard to valves that serve more than one function. The valves addressed in IN 86-38 not only accommodate emergency core cooling flow, but also provide a containment isolation function. The information notice also refers to the generic letter dated April 10, 1980 that requests licensees to adopt the standard definition of OPERABLE in their technical specifications. No specific action or written response is required by this information notice. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact the Regional Administrator of the appropriate regional office or this office. Edward L. Jordan Director Division of Emergency Preparedness and Engineering Response Office of Inspection and Enforcement Technical Contact: Joe Giitter, IE (301) 492-9001 William T. Orders, RII (704) 875-1681 Attachments: 1. Detailed Sequence of Events 2. List of Recently Issued IE Information Notices . Attachment 1 IN 86-80 September 12, 1986 Page 1 of 1 11/2/85 A fatigue-induced failure of the discharge line from one of three ~0640 instrument air compressors, which comprise a shared instrument air system, resulted in the loss of instrument air pressure to all loads on both units. The main feedwater flow control valves on both units closed as designed as a result of the loss of instrument air. Due to low-low steam generator levels, both units tripped from 100% power. The auxiliary feedwater systems auto-started and provided feedwater to the team generators. A safety injection (SI) signal was received on Unit 1 when the reactor coolant system pressure dropped below the SI set point of 1845 psig. Injection occurred for about 10 minutes. The pressure decrease was caused by several factors: (1) post-trip steam loads were higher than normal because the main steam drains opened on loss of instrument air; (2) three steam generator power operated relief valves and code safeties opened to relieve the initial pressure transient; (3) pressurizer heaters failed to energize as required; and (4) steam generators were overfed because flow control valves in the auxiliary feedwater system went open as a result of the loss of instrument air; and (5) Unit 1 was providing house load auxiliary steam. When the SI signal was received, the high-pressure safety injection (HPSI) charging pump suction transferred from the volume control tank (VCT) to the refueling water storage tank (RWST) as designed. This requires that the valves between the RWST and the charging pumps open and the two motor operated isolation valves between the VCT and the charging pumps closed. The isolation valves between the VCT and the charging pumps closed (i.e. , the required safe position). SI was reset, the isolation valves could not be opened from the control room. An equipment operator was dispatched to manually open the valves. The valves were subsequently determined to be electrically inoperable because the valve motors had burned-up due to overload. Work requests were written to repair both of the valves. Operations personnel made the erroneous decision to start-up based on the determination that these VCT isolation valves are not in the direct ECCS flow path required by technical specifications. They believed that the HPSI system was still capable of performing its design requirement. 11/3/85 Unit entered the start-up mode (mode 2) with the VCT isolation ~0615 valves open and electrically inoperable. The unit did not exceed 2% reactor power while in mode 2. 11/3/85 Mode 3 was re-entered to repair a severed instrument fitting on ~1255 the secondary side of a steam generator.
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Things To Do
Stroll along the Nature Trail and hunt the wood spirits of the Shielhill Glen or ramble alongside the lochs and reservoirs. See the interactive Greenock Cut exhibition or learn about nature at a family Ranger Event.
Outdoor Activities
Great walking, cycling and wildlife opportunities surround the Centre, plus the wild land around the Centre makes it perfect for adventures by Duke of Edinburgh or our land navigation courses.
Find Us
Set next to Loch Thom high in the hills of Inverclyde, you can access Greenock Cut via the scenic Old Largs Road or Shieilhill Glen Road from Inverkip.

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You are to bring your retainer to all appointments so Dr Coveney can check it is fitting well an in a good condition. Regular appointments are required throughout the retention phase. This phase of treatment usually takes 5 - 6 years.
If you loose or break your retainer please let our office know as soon as possible so a replacement can be made. If the retainer is lost or broken through negligence, there will be a charge for its replacement. If a replacement is made due to wear there will be no charge.
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Clear Plastic Retainer
This is a very thin clear plastic material that most people wont even notice you wearing. You will wear these retainers all day and all night for approximately twelve months. After this stage you will be asked to wear your retainer at night only for a further five to six years.
This is the most common from of retention appliance we use on the upper teeth. Normally we fit this retainer the day after the braces are removed.
Bonded Retainers
This is a wire permanently bonded behind the teeth with composite material (the same material used to hold the braces in place).
We normally use this type of retainer on the lower teeth only. When possible we will also use on the upper teeth, however usually this is not possible because it would interfere with your bite and cause damage to the teeth.
A bonded retainer usually remains in place for approximately five to six years.
Why do I need Retention Appliances?
The retention phase of treatment is just as important as the active stage of treatment (when braces are on).
Wisdom teeth, growth or maturational changes, mouth breathing and other oral habits such as playing a wind instrument or biting finger nails can cause teeth to move.
If the retention appliances are not worn exactly as instructed the chance of tooth movement is significant. We will provide you with a list of care instructions when we remove your braces, if at any time you require a copy of these instructions please contact our office.
If you damage or lose your retainer, please contact our office immediately.
It is important to keep regular appointments with Dr Coveney so he can monitor the stability of the result achieved.
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The European Parliament recently passed a non-binding vote urging anti-trust regulators to break up Google's various businesses. Europe has had Google in its sights since 2010 and the tech giant has had to deal with privacy issues, the erasing of "right to be forgotten" search results and other controversies on the continent.
The recent attempts by the EU Parliament to censure and control Google's activities are misguided and possibly politically motivated.
Google is successful largely because it offers a good product for free. The vast majority of people use the Google search engine by choice and find the results to be helpful. Users are not forced to use Google search in a monopolistic manner. They have the choice to use other free-of-charge competing services like Bing or Yahoo.
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All in all, the action against Google seems not to be coming from the grass roots of the EU population, but from legislators wishing to protect local interests and score points by bashing an easy target.
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Aaron Weinstein: A Handful of Stars
But Weinstein doesn't stick exclusively to well-known repertoire; his lyrical take of "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes (from the 1949 film Cinderella), the brisk treatment of Jimmy Mundy's "Swingtime in the Rockies (in which he overdubs multiple violins, giving it more of a Bob Willis flavor), and a snappy arrangement of Neal Hefti's "Dinner With Friends (adding guest Houston Person on tenor sax) are examples of uncommon fare worth reviving.
Weinstein's best solo appears in the fluid arrangement of "Dark Eyes, complemented by features for the senior Pizzarelli, Person and Parrott, with Ascione switching to playing hand percussion on a West African djembe drum. The fun concludes with a lengthy jam of "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me in which Weinstein shows the humorous influence of Stuff Smith.
Track Listing
After You've Gone; A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes; Samba de Orpheu; A Handful of Stars; Swingtime in the Rockies; Let's Get Lost; Dark Eyes; Someone to Watch Over Me; If Dreams Come True; Pennies from Heaven; Dinner with Friends; Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me.
Aaron Weinstein: violin; Bucky Pizzarelli: electric guitar; John Pizzarelli: electric guitar, vocals; Houston Person: tenor saxophone; Nicki Parrott: bass; Joe Ascione: drums.
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Title: A Handful of Stars | Year Released: 2006 | Record Label: Arbors Records
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Representative Office Registration
A representative office (often shorted to rep office or RO) is the simplest and fastest option for overseas businesses to set up an operation in China. In simplest terms, it allows a foreign company to engage in market research or business operations in China, but not to make a profit.
In a country where it is typically expensive and time-consuming to establish a new company, this easier setup route is appealing to many companies. For some, this will suit their operations fine (at least initially) and could save significant time and money. For others, it may be clear that a full WFOE setup is required from the outset.
The best option for certain types of company
At FDI China we have experience helping many overseas companies to open a representative office in China. We find this structure is popular in several areas:
- Early-stage market exploration, particularly smaller companies with restricted budget and resources. Activities such as market research, publicity, and marketing are permitted.
- Companies looking to make investments in the Chinese market but need to explore/research further beforehand.
- Companies which only need a simple local presence to carry out activities such as liaising with suppliers, or for quality assurance.
Representative office vs WFOE structures
Representative Office
Number of Employees
Permitted Activities
Post-establishment Requirements
Set-up Time
Market Entry Cost
WFOE Formation
Number of Employees
Permitted Activities
Post-establishment Requirements
Set-up Time
Market Entry Cost
The rep office advantages of a light, easy to set up and affordable solution is offset however with severe limitations. Critically, a representative office cannot issue invoices in RMB or make any profit from its activities in China. A representative office also cannot directly hire staff, and instead must place them with a local agency in China.
The alternative to a representative office is to open a more substantial WFOE. In contrast, this permits full business operation in China, can invoice clients and make a profit, and can directly hire staff. It is though more time consuming and expensive to set up (both from a direct setup cost and need for capitalization), and carries more responsibility for owners. A good analogy is to view a rep office as a cost center of the foreign parent, whereas a WFOE is a fully operating subsidiary.
Recent simplifications to the process for establishing a WFOE have certainly made them more appealing to many clients. But there still remains a strong difference and choice to be made when choosing a WFOE or a representative office. As with any business process, the key here is in understanding the details, differences and requirements.
Our guide to Open a Representative Office in China
At FDI China, we have many years' experience advising companies on their setup options and aiding them to open a representative office in China.
Take a look at the details for the representative office setup that we provide here. We would welcome a discussion of your plans for a Shanghai representative office or a wider China representative office. Opening an office in China is an exciting first step to doing business and we look forward to helping you start this.
Key-points of a Representative Office
Why choosing a Representative Office?
Despite the major limitation of not making a profit in China, there are many good reasons to open a representative office in China. For many companies, this lighter option is the best to go for.
- Although it cannot make a profit, a rep office can carry out any non-profit making business activities in China.
- As the simplest form of Chinese company for non-residents to set up, a representative office has the lowest cost.
- No capitalization is needed. Although a WFOE in theory now requires no minimum capitalisation, in practice capital injection is needed and is hard to extract once made. A rep office does not need this, lowering cost and risk.
- Much faster setup time and complexity than for a WFOE. A representative office can normally be set up in several months less than a WFOE.
- Much lower tax and HR administration burden than for a full WFOE.
- A representative office can hire both local and foreign staff, with employment and payroll handled by a Chinese agency.
Pre-establishment considerations
Opening an office in China is a complex task, but best approached with good advance planning. At FDI China we have successfully opened many china representative offices and we know the value in early consideration of set up specifics. This will both help you establish if a rep office structure is right for your business, and speed the eventual set up process.
Some key areas to consider before opening a rep office in China:
– Company location
As with any company in China, one city location must be chosen for company registration. This will be linked to the company name and is very difficult to change later. Shanghai representative offices are a popular choice but are not the only options. Consider the location of potential staff, partners, suppliers, and Free Trade Zone preferences for example.
– Company name
The choice of the company name for a rep office is arguably not as critical as for a WFOE, as the company is not selling directly to customers. It is still however an important part of the branding and will be scrutinized by AIC for availability and correctness. The format for naming a rep office is "Company Name + City + Representative Office."
– Company structure
Note that (following rule changes in 2010) the parent company of a rep office must be at least 2 years old. In addition, the law states that rep office registration is only valid if the parent office remains registered. This limits the use of SPV or holding company structures as is common with WFOE setup.
– Tax and expense planning
It is important to consider that a rep office is taxed even though it derives no profit. This is usually based on the expenses of the rep office, and has risen in recent years from 10% to closer to 15%. A WFOE of course is taxed instead on its actual income / profit.
– Staff requirements
A rep office can hire staff in China, but this is not as flexible as permitted for a WFOE. Staff will need to be hired and managed using an employment agency (FDI China can assist with this) rather than directly by the company. There is also a limit on foreign employees of 4, including the chief representative.
– Future plans in China
For many companies, opening a rep office, with its lower cost and complexity, is their best start-up option in China. It is worth considering options carefully at the outset however if you know that a transition to a WFOE structure is preferable within a short timeframe.
With simplifications in recent years to the WFOE set up procedures, application methods, and capital requirements, it may be advantageous to move straight to that rather than go through two separate setup procedures. Our advisers can discuss this in detail with you depending on your current situation and future plans.
China Representative Office required documents
The documentation required for representative office registration is much less cumbersome than what is needed for a WFOE. There are strict requirements however, and it is best to start preparing documentation as early as possible.
In general the following documents will be needed, but this can vary for different company types or operating location.
- Representative office application form.
- Passport copies, photos, CV and appointment letter for the rep office chief representative.
- Office rental contract (in city of registration, must be in commercial building and valid for at least one year).
- Certification, registration and articles of association of the parent company.
- Bank reference letter for parent company (showing time with bank and good standing).
Note that all of these documents relating to the parent company will need to have a Chinese translation, notarized by the Chinese embassy.
How to set-up a Representative Office in China?
We provide here an outline of the steps required to open a representative office in China. This is not a challenging process, but it does involve liaison with several different Chinese authorities. The procedure here is based on our extensive experience working with many different clients.
Obtain approval for company name
The first step in opening an office in China is to choose a name. Company names are strictly regulated for all types of company. A proposed name should be checked for availability, and that it does not contradict any rules regarding special characters or words. This is then submitted to the local AIC (Administration of Industry and Commerce) for verification and approval.
Sign rental lease for office space
It is a requirement for representative office application that an appropriate rental agreement is provided. This must be in the city of registration, of at least 12 months duration, and be in an approved commercial (non-residential) property. The responsibility is on the applicant to verify property status properly through the landlord's documentation.
Make application to AIC for registration
The application form and all required documentation are submitted to the local AIC. Provided everything is in order, a business registration certificate usually takes around 2 weeks to be issued. At this point, the representative office is fully licensed and established.
Carve company chops
Chops, or seals, are used for a representative office just as they are for any Chinese company. These represent the highest level of company authorization. Separate chops are needed in different areas and are obtained through the Public Security Bureau (PSB).
Register for tax payment with the local tax bureau
Tax will need to be paid from the date of registration, usually calculated as a percentage of total expenses.
Obtain visas for foreign employees
Application is made via the PSB, and visas will be needed for the rep office chief representative and any other foreign employee (up to 4 in total).
Open Chinese bank account
A basic Chinese RMB account is needed for company day to day spend. If foreign exchange is required, we can also apply for a foreign exchange registration certificate.


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While the water leak that sabotaged a meeting at Turffontein earlier this month may be unrelated to Thursday's Vaal track concerns, as a collective within weeks of each other they do raise questions about the general competency of the track management up North.
These kind of things happen too often and take us back to loose ends from 2017 and investigations – by Phumelela and the NHA – that don't seem to have produced any results.
Again, we must ask – do the Stipes and track management not do a pre-meeting inspection?
On Thursday, the jockeys raised concerns about the state of the classic track and an impromptu inspection was held after the fourth race. An insider tells us that they were unhappy from the second race already.
The course clearly exhibited holes – see the two way radio in the craters on the pics provided to us.
The official Stipes Report says:
Following the running of race 4 concerns were raised by both trainers and jockeys regarding the underfoot track conditions. A panel was formed in terms of rule 126.96.36.199 and a track inspection was carried out. It was deemed safe to continue racing, however, the trainers were granted permission to scratch their horses in terms of rule 4.2.16. As a result of this races 5, 6 and 7 were rescheduled.
We have learnt that the local track manager was pulled up for providing too much information too freely to the trainers on track. One jockey told us that he failed to understand how with three track options, that they still could not properly prepare the racing surface of the day.
Punters and the tote were affected as some trainers exercised their options to withdraw their runners without penalty.
So that's it?
No investigation by Phumelela or the NHA.
So it will happen again.
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17 comments on "Vaal Track – Life Goes On"
It just goes from BAD to WORSE!!! Nobody takes responsibility because Nobody Cares!!
And so should the track manager advise the trainers of the going underfoot.That is a primary requirement for the welfare of the runners and riders.We are in the realm of being afraid to speak truth to power and the ensuing sanctions by the ones on high
We used to have the best racecourses in the country. We now have the worst. Makes you think doesn't it. So much for affirmative action.
In all fairness the remainder of the meeting should have been abandoned like the Turffontein saga.
Trainers were given the opportunity to scratch their runners ,what about the us the punters??
Our exotics were left to the favorites and we all the story with that.Total disregard.When will we matter.
This is what happens when people who have no interest in racing are in charge.
Now Rd, you don't seem to understand. An investigation would mean people have to do their jobs. how on earth could you, and punters, possibly expect that!
Mr Editor perhaps you could confirm the cost cutting by Phumelela that has seen the Vaal track staff cut in half. I have been told this by more than one Vaal trainer, Simply put, the allegation is the Vaal is understaffed and we can expect this to continue.
A few weeks ago, I stopped at Vaal, en route to Sales. I drove around the tracks, on the access road. It was heartbreaking to see the deterioration in a year. It has gone backwards by a distance. Actually a disgrace.
Yes, the ground staff have been cut. Costs have been cut. There is only one way now and that is downwards. PGL's exit strategy will leave the Game in Tatters, with no way of bringing it back to the proper standards which they took over.
I would like to read Ian Jayes comments, if he went past there now, after having Trained for so many years on proper tracks with proper courses and facilities and him having been at Vaal for so long.
Ian warned us all, for a few years, that this would happen. And it has happened.
partners and i have decent horse hopefully runninng on 27th sept will personally walk on track before meeting if track full of holes no race for horse gatvol of this rubbish will incourage other owners to scratch horses too
Mr. Jayes,what has affirmative action got to do with the track conditions?
Where's the good news with SA racing, then ? We get labelled for continually been critical ! Not much works properly in our racing anymore.
Should we grateful then, when a photo finish is correctly posted, a jockey weighs out and in according to the rules, enough vets are hired to see that the beautiful horse is not abused ?
Should we ?
Hip Hip hooray. Most of this general "crumbling down of the racing foundation" is due to corporatization and board-room decisions to keep Shareholders happy…… Phumelela !!
In reply to James George, the simple answer is the people appointed to do the job are not up to it or don't care. Until people start losing their jobs for not performing it will not change. I am told Turffontein is not much better.
Jesus wept.
I am one of the passionate bunch of people about to incur my form on wrath on Phumelela and yes, well done Mattheyse for predicting this , I definitely am going to say I told you so. It is a pity that the passionate group is so small when it comes to vocalizing the obvious abuses that the operator makes on such a regular,nauseating basis.
Traditionally this was Vaal sand season and the Emerald Cup time. This was also the time to give grass tracks a well deserved break in the heart of a harsh Highveld winter. In the absence of the sand, there has been no choice but to pound the living hell out of the turf. You reap what you sow and it is crystal clear exactly where the blame should lie here. It lays unmistakably at the door of Phumelela who cannot provide a racing surface that is safe to horse and jockey throughout the season. This is indisputable when the shenanigans around protests by the jocks about racing surfaces are taken into account. The RA mice need to accept their portion of blame here too, where were these clowns when the decision to close the Vaal sand took place?
Whilst on the blame game topic, perhaps Phumelela should explain why they have cut back on staff allocated to maintain the racing tracks? Perhaps we should also be told about an alleged "all weather" track that is being touted to be built on the INSIDE of the inside track? God help you owners if this rumour has any substance.
Assumptions are dangerous and probably arise from lack of communication and missed appointments. Because the name is not in the book does not mean all interest is lost. As for the kind words about candidacy, clearly things are worse than even I imagined.
Could get a whole lot worse than Mr Reid ,step on up to the plate boy,


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MADELINE ASHBY'S SECOND NOVEL, a sequel to her first, is engaging and better written than her debut, but it doesn't address many of the flaws of the original. Ashby's novels are set in a universe where humanity has created human-like robots, called "vN," designed to carry out the tasks that human beings are no longer interested in undertaking. The technology was originally developed by New Eden, a cult that ostensibly wanted to create companions for all the sinners who would be left on Earth after Judgment Day. Originally vN were designed to satisfy the desires of "perverts" — pedophiles, mostly — as the cult saw the creation of such companions as an act of mercy. To prevent the robots from harming or killing the sinners, even at their request, a fail-safe was designed — à la Asimov's famous laws of robotics — that ensured no vN could ever harm a human or even watch a human being harmed without either intervening or shutting down on the spot.
While an original construct, Ashby's world-building in this, her second, novel still does not make clear how and why vN were eventually utilized to fill low-paying, manual-labor jobs. Supposedly New Eden sold the technology to commercial companies who then manufactured a vN model best suited for nursing, one designed to work in rainforests, and so on. Most of Ashby's construction of her world relies on the idea that vN were never truly necessary to humanity, merely useful. And when their usefulness waned, they turned into homeless vagabonds or had to rely on the kindness of humans to take them in in exchange for various services.
Ashby's attempt to paint vN as an oppressed minority — she draws on many parallels with real-world civil-rights struggles when describing society's attitudes toward vN — was one I never found quite convincing. The book never addresses why vN weren't used for space exploration, for example, as superhuman pilots of spacecraft who could live for eternity and endure harsh conditions. Or why they didn't find their place in the financial industry, which could surely use entities with unlimited computational power and no need for sleep.
In her first novel vN: The First Machine Dynasty, Ashby introduced us to Amy, a vN raised by a human father and a vN mother who kept growing at an artificially slow pace (vN can reach full maturity within a few months if fed sufficiently) in order to experience a human childhood. Like all vN, Amy's mother was capable of cloning herself in a process called "iterating" that physically resembles a human pregnancy. At five, Amy's family was attacked by her grandmother, the vN revolutionary Portia, who is tired of human oppression and has spent generations trying to iterate an offspring who could help her put humanity in its place. Although Amy's mother turns out to be a disappointment, Amy herself is the heir Portia's been looking for since, as is discovered in the attack, Amy lacks the fail-safe mechanism that makes her incapable of watching or aiding in human suffering.
Perhaps the most interesting and innovative element Ashby brings to the cyborg genre is the idea that the fail-safe, a mechanism humans designed simply to make their machines obey and protect them, in fact obliterates a vN's free will. The reason Portia's cause has trouble gaining any traction among vN is that vN are predisposed to falling in love with humans and viewing them through the rosy, helpless lens of infatuation. It's not simply that vN are physically incapable of disobeying — it's that with enough exposure they begin to want to obey humans.
The starkest and most brilliant example of this is when, in Ashby's first novel, Javier, Amy's newfound best friend and vN confidante, talks of how a human woman he had an affair with sold one of his children at a supermarket parking lot and not only did he not stop her but in fact thought her actions were moral and correct. Once he stopped interacting with this woman, he regained his critical faculties and felt used and angry. Away from humans, Javier and all other vN are capable of making their own decisions. But when around them, the fail-safe makes vN incapable of saying no.
iD: The Second Machine Dynasty is the continuation of Amy and Javier's story, both of them now living on a secluded island of Amy's creation where they and other vN can be safe from humans and create their own little world. Javier's many children, ranging in age from several years to a few months, reside on the island as well. Although Amy only ever wanted the human world to leave her alone, the humans, of course, refuse to do so.
New Eden, now disgraced and mostly disbanded, its leader having been convicted of sexually assaulting children and many of its members discovered to be pedophiles, sends a minister to Amy's island who convinces Amy she should let him stay for a while and observe. Although Amy suspects Mitch intends to hurt her, she has no fear of him as, being the only vN not affected by the fail-safe, she knows she could kill him at any time. Mitch, however, takes a different approach and instead manipulates Javier into killing Amy by feeding her poisonous food. He achieves this by using Javier's fail-safe as leverage, and when Javier offers him sex in exchange for Mitch leaving them alone, he rapes Javier and forces him to harm Amy anyway.
After Amy's death, Javier embarks on a journey to attempt to bring her consciousness back, hoping she managed to escape in one form or another. Javier's journey through the world is also his journey through his old life, the people he's known and adventures he's had, as he cashes in old favors, meets his father for the first time since he was a child, and learns that at least one of his children survived the attack on Amy's island. Raised in prison, where he ended up as a child because of a crime his father urged him to commit, and having lived alone for most of his life, Javier has spent much of his time trading his sexual services for money. Always appealing to rich humans because of his good looks, Javier has lived the life of a kept man, until his lovers eventually grew tired of him. In vN, he was positioned as the contrast to Amy's innocence and sheltered suburban experiences. In iD, however, Ashby doesn't delve deeper into the questions regarding free will, consent, and sexual assault that her world-building seems designed to explore.
In Javier's mind the difference between the affairs he's had with humans and Mitch's violent rape is very clear. Though Mitch raped him, —Javier, being a robot, could have pushed Mitch away or physically stopped him at any point without causing Mitch any physical harm and thus awakening the fail-safe. Mitch's actions were coercive because he intended to force Javier into a sexual act. But Javier's previous lovers, including the one who sold his child, are never assigned blame for coercing Javier into anything.
This sidesteps, disappointingly, the meatiest, grittiest, most fascinating aspect of Ashby's universe. Can a species biologically designed to obey and adore humans ever act of its own accord around them? Is there any freedom for robots at all if we restrict them to never being able to harm us? Is giving them true freedom necessarily also giving them the ability to eradicate us? Can we be truly moral, claim to treat them fairly, unless we grant them the ability to destroy us? Ashby's universe seems specifically designed to raise these questions, yet in both her novels, she chooses to ignore them. Javier tells Amy multiple times about how humans have a pull over him, how he loses his sense of self when he's around them, how he starts out thinking he's in control and then loses the ability to object to any of their actions. And how despite this process repeating itself, Javier is forced to continue to interact with humans and rely on them for survival.
The book deals constantly with issues of gender and sexuality. Javier identifies as a man but has also given birth many times, subverting the traditional relationship between biology and gender. Javier also makes a living thanks to his charm and good looks, characteristics that are more commonly associated with women protagonists. However, Ashby's timid world-building keeps these subversive elements from significantly impacting the story. Javier's view of sexual assault is simplistic, and the book never draws any parallels between the culture of rape and the overall atmosphere of fear of sexual assault that vN have to endure. Furthermore, most of the men Javier meets (and almost none of the women) are pedophiles, and pedophilia is used by Ashby as both characterization and plot device. Aside from being repetitive, this serves to reduce the complexity of iD's universe. Instead of dealing with shades of gray, the book often falls back on using pedophilia as an explanation for a character's history or motivations.
As with vN, iD creates compelling characters and maintains momentum and pacing admirably. A few chapters in the book becomes impossible to put down, as Javier journeys across the world to resurrect Amy, running across old friends and foes and getting to the heart of New Eden, the genesis of vN creation. Javier's journey is both physical and personal — he must confront the relationships he's built with his children, the decisions his father made when Javier was little that now, as a grown man, he sees in a different light. Being inside Javier's head, with his guilt over his betrayal of Amy, all his various regrets and accomplishments, is fascinating and engaging. Javier yearns for forgiveness, for safety, for someone to accept him as he is, and all of these are common human struggles that are easy to identify with.
The book has excellent pacing. In both of her novels, Ashby includes a seemingly unrelated prologue that gives the reader vital information about her characters' world before delving into the point of view of the protagonist. In iD, the prologue is shorter, more succinct, and better executed than in vN, and the strategy overall works well to let Ashby focus on the emotional plot once the details of establishing the world have been taken care of. Overall the book is an easy, engaging read, with strong, interesting characters but unfortunately flawed world-building.
Marina Berlin is a film and literary critic.


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Almond RoccaBy Nazia Shaik - MASTER CHEF
Almond rocca
Recipe below
Recipe credit : @fehmz
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This is how I made it:
500g butter
2 cups of chopped almonds or any other nuts you want to mix in
2 cups of sugar
½ cup of water
4 tablespoons liquid glucose
Chocolate for decorating.
You want to add the butter, sugar and water to a pan and let it boil until its pale and sunshine yellow, stir a few times with a wooden spoon. You want all the sugar to dissolve well.
After about 10 minutes, add the liquid glucose and you will notice that the mixture turns to a caramel colour almost immediately. Let it cook and keep stirring every now and again. You don't want it to burn but a slightly brown colour is ok. Trust your nose and eyes.
After about 5-10 minutes, you will see that the mixture gets a slightly darker colour. Add the chopped nuts and let them cook for a bit if you like, I only let it cook for about 3 minutes and switched off the stove.
Mix together well and pour into a pan that has a silpat sheet. Let it harden, drizzle over your chocolate, crack into shards once all is dry. If you want more uniform pieces, you want to indent the cut lines while it's hardening so that it breaks along those lines when it's totally hard.
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Theological Exegesis
Jim West
Quartz Hill School of Theology
August 2010
Since the late 19th century, the historical-critical method has held sway in biblical scholarship. Students entering university track careers or the pastorate have been taught – if not how to do, at least what they are – form criticism, text criticism, redaction criticism, source criticism, and all the rest of the "critical methodologies." These tools, we are told, are useful for addressing the "who, what, and when" of the Bible and thus deepening our comprehension.
But have the various methodological tools really assisted scholars in untangling the textual web or have they left their practitioners with more questions than answers? And if they simply provoke more questions, then what is their ultimate purpose or "end game"?
In my opinion, these are important questions which more and more scholars are asking.1 Where have textual criticism and redaction criticism alone gotten us, for instance? Are we any more certain of the text of Matthew, say, than we were 200 years ago? Are we any more convinced that the Synoptic Problem has finally been solved or that there is even a probable solution or consensus concerning a solution? Is biblical scholarship inching forward incrementally or is historical criticism simply running in circles with solutions to problems offered and debated and re-offered and re-debated in an endless and eternal cycle? We are all doubtlessly aware that theories concerning, for example, the Synoptic problem, have appeared, been embraced, fallen out of favor, and then been "rediscovered'" and revamped by a later generation2. Too, the same questions about the historicity of the Patriarchs and the conquest and other Old Testament events have made the rounds for ages. Either solutions aren't possible or if possible, they remain unconvincing to many.
It seems to me, at any rate, that biblical studies cannot move forward any further along the historical-critical path alone. Furthermore, it seems to me that the only useful approach to biblical studies which can move us forward is theological exegesis. And, to be honest, returning to our roots in theological exegesis as practiced most efficiently in the Reformation writings of Zwingli, Luther, and Calvin.
Since I doubt that my simply stating that fact will persuade anyone, I'll, in what follows, choose a passage, show how the Reformers "theologically exegeted" it, and then offer an example from a modern commentary and you, the reader, will be free to decide which methodology actually "gets at" the meaning of the text and which lies flat.
I've chosen to approach the subject of exegesis in this way because it is my view that the purpose of all exegesis is understanding. Understanding "who, what, and when" (the historical critical questions) is essential but without answering the 'why and how' (the theological questions), exegesis remains unfinished and the text therefore unexplained (which may be precisely why so much historical-critical work has been weighed in the balances and found wanting).
To say it a bit differently, historical-critical tools are useful but in and of themselves inadequate. Theological exegesis is the missing link in most modern biblical scholarship. The "cold dry facts" which historical criticism provides us are just that: cold, dry, and lifeless. Something more is needed or the Bible simply becomes a relic of the past: a collection of "memories" without meaning.
In his exposition of Romans 1:28, Huldrych Zwingli writes:
For if they will not retain God in their knowledge, or nourish their hungry soul with a sweet hope in God, God the righteous Judge will undoubtedly fill their hearts with the foreboding, fear and anguish of eternal torment, so that not having the desire to enter now upon eternal life in quiet expectation, they begin to experience already that eternal perdition which in the world to come they will fulfill eternally. So then, though they have no concern for eternal blessedness, they have a concern about eternal loss. And for our present purpose it is enough that they do experience within themselves some concern for eternity, whether it be eternal torment or eternal felicity.3
Zwingli here presents not simply the "who, what, and when" of the verse, but the "why and how." He penetrates the mere letter of the text to the heart of the text, which is precisely what theological exegesis is capable of doing and which is precisely what historical-criticism is incapable of doing.
John Calvin writes of Romans 1:28:
There is an evident comparison to be observed in these words, by which is strikingly set forth the just relation between sin and punishment. As they chose not to continue in the knowledge of God, which alone guides our minds to true wisdom, the Lord gave them a perverted mind, which can choose nothing that is right. And by saying, that they chose not, (non probasse - approved not,) it is the same as though he had said, that they pursued not after the knowledge of God with the attention they ought to have done, but, on the contrary, turned away their thoughts resignedly from God. He then intimates, that they, making a depraved choice, preferred their own vanities to the true God; and thus the error, by which they were deceived, was voluntary. To do those things which were not meet As he had hitherto referred only to one instance of abomination, which prevailed indeed among many, but was not common to all, he begins here to enumerate vices from which none could be found free: for though every vice, as it has been said, did not appear in each individual, yet all were guilty of some vices, so that every one might separately be accused of manifest depravity. As he calls them in the first instance not meet, understand him as saying, that they were inconsistent with every decision of reason, and alien to the duties of men: for he mentions it as an evidence of a perverted mind, that men addicted themselves, without any reflection, to those vices, which common sense ought to have led them to renounce. But it is labor in vain so to connect these vices, as to make them dependent one on another, since this was not Paul's design; but he set them down as they occurred to his mind. What each of them signifies, we shall very briefly explain.4
Calvin too probes beneath the surface of the text to the meaning. And he does so in a thoroughly engaging way. It is not the mere relation of facts which Calvin is concerned with but with true explanation, true exegesis. Calvin's explanation shows us in a remarkably clear way how far short simple historical-critical exegesis falls by comparison.
Our third exemplar of theological exegesis is Martin Luther, who observes concerning our verse:
And since they did not see fit, tried or tested it negligently, to acknowledge God, so that their heart would not become blind through the loss of the knowledge of God; to this, I say, they did not pay much attention. Therefore: God gave them up, by a fitting punishment and through just condemnation, to a base mind, a perverse mind, to have a taste for and be influenced in the direction of things perverse, to do those things which are not proper, which are unworthy of human beings. 5
Luther is not as detailed as Calvin but his meaning is nonetheless clear and his exegesis not only historically accurate (in terms of what the historical critics might tell us) but theologically insightful.
Fortunately the fine science of theological exegesis didn't end with the Reformation. In more recent years, Adolf Schlatter has written some extraordinarily important theological commentaries on the entire New Testament6. And, as mentioned above, Baker has begun publishing the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible. Even more recently Eisenbrauns has instituted the Journal of Theological Interpretation. Hence, what I am suggesting is not new. But theological exegesis still has not, in my estimation, been granted its rightful place in the universe of biblical studies, and in fact, it is looked down on in some quarters. If this were not so, special commentaries and journals devoted to it wouldn't be necessary and its practice would be standard.
Is theological exegesis, though, nothing more than eisegesis? Most certainly not. Theological exegesis is dependent upon a text correctly established, words correctly defined, and Sitz im Leben as clearly delimited as possible. Theological exegesis is simply the opposite side of the coin of hermeneutics. Historical criticism resides on the obverse side of the coin, and theological exegesis on the reverse. And just as a coin is no coin apart from possessing two sides, exegesis is no exegesis apart from possessing the two sides of historical criticism and theological interpretation. These methods are not mutually exclusive but mutually interdependent.
Nevertheless, is a purely historical-critical approach all that bad? After all, it seems to have served the needs of many academics well enough for a very long time now. Pulling a commentary from your shelf will generally offer plenty of evidence of that fact. Entire series have been based upon a purely historical approach. For instance, the International Critical Commentary, the Anchor Bible Commentary, the Old Testament Library (the volumes by American contributors especially- the older German contributions actually offering a good bit of theological reflection) and of course Hermeneia all focus almost exclusively on historical issues with nary a glance towards the theological significance of the text.
Returning to our test text, Romans 1:28, a leading commentator (James Dunn)7 exegetes the verse phrase by phrase and describes all manner of contemporary evidence concerning words and their meanings. When he does turn to an explanation (in a completely separate section of the commentary), he does a fine job of it theologically. But herein lies the problem of modern exegesis: the commentary is organized in such a way that historical-critical issues are separated from theological observations as though the one were distinct from the other. Why? The Interpreter's Bible followed the same procedure as those familiar with it will remember. At the top of the page historical-critical issues were discussed and at the bottom theological exegesis was offered. The New Interpreter's Bible follows the same procedure with the theological exegesis moved to the end of each textual unit. The Word Biblical Commentary too adopts this methodology. The problem, however, is that by dividing historical criticism from theological exegesis an unnecessary bifurcation is introduced.
It is for this reason that the approaches of Schlatter and Calvin and other theologically adept and exegetically competent scholars are to be preferred, since those scholars combine linguistic (historical) analysis with theological interpretation. And they do so because they have recognized that one must be set beside the other and not separated out and segregated from each other. Or, to borrow a fine phrase from another, theological interpretation is:
… a recovery of ways of reading the Bible that, while not dismissing historical and literary concerns, go on to engage the word of God and thus to tear down the iron curtain that has for too long separated biblical studies and systematic theology.8
Commentators should be urged to follow the methodology of combining historical analysis with theological interpretation so that readers of their volumes learn that exegesis is both historical and theological in nature. Historical exegesis alone is insufficient because it lacks explanatory power, and theological exegesis alone is without proper foundation in an accurate understanding of scripture.9 This, of course, means that theologians have to become exegetes and exegetes have to become theologians. But that discussion is for another time.
1 Think, for example, of the recently inaugurated Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible.
2 Mark Goodacre's work is a case in point.
3 Huldrych Zwingli, On the Clarity and Certainty of the Word of God, in Zwingli and Bullinger, ed. G. Bromiley. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1953, p. 60.
4 John Calvin's Commentary on Romans, accessed online at http://www.ccel.org/ccel/calvin/calcom38.v.vii.html on 26 July, 2010.
5 Martin Luther, (1999, c1972). Vol. 25: Luther's works, vol. 25 : Lectures on Romans (J. J. Pelikan, H. C. Oswald & H. T. Lehmann, Ed.). Luther's Works (25:13). Saint Louis: Concordia Publishing House.
6 Adolf Schlatter, Erläuterungen zum Neuen Testament (10 volumes): Stuttgart: Calwer Verlag, 1961.
7 James D.G. Dunn, Word Biblical Commentary, Vol. 38a: Romans 1-8. Dallas: Word Books, 1988.
8 Kevin J. Vanhoozer, on a 'blurb' for the Journal of Theological Interpretation website, http://www.eisenbrauns.com, accessed 27 July 2010.
9 Anyone who reads Karl Barth's famous 'Romans' knows full well what happens when theology is cut loose from scripture's historical moorings: one learns a lot about the theology of the author and nothing about the theology of the Scriptures.


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tacky but with the holiday season fast approaching the idea shouldn't be
discarded altogether. After all let's face it. Over the years many of us
collected old wrapping paper just for this reason.
Having been given gifts with spectacular or beautiful wrap that just
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Well, now's the time to dig that collection out of the closet and
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That being the case, here are a few things to consider while trying to
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• Tape/glue: Most used wrapping paper, even if it's in great condition,
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areas in question and if not, decipher whether they can be removed while
leaving most of the paper in tact. This requires nothing more than
scissors and some patience and once it's taken care of you should be
good to go.
• Crinkles/creases: Ok. This will be the biggest obstacle you'll come up
against because no matter how careful you were peeling the paper off the
original gift marks of some kind will remain where it was folded and
bent. In an effort to remove or flatten some of the crinkles and creases
resting something heavy on the paper for a day or so may help but
chances are they won't go away completely. Some solutions include the
1. If you have enough of the same paper cut scraps from other
sections to put over an old fold or wrinkle lining up the patch in a way
so it isn't too obvious.
2. Try and cover up the spots with ribbons, stars or other types of
decorative wrapping accessories.
3. Look through your arts and crafts supplies and see if there's
anything else you can use to hide imperfections. This may include
glitter or even going over areas with colored pencil, marker or pastels.
Either way it's all about using your creative mind to transform a few
flaws into a great looking presentation.
• Scraps: Sometimes used wrapping paper just wasn't stored properly and
the crinkles and creases are too much to cover. Nevertheless, before
tossing it in the recycling bin and running out to buy new materials you
may be able to salvage portions of the paper and use it in a different
way. All it takes is a little ingenuity and a lot of imagination to put
those wrapping paper leftovers to good use. For example try this:
1. If enough newsprint or white or colored paper is
available wrap the gift as if you were using regular wrapping paper.
2. Focusing on the leftover scraps of used wrap cut out
holiday oriented shapes and attach them to the paper covering the gift.
A stencil could be a goof tool for making shapes.
3. Fill in any open space with your favorite medium or if
it juxtaposes nicely with everything around it leave it blank.
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text: As a triple major in Forensic Science, Chemistry and Biology, Bryan Foley has a whole lot of "want to." He believes that being successful takes a lot of dedication and he studies hard, sometimes until 2 a.m.—even on the weekends. "I come from a family of mechanics, coal miners, pipe layers. I'm the First person in my family to go to college," says the Pipestem native. "As a First generation college student, you have no idea what you're going into. It's so difficult. To come to Fairmont State and for the teachers to be so receptive and so understanding of your needs, you can't find that anywhere else." He likes the fact that he has a personal relationship with his College of Science and Technology professors, who have an open door policy. "I have the phone numbers of four different faculty members that I can think of right off the top of my head," Bryan says. "I texted the professor I have for Analytical Chemistry at 10 p.m., and she sent me back a text and said, 'Well, I think this is your problem.' I like the fact that I'm not a number. Here I'm Bryan Foley and my teachers know my name." He offers this advice to students making their college choice: "If you're looking for attention, if you're looking for a community and a family, then Fairmont State is here for you."


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Dec 10, 2004 - Back to where you once belonged
Its friday morning, we've packed up our bikes, climbing gear, clothes, and sunscreen. Simon and Jit our "wedding planners" are picking us up in an hour to take us to lunch then the airport. We've said our goodbyes to everyone else. Tuesday was my last climbing day. I climbed with Thomas, a wild Austrian who's been living in Chiang Mai for half a year or so. He and I flailed on tough new route for half the day, then took a pickup back into town. All said it was a great final climbing day. I checked the weather in SF today 51-62 degrees,...Jump to full entry
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Welcome back my Suns and Magic fans.
Eric Bledsoe and the Suns will take on Serge Ibaka and the Magic.
PLEASE NOTE: Most games will be on NBA League pass and while I don't know if you have access to that or not I will still provide the links. Second, there are a lot of games that air on local stations but depending on what area you live in you may not be able to get coverage, but I will still provide a link to any local stations that are airing the game. If you are not able to get it, I'm sorry for that.
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With today's technology, it's a little easier to watch games on your TV, computer or tablet, but the kicker is to find an actual LEGIT stream. I am careful as to what I download or play on my devices and I take my time and do research for every game. I check websites, local and national to make sure I provide myself with the best and safest way to enjoy a stream. I will do the same for you.
.Remember to always check your local listings as well.
We have the Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic. The game is televised on NBA League Pass.
Here is where you can watch or listen to the Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic live stream.
Date: Wednesday, November 23
Start Time: 7:00 p.m. (EST)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
TV: FOX Sports


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Elias Nagwano fled his native Congo in 2013. Directly affected by the war, he had to leave everything behind to seek safety in Uganda. From everyday challenges to life-changing decisions, he tells us how he has managed to rebuild his life and realize his dreams despite everything.
Going back to school many years after leaving, leaving your roots behind and starting over in a country where you don't speak the language — nobody said it would be easy! Nevertheless, I had to establish new roots and integrate into Ugandan society, learn to speak the language like a native, and put myself in a position to choose a profession out of passion, not just out of necessity.
Humanitarian work — now, that was my passion. During the six semesters it took for me to get my bachelor's in management of humanitarian organizations, I spent whole days at the university library and long nights debating and perfecting dissertations with my classmates.
The only sticking point was that I had major financial problems. All I had were my savings, which, without a scholarship or a job, were barely enough to keep me going. Then, without warning, tuition fees were raised. I really had to tighten my belt.
Some weeks, on a tiny budget, I battled anxiety, constantly looking over my shoulder. After the war, torture, hunger, losing track of my family, I wasn't going to give up because of a few shillings. I was lucky enough to be able to count on my classmates, who would slip me 20,000 shillings here, 50,000 there. It wasn't a huge amount (50,000 shillings is about $15 US), but it helped.
And not all of my compatriots were lucky enough to be able to learn a trade or put a roof over their own heads. I was hired by an association that helped newly arrived refugees settle in Kampala, and during my office hours I met with families in need who were living in the slums. We didn't really have the resources to give out money or supplies, so we mostly just helped people get settled; we told them where to go to find cheap housing and basic food and how to better manage their budgets. But more than anything, I spent long hours listening to their stories. Heavy bags of trauma and frustration were emptied at my feet, and my own story replayed itself before my eyes.
Their distress reminded me of my own– but I was lucky enough to know where I was going. I would soon be able to turn my volunteer work into a job, earn a salary and finally help my fellow humans in need. There was only one thing left to do before I got my bachelor's — an internship.
While I was dropping off applications, I ran into the director of a humanitarian research organization that had just opened in Kampala. He had no employees yet at the time, but was looking for someone to launch a study on the Congolese refugees living in the slums of the capital. Who better to help me? He took me on as an intern, and I took him on an insider's tour of my community, from one impoverished slum to another. Soon, we were asked to do studies in refugee camps across the country. The projects kept coming and I was hired.
The team grew exponentially in less than a year, and expatriate colleagues from around the world came to work with us. Our objective was to provide aid organizations with the evidence they needed to scale their programs, using a science-based research protocol. We met thousands of people in the slums in our quest to understand what and where the needs really were. Our research influenced decision making within NGOs, at the national level and at the UN level. It's a heavy responsibility. In the field, I manage a team of 40 people, and I feel like I'm useful to my fellow refugees, giving them a bit of hope and a chance to have their voices heard.
My boss and I spend hours discussing asylum policy and migratory flows to better interpret the data we receive. She's from France, and she has explained to me that in Europe, people are scared of refugees and migrants, that more and more politicians are talking about closing the borders, that expressing solidarity with undocumented migrants can sometimes even be illegal.
While the poor get poorer and the rich get richer, the Old World is afraid of being overwhelmed by the rest of the world's misery. But when my boss asked if I had ever thought of immigrating to France, I said it had never crossed my mind. Like most of my compatriots, I had found, right here, the only thing I was looking for when I fled the war: safety. Not to mention that the cost of travelling to Europe is well out of reach for most of us.
Europe is shaking in its boots at the idea of being "invaded" by a few tens of thousands of migrants each year, while Uganda alone is hosting more than a million of us. Did you know that more than 90 per cent of world migration is from Southern countries to Southern countries, never touching Europe or North America? Even without the kind of social safety net that is available in countries like France, we can live comfortably in a developing country like Uganda. If I've managed to reach that point today, it's due to my own efforts and to faith.
The church was where I received — and gave– the most support. In the life of a person in exile, faith takes on a whole new role. I was able to forgive my torturers, relearn how to share and find the strength to start working on projects for the future.
But most importantly, I met my wife through the church. Her name is Linda. I met her at a service on a day like any other. We chatted a bit. Like me, she's a Congolese refugee who arrived in Uganda without any family. We liked each other right away, and we spent some lovely lighthearted moments together. She was working in a beauty salon and I was still a student.
During this time, some of her brothers and sisters sought and received asylum in Canada. Thanks to the family reunification policy encouraged by the UN, she was able to go live with them in Montreal. I didn't have that opportunity, but I was very happy for her, that she could start a new chapter, full of promise and surrounded by her family.
Just before she left, I dared to propose to her. What a joyful moment it was when she said yes! As soon as she could, she came back so we could get married and celebrate in the country that brought us together. That was a year and a half ago.
Not long after that, she had to go back to Canada…but not entirely alone this time! Our son was born in Canada! What a joy! My only regret is having to wait so long before meeting my son. He'll be six months old soon, and a trip to North America is still out of reach for me; I'm also very busy with work. With my $400 monthly salary, I do all I can to help my wife, who has to raise our son by herself on the other side of the world. When the baby's a bit bigger, Linda will be able to get a job. For now, the social assistance she receives in Canada is a bit tight, so I send a bit of money when I can to support them both.
When I've saved up enough money, I'll join them. Maybe I can start a new life in Canada and work to help refugees, like I do here. Or maybe I'll get a master's degree in the US or in Europe, to get an even better job in international cooperation. Or maybe my family and I will be able to go back home to the Congo one day. For now, I feel at home here in Uganda.
In collaboration with Lou Thaller
Translated from French Ruby Pratka
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Stephen Port: Families of serial killer's victims a step closer to solving 'unanswered questions'
PUBLISHED: 16:24 14 August 2018 | UPDATED: 16:36 14 August 2018
The families of serial killer Stephen Port's victims are a step closer to getting answers to questions surrounding the murders.
Donna and Jenny Taylor – sisters of Dagenham victim Jack Taylor – said today (August 14): "We are pleased the process has started and hope we're getting closer to the many unanswered questions we have."
They commented after a pre-inquest review – called to decide the scope of a second inquest.
The original inquests into the deaths of victims Gabriel Kovari, 22, of Slovakia and Daniel Whitworth, 21, from Gravesend, were held in June 2015, more than a year before Port received a life sentence for four murders in 2016.
A High Court judge quashed the original verdicts last year after new information emerged following Port's conviction.
The new inquest will be the first into the deaths of 25-year-old Jack and Anthony Walgate, 23, from Hull.
Port lured his victims to his flat in Cooke Street, Barking, for sex before plying them with drinks spiked with drug GHB. He then dumped their bodies in or near St Margaret's Church.
During the review it was decided the Met and victims' families would have six weeks each to check a 380 page report by watchdog the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) into the force's handling of the case before its publication.
Welcoming the decision, the families' lawyer Andrew Petherbridge said: "The conclusion of the report has been a long and sometimes frustrating process for the families who are desperate for answers."
During the review at Walthamstow Coroner's Court assistant coroner Dr Shirley Radcliffe said it was remarkable the families' lawyers wanted senior coroner Nadia Persaud to take part in a second inquest. Ms Persaud returned open verdicts at the end of Gabriel and Daniel's inquests.
Dr Radcliffe complained that a trial judge would never be called as a witness in similar circumstances. She said there was no risk of bias if she sat and her colleague participated.
She decided the second inquest required a jury.
The families also called for the second inquest to be heard by another court outside of Walthamstow Coroner's Court's jurisdiction.
So far the families have raised more than £1,000 towards a £10,000 target to help cover their legal costs. To donate visit Crowdjustice.com
A second PIR is due on November 21.
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Adding algae oil to your diet has been proved to lower high triglycerides. The benefits of fish oil include the ability to lower high triglycerides in the blood. Instead of using fish oil in this study, a natural oil extracted from golden algae that contains 40 percent DHA, but no EPA, was used to prevent any unwanted side effects such as prolonged bleeding time or slower-than-normal blood clotting.
EPA and DHA belong to the family of omega-3 fatty acids. High blood levels of fats known as triglycerides may increase the risk of heart disease.
Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service's Western Human Nutrition Research Center have seen triglycerides lowered in volunteers who ate meals supplemented with a moderately high level of DHA, a polyunsaturated fatty acid found in fish and fish oils as well as golden algae oil. DHA is short for docosahexaenoic acid.
Volunteers on a DHA enriched diet also showed an increase in HDL cholesterol, the kind known to protect against heart disease.
"From results with our small group of 10 volunteers," says ARS research chemist Gary J. Nelson, "it appears dietary DHA may be beneficial in altering an individual's risk of cardiovascular disease. But longer studies are needed before we can be certain."
The study was designed to help separate the effects of DHA and EPA.
"In fish oils, in particular," says Nelson, "these two polyunsaturated fats have been of intense interest in nutrition research since the 1970s. That's when studies suggested that the cardiovascular health of Greenland Eskimos might result in part from the predominance of oil-rich fish in their diets. Purported benefits include lowering the total amount of triglycerides in the blood.
"Fish and fish oils contain both DHA and EPA," Nelson says. "Of the two, EPA is predominant in fish that live in cold oceans. The presence of both EPA and DHA makes it difficult to determine which of the two is the major contributor to the health benefits claimed for fish or fish oil."
To help differentiate the effects of DHA and EPA, Nelson and colleagues used a natural oil extracted from golden algae that contains 40 percent DHA-but no EPA. This substance, according to Nelson, "has only recently become available as a source of purified DHA."
For the experiment, Nelson collaborated with chemists Darshan S. Kelley, Perla C. Schmidt, and Giovanni L. Bartolini, of the nutrition center, and David J. Kyle, vice president of Martek Corp. The Columbia, Maryland, company manufactures the DHA-rich oil used in the study.
Ten volunteers, healthy, nonsmoking males aged 20 to 39, lived at the research center for the 4-month-study – the longest DHA experiment reported with in-residence volunteers. For the first 30 days, the volunteers ate a baseline diet that provided less than 50 milligrams a day of DHA.
For the remaining 90 days, 6 grams (about a teaspoon) of the DHA-rich oil was mixed with salad dressings or with bean, guacamole, or salsa dips served to six of the volunteers. That's about 100 times more DHA per day than most Americans consume in their diet. The other volunteers got safflower oil instead.
All meals for all volunteers were very low in EPA. To ensure that all the men received enough antioxidants, they took a 100-milligram vitamin E capsule every 5 days.
Meals featured familiar foods prepared with precision by the research center's dietary staff. One day's menus included, for instance, buttermilk pancakes, maple syrup, and sliced bananas for breakfast; canned peaches, sliced ham with jack cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise on whole-wheat bread for lunch with a salad of sliced cucumbers and french dressing on the side. A dinner of canned pineapple, roast chicken with teriyaki sauce, brown rice, and green beans was followed by chocolate cake as the evening snack.
Triglycerides were lowered by about 26 percent in volunteers on the DHA diet. Their HDL cholesterol-the good kind-rose an average of 9 percent.
The DHA-supplemented group also showed an increase of about 69 percent in apoprotein-E. This compound carries cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver for breakdown and excretion. Increased apo-E, Nelson says, "has not been reported in other DHA or EPA studies with humans."
Nelson and co-workers looked at several indicators of normal bleeding and clotting. They found no significant differences in these measures before or after the high-DHA diet. "That's unlike fish oils," says Nelson. "They have been shown to increase bleeding times. Fish oils have also been shown to inhibit aggregation of blood platelets needed to form clots."
DHA and EPA are essential to good health. Our bodies need fats to carry fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, and K; to make steroid hormones; to keep skin healthy; and to perform other biochemical chores.
But health officials today generally recommend that fats take up no more than 30 percent of each day's total calories. Saturated fats, like butter and lard that stay solid at room temperature, should make up no more than 10 percent.
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"….the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah, "The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth; and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.'" (See Luke 3:1-6 NRSV).
The Second Sunday of Advent features one of the best Biblical figures on the subject of desert monasticism; St. John the Baptist. His life, message and ministry creates a splendid example of contemplation and mysticism. Not to mention his humility when St. John the Baptist later said, "he must increase, as I must decrease."
To prepare the way for God to come, we must begin with putting all else aside for a little while. Many probably will not walk out into a desert physically or geographically. We can if we will spend some time in silence and solitude, let go of everything that holds us down in Centering Prayer. Just spending time letting all our thoughts go and settle for nothing, not even warm fuzzy spiritual feelings; and just be with God. St. John the Baptist shows us how to allow ourselves to lose what we cling to go so we can repare the way for God to be all that matters. In so doing, our experience of God, becomes a window for Jesus to make Himself known to the world around us.
"Your hidden life speaks to the world, but only gives light in so far as it fuses with concentrated love. The Forerunner was a peerless witness to Jesus Christ, being charged with the mission to point him out: 'Here he is', "Ecco'." (The Hermitage Within: Spirituality of the Desert, by A Monk, translated by Alan Neame, p.21).
Contemplative prayer is the work of God's grace to prepare the way for God the Holy Spirit to make within us a residence for Jesus. In the Prayer of St. Anselm taken from his work, the Proslogion, we pray "Let me seek you in my desire, let me desire you in my seeking. Let me find you by loving you, let me love you when I find you." The desire is the pathway we are preparing to journey on. It is the love of God we have yet to find, in the love of the God who has already found us. This is the Mysticism we contemplate during this season of Advent. It is the mystery that we long for that comes to us in the celebration of Christmas.
"Clothed then with faith and the performance of good works, let us set out on the way, with the Gospel for our guide, that we deserve to see him who has called us to his kingdom (1 Thess 2:12). (RB 1980: The Rule of St. Benedict in English, p.16).
How are you preparing the way for Jesus during this season of Advent?
Peace be with all who enter here.
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There is a place in Ipoh that is very famous with their food. This place is the Ipoh Old Town. There are many stalls operate in the morning until afternoon. One of the kopitiam will be Kong Heng restaurant. Inside there, there is a popiah stall named "Zhong ji". This stall is very well-known to malaysian as well as singaporian. It is also my father most favorite popiah. He always says that this is the best popiah he has ever tried.
Picture above shows the "Zhong Ji" popiah. Popiah is Hokkian style fresh spring roll. The skin is made up of rice flour and it is usually stuffed with shredded omelette, cucumber, sengkuang and sliced carrot and etc. But for "Zhong Ji", thier various ingredients are sliced cucumber, dried prawns, fried onions, shredded omelette and sengkuang.
The stall owner and her workers were loading all the ingredients on top of the skin and after that they would wrap it into form a parcel and then cut it into 4 sections. As you can see from the picture, there were lots of dried prawns and fried onions.
Thier popiah skin is very soft and thin. Since the owner is very generous with the dried prawns and fried onions, as a result the popiah is very crispy which is different from other popiah. The combination of sweetness and spiciness of the sauce is just right. It's really delicious.
They also have been reviewed by a few newspapers. It proves that they are really good.
This is the map to "Zhang Ji" at Kong Heng restaurant.


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