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The Fallacy of the Mind-Body Problem
Some people claim that there is no good description/explanation of the relationship between a human mind (thoughts, beliefs, sensations, emotions (Footnote: Some people appear to be particularly attached to using the term "consciousness" in such contexts while at the same time refusing to define it, thereby failing to indicate why it cannot be the combination of various thoughts, beliefs, sensations and emotions. And some people further claim that there is a so-called "hard problem of consciousness", but this is simply yet another example of how the false assertion of the existence of a real problem can be constructed by fallacious or duplicitous reasoning regarding a non-existent problem. See also Man versus Machine, A John Searle Inanity and Bishops Dancing with Pixies?)) and the physical body of a human, and they perceive this to be a problem that must be accounted for.
They call this the "mind-body problem".
But there is no problem. Sensations are elicited in the body by various inputs to body sensors. Emotions are thoughts that have various activators, which may be external and arise from the environment, or by internal memories. In general, thoughts and beliefs are the result of various neuronal activities in the brain.
The standard riposte is that such a description is not detailed enough, that it does not provide a complete explanation. But no description or explanatory theory is ever complete. Newton's theory of gravitation, while it is close to an accurate description of reality, does not explain why there is a gravitational force of attraction. And Einstein's theory of gravitation, while it is even closer to an accurate description of reality, does not explain why space-time is curved. Quantum theory describes how atoms are composed of quarks, but does not explain why they are composed of quarks rather than some other entities.
No-one suggests that these theories should be thrown in the bin because they do not give an exhaustively complete explanation. For a scientific theory to be useful, it is not necessary that it should provide an all encompassing fully detailed explanation of everything. Science could never have begun at all if this were a requirement for all scientific theories. If we examine how a scientific theory operates, we can see that it:
- provides a rational framework for the way things are for a given situation, and
- provides predictions for how things will proceed for a given situation.
For a given person, the theory that neuronal activities in the brain cause thoughts, sensations, etc provides a rational framework for why we have thoughts and sensations, and predicts that a human will be more likely to have certain thoughts and sensations for a given situation. Recent advances in brain scanning give much more detailed information such as which parts of the brain are associated with certain types of thoughts and sensations. And there is no reason to suppose that further advances in technology and techniques will not continue to provide more detailed information.
In summary, the "mind-body problem" is not a problem at all. The only reason why some people perceive it to be a real and pressing problem seems to be due to some sort of emotional attachment to the matter, where there is a refusal to admit the possibility that a human may not actually be anything more than a certain assemblage of molecules. This emotional attachment is commonly associated with religious, spiritual or mystical beliefs, and it results in the notion that if there is a "mind-body problem", then that in some way must indicate that a human mind cannot be simply the result of neuronal activities in the human brain. A typical example of this type of irrational thinking can be seen in the book "Mind and Cosmos" by Thomas Nagel, (Footnote: Thomas Nagel, "Mind and cosmos: Why the materialist neo-Darwinian conception of nature is almost certainly false", Oxford University Press, 2012.) whose entire argument is that since he believes that it is too improbable that the full range of human mental capabilities could have arisen by the undirected emergence of life and evolution, then there must be some other explanation, and this gap is conveniently filled by the notion that there are non-physical minds that exist independently of the physical brain.
That there was this sort of notion in the pre-scientific era is not surprising - what is surprising that this arcane notion is still held today by many people in spite of all the scientific advances of the last few hundred years. Why is this? An examination of the writings of several philosophers shows that, while they proclaim their opposition to the mind-body notion, they make a very poor job of attacking it, failing to call out "bullshit" when bullshit it is, thus lending a false appearance of substance to the notion. An early notable exception to this trend was Gilbert Ryle, who all of 70 years ago in his book "The Concept of Mind", (Footnote: Gilbert Ryle, "The Concept of Mind ", Routledge, 2009.) without having access to today's advanced techniques of investigation of brain functions, comprehensively demolished the notion that there is some sort of mind that is separate and independent of the body, calling it a category error that had been accepted down the ages without critical scientific consideration. At the time the book was hailed as sealing the coffin of any notion of a separation of body and mind, but since that time it is clear that many people prefer to ignore the lucid logic of arguments such as Ryle's, and instead follow their emotional instincts. (Footnote: As Dr Michael Graziano observes, "It's too bad so many researchers are still trying to find the ghost in the machine instead of trying to understand why the machine thinks there's a ghost in the first place." Quote from BBC Science Focus: Consciousness.) The cynic might be excused for thinking that today's philosophers are perhaps unwilling to expose the emperor's clothes since by so doing, they would be allowing yet another topic to slip from the grasp of philosophy into the realm of science, and in so doing adding to the huge number of such topics that practical science has wrested from the clutches of speculative non-experimentative philosophy. This is not to claim that philosophy is useless per se, but philosophers should know when philosophy is no longer useful to a given area of inquiry, and that it should retreat from areas that no longer inhabit its domain. After all, isn't the goal of both philosophy and science to find answers to unanswered questions, and when a question is answered, to move on to the next one?
One can note that the first stirrings of established science were known as "natural philosophy", and the proponents were known as "natural philosophers" rather than as scientists, but the ethos was scientific, with the emphasis on discovery, on the accumulation of knowledge by combining speculation with physical examination and experimentation. But notions such as the "mind-body problem" can be seen to be crude attempts to claim the existence of some nugget that is of crucial fundamental importance but at the same time can never be adequately dealt with by scientific inquiry.
Finally, it can be observed that theories that postulate a "mind-body problem" are not scientific notions since they do not provide any predictive power whatsoever. As such they can be lumped together with all similarly useless "here's a gap that science hasn't yet filled, therefore is there is a non-scientific reason " notions, such as the origin of life, the origin of the universe, why the universe is suitable for life forms, the quintessential difference between humans and other mammals, etc.
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Making its first appearance in the Class 2A baseball final four, Real Life Christian Academy put up a good fight on Wednesday night against defending state champion Miami Christian in a 3-2 loss in a state semifinal in Fort Myers.
Real Life jumped in front 1-0 in the top of the first, but Miami Christian answered with two runs in the bottom of the inning and extended its lead to 3-1 with another run in the bottom of the second.
Real Life cut the gap to 3-2 with a run in the top of the third, but neither team could score again the rest of the way.
Korbin Kurtz, the team's lone senior, Gabe Schlabach and Joel Haskin had two hits apiece for the Raptors, who outhit Miami Christian 8-4 in the game.
Kurtz pitched a complete game for Real Life, striking out six and walking two.
Real Life finished its season with a 20-3 record.
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The Villages rallied from a 5-2 deficit after two innings to force extra innings before falling to Bishop Moore in the Class 5A-Region 2 championship game on Wednesday night in Orlando.
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Kansas Legislator Proposes Measure Ending Anonymous Bills
A Kansas lawmaker says she will introduce legislation that would end the Legislature's practice of proposing bills without identifying the sponsors.
The Kansas City Star reports more than 94 percent of bills passed in last year's session had no named sponsor. Lawmakers keep their names off bills by introducing them through committees.
Rep. Stephanie Clayton, a Republican from Overland Park, says her bill would require that the sponsor's name be included in minutes of legislative committees and stay with the bill throughout the legislative process.
The newspaper reports leaders of both the House and Senate support allowing anonymous bills.
House Minority Leader Jim Ward, a Wichita Democrat running for governor, says the House Democratic caucus is also planning several bills to improve transparency in the Legislature.


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After seven years, the committee of Privy Counsellors set up to investigate Britain's role in the Iraq War has finally made its report. But why do Privy Counsellors lead inquiries in the first place?
The Privy Council oath includes a promise to "keep secret all matters committed and revealed unto you, or that shall be treated of secretly in Council," though in practice, this secrecy only applies to matters that are explicitly discussed 'on Privy Council terms.' This allows Privy Counsellors to obtain classified information, which is why the Leader of the Opposition is customarily appointed to the Council.
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Syracuse University. No place for hate. Except when it comes to soft drinks.
Last week, Megan Thurston was minding her own business, chilling on Marshall Street. Thirsty, she decided to stop at CVS to pick up a beverage. A Coca-Cola. She then trekked up the hill to the quad, sipping the refreshment eagerly, enjoying it. When she reached the center of the quad, a SWAT team descended upon her, screaming, "Swarm! Swarm!" The SWAT team then proceeded to place a burlap sack over her head, throw her in a van, and lead her away from the campus.
"The next thing I knew," says Thurston, shaking from the memory, "I was in the Chancellor's office, surrounded by a panel of board members."
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In no way within the narration of the globe has the consumer spirit-the force of adventure-been supplementary full of life before all the rage a supplementary promising spot on the way to achieve disallowed headed for the human race pro-business. Intercontinental trade increases sales furthermore profits, enhance a company's prestige and creates jobs after that offers an indispensable style in lieu of venture owners on the road to at the same height serial fluctuations. International business is expanding now a day with great speed in the overall world and especially in developing countries and in developed countries it is being imposed and enhanced Along with slothful increase in the sphere of the urbanized markets of the human race in addition to rising globalization, companies are rotating headed for newly emerging markets on behalf of dealings expansion.
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Emerging souk setting moreover at the outset carter recompense The explore reconsideration suggests with the purpose of economic, technological, social, political, along with marketing environment in the sphere of emerging markets give together certain moreover denial things next to initial shipper advantages. These conclusions are tentative also plus auxiliary investigation. In the beginning carter efficient return are facilitated near blue employees costs, dual economies (highly out of true interior profits distributions with the intention of form short-term opportunities in favor of foremost movers), financial growth, the concentration of affluent populations, pent-up buyer demand, be short of marketing sophistication, afterward blue levels of advertising. profitable compensation is diminished not later than emerging sell situation of low down for each capita income, inadequate infrastructure, indirect furthermore scrappy allocation systems, extraneous investment restrictions, estimate controls, afterward tariffs as well as import limits. (Che Maznah MatIsaaHamidah, 2014)
Essential hauler defensive return is enhanced beside the preponderance of depths condition property furthermore services, partial certified nominal personnel, legislative support, as well as gentle sell development. They are inhibited through oligopoly or else monopoly check of scarce assets, stress next to own relations now money-making transactions, price plus non-tariff barriers, as well as taking sides uncertainty. as a matter of fact that it increases the worth of the business at the overall level. The technological reward comes across more often than not inhibiting state of affairs dressed in emerging markets: gentle technological development, depleted edification levels, the nominal patent then trade name protection, next not have of enforceable industrial laws along with weak prudent systems.
The technological settlement is facilitated as a result of soothing for each capita income, which creates an opening in place of economically priced property consequent on or after leading delivery service course of action efficiencies, after that by means of soft technological competition. Behavioral recompense is aided beside legislative support, depleted competition, moreover some degree of marketing sophistication. These assist number one movers determine prototypically (the gift of the invention to verifying the archetype otherwise congeal the measure meant for its manufactured goods category) next reputational effects. This compensation is to some extent diminished in a large number of low-priced inhabitant products. (lin, 2018)
At all kindness of a new approach instead of an emerging bazaar must come to pass accompanied beside an evaluation of a mass of economic, technological, social, political, with marketing-related factors. Numerous situations specialized near rising markets moderate key shipper advantages. Hence, the notion with the aim of number one shipper return goes to inevitably through pro of inflowing ahead of time of others requirement be present auxiliary investigated inwards the framework of emerging markets.
Any more inference is with the aim of firms to facilitate enclose unquestionable near occur pioneers participating in emerging markets must presume environmental obstacles as a consequence coach precise actions to overcome them. The third inference relates headed for the better question mark of whether otherwise not it pays in the direction of being present a prepare voguish an emerging market. even though a lot of emerging marketplace state of affairs show just before inhibit more exactly than enhance primary transporter advantages, companies should toward bill intended for the endogenous (internal) qualities to facilitate may perhaps uniquely succeed.
Approximately firms not just on the way to take up the risks after that outlay linked and human being pioneer taking part in these markets, bar as well accomplish something by way of their ingenuity, tenacity, moreover resources. Such firms force come about gifted near write down markets further on of the pack, overcome unenthusiastic setting after that thrive, reaping numerous profit pro a lingering episode of time. (Koch, 2001)
Get a hold company-wide commitment. Each worker must be really an essential constituent of your worldwide team, on or after the executive suite en route for patron use because of engineering, purchasing, invention after that shipping. You're the complete inwards it pro the sustained haul. Identify your corporation preparation in favor of accessing macro markets. A worldwide dealing design is foremost happening tell near delineate your company's award type as well as domestic goals also commitment, however, it's additionally vital condition your proposal on the road to the degree your results.
Resolve how to a large extent you container offer on the way to invest inwards your intercontinental development efforts. Willpower it is situated based next to ten percent of your domestic concern profits otherwise on top of a pay-as-you-can-afford process? Strategy on the smallest amount a two-year lead-time instead of globe marketplace penetration. It takes stage plus patience on the road to building up a great, long-term large-scale enterprise, as a result, remain enduring as well as the table on behalf of the long haul.
Body a website also put into service your global map sensibly. Several companies present within your means correspondence in favor of edifice a website, nevertheless you should opt modishly what did you say? Poetry you'll communicate. English is unarguably the large amount chief tongue arrived the world, although lone 28 percent of the European residents tin comprehend it. With the intention of percentage is flush cut inside South America also Asia. This time, it would be there unsurpassed on the road to little by little put together a location with the aim of communicates wisely moreover efficiently along with the world. Gather a consequence otherwise examination in the direction of beliefs overseas. (Henry Chung, 2001 )
You can't occur every part of possessions on the way to every one of people. Without stopping something. in that case, fasten among it. You wish for near get hold of disallowed somewhere hip the human race your produce resolve stay taking part in furthermost demand. Marketplace makes inquiries are an eloquent tool in support of exploring with identifying the fastest-growing, largely penetrable sell on behalf of your product.
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Does International Business Success And Development Increases The Worth Of Economy Around The Whole World?
International business growth impacts the overall economy very much that it increases their worth if it grows in a positive way and it provides results in a positive way. Cook your creation on behalf of export. You are supposed to look ahead to headed for adapting your invention headed for selected extent on behalf of trade scarce your domestic markets in advance you concoct your primary sale. Packaging theater a fundamental function here enabling worldwide connections. Force to yours the preeminent trendy its class, in addition to you'll be situated proficient in the direction of trade it somewhere inside the world.
Retrieve cross-border customers. Near is nix custom overseas intended for you if you container locate customers first. Begin a blunt or else indirect approach of export. It every one of boils scheduled en route for the export plan as a consequence how a great deal regulation you fancy headed for application above your ventures. Resting on the supplementary hand, keenness on the way to sequester an opening is extra notable than having your full line of attack nailed guzzle beforehand. Hire an excellent lawyer, a confidence banker, a well-informed accountant in addition to a tested elation specialist, both of whom specializes now in global transactions.
You may possibly be of the opinion you can't give these specialized services, although you, in reality, can't manage to pay for in the direction of fix lacking them. Coach pricing along with establishing your landed costs. Take place to prepare en route for tribulation unconscious your estimate on top of your customer. See to it that comes again Outcome you persuade with followed by negotiating to commence there. Resolved upbeat terms, environment afterward additional financing options. (Mingxia Zhu, 2011)
Be of the same opinion scheduled provisos of payment stylish advance, in addition to never, endlessly wholesale taking place unlocked report toward a style contemporary customer. Rejection is, as well as before buts. Honestly, don't. Brush ahead arranged your certification afterward export licensing procedures. Proviso you locate it moreover time-consuming, hire a cargo forwarder who know how to pack you arrived at the spot. Demand a proportion of questions. Wear out their expertise on the way to your advantage.
Hire an upright lawyer, a know-how banker, a well-informed accountant than an experienced thrill specialist, every of whom specializes in wearing global transactions. You possibly will texture you can't allow these trained services, on the contrary, you genuinely can't have enough money on the way to execute exclusive of them. Coach in the direction of rate along with control your landed costs. Be there prompt en route for investigation unacceptable your assess never-endingly your customer. Mull it overcomes again Answers you perceive along with followed by negotiating on or after there.
Get hard out of bed terms, circumstances plus new financing options. be in agreement going on the language of payment fashionable advance, with never, interminably push continuously amenable balance on the way to a mark spanking customer. Thumbs down ifs, along with otherwise buts, in the past few minutes don't. Brush positive taking place your certification as well as export licensing procedures. Qualification you uncover it else time-consuming, hire a shipment forwarder who bottle block you dressed in resting on the spot. Raise a set of questions. Operate their expertise near your advantage. (Peter Gabrielsson, 2012)
Realize an extraordinary after-sales ritual plan. The liaison among your party plus your overseas buyer shouldn't finish at what time a sales is made. But anything, it ought to be alive in a minute the create of a lengthy liaison which requires further of your attention. The care as a consequence of feeding" of your customers command control condition they carry on introduction wager on in favor of more. At home increasing plus emerging economies, global marketplace incident (IMD) has been a well-thought-out individual of the nearly all central strategies over which a solidify be capable of inflating its sell after that sustain a competitive lead.
Via definition, IMD refers to the development of rising involvement in trendy worldwide operations. added practically, IMD involves a procedure before which unyielding focuses by recent also hope requests indoors the intercontinental market, contest taking part in intercontinental markets next additional exogenous factors with the aim of the win over its worldwide execution. Firms undertake IMD on behalf of countless reasons, plus superior sensitivity on the road to worldwide customers, better-quality knowledge otherwise global live through personal property, headed for property to are cheaper or else extra copious inwards unfamiliar countries (such because labor, tools before express competencies happening a regard country) with enhanced volume in support of worldwide monitoring of competitors, markets then added profit opportunities.
However, IMD is a hard mission in lieu of numerous firms as they requisite adapt headed for unfamiliar locations with integrate fresh overseas subsidiaries keen on their free operational processes. Consequently, researchers such while Gunhan furthermore Arditi plus Chen also Wang engage in predictable the essential toward holdout untaken delve into never-ending IMD on the way to know answer factors with the purpose of can be alive crucial concerning facilitating IMD success.
Sea shipping involves involvedness furthermore uncertainty, after that, it is a crucial diligence stylish facilitating worldwide trade plus comprehensive money-spinning development. Main part shipping topic is solitary of the two focal sub-sectors (bulk shipping as well as inside layer shipping) surrounded by the naval shipping along with involves transportation uninteresting cargoes via vastness vessels by unacceptable scheduled lines. Majority shipping is commonly classified in the function of moreover foremost or else minor. the key greater part load includes coal, iron ore next grain, where small best part goods include agricultural products, minerals, cement, reforest products, steel products, etc.
Internationalization conduct is defined because the technique via which firms progressively end up involved in global markets and provoke touch with worldwide operations. Internationalization behavior affords companies with market possibilities that help them learn from worldwide markets and recognize international enterprise overall performance There are 5 elements on this category.
First, strategic alliances talk over with cooperative efforts in which or more organizations, whilst retaining their personal company identities, cooperate to proportion reciprocal benefits. Given the increasing importance of strategic alliances to companies, its miles important to begin exploring whether and how partnering techniques impact IMD. Strategic alliances additionally were cautioned as a vital approach to overcoming deficiencies in assets and capabilities and thus improving the probability of IMD fulfillment
Second, firms generally face specifically hard decisions while planning the most advantageous time to develop worldwide markets (Luo and Peng, 1998). When examining the determinants of internationalization behavior, timing is a important attention. Hence, the timing of internationalization appreciably determines the achievement of IMD. Third, distant places networks and contacts are essential to a success worldwide operations. Due to 1/3-united states of America partners (e.g. Suppliers, customers, monetary companies and enterprise or commerce associations) doubtlessly having specific information at the host country, companies generally tend to derive treasured host united states records thru social ties to companion firms working in worldwide markets.
Firms figuring out to go into an overseas marketplace face an important selection in deciding on the high-quality marketplace entry mode to provider the market. This choice is important due to the fact it could have an ongoing impact on a firm's international commercial enterprise performance.Of the many alternatives available to firms, the 2 modes taken into consideration most usually are exporting and foreign direct funding (FDI). These methods represent severe processes.
Firms adopting the first technique, first of all, establish themselves in an overseas marketplace thru exporting. After gaining know-how and experience inside the host united states, they'll then expand their operations in that United States via ownership of production or distribution centers. This is an incremental method. Exporting lets in a firm to internationalize without major investment in an overseas market. It is a low useful resource dedication and a low-risk access mode. However, it's also associated with a low profit go back and gives little manage to the firm.
The global enterprise enjoys of the respondents became also brief. About seventy-five % of the firms studied had operated in the international commercial enterprise for ten years or much less. This short business experience is reflected by the number of years they were working in Taiwan.About eighty-three % of the firms had been operating in Taiwan for ten years or much less. The majority of the firms studied have been working in the patron products category while a number of them had been commercial products marketers.
About ten in step with the scent of the firms were serviced carriers. Within the carrier sector, 43% of the respondents indicated that they had been consulting vendors; 15% provided training services and any other 15% provided aviation protection offerings. The rest of them were within the felony offerings, freight, and telecommunication carrier region. In terms of possession of the firm, approximately six according to cent of the respondents indicated that they were managed or hooked up through Taiwanese immigrants when they entered the hosting marketplace.
The rest of the firms had been both New Zealand owned or owned by firms from other countries. With respect to the selection of market entry modes, 87.1% of firms indicated that they chose to export entry modes even as only 12.9% of the firms entered the marketplace by way of foreign direct investment modes. Exporting modes used included distributors, retailers, international trading corporations, export management companies, direct advertising and Japanese trading houses.
This exploratory takes a look at has investigated one of the maximum important problems in international business control. It has generated a number of interesting and unique findings. The results have numerous implications for research into the choice of marketplace entry modes. Firstly, possibly the maximum significant finding of the have a look at is the "immigrants effect on the choice of marketplace access modes. The findings advise that because of their familiarity with the market, firms established via immigrants originating from the host market have a tendency to pick an FDI entry mode.
This finding has added a brand new insight into the region-specific factors of the market entry literature. This finding has a crucial message for coverage makers and international marketing managers; immigrants ought to help a domestic organization to shorten its learning process concerning advertising in a foreign market and could lessen the psychic distance between the house and host marketplace. When getting into a culturally multiple overseas. The U.S, hiring immigrants originating from that host USA may want to assist organizations to overcome their unfamiliarity about a foreign marketplace. Immigrants often have the expertise of the host market, languages, a way of life, and feature business contacts.
These are essential elements in doing business internationally. Future studies will be carried out to examine whether this effect on market entry mode additionally exists in international locations which have adopted a similar immigration policy, which includes Australia and Canada.
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- Che Maznah MatIsaaHamidah, M. R. (2014). Specific-factors Influencing Market Selection Decision by Malaysian Construction Firms into International Market. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042814028237
- Delany, L. (2004, December 16). 20 Factors to Consider Before Going Global. Retrieved from https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/75138
- Henry Chung, P. E. (2001 ). An Investigation of Market Entry Strategy Selection: Exporting vs Foreign Direct Investment Modes—A Home-host Country Scenario. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263142010_An_Investigation_of_Market_Entry_Strategy_Selection_Exporting_vs_Foreign_Direct_Investment_Modes-A_Home-host_Country_Scenario
- Koch, A. J. (2001). Factors influencing market and entry mode selection: 351±361.
- lin, H. F. (2018). Key success factors of international market development: An empirical study of the Taiwan bulk shipping industry. Retrieved from https://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/MABR-09-2016-0025
- Mingxia Zhu, Z. J. (2011). A Study on the Key Factors Influencing. 5(1), 3–22.
- Peter Gabrielsson, M. G. (2012). Marketing Strategies for Foreign Expansion of Companies. 25-48.


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VETERAN'S STORY | 'The worst day of my life'
Editor's Note: One in a series of stories on local veterans' military service.
Veteran: Joseph Wendling, age 69
Branch: United States Marine Corps, Ohio Air National Guard
Service period: USMC: May 1966 to June 1969; OANG: May 1980 to June 2002
"Operation Union 2; it was the worst day of my life. I can't tell you about it but you can read it."
Joe Wendling handed me a copy of his Bronze Star with Combat V citation, his mind traveling back to May 26, 1967, in the Quang Tin province in Vietnam and the terrible events that unfolded as soon as he and the rest of Lima company, 3rd Battalion of the 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, debarked from their helicopters.
Wendling, a 1965 graduate of St. Peter's High School, had enlisted in the Marine Corps a year post-graduation after becoming bored with college.
"I worked for a while at Westinghouse while I was going to school, but it wasn't for me," he said, "So me and my best friend joined on the 'buddy' system. We went through Parris Island (basic training) together; I went to Vietnam and he ended up at Cherry Point (North Carolina) repairing optics on rifle scopes, tanks cannon sights and rocket launchers."
After being sent to Camp Pendleton, California, which was a staging base for Marines enroute to southeast Asia, Joe ran into his older brother, John, who was also a Marine.
"I was pulling KP duty, peeling potatoes with a machine, and John walked in. I about fell over," he recalled. It wouldn't be the last time he would see John, running across him twice more while in-country during his tour.
John, Joe and their brothers, Jim and Jan, all served in the Marines, all of them also seeing combat in Vietnam. The four of them would later join the Mansfield Police Department.
Joe's unit was flown to the air base at Da Nang, later being sent to Chu Lai, where they ran operations into the Que Son valley. "They set us up on Hill 69 there, and two other Marine units were stationed atop two hills close to us."
One operation, involving Wendling and three other Marines, came about after intelligence concerning enemy night movement was received.
"There was this little island out in the middle of a big rice paddy, covered with a lot of vegetation. The VC (Viet Cong) would walk across the paddy close to the island on top of the dykes, going to this little village to see their women. We set up in ambush on this island and waited for them to come by. We slept in shifts and, sometime during the night, the guy watching wakes me up, pointing into the darkness," he said.
"I didn't have my M60 (light machine gun) because we didn't take them on ambush, we had rifles and grenades. We were getting ready to unload on the VC when another of our guys squeezed my other shoulder and pointed behind us, on the other side of this little island; there were enemy walking by us on that side, too." In all, Joe estimates about 100 Viet Cong guerillas walked past them that night, the four Marines remaining hidden in the vegetation. "We wouldn't have lasted long against that many."
Though seeing many combat engagements, the one that then Lance Corporal Wendling can't discuss can be summarized, based on his award citation, this way:
As his company unloaded from their helicopter transports during Operation Union 2, enemy estimated to be battalion-strength (400 to 1,000 men), entrenched alongside the clearing in a treeline, opened fire with automatic weapons, mortars and recoilless rifles (lightweight, straight-line artillery).
Numerous immediate casualties were suffered by the Marines, including several wounded. LCpl Wendling, exposing himself to enemy fire, manned a machine gun and returned heavy, accurate fire on the enemy positions. When his weapon jammed Joe, with the aid of three other Marines, unhesitatingly ran 100 meters to recover a wounded comrade. As they were returning to cover after retrieving the wounded soldiers, all three of the men who helped Joe suffered wounds. Wendling, still under fire, then carried all four men to safety, one at a time, before collapsing from heat exhaustion.
It is understandable why Joseph Wendling is unable to tell the tale himself. In addition to the Bronze Star (V), he also received two Purple Hearts for combat wounds during his tour of duty.
Returning home in 1969, Wendling began his career at the Mansfield Police Department, eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant before retiring in 2009. Joe also enlisted in the Ohio Air National Guard in 1980, serving with Mansfield's 179th Airlift Wing. He retired from the Air Guard in 2002 at the rank of lieutenant colonel, and had been in command of the air base's security forces. Wendling also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology, obtained through Urbana College.
Joe and his wife of 15 years, Candy, live in the Lexington area His daughter, Stacy, is a detective with the Richland County Sheriff's Office. Son, Joe Jr. lives in Columbus and works for Spectrum Communications.
Tim Clark, a retired local law enforcement officer, is now a freelance writer and has a blog, Through an Old Cop's Eyes. Clark can be reached at email@example.com


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As I mentioned in my 2015 wrapup, this past year I practiced mindfulness meditation with Headspace. I wrapped up another "pack" this morning and thought it would be useful to collect some thoughts on the various approaches I've learned and the experience overall. My main insight was that training the mind really is like training…more


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It's hard to write when all you hear seems to be heading from the silly to the outright absurd; hence my lack of enthusiasm of late. What truly makes me gape is the familiar loop of mock outrage and a certain majority willing to take such statements at face value.
When any form of regulation on environmental or health matters is on the cards, there is always a backlash of various groups with invested interests who try to appeal to the audience as being the "underdog" against some overarching governmental force committed to crushing progress.
The Hungry Beast demonstrated how this has previously been applied by mining companies who still manage to do very well regardless of changing regulations.
The Coalition have in the past vocalised their opposition to the 'Alcopop tax' which has since proven effective in curbing alcohol abuse in young adults.
The tactic used in the latter also included the same as that now being employed by the tobacco industry in promoting fears of a "nanny state".
Honestly, get a grip!
Sure, we adults are allowed to do whatever we want to do, however, if we indulge in risky behaviour which is likely to put a burden on the wider community, well we should expect to pay more to do so – as we would expect the community to care for us if/when such risky behaviour turns sour.
The same can be said about the carbon tax.
To date, there remains no scientific debate regarding the greenhouse properties of carbon dioxide or that the industrial era has increased the concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Of the scientific community, it remains only a small group of climate related scientists who question how important this is. Of them, Lindzen has repeated made mistakes, Roy Spencer has admitted that he sees his role more as a political propagandist and Willie Soon and Pat Michaels have not only undermined themselves through their various mistakes, but also how heavily they're funded by the companies most likely to be hurt through actions to tackle anthropogenic climate change.
That is largely the basis for the so-called "AGW sceptics". You could include Gina Reinhart's lapdog – Chirs Monckton – but honestly, who still seriously takes this art major seriously? Even Thatcher – his beloved name drop – seems to find him forgettable.
More broadly than this, as David has recently summed up very well, Gillard's carbon tax focuses directly on the big polluters whom, to remain competitive, will need to clean up their act to reduce costs to the consumer. In turn the consumer can avoid these extra costs by avoiding unnecessary consumption or selecting more efficient alternatives. It's not a big tax on everyone, but a small tax on dirty activities.
On the other hand Abbott's carbon tax, while lower per unit of carbon, is a tax placed directly on the taxpayer. It is unavoidable regardless how clean your activities are and does not encourage industry to clean up through the market driven incentives. So, unlike Gillard's, neither industry nor the consumer are directly encouraged to change their behaviour.
The majority of surveyed Australian economists and ecologists also back Gillard's carbon tax package.
Yet, the public seems to be buying into Abbott's claim – that the average Aussie can smell a dud deal when they come by one – without actually wondering if the odour's so strong because they're swaying in his direction!
We're not the first, nor are we making such changes alone, regardless of what you've heard. The European Union has had an emissions trading scheme for a number of years already and China is investing big in alternate sources of energy. Improved infrastructure now, while the going is comparatively good, means that as oil prices increase, those who acted sooner will feel less of the pinch. Abbott wants the taxpayer to fork out for this work and not the industries responsible.
With each passing day, I seem to recognise Australia less and less. The laidback, funny, but hardworking (when it's needed) sheen seems to have faded and replaced by a self-righteous indignation unjustly resulting from serious reflections on our behaviour.
Of course, this isn't the reality of the average Aussie (at least, I hope not), but the trumpet call from the appalling mass media machine that we're saturated by.
They want you to be angry, but for their reasons and not your own. And you should be angry.
You should be angry that fluctuating oil prices are allowed to impact on economies so greatly that they played a major role in the global financial crisis of 2008. You should be angry that, if you're willing to give up the personal vehicle in favour of more communal modes of transport in ever growing cities, that in many cases they are expensive, dirty, unsafe and inefficient. You should be angry that your food sees more of the globe than you do. You should be angry that your grand kids probably won't enjoy tuna because it was too profitable for us to even contemplate reducing our harvest to give them a chance. You should be angry that in the past thirty years we burnt more than half of all the oil ever burnt; largely on junk that has since found its way to landfill, idle congestion and climate control in appalling housing design. You should be furious that you will leave this wonderful world much less diverse of life than it had been given to you and while we may watch the few aging footages of the last Thylacine with an inkling of guilt, future generations will have copious amounts of high definition footage of creatures they will never witness in the wild.
You really should be angry that all of this happens and many of us feel powerless to stop it.
Human activity must change to work with the natural world, not degrade it.
It must start where the power is and that isn't so much the public or the public sector, but industry – where the bulk of production and energy use occurs.
Abbott's tax is the dud. It's a joke and it will be remembered for pinching the tail of the beast rather than muzzling its gluttonous mouth. Worse than that, we the public will be mocked for listening to such absurd media outlets and falling for baseless indignation. It's obvious that they are not working for our best interests and have fuelled the most ridiculous debates in promoting paralysis of progress and innovation.
The alcopop tax has worked (and I suspect the same will occur when reviewing new recruitment of younger smokers with plain packaging).
Industry can still prosper if forced, through regulation, to do the right thing.
Taxing the 500 biggest Aussie polluters is a small step in the right direction, which provides incentive for industry to clean up and it radically different than Abbott's tax.
But none of this would be obvious if you only paid attention to the mass media.


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This week my twin brother has been digging through our old home movies. He is taking VHS tapes and turning them into digital.
After work this week, I have been glued to the computer watching these old videos of my family, my parents, and their friends. One of my favorite videos is of my Mother's 40th Birthday party. Although I was able to attend, the details of any such event are truly lost on a child. With adult eyes, I now see how important the people who attended were to my Mom, and how many today are still her closest friends.
When I went to lawschool 10 years ago, I had the single goal of simply finishing—powering through. I didn't think I would meet anyone in my class who I would have much in common with. Thankfully, I was wrong. I met a group of women who have become wonderful friends and who have, like most people in my life, been a blessing.
Last night, a group of women came over to my house to visit, and discuss a book we had just read. We celebrated news of pregnancies, new babies, new jobs, ate cake, and I would venture to say, all went home a little bit more whole, more connected, more complete then when we arrived.
So what does friendship have to do with outdoor sports? Nothing, and everything.
People who hike, bike, fish, run, paddle, do so because it makes them feel happy, whole, connected. They have found ways to be their best selves and pursue those activities with gusto.
I believe people are designed to be communal. I do not think we can be our best selves and live a life without friends, relationships. And as I age, I realize more and more how important friendships are.
So while we may have a plan for a run or race in the future, ways to get faster, stronger and better, I think we sometimes miss the importance of being committed to relationships with others. And so, I have a work out plan for all of us this fall.
How to be a better friend fall training schedule:
- Write a letter to someone who means the world to you, and tell them as much
- Plan a friend gathering for the winter to re-connect
- Include a friend in your workouts—walk, run, it will be much more than a work out when shared with someone you care about
- Make new friends. Yup. I know—this is a hard one for many, but I think it will be worth it
- Don't skip out on time with friends simply because you are having a busy week
- Re-connect with that friend you have lost touch with. Find him/her online and say hello
- Be a good listener—that is the best way sometimes to be a good friend
- You make the effort. None of this, "I called last time" fluff. There shouldn't be a score card with friends
As I write this list, I realize I have a long way to go…but I want to look back in 20 years at my home movies, and laugh at how funny we used to dress, rather than cry because I have lost touch with those who meant so much.


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MSI Reveals MAG Core Liquid 240R & 360R Series LCS
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MSI also stepped into the cooling market in early 2020 by launching MSI 's first AIO liquid cooling products: MAG Core Liquid 240R and MAG Core Liquid 360R series as well as the MAG Core Liquid 240RH and MAG Core Liquid 360RH series that comes equipped with MSI's intelligent ARGB controller-MPG MAX iHUB.
The MAG Core Liquid series uses the MSI exclusive 270-degree rotating water-cooling head design, granting users with easier wire installation. The motor uses a reliable ceramic bearing with a life expectancy of up to 100,000 hours. Unlike other AIO liquid cooling products, the motor is moved to the water-cooled row to reduce the damage and noise caused by the extra vibration on the motherboard and the CPU.
The top side is equipped with a 12cm PWM fan that can effectively adjust the fan speed accordingly to the CPU temperature and reduce noise. The liquid-cooling radiator also has a new design with the number of hot water channels increased to 8. This expands the heat dissipation area and accelerates the heat dissipation by moving the cold water channels to the center instead of using a side-by-side design. The hot water drain indirectly removes heat energy to increase heat dissipation. The MAG Core Liquid series is equipped with MSI's intelligent ARGB controller-MPG MAX iHUB, which integrates the fan power cable and ARGB control cable to the same controller. MSI's Dragon Center APP can also be used to monitor the temperature of the specified parts and to adjust the fans' speed. You can also adjust and integrate the entire set of ARGB lighting effects through MSI Mystic Light.
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It is the time of year when a gray cotton gauze hangs low over a myriad of lush vibrant green plants. Snails move slowly between puddles, frogs sing their lullabies and hydrangeas slowly change colour as they soak in the moisture. Who doesn't love the sights and sounds of rainy season in Japan?
Well, I guess there are a few things that can be a turn off - out of control frizzy hair, mold invading your living space, having to put up with constantly feeling damp from rain and/or sweat, et cetera. If you find rainy season something to dread, rather than relish, then this post is for you. Here are a few tips to help make this rainy season a little more enjoyable!
1. Always carry an umbrella, even if the sky looks clear when you leave the house in the morning. A full-sized or foldable umbrella might save you from getting drenched later in the day.
2. Get some cute rain boots because wet feet are uncomfortable and distracting.
3. Consider keeping an extra set of clothes in your car, bag, or office in case you get caught in a downpour - maybe just an extra pair of socks! Sitting in wet clothes is not comfortable or healthy.
4. Drive safely, slow down and use your headlights during heavy rain.
5. Take care not to get sick by practicing good hygiene such as handwashing and not touching your face - conjunctivitis tends to spread during the rainy season, so be on the lookout for pink-eye. Food can spoil quickly in the heat and humidity, be careful not to leave any sitting out for very long.
5. If your appetite isn't great or your stomach is unhappy in the heat and humidity, eat light meals, full of veggies and fruit.
6. Even though it is cloudy, the the temperatures start to soar during rainy season, so keep hydrated by drinking water or barley tea.
7. Keep mold out of your home by using a dehumidifier and keeping rooms well ventilated. Air out closets and use desiccants in shoe boxes and other small places where mold can grow quickly.
8. Don't run your A/C at a much lower temperature than the outside, as that might cause condensation which will lead to mold.
9. Consider putting indoor plants outside to reduce mold and save water while they get plenty to drink in the rain.
10. Standing water is a place for mosquitoes to breed so check around your house and make sure there aren't any big puddles or pots full of water sitting around.
11. Focus on your mental health by socializing with friends and cheering yourself up during the grey days. Try going for a walk amongst the seasonal hydrangeas or buy some flowers for your home to brighten things up.
12. Get around to doing some of those indoor activities you've been putting off during the pleasant days of spring: go to an art gallery, museum, or library. Better yet: make a little art of your own! Creative endeavours are a great way to pass the season while staying dry. Or perhaps you'd rather get down to work and organize that closet or cupboard that has been calling to you - an uncluttered storage space is less likely to become a home for mold!
13. Rest up. Rainy season is a good time to rest up and fortify yourself for the scorching hot summer that is just around the corner. Take time to relax, read some good books, and watch some good movies inside where it's nice and dry.
From all of us at AFWJ, have a great rainy season!
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R.S. Grey's newest romantic comedy, ARROGANT DEVIL, is available now! Find out more about it below and pick up your copy today! About ARROGANT DEVIL Everyone in Cedar Creek, Texas, knows Jack McNight is an arrogant devil. Physically, I get it: he's tan and fit, with coal-black hair that's clearly been scorched by hellfire. […]Read More


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Patent Granted for O2Micro's DC Power Output Architecture
September 23, 2009. O2Micro® International Limited (NASDAQ®: OIIM), was issued 17 claims under United States patent number 7,583,067 for its Variable Power Output Regulator; a continuation of the invention issued August 2006 under United States patent number 7,095,217.
This architecture not only significantly increases safe operation, but also, raises the maximum output power. Applications include cellular phones, portable computers, PDAs, and more.
This power control circuitry offers efficient and cost effective solutions for safe operation of DC Power Sources within rated limits for output current and power, said Dr. Alex Hartular, vice president, O2Micro.
About O2Micro
Founded in April 1995, O2Micro develops and markets innovative power management and security components for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, and Communications markets. Products include Intelligent Lighting, Battery Management, Power Management, and SmartCardBus® products.
O2Micro International maintains an extensive portfolio of intellectual property with 12,700 patent claims granted, and over 15,000 more pending. The company maintains offices worldwide. Additional company and product information can be found on the company website at www.o2micro.com.
O2Micro, the O2Micro logo, SmartCardBus, and combinations thereof are registered trademarks of O2Micro. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Statements made in this release that are not historical, including statements regarding O2Micro's or management's intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations, representations, projections, plans or predictions of the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in these statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties such as reduced demand for products of electronic equipment manufacturers which include O2Micro's products due to adverse economic conditions in general or specifically affecting O2Micro's markets, technical difficulties and delays in the developments process, and errors in the products. You are also referred to the Form F-1 in connection with the company's initial public offering in August 2000, Form F-3 in connection with the company's public offering in November 2001, and the annual reports on Form 20-F, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. The company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Lammas School, Leyton
"The biggest advantage is that PFI has taken the non-teaching load off the management and teaching staff so we can concentrate on education."
Brent Payne, Deputy Head
The Lammas school in Leyton, North East London, was opened last September. Parents were very keen to get places at this school, with two applications for every place. It is a very close community school with everyone living within 0.9 of a mile.
The PPP contract is provided by NewSchools - A joint venture between WS Atkins and Innisfree, with Wates Construction responsible for the design, and construction and delivery. The project was for the design, financing, construction and provision of maintenance and support services (including IT) for a brand new 900 pupil secondary school for a concession period of 25 years.
The PPP Forum interviewed Mr Brent Payne, Deputy Head, The Lammas School. Mr Payne has taught in East London for 21 years and was a senior teacher in another local school for 9 years.
The media constantly talk of the shortage of teaching staff in London. Have you had any trouble recruiting staff to the new school, or were the new school building and facilities considered an attraction?
"All the staff were recruited from January to Easter which was tough going in that time scale! It was seen as a very desirable school, not least because of the chance to set up a reputation at a brand new school, and make one's own mark on Departments, so we have managed to recruit very good, experienced staff.
The superb facilities are definitely a huge draw. They are above DfES requirements in terms of space - with bigger rooms. The Team rooms for staff in each department make a huge difference, and the ICT facilities such as the interactive whiteboards and computers are excellent."
Some architectural journalists have criticised PFI schools for being badly designed and shoddy - does this fit your view of Lammas?
"Not at all. In terms of design, the school is built upon a very small site but the building fits it well.
The design is innovative, featuring a central area which forms the focus for communal activity, IT and library access at the school.
We were very impressed with the way the building firm wanted it as a flagship project for themselves as well as the Local Authority. Wates Construction were the builders and they were keen for the whole project to work as well as possible for all concerned."
And have you been happy with the building since it has opened?
"We have been very pleased. If one thing needs to be changed that is the student entry and exit doors are too high tech, meaning that there are too many exits and entrances to be supervised, during breaks for example.But it is something we are resolving."
What about the children and parents - what was their reaction to the school?
"The way the children have settled in is extremely positive and the feedback from parents has also been positive. The kids love the building, but most of all they love the facilities - ranging from music and drama rooms, a sound studio and huge gymnasium, to the American style lockers in the corridors!"
How is the ongoing relationship with NewSchools?
"The relationships with both the contract manager and the facilities manager are excellent. The Local Authority did an extremely good job in negotiating the contract itself. The PPP takes the time consuming, non-educational workload away from the school management, which is all dealt with by NewSchools."
If you were to pick one thing which stands out, what would that be?
"The ICT facilities are the star area of the whole contract. The providers, WS Atkins ICT, are very helpful and the ongoing relationship is superb."
Has the teachers view of PFI, and maybe your own, changed as a result of being at the school?
"The biggest advantage is that PFI has taken the non teaching load off the management and teaching staff so we can concentrate on education. The catering, cleaning, gardening etc is all taken care of.
We have regular meetings, but the day to day management is all left to NewSchools."
Have there been any problems with the standard of cleaning and other services?
"There have been no problems with substandard services. A delegation of teachers recently from other schools in the area expressed surprise over the level of cleaning."
Were there any problems setting up the school facilities?
"One area which was difficult was that the firm subcontracted to provide the furniture and related furnishings came across lots of difficulties in doing such a massive job in such a short period of time - going from scratch to provide everything from carpets to matching chairs in a couple of months was a huge feat and not without its difficulties.
Certain things in the building specifications haven't worked in hindsight, such as the door access that I mentioned earlier -also, if anything some of the equipment is over and above the design specification which can lead to problems with using things for teaching."
Does the building allow any use for the wider community of Leyton?
"Adult Education also use the school for a certain number of evenings and some adult literacy classes in the afternoon which can be accommodated without any impact on the rest of the school because of its design."
Have other local schools looked to Lammas as an example to be followed?
"Other Headteachers have been keen to become involved in PFI deals in the Local Authority, because of the benefits they, and the Local Authority, perceive that similar PPP's can bring."


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10 things to do in the North, Grand Baie
If you've chosen to holiday in the North, you've chosen the right place. Vibey and trendy, tourists love it and, of course, so do the locals. The Grand Baie area offers the right mix of island-style relaxation and cosmopolitan nightlife with an array of coffee shops, restaurants, shopping malls, outdoor activities and nightclubs to keep the young-at-heart happy.
Looking for something different to do? These are some of Pam Golding Luxury Rentals' recommendations.
1 Taste the heart of Mauritius
Like most things Mauritian the fruit salad is fiery and full of colour. Expect a mix of sweet, sour or really really hot. What makes it so special is the cucumber picked from the garden, mixed with other local ingredients such as pineapple, mango, dried chillies, crushed salt and tamarind paste.
2 Cruise to the islands
Sail on a wooden pirate boat from Calodyne to Ile aux Bernaches on the northeast coast or choose the Northern Islands Cruise from Grand Baie to Gunner's Quoin aboard Le Pacha catamaran. For an extra-special day out, take a 12-minute helicopter flight to Flat Island (Ile Plate). You'll get a bird's eye view of the northern lagoons and the majestic Gunner's Quoin (Coin de Mire). Stop for lunch among the ruins of the Governor's House and return by catamaran, fast boat or helicopter…
3 Under the sea
Discover the plant and animal life on the seabed, more than 35 metres deep, in a real submarine or drive yourself in an underwater scooter at three metres deep. You will be comfortably seated, able to breathe normally with your head in a large transparent dome, and can even talk to your partner while you explore!
4 Get into the swing of things at Mont Choisy Le Golf
Discover the unique 18-hole championship course designed by Peter Matkovich. The meandering fairways are notable for their endemic landscaping and distinctive black volcanic rock outcrops, challenging enough for amateurs and pros alike.
5 Taste Buddies
"To know Mauritius, you must taste Mauritius." Book a guided food tour with Taste Buddies! Discover the rich history and culture of the island, and taste some great street food in the Grand Baie area.
6 Shop till you drop
Well, it's not quite like that in Mauritius. The experience is more casual, island style. Take your time to discover the local wares at the market or hunt for bargains at the more sophisticated La Croisette Mall with its international retail offering.
7 Cool off
When the heat is on, Gourmet Popsicle is your go-to stop in Grand Baie. The frozen snack and dessert brand has plenty to tempt the palette. And if you can't get by without your daily dose of coffee and pastries, there are some quaint French cafés that will pique your interest.
8 Rum tasting
A rum tasting on the island is a must. If you're not a rum drinker, you could become one after trying the local flavours. Connoisseurs will be amazed at the depth of flavour and endless possibilities with infusions being concocted from ancient recipes and new-wave creativity.
9 Kitesurfing at Anse Le Raie
Kitesurfing is big in Mauritius. The closest spot to wind- or kitesurf is at Anse Le Raie, where the flat water provided by an enclosed reef just 2.5km offshore is a water baby's delight. Launch from a 300m-wide sandy beach area but wind and wave conditions can prove challenging for more inexperienced surfers.
10 Hike at Bras d'Eau National Park
This is one of three national parks in Mauritius. On the island, everything is about the outdoors and what better way to work off the holiday indulgences than a hike or walk in nature? It's so beautiful you'll forget about the exercise!
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The Mississippi supreme court ruled Thursday that Exxon Mobil Corp. isn't responsible for alligators overrunning a rural dump site it owns in Mississippi.
A family that felt menaced by alligators infesting land next to their 35-acre property filed a lawsuit in 2008 against Exxon.
But the supreme court affirmed a lower court decision in Exxon's favor.
The decision said the family couldn't prove where the gators first came from, according to Justice Ann Lamar, writing for the 5-4 majority.
"The court ruled the alligators — which numbered 84 when the state's wildlife agency counted them in 2007 — were wild animals and, as such, not under Exxon's control," Bloomberg said.
"Even if Exxon had wanted to cull the congregation, it would have been prevented by state law that designates alligators as a protected species, making it illegal to hunt or disturb them, according to the ruling."


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On March 26, as part of its "Design" sale, Wright Chicago will auction a pair of Robert Venturi Chippendale chairs. From the late 1970s through the '80s, the architect designed a series of chairs for Knoll International, each riffing on a historical style. As their name indicates, these chairs were modeled after works by the English designer Thomas Chippendale. They have a laminate finish and feature the Grandmother pattern conceived by Denise Scott Brown, Venturi's design partner and wife.
A pair of Chippendale chairs by Robert Venturi, 25.25" w. x 24" d. x 37.5" h.; Wright, Chicago, March 26; estimate $5,000 to $7,000 for the pair; wright20.com