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The British Legacy In Allahabad

Allahabad has always been a chosen city, not just of the Mughals but of the British East India Company and later the British Raj. For example, few in India know that Allahabad was declared the capital of British India for one day on 1st November 1858, when Lord Canning read the famous royal proclamation announcing Queen Victoria had assumed direct control of British India from the East India company.

Today, while Allahabad has been renamed as Prayagraj , the British legacy can be seen from the iconic British monuments that dot the city.

The Mughal city of Ilahabas founded by Emperor Akbar became the capital of his rebellious son, Shah Salim (later, Emperor Jahangir), when he held his coronation in the fort of Allahabad in 1600CE.

Decades later, Allahabad was besieged by Prince Khurram (later, Shah Jahan), after the battle of Jhunsi, when he revolted against Emperor Jahangir and Nur Jehan in 1623 CE. In 1659 CE, Aurangzeb also chased his brothers from this fort when he proclaimed himself Emperor of India. Battles continued among the later Mughals, who struggled to control the city and its well-armed garrison fort.

On 21st October 1764, the combined armies of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, Nawab Shuja-ud-Daulah of Awadh and Nawab Mir Qasim of Bengal took on Major Hector Munro of the East India Company in the Battle of Buxar. The Mughals and their allies lost this battle to the Company and, consequently, Emperor Shah Alam II was detained in the fort of Allahabad and a treaty signed between the East India Company and the Mughals.

Treaty of Allahabad Benjamin West 1818
Treaty of Allahabad Benjamin West 1818|British Library

The Treaty of Allahabad

This historic treaty was signed between Lord Robert Clive of East India Company and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II on 12th August 1765. This treaty, signed inside the fort of Allahabad, changed the course of Indian history for centuries.

Storming of the Allahabad Fort and the city by General Neill
Storming of the Allahabad Fort and the city by General Neill|Author

According to the treaty, the Mughal emperor was confined to the fort of Allahabad under the Company’s surveillance, and Allahabad was handed over to the British. The Diwani of Bengal (which included Bihar and Orissa), was also given to the Company, which meant that the Company had complete authority over the revenue of Bengal.

The treaty was a major turning point as it transformed the East India Company from a trading company into an administrative authority in India.

In the period between 1765 and 1800 CE, East India Company stationed its army unit inside the fort of Allahabad but the ownership of the fort kept switching between the Mughals and the Nawabs of Awadh. In 1801 CE, Allahabad was ceded by Nawab Saadat Ali of Awadh to the East Indian Company, thus setting in motion its transformation into a British city even before Delhi and Lucknow. The initial revenue settlement of Allahabad began in 1803 under Governor-General Lord Wellesley of the East India Company.

Allahabad in The Revolt of 1857

Allahabad became the centre of the Revolt of 1857, when the sixth Native Infantry stationed inside the fort killed a number of Englishmen inside the fort. In the old city, one of the individuals who led the revolt in Allahabad was Maulvi Liaqat Ali of Kaushambi. He gallantly fought and freed Allahabad from British control by setting up his own governorship from Khusro Bagh in Allahabad. However, this freedom was short-lived as British forces regained control over Allahabad within two weeks.

The natives were defeated when General James Neill of the Madras Fusiliers entered Allahabad and started killing the natives indiscriminately on 11th June 1857. History still remembers General Neill as the ‘Butcher of Allahabad’.

Queen Victoria’s Proclamation

Lord Charles Canning, who was the Governor-General of India during the Mutiny and a cousin to Queen Victoria, had taken up residence in Allahabad after the Revolt. Then, on 1st November 1858, Lord Canning read the famous proclamation of Queen Victoria, which ended the rule of the East India Company in India. The conquered territories of the Company were transferred to the British Crown and Queen Victoria became Empress of India and Lord Canning her Viceroy.

 Proclamation Pillar at Minto Park
Proclamation Pillar at Minto Park|Author

The Proclamation marked the direct rule of the British Crown over India. The site from where this epoch-making proclamation was read by Lord Canning was transformed into a park by Governor-General of India, Lord Minto, and a Proclamation Pillar made of marble was raised, on which the busts of Queen Victoria and Edward VII were installed on the orders of Lord Minto in 1908.

In the vicinity of Minto Park is a British cemetery which houses the graves of British commandants and soldiers who died in the Revolt of 1857. The site is a protected monument of the Archaeological Survey of India.

Kydganj Cemetery
Kydganj Cemetery|Author

Civil Station or ‘Cannington’

In 1858, Allahabad was made the capital of the North Western Provinces and a new age was ushered in for the city when a crumbling town of the Mughals was transformed into a genteel city of the British Raj. A new White Town was planned on a grid-iron pattern under the supervision of Commissioner Cuthbert Bensley Thornhill. This new settlement, the largest before New Delhi was transformed by the British in the early 20th century, was called ‘Cannington’. There are historians who claim that the planning of Allahabad, later, became the blueprint for New Delhi when it was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens.

Cannington or ‘Civil Lines’, as it is now called, reflected the might of the British Raj in India. Mark Twain, on his visit to Allahabad, described the grandeur of Cannington. It was a flourishing city, with broad, tree-lined avenues and proper British bungalows which highlighted the lavish lifestyle of the Englishmen in Allahabad. There were Swiss and German companies with their exclusive outlets in the Civil Lines. There were theatres, cathedrals, clubs and parks, which made this city a famous destination for Anglicans in India.

Four identical buildings on both sides of Queen’s Road for British government offices
Four identical buildings on both sides of Queen’s Road for British government offices|Author

In the years to follow, grand stone buildings housing public offices of the Government Press, Board of Revenue, Auditors Office, High Court and Police Headquarters of the Province were established on Queen’s Road in British Allahabad.

Naini Bridge

In the period following 1853, trains starting from Delhi terminated inside the Fort of Allahabad and on the other side, it functioned under the East Indian Railway company, between Calcutta and Mirzapore. On 15th August 1865, construction of a steel truss bridge was completed on the Yamuna River, which connected Delhi to Calcutta. Consequently, Allahabad became the base of the North Central Railway. By 1927, this bridge was transformed into a double-deck bridge, which had two-way traffic for railways as well as roadways.

After the bridge was completed in 1865, postcard
After the bridge was completed in 1865, postcard |Author

Interestingly, one of the pillars of the bridge was designed in the shape of a shoe, to endure the currents of the Yamuna, which terminates at Sangam. Englishmen called it the ‘Gentlemen’s Shoe’ and with time, many folk tales were spun around the pillar by the local people.

Curzon Bridge
Curzon Bridge|Author

In the following years, as the railway expanded, two other iron girder bridges – Curzon Bridge and Izat Bridge – were constructed on the Ganga River to connect Allahabad with Lucknow and Benares, respectively.

Allahabad High Court

In 1834, when the North Western Provinces was formed, the Sadar Diwani Adaalat functioned for a year in Allahabad before it was shifted to Agra. In 1861, the Indian High Courts Act was passed by the British Parliament, and the Supreme Courts of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay were replaced by High Courts. In 1866, the Sadar Diwani Adaalat of the Province was replaced by the High Court of the North Western Provinces, and in 1869, it was shifted back to Allahabad, making it the fourth-oldest High Court in India.

Old Building of Allahabad High Court on Queen’s Road
Old Building of Allahabad High Court on Queen’s Road|Author

Earlier, the Allahabad High Court began functioning in the old-stone building on Queen’s Road. In 1916, a new building was built to accommodate the increasing workload and this is where it proudly stands even today. The new High Court building was inaugurated by Lord Chelmsford on 27th November 1916. This is a huge domed structure built using white sandstone and has borrowed elements from Anglican as well as Indian architecture.

Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court|Author

The Allahabad High Court gave India its first woman advocate in Cornelia Sorabji. It continues to be the busiest court in India and has the distinction of producing great legal luminaries like Sir John Stanley, Sir John Edge of the Privy Council, Justice Mehmood Khan (son of Sir Saiyid Ahmed Khan and the first Indian Judge of the Allahabad High Court), Motilal Nehru, Tej Bahadur Sapru, S K Dhar and Kailash Nath Katju, among many others of British and Indian origin.

Alfred Park

To commemorate the visit of Prince Alfred, the Duke of Edinburgh, to Allahabad, this massive 133-acre park was established in 1870, on the ruins of native villages which were wiped out in the aftermath of the Revolt of 1857. The foundation of this park was laid by Prince Alfred himself, who was invited by the then Lieutenant-Governor of the Province, Sir William Muir.

An English Postcard of Alfred Park
An English Postcard of Alfred Park|Author

The park is divided into sections and the central portion is called the ‘Bandstand’. It even houses the erstwhile Gymkhana Club on one side and a cricket stadium as well. The park was a popular venue among the British crowd who visited it for High Tea parties and Band Nights. There are memorials of Queen Victoria and other British officials built inside this park.

It was inside this park, on 27th February 1931, that revolutionary and freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Party killed himself when he was surrounded by British police officers. Post-Independence, the park was named after him as ‘Chandrashekhar Azad Park’.

Allahabad Museum inside Alfred Park
Allahabad Museum inside Alfred Park|Author

The National Museum of Allahabad is situated in one corner of Alfred Park. It was set up here by then Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1954. Its prized-possessions include the pistol of Chandrashekhar Azad and the Ford V8 lorry in which the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were carried for immersion at Sangam.

There are other galleries inside the museum as well, which display archaeological artefacts from India, medieval collections, and the personal collection and gifts which Nehru received on his foreign visits. A gallery dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi as well as manuscripts of distinguished writers like Sumitranandan Pant, Munshi Premchand, Mahakavi Nirala, Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Mahadevi Verma are also on display.

Thornhill And Mayne Memorial

Inside Alfred Park, the Thornhill and Mayne Memorial is a public library built by the then Commissioner of Allahabad, Francis Otway Mayne, in memory of his close friend and town planner of Allahabad, former commissioner Cuthbert Bensley Thornhill, in 1870. It was designed by a reputed architect from England, Sir Richard Roskell Bayne, in Scottish Baronial architecture and was completed in 1878. The structure represents a structural polychromy, with lofty towers and arcaded cloisters, and includes sharp pillars and turrets of granite and sandstone.

 Thornhill and Mayne Memorial
Thornhill and Mayne Memorial|Author

There are seated gargoyles and eagles placed around the roof of the structure, a reminder of British might and loftiness. The tower is neatly built and there are some awe-inspiring stained glass windows and Victorian woodwork, which retains the originality of the building.

Intricate carvings on a pillar of the Public Library
Intricate carvings on a pillar of the Public Library|Author

On 8th January 1887, the first session of the Legislative Council of the North Western Provinces of Awadh and Agra was held inside the Thornhill And Mayne Memorial. Currently, it houses the Public Library of Allahabad, which is the largest in Uttar Pradesh and holds around 70,000 British records and various medieval and colonial manuscripts including an original copy of Firdausi’s Shahnamah and Persian translations of Prince Dara Shikoh.

Victoria Memorial

Another memorial inside Alfred Park is the Victoria Memorial, which was built in 1905. It is a hugely decorated canopy sculpted from marble, which once housed an Italian-made imposing Statue of Queen Victoria. It was inaugurated by the then Lieutenant-Governor of the Province, Sir James LaTouche.

A recent photograph of the canopy
A recent photograph of the canopy|Author

The statue of Queen Victoria was removed in the 1960s and shifted to Municipal Museum of Lucknow, where it lies in utter neglect. The canopy has been vacant since then.

All Saints’ Cathedral

In the vicinity of Cannington, an Anglican Cathedral called All Saints’ Cathedral was built on land granted by the then Lieutenant-Governor of the North Western Provinces, Sir William Muir. The foundation stone of the church was laid by his wife, Elizabeth Huntly Wemyss, in 1871.

All Saints’ Cathedral
All Saints’ Cathedral|Author

The church was designed by British architect William Emerson in the Gothic-Revival style of architecture. The cathedral was modelled after 13th century Gothic style churches and it was built using white sandstone.

Front of the Cathedral
Front of the Cathedral|Author

The cathedral’s nave is 40 feet wide and 130 feet long, and the internal width is 56 feet. It can easily accommodate 400 people. The pulpit is a fine piece of workmanship, made in alabaster by Thomas Nicholls of Lambeth, England. The cathedral was consecrated in 1887.

Interior of the cathedral
Interior of the cathedral |Author

The interior of the cathedral is even richer and includes a marble font and well-crafted altar. The woodwork is equally imposing. The cathedral has many memorial plaques and it is known for its stained glasswork, which was done by skilled workers in Europe. The Lantern Tower of the cathedral, known as ‘Victoria Tower’, has been dedicated to Queen Victoria.

Close-up of intricate work on the cathedral
Close-up of intricate work on the cathedral |Author

Currently, the cathedral is under the Church of North India, which governs many reputed educational institutions in the city including the Boys’ High School and Girls’ High School, which were established in 1861. Boys’ High School has alumni like Amitabh Bachchan, Markanday Katju and Vikas Swaroop.

Muir Central College and University of Allahabad

Muir Central College in Allahabad was founded by Lieutenant-Governor of the Province, William Muir, in 1872. The college was the result of a concerted effort by him to get it built. Historians like Avril Powell refer to debates between Sir Saiyid Ahmed Khan, founder of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh, and William Muir, which led to the establishment of an oriental college in Allahabad.

The buildings of Muir Central College were designed by British architect William Emerson, who also designed All Saints’ Cathedral in Allahabad and later designed many buildings in Bombay and Calcutta. The structure is designed in Indo-Saracenic style and it is a beautiful blend of Indian and Persian elements. Made of white sandstone, the huge dome and rising tower surrounded by arched corridors create an air of grandeur around the structure.

Vizianagaram Hall
Vizianagaram Hall|Author

The main hall of the college, called ‘Vizianagaram Hall’, is made in white marble and it is heavily embellished with Persian floral patterns. The stained glasses and mosaic work makes it even richer. The building was inaugurated in 1873 by Governor-General of India, Lord Northbrook.

In 1887, the University of Allahabad was founded as the fifth-oldest University in India, after Calcutta, Bombay, Madras and Lahore universities. The Senate Hall or the main administrative building was completed in 1912 and inaugurated by the then Lieutenant-Governor of the Province, Sir John Hewett.

Senate Hall
Senate Hall|Author

The building of the Senate Hall was designed by Sir Swinton Jacob and reflects elements drawn from Islamic, Rajasthani and Anglican styles of architecture. It has archways and grand corridors and even houses a clock tower. The clock in the central tower belongs to the Big Ben family of clocks. In 1921, the Senate Hall welcomed the then Prince of Wales, Edward Albert, who ascended the throne as Edward VIII in 1936 and abdicated later, in the same year.

In 1921, Muir Central College merged with Allahabad University and became its Faculty of Science. The Senate Hall campus commanded the Arts Faculty. The University of Allahabad was once hailed as the ‘Oxford of the East’.

St Joseph’s Cathedral

A flamboyant Roman Catholic Cathedral governed by the Diocese of Allahabad was built on 11th February 1879. The church has Italian architecture and most of its marble work was done by skilled workers from Italy. The bell tower of the cathedral is built in Dominican Style.

St Joseph’s Cathedral
St Joseph’s Cathedral|Author

The interior of the church is very ornate and the altar is intricately made. The sculptures placed in the cathedral were also imported from Italy. The patron saint of this church is St Francis of Assisi and the cathedral is dedicated to St Joseph.

Two renowned institutions – St Joseph’s Collegiate (1881) and St Mary’s Convent (1866) – have equally imposing architecture and massive campuses and are governed by the diocese of this cathedral.

Mayo Memorial And Town Hall

This memorial was built as a tribute to Governor-General of India, Richard Southwell Bourke, the 6th Earl of Mayo, who was assassinated in 1872 at Andaman. The building was completed in 1879 and its foundation stone was laid by Lord Lytton, the then Viceroy and Governor-General of India.

Mayo Memorial Hall
Mayo Memorial Hall |Author

The hall was designed by Richard Roskell Bayne and the elaborate interior was designed in marble by Professor Gamble of the South Kensington Museum, later named the Victoria And Albert Museum. It has walled busts, well-decorated pillars in granite and an arched porch.

The hall includes a 180-foot tower and the memorial was meant to hold public meetings, balls and other ceremonies. Currently, it houses a sports complex named after Amitabh Bachchan and it is not in very good shape.

United Provinces Exhibition

In 1910-11, after the persistent efforts of the then-Lieutenant-Governor of the United Provinces, Sir John Prescott Hewett, a national exhibition was organized in Allahabad, the capital of the Province. The exhibition was organized in a way that it coincided with the Magh Mela of Allahabad.

United Provinces Exhibition, Allahabad, Souvenir
United Provinces Exhibition, Allahabad, Souvenir
German Engineering Court, UP Exhibition
German Engineering Court, UP Exhibition|Author

The court and the grounds of the Exhibition had permanent departments built in Rajasthani and Mughal styles of architecture. Handicrafts from all over the world were kept on display. The exhibition had 12 sections, of which one was for German Engineering Works and another for Agricultural Sciences. There was an Educational Court, a Ladies Court, Textile Court, Forestry Court and many others. Unfortunately, all these amazing structures were demolished post-Independence and it is not really known what is left of those grand courts built for the exhibition because the area is restricted to the military now.

Singer’s Pavilion at the exhibition, a postcard
Singer’s Pavilion at the exhibition, a postcard |Author

The exhibition began on 1st December 1910 and continued till 28th February 1911. The German Crown Prince, many members of British royalty and American journalists were among the visitors to this grand exhibition. Celebrated courtesans of the age, Gauhar Jan of Calcutta and Janki Bai Ilahabadi, were also invited to perform at the cultural programmes of the exhibition.

First Airmail Postcard
First Airmail Postcard|Wikimedia Commons

The world’s first official Airmail flight flew from the grounds of this exhibition. French pilot, Henry Piquet, took off in his biplane from Allahabad and landed in Naini at a distance of 13 km. The organizer of the aviation display, Sir Walter Windham, was able to secure permission from the Postmaster General of India and Airmail was sent on the flight.

It was at this exhibition that the model of a clock-tower was built, which impressed one of the native merchants of the city to such a degree that he funded the construction of a similar clock tower in Allahabad. The clock tower was built in 1913 in Chowk and it locally came to be known as ‘ghantaghar’.

There’s a lot more to the grand colonial history of Allahabad which transformed this Mughal town into a cosmopolitan hub. There are at least 15 more churches which belong to the colonial era, many public buildings, including Kotwali, the Collectorate, Commissionerate, clubs, theatres, hospitals and marketplaces which gained glory during the British Raj. The city also boasted many imposing bungalows, of the Anglicans, Parsis, Anglo-Indians and Indian elite, including merchants and industrialists.

Swaraj Bhawan showcases the typical bungalow architecture of Allahabad
Swaraj Bhawan showcases the typical bungalow architecture of Allahabad|Author

Allahabad, which went to ruin under the weak administration of the later Mughals, saw its meteoric rise under colonial rule. Ironically, Allahabad, where the British Empire set its foot to formally rule and govern India, became a hub of the freedom struggle after the fourth session of Indian National Congress was organized in Allahabad with George Yule as its President. The city was also home to the Nehru family, which guided the freedom struggle. Mahatma Gandhi announced many national movements from Allahabad.

Anand Bhawan
Anand Bhawan|Author

Nehru’s palatial residence Swaraj Bhawan and Anand Bhawan were the hub of political activities for at least three decades. Nationalist leaders like Madan Mohan Malviya and Purushottam Das Tandon hailed from Chowk and served the Congress party. There is an endless list of people who struggled for India’s independence and hailed from Allahabad.

The colonial heritage of a city which was established as a Mughal capital gives a distinct identity to Allahabad. It is not just the confluence of rivers that makes this city so important but the confluence of cultures that has also contributed to the rich Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb of Allahabad.

Akshat Lal, the founder of Allahabad Heritage Society, is a writer based in Allahabad and works for the conservation of the region’s heritage.

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Chinese smartphone brands expanded their share of the Indian smartphone market in the June quarter (Q2) of 2017, continuing a trend seen over the past few quarters, shows the latest Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker report by research firm IDC (International Data Corporation). This means brands including Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo now have a combined market share of as high as 54%, up from 51% in Q1 2017.

Samsung of Korea continues to be India's  number one smartphone brand, but its market share has fallen from 28% in Q1 2017 to 24% in Q2 2017, the report suggests.

Xiaomi continued its good run in Q2 with a quarter on quarter growth of 25%. It occupies the second position with a market share of 17%. In Q1 2017, it held 14% of the market share. Xiaomi’s success can be attributed to the company’s expansion in the offline market through Mi Homes, Mi authorised stores and big format retail stores. The other factor contributing to its good run is the success of Redmi Note 4. The company has sold over 5 million units since its launch in January 2017. With more than 2 million shipments in Q2 2017 alone, it has become the highest shipped smartphone in India in a single quarter.

Vivo, which is stronger in offline market, holds the third position with a market share of 13%. It registered an impressive quarter on quarter growth of 26% in Q2 2017. In Q1 2017, its market share was 10.5%. According to IDC, aggressive investments on marketing activities and in-shop promotions contributed to the company’s growth.

Oppo and Lenovo are the fourth and fifth biggest smartphone vendors respectively, even though their market share has declined over the preceding quarter.

Oppo, like Vivo, is big on promotion and marketing. It controls 8% of the market in Q2, even as its shipments declined by 13%. It held 9.3% of the market share in Q1 2017.

Lenovo’s poor run continued. Its shipments declined by 25% in the last quarter and the market share shrank to 7% in Q2 from 9.5% in Q1. Surprisingly, smartphones sold under Lenovo's Motorola brand fared better than Lenovo branded smartphones, posting a quarter on quarter growth of 17%.

Indian companies are eyeing a comeback

Indian companies after three quarters of continuous decline have finally made some headway. They registered a quarter on quarter growth of 18% in Q2 2017, but their overall market share is still only 15%. “Indian vendors are putting all their efforts and second half of year will be crucial, either it will see a revival of Indian vendors or emergence of new dominance in the sub-$150 (Rs 10,000) segment from China-based vendors," says Upasana Joshi, Senior Analyst, IDC India.

Impact of GST

The IDC report also provides some data on the impact of GST (Goods and Services Tax) on smartphone market. A GST rate of 12% was implemented on smartphones from July, which affected shipments in the second quarter as the focus was on clearing out the existing inventory before GST kicked in. A total of 28 million smartphones were shipped in Q2 2017. This marks a modest quarter on quarter growth of 3.7% and a year on year growth of 1.6%.

However, phone makers' decision to absorb the increased price due to GST helped to stabilise the pricing and the impact on sales.

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Hyphenating Numbers and Colors

Hyphens. Probably the most misused bit of punctuation next to the semicolon. Writers hyphenate all over the place, and then leave those pesky things out when they really should use them. So we’re going over a bunch of these hyphenation rules for a few weeks, and today we’re looking at numbers and colors.

The same hyphenation rule that applies to compound modifiers and the various parts of speech also applies to  various categories of words, such as time, color, numbers, and  age. Hyphenate the compound when it appears before the noun; no hyphen following the noun.

  • Age: “a three-year-old girl,” but “she was three years old”
  • Colors: “a blue-green plate,” but “the dish was blue green”
  • Numbers: “He was twenty-five,” but “my grandfather lived to one hundred five”

A number paired with a noun will be hyphenated before the noun it modifies, but open after.

  • “a first-year student,” but “this student is in his first year”
  • “a 917-page volume,” but “a volume with 917 pages”

Note the use of two hyphens when a range or interval is indicated:

  • It would be a ten- to thirty-minute wait for a seat, the hostess advised.

Ten and thirty both modify wait; there is no need to write “ten-minute to thirty-minute wait,” but it is necessary to connect the phrase with the first hyphen to show that these elements are equal and belong together.

Ordinal numbers follow the hyphen-before, open-after rule.

  • “First floor,” but “first-floor apartment”
  • “Third place,” but “third-place ribbon”
  • “Thirty-third row,” but “thirty-third-row seats”

And pairing up an ordinal number and superlative follows the same rule.

  • “First place,” but “first-place finish”
  • “Second-to-last place,” but “finished second to last”

And then there are fractions. When the fraction is used as a noun, leave it open; when it is an adjective, hyphenate it.

  • “Half hour,” but “half-hour lesson”
  • “Quarter mile,” but “a quarter-mile run”

Fractions, such as one-half, two-thirds, and three-quarters, are hyphenated.

I hope you had a front-row lesson for this ten-minute discussion.

5 Responses to “Hyphenating Numbers and Colors”

  1. Matthew Eaton February 28, 2014 at 4:26 am #

    Ugh, the dreaded hyphen. I keep using editing software to catch my hyphen derp, but I don’t know how confident I am at catching it on my own.

    Thank you for the reminder on this one, I have to make sure I get better at this.

  2. Marcia March 5, 2014 at 11:27 am #

    I learned a lot about hyphens in your post. Thank you.

  3. Susan Buchanan March 9, 2014 at 1:07 pm #

    Great post! Hyphens are extremely misused and even the dictionaries can’t agree. Plus, being in the UK, I think we have slightly different rules. There are certain rules which you have mentioned which I am not sure we use in the UK, so I’m off to investigate!

  4. Kathy Majewski November 15, 2017 at 7:30 am #

    Thanks for this very helpful information! I don’t understand your example regarding hyphen use when referring to ages. “He was twenty-five,” but “my grandfather lived to one hundred five”

    I understand your rule: “Hyphenate the compound when it appears before the noun; no hyphen following the noun.” In your example, though, I don’t see the noun. I’d say both examples are implying years. If so, why is one hyphenated and the other not?

    Thanks for your help!

    • cslakin November 15, 2017 at 8:01 am #

      The number example isn’t showing hyphenation before a noun but just what the hyphenation rule is in cases like that.

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Home » Blog » On Realising The Political Is Personal

On Realising The Political Is Personal

By Fiona Robertson.

We’re all familiar with the play of oppositional, fear-fuelled politics. Don’t elect them. They will damage you or threaten your lifestyle or your life in some way. Whether it’s the other political parties, other countries, a particular group, or a kind of people, the dynamic is the same: there’s them and there’s us and never the twain shall meet. In the early 1970s, feminists coined the phrase, “The personal is political.” I’d suggest that the reverse is also true: the political is personal.

Since I was young, I’ve sided with the underdog. I’ve worked and lived in disadvantaged, inner-city areas. I’ve expressed disdain for the one percent, the bankers, the flagrantly rich. As I looked with another facilitator, an underlying story became very apparent. I saw the words, “I have to be modest.” In addition to the words, there was a strong sensation and numerous images. Not only was there a self here who has to be modest, but also a command or instruction to be modest. I began to see how this played through in many areas of my life.

I don’t yet know how seeing through this story of having to be modest will play out. We look, and see what follows from the looking. There’s no prescription here. Whatever happens from now on, I’m no longer carrying that previously unconscious story of having to be modest, which was understandably triggered by images of people living in grand, distinctly immodest opulence. I no longer need to project it onto others; if it arises again, I’ll most likely be aware of it. If not, I can simply inquire further.

Wherever you sit in the political landscape, take a look at those you think of as them, whoever they are. Whoever you hate, passionately disagree with, campaign against, or shout at when you’re watching the news. Be it the political right, left or center, Muslims or Jews, black people or white people, refugees, feminists, paedophiles, the religious right, the religious of any shade, those in same-sex relationships, immigrants, Darwinists, homophobes—this isn’t about deciding who is right or wrong, but looking at how and where the political is personal.

Rest for a few moments, close your eyes, settle into your body, and take a couple of breaths. Then bring an image of them to mind and have a look at it. Simply look. Judgments about them may well arise. That’s okay. We can come to those later. For now, see the image there in your mind’s eye and see if it’s a threat or danger or attack—find the word that fits the best. Remember, this isn’t an intellectual or cognitive process; let your body give you the answer. If it responds in some way, it perceives a threat. However the response comes (as a sensation of tightness or contraction, a feeling of fear, some kind of emotion), let the response happen just as it’s happening. Take time to feel it. And then let the process unfold, looking at the words and images that arise, and feeling the sensations and feelings. See exactly where the threat lies, going by your body each time.

You may also notice that a self-identity arises in response to the perceived threat. You may notice words like “I’m under attack” or “They want to take something away from me” or “I’m inferior or superior to them.” Look for that self, too.

It may also be useful to use the Boomerang or Panorama Inquiries here. We use the Boomerang to inquire into one triggering person or situation and the Panorama for looking at more than one.

When we project qualities onto others, be they positive or negative, there’s nearly always a deficient self-identity in play. Again, rest and bring an image of them to mind. As you look at them, see what the image of them says about you and who you are. Who are you in relation to them? Ask the question and listen for the answer. Ask several times, as different answers may come each time. See which one resonates in your body most and continue looking for that self in the words, images, and body sensations and feelings that arise.

Using the Inquiries in this way helps to defuse the fear and sense of threat around any political issue. Even things that seem inherently real—global warming, refugee crises, financial crises, whatever you feel affected by or preoccupied with—can be inquired into in this way. Leave no stone unturned. To inquire isn’t to deny the existence of things or to arrive at a conclusion about them; it is simply to explore our experiences of them and to see where there are unexamined assumptions and beliefs operating.

When we’re looking in this way, we can let go of any notion of being politically, emotionally, or spiritually correct. The Inquiries allow us to be gut-level honest in any given moment. We may be shocked or embarrassed by what comes—that’s all part of the process. If there are places we dare not tread, we can look. What’s the worst that could happen if we look at these words or images, or feel these feelings?

When we take the time to disentangle the personal from the political, we often find there’s more clarity, flow, and spaciousness around our opinions. Perhaps we discover that the anger we’ve always felt toward the other side actually stems from an unconscious deficiency story. Or we find that we’ve aspired to be like our parents in order to gain their approval, side-lining our authentic selves in the process. Whatever we discover, we’re left free to hold whatever views make sense to us, minus the rigidity that comes from fear or deficiency.

This article is an extract from Fiona’s book, The Art of Finding Yourself. Find out more about Fiona and her work here.

Watch below as Fiona discusses this article with Richard Cox:

On Realising the Political is Personal.
Fiona Robertson and podcast host Richard Cox (50 minutes)

Fiona Robertson comes back on the Deep State Consciousness podcast to talk about her essay On Realising the Political is Personal. Fiona and podcast host Richard Cox discuss how our political positions are inextricably linked to our core beliefs about life, both in terms of the positions we hold and the dogma or open mindedness with which we hold them. They go on to discuss how cultivating a relationship with a sense of self which is deeper than the opinions we hold can allow us to drop our addiction to certainty and engage with people in a more relational way. They ponder what the implications of this would or could be for our polarised political climate. What if we were all open to inquiring about all our political viewpoints?

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Calling all Business Owners/Managers and New Starts-ups

Are you in business and want to know about the support you can obtain? What business grants you can apply for? Which funded programmes will help you grow your business?  Do you need to secure finance?  Thinking of entering new markets?  Do you need help on how to survive?  Are you looking to expand and/or recruit?  Want to start your own business?  Are you unsure of where to look for guidance, support and advice?

If the answer is ‘YES’ to any of these questions come to the Cross Border Business Support Expo taking place on Wednesday the 27th January in the Carrickdale Hotel between 9.30am until 12.30pm.

All the Business Support Agencies catering for the needs of businesses located within the Newry Dundalk region will be exhibiting at this unique event.  This event will provide an ideal opportunity for local businesses to speak to all relevant Business Support Agencies in one morning, on a one-to-one basis, under one roof!

This is event is joint hosted by Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade and Dundalk Chamber of Commerce and is supported by InterTradeIreland and Louth Local Enterprise Office.

President Michael McKeown, Newry Chamber of Commerce stated, ‘We are delighted to co-host this joint Chamber Cross Border event with InterTradeIreland and Louth Local Enterprise Office once again.  The aim is to provide a forum where businesses can find out all they need to know about the support they can and should avail of’.
Mr Thomas Hunter McGowan, Chief Executive, InterTradeIreland, stated,

‘Cross-border trade presents businesses with an invaluable opportunity to increase their sales, develop new markets and benefit from all-island expertise and innovation.
We encourage all SMEs from Newry and Dundalk and the surrounding areas to attend this event to see exactly what opportunities are available and how to access them’.

Confirmed exhibitors at the event include, InterTradeIreland, Louth Local Enterprise Office Invest NI, Newry & Mourne District Council, Louth County Council, Newry & Mourne Enterprise Agency, Southern Regional College, Department of Employment & Learning, Regional Development Centre, Enterprise Ireland, EURES, Employability Louth, all of the main lending institutions, plus many more.

This event is open to all businesses in the Newry Dundalk region.  Entry is free of charge.  It will operate on a ‘business drop-in clinic’ format; whereby business representatives can call in to the event at any stage between the hours of 9.30am to 12.30pm on the 27 January.  To register for the event or if you require further information, please call Brenda in Dundalk Chamber on Tel: 042 9336343 or email You can also register on line by logging on to

For further details please contact Orla Jackson, Newry Chamber: Tel: 028 3025 0303 Email: or Paddy Malone PRO Dundalk Chamber on Tel: 00353 42 9336744; email


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Lutheran Social Services of Northern California Seeks Case Manager for our Sacramento Youth Program

Please note that candidates must possess a Master's degree to be considered.

About the Organization: Lutheran Social Services of Northern California (LSS) supports dignity and stability for our community’s most vulnerable by providing supportive housing services that lead to self-sufficiency. LSS’ service area is Northern California and we maintain offices and programs in Concord, Sacramento, San Francisco and Stockton.

Program Overview: Fostering Future Success (FFS) is a program for foster youth, ages 18-21 that provides intensive case management while allowing them to live independently in their own apartment. These youth often have multiple issues: they may have dropped out of high school, they have mental health and substance abuse issues, they have few, if any, independent living and job seeking skills. FFS provides intensive case management services designed to teach independent living skills, and assist the youth in reaching their education and employment goals.

About the Position: This is an exciting time to be part of LSS! We are experiencing dynamic program growth and expansion and are strong and fiscally solvent. We have built a great team in our youth programs and are looking for an individual to join this team as a Case Manager. A strong candidate will maintain a strength-based perspective while assisting youth in achieving their optimal levels of self-sufficiency and will have understanding of best practices in youth services. They will have a strong background in providing comprehensive integrated services to diverse people, and in maintaining high ethical standards when dealing with others. They must represent ideals that foster community change and build partnerships with community-based organizations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work or a closely related field and experience working with youth is required.

  • Demonstrated ability to work empathetically with people who are homeless or have a history of homelessness.

  • Demonstrated experience in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, and domestic violence.

  • Experience in accessing community based services.

  • Knowledge and experience in working with diverse cultural populations.

  • Excellent written and analytic skills.

  • Excellent verbal communication and public speaking skills.

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

  • Ability to effectively represent LSS to the community.

  • Ability to work independently, make good decisions and utilize supervision as needed.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

  • Ability to work on multiple tasks and set priorities.

  • Must-have a valid CA Driver License, current registration and required insurance in accordance with California Vehicle Code requirements.

Lutheran Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace

People with diverse personal experiences are urged to apply, especially people of color, bi-lingual, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals, women, and people living with HIV/AIDS.

Relocation reimbursement is NOT available for this position. If an offer is extended, qualified candidates must provide proof of eligibility to reside and work within the United States without sponsorship

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Under the supervision of the Clinical Program Manager, the Youth Peer Mentor (YPM) provides immediate and follow-up care and support to current and former foster youth being served by The Source during times of crisis and urgent need. The YPM utilizes lived experience in the foster care system to increase engagement with youth, provide advocacy for youth, and aid youth with connections to needed services and resources while promoting a wellness and recovery philosophy within a strength-based approach.  This will also involve peer coaching/mentoring, in-home support, accompanying youth and parents to meetings, providing community resource information and advocating for services. The YPM works as part of The Source department and team of care within SCH.

Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children's Home is the oldest active charity in Sacramento, & among the most highly respected. Serving over 5,000 children & over 4,000 families every year, with eight programs across six locations, we offer excellent career advancement opportunities while making a positive impact in your community.

  • Provide crisis response to youth seeking support through the Source’s contact methods (phone, text, chat) as well as in community and in home response.

  • Work as part of an urgent response team to address youth crisis needs and engages additional Source staff (Urgent Response Coordinators, Therapists and Family Partners) in collaborative care.

  • Engage and guide youth to explore and articulate their own values, beliefs, and to find their own voice.

  • Provide services individually, in groups, in diverse clinic and community settings that meet the needs of youth and families.

  • Help youth identify their personal and cultural strengths and determine how these assets can be part of their treatment plan.

  •  Mentor youth by using self as a positive role model while maintaining professional boundaries.

  • Assist youth in developing and maintaining healthy peer and adult relationships

Must have received recent direct services through the public mental health system as a youth The YPM cannot have worked for the same agency where services are/were being received.  (Working with youth who received public mental health services is not a substitute for this requirement). Some positions may require the YPM to have received recent direct services through the foster care system as a youth

  • A High School diploma or GED is required. The completion of at least 12 units in Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Early Childhood Development or similar field is preferred.

  • Driving is an essential function of this job, and as such, employees in this position will be required to furnish their own vehicle to be used in the course of employment. A valid driver’s license and minimum insurance coverage is also required.

We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short and long term disability plans, retirement plan, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid training, career advancement opportunities and annual company picnic.

Qualified employees must submit a completed Request for Promotion or Transfer form along with a resume to Human Resources. External candidates must complete our on-line employment application available at

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London business body supports a 'Crossrail for the North'

Wednesday 13 September 2017

London business body supports a 'Crossrail for the North'

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the government to seriously explore the construction of the so-called 'Crossrail for the North' rail line.

LCCI believes that it is in the best interests of the whole UK if strategic transport infrastructure is not concentrated mainly in the southeast area.

Policy Director of London Chamber of Commerce, Sean McKee said: "London is heading towards megacity status with 10million people by 2030, and while we seek the right infrastructure here, it is important that the rest of the country continues to grow as well.

At present, cross-country travelling between the great northern cities of Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield is a tortuous, time consuming experience. That is not good for business or Britain plc.

Those city areas have a collective population of 9million - similar to London's current population.

It is interesting to note that the distance between Leeds and Liverpool is roughly the same as the whole length of London Underground's Central Line - yet that northern journey can sometimes nearly take double the time.

LCCI is happy to endorse previous calls for a 'Crossrail of the North'. The proposed cross-Pennine plans involve tunnelling - and the skills and experience from the new Elizabeth Line/Crossrail project in London could be put to good use to deliver practical connectivity.

We are clear we want Crossrail Two but we also need to consider a Crossrail for the north.

As the UK faces into a post Brexit future, our economy will be much stronger if we create opportunities for jobs and future growth beyond the capital.

London's 'Crossrail Two' and a 'Crossrail North' could be given the green light to proceed together - helping create the environment to compete and seize new economic opportunities".

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M: +44 (0)7827 241528

1.    LCCI is the capital's most representative business organisation, with members ranging in size from multi-national companies to SMEs and sole traders.
2.   Sean McKee is available for further comment and interview.


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Every four years, with about 300 Beetles, Bullis and other VW-Oldies, the International Bad Camberger VW-Veteranen-Treffen attracts visitors from over 40 nations to the beautiful town Bad Camberg, near Frankfurt in Germany.

Looking for an exchange with like-minded people, Heinz-Willi and Michael Lottermann organised the first get-together at their home town Bad Camberg. After 40 years and more than 11 successful meetings, the event appeals to passionate VW oldtimer fans from all over the world.

Since 2003 Biggi and Michael Lottermann, as well as their nephew Markus, organise the event with the support of family and friends.


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Humanity's first black hole photo, explained by LTU prof

Release Date: April 11, 2019

SOUTHFIELD—For the first time in history, scientists announced April 10, humanity has captured an image of a black hole.

And if you don’t know what that means, Scott Schneider, associate professor of physics at Lawrence Technological University, can explain it to you in plain English.

Astronomers used an array of radio telescopes spanning the entire world to capture the image from the center of a galaxy known as M87, nearly 54 million light years away. The data was converted from radio frequencies upward to the much higher frequencies of visible light simply so we could see it. (Radio frequencies were used to detect the image because they do a much better job of penetrating the gases and dust of space than visible light does.)

Black holes are objects predicted by Einstein’s theory of general relativity. They occur when a massive star runs out of material to fuel its fusion reaction. The star collapses to a point known as a singularity—an object so dense and heavy that not even light can escape it, and which appears to take up no space at all.

In this video, Schneider explains what black holes are, how they’re formed, how scientists captured the image, the significance of the achievement, and future steps in astronomy.

And for a comparison of the black hole's mind-boggling size, see

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Ford C3 grant to Lawrence Tech aims to cut affordable housing cost in half

Release Date: October 5, 2016

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Lawrence Technological University has received a $25,000 Ford College Community Challenge grant that could revolutionize the production of affordable housing – starting with one new home in Pontiac.

The grant will help fund the construction of HOUSE02, a proof of concept home that will use the techniques developed over the past two years by LTU architecture professors Scott Shall, Jim Stevens, Ayodh Kamath, and Brian Oltrogge, and LTU architecture graduate students.

The goal is to build a home at a cost of $50 to $65 per square foot. That would put the cost of a modest, 1,000-square-foot home at $50,000 to $65,000 – not the $110,000 to $150,000 achieved through traditional construction methods, Shall said.

The techniques will make it more likely for affordable housing to attract financing on a large scale, as well. For a video of Lawrence Tech students and faculty discussing this issue, visit

The LTU professors and students worked with Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County on the research.

In addition to the Ford grant, an anonymous philanthropist has donated $6,000 and a city lot in Pontiac for the construction of HOUSE02.

“We’ve been working with students and professionals to figure out how digital fabrication can more rigorously inform the building delivery process used to make affordable housing,” Shall said. “Through our research, we have found ways to use computer simulation, digital fabrication, and products such as structural insulating panels and reclaimed material to reduce the cost and environmental footprint of affordable housing, as well as the time required to build the home.”

The Ford College Community Challenge (Ford C3) is a grant competition launched in 2008 when Ford Motor Company Fund reached out to its national network of colleges and universities and invited them to compete for grants based on local sustainability projects. Ford C3 works with partners in higher education that are focused on the critical areas of business, design and engineering. Ford C3 is designed to use school and company resources in creative ways, challenging schools and students to design projects that address pressing community needs and make more relevant connections with students. Ford C3 differs from many traditional college grant programs by requiring significant student input, involvement and leadership from beginning to end. As a result, winning proposals have a distinct student perspective on what it means to have a sustainable community. Ford C3 is an educational initiative of Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company. More details about the program and previous winners can be found at

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QMUL Students Arrive at Lucideon

Lucideon has strengthened its links with QMUL (Queen Mary University of London) with the arrival of two students, Ali Matour and Gin Ching “Eddie” Tan, on a placement year from the University's SEMS (Science Engineering and Materials Science) faculty.

Lucideon, which specializes in developing materials solutions for industrial and commercial applications, already offers QMUL students the opportunity to work with them on industry relevant final year cluster projects.  This relationship sees students remaining at QMUL to perform projects at the business end of science with guidance from Lucideon staff.

However, this is the first time Lucideon has offered QMUL students the chance to spend a full year working at the company. Eddie and Ali will be working respectively on novel glass powders for drug delivery and sector-based optimization of Lucideon’s MIDAR waste encapsulation technology.

Dr Phil Jackson, Technical Manager, Healthcare, Lucideon, said:

“Ali and Eddie have settled very quickly into their new roles.  During their time here they’ll be exposed to real business related science, tackling industry needs.  This will ensure that they have invaluable experience, both for their studies and going forward into future careers.  For staff at Lucideon it’s always good to have fresh perspectives on our projects and developments.

“Ali and Eddie are here to learn but they will also be important members of our team for the duration of their placement, and it’s clear from the off that they’re keen to get stuck in and have a lot to offer.  As a business we understand the value of encouragement and giving opportunities to the next generation of materials scientists, so it’s great to see our links with QMUL developing further.”

Lucideon provides materials and technologies development and commercialisation services for a number of industries including healthcare, construction, ceramics, nuclear and power engineering.  From sites in the UK and USA it offers expert consultancy and R&D alongside its state-of-the-art analytical laboratories to an international clientele.  Lucideon's proprietary technologies include inorganic Controlled Release Technology (iCRT) platforms and MIDAR, a sustainable waste encapsulation technology.

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Lucio is at is again. A cooking class at the Sydney Seafood School that is.

And this time he is joined by  good friend and wine expert Piero Tantini,  Sydney-based importer Godot Wines. Piero grew up in Bologna and in 1996 opened the Godot Wine Bar, one of the first wine bars in Italy. He is a judge at the International Wine Challenge in London and has been providing wine training both at university level and in post graduate schools. He also tells a good story.

Bring some friends or just yourself to see Lucio demonstrate some of his favourite seafood recipes with Piero sharing his vast knowledge and providing an excellent wine match.

Start in the fantastic tiered auditorium where Lucio will demonstrate right in front of you. You can ask any questions along the way and then adjourn to the fabulous benches to cook the dishes yourselves with Lucio’s guidance and advice.

Then you all sit down and enjoy the meal you have prepared with the complimentary wine Piero has selected.

You will learn a little, laugh a little and love the experience.

Bookings can be made online at the Sydney Seafood School website or email


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Boeing supplies 5kW laser weapon system to US military

According to US media reports, Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace company, recently announced that its Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS) has recently completed a series of key demonstrations with the US Air Force and the Army. The latest news shows that CLWS weapons with a power of 5 kilowatts have successfully completed several demonstrations of combat capabilities, verifying that they are ready for actual deployment.

The test operator used a gamepad-like controller to lock and track small drone targets, and failed by firing a laser. Using the CLWS system fixed in a standard container, the system operator successfully destroyed about 30 targets on the first operation.

Kurt Sorenson, Boeing CLWS project manager, said: “We have received a lot of feedback about the ease of use, maturity of the CLWS system, and its seamless integration into the command and control (C2) network. Over the past year, Boeing has been Five test sites demonstrated CLWS capabilities to military personnel. They successfully destroyed hundreds of drones, with a very high success rate. ”

It is reported that the CLWS system includes an integrated anti-UAV system component, including a radar system for detection and a high-resolution sensor system for target recognition / selection. During the MFIX exercise, the CLWS system successfully completed the interception operation with the help of the target verification service provided by its “steering prompt” function. This feature allows the radar sensor to tell the imaging system where the target is and engage (fire a laser).

In addition, two other high-energy laser (HEL) weapons, originally developed and delivered by Boeing, were successfully demonstrated, including the US Army’s Mobile Expeditionary High-Energy Laser (MEHEL) installed on the STRYKER platform, and a large-caliber, high-power Army high-energy laser Mobile Test Vehicle (HELMTT).

Ron Dauk, project manager for laser and optoelectronic systems at Boeing, said, “Boeing’s continued development in a range of high-energy laser weapons from compact laser weapon systems to high-power tactical-grade systems is a testament to the maturity of this technology area. We The proven CLWS system is ready to provide today ’s warfighters with anti-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) to enhance force protection capabilities. ”

In 2018, Boeing delivered multiple CLWS system prototypes to US Department of Defense customers. As part of a limited user evaluation, these systems have been deployed overseas for nearly 6 months.

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Yes. We have many Canadian students, Australian as we do European, American and the Far East. It really does not matter where in the world you are based. All courses are written in English. Your course is recognised by three professional holistic accreditation boards two of which are international. iphm (worldwide) IICT ( UK, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, USA, NEW ZEALAND, IRELAND) aadp (USA).

Once qualified can I then practice my therapy legally

Yes once you have passed any of our accredited courses you may then choose to practice your chosen therapy, however we strongly recommend that you take out adequate insurance if working with the public, and if taking courses that involves massage or hopi ear that you attend a workshop or similar for hands on training before working with the public. Luna studies accept no responsibility for students who may cause injury whilst working with the public after taking any of our courses.

How much does my Diploma/Certificate cost

Your qualification is included in the price of the course and will be sent to you as a pdf attachment ready for you to print off immediately. You will also have the option to have a signed and posted hard copy sent to you. Admin & Postal charges will apply if you require this service. (Qualification postal request.)

What if I don’t wish to take an exam at the end of the course

Then that’s fine too, we have lots of students who just like to learn for fun and their own benefit and do not necessarily want to take an examination. You will have the option at the end of your chosen course whether to take the exam or not.

What if I fail my exam

We will notify you of your results and if you have not passed, you will be given the opportunity to re-submit your exam. Please note you will be able to read through your examination and take your time, you are in no hurry to complete this and if you have read and understood your course material then we doubt very much that you will have to re-sit. Plus we offer learning reviews throughout your studies which relate to some of your exam questions, providing you work your way through these we see no reason why you should fail. You may re-sit your exam 3 times. If after this you have not passed you will be charged for a new exam paper.

Do I have to submit any essays or case studies in order to pass my exam

We do require you to submit a minimum of one written case study for most of the exams. Your exam will have a selection of questions/multiple choice and may in some cases require you to submit examples of treatments you may have carried out. We recommend that you practice your chosen therapy on family and friends first before offering your services to the public. Most courses also come with a Sample Treatment Card, which we ask that you complete when treating clients. Most exams have between 20 to 30 questions for you to complete, and require a minimum of one or two case studies. Please be prepared before requesting your exam paper.

How do I know if I have passed my exam

Your examination will be marked and you will be notified of your results within 7 – 10 working days.

When I receive my exam how long do I have to complete it

We ask that you submit it back to us within 7 days. You can let us know if you require an extension however as stated above you should only request your exam paper when you are ready and have completed the course in full.

How and when should I request my exam

When you feel that you are ready and have completed your entire course work simply email us to request your exam. This will then be sent direct to you via email within 24hrs. Although we do not put you under any pressure to complete an exam, once requested we do ask that you complete and send back as an attachment for marking within 7 days. You should not request your exam until you have completed the full course and have already prepared some case studies. Most courses only require one case study however the advanced levels will require a minimum of two.

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If you are opening your files on a tablet/IPad or phone then you will need to have the correct apps installed to allow you to open pdf and zip files. These are usually free to download. You can also request that your courses are sent to you unzipped. (free link for App for I pads) –

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My Download link did not work?

All the download links will expire within a few days, however we can always send your course to you as an email attachment within 24hrs of your order being placed, so please do not worry you will still get your courses.

What does Accreditation actually mean?

Accreditation effectively means that the qualifications are regulated, which is intended to preserve and testify to a certain level of quality that non-accredited qualifications may not reach. In order to obtain a qualification from Luna Holistics then an examination will need to be completed and a minimum of one case study submitted.

How could I become a qualified therapist without ‘hands-on’ experience throughout the online course

All our courses are distance learning and have been written and accredited without the need of attendance by the student. However in case of massage courses we do recommend that you attend a local workshop if possible before working with the public to gain hands on experience or complete at least a minimum of 5 case studies. You will be expected to submit a minimum of one case study for your exam. You will also be offered full tutor personal support and have access to the student video library for further helpful reading and tips.

How is my course work sent to me

When you make payment for your course you will be sent an automatic download link that will enable you to open your files immediately. If making payment for a package or using the easy payment option then your chosen courses will be sent to you by email  as an attachment not a link, within 24hrs.

How long will it take me to complete my course work?

That really is up to you. You can take as long or as quickly as you choose. Most courses take between 30hrs – 140hrs of study time to complete, however all students who wish to apply for their qualification are recommended to do so within 12 months from ordering your course material. Should you wish to extend this period please let us know in advance.

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Head to Head Comparison of 14 Streaming Music Services

When I wrote up Rhapsody's unRadio service on Wednesday, my knee-jerk reaction was "Who cares?" The streaming music market is already crowded, the independent services aren't making any money, and unRadio was just more of the same.

That got me thinking about the market, though, and I realized I couldn't put my finger on exactly which services offered which features. I also had no idea who was charging what. The obvious solution was to put together a chart and discuss the differences and advantages of these services.

Apples to Apples

Note, however, that I've spent little time using most of these services. iTunes Radio and Pandora are what I use when not listening to music I quaintly own, and this feature comparison is more about paper specs than user experience. I researched the ever-loving crap out of these services, however, and the difficulty of finding all of this information only emphasized the usefulness of the chart.

First, we'll look at the chart. My thoughts follow, below the fold.

[Update 2: Sony's service was corrected to Music Unlimited and more compatible devices were added. In addition, Rhapsody's flagship service was added as a separate entry from unRadio making a total of 14 services. A clarifying statement about Rhapsody's catalog was also added. - Editor]

[Update: the table has been updated with additional services that are available on Sonos. - Editor]

Streaming Music Feature Comparison
Ad-Free Stations Playlists

Albums Platforms Quality Catalog Size
iTunes Radio Included with $25 iTunes Match subscription     iOS, OS X, Windows, Apple TV 256 Kbps 26M
Beats Music   $10/mo.   iOS, Android, Browser, Windows, Sonos 320 Kbps 20M
Spotify $10/mo.

iOS, Android, BlackBerry, OS X, Windows, Sonos 320 Kbps 20M
Pandora $5/mo.       iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Browser, Pandora 192 Kbps 1M
Google Play   $10/mo.     iOS, Android, Browser, Sonos 320 Kbps 20M
Last.fm $3/mo.     iOS, Android, OS X, Windows, Linux, Browser, Sonos, Xbox 128 Kbps
Rdio $10/mo   iOS, Android, BlackBerry, OS X, Windows, Browser, Sonos 192 Kbps 20M
iHeart Radio N/A Free       iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows, Browser, Sonos, Roku, Xbox   15M
Music Unlimited
  $5/mo. (desktop and gaming only)
$10/mo. (+mobile)
  iOS, android, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita, Browser, Sony TVs & Blu-ray Players 320 Kbps 25M
Amazon Prime Music N/A Included with $99 annual Prime subscription     iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, Fire Phone, OS X, Windows, Roku, Sonos, Browser, Samsung TVs Up to 256 Kbps 1M
Rhapsody unRadio   $5/mo.   √ (limited) iOS, Android, BlackBerry, OS X, Windows, FordSync 192 Kbps 32M*
Rhapsody/Napster   $10/mo. iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, Windows, Browser, Sonos, Xbox, Car, Various Receivers, Various TVs, FordSync 192 Kbps 32M*
Slacker $4/mo.
    iOS, Android, Windows, Browser, Sonos, Xbox 128 Kbps 13M
Xbox Music $10/mo.       iOS, Android, Windows, Browser, Xbox 192 Kbps

18M (US)

30M (Global)

*32 million tracks are available in Rhapsody's global catalog. The company doesn't break down availability by country, and it's not clear if all tracks are available in all markets, including the U.S.

Image courtesy of Shutterstock.

Next: Price, Catalog Depth, and Quality

Part 2 - Price, Catalog Depth, and Quality

Everything being equal, price is likely of paramount importance to many users interested in a streaming music service. The services above break down into one of three categories: ad-supported, paid (ad-free) subscriptions, and services that are a perk included with another paid service.

Most of the services have free, ad-supported options. Beats Music, Google Play, Sony Music, and Rhapsody's new unRadio are the exceptions. The ad-free services all have varying levels of access control, number of skips allowed, and limited features. At the end of the day if you're going to choose a service based on what you get for nothing, it's six of one, half dozen of the other.

iHeart Radio is unique in that it's all free, all the time, so long as you want to listen to Clear Channel-owned radio stations and the content that company licenses. The live radio stations have whatever ads those stations are already playing, but you can also create band, album, or song-centric stations that are commercial free. For a free option, that's a lot of bang for your lack of buck.

Seven of the services offer ad-free subscriptions for US$10 per month (more like $9.99). Last.fm at $4 and Pandora, Sony Music, and unRadio at $5 are the exceptions.

Apple's iTunes Radio and Amazon's Prime Music are the last category in that they are services included as a perk with other subscription services. In the case of Amazon, there is no free option. It comes only with the $99 per year Amazon Prime. Frankly, this is the weakest offering of the bunch. 1 million songs, limited features, and no songs from Universal Music Group as of this writing, makes this a real snoozer, even if you're already a Prime subscriber.

At $25 per year, Apple's iTunes Radio is the surprise price leader for all of the paid services. Apple's ad-free version is included as part of iTunes Match, the company's service for hosting your music in the cloud, and $25 per year makes either feature a great value.

Catalog Depth

Whether or not the number of songs available on a service matters to you will be highly subjective. If a service has every song you want, who cares if the total catalog is only 1 million deep? Conversely, if none of your favorite tunes are there, the fact that there are 32 million tracks available is irrelevant.

Most of us will fall somewhere in the middle, and that's where the subjectivity really comes into play. At 32 million songs, Rhapsody has the deepest catalog, by far. That said, that number is for the company's global catalog, and Rhapsody won't break down those numbers by market. Accordingly, I am not sure if any single market has all 32 million tracks.

Apple comes in second, with 26 million tunes, and Sony's service is a close third at 25 million. Most of the rest of the companies come in the 13-20 million range, with Amazon Prime and Pandora bringing up the distant rear at a million tunes.

I suspect that the vast majority of users will be content with the libraries of all of the services with 13 million or more songs. There is only so much time in the day to listen to music, and after that first 10 million, I'm personally listened-out. The big numbers are really for bragging rights, and at some point technology will allow most of these services to have all the songs.

File quality is a thing for me, but it's subjective. I know someone who thinks I am lying about hearing the difference between a 128Kbps file and anything higher, and there are audiophiles who sneer at anything less than lossless compression.

My subjective cutoff, though, is 256Kbps. I prefer 320Kbps and above, but 256Kbs is the worst quality I'll listen to without whining about it. My research found that Beats Music, Spotify, Google Play, and Sony Music are offering streaming at 320Kbps, and that is likely to satisfy most folks.

Apple's iTunes is the only service streaming at 256Kbps—Prime Music is "up to 256Kbps," and that's a big bucket of hogwash if you ask me. Come on, Amazon, show us enough respect to be more specific.

If sound quality matters to you, I'd dismiss the rest of the services right away. 128Kbps and 192Kbps sound like crap unless you're listening to your music through crappy speakers anyway.

Image courtesy of Shutterstock.

Next: Stations, Playlists, and Album/Song Streaming

Part 3 - Stations, Playlists, and Album/Song Streaming

Station to Station

Ground Control...Another big pain point for users will be how these services offer their music. Most of them have "stations," either pre-programmed stations or stations that get built around an album, song, or artist. These stations work best for folks who just want to sit back and hear songs without necessarily knowing what's coming next.

This was a model first made popular by Pandora, and it's based squarely on the terrestrial radio station model that is nearly a century old. Since Pandora launched, almost every service has adopted it because it's an obvious model. The downsides are that you get little control over what you're hearing. The upside is that it can be a great discovery tool, depending on the quality of the service's algorithm.

Since I haven't listened to all of the services, I am hesitant to offer a winner on this front.

Playlists are another approach, and is one that is quite similar to the station model in that they are lists of songs. Playlists can offer you more control, and at the least you'll know what's coming. The real difference is that some playlists are generated by algorithms and some are generated by people.

Beats Music is probably the standout winner here. While there is algorithm-generated content on the service, the backbone of Beats's effort to differentiate itself is curated playlists designed to fit moods and situations. If Beats Music, which has been purchased by Apple, is able to claw out significant market share, it will be due to its human-curated content.

Apple's own iTunes Radio also has human-created playlists, but these are much more limited than with Beats. Apple has mainly focused on celebrity-curated lists that go hand in hand with promoting new album releases. It's a solid feature, but it won't make everyone switch to iTunes Radio. The proof is in Apple's purchase of Beats Music.

From an algorithm-generated playlist standpoint, Spotify and Rdio are the leaders, and both services have rabid fan bases. Spotify, in particular, is clearly doing something right.

Album/Song Streaming

For many users, the ability to simply stream any song or album is what they really want from their music rental service. Spotify is the market leader here, and Beats Music looks like a strong contender, too. Rdio, again, has ardent fans. All three services have similar catalogs, and they're priced the same. Pick one and you'll probably be OK.

As I noted up top, this is a crowded space, and within three years I expect it will be less crowded, not more. It is also likely to be dominated by services owned by deep pocketed parent companies like Apple, Google, Amazon, and maybe Microsoft. Facebook could get into the game, too, and if Marissa Meyer sets her eyes on this market, expect Yahoo! to make a dent.

All of these companies can approach this market as a value-added service for their broader ecosystems. They won't need to worry about turning a profit, and they'll have the clout to ink deals that work for them. The road to such a future will be paved with closures, mergers, and acquisitions.

I think the winners in streaming music will be those who best tackle discovery. On this front Beats Music has an edge. When it is eventually combined with Apple's iTunes empire, Apple will be a formidable force in this market. To that end, if I decide to subscribe to any of these services, it will be Beats Music, and I would not have said that before I began researching for this article.

My next choice would be Spotify.

Edit: Having added Rhapsody to my comparison, I find it to be a compelling service. The company was one of the first streaming competitors, and it has had many years to develop its service. From a feature standpoint, Rhapsody has a lot of checks. It's also available on a number of large devices, though a company spokesperson told most user are listening on their mobile devices.

Image courtesy of Shuttersock.


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03 Dec 2019

The RBA kept the official cash rate on hold at 0.75% at its latest meeting.

While the RBA’s final meeting for 2019 delivered no surprises in deciding to keep official rates on hold at 0.75%, 2019 was a year where domestic economic growth waned and inflation remained weak and despite stable unemployment consumer spending was also subdued impacting retail spending and car sales.

Despite house prices starting to rebound residential construction remains soft, however building approvals have stabilised and non-residential construction rose strongly in the 3rd quarter.

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Base 2019 13-Inch MacBook Pro Teardown Reveals Larger Battery, Soldered-Down SSD, and Updated Keyboard Material

iFixit has shared a teardown of the new entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro, which was refreshed this week with Intel's latest 8th-generation processors, a True Tone display, Touch Bar, Touch ID, and the Apple T2 security chip.

The teardown reveals a larger battery with a 58.2 Wh capacity, which slightly exceeds the 54.5 Wh battery found in the previous-generation function key model. iFixit guesses this is how the 2019 model manages to power the Touch Bar, Touch ID, and T2 chip while keeping the same 10-hour battery life.

To make room for the Touch ID sensor alongside the Touch Bar, iFixit notes that Apple appears to be using a slightly smaller heat sink. The speaker opposite the fan also looks to have been shrunk in size.

While the previous-generation entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro had a modular SSD, storage is soldered down in the 2019 model. However, there are some newly modular components, including the Thunderbolt board and the speakers. This configuration is in line with other modern MacBook Pro designs.

As we confirmed earlier this week, the notebook has the same third-generation butterfly keyboard with updated material as the higher-end 2019 MacBook Pro models introduced in May, with Apple promising improved reliability.

Like most other modern MacBooks, this model earned a low repairability score from iFixit due to the usual concerns, such as Apple's use of proprietary pentalobe screws, a glued-in battery, and soldered-down storage and RAM. One positive is that the trackpad can be replaced without touching the battery.

Related Roundup: MacBook Pro
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8 months ago
The soldered SSD is a step backwards :/
Rating: 94 Votes
8 months ago
Not touching any of these until the scissor-switch keyboard is back. And for God's sake, ditch that pitifully small 128GB ssd, it's not 2011 anymore...
Rating: 79 Votes
8 months ago
I can only hope for a return to laptops with sockets and screws.
One day...maybe when we have new leadership that truly believes in sustainability and the right to repair.
Rating: 59 Votes
8 months ago

The majority of "people" perhaps, but not the majority of businesses (especially enterprises). There's a reason why brands such as Latitudes and Thinkpads are so popular with enterprises and other large organizations: repair-ability. And soldiered parts don't necessarily made them more robust.

I can swap a dead lenovo keyboard in about 30 minutes and have a user back up and running. I can swap the SSD storage on any of our lenovo's in about 10 minutes if need be.

if a laptop dies and needs to go to warranty, I can yank the drive out, put it into another laptop and the user continues working while we repair the machine without any change to data or workflow.

replacement and fixes can be done at just about any repair centre and take usually 1-2 days tops.

this is regular required work in an enterprise. And we're only talking about a small 200-300 person financial institution.

If I had to tell the CEO that if her laptop had a hardware failure the only solution was to be without her data or computer for 1-2 weeks while we send it in for repair, heads would roll. Especially if those repairs cost more than 1/3rd of the cost of the device in the first place. (we can get replacement keyboards for our lenovo's for about $50)

These new round of Mac laptosp arne't bad laptops. But the way they've been designed is clearly consumer focused first and not enterprise and not intended for long term large scale enterprise use. The lack of any sort of repairability means the turn around time should something go wrong is extended with additional risks of data loss should there be a problem. (replacing the motherboard shouldn't require replacing and losing all data)
Rating: 45 Votes
8 months ago
The elitists over in Macrumors & other tech sites are hilarious. They never stop to amuse me. Only 1-3% of Mac owners in the mid 2000s ever touched the machines' insides. The data is collected independently with 1000s in sample size & is not from apple. Majority of people want machines to be more integrated, as this allows for machines to be less error prone & more robust.This goes for MacBooks as well. MacBook batteries last 3-4 times longer than 2009, their motherboards have gotten more efficient, and native SSD storage is much faster. I get it some elitist geeks want to touch the insides, and move things around, but that wont happen with Apple. Please make your own laptops or desktops or go to another brand.
Rating: 44 Votes
8 months ago
Please, please, please stop with the 10 hour battery life 2017 MBP is lucky to get 4-5 hours at most on a full charge. I have never reached anywhere close to 10 hours, so please, stop typing the words, 10 hour battery life on any Mac.
Rating: 38 Votes
8 months ago
Low repair-ability and zero upgrade-ability in the name of lightness and thinness.

Gotta love these modern Mac laptops :rolleyes:
Rating: 32 Votes
8 months ago
I will never ever buy a computer with no upgrade-ability or repair-ability, even if it uses very good parts. Can't imagine what my life would have been like were I not able to upgrade - or repair - my 2011 mbp. But to each his own.
Rating: 28 Votes
8 months ago
With that keyboard? Dealbreaker, won’t be buying.
Rating: 28 Votes
8 months ago

If it doesn’t come in a burlap bag as a bunch of parts with no instructions, that I can put together myself... no buy!

-vocal minority on MacRumors

Except, NOBODY is asking that.

your hyperbole in attempt to brush off legitimate concerns raised with these devices is noted.

We're not saying we want to be able to build our own MacBook Pro laptop. We're saying, in an enterprise environment there are serious repairability concerns that limit the reach Mac's can reach due to costly and timely repairs due to complete soldering of components with known lifespan limitations.

Hey, I would be more than happy if I NEVER ever have to replace another SSD or keyboard in my life. But the rreality is, these are two of the most common points of failure in just about every single device. Including Apple's computers.
Rating: 26 Votes

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A company that provides antivirus offerings for PC users is bringing a free link checker to the Mac.

AVG Technologies plans to unveil a Mac version of AVG LinkScanner, a free download that scans Website links for potential threats. AVG says its LinkScanner application checks Web pages in real-time, posting a warning to users if the software finds a Website that could pose potential problems.

“Every single time you click on a link, any time you’re accessing information on the Internet, we scan it, looking for malware and phishing attempts,” J.R. Smith, CEO of AVG, told Macworld.

AVG’s software doesn’t rely on blacklisted sites that have been flagged for potential harmful content. Rather, the application uses real-time checking to alert users to potentially problematic sites. The company relies heavily on a large user base—tens of millions of users, according to AVG—to ensure users are surfing to secure Web pages.

Mac users have lived largely free of malware and viruses, as malware creators have focused on attacking more widely used platforms. That figures to change as the Mac becomes a more widely used system, thanks to the growth of both OS X and Apple’s mobile iOS. But the real threat is posed by the growth of social networking sites that increase the risk Web surfers could fall prey to phishing and other malicious attacks.

AVG LinkScanner for Mac alerts you if you’re about to surf to a potentially dangerous link.

“We’re not here screaming that Macs are vulnerable,” said Smith, adding that like any platform the Mac OS has its vulnerabilities. Rather, Smith continues, the threats posed by attacks via social networks threaten users regardless of platform. “We’re protecting people in some cases from themselves.”

Look at the increasing prominence of shortened URLs, Smith said. Savvy Web surfers used to be able to look at a URL and spot a potential phishing attempt; condensed URLs make that harder to do. “You can’t see [the full URL],” Smith added. “You can’t be your own policeman.”

The free download of AVG LinkScanner is designed for Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6; it runs on Mozilla Firefox 3.x and later as well as Safari 3.x and later, including the newly released version 5 of Apple’s Web browser.

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