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DATE OF WRECK: A.D. 1780-1810

The Clydesdale Plantation wreck was discovered in the fall of 1991 during a survey of the Back River, a secondary channel of the Savannah River, by a private underwater archaeology firm contracted by the Army Corp of Engineers- Savannah. In 1992, Nautical Archaeologists from the Texas A&M and the Institute of Nautical Archaeology excavated the shipwreck under the auspices of SCIAA and the Army Corp of Engineers- Savannah. Archaeologists determined that the shipwreck was a rare example of 18th century coastal sloops that once linked Savannah, Charleston, Georgetown, and other major during the Colonial period.

The vessel was one of 19 derelicts discovered during the survey, along with the remains of numerous 19th-century wharves and buildings.  The Clydesdale plantation wreck exhibited similar features to the Brown’s Ferry vessel, so excavation was begun later in 1992 to better understand these construction methods.

Three weeks of excavation were followed by three weeks of careful recording of the hull.  Few artifacts had been found in the vessel (a rigging block and a sewing palm were the only nautical items still associated with the hull), but much of the starboard side was preserved, and the frames amidships were complete.  The stern, despite its exposure, was also in relatively good condition.  By means of sections, offsets, detailed measured sketches, and photographs; we made a complete record of the hull remains. After the ceiling planks were drawn they were removed to expose the frames, and further measurements were made. After recording, the hull was reburied to preserve it against further decay.

Relevant Bibliography

Fleetwood, R. Tidecraft: An Introductory Look at the Boats of Lower South Carolina, Georgia, and Northeastern Florida: 1650-1950. Coastal Heritage Society, Savannah, 1982.

Hocker, F. “The Brown’s Ferry Vessel: A River Transport of the Early Eighteenth Century,” the INA Quarterly 19.1 (1992): 10-14. Reprint Available

Hocker, F. “The Clydesdale Plantation Vessel Project: 1992 Field Report,” the INA Quarterly 19.4 (1992): 12-16. Reprint Available

Hocker, F. and Amer, C.F. “A Comparative Analysis of Three Sailing Merchant Vessels from the Carolina Coast.” In Tidecraft: The Boats of South Carolina, Georgia and Northeastern Florida, 1550-1950, by W.C. Fleetwood, Jr., WBG Marine Press, Tybee Island, Georgia. 1995, pp. 295-304.

Steffy, J. R. “The Thirteen Colonies: English Settlers and Seafarers.” In Ships and Shipwrecks of the Americas. Edited by George F. Bass, Thames and Hudson, New York, 1988, pp. 107-128.

For a complete list of INA Projects see more.

ABOVE: Recording the hull (Photo: INA, Slide #cly_6).


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motives in physics

Motivic cohomology

physics, mathematical physics, philosophy of physics

Surveys, textbooks and lecture notes

theory (physics), model (physics)

experiment, measurement, computable physics

Motivic structures enters quantum physics in two dual guises, related, on the one hand, to algebraic deformation quantization and, on the other hand, to geometric quantization.

Via perturbative algebraic deformation quantization

In the first case one observes that formal deformation quantization of nn-dimensional prequantum field theory amounts to choosing an inverse equivalence to the formality map from En-algebras to Pn-algebras, this is explained at Motivic Galois group action on the space of quantizations.

The automorphism infinity-group of either side therefore naturally acts on the space of formal deformation quantization choices obtained this way and one shows (conjectured by Maxim Kontsevich (Kontsevich 99), recently proven by Dolgushev) that the connected component group of this is the Grothendieck-Teichmüller group, a quotient of the motivic Galois group. Related to this in some way is Alain Connes‘ “cosmic Galois groupacting on the space of renormalizations of perturbative quantum field theory.

According to Kontsevich, this explains the role of motivic periods in correlation functions and hence in scattering amplitudes (see also at amplituhedron) in perturbative field theory.

More concretely, scattering amplitudes typically are expressions in multiple zeta values and handling them involves intricate combinatorics. By just re-expressing these in terms of motivic multiple zeta values (see the rerferences) much of the combinatorics becomes more tractable (in terms of some Hopf algebra). This is how “motivic” structures are used by many practicioners. The actual motives do not play much of a role in these computations, but one makes use of the combinatorial simplification obtained by re-expressing multiple zeta values by their motivic version.

For more see the motive-related references at Feynman diagram, at motivic multiple zeta values and at motivic L-function.

Via non-perturbative geometric quantization

On the other hand, in full non-perturbative geometric quantization in its modern cohomological form as geometric quantization by push-forward one finds a “cohesive” form of actual motivic cohomology exhibited by “cohesive pure motives”. In effect, a local action functional on a moduli space of field trajectories is exhibited by a correspondence with the local action functional itself exhibited by a twisted bivariant cocycle on the correspondence space, and the motivic path integral quantization of this corresponds to the induced pull-push index transform. See the references below.

We list references

  1. on motives in perturbative algebraic quantization

  2. on motives in non-perturbative geometric quantization

On motivic structures in perturbative quantum field theory

The action of a motivic Galois group (“cosmic Galois group”) on the space of choices in deformation quantization was first observed/conjectured in

A quick and rough survey of this and vaguely related motivic structures in physics is in the appendix of

A detailed review of the motivic cosmic Galois group action on the space of renormalization procedures is in section 7 of

Discussion of motivic structure in periods in scattering amplitudes is also the lecture

  • Spencer Bloch, Dilogarithm motives appearing in physics (video); S. Bloch, H. Esnault, D. Kreimer, On motives associated to graph polynomials pdf; Spencer Bloch, Pierre Vanhove, The elliptic dilogarithm for the sunset graph, IHES preprint P-13-24, pdf.

See also the material linked at

  • Conference Amplitudes and Periods, Dec 3-7, 2012, IHÉS (web) (videos of talks).

More recent developments on motivic structures in scattering amplitudes include for instance

  • John Golden, Alexander B. Goncharov, Marcus Spradlin, Cristian Vergu, Anastasia Volovich, Motivic Amplitudes and Cluster Coordinates (arXiv:1305.1617)

On motivic structures in non-perturbative local quantum field theory

The formulation of quantization of local prequantum field theory as a passage to cohesive generalized pure motives, hence “motivic quantization” is formulated as such in the last section of

based on

The following is a list of “precursors” of aspects of the idea motivic quantization as laid out there

The formulation of geometric quantization as an index map in K-theory is attributed to Raoul Bott.

The proposal that the natural domain for geometric quantization are Lagrangian correspondences is due to

  • Alan Weinstein, Symplectic manifolds and their lagrangian submanifolds, Advances in Math. 6 (1971)

In semiclassical quantization the precursor to this are works of Maslov in 1960s (which are quite related to Hoermander’s and Sato’s work).

With the recognition of supersymmetric quantum mechanics in the 1980s, index theory (hence push-forward in generalized cohomology to the point) was understood to be about partition functions of systems of supersymmetric quantum mechanics in

  • Luis Alvarez-Gaumé, Supersymmetry and the Atiyah-Singer index theorem, Comm. Math. Phys. 90:2 (1983) 161-173, euclid

  • Ezra Getzler, Pseudodifferential operators on supermanifolds and the Atiyah-Singer index theorem, Comm. Math. Phys. 92 (1983), 163-178. (pdf)

  • Ezra Getzler, A short proof of the Atiyah-Singer index theorem, Topology 25 (1986), 111-117 (pdf)

In higher analogy to this but much more subtly, the partition function of the heterotic string, hence the Witten genus, was understood to be the push-forward to the point in tmf:

The general perspective of the path integral as a pull-push transform was originally laid out, somewhat implicitly, in

and then fully explicitly in

Discussion along these lines of a pull-push quantization over KU of a 2-dimensional Chern-Simons theory-like gauge theory is in

More in detail a functorial quantization of suitable correspondences of smooth manifolds to KK-theory by pull-push has been given in (Connes-Skandalis 84) and the generalization of that to equivariant K-theory (hence to groupoid K-theory of action groupoids) is in

The point of view that the pull-push quantization of Gromov-Witten theory should be thought of as a theory of Chow motives of Deligne-Mumford stacks is expressed in

The proposal that the natural codomain for geometric quantization is KK-theory is due to

The point of view that pull-push along correspondences equipped with operator K-theory cycles in KK-theory is a K-theory-analog of motives was amplified in

The proof that the universal property that characterizes noncommutative motives is the analog in noncommutative algebraic geometry of the universal property that characterizes KK-theory in noncommutative topology is due to

  • Gonçalo Tabuada, K-theory via universal invariants, Duke Math. J. 145 (2008), no.1, 121–206.

The description of string topology operations as an HQFT defined by pull-push transforms in ordinary homology/ordinary cohomology was originally realized in

A detailed discussion and generalization to open strings and an open-closed HQFT in the presence of a single space-filling brane is in

and for arbitrary branes in

That D-brane charge and T-duality is naturally understood in terms of pull-push/indices along correspondences in noncommutative topology/KK-theory was amplified in

The general analogy between such KK-theory cocycles and pure motives is noted explicitly in

This analogy is given a precise form in

where it is shown that there is a universal functor KKNCC dgKK \longrightarrow NCC_{dg} from KK-theory to the category of noncommutative motives, which is the category of dg-categories and dg-profunctors up to homotopy between them. This is given by sending a C*-algebra to the dg-category of perfect complexes of (the unitalization of) its underlying associative algebra.

Linearization of correspondences of geometrically discrete groupoids was considered in

and applied to a pull-push quantization of Dijkgraaf-Witten theory in

following previous work by Daniel Freed and Frank Quinn.

An unpublished predecessor note on quantization of correspondences of moduli stacks of fields is

Quantization of correspondences of perfect ∞-stacks? by pull-push of stable (∞,1)-categories of quasicoherent sheaves is discussed in

Linearization of higher correspondences of discrete ∞-groupoids as the quantizaton of ∞-Dijkgraaf-Witten theories is indicated in section 3 and 8 of

and in

A clear picture of fiber integration in twisted cohomology is developed in

A proposal to axiomatize perturbative prequantum field theory by functors from cobordisms to a symplectic category of symplectic manifolds and Lagrangian correspondences is in

Last revised on November 21, 2019 at 03:57:47. See the history of this page for a list of all contributions to it.


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BETAGAN® (levobunolol hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP) sterile is a noncardioselective beta-adrenoceptor blocking agent for ophthalmic use. The solution is colorless to slightly light yellow in appearance with an osmolality range of 250-360 mOsm/kg. The shelf life pH range is 5.5 to 7.5.Chemical Name: (-)-(S)-5-[3-(tert-Butylamino)-2-hydroxypropoxy]-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalenone hydrochloride. Structural Formula: levobunolol HClContains: Active: levobunolol HCl 0.5%. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.004% Inactives: edetate disodium; polyvinyl alcohol 1.4%; potassium phosphate, monobasic; purified water; sodium chloride; sodium metabisulfite; sodium phosphate, dibasic; and hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.

Clinical Pharmacology

Levobunolol HCl is a noncardioselective beta-adrenoceptor blocking agent, equipotent at both beta1 and beta2 receptors. Levobunolol HCl is greater than 60 times more potent than its dextro isomer in its beta-blocking activity, yet equipotent in its potential for direct myocardial depression. Accordingly, the levo isomer, levobunolol HCl, is used. Levobunolol HCl does not have significant local anesthetic (membrane-stabilizing) or intrinsic sympathomimetic activity.Beta-adrenergic receptor blockade reduces cardiac output in both healthy subjects and patients with heart disease. In patients with severe impairment of myocardial function, beta-adrenergic receptor blockade may inhibit the stimulatory effect of the sympathetic nervous system necessary to maintain adequate cardiac function.Beta-adrenergic receptor blockade in the bronchi and bronchioles results in increased airway resistance from unopposed parasympathetic activity. Such an effect in patients with asthma or other bronchospastic conditions is potentially dangerous.BETAGAN® (levobunolol hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP) has been shown to be an active agent in lowering elevated as well as normal intraocular pressure (IOP) whether or not accompanied by glaucoma. Elevated IOP presents a major risk factor in glaucomatous field loss. The higher the level of IOP, the greater the likelihood of optic nerve damage and visual field loss.The onset of action with one drop of BETAGAN® can be detected within one hour after treatment, with maximum effect seen between 2 and 6 hours.A significant decrease of IOP can be maintained for up to 24 hours following a single dose.In controlled clinical studies of approximately two years duration, intraocular pressure was well-controlled in approximately 80% of subjects treated with BETAGAN® ophthalmic solution 0.5% twice daily (b.i.d.). The mean IOP decrease from baseline was between 7 mm Hg and 8 mm Hg. No significant effects on pupil size, tear production or corneal sensitivity were observed. BETAGAN® at the concentrations tested, when applied topically, decreased heart rate and blood pressure in some patients. The IOP-lowering effect of BETAGAN® was well maintained over the course of these studies.In a three-month clinical study, a single daily application of 0.5% BETAGAN® ophthalmic solution controlled the IOP of 72% of subjects achieving an overall mean decrease in IOP of 7.0 mm Hg.The primary mechanism of the ocular hypotensive action of levobunolol HCl in reducing IOP is most likely a decrease in aqueous humor production. BETAGAN® reduces IOP with little or no effect on pupil size or accommodation.

Indications And Usage

BETAGAN® ophthalmic solution has been shown to be effective in lowering intraocular pressure and may be used in patients with chronic open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

BETAGAN® ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in those individuals with bronchial asthma, or with a history of bronchial asthma, or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (see WARNINGS); sinus bradycardia; second and third degree atrioventricular block; overt cardiac failure (see WARNINGS); cardiogenic shock; or hypersensitivity to any component of these products.

As with other topically applied ophthalmic drugs, BETAGAN® may be absorbed systemically. The same adverse reactions found with systemic administration of beta-adrenergic blocking agents may occur with topical administration. For example, severe respiratory reactions and cardiac reactions, including death due to bronchospasm in patients with asthma, and rarely death in association with cardiac failure, have been reported with topical application of beta-adrenergic blocking agents (see CONTRAINDICATIONS). Additionally, ophthalmic beta-blockers may impair compensatory tachycardia and increase risk of hypotension.

Cardiac Failure

Sympathetic stimulation may be essential for support of the circulation in individuals with diminished myocardial contractility, and its inhibition by beta-adrenergic receptor blockade may precipitate more severe failure.

In Patients Without A History Of Cardiac Failure

Continued depression of the myocardium with beta-blocking agents over a period of time can, in some cases, lead to cardiac failure. At the first sign or symptom of cardiac failure, BETAGAN® ophthalmic solution should be discontinued (see CONTRAINDICATIONS).

Potentiation Of Vascular Insufficiency

BETAGAN® may potentiate syndromes associated with vascular insufficiency (i.e. Raynaud’s phenomenon), and therefore, should be used with caution in these patients.

Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Major Surgery

The necessity or desirability of withdrawal of beta-adrenergic blocking agents prior to major surgery is controversial. Beta-adrenergic receptor blockade impairs the ability of the heart to respond to beta-adrenergically mediated reflex stimuli. This may augment the risk of general anesthesia in surgical procedures. Some patients receiving beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents have been subject to protracted severe hypotension during anesthesia. Difficulty in restarting and maintaining the heartbeat has also been reported. For these reasons, in patients undergoing elective surgery, gradual withdrawal of beta-adrenergic blocking agents may be appropriate. If necessary during surgery, the effects of beta-adrenergic blocking agents may be reversed by sufficient doses of such agonists as isoproterenol, dopamine, dobutamine or levarterenol (see OVERDOSAGE).

Diabetes Mellitus

Beta-adrenergic blocking agents should be administered with caution in patients subject to spontaneous hypoglycemia or to diabetic patients (especially those with labile diabetes) who are receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. Beta-adrenergic blocking agents may mask the signs and symptoms of acute hypoglycemia.

Beta-adrenergic blocking agents may mask certain clinical signs (e.g., tachycardia) of hyperthyroidism. Patients suspected of developing thyrotoxicosis should be managed carefully to avoid abrupt withdrawal of beta-adrenergic blocking agents which might precipitate a thyroid storm.

Choroidal Detachment

Choroidal detachment after filtration procedures has been reported with the administration of aqueous suppressant therapy.These products contain sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in certain susceptible people. The overall prevalence of sulfite sensitivity in the general population is unknown and probably low. Sulfite sensitivity is seen more frequently in asthmatic than in nonasthmatic people.

BETAGAN® (levobunolol hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP) sterile should be used with caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to other beta-adrenoceptor blocking agents. Use with caution in patients with known diminished pulmonary function.BETAGAN® should be used with caution in patients who are receiving a beta-adrenergic blocking agent orally, because of the potential for additive effects on systemic beta-blockade or on intraocular pressure. Patients should not typically use two or more topical ophthalmic beta-adrenergic blocking agents simultaneously.Because of the potential effects of beta-adrenergic blocking agents on blood pressure and pulse rates, these medications must be used cautiously in patients with cerebrovascular insufficiency. Should signs or symptoms develop that suggest reduced cerebral blood flow while using BETAGAN® ophthalmic solution, alternative therapy should be considered.In patients with angle-closure glaucoma, the immediate objective of treatment is to reopen the angle. This requires, in most cases, constricting the pupil with a miotic. BETAGAN® ophthalmic solution has little or no effect on the pupil. When BETAGAN® is used to reduce elevated intraocular pressure in angle-closure glaucoma, it should be followed with a miotic and not alone.The preservative in BETAGAN®, benzalkonium chloride, may be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Patients wearing soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses should be instructed to remove contact lenses before administration of the solution and wait at least 15 minutes after instilling BETAGAN® before reinserting soft contact lenses.

Muscle Weakness

Beta-adrenergic blockade has been reported to potentiate muscle weakness consistent with certain myasthenic symptoms (e.g., diplopia, ptosis and generalized weakness).

Drug Interactions

Although BETAGAN® ophthalmic solution used alone has little or no effect on pupil size, mydriasis resulting from concomitant therapy with BETAGAN® and epinephrine may occur.Close observation of the patient is recommended when a beta-blocker is administered to patients receiving catecholamine-depleting drugs such as reserpine, because of possible additive effects and the production of hypotension and/or marked bradycardia, which may produce vertigo, syncope, or postural hypotension.Patients receiving beta-adrenergic blocking agents along with either oral or intravenous calcium antagonists should be monitored for possible atrioventricular conduction disturbances, left ventricular failure and hypotension. In patients with impaired cardiac function, simultaneous use should be avoided altogether. The concomitant use of beta-adrenergic blocking agents with digitalis and calcium antagonists may have additive effects on prolonging atrioventricular conduction time.Phenothiazine-related compounds and beta-adrenergic blocking agents may have additive hypotensive effects due to the inhibition of each other’s metabolism.

Risk Of Anaphylactic Reaction

While taking beta-blockers, patients with a history of severe anaphylactic reactions to a variety of allergens may be more reactive to repeated challenge, either accidental, diagnostic, or therapeutic. Such patients may be unresponsive to the usual doses of epinephrine used to treat allergic reactions.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment Of Fertility

In a lifetime oral study in mice, there were statistically significant (p≤0.05) increases in the incidence of benign leiomyomas in female mice at 200 mg/kg/day (14,000 times the recommended human dose for glaucoma), but not at 12 or 50 mg/kg/day (850 and 3,500 times the human dose). In a two year oral study of levobunolol HCl in rats, there was a statistically significant (p≤0.05) increase in the incidence of benign hepatomas in male rats administered 12,800 times the recommended human dose for glaucoma. Similar differences were not observed in rats administered oral doses equivalent to 350 times to 2,000 times the recommended human dose for glaucoma.Levobunolol did not show evidence of mutagenic activity in a battery of microbiological and mammalian in vitro and in vivo assays.Reproduction and fertility studies in rats showed no adverse effect on male or female fertility at doses up to 1,800 times the recommended human dose for glaucoma.

Fetotoxicity (as evidenced by a greater number of resorption sites) has been observed in rabbits when doses of levobunolol HCl equivalent to 200 and 700 times the recommended dose for the treatment of glaucoma were given. No fetotoxic effects have been observed in similar studies with rats at up to 1,800 times the human dose for glaucoma. Teratogenic studies with levobunolol in rats at doses up to 25 mg/kg/day (1,800 times the recommended human dose for glaucoma) showed no evidence of fetal malformations. There were no adverse effects on postnatal development of offspring. It appears when results from studies using rats and studies with other beta-adrenergic blockers are examined, that the rabbit may be a particularly sensitive species. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. BETAGAN® ophthalmic solution should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Nursing Mothers

It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Systemic beta-blockers and topical timolol maleate are known to be excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when BETAGAN® is administered to a nursing woman.

Pediatric Use

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

Geriatric Use

No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger patients.

Adverse Reactions

In clinical trials the use of BETAGAN® ophthalmic solution has been associated with transient ocular burning and stinging in up to 1 in 3 patients, and with blepharoconjunctivitis in up to 1 in 20 patients. Decreases in heart rate and blood pressure have been reported (see CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS).The following adverse reactions have been reported rarely with the use of BETAGAN®: iridocyclitis, headache, transient ataxia, dizziness, lethargy, urticaria, and pruritus.Decreased corneal sensitivity has been noted in a small number of patients. Although levobunolol has minimal membrane-stabilizing activity, there remains a possibility of decreased corneal sensitivity after prolonged use.The following additional adverse reactions have been reported either with BETAGAN® ophthalmic solution or ophthalmic use of other beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents:BODY AS A WHOLE: Headache, asthenia, chest pain. CARDIOVASCULAR: Bradycardia, arrhythmia, hypotension, syncope, heart block, cerebral vascular accident, cerebral ischemia, congestive heart failure, palpitation, cardiac arrest. DIGESTIVE: Nausea, diarrhea. PSYCHIATRIC: Depression, confusion, increase in signs and symptoms of myasthenia gravis, paresthesia. SKIN: Hypersensitivity, including localized and generalized rash, alopecia, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. RESPIRATORY: Bronchospasm (predominantly in patients with pre-existing bronchospastic disease), respiratory failure, dyspnea, nasal congestion. UROGENITAL: Impotence. ENDOCRINE: Masked symptoms of hypoglycemia in insulin-dependent diabetics (see WARNINGS). SPECIAL SENSES: Signs and symptoms of keratitis or eye allergy, blepharoptosis, visual disturbances including refractive changes (due to withdrawal of miotic therapy in some cases), diplopia, ptosis, and foreign body sensation in eye. Other reactions associated with the oral use of non-selective adrenergic receptor blocking agents should be considered potential effects with ophthalmic use of these agents.

No data are available regarding overdosage in humans. Should accidental ocular overdosage occur, flush eye(s) with water or normal saline. If accidentally ingested, efforts to decrease further absorption may be appropriate (gastric lavage). The most common signs and symptoms to be expected with overdosage with administration of a systemic beta-adrenergic blocking agent are symptomatic bradycardia, hypotension, bronchospasm, and acute cardiac failure. Should these symptoms occur, discontinue BETAGAN® therapy and initiate appropriate supportive therapy. The following supportive measures should be considered:1. Symptomatic bradycardia: Use atropine sulfate intravenously in a dosage of 0.25 mg to 2 mg to induce vagal blockade. If bradycardia persists, intravenous isoproterenol hydrochloride should be administered cautiously. In refractory cases the use of a transvenous cardiac pacemaker should be considered.2. Hypotension: Use sympathomimetic pressor drug therapy, such as dopamine, dobutamine or levarterenol. In refractory cases the use of glucagon hydrochloride may be useful.3. Bronchospasm: Use isoproterenol hydrochloride. Additional therapy with aminophylline may be considered.4. Acute cardiac failure: Conventional therapy with digitalis, diuretics and oxygen should be instituted immediately. In refractory cases the use of intravenous aminophylline is suggested. This may be followed, if necessary, by glucagon hydrochloride which may be useful.5. Heart block (second or third degree): Use isoproterenol hydrochloride or a transvenous cardiac pacemaker.

Dosage And Administration

The recommended starting dose is one to two drops of BETAGAN® ophthalmic solution 0.5% in the affected eye(s) once a day. In patients with more severe or uncontrolled glaucoma, BETAGAN® 0.5% can be administered b.i.d. As with any new medication, careful monitoring of patients is advised. Dosages above one drop of BETAGAN® 0.5% b.i.d. are not generally more effective. If the patient’s IOP is not at a satisfactory level on this regimen, concomitant therapy with other ophthalmic IOP-lowering agents can be instituted. Patients should not typically use two or more topical ophthalmic beta-adrenergic blocking agents simultaneously.

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2021 Honda Pilot Black Edition Redesign, Concept, Interior

2021 Honda Pilot Black Edition Redesign, Concept, Interior – Any 2021 Honda Pilot is a great SUV. It has the roomy cabin consists of a few series of mature-size seating (unusual inside the midsize SUV course) plus a better freight capability than numerous competitors. A lot of these features aided make it the finalist for our own 2021 Greatest 3-Row SUV just for Family members honor. There are a good amount of regular energetic safety features as well as a readily available infotainment method that’s increased meant for 2021. On your way, the particular Pilot is usually equipped and cozy, so that it is very easy to push. Nevertheless, numerous class competitors have far better-expected dependability reviews.

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It 2021 Honda Pilot Black Edition color Model is actually a Normal productive safety feature a rearview digital camera, auto great beams, forwards accidents alert, accidents minimization stopping, the street continues to keep aid, ln leaving caution, highway leaving minimization, along with adaptive cruise trip management. Many of these capabilities are sections of the HondaSensing collection of energetic safety technological innovation. Accessible driver guidance characteristics involve sightless place checking, front and back vehicle parking detectors, and the back end goes across visitors inform. Pilot seating as much as seven individuals. The 3 series of chairs can support men and women, the next row, which can be unconventional for the 3-row midsize SUV. The very first two series are especially secure, and drivers get pleasure from exceptional exposure. Any Pilot supplies a number of whole groups of LATCH vehicle-chair connections.

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The particular LATCH method makes a score of Appropriate (another-maximum status) due to its simplicity from your Insurance policy Institution for Freeway Safety. However it’s large and cozy, the particular Pilot’s cabin wouldn’t very have a similar modern-day, elegant sense because of a few class competitors. Total, however, this really is a great cabin. You will get a lot more than 16 cubic ft . of a room right behind that Pilot’s back end chairs. Even so, the workable complete is merely adequate for around 6 to 8 shopping handbags. Freight ability is excellent with all the next and next lines flattened – almost 84 cubic ft.

Common characteristics within the Pilot incorporate Wireless Bluetooth, 2 Usb 2. 0 plug-ins, a six-presenter sound system, as well as a 5-inches display. Accessible functions incorporate a moonroof, wi-fi telephone recharging, a back end-seating leisure method, and also the HondaLink infotainment process with the 8-inches touchscreen, a 10-lecturer music system, satellite FM radio, HD Stereo, Apple CarPlay, Android mobile phone Automobile, along with an extra Universal serial bus dock. A great HDMI slot, cellular popular place functionality, and navigation can also be found. There are several accessible technical capabilities that you might want to put, beginning with the contact-display screen infotainment program.

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That Pilot receives standard fuel economy scores for your class, getting 19 miles per gallon inside the city and also 27 miles per gallon on the road. A suitably prepared Pilot might pull around 5,000 kilos. The particular 2021 Honda Pilot Black colored Release 280-hp V6. It offers a good amount of strength for many driving vehicle scenarios, but it really doesn’t need the maximum amount of verve because of a few competitors’ motors. It will be mated either to a 6- or 9-pace automated transmission dependant upon the toned.

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The actual Pilot’s bottom cut begins around $31,500. That is definitely a little previously mentioned common for your class, yet it’s nevertheless a good beginning price to get a midsize SUV. There are numerous better trims, by using with regards to a $3,000-$6,000 price leap in between each. The best-of-the-range Professional toned commences around $48,000.

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Thought for the Day – Learning from Water by Rev Gayle Taylor

While Jesus was standing there, he cried out, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me,  and let the one who believes in me drink. As the scripture has said, ‘Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water.’” John 7 v 37-38 (NRSV)

Yesterday, as we learned from birds, we heard from a woman in Wuhan who, during lockdown, noticed more clearly the bird song in her normally noisy environment. In Italy, another woman was the first to claim and comment on Twitter that swans had ‘returned’ to the canals of Venice during the virus crisis. Most people dispute this saying that in fact the birds have long been in Burano but others claimed that the fish were also back swimming in the waters. Perhaps these aren’t accurate representations of what’s going on, but we have seen a boost to nature in this area and beyond because of lower levels of pollution, clearer water, and cleaner air. ‘The water now looks clearer because there is less traffic on the canals, allowing the sediment to stay at the bottom,’ a spokesperson for the Venice mayor’s office said. ‘It’s because there is less boat traffic that usually brings sediment to the top of the water’s surface.’ Whatever the explanation, I think it’s lovely that people noticed the swans and the fish as something new and hopeful.

Today, I encourage you to keep learning from nature in this Easter season and specifically to think about and give thanks for water.

Water, in the bible, is used both figuratively and literally. It is mentioned in passages where humanity is in danger of being overcome, for instance, when describing the literal deluge in Noah’s time and in the figurative “when you pass through the waters I’ll be with you”. Water is part of the symbolism of birth and death in this respect but also associated with spiritual cleansing as many biblical characters are told to wash themselves in bodies of water in order to begin again. Christian baptism has it’s origins in this practice but Jesus goes further in the New Testament by actually saying that he can satisfy the spiritual thirst that people experience in life saying “whoever comes to me I will give the water of life” (John 4). That’s why in church, the sacrament of baptism is a holy rite set apart from ordinary life with water that is blessed and imbued with spiritual energy.

As we’ll hear in our prayer this morning, a children’s hymn, “Nobody can live who hasn’t any water”.  Not only is the average adult human body composed of 50-65% water but we need water to wash, to cook, to drink and to power our daily life in so many ways. Today, notice water as an integral part of your day: perhaps you will walk near a peaceful stream, perhaps you will water your garden, perhaps you will hang out washing, cook potatoes in a pan of water or rinse some strawberries to eat. Whenever you use water today, be reminded of your baptism and the assurance that you are God’s precious child. Even if you haven’t been baptised, know that you are blessed by drops of God’s goodness each time you experience the water of life this day. And when you wash your hands, here’s our prayer for the day to sing to make sure you wash them for at least 20 seconds!


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Much of the existing and planned housing stock in North America is premised on lifestyles, technology, and power dynamics of past generations. As a result, much of our housing is unaffordable, unustainable for the planet, and unhealthy for its inhabitants.

Creating a new housing reality requires new actors, perspectives and approaches. This event and workshop showcased innovations in urban housing across North America. We convened more than 200 leaders and decision makers – from new actors in construction, design, and service sectors, to traditional practitioners and solution providers – for an interactive, creative, and inspiring event.

We know there is no single innovation that will help solve our housing crisis. This event will give a holistic overview of existing housing stock and new methods of creating affordable, healthy, and community-oriented housing in modern cities.

The event was curated by experts and NewCities’ Fellows, Diana Lind and Greg Lindsay.

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We’re having our next #NewinNOLA meetup June 22 (Saturday). We’re still working out the time and place, but this will be a restaurant event. It will probably be a restaurant on the Eater 38 list.

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Local Asians Echo Poll Findings on Trump’s First Year

President Trump’s first year in office raised not only nuclear tension with North Korea and trade tension with China, but leaves the Asian community split in their views of the president’s leadership, according to polls and local interviews.

Kenta Hayashi, a foreign exchange student from Japan, majoring in Linguistics at the University of New Mexico, said that Trump is an interesting person because the things he chooses to do aren’t normally things that most people would do. He said he was referring mostly to Trump’s Twitter feed and how during his time in America there has been constant talk about what’s been uploaded on a day to day basis.

“I think he might be ok as a business person but he might not be ok as a president because he’s been offending some people in public,” Hayashi said.

(Kenta Hayashi grabs a quick bite to eat at UNM’s Student Union Building before heading off to his next class.) Photo: Marco Torrez/NM News Port

Hayashi is currently learning Spanish. He said that he picked Spanish because he knew it was a language that was spoken throughout the world and if he learned the language, he would have the opportunity to speak with many more people. New Mexico was Hayashi’s destination of choice because Spanish along with English are the official languages of the state. He said he’d be able to have the opportunity to practice both of these foreign languages much more often in New Mexico. Hayashi is from the Kansai area of Japan and will be returning at the end of the Spring 2018 semester in May.

Hayashi said he was surprised of the data that came from Japanese people that viewed the U.S. in a favorable light while under by the Trump administration.

“I’m actually kinda surprised at the fact that about 50 percent of Japanese people have approved of Trump, since to me, it seems many people in Japan think Trump shouldn’t be the President,” Hayashi said.

Within this first week of February 2018, CNN along with Gallup News released a new data set over the approval rating of Trump’s year in office. This new rating was a milestone for Trump as it was a five percent increase from a previous poll taken in December 2017. Trump received a 40 percent approval rating in this most recent data publication. However, this is still the lowest approval rating any president has received to date. The second lowest was Reagan who received a 49 percent in 1981, followed by Obama in third, with a 50 percent in 2009.

Kim Jin, a nationalized South Korean American, husband and father, currently lives in Vaughn, New Mexico and talked about his support for Trump saying that he isn’t shocked about the outcome of the Dec. and Jan. polling data. He said that on either side of the fence people are going to say that they either like Trump or that they don’t and this will cause his numbers to fluctuate. He also projects that Trump’s approval ratings could go up if Americans give him a chance and opportunity to prove himself.

“I think in the long run his approval rating will increase. It’s just the matter of the American people saying, let’s give our commander and chief a chance,” Jin said. “We need to give our leadership the opportunity to lead, not defeat them.”

(Kim Jin wears his American flag shirt in support of the country he loves.) Photo: Kai Jin.

Jin is a former Marine who works in law enforcement. He expresses a strong passion for equality, that every person has the right to get an American citizenship as long as they go through the correct process to become a naturalized American.

“I am proud of who I am, but I am also an American. We need to understand that there is no one race superior to another and there is no person better than another,” Jin said. “We need to come together and we need to work as an effective team and give our leadership the opportunity to work equally across the board.”

In November 2017, Pew Research Center released the data collected from the Spring 2017 Global Attitudes Survey which identified that Asian confidence in Trump’s leadership is divided among Asian nations. The survey asked people among the nations if they had confidence in whether U.S. Trump would do the right thing regarding world affairs. Among the data, Philippines and Vietnam both had over a 55 percent confidence in Trump while Japan and South Korea both had less than 25 percent confidence. Under the Obama administration, Japan held a 78 percent confidence rate while South Korea held a 71 percent confidence rate.

Tomoko Richie, a naturalized Japanese American, wife and mother of three children, said she is disappointed and disapproves of Trump. She said she doesn’t think Trump is a good leader.

“He’s probably smart with business but not smart with the work a president would face,” Richie said. “I feel as if Trump isn’t being honest and he’s pretty hasty and aggressive, in a bad way.”

Richie works as a stay-at-home mom. Two of her kids are in grade school while one is a junior in college. She is a regular consumer of a Japanese news broadcast called, NHK World, Japan’s largest news broadcaster. Richie currently lives with her family in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

“The Obama administration did everything to help with health issues and the environmental problems but ever since Trump came in, he’s been using executive orders more than Obama has ever done,” Richie said.

Richie said she isn’t shocked about the negative trend in the poll results from Asia because she thinks that fewer Japanese people trust Trump, because of the kind of person he is compared to Obama or other presidents. She said that she thinks that Japanese people strongly believe Trump isn’t suitable to be president.

CNN Politics speculates that Trump’s approval ratings could rise because of the popularity and passage of his tax reform law. The next monthly public approval poll about Trump will be published on Gallup News.

Marco Torrez can be contacted on Twitter @marcopolo7721


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"A Capacity Crowd" of 1,500 Turns Out for Obama and Poor Martha Coakley

Actually, the crowd was a bit larger because the overflow was in a room across the street from the Northeastern University gymnasium. Two of my friends, foreigners who can't vote, said that right next to them was an anti-abortion hysteric--"Abortion! Abortion! Innocent Blood!"--noticed by the cops and taken out by them only after a noisy hassle. In fact, there were three of these hysterics. All this comes from a story, "Pulling out all the stops," in this morning's Boston Globe.

I have no idea who will win tomorrow's contest. I know that I'm voting for Coakley, but with absolutely zero enthusiasm. But when was the last time you voted for anyone with real enthusiasm?

Still, it may now be, as most of the analysts seem to be saying, that the election is Scott Brown's to lose. Coakley may have had the president in Boston. But the Republican candidate had a full front of certified celebrities at his "People's Rally" in Mechanics Hall in working-class Worcester. They were "former Red Sox ace Curt Schilling; Doug Flutie, the former Boston College and NFL quarterback; comedian Lenny Clarke; and John Ratzenberger (Cliff from 'Cheers')."

Of course, when have the Republicans ever done anything for the working class? This is the first time they've opened up tea parties to laboring men and women.

A loss in Massachusetts for the Obami would be a disastrous event. A narrow win would be a terrible warning.


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$32mil Raised by Mining Company Listed on London Stock Exchange

Idealistic startup Argo Blockchain PLC, a mining company, is the first cryptocurrency-related firm to sit on the prestigious London Stock Exchange. In only its initial trading day, Argo raised $32 million, earning a $61 million valuation in the process.

Also read: Bitcoiners Hope to Have a Friend in Top US Regulator Jay Clayton

Mining Company Argo Blockchain PLC Rakes In $32 Million on the LSE

At 16 pence per share, 156,250,000 shares sold, slightly over half of Argo’s capital has been booked, totaling $32 million, and that means the startup has a baseline valuation of $61 million now that it is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

LSE has roots going back nearly half a millennium, and can currently boast of a market cap north of four and a half trillion dollars. Listing Argo gives crypto-related businesses a huge boost of legitimacy, and especially if all goes well. Registered shareholders such as Jupiter Asset Management, Henderson Global Investors, and Miton Capital helped secure that $32 million right out of the gate.

$32mil First Day Crypto Mining Co on London Stock Exchange

Jonathan Bixby, cofounder of Argo, explained to The Telegraph how his company intends to “take the pain and heartache out of participating in the biggest new technology breakthrough since the launch of the internet.” It hopes to capture market share through helping the crypto curious mine, also known as Mining as a Service, MaaS.

Founded in late 2017, Argo aims to build an international data center management business for assisting in crypto mining as a service (MaaS), which would be available to anyone in the world, the company’s LSE document states. The company’s platform itself has only been around a little over two months, however subscriptions are currently sold out.

Early Days for Cryptoshpere Literacy

By May of this year, the company was without profits, and yet set its sights on being the first crypto-related firm to have a seat at the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The United Kingdom Listing Authority approved Argo, essentially a cloud mining pool idea familiar to enthusiasts. For legacy finance, and most of the known world, it’s early days for cryptocurrency literacy, and if the average person is even aware of mining, they’d probably not be familiar with mining services.

The difference here is emphasis on alternative coin mining, those other than bitcoin core (BTC) and bitcoin cash (BCH). Argo “makes it easy to mine bitcoin gold, ethereum and other altcoins from home,” according to its website. For a monthly fee, the miner proper will lend space to its mining rigs.

$32mil First Day Crypto Mining Co on London Stock Exchange

Canadian founder of Argo, Jonathan Bixby, explained to the Financial Times,  “More than 90 per cent of crypto-mining is done by elites on industrial scale because it is technically very difficult to do. It is incredibly expensive to buy, up front, the hardware you need at $5,000 a machine. We want to be the Amazon Web Services of crypto.”

Argo’s business plan calls for $25/mo for access to computing power aimed at mining zcash, ethereum classic, ethereum, and bitcoin gold — all without coin custody arrangements or the traditional mining pool notion, limiting customers to one contract from its center in Quebec. The bulk of its business model appears to come from success stories such as Iceland’s Genesis Mining. Now three years into its run, Genesis boasts two million customers, who routinely pay hundreds of dollars to as much as four thousand dollars for multi-year contracts. They have a half year waiting list.

What do you think about the LSE listing Argo? Let us know in the comments section below.

Images via Pixabay, LSE.

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SDE leader: Kaja Kallas must heal societal divides, be careful with Center

SDE leader Indrek Saar. Source: Ken Mürk/ERR

Reform leader Kaja Kallas must make healing societal divides a priority, opposition Social Democratic Party (SDE) leader Indrek Saar said Saturday. Saar also warned Reform of risks in entering into office with Center, given the latter's litany of corruption accusations, charges and penalties over the past few years.

In comments ahead of an SDE extended board meeting, Saar said that the Reform-Center pairing undergoing coalition discussions could count on his and his party's full support.

Saar added that the events of the past days saw an ill-conceived plan for holding what he said was a socially divisive referendum on the definition of marriage shelved, following Jüri Ratas (Center) resignation early on Wednesday.

Saar: Marriage referendum will continue to cast a shadow

The referendum issue will, however, haunt society for a long-time to come, he added, though the ditching of the planned plebiscite means that a corner has been turned, not least since it means the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) has found itself out-of-offfice.

Saar said: "The demise of the second Ratas government is also very good news. Extremists are finally out of the government, and this is a big thing. The dents that have been made in Estonian society and in allied relationships by the Ratas government during almost two years are unfortunately deep. Venom and mistrust have been sown systemically, and for a long time."

Saar's party has been in opposition since March 2019 and has often sided with Reform, particularly on social issues such as the marriage referendum. However, unlike Reform, SDE, which has 11 Riigikogu seats, will continue in opposition.

SDE leader: Reform will have to soften some of its economic policies, as safeguard against populism

Nonetheless the incoming coalition, once it is formed, should work to reunite society and reestablish fundamental values of a free society.

This should also mean that noone is economically left out, he said, as a safeguard against a resurgence of populism.

"This time around, the burden of the crisis must not be left on the shoulders of those who are weaker. That would be inhumane, and would cause inequality and injustice, which is where extremism has its roots."

This would include Reform having to soften some of its long-cherished taxation and financial policies, he said.

"We call on Kaja Kallas to refrain from a wish to pursue a policy characteristic of the Reform Party, which puts tax dogmas and macroeconomic indicators above the daily concerns and coping of real people."

"Kaja Kallas has no other option but to be a left-wing head of government. Otherwise inequality will only keep growing in society," Saar added.

Early indicators of the coalition discussions so far suggest that will happen, with Kallas and Mailis Reps, representing Center, declaring a "tax peace" on Friday.

In practice this would mean a meeting of minds between Reform's traditional flat-rate approach to income tax, and Center's progressive system policy.

Saar: Center has to clean up its act, Reform must watch over this

Saar also said that Center had its part to play in cleaning up its act, not least since it was a real estate alleged corruption scandal involving the Center Party which brought down Ratas, while leaving Center in office.

This would include Center shelving its plan to remove the body responsible for overseeing political party finances, the Party Financing Surveillance committee (ERJK).

Center tabled a bill to place the ERJK's responsibilities under the National Audit Office's (Riigikontroll) auspices last summer, but this ran into SDE filibustering as Saar, and former SDE MP Katri Raik, tabled tens of thousands of amendments.

The same tactic was used more recently by Reform and SDE to cripple the now-defunct marriage referendum bill's legislative process.

The Riigjogu needs to establish what kind of breaches have been committed in the allocation of crisis aid – it was a KredEx loan to the Porto Franco development in Tallinn which came under security service scrutiny, and subsequently Ratas' resignation – and for clearer limits to be put on pre-election campaigning.

Center also has a suspended sentence to its name over an earlier illegal donation, and had to return a €50,000 donation declared illicit, last summer.

Saar said that Reform was taking a risk going into office with Center, noting that EKRE were also caught up in the scandal, via a finance ministry adviser becoming one of the named suspects in the Porto Franco investigation, and ended up out-of-office.

Early on in the power vacuum sparked by Ratas' resignation, SDE MEP Sven Mikser said that Center continuing in office was a non-starter.

Ironing out these issues while Center is in office could make things complicated, if the latter held sway in key state institutions so tasked, he warned.

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A call for submissions: O Antiphons

We’d like to take a minute to talk to you about participating in Forward Movement’s 2018 Advent/Christmas meditation project! Below, you’ll find some very important instructions.

About the project: The O Antiphons are an ancient set of prayers that remind us of the names and characteristics of the Messiah. Antiphons are phrases used like a chorus or a refrain during prayers, and the O Antiphons are particularly moving examples of different ways Jesus Christ moves and has his being with and among us. They also reference the prophesies of Isaiah and the coming of the Messiah.

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The O Antiphons (so called because they each begin with “O”) are traditionally used as part of the Vespers (an evening prayer service) said from December 17–23. We invite people to explore the O Antiphons throughout the seasons of Advent and Christmas, lingering with each attribute of Jesus for several days. Here are the readings and an inspirational playlist.

You are invited to reflect upon your experience with these attributes of Jesus. Each reflection (written or visual) should focus on one O Antiphon and/or the scripture citation for the week. For example, you might want to talk about Jesus as the Key of David, or you might be particularly drawn to one of the lyrical sections of Isaiah. Ideal entries will contain a blend of personal reflection and Bible study.

You may submit up to three offerings for consideration.

Written meditations should be no more than 350 words (including a prayer) and may be either original prose or poetry. The prayer may either original or taken from The Book of Common Prayer and cited appropriately with page number.

Visual reflections may include photography, images of woodcuts, pen and ink, etc. The submissions must be at least 300 dpi and reproducible at 5×7 and in black and white only.

All entries (written and visual) must be submitted electronically through this form by January 15, 2018. Featured writers and artists will be notified of their inclusion by February 1, 2018. Submissions that don’t follow the guidelines may not be considered.

Advent Actions: Week Four

Dear friends in Christ,

Advent is nearing an end, but we do have nearly another full week of hope and preparation. In keeping with the last three weeks of suggestions for Advent Actions (week one, week two, week three), here are some ideas for ways you might use this time to open yourself to God’s transforming love in your own life and in the world.

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  • In Advent, we remember the promise that God is with us — Emmanuel. Connect with members of your church to talk about ways you see people serving and loving each other in your neighborhood or city. Where do you see God’s spirit moving in those actions? How does your faith community join in? What partnerships might your church be called to explore?

  • We heard the story of Joseph and Mary this Sunday at church, a story familiar and heart-warming for many of us. It’s easy to forget that this was a non-traditional family living out a real crisis (giving birth away from home, hospitality, and midwives) in the midst of a government registration far more sinister than a simple census! And yet Scripture sets the story of God’s incarnation in the midst of this crisis. When have you experienced crisis? What is it like to need help? When have you heard God’s voice reminding you not to be afraid?

  • Gather friends or family around a meal table. Since Christmas is coming, talk about what gifts you’d like to receive. But this time, don’t think about material goods for yourself. What gifts would you like to see that might honor the spirit and wonder of Christmas? Don’t stop there. Imagine what it would take for that gift to be made real. If someone says, “I’d like to see world peace,” then talk about what you can do to bring that gift closer to reality. Think big! Speak boldly!

Remember to share your experience with friends, either in person or online. Please consider posting these stories here in the comments or on Forward Movement’s Facebook or Twitter feeds.

Advent Actions: Week Three

Dear friends in Christ,

As we move into the third week of Advent, it’s time for another set of Advent Actions. If you missed week one or week two, it’s not too late to give them a try! Here are some suggestions for ways to deepen your love of God and neighbor.

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  • Ask a neighbor or a friend: What does “good news” mean to you? In their answer, do you hear connections with what Jesus says in this week’s Gospel, “the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them”? What does ‘good news’ mean in your community?

  • Do something generous for a person who devotes her or his life to serving others. For non-profits and helping professions, the end of the year brings great challenges, with increased needs and, often, budgetary pressure. Give a gift or offer to help. Make a donation. Delight someone.

  • Gather friends or family around a meal table. Talk about today’s headlines. Who is suffering and afraid in the stories? Who is strong and mighty in the stories? Why? Where do you find God in our society and in your conversation? Pray together for the needs of the world.

Remember to share your experience with friends, either in person or online. Please consider posting these stories here in the comments or on Forward Movement’s Facebook or Twitter feeds.

Advent Actions: Week Two

Dear friends in Christ,

Last week we suggested a few practices that might help transform this Advent into a time of active longing, not just passive longing. Please give these a try, and share your experiences on Forward Movement’s Facebook or Twitter feeds or own your own social media. Above all, join us in praying for God’s reign of justice, mercy, and righteousness. May we all be prepared to greet Jesus Christ when we meet him at Christmas, in our neighbors, or at the end of days.

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  • Have real conversations with your neighbors this week, the kind that move beyond small talk. Try listening more than you speak. Ask more questions than you share answers. What do you hear? Can you name something that you learned from a neighbor for the first time?

  • Learn more about a non-profit in your community. Visit their website, read a newsletter, or talk with a staff member. What needs do they see in the community? Are you being called to support this non-profit in some way? Where is God at work in what they are doing?

  • Gather friends or family around a meal table. What stories do you know of people, living in times of turmoil, who manifested the love of God? How did their lives point to something beyond themselves? What can you do to make a place for Jesus Christ to shine forth in your life so that you are a saint for others?

Remember to share your experience with friends, either in person or online. Please consider posting these stories here in the comments or on Forward Movement’s Facebook or Twitter feeds.

Advent Actions: First Week

Advent is a season of waiting, but it’s not a season of waiting around. In this holy season, we remember a time when the world yearned for justice, when people hoped a mighty king would come and rescue them. We know, with 20 centuries of hindsight, that the people got their king, but that the King of Creation was born in the most humble of circumstances. God entered our history and shared our journey in the most human, vulnerable way possible. In this story, we find hope and salvation in our own story. God’s salvation – health, wholeness, redemption – comes to us not in power and might but in humility and vulnerability.

In Advent, especially on this First Sunday of Advent, we also yearn for a time of justice, when God’s reign of justice and righteousness will be manifest. Along with the prophet Isaiah, we look for a time when “they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.”

Advent, then, is a time to remember and a time to hope. It is a time to prepare our hearts to adore Jesus Christ at Christmas, but it is also a time to prepare for God’s reign. In Jesus’ ministry, no one got upset when he said that the kingdom was coming. But he got into trouble for saying it is here, now. When God’s reign of justice and mercy, righteousness and truth is made real, we Christians know to proclaim God’s reign.

A few days ago, a priest from Minnesota, the Rev. Susan Daughtry, contacted us at Forward Movement with an idea. What if we used this Advent – this year’s Advent, coming in a time of increased division and proliferation of hatred – as a time of action and change? In other words, what if we looked for opportunities to see and proclaim God’s reign among us?

Each Sunday in Advent, we will post three suggestions for action or conversation. One will be connected with governance or civil society; one will be connected to loving our neighbors; and one will be rooted on transformation and conversation at home or among friends. We invite you to try these practices and encourage others to do the same. Please share your experiences in a comment here or on Forward Movement’s Facebook or Twitter feeds.

May Jesus Christ’s light be in your heart this Advent season, and may you be a beacon of God’s love for the world. I am,

Yours faithfully,

Scott Gunn

· Visit a restaurant owned by someone from a different culture. Strike up a conversation. Do you share any hopes or fears?

· Call your local mayor’s office. Share your hopes for your town or city. Do your hopes sound like Isaiah 2:1-5 (the first reading from today)? Why or why not?

· Gather friends or family around a meal table. Talk about how recent trends (rise in hate crimes, increased fear, violence, division) in the United States might or might not make this Advent different from previous ones.

Remember to share your experience with friends, either in person or online. Please consider posting these stories here in the comments or on Forward Movement’s Facebook or Twitter feeds.

Color It In: Our New Advent App

Our shipping deadline for print Advent resources has now passed, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck for the season. Not only can you order many Advent resources for your e-reader–we’ve also got a brand-new app. What’s extra cool? It’s colorable. Here’s a before shot:

Journey through Advent

And here it is after we added a bit of artwork:

Pretty cool, right? If you’ve already ordered a calendar, you can use the app as a companion. If you haven’t, it works just fine on its own. And in addition to the coloring feature, it’s got the daily scripture readings and a journaling option. You can order yours here for just $1.99. We hope you enjoy it!

New for Advent: What Are You Waiting For?

Get in line. Take a number. Count down the days.

We’ve got a wonderful new Advent resource to share for 2016. Written by Christine McSpadden, it’s centered on a unique theme: waiting.

We spend so much of our lives waiting: waiting for a new job or a well-deserved vacation; for love or an apology; for test results or cures to kick in; for things to stabilize or to get shaken up. At no other time of the year may the theme of waiting feel so poignant than the season of Advent.

This year, while waiting for things mundane to things sublime, embark on a seasonal journey with daily meditations that will work on your soul to bring a richer quality and depth to your waiting.

These reflections are perfect for individual use and are affordably priced to share with your entire congregation.

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Archive for February, 2009

Largest Beanie in Las Vegas

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Before letting your mind travel to odd places read on to see what we are really trying to tell you about. There is a new item on the menu at the Cafe at the Sahara Hotel and Casino. It is a 2 foot, 6 pound burrito called “the bomb”.

Anyone that attempts to eat this whole burrito in one sitting is awarded with the return of their money making the meal completely free and they are also given two unlimited pass to ride the hotel rollercoaster as much as they want for the entire day. This seems to be a little bit more of a punishment rather than a reward after consuming that amount of food.

If one does make the attempt to eat the burrito but backs out at some point before completing and does not eat it they must take a photo of themselves in a small pink top that reads “weenie” across the chest. The photo is them placed on the wall of shame to frighten all those that dare to take the challenge.

The cost of the burrito for those that cannot finish it is $19.95. Those that do brave the entire task and come with an appetite big enough to eat the world will also be the proud new owners of a shirt that says “”Conquered the Bomb.”

Now if you are up for a challenge against friends this seems like it will leave a great memory and certainly some stories to tell in the future. Although if you were able to eat the entire thing may we suggest just passing on the ride afterward.

Las Vegas Sands in the News Again

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

It seems that LVS (Las Vegas Sands) group is in the news just a little more than they would like these days. And unfortunately for the company that used to be worth billions the news is not good news this time around as well. The Las Vegas Sands Corp along with almost every other hotel and casino operator in Las Vegas and the US continues to feel the wrath of the economic downturn.

The Las Vegas Sands stock is currently at its lowest point of two dollars and sixteen cents ($2.16) which is the lowest it has ever hit. The financial analysts are optimistic in suggesting that the stock will bounce back slightly throughout this year to net out at 7.00 towards the end of the year. But that is merely a prediction and not at all fact as about six months ago when the stock was at 9 dollars the predictions were that they stock would rise to a minimum of 40 dollars and that has yet to happen and the predictions have changed in completely the reverse direction.

There are also other things than just the North American economy that are hindering the performance of the company and the stock, the restrictions on visa requirements and registrations have been tighter and more difficult lately and so further the projects that were set for the last 12 months in Macau have come to a complete halt.

The senior management says that they are optimistic that things will change and turn around and that their share holders shouldn’t lose hope and continue to hold shares in the company for the promise of times to come in the somewhat near future.

The Wynn in Las Vegas Feels Recession

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Some people say that they very rich cannot feel the recession because they just have so much money behind their name, the truth of the matter is that even the very wealthy are feeling the recession and the tough time in the economy and Steve Wynn happens to be in some of the worst financial situation that he has faced since the Wynn hotel has opened.

The Wynn hotel, resort and casino has just recently reported fourth quarter earnings from 2008, unfortunately it was only bad news, as they are experiencing losses to the tune of 159.6 million which works out to $1.49 per share for stock holders and investors.

The stock had an overall down turning year last year as the company lost 62% percent over the course of 2008. This was the most the company has lost in history.

While the news of losses continues to be heard throughout the financial voices, the hotel continues to operate as before, inviting guests to enjoy the most luxurious experience that they have yet to have by staying at this exquisite hotel and casino.

The company has also recently opened an even swankier place just next door which is a replica of the first tower called the Encore. The Encore was built and planned for prior to the recession and when Steve Wynn was asked about his plans to carry the project thru earlier last year he promised that it would continue as planned as that the Wynn towers would rise above the economy and bounce back given a little time.


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Annan in Kosovo after wrapping up trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina

18 November 2002

Continuing his trip to the Balkans region, Secretary-General Kofi Annan arrived in Kosovo today for talks with senior officials from the province and the United Nations.

According to a UN spokesperson in New York, the Secretary-General was briefed by his Special Representative for Kosovo, Michael Steiner, and afterward spoke to the staff of the UN Interim Administration Mission (UNMIK). In the afternoon, Mr. Annan met with President Ibrahim Rugova, Prime Minister Bajram Rexhepi and other senior officials.

Earlier today, the Secretary-General wrapped up his official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, meeting with the three members of the Bosnian Presidency: Mirko Sarovic, Dragan Covic and Sulejman Tihic.

During their talks, the Secretary-General welcomed the leaders' common resolve to introduce a series of reforms to bring the country into compliance with European economic and social standards as a prelude for applying to membership in the European Union, spokesperson Hua Jiang told a press briefing at UN Headquarters in New York.

"He urged them to continue these efforts after the UN mission ends its work in Bosnia next month and to work with its neighbours to fight terrorism, human trafficking and organized crime, and he also pledged continued UN support to improve the economy and strengthen the rule of law," Ms. Jiang said.

During a subsequent meeting with the Council of Ministers, Mr. Annan reiterated his offer of UN support for Bosnian reforms. According to Ms. Jiang, he told Council members that, speaking from experience as a reformer, he knew that process would take time. He also suggested that the Government consider demilitarizing the country, as Costa Rica has done, to reduce military spending and free up resources.

Speaking to the press after the meeting, the Secretary-General said that rebuilding is more than bricks and mortar. “We need to reconcile, we need to seek justice, we need to ensure that the returnees are reintegrated peacefully,” he said.

Before leaving Sarajevo, the Secretary-General met with three representatives of the Mothers of Srebrenica, who lost their children during the 1995 massacre there, and told them he could barely imagine the pain they had experienced.

The Secretary-General had arrived in Sarajevo yesterday, and had a working lunch with the heads of the principal international organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the UN, the Office of the High Representative, the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and the NATO-led stabilization force (SFOR).

Afterwards, he dedicated a monument to UN personnel who lost their lives in the former Yugoslavia. "This memorial will serve to reinforce our own determination - as peacekeepers, citizens and members of the human family - to build better lives for succeeding generations," he said of the monument, which stands outside the UN headquarters in Sarajevo.

The Secretary-General then met with UN staff and the heads of UN agencies. Later he attended a concert at the National Theatre, which is to receive a €50,000 (euro) contribution by the UN Trust Fund to help preserve the building.

While in Sarajevo, Mrs. Annan had a programme of her own, Ms. Jiang said. Today she visited an inclusive kindergarten for Roma children, supported by the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and on Sunday, she witnessed an interactive presentation by and for young people on avoiding the dangers of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

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US President Trump says countries have ‘absolute right’ to protect their borders

24 September 2019

The path to peace and a better world “begins at home,” United States President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, urging countries to look after their own interests on issues like trade, people smuggling and illegal immigration, and denouncing “open border activists who cloak themselves in the rhetoric of social justice.”

In his address to the UN General Assembly, which officially opened on Tuesday, Mr. Trump said that many of the 193 UN Member States are “coping with the challenges of uncontrolled migration.”

“Each of you has the absolute right to protect your borders, and so, of course, does our country. Today, we must resolve to work together to end human smuggling and human trafficking and put these criminal networks out of business for good,” he said.

While stressing that the US does not seek conflict with other nations, Mr. Trump affirmed that he will never cease to defend national interests.

The American President said his administration will partner with nations that seek peace and respect.

This includes working with countries in the Western Hemisphere to curb illegal immigration, which he said impacts both sending and receiving countries, as well as those pushed to escape their homelands.

Mr. Trump delivered a message to “open-border activists” who encourage illegal migration flows:

“You are empowering criminal organizations that prey on innocent men, women and children. You put your own false sense of virtue before the lives (and) well-being (of) countless innocent people. When you undermine border security, you are undermining human rights and human dignity.”

The annual high-level debate marking the start of the 74th UN General Assembly runs through Monday.

Brazil traditionally is the first country to speak, followed by the United States, host country to UN Headquarters in New York.

At the beginning of his speech, Mr. Trump stated that wise leaders always put the good of their own people and their own country first.

“The future does not belong to globalists; the future belongs to patriots,” he said.

“The future belongs to sovereign and independent nations who protect their citizens, respect their neighbours, and honour the differences that make each country special and unique.”

On wider issues, Mr. Trump said that while he would not accept a “bad trade deal” with China, he nevertheless hoped “we can reach a deal beneficial for both countries.”

Denouncing Iran’s “repressive regime” as one of the “greatest security threats facing peace-loving nations today,” Mr. Trump said Tehran is “fueling the tragic wars in both Syria and Yemen.” He added that the Government is “squandering the nation’s wealth and future in a fanatical quest for nuclear weapons and means to deliver them.”

“We must never allow this to happen,” he said.

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In ‘world of disquiet’, UN must deliver for the people, Guterres tells General Assembly

We are living in “a world of disquiet”, the United Nations chief told the High-level session of the General Assembly on Tuesday, urging the Heads of States present to advance “common good” while upholding “shared humanity and values”.


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Côte d'Ivoire: UN sets up 'peace corridors' to facilitate freedom of movement

The United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (ONUCI) today announced plans to set up “peace corridors” in a bid to promote freedom of movement in the strife-torn West African country.

Annan selects two envoys to fill posts in Guinea-Bissau and Côte d'Ivoire

Secretary-General Kofi Annan has appointed new envoys to work with two United Nations missions in West Africa as the world body continues its efforts to build a sustainable peace and generate stability and economic development in Guinea-Bissau and Côte d'Ivoire.

Annan warns of dire economic impact of continuing violence in Côte d'Ivoire

Stressing that the economic and social fabric of Côte d’Ivoire is seriously deteriorating because of the continuing violence there, and the conflict is having a spill-over effect on other West African nations, Secretary-General Kofi Annan is urging the country’s political leaders to take substantive steps towards peace immediately.

Monitoring Group reports progress in follow-up to peace pledges in Côte d'Ivoire

Reinforcing its commitment to a 2003 peace pact that ended Côte d'Ivoire's fierce civil war, the Government has followed through on pledges made last month at a summit co-hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan by transferring sweeping powers from the President to the Prime Minister, a group set up to monitor progress says in a report released today.

UN team finds rebel-held areas of Côte d'Ivoire struggling for basic services

Most of the inhabitants of the rebel-controlled parts of Côte d'Ivoire lack basic health, sanitation, water and education services, a United Nations humanitarian team has reported after visiting the areas last week.

Monitoring Group finds progress in peace process in Côte d'Ivoire

Secretary-General Kofi Annan has sent a report to the Security Council showing that Côte d'Ivoire's Government has made progress in following the path to peace and unity, a United Nations spokesman said today.

UN mission launches nationwide radio broadcast in divided Côte d'Ivoire

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Côte d'Ivoire launched its radio station today to broadcast various shades of opinion on an FM frequency it hopes will be heard all over the country as the divided West African country works towards re-unification.

Côte d'Ivoire reconciliation pact calls for monitoring group of UN and others

The latest deal binding leaders of Côte d'Ivoire's political parties to implement a 2003 peace agreement, which ended bitter fighting, calls for the establishment of a monitoring group that would submit a progress report every two weeks to the United Nations, the Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU).

Côte d'Ivoire president signs power-sharing decree Annan helped to draft

President Laurent Gbagbo of Côte d'Ivoire has signed a new power-sharing decree giving some of his responsibilities to Prime Minister Seydou Diarra, a United Nations spokesman said today.

Côte d'Ivoire transitional cabinet meets for first time in four months, UN says

Côte d'Ivoire's Council of Ministers met today for the first time since March, fulfilling the pledges that political party leaders made at a summit convened and co-chaired by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan late last month in Ghana.