Steurer was founded by Ludwig Steurer in 1924 as a forging company, and from the 1930s it was developed into the renowned ropeway technology company by his son, Johann Steurer, who was actively involved in the business until 2006.
Steurer has been manufacturing material ropeways since 1926 and cable winches since 1934.
In 1947, Steurer built the Grabs single chair lift at Tschagguns (Montafon), making it the first commercial chair lift manufacturer in Austria. Within this field, it made several innovations including the construction of the first chair with a protective hood at the beginning of the 1970s. Ridiculed at the time by rivals and operators, the so-called “bubbles” are now common in modern chair lifts.
The company went on to manufacture chair lifts and surface lifts until 1955 when it also started building reversible passenger ropeways with the construction of the Bezau-Sonderdach aerial tramways. This gradually became the company’s main line of business.
The company’s ropeway technology programme has been complemented by funiculars and inclined lifts since 1991 and by overhead cable railways (German abbreviation SHB), a patented detachable transport and logistics system, since 1993.
Since 2009 Steurer serves the important Swiss market with its own local subsidiary, which also manages the non-German speaking countries.
Even though ropeway technology represents the main line of business, Steurer has always been involved in special-purpose machine engineering. It has always been particularly successful where solutions are required for specific problems linked to complex movement sequences.
In a similar context, for many years Steurer has been a supplier or toll manufacturer for reputable domestic and foreign companies seeking broad technical skills.


Argentinian soldiers read newspapers in Port Stanley during the war for the Falklands, or Malvinas, in 1982. The British Sea Harriers demonstrated their superiority in dogfights to the Argentine Mirage and Skyhawk aircraft. Armour would play a major role in this, and any infantry operations would be conducted in conjunction with heavily armoured and mechanised units. WebRoll of Honour - Falklands War 1982 Deaths ABSOLON Richard John de Mansfield. Video emerged of jubilant Argentina players whipping off their shirts as they mocked Brazil and England in the song after they beat Croatia in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday night. put in place an act of military secrecy until 14 June 2072 (90 years long) until then those who divulge relevant data or information will be prosecuted. Argentina still claims sovereignty over the Falklands, despite it being a British overseas territory since 1833. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Battle commenced at 2.30am on 28 May. A lone Scots piper played Flowers of the Field and soldiers wearing black armbands stood at attention and saluted on the quayside. On 2 April 1982, a tinyBritish overseas territory, locatedabout 300 miles (almost 500km)off the east coast ofArgentina,wasthrust violently into public consciousness in the UK. Troops were sent to Northern Ireland in 1969. Royal Marines hoisting the Union Jack atGrytviken afterSouth Georgia's recapture, April 1982, Camouflage smock worn in the Falklandsby Warrant Officer 1 'Dia' Harvey of theSAS, c1982. Tensions over the war remain. Save up to 30% when you upgrade to an image pack. And, on 25 May, the Task Force had lost all but one of their heavy-lift Chinook helicopters when the SS 'Atlantic Conveyor' had been struck by an Exocet missile. It is therefore possible to suggest that the casualties endured during the Falklands War, an estimated eight hundred and seventy eight in total, with the inclusion of Argentine prisoners of war, numbering over eleven thousand, were themselves needless. There was only one helicopter present, occupied for a long time off-loading the Rapier kit, which took 18 lifts. Five years after that, Spanish troops captured the fort of Port Egmont (Britains first settlement on West Falkland). March 03, 2023 20:21 GMT. Meanwhile the main task force has reached the vicinity of the Falkland Islands, 2 May | Argentine cruiser General Belgrano is torpedoed by British submarine HMS Conqueror, resulting in the deaths of 323. What do you think of the authors arguments? WebOf 30 men on board, the aircrewman, 18 men of the SAS, a member of the Royal Signals and the only RAF man killed in the war are all lost. The British held fast in their positions overnight, rather than advancinginto the town in the dark. Falklands War Of the 48 soldiers who died on the Sir Galahad, 32 were from the Welsh Guards. British troops advance across rough Falklands terrain, 1982, Captured Argentine FAL 7.62 mm self-loading rifle, c1982. \'Argentina, the UK and the Falklands all benefited from this agreement,\' he said. Of the 48 soldiers who died on the Sir Galahad, 32 were from the Welsh Guards. 3 Commando Brigade would advance across the north of East Falkland, with 5th Infantry Brigade advancing in the south. Britain, in an attempt to recapture the islands, supposedly for the safety of the Falklanders and the right to retain their British identity, contributed to the only incidents of civilian casualties of the war. As such, a hard-hitting raid seemed sensiblegiven the preference for a northern axis of advance and the difficulties in getting adequate gunfire support forward. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Initially tasked with protecting aid convoys, they have remained there on peacekeeping duties ever since. WebGitHub export from English Wikipedia. Negotiations with the Argentines produced their surrender the next day. The aircraft carrier HMS Invincible, part of the British An 81 mm mortar team of 42 Commando in action, 1982, Memorial to the fallen of 2 Para at Wireless Ridge, 2018. There was an airstrip, from which the Argentines could have interfered withoperations at San Carlos, and the garrison there could also advance to attack the beachhead. The Falklands War began when Argentinian troops invaded the Falkland Islands on April 2, 1982. These images were seen around the world althoughnot in the UK until after the Argentine surrender owing to British censorship. Around 115 were badly burned and wounded. There were also around 11,000 troops serving in Northern Ireland. You can unsubscribe at any time. Click on the book cover to find out more! Macedonio Rodrguez, Daniel Massad and Omar Enrique Torrez were among the 649 Argentines killed in the war. But further south, an audacious gamble was about to fail. Yet it was the sinking of the Argentine cruiser ARA General Belgrano by British forces on 2 May that has been remembered as the conflicts first major engagement and it proved to be one of the most controversial acts of the war. It carried a reinforced 3 Commando Brigade with 2nd and 3rd Battalions, The Parachute Regiment attached, along with other units including a reinforced Troop fromThe Blues and Royals, under the command of Brigadier Julian Thompson, RM. Historian Dominic Sandbrook explains | Read more. The majority of the casualties of the Falklands War occurred during the attacks on naval ships carrying large numbers of troops. Today, troops still serve in the disputed country as part of a multi-national force helping to ensure security and stability. On the night of 13-14 June, operations continued. These patrols were able to call in air strikes on Argentine positions. Diplomatic activity filled the weeks as the British task force sailed south. This was a critical moment for British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. This list may not reflect recent changes. 4.95Standard Delivery. Following the pairs meeting at the G20 in India, Mr Cleverly said: The Falkland Islands are British. She had gained a reputation for being tough yet was about to preside over the loss of sovereign territory. Allison & Busby. British rule was restored later that year. Key points and trends Since the end of World War II, 7,190 UK armed forces personnel have died as a result of operations in medal earning theatres. Video emerged of jubilant Argentina players whipping off their shirts as they mocked Brazil and England in the song after they beat Croatia in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday night. This reinforced the decision to defend their newly captured territory against the prospect of a British invasion. WebPictured: British soldiers hoisting the flag after the war The lyrics include a line saying 'Ingleses putos de Malvinas no me olvido', which roughly translates to 'f*****g English in In a series of tweets, he renewed Argentina\'s longstanding demands for negotiations about sovereignty of the islands at the UN in New York. Following news of the Argentine invasion and take over of the Falkland Islands, Britain responded by sending a naval taskforce on April 5, 1982 to defend the islands from the invading forces. But in response, Foreign Minister James Cleverly insisted the Falkland Islands are British. The three civilian deaths of the Falklands War hold great significance, as they demonstrate the contradictory nature and moral considerations that embodied this conflict. But, with Moore and Thompson under pressure from London, a full assault was eventually ordered. In a word: no. The decisive British victory, however, was underpinned by the regularly overlooked deaths of three civilians. Despite being discovered by the submarine HMS Conqueror outside of the exclusion zone, the decision was made to torpedo the cruiser leading to the loss of 323 Argentinian lives. Ultimately, the motivations behind the Falklands War and the nature of how it was fought have led it to be considered one of the most unique conflicts in British military history. On the April 2, 1982, Argentine forces invaded the British overseas territory of the Falkland Islands, sparking one of the largest major conflicts for the UK since the Second World War.. Now, more than 40 years on, a monument to Argentine combatants who died in the conflict is to be inaugurated at the site of a historic Scots shipwreck. During eleven days of operations in the Mount Longdon area of East Falkland Island ADCOCK The fact that this proved to be the case was testament to an extraordinary effort by the armed forces to pull together people and equipment at great speed. This would keep the Argentines confused as to the actual line of assault, and prevent them reinforcing their positions. Memories of the Falklands war swelled congregations at Remembrance Day services across the country Sunday when Britain remembered its war dead, including those who died in the two world wars. HMS 'Ambuscade', two batteries of 105mm guns, two Scorpions and two Scimitars, the mortars of 3 Para, and divisionary raids by the SAS and SBS were all used. However, this was not to be the case for three Falkland Islanders living in the capital, Port Stanley, as Susan Whitley, Doreen Bonner, and Mary Goodwin unfortunately lost their lives during the British bombing of the capital. "First time @NAM_London today. ISBN 978-0-85031-493-9. 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I’m a May on my mother’s maternal side. Those who poke around Mormon research libraries tell me that the name dates back to an early Anglo-Norman-Irish (can you say “mutt mix?”) emigration — could’ve picked it up anywhere along the way from L’Hexagone to the land of the Angles to Éire.
It cracks me up that my pedigree is one part Gallic mixed with two parts British Isles — how on earth do you even begin to reconcile the subtle gastronomic delights of French cuisine with folks who eat taters at every meal, think of pork blood as a breakfast food, and drink warm lager?? Sigh.
So what’s the dealio? Am I a frog? A mick? A limey? Who knows. Many Mays fled County Carlow in the late 18th century, buying steamship tickets for the promised land when famine hit — but I can’t claim them as my country-of-origin peeps until I find that first landing on U.S. soil. One of these days.
As an side, let me say that I look nothing like these folks — swarthy and dark-haired, as they are.
May is an ancient appellation that arrived in England with the Conquest of 1066. (Still checking tapestries for a familiar-looking she-warrior with a head full of fire.) Said nomenclature could have been festival-driven — can’t you just see me wearing a bonnet (with holes cut in the top for my poofs), skipping be-ribboned and tattooed around a pole in the middle of a field? Or it might have been when our feudal obligations were due. (I’d love nothing more than to be named after tax season — but the first May in English record books held a seat as Lord Of The Manor Of Faunt in Sussex, so I imagine we were the ones milking every penny from those pesky peasants.) It could also be derived from the Old French word “mai” from the Latin “maius,” meaning “better.” (Now we’re talking!) Or some ancestor with a particularly sunny disposition was given a goody-goody nickname — that’s fine, as long as I can be snarkily optimistic as I rep our lineage.
The family motto translates as “strong and faithful,” which I interpret to mean “’til the final body falls at the bitter frigging end.” (No surprise to anyone who’s seen my stubborn streak in action.) Yet the colors on ye olde crest provide an odd mix of symbolism — silver for security, red denoting a dealer’s choice of military fortitude or magnanimity or martyrdom, and gold signifying generosity-cum-intellectual-elevation. No wonder I have schizoid interests and bipolar mood swings, with that mixture in my bloodstream!
The whole thing’s topped with a “leopard’s head proper,” indicating agility and strength — we’re good to have around when the feces hits the proverbial oscillating cooling device. (I fight with the fury of a caged wombat. At least during kickboxing class and RPG-ing.) It also suggests stealthy movement through shadow worlds, so watch your back all the way into the afterlife if you get on the wrong side of my clan. Just sayin.’
– served in the Crocheron Light Dragoons militia
– served in the Revolutionary War as part of several Virginia companies/regiments
– fought during the siege of Yorktown
– parents were unknown
– parents unknown
– was a Methodist minister
– in 1823, was granted permission to live as part of the Cherokee Nation
– his wife was a full-blooded Cherokee
– was a farmer and Methodist minister
– donated the land for the 30′ x 60′ M.E. Church South in Sandusky
– was a Corporal in the 28th Alabama Confederate Infantry, Company D
– epitaph “I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.”
– home at 1020 Ozark Court was restored and donated to Tannehill
– received his diploma and practiced medicine in Sandusky
– also served as a Methodist minister
– wife Bertha Mae Simmons (b. 1910 in AL / d. unknown)
– son Ernest John D. (b. March 6, 1929 in AL)
– husband Arthur Vernon Cash (b. August 15, 1918 / d. November 12, 1955 in AL)
– son Arthur “Pokie” Vernon Jr. (b. July 18, 1950 in AL)
– son Walter Lee (b. August 28, 1955 / d. December 13, 1955 in AL)
– husband Myles Revels Dease (b. December 18, 1921 / d. January 12, 2006 in TX)
– husband Horace Gates Miller (b. July 11, 1924 in MS / d. October 20, 2014 in AL)
– parents were Horace Miller and Rena Ivy
– daughter Margaret Ann (b. August 22, 1954 in Jefferson Co, AL)
– husband Ellie Glenn Willoughby (b. July 25, 1948 in AL)
– son Norman Ivy (b. December 28, 1957 in Jefferson Co, AL)
– wife Lisa Jo Blackwell (b. August 12, 1958 in AL)
– daughter Britanny Nicole (b. September 22, 1984 in AL)
– daughter Courtney Renea (b. / d. April 19, 1986 in AL)
– daughter Anna Marie (b. July 13, 1987 in AL)
– Pearl and Earl were fraternal twins
– it was said in the family that “Earl had the P knocked out of him”
– came back from military service shell-shocked
– was beaten to death outside a bar
– husband James Rowland Mitchell (b.May 20, 1933 / d. June 15, 2001 in AL)
– was a U.S. Army Corporal in the Korean War
– son James Edward (b. August 15, 1954 / d. June 12, 2012 in Jefferson Co, AL)
– son Jerry Linn (b. August 24, 1956 in Jefferson Co, AL)
– daughter Donna Louise (b. December 26, 1960 in Jefferson Co, AL)
– handful of his ashes are scattered in the Crimson Tide end zone
– son Carl Christian (b. September 30, 1955 in Jefferson Co, AL)
– son John Edward (b. February 11, 1957 in Jefferson Co, AL)
– daughter Melinda Kathleen (b. November 22, 1958 in Jefferson Co, AL)
– son Gerald Thomas (b. September 19, 1960 / d. July 10, 2012 in Jefferson Co, AL)
– struck by a car and knocked a few feet off the road into a ditch
– discovered 11 days later less than 1/4 mile from home
– daughters Shelly and Ashley are identical twins
– first husband Jack Bremen Gilbert (b. July 2, 1943 in AL)
– son Russell Warren (b. February 29, 1972 in Jefferson Co, AL)
– son Kenneth Wayne (b. July 23, 1973 in Jefferson Co, AL)
– second husband Jack Martin Hutto (b. December 17, 1955 in AL)
– daughter Susy by first marriage (b. January 7, 1980 in AL)
– ex-husband Verland Duncan (b. November 13, 1956 in AL)
– son Andrew Jacob (b. August 7, 1976 in Jefferson Co, AL)
– goes by the nickname “Red Dog”
– a.k.a. Ricky-Richard-Herrell-Justin-Meanie-Dong-Dong-Cuckoo-Popsicle Creel
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Assemblage:Vasagatan 33, Gothenburg (2015)
My work for the exhibition had three specific points of departure:
(performativity): to engage with questions on the interpretation of objects through their functional ability.
(towards a feminist methodology): through an excavation of personal history address notions of masculinity and domestic roles in relation to the kitchen and cooking. Both in general terms and more specifically within my own family.
(do make say think): to bring a more direct performative address to my work and to open up my practice to a process where the confinement of hyper-criticality in relation to making is circumvented. To promote doing and making in the process and deploy criticality at a later stage in the becoming of an artwork.
With these three aspects in mind the process started with a story.
‘In the 19th century a number of carved stone objects were found that
had a phallic resemblance. Due to the prudish and reserved nature of the times of the findings, the objects were categorized by the archaeologists as some kind of tools, most likely being used for preparing food. Later the true nature of these objects was officially revealed as dildos.’
During my research process I was investigating the relations between archaeology and imagination and how lack of imagination may perpetuate and reinforce a normative reading of history in general and specifically inform the decoding of unidentified found objects. Through reinforcing normative readings of finds archaeology can be used as a political tool to keep otherness outside of history. So there can, of course, be deliberate actions by archaeologists in trying to make history go along the beaten track, but on the other hand, even the most methodologically aware archaeologist must wrestle with their a priori conceptions of history and with what is allowed to fit into that history. The hard position of trying to take the unimaginable into account.
I wanted to, in some way, use archaeology as a metaphor and turn to my own personal history with the use of the poetic rather than the didactic. So I created a changing, experimental and performative space, in the kitchen of the exhibition space (previously an old kitchen in an apartment), through an assemblage consisting of objects, performative acts and text, connecting the work to the key curatorial concept of the exhibition - namely the laboratory.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin today, to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru. The event, at PM Modi's residence, was attended by former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and other Sikh dignitaries.
Targeting the Congress party and with Manmohan Singh in the audience, PM Modi said that the Sikh gurus "taught us to be on the side of justice" and following the path shown by them, the central government is "trying to get justice for the people who suffered during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots."
Raising the issue of Kartarpur Corridor during his speech today, PM Modi, said that followers of Guru Nanak ji now won't have to look through a telescope for darshan (view) of Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, a revered Sikh shrine, where Guru Nanak Dev spent 18 years of his life.
Claiming that the "mistake" of 1947 has been rectified, PM Modi said that the most significant Sikh shrine was "just a few kilometres away but even then it was ignored," and as an act of "atonement", the central government is helping build the road link to Kartarpur.
Earlier in December, while campaigning for the assembly elections in Rajasthan, PM Modi had said that "correcting Congress' mistakes was my destiny." He alleged that Congress leaders at the time had "no idea about the importance of Guru Nanak Dev" and no respect for Sikh sentiment.
During the inauguration of the corridor in Pakistan, union minister Hardeep Singh Puri, also had blamed the cartographer who made the boundary line, calling it a "fundamental mistake."
The Prime Minister described Guru Gobind Singh as a warrior and a poet and said his government now plans to celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak across the country. Not only events will be held in the states, Indian embassies abroad will also organise programmes as part of the celebrations.
For the last four years, PM Modi said, his government has been making efforts to spread the cultural heritage of India to the world. "From Yoga to Ayurveda, the country has succeeded in re-establishing its status," said PM Modi.


Family Activities Volunteer
Volunteer Role All Saints Church occupies a unique position at the heart of Kingston and has witnessed much, from the coronation of Athelstan, the first King of England in 925, through the Reformation and slavery, right up to the role of the church in Kingston today. The Heritage and Learning department at All Saints is committed to engaging people of all ages with the rich history of the church and Kingston. Family activities take place throughout the Kingston Borough school holidays and aim to be a fun and creative way for families and visitors to engage with the history and heritage of All Saints. These activities can include trails around the church, art and craft activities, storytelling and demonstrations from visiting craftspeople and performers. The family activities aim to highlight specific aspects of the church, giving families the opportunity to explore and enjoy the fabric of the building in a new way, while spending time together. Family activities heritage volunteers undertake a variety of tasks, to support the work of the Heritage and Learning department. These include welcoming families to the church, helping with trails inside the church and art and craft activities. What is involved? • Completing an induction and informal training to develop your skills • Providing a friendly welcome for all visitors to All Saints • Sharing and engaging with visitors of all ages (from early years to the elderly) • Delivering craft workshops to families • Learning about the history of All Saints • Contributing to planning of activities and providing feedback from events • Working in compliance with All Saints Church Safeguarding Policy and Guidelines.
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When Ted Carruthers invested a few dollars into a fledgling realty firm some 90 years ago, he set the wheels in motion for a Kelowna business tradition.
It was 1902 when Carruthers and W.R. Pooley founded the firm that is now known as Realty World Carruthers & Meikle. Carruthers, a family man who managed a number of orchards in rural Kelowna, was the silent partner in the original Carruthers & Pooley Real Estate. But it wasn’t long before he became active in the development of property in this tiny Okanagan community.
His daughter, Brenda Meikle, remembers the days growing up in the orchards and how her dad “sold himself out of a job.” She refers to his involvement in the formation of the Kelowna Land & Orchard Company, whose initials later became the designation of KLO for the benches east of Kelowna. In any case, Carruthers helped to develop and sell the orchards which he managed and so, in 1926, found another job as an active realtor. Partner Pooley had already moved on, as did partners Mantle and Wilson, before it briefly became Carruthers & Son.
The Carruthers firm also negotiated one of the largest land deals in Kelowna’s early history – the sale of the huge LeQuimme estate. This family had laid out the infant town of Kelowna north of Mill Creek, and included some 6,000 acres from Mill Creek South to Mission Creek. Its development was engineered by the KLO partnership.
The early days of her father’s real estate career may be brilliant in retrospect but the family was far from wealthy, says Mrs. Meikle. “To begin with, we were very poor,” she laughs. Her brother Bill came into the firm in 1931 but then left to take over the grandfathers’ business in England. Brenda, recently out of high school, became chief bookkeeper and stenographer, and chief painter of the “For Sale” signs.
She chuckles about the tin cans of geraniums on the sill of the single window in the Bernard Ave office, and the cracked toilet seat they couldn’t afford to replace. But Ted Carruthers, who also served as a justice of the peace, was a man with foresight. His daughter recalls that he and builder Alex Bennett developed a block of stores along Bernard, in the 400 block which now includes Richard Greenshields. “The town thought they were crazy. People said it would never work because the post office was at the other end of town!” But it wasn’t long before the block was full of merchants and professionals.
Brenda’s high school sweetheart was Maurice Meikle, who was hired as manager of a grocery store in Nelson sometime after high school. During one visit, she found a job in Nelson and wired her father: “Have found a job at the Nelson newspaper. What are you going to do about it?” He replied, by wire: “Come home. Bring Maurice.”
In 1935, Meikle became a partner in the firm and his name was affixed. Two years later, he and Brenda married. Meikle became a leading Kelowna citizen, as a co-founder of Kelowna’s first real estate board and the first president of the Kelowna Ski Club.
When Meikle was called into the army in the 1940’s, his wife came back to work almost full time, with children in tow, and worked “off and on” from then until the family left the business. She added sales to her list of talents, and remembers that the first home she showed was worth $3,500.
Their son, Basil, came into the firm in 1966, at which time Maurice semi-retired. Basil had a Bachelor of Commerce degree and lots of ambition, says his mother, that was tragically ended only a few years later in a fatal boating accident. A champion at the game of badminton, Basil Meikle was honored by the people of Kelowna when they dedicated the badminton courts at Parkinson’s Recreation Centre in his name.
Three years after Basil’s untimely death, present partner Don Crompton and Maurice Meikle’s son-in-law Alex Tait purchased the business as a partnership. They operated it jointly until Tait’s death some 15 years later. In October 1987, Robin Agur of Realty World Locations West in Penticton became Crompton’s new partner and the well-seasoned success of Carruthers & Meikle was married to the new and exciting Realty World franchise concept.
Many major property developments took place under the Carruthers & Meikle umbrella. Among them are the residential developments of Ponderosa Park, Lakeridge Heights, Boucherie Park and Aberdeen Glen. Some of the larger land transactions in which the company was involved include: the sale of the Sealey property on the west side of Okanagan Lake, which is now Lake Okanagan Resort; the Naramara Ranch and Sherbourne Ranches.
Okanagan Life Magazine, Summer 1993


Robert ‘Dusty’ Clark: Ex-Marine Dies
This one killed by World War III — Covid-19, having refused to get vaccinated.
Yesterday was not a good day for 12 active duty Marines in Kabul. In Mississippi Tuesday at 2245 hours, an ex-Marine I know from high school died, too. Robert “Dusty” Clark died fighting World War III — the one called Covid-19.


Author: MM Flemix
Introduction: The development of radio remote control technology for industrial use has revolutionized various sectors, enabling safer and more efficient operations across industries, such as manufacturing, construction, mining, and agriculture. This document provides a historical overview of the evolution of industrial radio remote control technology from its inception to the latest advancements.
Early Origins: The origins of radio remote control technology can be traced back to the early 20th century, when inventors and engineers began experimenting with wireless communication systems. In the 1890s, Nikola Tesla demonstrated the first remote-controlled boat using radio waves. However, it wasn’t until the mid-20th century that radio remote control technology began to see widespread industrial applications.
Mid-20th Century Innovations: During the mid-20th century, advancements in electronics and telecommunications paved the way for the development of more sophisticated radio remote control systems. In the 1940s and 1950s, radio remote controls were primarily used in military applications, such as remote-controlled aircraft and vehicles.
Industrial Applications: By the 1960s and 1970s, radio remote control technology started to find its way into industrial settings. Early industrial radio remote control systems were primarily used for crane and material handling operations in manufacturing and construction sites. These systems allowed operators to control machinery from a safe distance, improving productivity and safety.
Advancements in Technology: Throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries, advancements in microelectronics, wireless communication, and digital signal processing led to significant improvements in industrial radio remote control technology. Modern radio remote control systems feature compact and lightweight transmitters with ergonomic designs, as well as robust receivers capable of handling complex commands and data transmission.
Integration with Automation: In recent years, industrial radio remote control technology has become increasingly integrated with automation systems, enabling seamless communication between remote-controlled machinery and centralized control systems. This integration has resulted in greater flexibility, efficiency, and precision in industrial operations, particularly in sectors such as logistics, warehousing, and agriculture.
Future Directions: Looking ahead, the evolution of industrial radio remote control technology is expected to continue at a rapid pace. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are poised to further enhance the capabilities of radio remote control systems, enabling autonomous and intelligent operation of industrial machinery.
Conclusion: Continuous innovation and adaptation to the changing needs of various industries has characterized the evolution of industrial radio remote control technology. From its humble beginnings in the early 20th century to the cutting-edge systems of today, radio remote control technology has played a pivotal role in driving efficiency, safety, and productivity in industrial settings. As we look to the future, the possibilities for further advancements in this field are limitless, promising even greater benefits for industries around the world.
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May 17, 1984, is a day that will be remembered in Clarke history forever. Four historic buildings were lost forever in the tragedy. 2 days before commencement students and faculty had nowhere to go as the fire made its way through the attic of Rose O’ Toole Hall, then it spread to the attic of Margaret Mann Hall and through Mary Bertrand Hall. The university without a doubt had a choice to make after this disaster. Do we lie down and let these events get the best of us or do we show we’re not defined by this? The students chose the latter as a “Clarke Lives” banner hung the next day. This showed the resiliency of the university, and how they persevered through this difficult situation. Clarke strived to grow closer as a community and with the students at the historic university. While Clarke was burning, Sister Catherine Dunn was thinking about all the things that would have to be done in terms of fixing the buildings. Even though a third of the campus was destroyed, there was absolutely never a consideration of closing down the university for Sister Catherine Dunn.
The community of Dubuque supported Clarke with donations and trying to make this difficult process as smooth as possible. There was $15 million in damages created by this fire By October of 1986 there was a new music hall, bookstore, administrative offices, chapel, and a new atrium were all rebuilt. The stained glass, stone, and statues were all able to be saved before the fire got to them. These items were included in the new chapel which was significant in keeping the Clarke tradition alive.
Norm Freund who was a witness of the fire that day says, “when firefighters broke through the third-floor ceilings to get to the fire, it was already like a blast furnace within. There was a couple of feet of attic above my third floor Rose O’ Toole office. Consequently, my office was spared. The greatest destruction of all was in the library and Chapel building, Mary Bertrand Hall. There the fire found 20 feet of attic and oxygen above the sacred heart chapel. The fire quickly breached the outside here as well, and a fire ball 40 feet in height extended from the Mary Bertrand Hall. During the most intense part of the fire, many in the Clarke community including BVM sisters gathered across the street in front of Mary Francis Hall, there they consoled one another. Constantia Fox gazed up at the fire with tears in her eyes. The place that had been her home for 60 years burned.”
“Photos of the fire were taken from the Dubuque Senior Parking lot, and these show the Dubuque senior baseball team practicing the game and no one was looking at the fire, I guess life goes on”, Freud said. The attitude of life going on was exactly what Clarke embodied through this setback. If you knock us down three times, we will get up a fourth.


April 28 2008( lunnar March 23) is the birthday of Matsu. The Residnt's Matsu is at Feng-Gu Temple, a sister temple of Yuan-Di Temple. They are managed by a committee, The management committee of Tsoying Yuan-Di Temple and Feng-Gu Temple TMCTYDFGT. The history of Feng-Gu Temple could trace back to about 100 years ago The initial site of temple of GOA, god of agriculture, is at inner casttle. For the military reason, the Japanese forced to leaving the place. Since the GOA is public, belonging the citizen, and neither two "Emperor" gods in one temple, then another new temple is set up at the present site (now, unreconstruction till 080429).The Matsu of Tsoying ordinary residents is then moving to Feng-Gu Temple as a powerful abiblity to dissolve the endemic plague-like diseases, from Pei-Gang as a branch. The belief of Matsu is so populized that even there is a Chinese, esp. Fuchien and Canton series, there is Matsu temple. On Tsoying, it is more prominent for there are so many private temples and many Matsu's branches noted.Here, the temple is under reconstruction, and the statues are moving to adjacent, temporary house.
On the main chamber, Matsu is at left side with new clothes and crown-hat
On the right chamber is the God of Land, who management hte temple.
On left chamber is God of Prince, Lee-No-Za


Women of the West
By Anna Kathryn Lanier
Coming in September
at Hearts Through History Online Campus
The West was discovered by men looking
for adventure and fortune. But it was civilized by women who brought families,
schools, churches, and stability to the area.
In PIONEERING WOMEN OF THE WEST,
you’ll learn about the western movement, the treacherous journey hundreds of thousands of people took and the lives
of specific women who helped shape the West, intentionally or not. Some went looking for a better life; others followed their
man into the wilderness.
There will be three lectures a week,
with time for questions and answers and additional research on the participants’ part.
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Lung transplantation: history of the procedure
Lung transplantation is that delicate surgical procedure that involves the replacement of one or both of the original lungs, in people with late-stage lung disease and no longer treatable in any other way.
To be more precise, the main pathological conditions that could make lung transplantation indispensable are: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, idiopathic pulmonary hypertension, sarcoidosis and deficit of alpha 1-antitrypsin .
The replacement of the diseased lungs or, obviously, takes place with similar healthy elements and the collection can be performed either by recently dead donors or by living donors.
As for the history of the procedure, the first transplant experiments began around the 1940s and the subsequent studies went on for about twenty years. Two of the pioneers of animal testing were Vladimir Demikhov and Henry Metras .
Thus, the first human lung transplant was performed by Dr. James Hard, back in June 11, 1963, at the Mississippi University Hospital. The operation involved only one lung and the patient - a convicted murderer named John Richard Russell - survived for only 18 days.
Since then until the discovery of an effective immunosuppressant such as cyclosporine (ie late 1970s, early 1980s), the various transplants that were performed failed due to rejection and a backward surgical approach.
With the advent of cyclosporine and with the progress of surgery, the prognosis for lung transplant recipients has been gradually improving.
The first successful intervention took place in 1981 and, to accomplish this, was Dr. Bruce Reitz of Stanford University . The patient - who was also transplanted from the heart during the same session - was a woman with idiopathic pulmonary hypertension.
Subsequently, Dr. Joel Cooper, of Toronto, realized:
- In 1983, the first long-term transplant of only one lung.
- In 1986, the first long-term transplant of both lungs.
- In 1988, the first long-term transplant of both lungs on a patient with cystic fibrosis.


My research focuses on Eurasia’s “even longer” 19th century, but I am interested in enduring continuities connecting this period both to pre-Islamic antiquity and to the Soviet aftermath. I consider my work equally part of Islamic, Russian, Persianate, Central Asian, and - increasingly - South Asian studies. You can find a complete list of publications on my curriculum vitae or my public Zotero library.
Polymaths of Islam
My first monograph (published by Cornell University Press in 2020) is a social and cultural history of Islamic scholars in Bukhara (now located in Uzbekistan). You can find a suberb discussion of its arguments at Islamicate Book Reviews and in an in-depth interview with me as a New Books Network podcast, as well as scholarly reviews in academic journals. I have published related work in the International Journal of Middle East Studies (2016) and the Journal of Persianate Studies (2016).
Seeing like a Princely State
I am now beginning a second book-length investigation of sovereignty and Perso-Islamic cultures of documentation in semi-colonial contexts, which will compare Bukhara as a Russian protectorate with Hyderabad as a British princely state. An article with the American Historical Review (2018) lays the ground work for this project by exploring sovereignty in Eurasia during the precolonial period; and an introduction (co-authored with Paolo Sartori) to a theme issue of the Journal of the Social and Economic History of the Orient (2019) argues for a new approach to the study of Islamic documents.
These interests have led me toward a number of more self-contained projects. I have written about the Soviet legacy of the Persianate cultural sphere. I have also investigated the implications of Central Asian history for teaching Persian and Turkic langauges of Central Asia both for a scholarly and popular audience. Most recently, I have contributed a synthetic Cambridge History chapter on Persianate migration, building on my contribution to Asia Inside Out.Last updated on January 21, 2021


By: Mary Salamon
f you are a person of faith and a student of civics, you have heard people tell you that you’re not allowed to practice your faith in schools, city and state government and the public square. Why? Because the Constitution says there is a separation of Church and State. People of faith cannot make decisions or raise questions about laws, guidelines and rules, especially, if they are using the bible or other religious documents to state their arguments. Religious study, the bible, and prayer are not allowed in public schools and many Christian monuments and symbols have been removed. In our country, the use of “Separation of Church and State” is ingrained in the culture today. Untold thousands believe that this is in the Constitution, but it is nowhere to be found. It is a twisted distortion of a quotation of one of the Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson.
Let’s take a trip back and dip into a little history on the subject of “Separation of Church and State.” It’s important to understand this issue of separation didn’t begin with Thomas Jefferson in the United States.
The separation of Church and State started with God Himself. If you are privileged to own a Founders Bible, you would have read page 683 where David Barton writes, “When God established civil government for His people Israel, He placed Moses over the civil affairs and Aaron over the spiritual ones-the nation was one, but the jurisdictions were two, with separate leaders over each. The account of King Uzziah of Judah in 2 Chronicles 26 provides a lucid illustration of how God insisted that the two jurisdictions be kept separate. Uzziah’s reign lasted fifty-two years. Prosperity and stability characterized his civil rulership; his agricultural and animal husbandry programs were legendary; his national defense program was unrivaled… His fame spread across the civilized world; his personal piety toward God was also well known, and he openly and boldly honored God throughout his kingdom. According to the Scriptures, all of this was highly commendable, but then a dramatic change occurred. The turning point is recorded in verse 16, with the revealing statement that Uzziah “entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense.” As a civil ruler over the kingdom, he decided that he would also take unto himself the function of a priest by burning incense on the altar; but that duty had been strictly reserved by God for His priests. Uzziah, by trying to perform the responsibilities of both Church and State and become the head in each, had thus crossed a line drawn by God Himself. Understanding this violation, the priests courageously and forcefully withstood him (v.18), but Uzziah refused to listen and became enraged at them. He seized their sacred utensils and prepared to make use of them when God weighed in: He instantly struck Uzziah with leprosy, who fled the temple in horror and humiliation. Significantly, it had been acceptable for Uzziah to honor God in his kingdom, and it had been acceptable for Uzziah to enter the temple to worship God. But when Uzziah attempted to violate the jurisdictional separation between State and Church-when he sought to be in charge of both the civil and religious arenas at the same time-God provided a dramatic precedent as a message of warning to all future generations.” 2Chronicles 26
God Himself separated the Civil from the Priesthood. Separation of Church and state is from the heart of God. Civil servants and civil authority have an anointing and calling from God, as well as Church servants and leaders and both are ordained and created by the Lord’s wisdom and authority.
As time went on, national leaders lusted for power and control and began to mingle the two together. This brought a dilution of spiritual power and holiness in the Church. One of the most blatant examples was King Henry VIII when he separated from the catholic church because the pope would not grant him a divorce, so he could remarry. Instead of honoring the church rules of his time, he started his own church called the Anglican Church. This new church was a combination of state and church and Henry gave himself a divorce under this new spiritual jurisdiction.
His daughter Elizabeth followed her father’s governmental ways and became the head of the state and the church, but she was more lenient toward the Protestant movement than her father in the beginning of her reign. The state was fully in charge of the church. This church was called the Church of England. According to David Barton, “The church existed by permission of the civil government. If you lived or were born within a certain radius of a Church of England, you were automatically a member from birth to death and billed or tithed accordingly. This was to be the only church supported by taxpayers. The government-controlled the church and the church controlled the people.” Amid this controlled religious state, a movement of true believers was rising up. With access to the bible, these believers realized that God established the church and made a covenant with the members of His body. They realized how corrupt the state church was and knew it needed to be reformed. The true believers became part of a movement called the Reformation. From this movement came the Puritan movement which spawned another group called the Separatists. The Separatists believed in the separation of the church from the state. Here again, the separation came from the Lord’s people and not the state. A prominent Revered named John Greenwood led a church of many of the Pilgrims. Greenwood argued that there could be but one head to the Church and that its head was not the queen, but Christ. He was executed for his stand. Laws were passed after this incident punishing those who called for separation. Many left England for religious freedom. Once they arrived on American soil, they purposed in their hearts that the civil government would never rule in the life of the church again. The pilgrims even started their own civil code of conduct called the Mayflower Compact. Through the years, different churches and religions sprouted up all through the colonies. The common thread with all of them was that the government would never have the power to rule in their churches or their forms of worship.
When the Constitution of the United States was written, in the first amendment, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” This was designed to prohibit the State from interfering or suppressing the religious expression of citizens in private or public. Thomas Jefferson understood this and agreed. He received a letter from the Danbury Baptist Association with concerns about the government trying to regulate them in the future. Jefferson reassured the Baptist Association with these words. “that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God; that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship; that the legislative powers reach actions only and not government opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should “make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof” [the First Amendment], thus building a wall of separation between Church and State.”
This was a response to a letter from Jefferson confirming that there is a wall and that wall protects the church. That wall keeps the government out of the church, not the church out of the government.
Mary Salamon is the author of Government and Its People- How the Church can Participate in Government. She speaks and teaches about the importance of the Church engaging the culture and government. She resides in the Pacific Northwest. She served as the Washington State Leader for the Governors Prayer Team and is currently the Church-Liaison for Conservative Ladies of Washington State. She is the mother of three sons and seven beautiful grandchildren. She is available for speaking engagements at local civic events, churches, and conferences.


HISTORY OF THE ASSEMBLY
Ayawaso Central is one of the newly created assemblies carved out of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. It was until febraury 19, 2019 a sub metro of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. It has since being part of the 260 MMDAs in Ghana and also part of the 29 MMDAS in the Greater Accra Region.
Let’s Stand Together
The Ayawaso Central Municipal is one of the newly created assemblies and districts in Ghana. It was together with five other assemblies inaugurated by the government of Ghana. The assembly was inaugurated on Tuesday February 9th 2019.The assembly has its office located on the royal castle road Kokomlemle.


More about the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West
Now in its 58th season, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West can be traced back to 1954, when NASCAR came to the West Coast and began sanctioning the Pacific Coast Late Model circuit. The series visited tracks such as Oakland (Calif.) Speedway; Balboa Speedway in San Diego, Calif.; Bay Meadows Speedway in San Mateo, Calif.; and Carrell Speedway in Gardena, Calif.
Nine races were on the series schedule in 1954, with the first event being on the half-mile Oakland Speedway, which was known as “The Oakland Wall.” While Hershel McGriff won the pole position, it was Dick Rathmann who came through the field to win that first race in a 1952 Hudson.
Through the 1960s and 1970s the series visited fewer and fewer dirt tracks. The final race on a dirt track was in 1979. The circuit has continued to evolve, with various changes taking place during the 1980s and early 1990s.
Through its years, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West has had several titles. In addition to being known as the Pacific Coast Late Models it was called Grand National West, Winston West Grand National, and the NASCAR Winston West Series. In 2003, it was joined with what had been known as the Busch North Series and together they comprise what is now known as the NASCAR K&N Pro Series.
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We have won a major battle! Due to the hard work of a broad coalition – including historic preservation organizations, environmental groups, and neighborhood associations – the proposal to build the large, Fisher contemporary art museum at the Presidio has been withdrawn. The project would have threatened the historic integrity and natural beauty of the Presidio, which is a national historic landmark.
Although the Fisher museum proposal is now dead, the Presidio Trust is still considering other large construction projects for the Main Post. These projects include a new building on the site of the bowling alley, a hotel complex along the eastern edge of the Main Parade Ground, an addition to the historic theater, an addition to the Presidio Chapel, and the demolition of the two historic barracks buildings opposite the Officers’ Club. These proposals are being evaluated in terms of their impact on the Presidio’s historic and natural resources


About Lokauykt Organization
The Lokayuykt Organization in Madhya Pradesh came into existence in Feb.1982 after the Madhya Pradesh Lokayuykt and Up-Lokayukt Act, 1981(hereinafter called the Act) was enacted by the State Legislature. Attempt to establish an independent Organization on the lines of "Ombudsman" started way back in mid 70’s after the State Administrative Reforms Commission recommended that the State Vigilance Commission, which was then functioning as an instrument to prevent/check corruption should be replaced by an organization with statutory base and powers. Examining the role and limitations of the State Vigilance Commission, the ARC had observed that in the absence of a constitutional or even statutory recognition of its position, the Vigilance Commission might act at best as a department of the Government to check corruption. In view of the above observations of the ARC and on the basis of various recommendations received from the Government of India, a bill was moved in the M.P. Legislative Assembly in the year 1975 which was sent for President’s assent after its passage by the Assembly. But due to certain rethinking at the level of the Union Government the bill was returned to the State Government for reconsideration and the same was passed in April 1981 with certain modifications. The bill so passed became the Act after it received the Presidential assent in September 1981.
The Lokayukt Organization constituted under the Act replaced the Vigilance Commission. Having received the statutory base the Lokayukt Organization is totally free from the executive influence. Indeed, the organization functions as an instrument of control over the executive by the legislature as its annual reports are submitted to the Governor to be laid and discussed in the State Legislative Assembly.
Last Updated on 18 Dec, 2020


The Senior Choir in Borrisokane was formed when the New Church of Saint Peter & Paul’s was opened in November 1973. It’s a mixed choir of ladies and gentlemen and can number up to 20. In fact some of them are choir members since their younger days in the Old Church. Over the years many have passed to their eternal reward, but we have been blessed with new members joining and likewise with organists. They sing for the Easter ceremonies, Christmas time, requiem masses, feast days and other occasions. They are and always were a voluntary organisation. New Members are always welcome.


So what is Turkish Coffee?
Unfiltered finely ground coffee cooked slowly from cold in a cezve, served with water and Turkish Delight.
So what is Pistachio Coffee?
Also known as Menengic Kahvesi, it is made from a form of Pistachio that has been roasted to exude its oil, which is then pound into a paste. It is mixed with milk, and/or sugar and made like Turkish Coffee. It is a very traditional drink from the south east of Turkey.
Turkish Coffee, Pistachio Coffee and cezve will be available online soon
Legend says that Turkish Coffee was left at the gates of Vienna by the retreating Ottoman Army, as a form of civilisation for the West, hence the modern variants were developed. The Ottomans developed a large Turkish Coffee Cafe culture during their reign, and it went through a series of prohibtions, as it was perceived to be a 'lazy mans' drink, because the workers were spendiing too much time drinking coffee instead of working. During the First World War there became a shortage of Turkish Coffee due to the Allies cutting off the African supply lines. This created a switch from Coffee to Tea as the main hot beverage within Turkey, utilising the large tea plantations on the Black Sea. To this day Tea has remained the favoured hot drink in Turkey, though one of the reasons behind this is possibly due to coffee being exceedingly more expensive than tea. Recently, Turkish Coffee has seen a little bit of a revival in Istanbul, partly due to the availability of automatic Turkish Coffee machines, however the quality of coffee they produce is far inferior to that of a cezve.


Molto alta la qualità di stampa e delle illustrazioni.
As I wrote in a former recent post, we tested Black Powder rules with the emendments proposed by Last Hussar's barrack.
Now, Warlord games present "The last agument of kings" , which are the official rules for XVIII century wars with Black Powder system. The rule set includes a scenary and Army lists for the GNW, too. (By the way, the proposed scenario, Holowczyn, is the same we played some time ago with Black powder).
New rules are collected in very few pages, while the main body of the book is composed by Army lists and scenarios for
- The War of the Spanish Succession – the Battle of Blenheim (1704)
- The Great Northern War – the Battle of Holowczyn (1708)
- The Austro-Turkish Wars – the Battle of Petrovardin (1716)
- The War of the Austrian Succession – the Battle of Fontenoy (1745)
- The Wars of the English Succession – the 1745 Rebellion
- The Seven Years’ War – the Battle of Hundorf (1762)
- War in the Colonies – The French Indian War & The War in India.
As usual, the print and image quality remains very high.


Graduate Students Representative
Revised 16 October 2010
ARTICLE 1: NAME AND PURPOSE
The Society shall be called the Canadian Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies/Société canadienne d'étude du dix-huitième siècle. It shall herein be referred to as "the Society." Its purposes are to advance interest within Canada in the study of the culture and history of the eighteenth century (especially in Europe and the New World), to encourage research and investigation in eighteenth-century studies on a broad interdisciplinary basis, and to acquaint students of the eighteenth century with Canadian scholarship in this field. The Society's official languages shall be English and French.
The Society shall accomplish these purposes by promoting the exchange of information and ideas among members of various scholarly disciplines engaged in eighteenth-century studies through meetings, publications, a website, the creation of scholarship programmes, and any other means it deems appropriate.
The Society is a registered charity within the meanings assigned by the Income Tax Act, that is:
The Society shall accumulate property for the sole purpose of carrying on its stated ends, including the holding of annual conferences, the maintaining of a website, and the publication of an annual volume of selected conference proceedings.
The fiscal year of the Society shall be from the first day of April to the thirty-first day of March in the following year.
ARTICLE 2: MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall be open to all those interested in the purposes of the Society and who pay the annual membership dues determined by the Society.
The Society shall decide categories of membership, the amount of dues, and the privileges of membership.
The Society may designate a maximum of ten honorary members. Honorary members are retired scholars whose contribution to the study of the eighteenth century and to the life of the Society is deemed exceptional. Candidacies, supported by an introductory dossier, may be proposed by members of the Executive Committee or by a petition of fifteen members of the Society in good standing. Honorary members are named by the Executive Committee; candidacies are not brought to a vote of the General Meeting. Honorary members are excused from the payment of annual dues. The status of honorary member is irrevocable.
The Society may welcome affiliated societies.
Affiliated societies are non-profit societies whose interests coincide with those of the Society. They could be invited to propose sessions for the Society's annual conferences.
Candidacies of societies wishing to become affiliated societies must always be accompanied by an introductory dossier. They may originate from the societies themselves, from the Executive Committee or from a petition of fifteen members of the Society in good standing. In the case of candidacies presented by the Executive Committee or by a petition from members, the societies thus presented must give their agreement.
The affiliated societies are accepted by the General Meeting on the basis of a recommendation from the Executive Committee.
Membership in an affiliated society does not exempt individuals, if they wish to participate in the Society's activities, from paying either their membership fees to the Society or the registration fees for the Society's conferences.
The association between an affiliated society and the Society shall end when the affiliated society is dissolved, when the aims of the affiliated society no longer correspond to those of the Society, or when the affiliated society or the Society requests it.
ARTICLE 3: GENERAL MEETINGS
There shall be a General Meeting of the membership held during the Society's conference. The General Meeting shall be held in order to make decisions affecting the business of the Society and its members. The quorum for the General Meeting shall be twenty members. Only those who are members in good standing of the Society shall be allowed to vote in General Meetings.
ARTICLE 4: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
There shall be an Executive Committee which shall meet at the conference of the Society in order to conduct the business of the Society, determine its policies, and administer its affairs in a manner consistent with the Society's purposes, subject to the direction and approval of the General Meeting of the Society. The quorum for the Executive Committee meeting shall be six.
The Executive Committee is responsible for ensuring that General Meetings are held, and it must make a full report on its activities, including the administration of prizes and fellowships, at the General Meetings. Members of the Executive, if called upon, will assist in the organization of the programmes for the annual conferences.
The members of the Executive Committee shall be:
The members of the Executive Committee shall be chosen in such a way as to ensure that all of the following regions of Canada will be represented: the Atlantic provinces, Quebec, Ontario, the Prairie provinces, and British Columbia. Similarly, a range of disciplines must be represented. The members of the Executive Committee, with the exception of the Graduate Student Representative, shall normally hold a continuing position at a Canadian university or college.
Apart from the rotating position of Conference President (who must be a member of good standing in the Society and who will be appointed for a one-year term only) and the position of Past-President (who will serve a one-year term only), the Editors of Lumen (who will serve a five-year term, renewable once), and the ISECS Delegate (who will serve a four-year term in keeping with ISECS Executive Committee terms), all members of the Executive Committee will be elected for three-year terms, renewable for one further term. The Graduate Student Representative shall be elected by the student members of the Society at their annual meeting.
The President shall be responsible for chairing meetings of the Executive Committee and the Annual General Meeting of the membership, raising funds for the Society as a whole, and overseeing the ongoing functioning of the Society as a whole. He shall be the Society's representative with other relevant societies.
The Past-President shall serve as an advisor to the incoming President and to the Executive regarding the affairs of the Society.
The Conference President shall be responsible for organizing, and for raising and disbursing funds for the annual conference and its associated volume of selected proceedings. The Conference President shall work in consultation with the President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
The Treasurer shall be responsible for:
The Secretary shall be responsible for:
Lumen, the Society's annual publication, has two Editors, one overseeing the French-language submissions, the other the English-language submissions. They are responsible for the regular production of Lumen, the setting of editorial guidelines, and the administration of business arising from the advertisement, sale and distribution of issues of Lumen and Man and Nature/L'Homme et la nature. They are assisted by an editorial committee (see Article 6).
The delegate to the International Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ISECS) shall participate in the congresses and meetings of that society and prepare a report for the Executive Committee on all matters concerning the two societies. If the delegate is unable to attend a congress or a meeting of ISECS, the Executive Committee may appoint a substitute.
The delegate to the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS) shall participate in the congresses and meetings of this society and prepare a report for the Executive Committee on all matters concerning the two societies. If the delegate is unable to attend a congress or a meeting of ASECS, the Executive Committee may appoint a substitute.
The delegate to the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences (CFHSS) shall participate in the congresses and meetings of this Federation and prepare a report for the Executive Committee on all matters concerning the Society and the Federation. If the delegate is unable to attend a congress or a meeting of CFHSS the Executive Committee may appoint a substitute.
The Webmaster is responsible for the administration and the regular updating of the Society's website.
The Graduate Student Representative shall meet with the student members of the Society at the annual conference of the Society and shall maintain contact with student members throughout the year.
The members of the Executive Committee shall ordinarily be elected by the membership of the Society at the General Meeting. If any vacancies arise because of resignation or death, these may be filled by the Executive Committee without the ratification of the membership of the Society.
In the interval between the meetings of the Executive Committee, extraordinary business may be handled by the President, Secretary, and Treasurer in consultation with other members of the Executive.
ARTICLE 5: CONFERENCES
The conference takes place once a year and respects the geographical distribution between Eastern Canada, Central Canada and the West.
Only members of the Society in good standing may present papers at the conferences.
The conference themes are determined by the Executive Committee and the organizing committee of each conference, following consultation with the editorial committee of Lumen.
ARTICLE 6: LUMEN
The Society's annual publication was formerly known as Man and Nature/L'Homme et la nature; it is now known as Lumen. Travaux choisis de la Société canadienne d'étude du dix-huitième siècle. Selected Proceedings from the Canadian Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies. It publishes a selection of papers given at the Society's annual conference.
Lumen has two editors, one overseeing the French-language submissions, the other the English-language submissions. They are elected by the General Meeting for a five-year term, renewable once only.
The editors of Lumen are assisted by an editorial committee. In addition to the two editors of Lumen, four members participate: the president of the Society's most recent conference and the presidents of the next three conferences. The mandate of the president of the previous conference ceases when the Proceedings of the conference he has organized are published; he is then replaced by the president of that conference the Proceedings of which are being published.
The editorial committee advises the editors of Lumen on all questions relating to the editorial content, administration, advertisement, sale and distribution of Lumen and of Man and Nature/L'Homme et la nature. It is also consulted when the conference themes are being decided.
ARTICLE 7: AMENDMENTS
The Constitution of the Society may be amended by a two-thirds majority of those voting, either at a General Meeting of the Society, or in a postal or electronic ballot. One month before the ballot, the proposed amendments) must be discussed by the Executive Committee, and then put forward to the membership for consideration or ratification.


The Social Studs write and record original songs about History! Here is a sampling!
The Presidents Song, by The Social Studs
NATIONS OF THE WORLD!
World History Music Video, by the Social Studs
The Causes of the Civil War Music Video, by the Social Studs
World Geography Music Video, by the Social Studs
Supreme Court Cases Music Video, by the Social Studs
Bill of Rights Song
Checks and Balances Song
People of History Song
CAPITALS OF THE STATES! By the Social Studs
World Religion Song
Black Plague Review Song
More to the Second World War
OVER THERE! (World War I Review)
Great Depression Song
Russian Historical Anthem
World Revolutions Song
US History Review Song
Political Spectrum Song "That is my Ideology"
Studs and the Chipmunks, Cold War Video!
The Concept is Nationalism


Trouble in Nepal
, one of my favorite mixed-up pseudo-democracies, seems to be in the midst of a coup
, led by Gyanedra, their king. During our 2001 honeymoon, his brother, King Birendra was gunned down
, along with 9 other members of the royal family, by his son, Dipendra
(of adult diaper fame) who went on to shoot himself.
We were in Thailand, watching live sex shows and getting dysentery while the drama unfolded. The developing story was the obsession of the locals, and I followed right along. Thailand has a wide assortment of variants of Hindu faiths mixed in with their Buddhism, and a great many Thai people believed that the Saha dynasty of Nepal are direct descendants of the Hindu god Vishnu
, plus relations were said to be very close between King Birendra and the Thai Monarchy
. The new king was crowned while lingering on life support (I bet it was hard to get the crown to stay on with all those tubes). His rule was a short one. His uncle, who had been named regent, ascended to the throne, and by the time our honeymoon trip ended, it appeared all was well in Nepal.
I had a few Nepalese buddies when we lived in Saudi, and they were part of the Nepalese majority that revered old King Birendra (he wasn't quite a god to them, but he was definitely "number one with a bullet"....oops, sorry). Birendra introduced democracy to Nepal and, while his detractors say that all of his reforms were only attempt to undercut the Maoist movement, his death has been followed by a reversal of previous advances in individual freedom for the Nepalese.
Another Nepal info page here
, and here


Dr. Bernadette Yu Nin Li - "Catching History in the Making"
NYJPW is honored to present this month's extraordinary award to the most outstanding successful Historian, Dr. Bernadette Yu Ning Li. Dr. Li received her B.A. in History from the National Taiwan University, and Ph.D. in History from Columbia Univesity. She is Professor of Asian Studies and Asian American Studies at St. John's University in New York City. A scholar-teacher by profession, she is at the same time active in community affairs; a historian by training. Dr. Li is always keen about the world around her. Dr. Li experiments with enthusiasm and dedication her innovative theory of
"Catching History in the Making"
When Cheng-Hua Wang came to the United States and studied her Master of History degree at St. John's University, 1974, Dr. Li was one of her professors for "Modern History". Throughout all this years after Cheng-Hua graduated from St. John's university, Dr. Li is still teaching at St. John's and she is one and only the most popular and experience professor at Asisan Studies Department. Cheng-Hua respects and follows Dr. Li's continuous dedication in supporting the community and promoting the arts and culture in the American society. Dr. Li has set up the good model for Cheng-Hua. Up to today, Dr. Li has founding many organizations and publishing company to not only catching the history in the making, but also to publish the books to leave a true proof for the current history to next generation. NYJPW respects Dr. Li's contribution to the current history and recording the trend of development, i.e. promotion of Flushing history in New York. NYJPW solutes to our most dedicated modern historian, Dr. Bernadette Yu Ning Li.
"Career and Work Achievement" Summrized by Dr. Li Yu-ning (also known as Bernadette Yu Nin Li)|
Contributions to Studies of Chinese History
(1) Since 1968 with the founding of Chinese Studies in History, a quarterly academic journal of translations and original articles published by M.E.Sharpe, I have been the editor of this journal. The journal has been the broad window through which English readers get a view of diverse contemporary Chinese academic publications on history. At the same time, it is a showcase for contemporary Chinese historical scholars facing the outside world. Major Chinese studies centers worldwide subscribe to this journal.
(2) When I started in Chinese women's studies in the early 1970s, the field was new. The two volumes (over 1500 pages) of Documents on Women's Movements in Modern China (in Chinese), compiled in collaboration with Professor Chang Yu-fa of the Academia Sinica in Taiwan, and published in historical materials on the subject for its being the foundation for many later monographs. Thirty years have passed and this collection remains the richest single source on women in modern China. Even though I have been doing research in other areas, I am sill remembered by many as a pioneer in Chinese women's studies.
(3) The International Society for Hu Shih Studies, which I founded in 1990, has greatly promoted studies of Hu Shih (1891-1962), the leading intellectual for liberalism, democracy, and Americanization in modern China. Since then, I have edited and published 12 volumes of Hu Shih studies, which have stimulated numerous publications on Hu Shih.
With Hu Shih studies, I have not only accumulated a large amount of valuable materials, but also put forward a new historical method, that is, to extend studies of historical figures to the people they knew and who knew them, in the case of Hu, his family and friends. The conventional way of studying historical figures is to take the chronological approach, whereas I have promoted studies of intersecting multi-lateral relations, in order to enhance perspectives and objectivity. My work in this regard has won recognition as an innovator in historical method.
(4) Chinese with an American education have constituted a most important and influential grouping in China since the late 19th century. But little research has been done on them. The Society for the Study of Chinese with an American Education, which I founded in 1996, has not only opened a new field but also published 6 books. More result will be produced in the near future.
(5) Columbia University in New York City has no peer in terms of its impact and influence in China, for it trained countless notable and influential Chinese who were inseparable from China's modern transformation. As part of the programs in celebration of Columbia's 250th anniversary, I was asked by Columbia Trustees to organize an international academic conference called "Columbia University's Chinese Connection", which was held at Columbia on September 10-11, 2004. It consisted of 12 panels on a wide range of topics, such as: diplomacy, economics, philosophy, education, arts, sciences. Papers delivered at this conference, together with other relevant materials, are now being edited by me for publication, which should enhance our knowledge of modern China and also Columbia University.
Contributions to Chinese American Studies
(1) The Conference on Chinese Contributions to America, held on October 19 to 21, 2000, was an historic conference, unique and unprecedented. It was the first time that scholars and specialists from a wide range of disciplines and personal experiences gathered to present their knowledge and ideas about Chinese contributions to America during the past century, a subject which hitherto has been neglected by Chinese and American scholars, in spite of its great importance for both Chinese and American history. The majority of conference participants (about 200 people in all) were Chinese Americans and other Americans, coming from different parts of the United States.
Prior to this conference, there had been academic conferences on Chinese American Studies, but none has been of his size, scale, or scope, and the participants were mainly scholars and specialists of Chinese American Studies. This was the first time that scholars and specialists of Chinese American Studies sat together with scholars and specialists of Chinese Studies, as well as other disciplines, to discuss matters of common interest, and thereby fully demonstrate cross-cultural trend and developments in this global age.
This conference was a milestone in the field of Chinese Studies as well as in the field of Chinese American Studies, for its pioneering endeavor to relate these previously unrelated fields. Traditionally, national boundaries impose limitations on academic horizons, and as a result, scholars of Chinese Studies and specialists of Chinese American Studies do not hold conferences together. However, the close relationships and mutual influences between Chinese and American cultures and peoples are far deeper and more extensive than has hitherto been recognized. Many materials and many individuals who were involved in this historical process remain to be explored and studied. Many Chinese and Chinese Americans have made great contributions not only to China but also to America. And yet much about their contributions has not been duly recorded, nor appreciated or recognized.
This conference was based on the belief that history is made by people of all ranks, that all professions have contributed to America's greatness, and that contributors, large and small, are all makers of history, in addition to being witnesses of history. By revealing Chinese contributions to America, the conference rewrote and reassessed both Chinese and American history as well as contemporary circumstances. The knowledge gained is useful not only for historical research but also for practical purposes.
More than one hundred essays delivered at the conference have been edited, and are scheduled for publication in 5 to 6 volumes in the summer of 2005. These volumes not only provide a large quantity of historical facts but should also improve existing images of Chinese Americans in literature and society.
(2) In order to establish Chinese American Studies as a field of research, in February 2001 I founded The Journal of Chinese American Studies as a bilingual journal, published semi-annually, in February and August every year. It carries scholarly essays, studies of outstanding personalities, valuable historical documents, and book reviews. To this date, in December 2004, it has published 8 issues. It is the first and only journal of its kind.
(3) The Publication of Chinese Americans and the September 11 Tragedy
In the days immediately following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, there appeared an enormous volume of reports and analyses of the events. For the study of history, this kind of first hand materials, known as "primary sources", are most valuable. Since the reactions of Chinese Americans to the events of 9/11 seemed to me to be a vital part of understanding reactions, both in America and throughout the world, I felt it was not only appropriate but also absolutely essential to begin gathering such materials as soon after 9/11 as possible.
New York has long been a cultural and media center for Chinese Americans. At the time of 9/11 there were five Chinese language dailies, three radio stations, two local TV stations, all staffed with bilingual professionals. Some of these newspapers and stations were located in Chinatown itself. Reporters from these organizations were among the first to arrive on the scene soon after the two planes hit the World Trade Center, and they conducted interviews with Chinese from countries in Asia. Though these accounts of the disaster were not translated at the time, and so did not appear in the English language media, they remain a vital source for studying this terrible event.
On the first anniversary of 9/11, I published 2 volumes of Chinese Americans and the September 11 Tragedy (totaling 830 pages). It was the first attempt to provide coverage of the involvement of Chinese Americans in this most important event. It covers the period from the days immediately following September 11 up to August 21, 2002. It consists of Chinese American reports, editorials, and commentaries on a wide range of events, people, events, and organizations affected by the tragedy, as well as records of seminars I conducted on the event. To this day, the publication remains the most comprehensive collection of documents on the subject.
(4) The inauguration of the journal on Chinese Americans in Science and Technology
Since the mid-19th century, counless Chinese have studied in the United States. Many, if not most, of them studied in American colleges and universities in various fields of science and technology. This has been the trend, and it is likely to continue into the foreseeable future. Amongst the many who have stayed in AMerica after graduation and become part of the work force, some have made great contributions to their respective fields, and still others have won world recognition.
By virtue of both quantity and quality, Chinese Americans in science and technology well deserve to constitute an important subject of study.
From the point of view of history, the developments and the people involved are entitled to leave some record. It seems that a good way of catching valuable materials is to establish a journal serving as a repository of materials. A journal is also a means of communication between authors and readers, and can stimulate and inspire in countless way. Hance, as a professional historian and non-profit publisher, I decided in 2003 to launch the new journal Chinese Americans in Science and Technology with the assistance of my long time friend Dr. Celia C.H. Chen, herself a scientist, serving as the editor of the journal.
The journal is bilingual. Articles written in Chinese are published in Chinese and articles written in English are published in English. It publishes scholarly articles, descriptions and autobiographies of outstanding scientists, and information on recent activities of Chinese Americans in science and technology.
It is the first journal with such a name. So far, 3 issues have been published. Each issue comprises 150-200 pages.
(5) Publication of the New Flushing Journal
I am a scholar/teacher with a commitment to community service. My work on Chinese American Studies is in a sense community service, that is, to provide historical and cultural knowledge for the Chinese community. Publication ot the New Flushing Journal is a clear demonstration. In the "Inaugural Manifesto" of the first issue, published in January 2003, I wrote:"Flushing is an immigrants' city. Flushing has helped immigrants to get started, to develop and to prosper. It is only just that immigrants should repay Flushing and America, especially at time when New York City is experiencing difficulties and hardships in many ways. Hence, the overall objective of New Flushing Journal is to promote the public interests of Flushing, of New York City, and of the United States."
So far, four issues of the Journal have appeared. Each issue comprises 150-200 pages.
It is often said of me that I am hard working and highly productive. While this general observation is valid, it would be more accurate to say that I really enjoy my work in many areas: teaching, researching, writing, and publishing. Whenever I have a new idea, I do not hesitate to put it into practice. Whenever I find a subject interesting or important, I want to share my enthusiasm with others. What interests me most are the people and the world around me, my interests are so intense and persistent that I would like to make a permanent record, and therefore, I conceive the idea of
"Catching History in the Making".
For me, history is an on-going process, all around us. I want to embrace it, hold to it, without end.


Breaking The Cycle
In 2016, a group of young people from so-called "disadvantaged areas" came together to make a film.
It was the centenary of 1916, a commemeration of the past. but they were looking to the future.
Edited by Bjorn Mac Giolla
In Association with RTÉ


Antalya which means “the home of Attalos” was founded by Attalos II. Following the fall of Kingdom of Pergamon (133 BC), the city was independent for a while but then fell into the hands of pirates. It was later incorporated into the Roman Empire by Commander Servilius Isauricus in 77 BC. In 67 BC, the city then became a naval base for Pompeius. In 130 AD, the visit of Hadrianus provided progress for Attalia city. Attalia which was accepted as the centre of episcopacy during the Byzantine period made a great advancements after possessed by Turks. Since modern city is located on the ancient settlement, the ruins of antiquity can barely be traced. The first one of the ruins that can be seen is the part of harbour pier that indicates the old harbour and the walls surrounding the harbour. Hadrian’s Gate with ongoing restoration works on the other side of the walls is one of the unique ancient monuments of Antalya.
In antiquity, Antalya and its surroundings were known as “Pamphilia” meaning “very productive” and the west side of the city was known as “Lycia”. The people who migrate from the west coasts of Aegean Sea founded the cities like Aspendos, Side in VIII century BC. The King of Pergamon who reigns in II century besieged Side. The King, who could not capture Side, came to a place where now Antalya city centre is located, and founded the city. The city was named after him as Attaleia. In time, people called the city Atalia, Adalya. The name Antalya originated this way.


The FWO Was formed in 1999, consisting of some of the great names the wXw had ever encoutered. The UK Based faction starting really making a name for themselves igniting there first major fued with The One and Armageddon.
The Tag Team that FWO had was consisting of Now IIW Head of Security The Commander, then known as The Armed Commander, and his trusty team mate Dan “The Man” Matthews. These two would have numerous Tag Title reigns before Dan The Man gave up his love of professional wrestling and took a back seat, while the The Commander would go on to have multiple tag reigns and even an undefeated International title reign in the IIW.
Finally there were the two major players in the FWO, the former IIW Boss Osh and his at then time wife Jenny Fletcher, from which the group took it’s name from
Jenny, though her name sake was the name behind the group would always take a backseat here as Osh lead the faction for over 10 years taking them from federation to federation causing, damage and destruction wherever they went.
Osh propelled to fame and gold thanks to the backing of the FWO really built his reputation that he still has today of being the ultimate ring general and they were the foundation of the IIW (Then SXCW) as it was formed and began the empire in 2004 that you see today.
It’s been 17 Years since we last saw the FWO working under the famous Red and Black colours but in late 2021, Jenny Fletcher rechristened Stabby Joe and PC McGhee as the New FWO! This new generation are already ripping through teams having won the Tag Team title tournament and are due a title shot should they survive the furious onslaught that seems to be on the way from Osh as he seems destined to get his faction name and the IIW back.


Remembering Dr. John Hofmann
Dr. John A. Hofmann, a chiropractor who lived for decades in Southgate, Michigan and resided in Woodstock, Georgia in his retirement…was born in Chicago, Illinois, the only child of John and Ruth Hofmann. Dr. Hofmann’s life was shaped, in part by his father’s political activism serving as mayor of Lyons, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. Dr. Hofmann went on to graduate from Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri in 1968 at the height of the Viet Nam War. Shortly after completing his chiropractic education Dr. Hofmann was drafted into the U.S. Marines. He served one tour of duty in Viet Nam encountering extensive combat and was exposed to warfare-related agents that would ultimately contribute to a decline in his health.
Following an honorable discharge from the Marines, Dr. Hofmann sought licensure to practice chiropractic in Michigan and in 1972 he established his first office in Allen Park, Michigan. Upon his retirement from active practice Dr. Hofmann’s son, John, now a chiropractor himself, assumed the responsibilities of his father’s practice.
Over the course of his career Dr. Hofmann was very active on a state and national level in the affairs of the chiropractic profession. His father’s political involvement and experience was harnessed by Dr. Hofmann as he served as a founder, and in the leadership, of the Michigan Chiropractic Council (MCC) and then of the Michigan Association of Chiropractors (MAC). He also served, as a result of a gubernatorial appointment, as a member of the state regulatory board for the chiropractic profession in Michigan, the Michigan State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. His involvement with the Michigan State Board of Chiropractic Examiners led to his efforts on a national level as a representative of the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) serving on the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE), the U.S. Secretary of Education approved accrediting body for educational programs awarding the Doctor of Chiropractic (D,C.) degree. He ultimately went on to serve as a member of the Executive Committee of the COA.
Dr. Hofmann enjoyed tremendous success in private practice ultimately developing one of the premier chiropractic practices in the United States in Allen Park, Michigan. He was a gifted speaker, counselor and mentor who was welcomed to conferences and conventions across the country and around the world. Over the years hundreds of recent chiropractic graduates spent months to years interning in Dr. Hofmann’s office where he was able to shape their careers in a very hands-on manner.
One of his greatest passions in life apart from his family, was Life Chiropractic College which he helped found in 1974 in Marietta, Georgia. He offered his time, treasure and talent to see the College grow into Life University and went on to serve as a senior adviser to every president of Life University. Along the way, he had the pleasure of seeing his daughter, Wende and his son, John earn their Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degrees from the institution he worked so hard to establish.
Dr. John Hofmann, the chiropractor and John Hofmann, the U.S. Marine were never far apart. The ethos of the Marine Corps, Semper fidelis, always faithful, was with him throughout his entire adult life. One of his proudest personal and professional experiences was testifying before the Congress of the United States advocating for the health care needs, including chiropractic care, of the active duty military and Veterans of the United States.
Dr. Hofmann was repeatedly honored by state and national chiropractic organizations, including being recognized as the Chiropractor of the Year by the International Chiropractors Association. In 2018, Dr. Hofmann received perhaps the highest honor of his lengthy and storied career as he was awarded a Doctor of Chiropractic Humanities (H.C.D.), honoris causa, by Life University, an honor the University has awarded fewer than 10 times in its history.