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Virtual Assyria Dan Lundberg
Virtual Assyria Dan Lundberg (The content of this site is based on data collected 1996-1997) Illustration: Ann Ahlbom Sundqvist Introduction (2010) Some comments on the re-publishing of this study of Assyrian cultural activities on the Internet – more than 10 years later. This study is based on fieldwork and other data collections that I conducted during the second half of the 1990s. I can truly say that I was impressed by all the web enthusiasts that were striving to create a transnational Assyrian community – a "cyber nation" on the Internet. However, the development has been incredibly fast during the last decades and today (2010) it is hard to imagine the almost science fictional impression that ideas about cyber communities gave back in the nineties. When looking back at the development of the Internet it seems as if the "cyber space" that was announced on the home page of Nineveh On-line 1997 has become less virtual over the years. Today we are living in both worlds – using the Internet for shopping, reading, finding information, communication, playing, dating, etc, etc.The boarder between virtual and real often appears to be diffuse and in fact, not so important any more. Svenskt visarkiv shut down this website in 2008 because we felt we could no longer guarantee that all links were relevant and functioning. The lifespan of articles online can sometimes be quite short. However, we have received many requests to publish it again, an indication that the content is still regarded as important. This new edition has some corrected links and dead links have been deleted, but otherwise the text has not been changed at all. -
Sustainability Report 2015
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2015 A COMPANY OF REAL FIBRE ABOUT THIS REPORT DATA This Environmental Sustainability Report is our Data are collected and presented in accordance first report as Oji Fibre Solutions and continues with the following GRI Core Environmental our previous environmental performance reporting Performance Indicators: (since 2007) under different ownership. EN1 Materials used by weight or volume EN3 Direct energy consumption by primary SCOPE energy source EN4 Indirect energy consumption by primary This report covers the calendar year 2015 and energy source includes environmental performance data for the EN8 Total water withdrawal by source manufacturing operations of Oji Fibre Solutions. EN16 Total direct and indirect greenhouse gas Manufacturing operations are defined as Kinleith emissions by weight (Scope 1 and Scope 2) Mill, Tasman Mill, Penrose Mill, Packaging AUS EN21 Total water discharge by quality and Packaging NZ. Environmental performance and destination data are not presented for the service-focused EN22 Total weight of waste by type and sectors: Corporate Offices, Fullcircle and Lodestar. disposal method People and safety data covers manufacturing Due to shared wastewater treatment infrastructure, operations and the service-focused sectors. People certain effluent data presented for the Tasman Mill data includes permanent full-time and part-time include those from the neighbouring newsprint employees only. operation owned and operated by Norske Skog Tasman. These are identified in the notes to the REPORTING STANDARDS data tables. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are reported according to the GHG Protocol(1), published by the DATA TRENDS AND RESTATEMENTS World Resources Institute and the World Business No adjustments to the bases were required in 2015. -
The PYD's Precarious Rise in Syria
Flight of Icarus? The PYD’s Precarious Rise in Syria Middle East Report N°151 | 8 May 2014 International Crisis Group Headquarters Avenue Louise 149 1050 Brussels, Belgium Tel: +32 2 502 90 38 Fax: +32 2 502 50 38 [email protected] Table of Contents Executive Summary ................................................................................................................... i I. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1 II. An Opportunity Grasped .................................................................................................. 4 A. The PKK Returns to Syria .......................................................................................... 4 B. An Unspoken Alliance? .............................................................................................. 7 C. Brothers and Rivals .................................................................................................... 10 III. From Fighters to Rulers ................................................................................................... 12 A. The Rojava Project ..................................................................................................... 12 B. In Need of Protection ................................................................................................. 16 IV. Messy Geopolitics ............................................................................................................. 18 A. Turkey and -
The Beggar Chiefs of St. Zaia Nestorian 'Great Deceivers' in South Africa and the Benevolent Empire, C. 1860S-1940S Andrew Macdo
The Beggar Chiefs of St. Zaia Nestorian 'Great Deceivers' in South Africa and the Benevolent Empire, c. 1860s-1940s Andrew MacDonald Postdoctoral Fellow Centre for Indian Studies in Africa, Wits. **Draft ** ◙ O almighty Lord God, examiner of the heart and kidneys, before you my God I worship, and from you I ask for mercy upon this land of Jīlū and its inhabitants, and also upon every man that recounts or every one that writes and hangs upon himself your holy name, almighty Lord God, and my own name, your servant Zaia, and pleads and kneels before you: cause to pass from them, and may there not be in their houses, neither hail nor famine, neither plague nor anger, nor the Angel of Destruction, and neither illness nor disease. Amen. The Prayer of St. Zaia, Jīlū district. Germany is his Diocese! Rev. Perkins, Urmia, 1863 Why did Allah create fools if not for the profit of wise men? Rev. Wigram, Eastern Kurdistan,1922 Yonkers, New York, 1936-38 In front of a 100-strong congregation of Assyrian emigrés at the St. Andrew's Memorial Episcopal Church, the Rev. Emmanuel Awdisho found himself humiliated.1 As the 44-year old priest began to pronounce a Lent benediction, he was interrupted by the entrance of three detectives and the 68-year old Rev. Dr. Marcus George Daniel, of the Assyrian National Church of Philadelphia. The intruders stopped proceedings and took the blessed bread from Awdisho's hands. Daniel accused Awdisho of stealing $1125 from him and of being of religious charlatan who profited from credulous marks. -
Catholic Press Awards Winners
2020 Catholic Press Awards Winners All Member Division AI111: Advertising Business/Marketing Professional of the Year First Place Diocese of Greensburg, Jennifer Miele Second Place Catholic Sentinel, Bob Jaques Third Place The Tablet, Len Camporeale Honorable Mention Catholic San Francisco, Mary Podesta Maryknoll, Adam Mitchel AI121: Communications Director of the Year First Place Archdiocese of San Francisco, Mike Brown Second Place Diocese of Erie, Anne-Marie Welsh Third Place Florida Catholic – Orlando, Jennifer Drow Honorable Mention Diocese of Arlington, Billy Atwell AI131a: Editor of the Year (English) First Place Health Progress, Mary Ann Steiner Second Place Arlington Catholic Herald, Ann M. Augherton Third Place Catholic Review, Paul McMullen AI131b: Editor of the Year (Spanish) First Place Misioneros, David R. Aquije Second Place El Católico de Rhode Island, Silvio Cuellar AI141: Graphic Artist/Designer of the Year First Place Maryknoll, Diane Mastrogiulio Second Place Grandin Media, Chris Jugo Third Place Misioneros, Kimberly Asencio Honorable Mention ONE Magazine, Paul Grillo Diocese of Burlington, Mary-Margaret Caroll AI151: Multimedia Journalist of the Year First Place Catholic News Service, Chaz Muth Second Place Archdiocese of Newark, Jai Agnish Third Place Catholic Courier, Gina Capellazzi Honorable Mention America Magazine, Michael O'Loughlin Diocese of Greensburg, Mary Seamans AI161: Photographer of the Year First Place St. Louis Review, Lisa Johnston Second Place Catholic San Francisco, Dennis Callahan 2020 Catholic -
Kinleith Transformation
Improving Maintenance Operation through Transformational Outsourcing Jacqueline Ming-Shih Ye MIT Sloan School of Management and the Department of Engineering Systems 50 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142 408-833-0345 [email protected] Abstract Outsourcing maintenance to third-party contractors has become an increasingly popular option for manufacturers to achieve tactical and/or strategic objectives. Though simple in concept, maintenance outsourcing is difficult in execution, especially in a cost-sensitive environment. This project examines the Full Service business under ABB Ltd to understand the key factors that drive the success of an outsourced maintenance operation. We present a qualitative causal loop diagram developed based on the case study of Kinleith Pulp and Paper Mill in New Zealand. The diagram describes the interconnections among various technical, economic, relationship, and humanistic factors and shows how cost-cutting initiatives can frequently undermine labor relationship and tip the plant into the vicious cycle of reactive, expensive work practices. The model also explains how Kinleith achieved a remarkable turnaround under ABB, yielding high performance and significant improvements in labor relations. A case study of Tasman Pulp and Paper Mill provides a contrasting case where success has been more difficult. Results point to the importance of creating sufficient resources (“slack”) to implement improvement activities and pace implementation based on pre-existing dynamics on site. Introduction From multi-million dollar IT systems and Lean methodology to smaller-scale initiatives around organizational design or human resource development, companies continue to search for ways to better performance. Outsourcing, once seen as pure cost-reduction, is increasingly viewed as an option with considerable strategic value. -
Uncertain Refuge, Dangerous Return: Iraq's Uprooted Minorities
report Uncertain Refuge, Dangerous Return: Iraq’s Uprooted Minorities by Chris Chapman and Preti Taneja Three Mandaean men, in their late teens and early twenties, await their first baptism, an important and recurring rite in the Mandaean religion. The baptism took place in a stream on the edge of Lund, in southern Sweden. Andrew Tonn. Acknowledgements Preti Taneja is Commissioning Editor at MRG and the Minority Rights Group International gratefully acknowledges author of MRG’s 2007 report on Iraq, Assimilation, Exodus, the following organizations for their financial contribution Eradication: Iraq’s Minority Communities since 2003. She towards the realization of this report: United Nations High also works as a journalist, editor and filmmaker specialising Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), The Ericson Trust, in human rights and development issues. Matrix Causes Fund, The Reuben Foundation Minority Rights Group International The authors would like to thank the following people: Abeer Minority Rights Group International (MRG) is a non- Dagestani, Salam Ghareb, Samira Hardo-Gharib, Kasem governmental organization (NGO) working to secure the Habib, Termida Salam Katia, Nuri Kino, Father Khalil, rights of ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and Heatham Safo, Kate Washington, all those who contributed indigenous peoples worldwide, and to promote cooperation their time, skills and insights and all those who shared their and understanding between communities. Our activities are experiences with us during the research for this report. focused on international advocacy, training, publishing and Report Editor: Carl Soderbergh. Production Coordinator: outreach. We are guided by the needs expressed by our Kristen Harrision. Copy Editor: Sophie Mayer. worldwide partner network of organizations, which represent minority and indigenous peoples. -
IEA Bioenergy Task42 Biorefining Deals with Knowledge Building and Exchange Within the Area of Biorefining, I.E
IEA Bioenergy is an international collaboration set-up in 1978 by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to improve international co-operation and information exchange between national bioenergy RD&D programmes. Its Vision is that bioenergy is, and will continue to be a substantial part of the sustainable IEA BIOENERGY use of biomass in the BioEconomy. By accelerating the sustainable production and use of biomass, particularly in a Task42 Biorefining approach, the economic and environmental impacts will be optimised, resulting in more cost-competitive BIOREFINING bioenergy and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Its Mission is facilitating the commercialisation and market deployment of environmentally sound, socially acceptable, and cost-competitive bioenergy systems and technologies, and to advise policy and industrial decision makers accordingly. Its Strategy is to provide platforms for international FOOD FEED collaboration and information exchange, including the development of networks, dissemination of information, and provision of science-based technology BIOENERGY (FUELS, POWER, HEAT) analysis, as well as support and advice to policy makers, involvement of industry, and encouragement of membership by countries with a strong bioenergy CHEMICALS MATERIALS infrastructure and appropriate policies. Gaps and barriers to deployment will be addressed to successfully promote sustainable bioenergy systems. The purpose of this brochure is to provide an unbiased, authoritative statement on biorefining in general, and of the specific activities -
Appraisal Report Functions, Activities and Records Evaluation Template
Appraisal Report Functions, Activities and Records Evaluation Template Appraisal Report Functions, activities and records evaluation for New Zealand On Air/ Irirangi Te Motu File/Document ID Broadcasting Commission (New Zealand On Air/ Irirangi Te Motu) Agency Clare Helm Contact Name and Head of Corporate Services Details New Zealand on Air [email protected] Date Contents Purpose 3 Scope 3 Agency and System Information 3 Functions of NZ On Air 3 Organisational Structure 4 Recordkeeping Environment 4 Electronic Records 4 Paper Records 4 Business Information Systems 5 Audio Visual Records 5 Methodology 6 Previous Appraisals/Relevant Precedent 6 Disposal Criteria 6 Schedule format 6 External Consultation 7 Description and Evaluation of Disposal Classes 8 Class 1: Governance and Accountability 8 Class 2: Funding 10 Class 3: Music Promotion 13 Class 4: Research 15 Class 5: Stakeholder and Industry Management 16 2 Purpose The purpose of this appraisal report and accompanying disposal schedule is to obtain authorisation from the Chief Archivist for records created and received by NZ On Air. The report will: • Support effective and efficient records management • Reflect any changes in records management or information management systems, functions or activities undertaken by NZ On Air • Obtain legal authority to dispose of records not covered by the General Disposal Authorities • Replace expired authority DA429 Scope This appraisal report and the accompanying disposal schedule applies to current, non-current and yet to be created records in all formats, including audio visual records that are created and received by NZ On Air. The schedule excludes classes of records covered by the General Disposal Authorities (GDA6 and GDA7). -
Nineveh 2018-4
CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL SOCIAL Established 1964 Assyrian Food festival, Turlock Assyrian Food festival, San Jose Publication of the Assyrian Foundation of America Volume 42, Number 4, 2018 From the Associate Editor Contents 4 Both Religion and Royalty Reigned in 22 In Memoriam the Assyrian City of Assur Rabi Yousipos Sargis Rosemary deKelaita Dear Nineveh Magazine Subscribers and Readers, 6 Alvina Antar And Zuora George Bet-George When my sons recently moved to Los Angeles from the Bay Area, they expressed to me a concern How They Drive The Subscription Economy about meeting new people and making new friends. Without hesitation, I offered to help them make 26 Remember the Fallen, the acquaintance of the local Assyrian priest, Qasha Giwargis of the Church of St. Mary, such that 9 The Assyrian School in Syria Empower the Future they could be introduced to members of the Assyrian church youth and participate in associated Why Did Kurds Close it? Evening Memorial Commemoration activities. Having grown up a majority of their lives in Switzerland with few Assyrian contacts, they were hesi- 10 An Appraisal of the United States 28 Fiat and Chrysler tant because their Assyrian language skills are not up to par. Yet, I brushed off their concerns telling of America How Marchionne changed the culture them that many other young Assyrians growing up in the diaspora also have minimal knowledge of By an Assyrian their mother tongue, but that should never prevent them from feeling part of our Assyrian culture and heritage. I followed through with the aforementioned introduction and they began participating 30 Religious Diversity Important for Iraq in Assyrian youth activities. -
Katie Toma- How the the Low-Down SAYFO Age: Seventeen Continues Karate School: Goju-Ryu Grade: Black Belt: Attained Today
Issue No. 41 NAKOSHA [email protected] June 2001 P.O. BOX 948 Merlynston, Victoria, 3058. Australia. www.atour.com/aygv 6751 Jryz-x BnLle0ty-ylrtsw) 0t-yrwt) 0tw-m-yl9d 0t-syrp This is a Free Publication The.Assyrian-Australian.Youth.Publication P P 332398/0002 Back.to.the CultureSee Centrespread... Katie Toma- How the The low-down SAYFO Age: Seventeen continues Karate school: Goju-Ryu Grade: Black belt: attained today. 6th June 2001 Greatest karate achievement so far: confidence and learning Presented by to do your best for Ninb Tooma today. Ambition: to continue to succeed in karate; complete 8pm, 1st July a Law Buchan Street degree. Community Centre See p. 8 SAYFO Meadow Heights Using.the.worldwide.resources.of.Zinda:.www.zindamagazine.com FIRST ASSYRIAN MEDIA MERGER, shared by Iran’s 30,000 Assyrians. his talk with a cause-and-effect analysis of ZINDA AND NAKOSHA MAGAZINES “In 1997, we all voted for him. We will do it the apathy demonstrated by the Assyrians again. He is good for us and he wants us to outside of the Homeland. Acknowledging the (ZNDA: San Jose) Zinda Corporation, the stay in Iran,” said Yonathan Bet-Kolia, the worldwide focus on the future of Iraq and the parent company of Zinda Magazine Assyrian Representative in Iran’s Majlis minorities in the North, Mr. Eliah’s comments announced last week that it has merged with (Parliament), unnerved by the large numbers were void of any specific reference to ADM’s the successful Assyrian-Australian magazine, of his community leaving for the United current role in the Iraqi National Congress, Nakosha. -
Paper Technology Journal
Paper Technology Journal ahead 2004: International Customer Conference for Board and Packaging Papers. News from the Divisions: Reading matter from 100 % recov- ered paper for the United Kingdom. Success in South Africa – Mondi relies once more on Voith Paper. Mission 2004 – Rebuild of StoraEnso’s Board Machine 3 at Baienfurt Mill. Minfeng PM 21 – Specialist for specialty papers. Paper Culture: With CD ROM: “A line of types” – 150th anniversary One Platform Concept 18 of the birth of Ottmar Mergenthaler. Contents EDITORIAL Front page: Ottmar Mergenthaler’s Foreword 1 Linotype was the breakthrough that ahead 2004 – International Customer Conference dramatically speeded up the setting for Board and Packaging Papers in Vienna from May 5 to 7, 2004 2 of type in the printing industry. It led to larger newspapers and thus NEWS FROM THE DIVISIONS to a greater demand for newsprint. Norske-Skog Parenco – Water management system secures fresh water savings 6 Hamburger Spremberg orders new recovered fibre plant 10 Reading matter from 100 % recovered paper for the United Kingdom 12 Success in South Africa – Mondi relies once more on Voith Paper 17 Peninsular PM 62 Newsprint machine ordered 20 Mission 2004 – Rebuild of StoraEnso’s Board Machine 3 at Baienfurt Mill 22 To the customer’s advantage – From One Platform Concept to Process Line Package 27 Ruzomberok PM 18 – First Single NipcoFlex Press operating successfully 32 Schongau PM 9 success story – Optimization completed 36 Minfeng PM 21 – Specialist for specialty papers 38 QualiFlex Press Sleeves – Innovative development of shoe press sleeves 42 Thirtieth anniversary of the Nipco system – Fitter than ever for the next thirty years 45 The new winder mathematics – one is more than two.