Pennu Vidhuthalai
Veedu Thalaikku Magalirelloram
Vetkai Kondanam Velluvam Endre
Thidam Thaithin Madhukinnana Meedhu
Sernthu Naambir Thikkkinnai Seivom
Udai Valasakthi Aan pennirendum
Oru Neekarseiy Thurimai Samaithaal
Idaiyile patta Keezhnilai Kandeer
Idharku Naamoru Pattiirupoma?
Thiramaiyaal Ingu Menilai Servom
Thee Pandai Igazhchikkal Dheippom
Kuraivi Laadhu Muzhunigara Nammai
Kolva Raanak lenilava Rottum
Sirumai Thernann thaaithiru Naatai
Thirumba Velvathil Sernathinn Kuzhaippom
Aravi Munthathu Pandai Vazhakkam
Aanukku Penn Vilangenum Aadhe
Vidiyum Nalloli Kaanuthi Nindre
Mevu Naaku Rigampudhi Thondre
Kodiyar Nanmai Adimaigal Endre
Kondu dhaam Mudhal Endrna Rendre?
Adiyo Tandh Vazhakathai Kondre
Arivu Yaavum Paiyirchiyil Vendre
Kadamai Seiveernu Desathiku Veraku
Kaari Kaikanandhu Theeri thunivuthreAchchamillai
Achchamillai Achchamillai Achchamemba thillaye
Ichakka thallorellam Edhirthu Nindra Pothilum
Achchamillai Achchamillai Achchamemba thillaye
Thuchchamaaga Yenni Nammai thoor Seitha Pothinum
Achchamillai Achchamillai Achchamemba thillaye
Pitchai Vaangi Unnum Vaazhkai Petru Vitta Pothilum
Achchamillai Achchamillai Achchamemba thillaye
Ichchai Konda Porulellam Izhantha Vitta Pothilum
Achchamillai Achchamillai Achchamemba thillaye
Kachaninthu Kongai Maathara Kangal Veesu Pothinum
Achchamillai Achchamillai Achchamemba thillaye
Nachchai Vaayile Konarandhu Nanba Ruttu Pothinum
Achchamillai Achchamillai Achchamemba thillaye
Pachchai uniyaindhu Vera Padaigal Vantha Pothilum
Achchamillai Achchamillai Achchamemba thillaye
Uchchi meedhu Vaana idinthu Veezhukindra Pothinum
Achchamillai Achchamillai Achchamemba thillayeVande Maatharam
Raagam- Nadanaama kriya
Thalam- Aadi
Pallavi
Vande Maatharam Enbom
Engal Maanila Thaaiyai Vananguthal Enbom
Saranam
Jaathi Mathangale Paarom
Uyiru Janmam Ithu Desathil Yeithin Raayin
Vedhiya Raayinum Ondre
Andri Veru Kulathin Raayinum Ondre
(Vanthe)
Eenbu Paraiyarakka Lenum
Avar Emmudan Vaazhnthinu Kiruppavar Andro ?
Sinthta Raayiveedu Vaaro?
Pir Desaththar Porrpala Theenkizhaipu Paaro ?
(Vanthe)
Aayiram Undinangu Jaathi
Yennil Anniyar Vanthu Pugalyenn Needhi
Oru thaayin Vayatril Piranthor
Thammul Sandai seythaalum Sagotharar Andro ?
(Vanthe)
Ondru Pattaal Undu Vaazhve
Nammil Ottrumai Neengil Anaivarukkum Thaazhve
Nandri therindhidal Vendum
Indha Gnanam Vandaatru pin Namakku ethu vendum?
(Vanthe)
Yeppatham Vaayithittu Menum
Nammil Yaavarukkum Antha Nilai pothu aagum
Muppathu Kodiyum(Read Ko as Colleague) Vaazhuvom
Vizhiyil Muppathu kodi Muzhumaiyum Veezhuvom
(Vanthe)
Pulladi MaiThozhil Penee(Read Pe as Pale)
Pandu(Pa as Pagal) Poyin Naatkaluku Kinimanam
Naani thollai Igazhuchigal Theera
Intha Thondu Nilai Meiya Thoovendru thallee
(Vanthe)
Bharathiyar Poem on Tamil Nadu - Sentamizhnadu
- Sentamizh naatenum BodhinileSenTamizhnadu
Inba Thenvandhu Paayuthu Kaathinile
Engal Thanthaiyar Naatendru Pechinile
Oru Sakthi Pirakithu Moochinile
( Sentamizh )
Vedam Nirainthu Tamizhnadu
Uyi Veeram Serinthu Tamizhnadu
Nalla Kaadhal Puriyum Arampayerpol
Ilang-Kanniyar Suzhundha Tamizhnadu
( Sentamizh )
Kaaveri Then pennai Paalaru
Tamizh Kandhathor Vaiyai Porunai nadhi
YenMevi yaaru Palavodath
ThiruMeni Sezhitha Tamizhnadu
( Sentamizh )
Muthamizh Maamuni Neelavaraiya
Nindru Moiyyampurakka Kaakum Tamizhnadu
Selvam Ethannai Unndu Puveemeethe
Avai Yaavum Padaitha Tamizhnadu
( Sentamizh )
Neela Thirai Kadallorathile
Nindru Niththam Thavanseiya Kumari yellai
VadaMaalavan Kundram Ivathriidaye
Pugazhu Mandi Kidakkum Tamizhnadu
( Sentamizh )
Kalvi Sirantha Tamizhnadu
Pugazhuku Kamban Pirantha Tamizhnadu
Nalla Palvithu maayin Saathirathin
Manam Paarengum Veesun Tamizhnadu
( Sentamizh )
Valluvan Thannai Ulaginakke
Thanthu Vaanpugazh Kondu Tamizhnadu
Nenjai Allum Silapathikaaramendror
Mani Yaaram Padaitha Tamizhnadu
( Sentamizh )
Singalam Puttapagam Saavaga
Maathiya Theeva Balaveenanju Sendreri
Angu Thangal Pulikodi meenkodiyum
Nindru Saalpurakka Kandavar Thaainaadu
( Sentamizh )
Vinnai Idikkum thalayimayum
Enum Verppai adikkum thiranudayaaru
Samar PanniKalantha Thirulkeduthaar
Thamizh paarthivar Nindra Tamizhnadu
( Sentamizh )
Seen Misiram yavaraigam
Innum Desam Palavum Pugazhuveesika
Kalai gnanam Padaitha thozhil Vaanibamum
Miga Nandru Valartha Tamizhnadu
( Sentamizh )
Saturday 30 November 2013
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Great Epics of Tamil Literature
The Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature
The Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature (Tamil: ஐம்பெரும்காப்பியங்கள்) are five large narrative Tamil epics according to later Tamil literary tradition, namely Silappatikaram, Manimegalai, Civaka Cintamani, Valayapathi and Kundalakesi.[1] The first mention of the "Aimperumkappiyam" (lit. Five large epics) occurs in Mayilainathar's commentary of Nannūl.
However, Mayilainathar does not mention the names of the five epics.
The names of the epics are first mentioned in the late 18th century -
early 19th century work Thiruthanikaiula. Earlier works like the 17th century poem Tamil vidu thoothu mention the great epics as Panchkavyams.[2][3] Among these, the last two, namely Valayapathi and Kundalakesi are extant.[4]
These five epics were written over a period of 1st century CE to 10th
century CE and act as the historical evidence of social, religious,
cultural and academic life of people during the era they ere created. Civaka Cintamani introduced long verses called virutha pa in Tamil literature.,[5] while Silappatikaram used akaval meter (monologue), a style adopted from Sangam literature.
Great Epics of Tamil Literature
According to the great Tamil commentator Atiyarkkunallar (12th-13th century CE), poems were of two kinds - sol-totar-nilai-seyyul (Tamil: சொல் தொடர் நிலை செய்யுள், poems connected by virtue of their formal properties) and porul-totar-nilai-seyyul (Tamil: பொருள் தொடர் நிலை செய்யுள், poems connected by virtue of content that forms a unity).[6][7] Silappatikaram, the Tamil epic is defined by Atiyarkkunallar as iyal-icai-nataka-polur-thodar-nilai-ceyyul
(Tamil:இயல் இசை நாடக பொருள் தொடர் நிலை செய்யுள், poems connected by
virtue of content that forms a unity having elements of poetry, music
and drama).[6][7] Such stanzas are defined as kavya and kappiyam in Tamil. In Mayilainathar's commentary (14th century CE) on the grammar Nannul, we first hear the mention of aimperumkappiyam, the five great epics of Tamil literature.[6]
Each one of these epics have long cantos, like in Silappatikaram,
which has 30 referred as monologues sung by any character in the story
or by an outsider as his own monologue often quoting the dialogues he
has known or witnessed.[8] It has 25 cantos composed in akaval meter, used in most poems in Sangam literature. The alternative for this meter is called aicirucappu (verse of teachers) associted with verse composed in learned circles.[9] Akaval is a derived form of verb akavu indicating to call or beckon. Silappatikaram
is also credited to bring folk songs to literary genre, a proof of the
claim that folk songs institutionalised literary culture with the best
maintained cultures root back to folk origin.[9] Manimekalai is an epic in Ahaval metre and is noted for its simple and elegant style of description of natural scenery.[10] Civaka Cintamani is one of the earliest works of Tamil literature in long verses called virutha pa.[5]
| No | Name | Author | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silappatikaram | Ilango Adigal | Non religious work of 1st century CE[4] |
| 2 | Manimegalai | Seethalai Sathanar | Buddhist religious work of 1st or 5th century CE[4] |
| 3 | Civaka Cintamani | Tirutakkatevar | Jain religious work of 10th century CE[4] |
| 4 | Valayapathi | Unknown Jain ascetic | Jain religious work of 9th century CE[4] |
| 5 | Kundalakesi | Nagakuthanar (Nagasena) | Buddhist religious work of 5th century CE[4] |
Theme
The epic trio of Silappatikaram, Manimegalai and Civaka Cintamani gives a full account of Tamil concept of womanhood by powerfully and poignantly delineating the character of a chaste wife Kannagi, a brave and dutiful daughter Manimekalai and an affectionate mother in Vijayai, mother of Jivakan in the three epics respectively.[11] Silappatikaram
explains the inexorable working of fate where in spite of being
innocent, the hero Kovalan gets punished and the queen of Pandya loses
her life along with the king when the king realises his mistake of
punishing Kovalan.[12] Kannagi is regarded as a symbol of chastity and she is always associated with chasteness in Tamil literature across ages. In Manimegalai, the protagonist, Manimegalai is instructed in the various truths expounded by the teachers of different faiths.[12] Civaka Cintamani is adopted from Sanskrit Mahapurana, is predominantly sensuous, though Jain philosophy is brought to practical aspects of life.[12]
The Five epics
Silappatikaram (story of anklet) depicts the life of Kannagi, a chaste woman who lead a peaceful life with Kovalan in Puhar (Poompuhar), the then capital of Cholas.
Her life later went astray by the association of Kovalan with an
unchaste woman Madhavi. The duo started resurrecting their life in Madurai, the capital of Pandyas.
Kovalan went on to sell the anklet of Kannagi to start a business, but
was held guilty and beheaded of stealing it from the queen. Kannagi went
on to prove the innocence of her husband and believed to have burnt the
entire city of Madurai by her chastity. Apart from the story, it is a
vast treasure of information of music and dance, both classical and
folk.[13]
Manimekalai is a 5th-century Buddhist epic created by Sithalai Sathanar during the 5th century. It is believed to be a followup of Silappatikaram
with the primary character, Manimegalai being the daughter of Kovalan
and Madhavi. It contains thirty cantos describing the circumstances in
which Manimegalai renounced the world and took the vows of Hinayana sect
of Buddhism, which is followed in Burma and Sri Lanka.[14]
Apart from the story of Manimegalai and her Buddhist inclination, the
epic deals with a great deal with Buddha's life, work and philosophy.[13]
Civaka Cintamani, an epic of the 10th century CE was written by Thiruthakka Thevar, a Jain
monk. It narrates the romantic exploits of Jeevaka and throws light on
arts of music and dance of the era. It is reputed to have been the model
for Kamba Ramayanam.[13] The epic is based on Sanskrit original and contains the exposition of Jain doctrines and beliefs. It is a mudi-porul-thodar-nilai-seyyul, a treatise of the fourfold object of life and aim of literary work of virtue, wealth, pleasure and bliss.[15] It is in 13 books or illambagams
and contains 3147 stanzas. It is noted for its chaste diction and
sublime poetry rich in religious sentiments and replete with information
of arts and customs of social life.[15][16] There are many commentaries on the book, the best on the work is believed to be by Naccinarkiniyar.[16]
Kundalakesi is now extant, but quotations from it and found from references used by authors who had access to the classic.[17] The poem was used for showing the purpose of showing the advantage of Buddhist philosophy over Vedic and Jain philosophies.[17] The Jain in reply wrote Nilakesi which has opposing views to the ideologies in Kundalakesi.
Kundalakesi was a Jain nun who moved around India, expounding Jainism
and challenged anyone who had alternate views. Sariputra, a disciple of
Buddha, took up the challenge one day and defeated Kundalakesi in
debates. She renounced Jainism and became a Buddhist.[17] The author is believed to be Nagaguttanar.[17] The record of culture and Buddhist views during the era were lost with the book.[17]
Valayapathy is also an extant work and it is not certain whether it is a Buddhist or Jain work.[18] Some scholars believe it is a Buddhist work and base their claims on the quotations of Valayapathy found in other literary works.[18] The author of Valayapathy quotes from Thirukkural and it is possible that he took inspiration from it.[18]
Age and genre
Silappatikaram and Manimegalai are accepted to be composed post Sangam period
(300 BCE to 200 CE). M. Varadarajan assessed the period to be between
100-500 CE, T.P. Meenakshi Sundaram as 5th century CE, Somasundaram
Pillai calls in age of Buddhism and Jainism and places between 250 CE
and 600 CE and Rajamanickam places both these in the 2nd century CE.[19] Manimegalai has been accepted as a sequel of Silappatikaram and both these works are placed before the 5th century CE.[19] It is generally accepted that these works might have been composed between 200 BCE to 500 CE.[19] There is a controversy to the age of the author of Civaka Cintamani, Tirutakkatevar. There is one version that he lived before Kamban (9th century CE) as the viruttam metre, language and imagery was commonly used by Kamban. The other view is that it belongs to a period later than Kamban.[11]
Parallel with Sanskrit literature
It was also the period when ornate Sanskrit literature evolved and shared major features with Tamil literature. The period of Pallava
supremacy is characterized by the development of epic poetry. The use
of nature to express ideas or feelings is first introduced in Silappatikaram.[20] The two Tamil epics, Silappatikaram and Manimegalai
do not use the convention of regarding the land divisions becoming part
of description of life among various communities of hero and heroine.[20]
The epics mention the evenings and spring season in particular as time
and season that aggravates the feelings in those who are separated.[20] These patterns are found only in the later works of Sanskrit by Kalidasa (10th century CE).[20]
The epic style of Sanskrit was emulated with characterization of
ordinary people like Kovalan and Kannagi, providing an insight into
everyday life during the period.[21] Civaka Cintamani emulates Sanskrit court poetry and illustrates the heroics of Civaka, who later becomes a monk.[21] Silappatikaram
posts a line of development of long poetic sequence in Tamil literature
and downplays points of derivation from Sanskrit contemporary works
like Mahakavya.[22] Silappatikaram and Manimegalai thus showed greater specialities compared to its Sanskrit counterparts during the period.[4]
Religious Treatise
The influence of Vedic religion was marked in the religious life of the people in the south. The followers of Veda often entered into dispute with rival religions like Buddhism and Jainism.[23]
Hinduism was prevalent during the 1st century CE followed by Buddhism
in the next three centuries and finally Jainism taking prominence during
the 5th-6th centuries CE.[23] This is well illustrated in the non-religious work of Silappatikaram written during the 1st century CE followed by Buddhist work of Manimegalai and the Jain work of Civaka Cintamani. The joyous life portrayed in Sangam literature is replaced by sombre life depicted in Manimegalai.[23] It also depcits punishments to the persons, who knowing the inevitability of death indulge in crimes and carnal pleasures.[23]
Five lesser Tamil epics
Similar to the five great epics, Tamil literary tradition also classifies five more works as Ainchirukappiyangal (Tamil: ஐஞ்சிறுகாப்பியங்கள்) or five lesser epics. The five lesser Tamil epics are Neelakesi, Naga kumara kaviyam, Udhyana kumara Kaviyam, Yasodhara Kaviyam and Soolamani.[1][24]
Publishing in modern times
U. V. Swaminatha Iyer (1855-1942 CE) resurrected the first three epics from appalling neglect and wanton destruction of centuries.[13] He reprinted these literature present in the palm leaf form to paper books.[25] Ramaswami Mudaliar, a Tamil scholar first gave him the palm leaves of Civaka Cintamani to study.[13]
Being the first time, Swaminatha Iyer had to face lot of difficulties
in terms of interpreting, finding the missing leaves, textual errors and
unfamiliar terms.[13] He set for tiring journeys to remote villages in search of the missing manuscripts. After years of toil, he published Civaka Cintamani in book form in 1887 CE followed by Silapadikaram in 1892 CE and Manimekalai in 1898 CE.[13]
Along with the text, he added lot of commentary and explanatory notes
of terms, textual variations and approaches explaining the context.[13]
Criticism and Comparison
"After the last line of a poem, nothing follows except literary criticism" observes Ilangovadigal in Silappadikaram.
The postscript invites readers to review the work. Like other epic
works, these works are criticised of having unfamiliar and a difficult
poem to understand.[26] To some critics, Manimegalai is more interesting than Silappadikaram, but it terms of literary evaluation, it seems inferior.[27]
The story of Manimegalai with all its superficial elements seems to be
of lesser interest to the author himself whose aim was pointed toward
spreading Buddhism.[27] In the former, ethics and religious are artistic, while in the latter reverse is the case. Manimegalai
also criticizes Jainism while preaching the ideals of Buddhism and
human interests is diluted in supernatural features. The narration in akaval meter moves on in Manimegalai without the relief of any lyric, which are the main features of Silappadikaram.[28] Manimegalai in puritan terms is not an epic poem, but a grave disquisition on philosophy.[29] There are effusions in Silappadikaram
in the form of a song or a dance, which does not go well with western
audience as they are assessed to be inspired on the spur of the moment.[30] According to Calcutta review, the three works on a whole have no plot and no characterization for an epic genre.[29] The plot of Civaka Cintamani is monotonous and deficient in variety in strength and character and does not stand the quality of an epic.[29]
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10 of the world's most enjoyable movie theaters
1. Cine Thisio, Athens, Greece
Movie magic.Athens is home to multiple outdoor movie theaters that crop up during the summer but none provide as majestic a view as Cine Thisio.
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Cine Thisio is the oldest outdoor movie theater in Athens, built in 1935, and is usually open from April to October. Cine Thisio shows both first-run studio releases and classic movies.
Apostolou Pavlou 7, Thission, Athens 11851, Greece; +30 210 342 0864; www.cine-thisio.gr
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After dinner, patrons can relax for the duration of the movie in the Quinette Gallay seats, specially designed for Cine de Chef. The seats are by the same people who make private movie theater seats for United Arab Emirates royalty.
This meal and a movie doesn’t come cheap, however; prices start at ₩38,000 (US$34) for a lunch and a movie ticket. The dinner prices start at ₩60,000 (US$53).
B5 CGV Apgujeong, 602 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 강남구 신사동 602 CGV압구정 지하5청); +82 2 3445 0541; www.cinedechef.com
9. Secret Cinema, Worldwide
Even the term "movie theater" is now a malleable term.This may be stretching the concept of the movie theater since Secret Cinema does not host events in a single physical space -- the location is determined by the movie screened.
Secret Cinema is a London-based group that organizes monthly movie events shrouded in mystery. Patrons are told not to reveal the location or even the movie screened.
Once you register, you are told the day of the screening to gather at a predetermined location. From there hired actors put on a live-action version of scenes from the movie before the finale, a theatrical showing of the movie itself.
Tickets from US$50; +44 0207 739 6055; www.secretcinema.org
10. The Castro Theatre, San Francisco, United States
Sometimes old school is still cool.The term “movie palace” was coined to describe the elaborately designed theaters that sprung up in the first half of the 20th century in the United States.
Opened in 1922, the Castro Theatre is one of the last vestiges of that bygone era still in operation. Its Mexican cathedral-inspired façade continues to captivate tourists and moviegoers.
With the decadence of its lobby and auditorium, and the attention to detail in the wet plaster motifs on either side of the screen, the Castro presents simply what new technologies are attempting to mimic -- the pleasure of the movie-watching experience.
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World Bank Boosts Philippine Aid As Typhoon Becomes Deadliest Ever
November 22, 2013 10:53 p.m.The World Bank has offered $480 million in additional assistance to help the Philippines rebound from Typhoon Haiyan as the number of dead hit 5,235 on Saturday, making it the deadliest typhoon ever to hit the country. -
World Bank Chief: China Economic Growth Numbers 'Rebounding'
November 12, 2013 12:25 p.m.The head of the World Bank said that Chinese economic data are improving and expressed confidence that Beijing would continue on the path toward reforming the world's second-biggest economy. -
World Bank Issues First Rupee-Linked Bonds
November 20, 2013 10:11 a.m. - October 9, 2013 01:23 a.m.Israel's restrictions on Palestinian access to vast open lands in the West Bank costs the Palestinian economy an annual $3.4 billion in unrealized activity, says the World Bank.
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Former Pakistani Fin Min: Growth vs. Stability
November 18, 2013 12:00 a.m.Shahid Javed Burki, vice president of the World Bank between 1994 and 1999 and finance minister in Pakistan between 1996 and 1997, sets out how India and Pakistan should play their economic hand. - October 18, 2013 04:32 p.m.The World Bank said it substantiated 49 cases of corruption and fraud in projects it funded in fiscal 2013.
- October 6, 2013 11:23 p.m.The World Bank cut its 2013 growth forecast for developing East Asian economies to 7.1% because of slower growth in China and other nations in the region.
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October 6, 2013 11:07 p.m.The World Bank cut its 2013 growth forecast for developing East Asian economies to 7.1% because of slower growth in China and other nations in the region.
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Jim Yong Kim Aims to Reshape World Bank
October 1, 2013 05:06 p.m.In his effort to eradicate poverty around the globe, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim is trying to fundamentally reshape how the 69-year-old development institution works. -
Malaysia Catches Up With Singapore in Ease of Doing Business
October 29, 2013 06:01 p.m.The World Bank has once again ranked Singapore as best place to do business, but Malaysia is quickly catching up with its neighbor, ahead of all the other countries in Southeast Asia. -
World Bank Gives Myanmar's Energy Sector a Boost
September 25, 2013 06:45 a.m.The World Bank has approved US$140 million interest-free loan designed to modernize a key gas turbine plant in Myanmar, part of a bid to aid the Southeast Asian country's crippled energy sector. - September 18, 2013 10:37 a.m.China should develop a "market mechanism" to reallocate farmland for urban use, the head of the World Bank's private-sector arm said.
- September 15, 2013 07:01 p.m.True to its word earlier this year, the World Bank has been aggressively fighting corruption in the projects it funds, according to new research.
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September 6, 2013 08:27 a.m.The World Bank is setting up a global infrastructure facility aimed at channeling funds from member nations and the private sector into projects it hopes will boost jobs and growth in developing countries.
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- October 29, 2013 11:39 a.m.Russia jumped into the top one hundred of The World Bank's latest annual report into the ease of doing business in countries around the world--its highest ranking since 2008.
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Ease of Doing Business in India Slips
October 29, 2013 04:54 a.m.The World Bank said that the country's procedure for setting up a business had become more complicated in the last year. -
Brazil Adds Mostly Positive Notes to IMF/World Bank Summit in Deadlocked Washington
October 14, 2013 03:50 p.m.Few rays of sunshine pierce the gloom enveloping the American capital these days. One or two of them come from Brazil. - October 14, 2013 12:17 a.m.Kevin Lu, director for the Asia-Pacific region at the World Bank's MIGA, talks about how Myanmar's membership in the agency could give a boost to private-sector financing in the country.
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World Bank Chief: Market Volatility A Sign of Strengthening U.S. Economy
September 6, 2013 01:38 p.m.World Bank President Jim Yong Kim says the volatility in emerging markets is a sign of a strengthening U.S. economy.
record in bomb-suit run
Soldier breaks world record in bomb-suit run
Sorensen's time of 11 minutes, 6 seconds, bested the existing record by more than two minutes. Pending review and formal validation by the Guinness Book of World Records, it will become the official record for fastest female one-mile run in anExplosive Ordnance Disposal, or EOD, bomb disposal suit.
Sorensen is a member of the 303rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, based out of Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
"Whenever EOD goes out in the bomb suits for a manual approach, it's really important that we're able to work and sweat in the suit and still be able perform," Sorensen said. "So making it a competition when we train helps with that. Running a mile like this is definitely a challenge."
The Milwaukee-native compared the run's physical and psychological intensity to the final miles of a marathon.
After an 18-month process of training and planning for the record-breaking attempt, she said,
"We finally did it, it feels awesome, and I really appreciate everybody coming out for it," she said.
Sorensen graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2010, and she currently serves as her unit's executive officer. She made her record run on the University of Hawaii-Manoa track.
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NASA's Spitzer Images Out-Of-This-World Galaxy
Aug. 5, 2009 — NASA's
Spitzer Space Telescope has imaged a wild creature of the dark -- a
coiled galaxy with an eye-like object at its center.
The galaxy, called NGC 1097, is located 50 million light-years away.
It is spiral-shaped like our Milky Way, with long, spindly arms of
stars. The "eye" at the center of the galaxy is actually a monstrous
black hole surrounded by a ring of stars. In this color-coded infrared
view from Spitzer, the area around the invisible black hole is blue and
the ring of stars, white.The black hole is huge, about 100 million times the mass of our sun, and is feeding off gas and dust along with the occasional unlucky star. Our Milky Way's central black hole is tame by comparison, with a mass of a few million suns.
"The fate of this black hole and others like it is an active area of research," said George Helou, deputy director of NASA's Spitzer Science Center at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. "Some theories hold that the black hole might quiet down and eventually enter a more dormant state like our Milky Way black hole."
The ring around the black hole is bursting with new star formation. An inflow of material toward the central bar of the galaxy is causing the ring to light up with new stars.
"The ring itself is a fascinating object worthy of study because it is forming stars at a very high rate," said Kartik Sheth, an astronomer at NASA's Spitzer Science Center. Sheth and Helou are part of a team that made the observations.
In the Spitzer image, infrared light with shorter wavelengths is blue, while longer-wavelength light is red. The galaxy's red spiral arms and the swirling spokes seen between the arms show dust heated by newborn stars. Older populations of stars scattered through the galaxy are blue. The fuzzy blue dot to the left, which appears to fit snuggly between the arms, is a companion galaxy.
"The companion galaxy that looks as if it's playing peek-a-boo through the larger galaxy could have plunged through, poking a hole," said Helou. "But we don't know this for sure. It could also just happen to be aligned with a gap in the arms."
Other dots in the picture are either nearby stars in our galaxy, or distant galaxies.
This image was taken during Spitzer's "cold mission," which lasted more than five-and-a-half years. The telescope ran out of coolant needed to chill its infrared instruments on May 15, 2009. Two of its infrared channels will still work perfectly during the new "warm mission," which is expected to begin in a week or so, once the observatory has been recalibrated and warms to its new temperature of around 30 Kelvin (about minus 406 degrees Fahrenheit).
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., manages the Spitzer Space Telescope mission for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Washington. Science operations are conducted at the Spitzer Science Center at the California Institute of Technology, also in Pasadena. Caltech manages JPL for NASA. Spitzer's infrared array camera, which made the observations, was built by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md. The instrument's principal investigator is Giovanni Fazio of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
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