What is an Aberdonian?

What is a native aberdeen called?

An Aberdonian

How do you call Aberdeen from London?

01244 is the code for Aberdeen from anywhere in the UK.

What is a resident of Aberdeen called?

people that live in aberdeen are called aberdonians.

What did aberdonian sandy fowler invent in 1945 to change the course of tea breaks?

The tea bag was invented by Sandy Fowler, but he did not patent his invention and it is reported that he sold his idea to a tea merchant for a mere £150. Had he patented the tea bag and licensed his invention for a royalty of only 1%, he would have earned millions.

How is a Scottish accent written?

For an excellent example of Scottish (and British) accents in written form from an excellent author, check out any of Robin Pilcher's novels. There are many different Scottish accents. In the same way that your average guy from Arkansas doesn't sound like your average guy from Chicago, Mr Aberdonian sounds nothing like Mr Dumfries.

What do people from Scotland call themselves?

Scots, Scottish, People. The usual. Although there is also the "ken billy" banter which involves a lot more exact placement of your location of birth/where you're living now. So you could be Glaswegian, Aberdonian, Highlander, etc. Just the same as anywhere else.

What rhymes with Olympian?

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What are some words end with suffix -ary?

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Do indigionus people deserve special protections?

No they do not...Argument 1: Equality and InequalityWe argue that special protections are not necessary in ensuring the welfare and protection under the law of indigenous peoples firstly because: v Reason: Indigenous peoples should be treated with equality, and not preferential treatment. They should have the same rights and opportunities as everybody else.v Addition Information: Article 2 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights ofIndigenous Peoples clearly states that "Indigenous peoples and individuals are free and equal to all other peoples and individuals". (United Nations General Assembly, 2007)v Example: In Canada, the majority of Inuit and Indian peoples, under the Indian Act have a say in what happens within their community, they have a say in the government, they pay taxes, they have access to health care, and they have equal access to the welfare state, including child tax benefits, old age securities and employment insurances, as well as a range of other government run programs. (CanadaGOV)v Analysis: As we can see, in Canada the indigenous peoples are treated as equals to the Canadian people, getting very little 'special protection'. These indigenous peoples thrive and have access to all the government schemes Canadians do, whilst retaining their culture and traditions.v Link: From this we can see that it is NOTnecessary to give 'special protection' to indigenous peoples in order to ensure their welfare and protection under the law.Argument 2: Multiple Cultural IdentitiesSecondly, we argue that special protections aren't necessary in order to protect the cultural identities of indigenous peoples: v Reason: We point out that it is possible, and incredibly common for a person to have multiple cultural identities. We must acknowledge individual multiculturalism.v Example: I will give a personal example of this to show you what I mean: I consider myself an Aberdonian. I consider myself Scottish. I also consider myself English. I consider myself British. I also consider myself European. Also I consider myself 'Western'.v Analysis: As we can see a person doesn't have just one cultural identity, let's use the indigenous Basque people of Western Europe as another example. The Basques could consider themselves not only as being Basque, but also as being Spanish, French, European and 'Western'.v Link: We can see it is again not necessary to grant special protections to indigenous peoples in order to preserve their identity, as they can subscribe to the cultural identity of the land that they inhabit in addition to their indigenous cultural identity.Argument 3: Societal TensionFirstly, we will address the tension which is created by special protections. v Reason: The 'special protections', which often segregate indigenous peoples from non-indigenous peoples, have the unfortunate effect of making non-indigenous peoples see them as inferior, and not belonging, often resulting in racism, discrimination and violence on either side.v Example: Indigenous peoples in Australia are 11 times more likely to commit a crime (News Australia), and are more likely to be the victims of a violent attack than non-indigenous peoples. Racist attacks are becoming increasingly common in many regions of Australia:CTV-news in early 2009 reported the following attack:"Questions have been raised about racial intolerance after a group of New Year's partiers beat an aboriginal man. Not long after the incident occurred early on New Year's Day, photos of a 21-year-old aboriginal man were posted on an online website for car enthusiasts. The photos which were posted, claimed to show the aboriginal man beaten, bloody and lying on the ground. The photos appeared under the heading 'Us: One - Dirty Indian Thief: Nil.'" (CTVNews)Australian-news.com reported another incident from 2006:"On Saturday night last week bouncer John Rukuata was working at a nightclub in Perth's Northbridge area when he was viciously attacked by up to 12 Aboriginal teenagers.He was so savagely bashed that both eyes are just slits in a swollen purple face. Doctors have told Mr Rukuata that he may lose sight in his left eye. Two Aboriginals have been arrested over the attack." (Australian News)Australian-news also reported the followed incident:"Mr Robinson made the fatal mistake of flagging down a car driven by Aboriginal Jeremiah Charles Farmer. Farmer and his gang got out of the car. A second carload of Aboriginals also stopped. The gang viciously attacked Mr Robinson who fell to the ground. He was then repeatedly kicked by several attackers as he lay motionless on the ground.Farmer dragged Mr Robinson's body off the road before speeding off. Mr Robinson did not regain consciousness. He died in hospital on Christmas morning. At the trial of Farmer and three youths, prosecutor Dave Dempster told the court that the Aboriginal gang later stopped and bragged to each other about attacking a white. The West Australian public was horrified when the gang walked free from court on a legal technicality."v Analysis: As we can see there is often racial tension between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples, which is increasingly leading to violent attacks on both sides.v Link: We argue that these tensions are encouraged as a result of the special protections, which segregate indigenous peoples, distancing them from non-indigenous peoples. We argue that without special protections more indigenous peoples would integrate into the rest of society, relieving social tensions caused by each side viewing the other as 'different' and 'not belonging'.Argument 4: Negative Effects on Indigenous PeoplesSecondly, we will address the negative effects 'special protections' can have on the indigenous peoples: v Reason: As we have argued many times 'special protections' distance indigenous peoples from the rest of society.v Example: Only 22% of aboriginal people in Australia have at least one secondary education qualification, and only 4% of all aboriginal people in Australia have a university qualification (GOVAustralia). An Indigenous family, on average in Australia will earn 60% of what a non-indigenous family of the same number would earn.v Analysis: It is clear that indigenous people are significantly worse off than their non-indigenous counterparts.v Link: We argue that this is caused by indigenous people being differentiated and separated from the rest of society by 'special protections', and as such not having the same opportunities as non-indigenous peoples.Argument 5: Special Protections Not Improving Lives of Indigenous PeoplesI would like to follow on from some of the points made by my colleague: v Reason: Some of the special protections are in place to try and improve the living and economic conditions of indigenous peoples. We argue that they are not very successful in their goal and that it is time to try different approaches, involving more integration of indigenous peoples into non-indigenous society.v Example: In addition to the educational and income statistics which were previously given I would like to add some more statistics, again involving indigenous Australians. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare indigenous peoples are 6 times more likely to have heart problems and diseases than non-indigenous people. They are ten times more likely to have tuberculosis, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. They are five times more likely to have mental disorders, and two times more likely to have mental diseases. They are 3 times more likely to have a respiratory disease, and are three times more likely to commit suicide than their non-indigenous counterparts (Australian Institute for Health and Welfare). In addition to this, indigenous communities in Australia are ridden with drug and alcohol problems.v Analysis: It is clear that special protections are failing to improve the living and economic conditions of indigenous peoples.v Link: As such, we believe that it is time to try different approaches.Argument 6: Treatment of Women in Indigenous SocietiesWe argue against special protections for indigenous peoples because of the treatment of women in indigenous societies. v Reason: The treatment of women in indigenous societies is horrific. Rape and violent abuse are common occurrences in many indigenous communities. Often the perpetrator is the victim's husband, father, brother or another male relative. The reasons are varied, but sexual lust, punishment and displays of dominance are the primary ones.v Example: An indigenous woman in Australia is 12 times more likely to be the victim of sexual assault than non-indigenous woman in Australia. Even more staggeringly, indigenous women in Australia are 45 times more likely to be violently attacked by their partners. The issue is common in almost all indigenous Australian communities (Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault). These shocking statistics are based only upon the cases that we know about, there are many more unreported cases and we know little about the issue of the sexual abuse of children in indigenous communities.v Analysis and Link: To further increase the horror of this situation, this indigenous culture which accepts and tolerates the abuse of women is being preserved by the special protections which were intended to improve the lives of indigenous peoples! With this knowledge the propositional team are against special protections for indigenous peoples.Argument 7: Indigenous Peoples Who Have Integrated Into Non-indigenous SocietyAn idea which has been recurring throughout the propositional case is that the removal of special protections for indigenous peoples will lead to further integration of indigenous peoples into the rest of society, which we argue is to their advantage. Our first speaker showed that indigenous peoples could still hold onto their culture, history and identity if they integrated into our modern society. Our second speaker and I showed the tensions and problems which would be resolved if indigenous peoples were to integrate into the rest of society. But, we would now like to present you with the stories of several indigenous people who have integrated into the rest of their society and have been very successful, whilst retaining their cultural identity and history:"John Herrington, a Native American, graduated with a bachelor degree in applied mathematics from the University of Colorado Springs in 1984, he then served in the American navy, becoming a test pilot after three deployments in the pacific. John was selected by NASA to become an astronaut in 1996, and flew his first space mission in 2002. John spent 13 days and 19 hours in space. To honour his Native American heritage, John, a member of the Chickasaw Nation, carried a Chickasaw flag on his space trip. The flag had been presented to him by the Chickasaw Nation Governor.""David Unaipon was an Australian Aboriginal. He was a preacher, inventor, writer and philosopher. David was known as the Australian Leonardo da Vinci for his mechanical ideas, which included drawings for a helicopter design based on the principle of a boomerang and his research into the secret of perpetual motion. David wrote many articles for newspapers and magazines, particularly the Sydney Daily Telegraph. David was a passionate human rights activist. Today, he is featured on the back of the Australian $50 note in commemoration."These are just two of the many examples of how indigenous lives can be radically improved by integrating into the rest of society, whilst retaining their heritage and cultural identityThe ultimate 'special protection' which could be given to indigenous peoples (and which many indigenous people call for) is national independence. This means the creation of new countries for indigenous peoples. For example, in Australia large indigenous communities would no longer be part of Australia and subject to the Australian government, but would become their own country, and have their own government. As our first speaker stated we are firmly against the ultimate special protection of independence.Argument 8: Unityv Reason: We are against the creation of indigenous states because we believe that united we are strong. Our society is built upon unity and acceptance, and creating new indigenous nations has division at its core. As we have argued multiple times, it is better to move towards integrating and accepting indigenous people into our society, rather than separating ourselves from them. Argument 9: Where to draw the line?v Reason: We are also against the creation of new indigenous states because we believe that it is based upon an absurd principle. v Example: "If indigenous groups W, X, Y and Z separate from the primarily non-indigenous country A because they are a different people and deserve to govern their own country, called country B. You could then justify splitting country B into two new countries; C and D. X and W consider themselves different from Y and Z and so create country C. Y and Z consider themselves different from X and W and so create country D. You could then justify the creation of two new countries, E and F. X consider themselves a different peoples from W and so form country E. Z consider themselves a different peoples from Y and so form country F. You now have five countries; non-indigenous country A and the indigenous countries C, D, E and F."v Analysis and Link: This is an absurd situation, and I'm sure many of you find it amusing, but it is perfectly justified under the logic used to argue for the creation of new indigenous countries.Argument 10: Self-determination in a Democracyv Reason: Of course, we believe in everybody's right to have a say in the governing of their community and country, but we believe that indigenous peoples can have this essential right without forming their own nation or requiring special protections. This firstly happens in the obvious way of voting and standing in a government election. It can happen by voting and standing for local community council elections. If the indigenous community is large enough (as in the case of the Basque community), indigenous communities can also have their right to self-determination through devolved houses. v Example: In Spain some power of governing has been given to the indigenous Basque people, the Basques have their own devolved parliament. In Canada, America, Australia and many other countries, all indigenous peoples have the right to vote in elections and to stand in elections, and many indigenous communities have their own community councils to govern their area.v Analysis and Link: As we can see it is not necessary to give indigenous peoples the special protection of state independence. Indigenous peoples have their right of representation and self-determination in many countries, without resorting to this special protection.

The vision of mirza summary?

WHEN 2 I was at Grand Cairo, I picked up several oriental manuscripts, which I have still by me. Among others I met with one entitled "The Visions of Mirza," which I have read over with great pleasure. I intend to give it to the public when I have no other entertainment for them, and shall begin with the first vision, which I have translated word for word, as follows:- 1 "On the fifth day of the moon, which according to the custom of my forefathers I always keep holy, after having washed myself and offered up my morning devotions, I ascended the high hills of Baghdad, in order to pass the rest of the day in meditation and prayer. As I was here airing myself on the tops of the mountains, I fell into a profound contemplation on the vanity of human life, and passing from one thought to another, 'Surely,' said I, 'man is but a shadow, and life a dream.' Whilst I was thus musing, I cast my eyes towards the summit of a rock that was not far from me, where I discovered one in the habit of a shepherd, with a little musical instrument in his hand. As I looked upon him he applied it to his lips, and began to play upon it. The sound of it was exceeding sweet, and wrought into a variety of tunes that were inexpressibly melodious and altogether different from anything I had ever heard. They put me in mind of those heavenly airs that are played to the departed souls of good men upon their first arrival in Paradise, to wear out the impressions of the last agonies, and qualify them for the pleasures of that happy place. My heart melted away in secret raptures. 2 "I had often been told that the rock before me was the haunt of a genius; and that several had been entertained with music who had passed by it, but never heard that the musician had before made himself visible. When he had raised my thoughts by those transporting airs which he played, to taste the pleasures of his conversation, as I looked upon him like one astonished, he beckoned to me, and by the waving of his hand directed me to approach the place where he sat. I drew near with that reverence which is due to a superior nature; and as my heart was entirely subdued by the captivating strains I had heard, I fell down at his feet and wept. The genius smiled upon me with a look of compassion and affability that familiarized him to my imagination, and at once dispelled all the fears and apprehensions with which I approached him. He lifted me from the ground, and taking me by the hand, 'Mirza,' said he, 'I have heard thee in thy soliloquies; follow me.' 3 "He then led me to the highest pinnacle of the rock, and placing me on the top of it, 'Cast thy eyes eastward,' said he 'and tell me what thou seest.' 'I see,' said I, 'a huge valley and a prodigious tide of water rolling through it.' 'The valley that thou seest,' said he, 'is the Vale of Misery, and the tide of water that thou seest is part of the great tide of eternity.' What is the reason,' said I, 'that the tide I see rises out of a thick mist at one end, and again loses itself in a thick mist at the other?' 'What thou seest,' said he, 'is that portion of eternity which is called time, measured out by the sun, and reaching from the beginning of the world to its consummation. Examine now,' said he, 'this sea that is thus bounded by darkness at both ends, and tell me what thou discoverest in it.' 'I see a bridge,' said I, 'standing in the midst of the tide.' 'The bridge thou seest,' said he, 'is human life; consider it attentively.' Upon a more leisurely survey of it I found that it consisted of more than threescore and ten entire arches, with several broken arches, which, added to those that were entire, made up the number to about a hundred. As I was counting the arches, the genius told me that this bridge consisted at first of a thousand arches; but that a great flood swept away the rest, and left the bridge in the ruinous condition I now beheld it. 'But tell me further,' said he, 'what thou discoverest on it.' 'I see multitudes of people passing over it,' said I, 'and a black cloud hanging on each end of it.' As I looked more attentively, I saw several of the passengers dropping through the bridge into the great tide that flowed underneath it; and upon further examination, perceived there were innumerable trap-doors that lay concealed in the bridge, which the passengers no sooner trod upon, but they fell through them into the tide and immediately disappeared. These hidden pitfalls were set very thick at the entrance of the bridge, so that throngs of people no sooner broke through the cloud, but many of them fell into them. They grew thinner towards the middle, but multiplied and lay closer together towards the end of the arches that were entire. 4 "There were indeed some persons, but their number was very small, that continued a kind of hobbling march on the broken arches, but fell through one after another, being quite tired and spent with so long a walk. 5 "I passed some time in the contemplation of this wonderful structure, and the great variety of objects which it presented. My heart was filled with a deep melancholy to see several dropping unexpectedly in the midst of mirth and jollity, and catching at everything that stood by them to save themselves. Some were looking up towards the heavens in a thoughtful posture, and in the midst of a speculation stumbled and fell out of sight. Multitudes were very busy in the pursuit of bubbles that glittered in their eyes and danced before them, but often when they thought themselves within the reach of them their footing failed and down they sunk. In this confusion of objects, I observed some with scimitars in their hands, and others with urinals, who ran to and fro upon the bridge, thrusting several persons on trap-doors which did not seem to lie in their way, and which they might have escaped had they not been thus forced upon them. 6 "The genius, seeing me indulge myself on this melancholy prospect, told me I had dwelt long enough upon it, "Take thine eyes off the bridge,' said he, 'and tell me if thou seest anything thou dost not comprehend.' Upon looking up, 'What mean,' said I, 'those great flights of birds that are perpetually hovering about the bridge, and settling up it from time to time? I see vultures, harpies, ravens, cormorants, and among many other feathered creatures several little winged boys that perch in great numbers upon the middle arches,' 'These,' said the genius, 'are Envy, Avarice, Superstition, Despair, Love, with the like cares and passions that infest human life.' 7 "I here fetched a deep sigh. 'Alas,' said I, 'man was made in vain: how is he given away to misery and mortality, tortured in life, and swallowed up in death! The genius being moved with compassion towards me, bid me quit so uncomfortable a prospect. 'Look no more,' said he, 'on man in the first stage of his existence, in his setting out for eternity; but cast thine eye on that thick mist into which the tide bears the several generations of mortals that fall into it.' I directed my sight as I was ordered, and (whether or no the good genius strengthened it with any supernatural force, or dissipated part of the mist that was before too thick for eye to penetrate) I saw the valley opening at the farther end, and spreading forth into an immense ocean that had a huge rock of adamant running through the midst of it, and dividing it into two equal parts. The clouds still rested on one half of it, insomuch that I could discover nothing in it; but the other appeared to me a vast ocean planted with innumerable islands, that were covered with fruits and flowers, and interwoven with a thousand little shining seas that ran among them. I could see persons dressed in glorious habits with garlands upon their heads, passing among the trees, lying down by the sides of fountains, or resting on beds of flowers; and could hear a confused harmony of singing birds, falling waters, human voices, and musical instruments. Gladness grew in me upon the discovery of so delightful a scene. I wished for the wings of an eagle that I might fly away to those happy seats; but the genius told me there was no passage to them except through the gates of death that I saw opening every moment upon the bridge. 'The islands,' said he, 'that lie so fresh and green before thee, and with which the whole face of the ocean appears spotted as far as thou canst see, are more in number than the sands on the seashore; there are myriads of islands behind those which thou here discoverest, reaching farther than thine eye, or even thine imagination can extend itself. These are the mansions of good men after death, who, according to the degree and kinds of virtue in which they excelled, are distributed amount these several islands, which abound with pleasures of different kinds and degrees suitable to the relishes and perfections of those who are settled in them; every island is a paradise accommodated to its respective inhabitants. Are not these, O Mirza, habitations worth contending for? Does life appear miserable that gives thee opportunities of earning such a reward? Is death to be feared that will convey thee to so happy an existence? Think not man was made in vain who has such an eternity reserved for him.' I gazed with inexpressible pleasure on these happy islands. At length, said I, 'Show me now, I beseech thee, the secrets that lie hid under those dark clouds which cover the ocean on the other side of the rock of adamant.' The genius making me no answer, I turned me about to address myself to him a second time, but I found that he had left me; I then turned again to the vision which I had been so long contemplating; but, instead of the rolling tide, the arched bridge, and the happy islands, I saw nothing but the long valley of Baghdad, with oxen, sheep, and camels grazing upon the sides of it."The end of the first vision of Mirza.

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