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All parents want their children to be healthy, fit, and more active, but there is a pervasive myth that keeps many kids from reaching their full potential. A popular misconception is that young athletes shouldn’t engage in strength training because it is harmful. However, current research, including a recent study from the Mayo Clinic, indicates that nothing could be further from the truth. Strength training is the single most effective exercise method for reversing adolescent obesity and can dramatically alter and improve a child's body composition.
With his blockbuster book The Slow Burn™ Fitness Revolution , renowned personal trainer Fredrick Hahn revealed the secret to strengthening muscles, enhancing flexibility, burning fat and improving performance in just 30 minutes a week. Now, in Strong Kids, Healthy Kids, he shows parents, caregivers, teachers, and doctors how his fitness program can change the lives of children and teens everywhere, no matter what their athletic ability. Whether a child is inactive or a competitive athlete looking to take his performance to the next level, he can become much stronger and fitter. As the founder of the Mighty Tykes and Teens™ program, Hahn is an expert on child fitness.
With this proven program, all children can build their self-esteem, improve their performance, and lead healthier lives.
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The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution
Personal trainer Hahn and his physician co-writers, who previously authored the bestselling Protein Power, purport to have discovered the secret to strengthening heart and bones, enhancing flexibility, burning fat and improving athletic performance. This "revolutionary method of strength training that far exceeds the benefits of almost any other kind of exercise" is the Slow Burn-a "tough but short" workout consisting of measured lifting of heavy weights to the point of complete muscle exhaustion. For those with access to gym equipment, the weight should be "so heavy that for the first second or two you feel like you won't be able to budge it" (readers sans gym memberships work with their body weight and a few small free weights). Before describing any Slow Burn exercises, however, the authors spend 70-odd pages trying to debunk most common assumptions regarding exercise and diet. Not all exercise is beneficial, they argue, and some exercise can be downright harmful (jogging, the authors insist, causes, "bad knees, damaged hips, and weak backs"). Similarly, the old dictate "eat less, exercise more" is not the simple weight loss solution it seems, and the book provides all sorts of evidence to explain why (the pages are liberally sprinkled with footnotes and scientific terminology).This book seems more like a good argument for strength training than it does a full-blown revolution, but the exercises are easy to follow and should improve fitness when practiced appropriately.
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Shank's pony
Discussion in 'All Languages' started by Encolpius, Feb 17, 2013.
1. Encolpius
Encolpius Senior Member
Hello, do you use any funny expression for "going on foot"?
English: by Shank's pony
Hungarian: az apostolok lován [on the Apostoles' horse]
I hope I'll get at least one answer from Hellas. :D
2. apmoy70 Senior Member
Well, the first answer is from Hellas ;)
«Πεζή» [pe'zi] (adv.) --> on foot < ancient adverb «πεζῇ» pĕ'zē (PIE base *ped-, foot).
Colloquially, «ποδαράτο» [poða'rato] (adj.) & «ποδαράτα» [poða'rata] (adv.); compound, neuter noun «πόδι» ['poði] --> foot in MG < ancient neuter diminutive «πόδιον» 'pŏdiŏn of masc. noun «πούς» pous (PIE base *ped-, foot) + productive suffix «-ατος, -ατη, -ατο» [-atos] (masc.), [-ati] (fem.), [-ato] (neut.) & «-ατα» [-ata] (adv.) for constructing adjectives having the function specified, and adverbs denoting manner, e.g. «ήρθε ποδαράτος» ['irθe poða'ratos] --> he came walking, «θα πάμε ποδαράτα» [θa 'pame poða'rata] --> we'll go on foot.
Nothing fancy I'm afraid.
3. bibax Senior Member
Czech (the same like in Hungarian and German):
jezdit na apoštolském koni
auf dem Apostelpferde reiten
Some languages use carriage beside/instead of horse (including Hungarian: szekér)
ir/viajar en el coche de San Francisco (Fernando); (ESP)
aller sur la haquenée/mule des Cordeliers or par la voiture des Cordeliers; (FR)
4. itreius Senior Member
In parts of Croatia you can say
ići cipelcugom
ići = to go
cipelcug = cipela + cug
cipela < hun. cipellö = shoe
cug < ger. Zug = train
So, it's literally to go with the shoe-train. :p
No other idiom springs to my mind right now.
5. Ghabi
Ghabi Moderator
Cantonese (Hong Kong)
Hi! In old-fashioned Cantonese one may say "take bus No.11" (搭11號巴士), with 11 representing one's legs hieroglyphicallly.
6. bibax Senior Member
In Czech (Prague) we sometimes humorously say jet dvojkou = "to go by [the tram No.] 2". It means "to go on foot" (it's ambiguous, of course, as we have also tram line #2 in Prague).
7. rusita preciosa
rusita preciosa Modus forendi
USA (Φιλαδέλφεια)
Russian (Moscow)
In Russian the normal expression is на своих двоих /na svoikh dvoikh/ - on your own twos (it rhymes)
I think there is an expression
на одиннадцатом номере
/na odinnadtsatom nomere/ - on number 11, but I'm now confused and that may be the influence from the earlier post re: Cantonese. Let's see if other Russian foreros confirm.
8. Encolpius
Encolpius Senior Member
Swedish: använda apostlahästarna
9. Holger2014 Senior Member
Apart from the version Bibax mentioned in #3 (auf dem Apostelpferde reiten), German also has this expression: auf Schusters Rappen reiten - to ride on shoemaker's horse
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A Lot of Fat In The “Pig Book”
Bill Scher
It’s an annual Beltway ritual. The group Citizens Against Government Waste releases the “Pig Book,” detailing all the so-called “pork” coming out of Congress. Outrage is ginned up over all the wacky things congresspeople are funding: Fruit fly research! Bear DNA! Opera houses! Green spaces!
But how exactly does CAGW decide what goes in the “Pig Book?” In their own words, any project that meets as little as one of the following criteria:
• Requested by only one chamber of Congress;
• Not specifically authorized;
• Not competitively awarded;
• Not requested by the President;
• Not the subject of congressional hearings; or
• Serves only a local or special interest.
What’s missing that from list?
Does the project have a worthy objective? Will it contribute to our economy, our health, our safety or our environment? Is the approach a proven success?
The quality of the project is simply not a factor.
That’s an indication that rooting out actual waste is not the actual objective of the “Pig Book.” It would appear that furthering the conservative movement objective of stoking distrust in our government is really what CAGW is after. (The conservative TownHall.com is listed as a “partner” on the CAGW homepage.)
That’s why CAGW plays up silly sounding things like fruit fly research, even though such research helps with sustainable agriculture, controlling pests without the use of chemical pesticides.
I can’t vouch for the quality of any specific program mentioned in the Pig Book, but neither it seems, can the Pig Book authors.
Surely there’s some actual pork in the Pig Book, but also good works unfairly tarred. And surely there’s wasteful spending not mentioned in the Pig Book (subsidies to oil, drug and insurance companies; tax incentives to outsource jobs; a little disaster called Iraq) because it doesn’t meet CAGW’s process-oriented criteria.
CAGW’s credibility is further demeaned by it’s history lobbying for tobacco companies and agribusiness. (See the great reports from the St. Petersburg Times, via Daily Kos’ tojojo.) It’s not interested in a government that works for everyone, but a government that works for it clients.
Progressives should certainly stand against real wasteful spending, be it a “bridge to nowhere” or a destabilizing occupation. It’s critical for voters to know that the progressive vision for our government invests our money wisely, not spends it recklessly.
But the “Pig Book” is not a serious attempt to root out waste. It’s merely a front for undermining trust in our government as an agent for change.
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March 23, 2007 | General
Composting And Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Producer's Perspective
BioCycle March 2007, Vol. 48, No. 3, p. 37
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How do the three core elements of composting – feedstocks, composting process and compost use – fare in analyses of climate change impacts?
Sally Brown and Scott Subler
EVERYONE who has ever tended a compost pile or used compost in their gardens is sure that what they are doing is environmentally beneficial. Transforming lemon rinds, old spaghetti and sundry other wastes into a rich compost has to be a good thing. The growth response of plants grown in compost tells us that they certainly think so. However, with the recognition that our every day activities such as mowing the lawn (petroleum or electricity), washing and drying clothes (electricity) and taking the car to go shopping (petroleum) have a negative impact on greenhouse gas emissions, we are faced with the task of reexamining a range of practices to determine their impact on our atmosphere. We are also coming to recognize that relatively minor changes in how we do things can turn an every day practice into a carbon friendly practice.
Reexamining environmentally friendly practices such as composting – using their impact on global warming as a gauge – can potentially provide additional evidence that these are solid, beneficial practices. It may also show how these operations can be improved to limit emissions of greenhouse gasses. In some cases, for larger scale operations, there are potentially economic benefits to be gained by appropriate understanding of greenhouse gas balances associated with the operation. An accounting of compost operations was undertaken to see how compost adds up with regards to global warming.
Global warming occurs as the concentration of gasses that effectively trap heat released into the atmosphere increases. The main culprit here is carbon dioxide (CO2). However, other gasses such as methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) also can be released into the environment. Both of these gasses are much more efficient than CO2 (23 times for CH4 and 296 times for N2O) at holding heat. Therefore their impact on global warming is many times that of CO2.
Methane is formed when organics decompose in an anaerobic environment. It is an inefficient decomposition reaction from a microbial perspective and will only occur when all oxygen is depleted. Nitrous oxide is formed as fixed nitrogen is oxidized. This reaction generally occurs in a mildly oxygen deficient environment where nitrogen isn’t limiting. As organic material decomposes or transforms in a compost pile, the primary gas given off is CO2. This is not considered to have an effect on global warming, as the plant matter and other feedstocks that are decomposing are from what is called the short-term carbon cycle. This cycle consists of what is grown, what we eat and the associated wastes from these processes.
Composting “counts” (i.e., net benefit or detriment) from a greenhouse gas (GHG) perspective based on the following factors: 1) If by composting different wastes, we prevent gasses other than CO2 from being released into the environment; 2) If composting operations give off gasses other than CO2; 3) If the use of compost results in a change of practice with net reductions in GHGs. In carbon parlance, the impacts that composting can have on GHG fall into one or both of two categories: avoidance or sequestration. Avoidance refers to situations where a new practice is undertaken that results in reduced emissions of GHGs into the atmosphere. Sequestration covers practices that result in carbon being put back into storage in the earth, such as increasing soil carbon concentrations.
In order to add up the gas balance for composting, you have to divide the compost operation into three separate stages. The first stage involves what goes into the compost pile and where it would have gone if there were no pile to go to. The second stage revolves around the composting process itself, how much energy is used in composting and if gasses other than CO2 are emitted from the compost pile. The final stage refers to what happens to the finished compost. How the compost is used also can have an impact on GHG accounting.
There are two primary elements to consider with this accounting. The first is to evaluate whether or not you are doing a good thing for the atmosphere by composting – and how you can alter your operation to maximize the benefits associated with composting from a GHG perspective. The second is that there are potential financial incentives associated with practices that result in either avoidance or sequestration of GHGs. The Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) is the first functioning market in the United States that trades carbon for dollars. Public and private entities can join the CCX. When they join, they enter into a legally binding agreement to reduce their emissions by a certain percentage over a specific time period.
Current members of the Exchange include the State of New Mexico and the Ford Motor Corporation. Because these members may not be able to meet their required reductions in the time allotted, there is a demand for “offset” projects. These are projects that are new and innovative and result in reductions of GHG emissions or increases in the quantity of carbon stored. Examples of these projects include anaerobic digesters for animal manures and no till farming operations. For each of these operations, an accounting is done to determine how much CO2 is saved each year. This number is then traded for the current value of metric tons (1,000 kg) of CO2 on the CCX. Compost operations may qualify as offset projects and if so there will be a dollar value associated with each compost operation.
To assess the climate change impacts, three primary components of composting need to be evaluated. The first part of an evaluation on the GHG balance of composting focuses on the feedstocks used to make the compost. If, instead of going into a compost pile, the feedstocks would have been disposed in a way that resulted in emissions of CH4 or N2O, composting results in avoidance of these emissions.
To quantify these credits, it is necessary to figure out the methane generation potential of each type of feedstock. General categories for feedstocks commonly used for compost production include manures and municipal biosolids, food residuals, yard trimmings and paper waste. When left to decompose in anaerobic environments without any mechanisms for gas capture, these materials will generate and release GHGs. Examples include manure stored in an uncovered lagoon, or other residuals disposed in landfills. When these residuals are composted instead, it is possible to qualify for methane avoidance credits if the material is used or stabilized in a way that releases significantly less methane into the atmosphere.
The two greenhouse gasses of concern for material decomposing in landfills are CH4 (methane) and N2O (nitrous oxide). While there is a fair amount of literature on methane emissions from decomposition of organics, there is very little literature on nitrous oxide emissions. To quantify the amount of methane, we did a review of the literature. For municipal biosolids and animal manures, there is extensive information on CH4 generation potential as these materials are frequently stabilized in anaerobic digesters. Methane generation potential can be related to the volatile solids content of these materials (Metcalf and Eddy, 2003; IPCC, 2006a). Volatile solids (VS) are defined as the portion of the solids that will turn into gas when heated at 500° C. The compounds that will volatilize are often carbon-based and so, under anaerobic conditions, will generate biogas. Biogas consists of a mixture of volatile organic compounds, and depending on the source as well as the conditions for decomposition, can contain about 60 percent methane.
However, total VS are not the same as the portion that is likely to decompose under anaerobic conditions. Here a certain percentage of the VS is resistant to decomposition and is termed refractory. The refractory VS will likely take decades to decompose and although it is carbon-based, is unlikely to produce any GHG in a relevant time frame. For example, a 455 kg cow will normally excrete 2.7 kg/day of VS. Of this, 45 percent is likely to be easily decomposed. This has the potential to generate 0.85 m3/day of gas, of which 59 percent is likely to be methane. Per year, the excrement from this cow, if stored under the worst circumstances, will produce the equivalent of 7.4 Mg CO2 (Hansen, 2004).
For biosolids to meet federal land application requirements, a certain portion of the volatile solids must be destroyed. Anaerobic digestion is a common technique to reduce VS. In addition to meeting land application requirements, reduced VS also will mean reduced quantities of biosolids. If the biosolids are then routinely landfilled, diverting them to a compost pile can generate methane avoidance credits if the quantity of VS destroyed during anaerobic digestion is less than a realistic estimate of the portion of VS that can easily be volatilized. If a 100 day retention time is used as a maximum value, about 80 percent of the total VS can be destroyed in a digester (Metcalf and Eddy, 2003). So, if a municipality takes its biosolids out of the digester after 16 days and composts them instead of transporting them straight to the landfill, there is a potential to receive methane avoidance credits.
Animal manure in the United States is often stored in large, uncovered lagoons. These lagoons are the source of a number of environmental problems including ground and surface water contamination when improper linings are used or lagoons overflow. In addition, these lagoons can release large quantities of methane into the environment (DeSutter and Ham, 2005). There are a number of viable alternatives to the standard practice of lagoon storage. If selected, methane avoidance credits are merited. For example, covering lagoons for methane capture is becoming a viable alternative to standard operating procedures. Direct land application of manure is also an option. Composting also has potential to reduce the CH4 released by the lagoons, as well as provide a beneficial soil amendment. For each of these options, release of GHGs will be minimized in comparison to lagoon storage. Emissions during composting will be discussed. As with municipal biosolids, even when manures are anaerobically digested, depending on retention time and VS destruction, there is also a potential for credits if manures are composted rather than being returned to some type of lagoon storage following anaerobic digestion.
Food, yard and paper wastes are commonly sent directly to landfills. As with biosolids and manures, the VS content of these materials is related to their CH4 generation potential. Scientists have determined maximum methane yields for these materials by incubating them under laboratory conditions to simulate landfill decomposition (Eleazer et al., 1997). Table 1 summarizes the methane yields. Composting instead of landfilling these wastes would be a direct means to avoid CH4 generation.
Making compost requires energy. Machines are necessary to grind and mix feedstocks as well as to set up compost piles. These piles will generally require turning, forced aeration or some type of agitation to insure that aerobic conditions are maintained. Aerobic composting will produce a stable compost rapidly with the least amount of objectionable odors. All energy used for compost production will have an associated equivalent GHG cost. Liters of diesel fuel and kilowatts of electricity used each have an associated GHG debit. For example, combustion of one liter of fuel produces 2.75 kg of CO2 (ROU, 2003). This is minor in comparison to the methane avoidance credits gained by diverting material from landfills. However, if, for example, biosolids are composted rather than directly land applied, the energy costs of composting may compare unfavorably with those for direct land application. It should also be noted that if the energy is from renewable sources such as biodiesel fuel or wind power, energy costs would be further minimized.
Of greater concern than energy requirements is the potential for fugitive GHGs to be emitted directly from the compost piles as they are decomposing. Both CH4 and N2O emissions from composting feedstocks have been observed. Methane is formed under severely anaerobic conditions. The formation of N2O, which has 296 times the global warming potential of CO2, is not as well understood. Nitrous oxide can be formed during both nitrification and denitrification reactions although it is more commonly produced during denitrification Nitrification is the reaction that turns organic nitrogen into ammonia and nitrate. Denitrification is the reaction that returns nitrate to its gas form. Both reactions will occur during composting. While CH4 is normally detected at the bottom of a compost pile where oxygen is absent, N2O will evolve closer to the surface of the pile, where some oxygen may still be present (Hao, 2001). It will also tend to form in cases where N is not limiting. Where N is in short supply, the microbes that are actively decomposing organics in the pile will scavenge available N for their own uses and release of nitrogen gas will be minimal.
From the range of studies published on this topic, some general trends are clear. More CH4 is formed when the compost feedstocks are wet. More N2O is formed when feedstocks are wet and also when less carbonaceous material is present. For example, composting manure with high moisture and low straw will produce more GHGs than composting manure with more straw in a drier pile (Sommer and Moller, 2000). As methane is formed where conditions are anaerobic, it will be more abundant at the bottom of a pile (Hao et al., 2001). Turning the pile will release the methane. However, turning also will ensure better aeration and therefore reduce methane production overall. A study with static piles without forced aeration showed very high methane release (Lopez-Real and Baptista, 1996). A cover of finished compost will also limit methane release as microbes in the finished compost will oxidize the methane before it is released into the atmosphere.
These results suggest that careful management of composting operations can significantly reduce or eliminate GHG emissions from compost piles. Keeping a pile dryer and well aerated also will accelerate stabilization and reduce odors. In general, good composting practices are also good practices for GHG reduction. A pile that is managed to ensure rapid decomposition and low odors also will have low GHG. Values from the literature suggest that maximum emissions from piles would be 2.5 percent of the initial C and 1.5 percent of the initial N to volatilize as CH4 and N2O. If a pile contains 75 percent organic matter on a dry weight basis with a C:N ratio of 30:1, this would translate to about one ton of C evolving as methane for each 100 dry tons. That same pile would have 0.02 tons of N that would evolve as N2O. It should be noted that these are conservative estimates and actual GHG release can easily be an order of magnitude lower.
Because using compost is good for so many things, it seems intuitively obvious that using compost should also reduce GHG emissions. However, reductions are difficult to quantify. A very detailed estimate of potential GHG related benefits from very specific uses of compost was laid out in a life cycle analysis of composting prepared by the Recycled Organics Unit at the University of New South Wales in Australia (Recycled Organics Unit, 2003). Different aspects of compost use, including potential savings in irrigation water and fertilizer, pesticide and herbicide usage, were included in the estimate. Increases in soil organic matter also were taken into consideration. Credits for each category were quantified for two specific end uses of compost products. Changes in water use as a result of compost application are detailed below.
When compost is added to soil, the water holding capacity of the soil increases. Infiltration also increases while runoff simultaneously decreases. A secondary effect of compost addition is reduced bulk density. This allows for more extensive root growth, which in turn suggests that plants will have access to a larger area of soil and the water contained in this expanded area. Finally, surface application of compost can act as a mulch, reducing evapotranspiration – effectively increasing soil water. Taking all of these factors into account, the quantity of water required to raise a crop is reduced. Reductions in water use of between 30 and 70 percent as a result of mulching are noted. Increases in water holding capacity also show a wide variation, based both on rate of compost applied as well as soil type.
Although it is clear that using compost will reduce the amount of water required to grow a crop, developing guidelines on how to quantify these reductions is difficult. From a GHG perspective, the credits associated with reduced water use would be related to the reduced power required to pump water to the field. Actual reductions would depend on how much compost is applied to the soil and how it is applied, i.e., incorporated or as a mulch. Different soil types, different crops and different climates also will effect how much water is required. Finally, management of individual farms will play a role. Different farmers will be more or less diligent when it comes to monitoring soil moisture status. Because of this high potential variability, it would seem that credits for use of compost would need to be granted to the individual users rather than the compost producer. Compost producers have little to no control over the use of their products unless it is used on their own farms.
Similar problems exist for quantifying credits for other potential GHG-saving uses of compost. Even if the compost has a nutrient value, it is not clear if the individual user will take this into account and reduce application of conventional fertilizers accordingly. The situation is similar for herbicide and pesticide use. In each case, it makes sense to look at the practices of the end user and grant credits based on individual practices.
The United Nations (through the Kyoto Protocol) has developed approved methods for quantifying and crediting composting projects that reduce methane emissions. The U.S. is still in the early stages of developing a generally accepted GHG accounting system that composters could use to assess their operations.
Composting can be a greenhouse gas conserving practice. Savings in GHG emissions as a result of composting operations are most dramatic when potential methane-emitting feedstocks are diverted from landfills or open storage lagoons into composting operations. The way that the current international GHG accounting system functions, if these potential methane-emitting feedstocks are diverted from direct land application to composting, they are not eligible for methane avoidance credits. Unlike landfilling or storage lagoons, land application is not a significant source of methane (so methane avoidance credits would not be valid).
The composting process itself is a source of emissions, coming from both use of equipment to set up and maintain compost piles as well as from gas emissions from piles during composting. In both cases, these emissions can be minimized by use of renewable energy sources like biodiesel fuel and by careful control of the compost process to eliminate anaerobic conditions. Although use of compost is a GHG friendly practice on many levels, difficulties in dictating how the compost is used and the resultant decrease in other inputs such as water and fertilizer suggest that these credits need to be determined on a farm-by-farm basis rather than granted to the compost generator.
Sally Brown is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Washington in Seattle. She will be expanding on this topic at the BioCycle West Coast Conference. She can be reached at slb@u.washington. edu. Scott Subler is President of Environmental Credit Corporation in State College, Pennsylvania. He can be reached at
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IN ORDER to qualify for carbon credits there are some basic rules that have to be followed:
o A practice must result in avoidance or reduction in releases of greenhouse gasses or sequestration of carbon into the soil.
o A practice must be new and different from conventional, business as usual.
o The practice has to be recognized by an official organization such as the Chicago Climate Exchange.
o Appropriate monitoring and accounting methods must be followed.
o No “cherry picking” allowed: a large company or municipality can’t just list their carbon friendly activity. The activity has to be part of a larger carbon accounting that covers the company or municipalities carbon footprint (this is not the case for smaller organizations or businesses).
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Ubuntu Indicators in openSUSE?
Nelson Marques, Fedora and openSUSE contributor, thinks Ubuntu indicators are the bee's knees. Actually, since Ubuntu is the dominant distribution in his corner of the world he thinks using some of its more familiar elements might help users migrate to openSUSE. He said, "We don’t want to make of openSUSE a ‘clone’ of Ubuntu, instead we want to make the openSUSE experience more close to what people already use."
One of the first Indicators to land into openSUSE is the Ubuntu Me Menu. This Indicator is used to to set your instant messaging status: available, away, busy, and so on. Along with the Me Menu, Marques has also packaged the Faenza-Dark icon theme and Ubuntu's Radiance Theme. He said of the Ubuntu theme, "This is the kind of polishing that makes Canonical successful." This element won't be default on openSUSE, but will be available through the package manager.
Another Indicator packaged and shared by Marques is the GNOME session manager. This applet allows users to manage or change their session status. This functionality is commonly seen in main system menus, but might be handy to those that use it more often. Common uses include switching session to another user, putting the machine asleep, or rebooting.
The next Indicator to land was the Messages. This is the one that puts email functionality right on the panel. Some options include Compose new message or open your Contact list. Indicator-messages works with at least Empathy and Evolution. Marques points to the assistance of Ken Vandine on this as proof that developers from Ubuntu are very cooperative with the community and in his words, "awesome and caring."
Another ported by Marques is the battery-status Indicator that tells uses how much of their battery power remains as well as settings for the current power profile such as Powersave or Performance. Finally, and arguably, the most handy is the Indicator-sound. Indicator-sound is the applet that puts multimedia controls on the panel and Marques said, "it works out of the box for Banshee."
Indicators seemed to be a popular addition to Ubuntu last developmental cycle and smart bets would have them popular in openSUSE as well. These packages are only going to be in play for openSUSE 11.4 milestone 4 and forward and some may not be in the main contrib section yet pending further testing. Putting functionality closer to users' fingertips seems to be a central theme running through Ubuntu development, and now openSUSE is in on the fun too. As Marques says, the main goal is to "improve users' Desktop experience..."
Susan Linton is a Linux writer and the owner of tuxmachines.org.
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Submitted by C.Marius (not verified) on Tue, 12/28/2010 - 20:27.
I ditched Ubuntu for OpenSUSE because I had a feeling I was using an OS designed for people "who cannot afford real windows".
I think C. Marius is nuts!
There is no category named "who cannot afford real windows". People, who use Linux don't usually need MS Windows!
By the way, Marius, is Open Suse that expensive, you had to pay money? Or was it free as free beer?
I strongly think you are not a Linux user!
my point of view
Hossam's picture
yast is the best and easy way to manage my pc, all tasks covered makes it so easy to configure my pc
but its package manager is little bit buggy and software always conflicts!
very limited packages with the default set of repository
simple, but making it too simple forces you to rely on command line for no so advanced tasks
best package manager comes with ubuntu!
more stable then opensuse
right now i use ubuntu and i cant go back to opensuse after all the effort to setup my pc the way i wanr hut sure i miss opensuse
Ubuntu is NOT openSUSE
Eric Yeoh's picture
I may not agree with the efforts of trying to Ubuntu-fy openSUSE but FOSS gives us this freedom. Let Mr. Marques do what he thinks is right. So as long it is GPL'ed it is ok. Don't bloody make it default is all I ask. Happy new year to all.
Please don't do it
C.Marius's picture
I ditched Ubuntu for OpenSUSE because I had a feeling I was using an OS designed for people "who cannot afford real windows". (Before Ubuntu I had been using Debian for years). Damn it I hate this feeling. I want to use a clear alternative to windows. Keep OpenSUSE distinct.
So what Default
Stuart's picture
Oh my goodness, isn't the glory of Linux platforms all about choice, so what has been done here, we have been given choice...install if you want, don't if you do not, it's not rocket science.
I am a long time user of Linux in one form or another, but I am in agreeance with the ease at which Ubuntu is able to be used, as my non tech wife finds it a great OS to use and has now joined the throngs of computer users thanks to the ease of use of Ubuntu, you have more choice these days on what you want from Linux than ever before, super user down to novice all have an OS that suits their needs now, didn't before.
Linux rules...kill Windows...unite in the cause!
guys, what packages I need to
Anonymous's picture
guys, what packages I need to install to take Ubuntu-like style in openSUSE?
Martin Owens's picture
It's curious to me how those who are dead set against indicators appear to not understand how they work. Since they have little to do with gnome applets and that interface is just one way they could theoretically be displayed.
I personally like my indicators through the standard dbus straw.
Its not a default- so why complain?
Anshul's picture
The Ubuntu indicators and enhancements are optional...so why complain if they're present in the repositories? If you want the stock GNOME desktop, thats what you get by default. FWIW, I'm in favor of some of the Ubuntu enhancements (Murrine themes, Metacity enhancements, Message Indicators etc)...not all.
Forget about indicators or not
Anonymous's picture
Forget about indicators or not.
Just use KDE and leave the gnome shell / unity fights to the natural born fighters.
After all, that's why gnome is born, the "fight" KDE, and no, I am NOT joking.
Not default
Susan 's picture
None of these will ship with the default openSUSE desktop. They are in contrib if anyone wants to install them.
Sorry if that wasn't clear.
NO x 2
Micah's picture
I'm with anonymous above. One of the reasons I left Ubuntu for OpenSUSE is because of how awful all of the indicators are and how they can't easily be removed without removing other things with them. Also, Ubuntu's sound applet is terrible -- why have the slider move horizontally? It's garbage.
This is very troublesome, but I'm sure if users make their opposition known then we won't see these turgid "innovations" incorporated into openSUSE 11.4.
NO. That god-dam stupid
Anonymous's picture
That god-dam stupid indicator crap is the reason i ditched ubuntu. I don't want to see decent distros like (open-)SUSE taking on the macbuntu fanboi jargon with facetwitmybookgwibberspace... social networking is all about leaking your data to the world, something which smart people do not do.
Fair enough to make a panel applet for it if you *wanted* to use it... but forcing it into the desktop panels with the sound, logout, shutdown menus (as ubuntu has done for the past 2 or 3 releases) is so f***ing annoying. They should at least be seperate applets... so anyone with a right-mind can simply delete it.
The applets are separate, and
Anonymous's picture
The applets are separate, and it's not default, users need to install them if they want to use them... they are just available in a repo for those who want to try them out.
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
For Your "Listening" Pleasure
Just had the following conversation: (sorry, it's kind of long)
Him: You've changed a lot. Looks like your vacation did you some good.
Me: Oh, really? Hm. I don't know what could have changed, but you're the second person in three days to tell me that.
Him: Yeah, you're even more beautiful than before.
Me: (Blushing) (Thinking: Seriously? How is it possible that people say things like this??)
Me: Ummm... thanks, that's nice.
Him: So, we should hang out this weekend. What do you have going on?
Me: Well, I'm busy Saturday night, so what about tomorrow?
Him: Okay.
we discuss the details of this...
Him: You have such a beautiful smile. You should share it with me.
Me: Umm... what?
Him: You should share it with me.
Me: (Thinking, "Okaaaay.). *Big smile in his direction.*
Him: You know, share.
Me: (Confused. Didn't I just grin at you?)
Me: I don't understand.
Him: You know. Share. Like if I have a glass of water, and mine is gone, you give me some of yours. Share. (He's almot yelling now, like that will help me understand the meaning of this very basic concept. I promise, fella, that's not the problem. I KNOW what the verb partager means.)
Me: (Great. He thinks I'm retarded. How am I the one who gets the toddler-style explanation in this conversation?)
Me: Okay.
Him: (Apparently needing to change subjects...) You're so beautiful. I should marry you.
Me: Uuummmmm... (can I un-do our date now? Remember two seconds ago when we had a really wierd communication problem? Let's not get married.). Sorry, that's not going to happen.
Him: Why not?
Me: (Seriously?) Because I am not looking for romance right now. I'm leaving in two months, and long-distance doesn't cut it for me.
Him: But what if you fell in love?
Me: (At this point, almost trying to squash any remaining hope.) Well, I don't fall in love easily or quickly.
Him: Oh. Okay.
First, enough with the wierd marriage comments. I find it to be a big turn-off that a) you think you want to marry me already and b)that your comment about marriage was directly related to a comment about my beauty. That's not a good enough reason to get married.
Second, it makes me feel really awkward that you keep talking about how beautiful I am. And it makes the compliment much less meaningful. I'm glad you think I'm pretty. But ease up a bit, because I still need to learn to gracefully take compliments.
Third, I insisted this evening that I am only looking for friendship. So, let's stick with the plan.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Street Photography
Street Photography is the topic of the month for April at Take-Out Photo.
Paris is definitely a great place to get some street photography in... and since my family was headed out to a few different places over Easter break, I kept this theme in mind and tried to get a few pictures in.
Some are more loose interpretations of street photography, and some offer a more traditional approach. I tried to use only manual settings, because one of my goals over the next year is to really feel at ease using manual exposure settings on my camera. As a result, some of them are not exposed quite right (or not at all right), or may have white balance issues, etc.
So here they are, sorted by location:
Paris: Charles de Gaulle Etoile (roundabout by the Arc de Triomphe)
The Champs Elysees. What better street to get a picture of traffic? Or, at least the lights of passing traffic...
Giverny (Monet's stomping ground)
Salzburg, Austria
This street in Salzburg requires the stores to have a special stylized store sign made up that hangs out perpendicular from the storefront. Even good ol' McDonald's had to design one.
A lil' game of chess in a square in Salzburg (but we walked through so many interconnected squares, I don't know which one this is.)
Prague, Czech Republic
In Prague they were still having their Easter Market and an Easter festival, so there were all kinds of booths out, including this guy who was weaving scarves, bags, blankets, and shirts. I bought myself a lil' teeny messenger-style bag. Then I went back and bought a bigger one.
Another artisan at the Easter Market was this blacksmith who was making ornate doorbells. Actual bells to hang outside your front door for visitors to ring. Very cool.
The pictures above and below were taken within the Prague Castle museum area. The music was really fantastic, and we bought a CD. I love how enthusiastic the flautist (I think that's a flute) is in the picture below. It was so fun to watch.
Vienna, Austria
Walking through the grounds of one section of the enormous Hapsburg palace in Vienna, we came across a lighting crew. Obviously there was some kind of photo shoot or filming going on inside... but we couldn't figure out what it was.
Then in the art museum (also built by the Hapsburgs) I came across this man who was creating a replica of the painting by his right shoulder. It was amazingly accurate, but a bit brighter, which I loved. What talent. And patience.
Hallstatt, Austria. (Such a cool village. More on that later--it gets its own post.)
Hallstatt is the dead-end of a road that snakes around the lake you can see below. It was a mining town, and is built up the side of the hill. So, staircases like the one pictured above, are the streets. Incredibly charming village, but I'm thinking it would be less charming if I had to lug groceries or -- heaven forbid -- something like a washing machine to my house.
Tourist season wasn't quite in full swing when we were there, and I liked how this cafe looked somewhat deserted. You can see the orange lanters above that hint at what the ambience must be like on a calm summer evening... but not in early April. :)
Strasbourg, France
Free hugs in Strasbourg!
Dresden, Germany
I thought it was kind of cool that this guy was just dancing away in the street, headphones in his ears. My dad thought it was odd.
I think this guy did, too. (I actually didn't even notice that he and his daughter were going to walk into the frame--but I think it makes the picture even better to see someone else's reaction to the dancing.)
Thanks, Marc, for having such a cool Monthly Special for April! It was a lot of fun to try my hand at street photography.
Ye Shall Know Me by My Earrings
Today I was walking down the sidewalk, enjoying the feel of the mist-like rain that was falling on the city, when a young man doing street-contacting for some sort of national organization stopped me.
Him: "Mademoiselle?" (Just as I am walking past him)
Me: "Oui?" (Doing a 180 to face him)
H: How are you?
M: Fine, thanks, how are you.
H: Super.
M: Good.
H: You're not French are you?
M: (Thinking: You CANNOT be serious. I can't even manage to say HELLO without sounding like an American?!)
M: (Out Loud) No, I'm not. (Hoping I look confused as to why he's saying this)
H: Well, it's actually because of your earrings.
M: My earrings? (Oh, of COURSE it was my earrings...naturally.)
H: Yeah. French women don't wear earrings like that.
M: (Out loud) Oh. (Thinking: Oh, yeah. I forgot how French women don't like color.)
H: They look like candy.
M: Hm.
H: Well, since you're not French, I can't give you my spiel, so have a great day!
M: You, too.
So, next time you see someone wearing earrings like these*:
you can safely assume that, though they may not be American, above all... they aren't French.
*Yes, those are the actual "candy" earrings I am wearing today
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Spring Blossoms
So, I kind of like this picture. Even though it's REALLY overexposed. Maybe I'll print it and frame it. Maybe.
Taken between the Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees Clemenceau Metro stop by the Grand Palais.
Less Morbid, but Still focused on the Dead
We went. It was fast. And cold.
Here is Amy posing with a spliced model of the Pantheon.
The end.
I See Dead People
The unassuming entrance to the Catacombs
Me quaking in my boots
Amy laughing in the face of Death. Ha!
Climbing the never-ending spiral staircase to the exit.
Arc de Triomphe
Amy and I also paid a little visit to the Arc de Triomphe and its 284 stairs. The reward it definitely worth the effort.
Plus, after about 230 stairs, you get a little break, and you can look at this cool interacive display.
It's an interactive display of all the arches in the world. In the lower right corner of the picture you can see the touch-screen display of the world. By touching a continent, it then zooms in on that continent, and you can then click on little "Arc de Triomphe" icons to see pictures, locations, and the reason why each arch was erected. Cool, right?
Then there are only a few stairs left to climb and you get to enjoy the views.
Good timing means you can see the Eiffel Tower sparkle from an excellent vantage point.
We also caught the last hint of the sunset as the sun set behind La Defense. Rose colored skies make the business district look almost... pretty. It's a cool skyline to contrast with the color of the sky, at least.
Amy on the top of the Arc
Me on the top of the Arc
Ghostly lights of traffic circulating around the 12-lane roundabout that surrounds the Arc de Triomphe. Not the best picture, technically speaking, but I really like it because A) for once, I managed to get a reasonable straight horizon line, and B) it's mostly symmetrical.
So, there you have it. 284 stairs, a few pics, 12 lanes of traffic, and 2 tired sisters.
First Sunday = FREE
On the first Sunday of each month, all of the state-run museums in France are free. So, after Ames and I go-karted (okay, it was a golf cart...) our way through the gardens of Versailles, we hopped the RER back to the city and went to the Rodin Museum and the Picasso Museum.
The Rodin Museum was amazing. I highly recommend it as a 2-hour stop if you are ever in Paris. (It will only take 2 hours if you have a short wait to get in, and you like to look at and think about the sculptures. If you are like my father and jet through museums at the speed of light, this museum will take you 30 minutes once you get in, including the beautiful gardens).
Oh, also... many of the major works presented inside the house are presented in their final versions in the gardens. It's only 1 Euro to go in the gardens... if you're looking to save money and time. (You're welcome.)
A view of the back of the house from the gardens.
Amy being a statue in the gardens (with a tree growing out of her head. Sorry, Ames.)
The Thinker
Creepy fish-face lady
Just a little taste of what the interior of the house looks like. I'm sure it was in much better condition when it was inhabited... but it's still beautiful.
The Kiss
This one is called "The Hand of God" and it is shaping the forms of Adam and Eve. It is also on a turntable pedestal and displayed in front of a large mirror, because Rodin intended for this sculpture to be viewed from all sides. You can see the back of the sculpture reflected in the mirror (And I can't tell you how many evil stares Amy and I got when we moved the turntable. It's OKAY, people!! This is actually allowed!!)
The Cathedral (formed with two right hands)
The Picasso Museum is, in my opinion, completely skippable. There are several reasons I came to this conclusion:
1) The layout is horribly tangled, so you have to cross through rooms you've already been in (and disrupt people who are trying to stop and look while you, annoyed, have to walk through the room YET AGAIN)
2) No air conditioning, too many people, and no open windows. Stuffy, hot, and altogether unpleasant.
3) I found the presentation of the works to be jumbled and I couldn't make sense of it. Was it chronological? By theme? Were Picasso's works presented next to art he had acquired that specifically influenced those works? Or was it purposefully chaotic? Maybe that was the point.
Either way, photography wasn't allowed in the museum, so here is a quick view of the front facade (which looks like it's being renovated... let's hope that's why the inside of the museum is such a mess).
and a clandestine picture of a painting from the museum. This was housed in a room the size of a small bathroom... and apparently no museum staff was relegated to sit there all day. So, yep. I took a picture.
I'm not a huge Picasso fan to begin with--though there were some works (mainly sculptures) in the museum that I liked. Overall, I would say that if you're not an art fanatic or a big Picasso fan, you can feel good about leaving this one behind.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
The Gardens and Fountains of Versailles
On Sunday Amy and I went to Versailles to see the fountains play. We rented a little golf cart so we could get through all of the gardens faster, because on the first Sunday of each month all state museums are free, and we wanted to get back to city quickly so we could get in a couple of other museums. Here are some highlights from Versailles:
How random is this? I almost liked it, but then I didn't. It's just a bunch of different colored hoses hooked to some metal rings to become a fountain. It looked better from farther away.
You can barely even tell, but the boxy shape behind the fountain spray is the castle... waaaay back up at the beginning of the gardens.
Turning at the same fountain, but in the opposite direciton, you can enjoy the seemingly infinite view of the rest of the gardens.
Amy in one of the gardens by awesomely sculpted potted shrubbery.
Same garden. This time an awesomely sculpted fountain.
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This is a list of minor characters appearing in the many series of TYPE-MOON.
Carnival PhantasmEdit
Characters in the Carnival Phantasm.
Neco-Arc BubblesEdit
Nasuverse character
Neco-Arc Bubbles
Japanese name: ネコアルク・バブルス
Franchise: Take Moon
Appears in: Carnival Phantasm
Japanese VA: Kumi Sakuma
Character type: Neco
Gender: Female
Neco-Arc Bubbles (ネコアルク・バブルス, Neko-Aruku Baburusu?) is a Neco-Arc featured in Carnival Phantasm. She doesn't speak, and her only dialogue consists of an enthusiastically intoned "Un-Un-Un!!" ("Yeah-Yeah-Yeah!!") as she rapidly nods in agreement to any comment. She is voiced by Kumi Sakuma, who also voices Ciel.
Neco-Arc DestinyEdit
Nasuverse character
Neco-Arc Destiny
Japanese name: ネコアルク・ディスティニー
Franchise: Take Moon
Appears in: Carnival Phantasm
Japanese VA: Atsuko Tanaka
Character type: Neco
Gender: Female
Neco-Arc Destiny (ネコアルク・ディスティニー, Neko-Aruku Disutinī?) is a pink Neco-Arc featured in Carnival Phantasm. She is voiced by Atsuko Tanaka, who also voices Caster. She is somewhat a drama queen, and often cries about things like 'love and money' or 'we all look the same.
Neco-Arc EvolutionEdit
Nasuverse character
Neco-Arc Evolution
Japanese name: ネコアルク・エボリューション
Franchise: Take Moon
Appears in: Carnival Phantasm
Japanese VA: Kenji Nojima
Character type: Neco
Gender: Male
Neco-Arc Evolution (ネコアルク・エボリューション, Neko-Aruku Eboryūshon?) is a black Neco-Arc featured in Carnival Phantasm. He is an otaku who is particularly obsessed with Phantas-Moon. Unlike the other four Neco-Arcs of Ahnenerbe, he is not part of their group. While he speaks to them with familiarity, they have no idea of his identity. He is voiced by Kenji Nojima, who also voices Shiki Tohno.
Fate IEdit
Original characters in the Fate series, including Fate/stay night, Fate/hollow ataraxia, Fate/Zero, Fate/Extra, Fate/Apocrypha, Fate/strange fake, Fate/Grand Order, and other related stories.
Alma PetresiaEdit
Alma Petresia (アルマ・ペトレシア, Aruma Petoreshia?) is Christian sister who works at the church under the authority of the Holy Church in Trifas. She is completely unrelated to the Church's Executors or the Assembly of the Eighth Sacrament, and was merely ordered, “For now, watch over the situation of this town”. She never investigated matters unnecessarily, simply ignoring the existence of the magi in town and passing several decades there in an unconcerned manner. Naturally, she is not able to get excited and passionate at her age. Just when she thought that, she received a shock from Ruler who appeared before her suddenly. When Alma first saw her, she realized with a glance that she was the esteemed saint Jeanne d’Arc and almost fainted.[1]
• Althea
Althea (アルツィア, Arutsia?) is a female homunculus of Yggdmillennia. The homunculi created by Gordes have somewhat varied personalities and abilities, and Althea is a model that excels in magecraft. Her personality is exactly like that of a homunculus: reserved, yet wicked tongued. The homunculus who aided in searching for Assassin of Black. After the war, she went with Caules to London. In London, she basically helps with household chores. She is also responsible for helping with Caules’ magecraft, but she has taken up a part-time job searching for familiars with magecraft.[2]
Association DirectorEdit
The unnamed Director (院長, Inchō?) of the Mage's Association, the person of person of highest position in the Clock Tower, has been the same person for the two thousand years since the founding of the Association, and because of this is thought to be something more than human.[3] He apparently has a high amount of Magic Circuits and power. When compared to the powerful Barthomeloi Lorelei, it is said that if "it was just magical circuits" she will "even surpass" the Director.[4]
Nasuverse character
Japanese name: ボンベ
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: Fate/Grand Order
Gender: Male
Bombay (ボンベ, Bonbe?) appears in Okeanus singularity in Fate/Grand Order, he serves under Francis Drake.
Cardinal LaurentisEdit
Cardinal Laurentis (レンティス枢機卿, Rentisu-sūkikyō?) is a cardinal of the Church, known for utilizing trickery and working behind the scenes for the Church's benefit. Within the world of Fate/Extra, he has begrudgingly become the Pope as of the 2030s, acting as the leader of the organization as a whole and keeping a good relationship with the Harwey family. In regard to not wishing to becoming the Pope, he felt that "I'm such an atrocious fellow that it's ridiculous to think that I could be the successor of the Pope."
Nasuverse character
Japanese name: カーシュラ
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: Fate/strange fake
Character type: Human, Magus, Master
Gender: Male
Cashura (カーシュラ, Kashūra?) is a character who appears in Fate/strange fake. He is a magus who works for the US government and summoned Saber in the False Holy Grail War.
Cashura tried to summon King Arthur for the False Holy Grail War, but was killed by Assassin, leaving the summoning incomplete. Because of the incomplete summoning, Richard I was summoned instead.
Chishiki MabiEdit
• Chishiki Mabi
Chishiki Mabi (間目 智識, Mabi Chishiki?, localized as "Sharon Tipps") is the Librarian NPC of the Moon Cell.
Dilo (ディーロ, Dīro?) is a bishop of the Church who is sent to Fuyuki to act as overseer after Kirei Kotomine's death. After the Heaven's Feel route, he is referred to as Kirei's successor and stays for at least two years, while he only stays for six months during Fate/hollow ataraxia and notes he is only a temporary overseer until a more appropriate replacement priest for such a small church is decided. He described as a kind old man who is very fond of Sakura, and he teaches her magecraft during the two years after the end of the Heaven's Feel route.[5][6] Twenty years before the False Holy Grail War, Dilo saved the life of Hansa Cervantes.
Father SimonEdit
Father Simon (シモン神父, Shimon-shinpu?), voiced by Shinya Fukumatsu, is the local priest living on Alimango Island. He has known Shirley for a number of years, having taught her reading and writing in the stead of actual schooling. It is unknown if he has a connection to the supernatural side of the Church, but he is extremely wary of Norikata Emiya, warning Shirley to stay away from him or lest be "ensnared by the devil" by working at his house. He gives her a silver knife for her own protection. Upon the outbreak of ghouls on the island, Kiritsugu Emiya goes to him for help, and Simon contacting others eventually leads to the Enforcers of the Mage's Association and Executors of the Church purging the island. He later becomes a ghoul as he moves to warn the villagers, and he is killed by Natalia Kaminski.
Gai GotouEdit
Nasuverse character
Gai Gotou
Japanese name: 後藤 劾以
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: Fate/stay night
Japanese VA: Masanori Katsuragi [Note 1]
Mitsuhiro Ichiki [Note 2]
Character type: Human
Gender: Male
Gai Gotou (後藤 劾以, Gotō Gai?) is one of Shirou Emiya's classmates in class 2-C at Homurahara Academy. He is a happy-go-lucky person who is easily influenced by TV, favoring the period drama Abarenbō Shōgun, changing his behaviors daily simply because of what he watched the previous night.[7] He only briefly appears in the Unlimited Blade Works route after Shirou and Rin Tohsaka form their official alliance. Along with other students, he notices Rin waiting in the hallway, and he describes her feelings of frustration of Shirou not noticing her from her expression and posture in such an overly-accurate and ridiculous way that Shirou questions if he was a general in his previous life. If Shirou hides from her, Gotou and the other students continue to narrate her actions until she attacks Shirou with an eraser that flips Shirou over his desk, causing Gotou to think Shirou was performing a "ninja move" and asks to be able to learn it from him. He did not have a design in the original visual novel, and he only obtained one in the first anime adaptation.
Gaisuke GakumazawaEdit
Gaisuke Gakumazawa (嶽間沢 凱介, Gakumazawa Gaisuke?) is the older brother of Tatsuko Gakumazawa and the second son of the family.
Gazamy (ガザミィ, Gazamyi?), the Evil Spook (悪霊, Akuryō?, Evil spirit), is a Magus that is considered to be the greatest disaster of the Mage's Association. While he is not that dangerous as a person, he has a magic attribute that is more troublesome to magi than any other ever recorded. He has been locked away in the bottom of London Tower due to this reason. While he has not appeared in any Type-Moon works, Fate/complete material III suggests he will have a role eventually.[8]
Golden Fuyuki-kunEdit
• Golden Fuyuki-kun
• Golden Fuyuki-kun scaring children
Golden Fuyuki-kun (ごーるでん冬木くん, Gōruden Fuyuki-kun?) is a parody version of Gilgamesh featured in the TMitter 2010 April Fools' Day joke. He is a mascot character that scares children.
Gouto GakumazawaEdit
Gouto Gakumazawa (嶽間沢 豪兎, Gakumazawa Gōto?) is the father of Tatsuko Gakumazawa.
Hibari KuriharaEdit
Hibari Kurihara (栗原 火雀, Kurihara Hibari?) is the sister of Suzuka Kurihara.
Ikuyo YuutouEdit
• Ikuyo Yuutou
Ikuyo Yuutou (有稲 幾夜, Yūtō Ikuyo?, localized as "Arina Savant") is the Manager NPC of the Moon Cell.
Kaede MakideraEdit
Nasuverse character
Kaede Makidera
Japanese name: 蒔寺 楓
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: All Around Type-Moon
Fate/hollow ataraxia
Fate/school life
Fate/stay night
Japanese VA: Michiru Yuimoto
English VA: Erica Lindbeck
Character type: Human
Gender: Female
Height: 163 cm
Weight: 49 kg
Three sizes: B72/W56/H78
Kaede Makidera (蒔寺 楓, Makidera Kaede?) is a beautiful but loud and obnoxious sprinter. A member of Class 2-A's famed track girl trio. She is the track team's star sprinter, and she wishes people would call her the "Black Panther of Homura" while her actual nickname is just "Maki".
She is a friend of Rin Tohsaka and she's scheming at making her as her best friend, and she sees Ayako Mitsuzuri as a rival. Her hobby is collecting wind chimes, and she loves working with glass. Perhaps because her tastes intersect with Rin's on that point, the two often go around visiting antique shops together on their days off and the two often go window-shopping together.[9]
She is energetic, likes competition, and tries to lead the members of their trio. She can't really stand failures. She is not academically brilliant and has poor marks at school. In the Fate/school life spinoff, she is depicted as receiving high marks only in History class.
Kane HimuroEdit
Nasuverse character
Kane Himuro
Japanese name: 氷室 鐘
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: All Around Type-Moon
Fate/hollow ataraxia
Fate/school life
Fate/stay night
Japanese VA: Rie Nakagawa
English VA: Dorothy Fahn
Character type: Human
Gender: Female
Height: 157 cm
Weight: 48 kg
Three sizes: B84/W56/H85
Kane Himuro (氷室 鐘, Himuro Kane?) is a student at Homurahara School. She is a friend of Yukika Saegusa and Kaede Makidera, they are known as Class 2-A's famed track girl trio and she generally plays the straight man of the group. She is the track team's high-jumping ace. If you're wondering whether or not she hates having such an old-fashioned name as "Kane", she's actually really fond of it. It seems she actually wants to paint pictures, but was strong-armed into joining the track team by Kaede.[10]
She is considerate and intelligent. She is the brains of the trio. She is quiet, reserved, and doesn't speak that much as well. She is Minori's best friend and has a passion for gossip, especially if it involves those around her. She stars in her own spin-off series, Fate/school life, which displays her in a much more comical light along with her friends.
Kobayashi (小林, ?), voiced by Sho Okumura, is a Third Class Lieutenant in the JSDF. His call sign is Diablo II, and he pilots a Mitsubishi F-15J. Along with Ougi, he is called back from border patrol for a requested disaster relief operation, and he is unnerved by the report of it being a monster. He requests permission to fight if the report is true, and is unnerved by Ougi's death flag remark. Upon reaching the monster, he makes a descent to better see it through the mist. With an opponent not of modern technology, he is unable to even gauge or react to its tentacles instantly reaching for him. He is only able to scream as he loses control and his jet is absorbed into the body of the creature.
Nasuverse character
Fate zero ep10 kotone
Japanese name: コトネ
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: Fate/Zero
Japanese VA: Asami Seto
Character type: Human
Gender: Female
Kotone (コトネ, ?) is a second grade female student that attends Yatsushirodai Elementary School (八代台小学校, Yatsushirodai Shōgakkō?), just outside Fuyuki City. She is a close friend and classmate of Rin Tohsaka during Rin's stay with her maternal grandparents during the events of Fate/Zero. Rin feels very proud of the trust and respect Kotone has for her. She feels it is good opportunity to put her family creed into action by standing up for Kotone, such as when she is bullied by the boys of their class or when the librarian forces work onto her. Kotone eventually vanishes from school much like many other children of the area. She is taken by Ryuunosuke Uryuu and Caster for use in their various human projects and sacrifices. Rin realizes the disappearances are related to Holy Grail War in some way, and feels that she is the only one able to help her.
Rin ventures into the city to search for her alone. It is implied that Kotone meets the same gruesome fate as most of Ryuunosuke and Caster's other victims during the novel. Rin begins to despair that the hope of finding her alive is slim, and eventually even thinks that she should have aimed to find her remains in the first place. She is never referenced again afterward. The anime version of the events play out differently, as Rin manages to follow Ryuunosuke to an old building where he is keeping a number of children. She finds Kotone among them, and she manages to save them all by shattering the magecraft that was holding them in a trance. Kotone returns to school afterward with the other victims. She was originally named Satsuki in the first draft until it was remembered that Satsuki Yumizuka has that name.[11]
Krishna (クリシュナ, Kurishuna?) is the dorm supervisor of Gray's dorm at the Mage's Association. Gray describes him as someone who is obsessed with helping people, and comments that he is good at cooking.
Nasuverse character
Japanese name: レティシア
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: Fate/Apocrypha
Character type: Human
Gender: Female
Laeticia (レティシア, Retishia?) is an ordinary French girl who got dragged in the Great Holy Grail War, after Ruler chose her as her possession vessel. She's a decent and honest person who has no Magic Circuits, but her religious piety alone surpasses that of others. Though she has lived an extremely normal life, she loaned her body upon Jeanne d'Arc's request. Her facial features and style is only partly similar to Ruler's. Due the effects of the possession, her body was somewhat changed to match Ruler's.
Despite being dragged into the Great Holy Grail War, emotionally it was like watching a movie inside a dream for her. She served as the witness to Ruler and Sieg's relationship, and she was, in a certain sense, the final stronghold for Jeanne, a sheep that allowed Jeanne not to notice her own feelings of love.
After Ruler left her body, her appearance returned to normal and her memories of the Great Holy Grail War vanished. Despite this, she found a direction for her prayers in the form of wishing that "those two may find happiness together", and she prays believing in such small miracles every day.[12]
Marisbilly AnimusphereEdit
Marisbilly Animusphere (マリスビリー・アニムスフィア, Marisubirī Animusufia?) is a magus and the father of Olga Marie Animusphere and the founder of the Chaldea Security Organization. In the Fate/Grand Order timeline, he won the first Fuyuki Holy Grail War of 2004 and was the Master of the Caster Servant Solomon. He used the Holy Grail to wish for the money needed to set up the Chaldea Security Organization. Though he knew the truth about using his Command Spells to force his Servant to commit suicide and start Heaven's Feel, he instead chose to fulfill the propaganda of the Three Founding Families and wish for something only within this world, allowing Solomon to make his own wish and incarnate himself as the human being Romani Archaman. He was found dead in his office five years before the events of Fate/Grand Order after committing suicide for some unknown reason, but Sherlock Holmes suspects that it was actually a murder that was arranged to look like a suicide.[13]
Master of Copenhagen (コペンハーゲンのマスター, Kopenhāgen no Masutā?) is the owner of the Copenhagen, a liquor store and bar that has employed Shirou Emiya for five years. He is the father of Otoko Hotaruzuka, who is also employed there. He is very generous to Shirou when paying him, willingly paying him a weeks worth of pay for only three hours of work, and he was the only person to hire Shirou after Kiritsugu's death made him feel a responsibility to pay for his own expenses. He likes sweet foods while his daughter likes spicy food, making Shirou see them as a well balanced family.
Minori MitsuzuriEdit
Nasuverse character
Minori Mitsuzuri
Japanese name: 美綴 実典
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: Fate/hollow ataraxia
Character type: Human
Gender: Male
Height: 175cm[14]
Weight: 65kg[14]
Bloodline: N/A
Minori Mitsuzuri (美綴 実典, Mitsuzuri Minori?) is the younger brother of Ayako Mitsuzuri, a Homurahara student and a member of the Archery Club. He has a crush on Sakura Matou, and perceives Shirou Emiya as his rival. He becomes the captain of the Archery Club after Sakura graduated.
Minori is somehow shy, but he might be also a bit aggressive, especially with people he doesn't really like or trust (like Shirou for instance). He does not show any particular affection to his sister, although he greatly loves and respects her.
Mr. and Mrs. KuruokaEdit
The Kuruoka Couple (繰丘夫妻, Kuruoka Fusai?) are the parents of Tubaki Kuruoka. They planned on becoming Masters in the False Holy Grail War by summoning Qin Shi Huang, but their daughter obtained Command Spells and summoned Rider, who quickly infected them and brought them into Tubaki's dream world.
Nanami MoriyamaEdit
Nanami Moriyama (森山 奈菜巳, Moriyama Nanami?) is the sister of Nanaki Moriyama from Fate/kaleid liner PRISMA☆ILLYA. She attends the same school as Shirou and Rin, and she shows affection towards Shirou, much to Rin and Luvia's displeasure.
Norikata EmiyaEdit
Nasuverse character
Norikata Emiya
Kiritsugu father's Norikata
Japanese name: 衛宮 矩賢
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: Fate/Zero
Japanese VA: Isshin Chiba
English VA: Kirk Thornton
Character type: Human, Magus
Gender: Male
Bloodline: Emiya
Norikata Emiya (衛宮 矩賢, Emiya Norikata?) is the father of Kiritsugu and fourth head of the Emiya family. He is a genius who rose to the rank of receiving a Sealing Designation even though he is only the fourth generation, a relatively shallow generation compared to more esteemed families. He managed to evade the enforcers for twenty years despite being actively hunted the entire duration of time, but his wife was slain by the enforcers shortly after Kiritsugu's birth. He eventually settled and hid on a small southern island, Alimango Island, with Kiritsugu while working on a potion to make the drinker into a Dead Apostle, so that he may continue his work for as long as he needs with the immortality. He had Shirley working as his assistant, and due to her overeagerness, she drank one of his experimental potions. After the outbreak of the Dead on the island, he is assassinated by his son before he can escape and resume his research elsewhere.
He researched Time Manipulation, manipulation inside the body or possibly small cause-and-effect, in his quest to reach the Root as had his ancestors. The Emiya's magecraft works by accelerating or slowing the flow of time inside a Reality Marble free from the world’s interference. Thorough investigation lead him to the realization that a Bounded Field that was minimized until resistance was almost zero could allow the flow of time to be accelerated without limit. He believed that reaching the Root was possible, right before observing the universe's end. While the theory was promising, such an experiment would have required hundreds of years to finish, leading him to resolve the issue of life span by exploring methods to become a Dead Apostle.[15]
Odd BorzakEdit
Nasuverse character
Odd Borzak
Japanese name: オッド・ボルザーク
Also known as: Demonic Bee User
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: Fate/Zero
Character type: Dead Apostle, Magus
Gender: Male
Odd Borzak (オッド・ボルザーク, Oddo Boruzāku?, also romanized as "Odd Vorzak"), the Demonic Bee User, is a Dead Apostle and magus. He manipulates Demonic Bees (死徒蜂, Shito Hachi?), familiars that use poisonous stingers to increase the number of Ghouls under his power. Considered to be very dangerous, he brings destruction where he travels, having wiped out a town once. He was once sought by Natalia Kaminski, but she failed to capture him. He later changed his name and face to conceal himself as an ordinary person without leaving an information trail. The Association later obtains information that he is taking Flight A300 from Paris to New York to meet with allies, and puts out a large bounty for him. Natalia and Kiritsugu Emiya accept it, with Kiritsugu traveling to New York to investigate his false identity and kill his allies.
Though his identity and face are unknown, Natalia accepts the task of finding him on with plane among 287 passengers. Natalia finds and neutralizes him from behind without issue, and manages to destroy the bees placed into his luggage. Her plan fails after it turns out that he had kept more bees inside his body, which proceed to turn the passengers into Ghouls. Though Natalia manages to survive and take control of the plane, it is shot down by Kiritsugu to remove any possibility of the bees escaping into New York.
Ougi (仰木, Ōgi?), voiced by Go Inoue, is a First Class Lieutenant in the JSDF. His call sign is Diablo I, and he pilots a Mitsubishi F-15J. Along with Kobayashi, he is called back from border patrol for a requested disaster relief operation, and he is bewildered by the report of it being a monster. Having to follow orders no matter the validity, they head towards the operation, with Ougi saying “If this is a monster film, we are surely the roles which will be killed. The underdogs from Ultraman.” Upon seeing the monster and a strange UFO, he lacks the understanding to explain the situation.
With Kobayashi's jet being swallowed, he loses his mind, left "solely with a perception alien to common sense." Feeling the "eyes" of the monster upon him, he engages it to kill it before it can kill him. Having lost all sense of himself, he cuts off communication and prepares to become a "God of Death" to avenge Kobayashi and fire all of his weapons at the enemy. Before he can act, his battle instincts that are pushed to the limits tell him that there is something behind him, but that delivers the final blow to his shattered psyche in seeing Berserker's hatred filled gaze staring into the cockpit. He lets out a final scream that reaches no one as Berserker takes it over, and later dies during the intense force of Berserker battling the Vimana.
Reiichi GakumazawaEdit
Reiichi Gakumazawa (嶽間沢 黎一, Gakumazawa Reiichi?) is the older brother of Tatsuko Gakumazawa and the eldest son of the family.
Reikan RyuudouEdit
Nasuverse character
Reikan Ryuudou
Japanese name: 柳洞 零観
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: Fate/hollow ataraxia
Character type: Human
Gender: Male
Height: 189cm[14]
Weight: 90kg[14]
Bloodline: N/A
Reikan Ryuudou (柳洞 零観, Ryūdō Reikan?) is Issei's older brother and a judo specialist. His personality is similar to that of Fate/zero's Rider and he is more broadminded than his brother. There have been times when he's asked Taiga for a date and then ended up in the hospital thanks to her father's subordinates.
Reikan is a very responsible person. Issei tries to act in the same manner and follows him as a role model. Reikan is very fond of martial arts, training frequently with Souichirou, and takes his role and his duties very seriously. He dislikes having a woman, Caster, living in the temple, but he does not dislike her personally.
Ryuudou FatherEdit
Ryuudou Father
Ryuudou Father
Ryuudou Father (柳洞父, Ryūdō-chichi?) is the unnamed father of Issei Ryuudou and Reikan Ryuudou and the high priest of Ryuudou Temple. He is an acquaintance of Raiga Fujimura, said to be trying to "not lose to him" by taking a spiritual journey to another mountain temple, and their relationship is described as "downright murderous." Like Raiga, he is fond of Shirou Emiya.[16] Along with Raiga, he put a great deal of effort into Kiritsugu Emiya's funeral plans and chose the temple graveyard for his tombstone.[17]
Serge (セルジュ, Seruju?) is an elderly man living in Trifas who opens his home to Sieg and Ruler.
Sutera GakumazawaEdit
Sutera Gakumazawa (嶽間沢 ステラ, Gakumazawa Sutera?) is the mother of Tatsuko Gakumazawa.
Taiga's fatherEdit
Taiga Fujimura's unnamed father is a member of the Fujimura Group led by Raiga Fujimura. He was adopted into the family as a son-in-law, and he is described as "reliable, taciturn giant of a man."
Tamaki KitanoEdit
Tamaki Kitano
Tamaki Kitano is the younger sister of Tatsumi Kitano who is a Master in the Holy Grail War of 1991 in Fate/Prototype: Fragments of Blue and Silver. Tamaki only appears in one of the bonus acts.
She first appears on a train heading towards Setagaya, after not hearing from her brother for a while. Unaware that Tatsumi has been killed and turned into a Living Dead, Tamaki goes to his apartment to check on him. Finding him not there, she is disturbed to find a goodbye memo in one of her brother's notebooks.
After contemplating on whether or not she should call the police, Tamaki decides to go buy some groceries, make dinner, and stay the night at her brother's apartment. Ringing up her mother who is worried sick about both her and Tatsumi, Tamaki then proceeds to stay the night. In the morning, Tamaki leaves a note for her brother which states her and her mother's concerns for Tatsumi and desires for him to contact them, before heading back home.
• Toole
Toole (トゥール, Tūru?) is a female homunculus of Yggdmillennia.
One of the homunculi created by Gordes. Though her Magic Circuits are meager, she excels in fighting ability and inspiration, so she was selected as a commander. Just as told in the novels, battle-type homunculi have extremely short lifespans, with a limit of two to three months of life.[18] For a homunculus, she has a neat and lively personality. If we were describing her using visual novel or light novel terminology, then she would be the “female teacher-type who has sex appeal, but is unfortunately coarse and ill-mannered”.
At Gordes’ request, she has taken charge of thoroughly beating up his son. Naturally, his wife protested when their son was beat up, so Toole beat her up and beat up Gordes too while she was at it, winning supremacy over their family. It is said that, for three months, this homunculus stood at the top of the Musik family.[18]
Touki SisigouEdit
Touki Sisigou (獅子劫 燈貴, Shishigō Tōki?) is the father of Kairi Sisigou. He had been highly praised at the Clock Tower.
Wolf's creatorEdit
The unnamed creator of the Wolf Master of the False Holy Grail War is a magus seeking to become a Master in the war until his supposed catalyst, the Wolf, gains Command Spells and escapes. He almost manages to retake the Command Spells until it summons Lancer, who lets the magus live. He is then subsequently killed by Faldeus Dioland.
Yukika SaegusaEdit
Nasuverse character
Yukika Saegusa
Japanese name: 三枝 由紀香
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: Fate/hollow ataraxia
Fate/school life
Fate/stay night
Japanese VA: Eri Nakao
English VA: Jessica DiCicco
Character type: Human
Gender: Female
Height: 155 cm
Weight: 39 kg
Three sizes: B75/W57/H78
Yukika Saegusa (三枝 由紀香, Saegusa Yukika?) is the gentle manager of the Track Team, warmly loved by the majority of her class. She is a female student of Second year Class A in Homurahara Academy. She is the mascot girl of the Class 2-A's famed track girl trio. Originally she supposed to join the Cooking Club, but she became the manager of the Cross-country Club at Makidera's insistence. Just like her appearance, she is extremely bad at sports.
Yukika is a shy, patient, and mature girl. Although she lived in poverty, her heart shone brighter than the most lustrous silk. Consequently, her smile healed those around her. While she is not an honor student, she respects and she looked up to her classmate Rin Tohsaka in awe. She had several younger brothers of various ages. She's very affectionate towards her younger brothers and she spends a lot of her free time looking after them.[19]
Fate IIEdit
Abe no SeimeiEdit
Abe no Seimei (安倍晴明, ?) is an Onmyouji in the Heian period. He is described as a handsome man with shifty eyes and a soul black as the underworld.
He had been investigating the cause of Emperor Toba's mysterious illness. He exposed Mizukume as a Kitsune.
Due a series of disappearances of young men and princesses taking place in the imperial capital, Abe no Seimei performed a divination and ascertained that it was the doing of Shuten-douji.
Akuji no TakamaruEdit
Akuji no Takamaru (悪路の高丸, ? lit. "Takamaru of the Evil Path") is an Oni who lived during the Heian Period. He was slain by Suzuka Gozen and Sakanoue no Tamuramaro. Gozen describes him as a "bit too full of himself."[20]
Anchin (安珍, ?) was a handsome monk who was the love interest of Kiyohime in the "Kiyohime Legend." Having fallen in love with him at first sight, she visited him late at night after he requested lodging on his journey to a temple in Kumano. He bluntly rejected her, but promised to visit her on his return. He later broke his promise out of fear for her, running away before their promised meeting. This act drove Kiyohime to despair, transforming her into a dragon who pursued him to a temple. She burned him to death while he hid inside a bell. Summoned as a Servant, Kiyohime treats her Master as the reincarnation of Anchin, loving them while also weary of any lies they may tell her.[21] Anchin was featured in a brief scenario written by Nasu in his blog, describing how he draws the attention of various female Servants of Chaldea during Fate/Grand Order. Despite their attention, he ignores Kiyohime and the rest, instead focusing his attention on Sasaki Kojirou.[22]
Agrippina (アグリッピナ, Agurippina?) is the mother of Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, known for causing her daughter's mental instability by slowly poisoning her over her life. She is mentioned in Fate/Extra and appears in visions of Saber's life in the manga adaptation. She is a Heroic Spirit and qualifies for the Caster-class as a Servant.[23]
Aias (アイアス, Aiasu?) is the hero who fought alongside with Akhilleus in the Trojan War. There was two heroes who shared the name Aias; Aias the Great (大アイアス, Dai Aiasu?) and Aias the Lesser (小アイアス, Shō Aiasu?), both of whom met disgraceful fates. Aias the Great's shield is the famed Rho Aias.[24] Rho Aias was capable of stopping the javelin of the great hero of Troy, Hector.[25]
Amaterasu (天照アマテラス, ?), Golden White Face (金色白面, Konjiki Hakumen?), is the deification of the sun. She is a Divine Spirit of great class, so the time axis has almost no bearing on her. She is the distantly ancient, but still existing source of Tamamo-no-Mae. While Tamamo has reduced her own power to manifest as a Servant in the Moon Cell, she would not become Amaterasu upon returning to her full power. Upon obtaining her Origin Form, Tamamo's mythological formal wear resembles her clothing. She meets Hakuno Kishinami during a dream, and while someone entering her mausoleum would normally be burnt to a cinder, they display their usual "reckless bravery" to converse with her.
She appears as a large, nine-tailed being similar to Tamamo, but those entering the mausoleum while not in a dream would only see a huge sun. She is very powerful being who could only be overcome through the strength of several Servants, and within Fate/Extra and Fate/Extra CCC, Arcueid Brunestud is about the only one alone capable of bringing her down "to circumstances where its possible to defeat her, however little the chances may be."[26][27] The original design for her was to be a "naked nine-tails spin on the naked apron", but was given formalwear to keep the "ethical barrier" from being breached.[28][29]
Asclepius (アスクレピオス, ?) is a Heroic Spirit and the Greek god of medicine. He was one of many heroes taught by Chiron, later becoming a god. He traveled aboard the Argo with Jason and many other heroes. Fragments of the Argo could act as a catalyst to summon him as a Servant.[30] He is noted to be one of many killed by the enigmatic being known as the Watcher.[31]
Charles VIIEdit
Charles VII (シャルル7世, Sharuru 7-sei?) is a Heroic Spirit who would qualify for the Berserker class when summoned as a Servant.[32]
Chen GongEdit
Nasuverse character
Chen Gong
Chen Gong
Japanese name: 陳宮
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: Fate/Extella
Gender: Male
Chen Gong (陳宮, Chin Kyū?) is a strategist, who was known to serve Lu Bu in the Three Kingdoms era. He is the inventor of God Force.
Edward, the Black PrinceEdit
Edward, the Black Prince (エドワード黒太子, Edowādo Kurotaishi?) is a Heroic Spirit who would qualify for the Saber and Archer classes when summoned as a Servant.[32]
Emperor SutokuEdit
Emperor Sutoku (崇徳天皇, Sutoku-ten'nō?) is one of Japan's Three Great Monsters.
Nasuverse character
Grainne shot
Japanese name: グラニア
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: Fate/Zero
Japanese VA: Rie Nakagawa
English VA: Wendee Lee
Gender: Female
Gráinne (グラニア, Gurania?) is a princess and the daughter of Cormac mac Airt. Grainne was arranged to be the bride of Fionn mac Cumhaill but Gráinne having fallen in love with Diarmuid Ua Duibhne at her wedding party, placed a geis upon him to run away with her. The tragic love story of Diarmuid and Grainne later became the story model of Guinevere and Lancelot.[33]
In Sensha Otoko, she is one of the local stalkers in the neighborhood. She is seen stalking El-Melloi girl's older brother.
Nasuverse character
Japanese name: ハーゲン
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: Fate/Grand Order
Gender: Male
Hagen (ハーゲン, ?) is known as the killer of Siegfried in the "Nibelungenlied". He was once called a friend of Siegfried and in the past exchanged cups of brotherhood with. The man granted his friend wish. He tenaciously searched and found out the hero’s weak point, crafted a plan knowing fully well that it was a cowardly act, and aimed for the hero’s back as he drank water. Even while knowing that, the hero stopped himself from resisting. Without leaving behind any unseemly figure or stupidity, the hero died as a tragic hero who received a sneak attack due to trickery. His former friend became widely known as a rare villain who had killed the hero through foul play. He was later killed by Siegried's wife Kriemhild, who used Balmung against him.
Ionioi Hetairoi soldiersEdit
• "Long Hair"
• "Bright Forehead"
• "Mid-Length Hair"
• "Erect Member"
Four unnamed soldiers of Rider's Ionioi Hetairoi, given the parody names Long Hair (ロン毛, Ron-ke?), Bright Forehead (デコ朗, Deko-rō?), Mid-Length Hair (中分け, Chūwake?), and Erect Member (盛り雄, Sakari Yū?) in Sensha Otoko, are given specific detail during the deployment of the Reality Marble along with Mithrenes. They appear as the household employees in Sensha Otoko.
Nasuverse character
Japanese name: クリームヒルト
Franchise: Fate
Gender: Female
Kriemhild (クリームヒルト, Kurimuhiruto?) is the main character of "The Song of the Nibelungs". She is the beautiful princess of Burgundy and the sister of the Burgundian king. She would later be Siegfried's wife after hearing rumors about her and proposed to her. However, a shadow was cast on such flamboyant glory around the time she was wedded to Siegfried. Her brother Gunther, the Burgundian king loved a certain woman, the queen of Iceland; Brunhild. He requested Siegfried to help him to seek her affection and so it was settled by having the hero embrace that woman as his proxy. It was a request that ended up coming back to her husband as punishment which resulted in his death.
This connects to the revenge tragedy for the murder of her husband in the later half of the tale. She loved him so much that she didn't mind selling her own soul to the devil if it was to get revenge for her death husband as she became Etzel's wife later using Etzel's forces to get retribution for her dead husband. Her hatred wasn't pointed only to the killer Hagen but also to her own brother Gunther. And then Kriemhild herself, trapped in her hatred, is defeated by a chivalrous attack. Furthermore, the sword Kriemhild used to kill Hagen was Siegfried's beloved Balmung, so there are people that say that after twists and turns Siegfried finally got his revenge.
Loxley (ロクスレイ, Rokusurei?), or best known as Robin Hood. He is King Richard's closest friend. It is suggested that Robin Hood is based on a real person and Loxley is most likely the person to be modeled on. The original Robin Hood was is depicted as a man of justice and have actively resisted against the tyrant John Lackland who ruled while Richard the Lionheart was away on the Crusades in the 16th century.[34] It is said that the original Robin Hood died from excessive bleeding at the hands of his aunt by the Kirklees Priory due to a conspiracy of the abbot.[35]
Saber believes Assassin to have the agility comparable to Loxley. As part of Richard's Noble Phantasm, he shoots poisoned arrows from the shadows as Saber's support.
Nasuverse character
Japanese name: ミトレネス
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: Fate/Zero
Japanese VA: Tomohisa Hashizume
Character type: Servant
Gender: Male
Mithrenes (ミトレネス, Mitorenesu?) is a Heroic Spirit who was part of Alexander the Great's army during his life. As one of the many soldiers who pledged eternal loyalty to his king, he can be summoned with the Noble Phantasm Ionioi Hetairoi, Alexander notably using him as a scout outside of the Reality Marble during the Fourth Holy Grail War.
Nasuverse character
Japanese name: モーセ
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: Fate/Prototype: Fragments of Blue and Silver
Gender: Male
Moses (モーセ, Mōse?) was a prophet who was the Foster Brother of Ramesses II and a friend of Nefertari. The staff he used to split the Red Sea shares the same origin as the cruciform snake staff originating from Leviathan.[36] Their friendship was put to test when Moses became prophet of the Israelites and began to preach the teachings of God, denouncing the gods of Egypt.
When Moses told him to free the Israelites, Ramesses refused. So, the 10 Plagues of Egypt were triggered. Ramesses finally agreed with Moses' request when the Pharaoh's firstborn son was killed by the final plague.
However, despite not bearing any ill will or hatred towards Moses, Ramesses still felt anger due to his son's death. One of his advisers persuaded him to lead a legion of charioteers to Attack them. When Moses saw the coming troops he displayed the miracle of God by parting the Red Sea and lead his people across it. Seeing that, Rider simply let his surrogate brother and once closest friend go, and bid him a farewell.
According to Ozymandias, the light of which he used to split the Red Sea resemble starlight projected by Excalibur, albeit being far more powerful and brighter.
Nebuchadnezzar IIEdit
Nebuchadnezzar II (ネブカドネザル2世, Nebukadonezaru 2-sei?) is a Heroic Spirit mentioned as the proper owner of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon as a Noble Phantasm, compared to Semiramis who only obtained it through history having been distorted over time.[37]
Nasuverse character
Japanese name: ネフェルタリ
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: Fate/Prototype: Fragments of Blue and Silver
Gender: Female
Nefertari (ネフェルタリ, Neferutari?) was one of the wives of Ramesses II and friend of the prophet Moses. Her necklace is used as a catalyst to summon him as a Servant.
Nuada (ヌァザ, ?) is the god of war told of in the Tuatha Dé Danann in Celtic mythology and an ancestor of Fionn mac Cumhaill. He posseses a prosthetic arm, Shining Airgetlam (輝ける銀の腕、アガートラム, ?), created by the god of healing, smithing, and artificing, Dian Cecht, after having lost his right arm during great conflict. The arm is a Divine Construct of great renown, and Merlin uses its name to bolster the power of Bedivere's "Switch On - Airgetlam." He is said to have been killed by Fionn.
Peter the CruelEdit
Peter I (ペドロ1世, Petoro 1-sei?), also known as Peter the Cruel, is a Heroic Spirit who would qualify for the Caster class when summoned as a Servant.[32]
Pierre BasileEdit
Pierre Basile (ピエール・バジル, Piēru Bajiru?) is one of the Heroic Spirits summoned through Richard's Noble Phantasm in the False Holy Grail War.
Pierre CauchonEdit
Nasuverse character
Pierre Cauchon
Japanese name: ピエール・コーション
Franchise: Fate
Appears in: Fate/Grand Order
Gender: Male
Pierre Cauchon (ピエール・コーション, Piēru Kōshon?) was a bishop who played a significant part in the downfall of Jeanne d'Arc and her execution of being burned at the stake.
He appears in Orleans singularity in Fate/Grand Order, he shocked to see Jeanne d'Arc Alter.
Qin Shi HuangEdit
Qin Shi Huang (始皇帝, Shikōtei?), the First Emperor of the Qin dynasty, is a Heroic Spirit noted as the most celebrated figure in Chinese history. One of his Noble Phantasms has been recovered in modern times, and it is usable as a weapon even by normal magi. The Kuruoka family, planning to summon him as a Servant for the False Holy Grail War, believes that he will be a Heroic Spirit that requires deference even from the summoner. He is never summoned due to their daughter obtaining Command Spells and her own Servant. He was the target of a failed assassination attempt by Jing Ke, and he is represented by a shadow Gilgamesh in a simulation of his assassination in Jing Ke's interlude in Fate/Grand Order.
Roland (ローラン, Rōran?), also known as Orlando (オルランド, Orurando?), is the paladin leader of the Twelve Paladins of Charlemagne.[38][39] Recognized as one of the more popular and renowned of the Paladins, he is famed for being the wielder of Durandal that he received from Charlemagne.[38][40] He is thought by others to be a pervert along with Astolfo, but Astolfo describes him as being "into kinky stuff like handcuffs" in comparison to himself who enjoys being part of a scandal.[41] Roland was said to have fallen in love with the beautiful queen Angelica, but she rejected the idea of falling in love and eloping with a "mere soldier" out of her pride. This caused Roland to go mad, throwing off all his clothes and rampaging around while nude.[40]
During his rampage, Astolfo and the other Paladins worked hard to capture him.[40] Astolfo notably dressed as a woman during the episode, wearing such clothing to calm and appease Roland.[42] He says the hair ornaments worn during that period are an "irresistible proof of friendship" between the two.[39] They eventually brought him a bottle of reason from the moon and restored his sanity.[40] When Roland was eventually on the verge of death in battle, he made an attempt to break Durandal to keep it from falling into enemy hands, but its indestructible nature did not allow for that. The sword appeared in various other legends revolving around Charlemagne, and it eventually became a symbol of Roland's bravery.[43]
Scipio (大スキピオ, Dai Sukipio?) is a roman Heroic Spirit who would qualify for the Rider class when summoned as a Servant.[23]
Seneca (セネカ, Seneka?) was the tutor of Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus.
Seneca appears in Romulus interlude in Fate/Grand Order.
Sigmund (シグムント, Shigumunto?) was the original possessor of Gram, "The Sword of the Sun" that would shatter against Gungnir and be reforged by his son Sigurd from it's fragments into a demonic sword and wield it as his own in the Völsunga saga of Norse mythology.[44][45] The incident of Gram "the sword of supremacy in the tree" from Northern Europe being pulled by him from the trunk of a mighty tree within the halls of King Völsung is a legend of a "sword of selection" originating with the sword Merodach.[46] itself was the model for Caliburn, the sword in the stone, possessed by King Arthur.[45][47]
Shamhat (シャムハット, Shamuhatto?) was a "woman whose beauty transcended gender" serving as a sacred prostitute in Uruk. She has long hair that "faintly shines a light-green color" and looks to be around sixteen years old.[48] Anu, fearing that Enkidu would remain a beast, prepared Shamhat for him. Enkidu fell in love at first sight and spent a week with her while slowly learning of himself and losing his bestial nature. He took her form as his own as if to imitate it and assume her beauty.[49][50] Although Enkidu can assume any form, it remains his most preferred form.[48] She was present during the first battle between Enkidu and Gilgamesh, speaking the words, “I felt as if the World was born seven times, and destroyed seven times” at the sight of their battle.[51]
Vivian in the Fate/stay night manga.
Vivian (ヴィヴィアン, ?), the Lady of the Lake (湖の乙女, Mizūmi no Otome?), is a fairy of the lake who bestows Excalibur upon King Arthur and later receives it back from Bedivere at Arthur's behest. She is the counterpart of Morgan le Fay, embodying goodness compared to Morgan's evil. This duality is also reflected in the nature of Excalibur itself.[52]
Kara no KyoukaiEdit
Characters in the novel and film series Kara no Kyoukai.
Akitaka SuzurigiEdit
Akitaka Suzurigi (硯木 秋隆, Suzurigi Akitaka?) is a loyal servant of the Ryougi family. He is described as a former Yakuza but he's a butler entrusted with handling all the household affairs.[53] He's only in mid 30's but does his job tidily. He's been looking after Shiki Ryougi and believes she's the successor of the Ryougi family. A companion who was kept constantly busy by Shiki's willfulness and lack of common sense.[54] When Shiki needs more money, she casually puts out an "I wanna go shopping" sort of aura, and the ever-perceptive Akitaka will make arrangements.[55] Shiki's kimono costs about two months of his wages.[56] He got along quite well with Mikiya Kokutou. His wardrobe consisted entirely of black suits.[54] In "A Study in Murder (Part 1)", Akitaka was the one who washed off all of the blood stains from Shiki's kimonos.[57] Shiki's parents had already heard from Akitaka that Shiki was acting strangely.[58]
Black catEdit
The unnamed black cat is the pet of Mikiya Kokutou.
Gakuto (学人がくと, ?) was Mikiya's friend from high school. He wondered why Mikiya would like a scary girl like Shiki, to which Mikiya simply answered that she is not that scary. He later appeared when Mikiya was having a financial crisis and gave him some money in exchange for making him look for Minato Keita, who had seemed to have gotten involved in something dangerous.
Hideo HayamaEdit
Hideo Hayama (葉山 英雄, Hayama Hideo?) is the teacher who got replaced by Satsuki Kurogiri. He was hired as a teacher just because he was a relative to the chair person of the school. He's a criminal who was taking his students out of school for relationship money. After Kaori Tachibana died, he was questioned by Misaya Ouji, got in a quarrel, and was accidentally killed.
Kaede EnjouEdit
Kaede Enjou (臙条 楓, Enjō Kaede?), voiced by Miki Itou, is Tomoe Enjou's mother. In Tomoe's recollections, he stabbed and disemboweled her. However, in his nightmares, he sees her killing her husband, and then him.
Kaname RyougiEdit
Nasuverse character
Kaname Ryougi[59]
Ryougi Kaname
Japanese name: 両儀 要
Franchise: Kara no Kyoukai
Appears in: Murder Speculation (Part 2)
Character type: Human
Gender: Male
Bloodline: Ryougi
Kaname Ryougi (両儀 要, Ryōgi Kaname?) is the firstborn son of the Ryougi family, but he was unable to manifest a second personality within himself. This made him ineligible to succeed as the head of the family. Around the time when Shiki woke up form her coma in The "Hollow Shrine", Kaname is living away from home. He is described to have a Gackt like personality.[60]
Kaori TachibanaEdit
Kaori Tachibana (橘 佳織, Tachibana Kaori?) is a high school freshman from the Reien Girl's Academy, who died in the fire incident. She was a friend of Misaya since they were in the elementary level classes. Once she discovered Hideo Hayama taking drugs in school, he addicted her to them as well. Once she began to undergo withdrawal, she ran out of class, saying that "the fairies" were coming after her. She kills herself in the abandoned school building by burning it, hoping that it would be a way to save the souls of her guilty classmates and herself.
Keita MinatoEdit
Keita Minato (湊 啓太, Minato Keita?) is a member of the gang who frequently abused Fujino Asagami, doing many cruel things to her like hitting her from behind with a bat as well as periodically raping her. Out of all the members of the gang, Keita was the only survivor. As Kokutou would put it, simply having to continue living after everything that happened is punishment enough. It is said that his penis got torn off in some kind of accident.[61] He was an underclassman to Mikiya, and was quite attached to him.
Mother of MifuneEdit
Nasuverse character
Mother of Mifune
Mother of mifune
Japanese name: 観布子の母
Franchise: Kara no Kyoukai
Appears in: Kara no Kyoukai: Mirai Fukuin
Japanese VA: Kujira
Character type: Human, Psychic
Gender: Female
Mother of Mifune (観布子の母, Mifune no Haha?) is a fortuneteller that appears on Mirai Fukuin. She claims that she can see the future, and her fortunetelling is always true. But, 10 years after the event of Mirai Fukuin, she appears to have lost her ability gradually.
Risu MiyazukiEdit
Risu Miyazuki (宮月 理々栖, Miyazuki Risu?) is Yuuko Andou's friend.
Takayuki EnjouEdit
Takayuki Enjou (臙条 孝之, Enjō Takayuki?) is Tomoe Enjou's father.
Yuuko AndouEdit
Yuuko Andou (安藤 由子, Andō Yūko?) is a friend of Miyazuki, and a victim of Kirie Fujou.
Characters in the short story Notes.
Angel (天使, Tenshi?) is an unnamed A-Ray that is part of the angel species, classified as "No.20 Guardian Angels", who has a romantic interest in Gun God. Other A-Rays believe it is below them to interact with a weak human that would be unable to strengthen their species genetically, but she states she finds him attractive and there are not many A-Rays close enough to the angels in physical appearance in the first place. They often go out to drink together, and she takes a great interest in his state of mind. Though she is a humanoid with wings, she does not use them for flight. They are actually used as a dish to collect heavy particles from her surroundings, allowing her to fly and output enough energy to equal a nuclear bomb.[62] This places the angels on the same level as the top ten A-Ray species and the Knights. She takes part in the battle against Type Saturn, though she is seriously injured, and she is saved by Gun God. She speaks with him for a final time before leaving him to die as he wishes.
Six SistersEdit
The Six Sisters (六人姉妹, Rokunin Shimai?), referred to as the "No1 Earth's saving system", are six beings that ruled over all of the A-Rays during the war. They each carried an ability allowing them to surpass all of the one hundred species, and they were users of Magic. Their appearances were those of humans that looked like witches, who wore black hats and rode on broomsticks, from a fairy tail. The youngest sister, Judgment (審判, Shinpan?), was defeated by one of the Knights near the end of the war, and her death cry was powerful enough that it tore apart an entire continent. The Sisters are said to have killed Type-Pluto, possibly in a mutual destruction, but there are conflicting reports. The blood of Type-Pluto created the blood sky above the clouds, and it is said the clouds themselves are actually a barrier designed to keep the two remaining Aristoteles from entering the world.[63]
Type JupiterEdit
Type Jupiter (タイプ・ジュピター, Taipu Jupitā?), The Black Aristoteles (黒いアリストテレス, Kuroi Aristoteresu?), is the Ultimate One of Jupiter (木星のアルテミット・ワン, Mokusei no Arutemitto Wan?). It appeared in the western continent. It has the appearance of a somewhat humanoid giant several tens of kilometers in size, but its true nature is that of the core of an unknown nature within the giant that can only be described as a pseudo-star. The "body" itself is actually a mass of black photon gas emitted in enormous quantities from the core that could theoretically expand without limit. It is the Ultimate One that has annihilated the most living beings on the planet, as it has been engaged in total warfare with the western continent. It received no damage until the Ether Liners were dispatched to confront it. It was sliced apart by Ado Edem's Knight Arm, the Slash Emperor, but the core went out of control and incinerated the surface of the entire continent.[64]
Type MarsEdit
Type Mars (タイプ・マーズ, Taipu Māzu?) is the Ultimate One of Mars (火星のアルテミット・ワン, Kasei no Arutemitto Wan?). It is not detailed in Notes.
Type PlutoEdit
Type Pluto (タイプ・プルート, Taipu Purūto?) is the Ultimate One of Pluto (冥王星のアルテミット・ワン, Meiōsei no Arutemitto Wan?). It was destroyed by the Six Sisters, who confronted Pluto to prevent it from entering the planet. The blood of Pluto covered the planet and became what is known as the "blood sky", the area above the ashen sea of clouds. It is believed that the clouds are a defensive membrane that the Six Sisters expanded, which has managed to keep the remaining two Aristotles, whose entry had been prevented, swimming like fish in the clouds.
Type NeptuneEdit
Type Neptune (タイプ・ネプチューン, Taipu Nepuchūn?) is the Ultimate One of Neptune (海王星のアルテミット・ワン, Kaiōsei no Arutemitto Wan?). It has not been described. Along with Type Uranus, it destroyed the majority of the Leaves of Yggdrasil, the Type Venus monitoring base, during the Type Uranus and Type Neptune firing operation.
Type SaturnEdit
Type Saturn (タイプ・サターン, Taipu Satān?), known as The Cross (十字架, Jūjika?), is the Ultimate One of Saturn (土星のアルテミット・ワン, Dosei no Arutemitto Wan?). It has the appearance of a three thousand meter long flying cross. It's outer shell is composed of an illuminated mineral, and no other pattern can be seen on its surface. It attacks by raining down one meter, cross-shaped electromagnetic shockwaves from its body towards the surface that explode and destroy the surrounding area on impact. It can generate different type of its "cross lights", such as ones that will bore through the surface in order to cause an earthquake, destroying the very land on which the beings of Earth live. As it passes through different areas, it leaves behind wastelands covered in countless crosses piercing the ground like tomb stones.[65] It is also known as the Aerial fortress, and it is a relay unit among the Aristotles that came to Earth. It is eventually destroyed by Ado Edem, which triggers a signal for a final battle.
Type UranusEdit
Type Uranus (タイプ・ウラヌス, Taipu Uranusu?) is the Ultimate One of Uranus (天王星のアルテミット・ワン, Ten'ōsei no Arutemitto Wan?). It has not been described. Along with Type Neptune, it destroyed the majority of the Leaves of Yggdrasil, the Type Venus monitoring base, during the Type Uranus and Type Neptune firing operation.
Characters in the visual novels Tsukihime, Kagetsu Tohya, in the fighting game Melty Blood series, and other related side stories.
Akemi YamaseEdit
Nasuverse character
Akemi Yamase
Japanese name: 山瀬 明美
Franchise: Tsukihime
Appears in: Kagetsu Tohya
Character type: Human
Gender: Female
Akemi Yamase (山瀬 明美, Yamase Akemi?) is the sister of Maiko Yamase that appears briefly in Kagetsu Tohya short story Daybreak, itself written from her sisters point of view.
Her presence in the final scene of Daybreak provides her sister the motivation to resist the hunger from chaos beasts in her inherited Reality Marble and gather them all inside her own body for Shiki to kill with his eyes.
Akira SeoEdit
Nasuverse character
Akira Seo
Normal | Melty Blood
Japanese name: 瀬尾 晶
Franchise: Tsukihime
Appears in: PLUS-DISC
Kagetsu Tohya
Melty Blood Actress Again
Voice actor: Kaori Mizuhashi
Character type: Human, Psychic
Gender: Female
Birthday: January 17
Height: 153cm
Weight: 41kg
Three sizes: B73/W59/H82
Blood type: AB
Akira Seo (瀬尾 晶, Seo Akira?) is an underclassman and friend of Akiha Tohno's at Asagami Private Girls Academy. Her eyes give her minor precognitive powers (although usually not entirely clearly), and she previously appeared on the Tsukihime PLUS-DISC. She met Shiki Tohno in the events of "Alliance of Illusionary Eyes", and they have remained in contact, to Akiha's chagrin.[66]
Nasuverse character
Japanese name: 洗脳探偵
Franchise: Tsukihime
Appears in: Character Material
Carnival Phantasm
Character type: Human
Gender: Female
Brainwashing-Detective (洗脳探偵, Sen'nō Tantei?) is a parody design of Hisui detailed in Character Material. She came about due to the original release of Tsukihime having a large number of typos that led to some very strange lines. Hisui's lines were affected in particular, which made the line You're the criminal (あなたは犯人です, Anata wa han'nin desu?) into You're going to be the criminal (あなたを犯人です, Anata wo han'nin desu?). The typos were corrected during the final version, but they remained popular as memes that eventually lead to the character's creation. She does not make any appearances in main works, but she has a brief role in a segment of Carnival Phantasm.
Brainwashing-Detective, also referred to as the "Locked-Room Detective" (ロックドルーム・ディティクティブ, Rokkudorūmu Ditikutibu?), is a famous detective who resolves difficult cases beyond the reach of normal deduction. She resides in a place called Tohno City, which exists in a world of despair wherein the very concept of maids has been destroyed. Silently judging the world with an emotionless countenance, she is a cold, logical preserver of the law whose case resolution rate is 100%, feared both by the perpetrators and victims of crimes. She continues her involvement in criminal investigation because she has judged it the most efficient method of locating her beloved long-lost twin. Incidentally, her true identity is unknown, and she patrols the streets of Tohno City every night for the sake of finding her sister.
Her Locked-Room Detective ability activated
The nature of her existence is similar but different from that of a Magical Girl, more accurately existing as a Dark Hero (ダークヒーロー, Dāku Hīrō?) of the night-shadowed metropolis. Her main skills are psychological modification, narrative correction, and confession enforcement, and she pierces to the very heart of incidents with her dark, blue eyes. It could be said that she is a bizarre individual who pursues justice with a crazed intensity, whose odd manner of verbalized deduction, saying things like "motive from alibi" (アリバイから動機です, aribai kara dōki desu?) or "deductive perfection" (推理に完璧です, suiri ni kanpeki desu?), is nevertheless strangely compelling. This is due to her special ability, "Locked-Room Detective", that does not refer to a specialization in locked-room mysteries, but rather her own unique method of deduction.
Locked-Room Detective causes a bizarre phenomenon to occur under the condition that she and one suspect of her choice are confined to a locked room alone. Within minutes, the suspect is induced to make a full confession to the crime, and confirms themselves as the perpetrator. Though her method to her deductive reasoning is presumably amazing and brilliant, none besides herself and the suspect of her choice bear witness to it. Per her cool character, when her the ability is active, her sitting posture takes on an air appropriate to that of an "absolute dictator of logic." [67][68]
Curry de MarcheEdit
Nasuverse character
Curry de Marche
Japanese name: カリー・ド・マルシェ
Franchise: Tsukihime
Appears in: Plus Period
Character type: Dead Apostle
Gender: Male
Curry de Marche (カリー・ド・マルシェ, Karī do Marushe?), formerly known as Killshtine (空柩のキルシュタイン, Sora Hitsugi no Kirushutain?, lit. "Killshtine of the Sky Coffin"), is a Dead Apostle who is said to have started Ciel's obsession with curry. Ciel was sent on her first assignment to India where she fought him. Before he was killed by Ciel, he wanted to have her eat the curry he prepared before it got too cold. He said that it was the "supreme dish that can be called a treasure of our planet", and having ate it, she developed her love for the food and didn't kill him. The Church doesn't really care about his existence, taking the stance "It won't hurt to just let him be", so he cooperates with them in terminating other vampires. He appears in the "Tsukihime of the Day" manga that was later collected in Plus Period. The manga, described as "probably about half true", is meant to explain Ciel's love of curry.[69] Nasu once mentioned that Curry's involvement is totally a joke and responded to another interviewer asking about his canonicity with "Yeah, pretty much. (Laughs)."[70][71]
His great love of curry makes it so he doesn't want to drink blood anymore, so he only takes in the minimum amount in order to survive. He has a strange special ability that can change the nature of an object, and his true intention is to use it to make human blood taste like curry. While he has not achieved the power, he wishes to overcome the Twenty-seven Dead Apostle Ancestors. When driven away, he promises to make Shiki Tohno taste like curry first.
Eins (アインス, Ainsu?) is an agent of the Church sent to follow Ciel in subduing the Forest of Einnashe. He is over fifty years old. Merem Solomon shows up instead, claiming that he ate Eins. He says to report back that Eins was killed by the forest because he had reached a proper age for retirement anyway.
Fake ShikiEdit
Nasuverse character
Fake Shiki
Franchise: Tsukihime
Appears in: PLUS-DISC
Character type: Human, Psychic
Gender: Male
Fake Shiki (偽志貴, Nise Shiki?) is a person who sees Shiki Tohno, is enthralled with him, and wishes to take his place. Has the ability to see the records (memories) of one's life upon meeting. Also capable of sharing perceptions to an extent.
Forte (フォルテ, Forute?) is a member of the Mage's Association, the oldest daughter of a magus lineage of many generations. She often takes tasks like protecting Seal-Designed Magi and recovering grimoires. She is sent to investigate the Forest of Einnashe, encountering Satsujinki and being defeated without receiving a scratch on her body. She understands that it is a complete and utter defeat, and she is surprised she even still lives. She asks for his name, but she cannot understand him due to not speaking Japanese. She inscribes his poorly heard name into her memory, and remarks on how his display of ability shows that even Nrvnqsr Chaos had certainly been exterminated before she departs.
Forte is a rare kind of magus who has experienced many gruesome melees, and she has the capacity to face those of the Burial Agency. Although she resembles a blade-wielding swordsman, she utilizes her sword as a magical staff. She favors spells called Aero Strikes (空気打ち, Kūki Uchi?), and using three orficies on the body of the sword to generate sound, making it not fit for slashing, creates a resonant effect to produce an invisible impact on the target several hundred meters away. She has the Wind Element, which she shares with Aoko Aozaki, whom she has encountered several times.[72]
Fumio ArimaEdit
Fumio Arima (有間 文臣, Arima Fumio?) is Miyako Arima's father. He and his wife, Keiko Arima, took care of Shiki Tohno during his time away from the Tohno family.
Hanei MisawaEdit
Nasuverse character
Hanei Misawa
Hanepin KT
Japanese name: 三澤 羽居
Also known as: Hanepin
Franchise: Tsukihime
Appears in: Kagetsu Tohya
Melty Blood: Actress Again
Character type: Human
Gender: Female
Birthday: June 7
Height: 162cm
Weight: 46kg
Three sizes: B90/W59/H87
Blood type: O
Hanei Misawa (三澤 羽居, Misawa Hanei?) is one of Akiha Tohno's roommates at her school, Asagami Private Girls Academy, along with Tsukihime Souka. Nicknamed 'Hanepin', she is slow-witted, conscientious, thorough and good at fixing things. She is one of the few characters who can deal with Akiha. She also happens to have the biggest breasts of any character (Major and minor) in Tsukihime.
Ichiko InuiEdit
Nasuverse character
Ichiko Inui
Ichiko KT
Japanese name: 乾一子
Franchise: Tsukihime
Appears in: Kagetsu Tohya
Character type: Human
Gender: Female
Birthday: October 10
Height: 169cm
Weight: 50kg
Three sizes: B86/W67/H85
Blood type: A
Bloodline: N/A
Ichiko Inui (乾 一子, Inui Ichiko?) is the older sister of Arihiko Inui. Known to be a heavy smoker. She works at night, and sleeps in the day, demanding that her younger brother keep quiet. No one knows what her job actually is, and Arihiko has wondered about it for many years. Arihiko considers her to be irresponsible and childish, citing her tendency to run around and do as she pleased after their family's death.[73]
Keiko ArimaEdit
Keiko Arima
Keiko Arima (有間 啓子, Arima Keiko?) is Miyako Arima's mother. She and her husband, Fumio Arima, took care of Shiki Tohno during his time away from the Tohno family.
Lance (ランス, Ransu?) is a student of Camelot International School in Hana no Miyako, serving the student council president Artoria Pendragon. He is based on Lancelot.
Maiko YamaseEdit
Nasuverse character
Maiko Yamase
Japanese name: 山瀬 舞子
Also known as: Nrvnqsr Chaos
Franchise: Tsukihime
Appears in: Tsukihime
Kagetsu Tohya
Character type: Dead Apostle
Gender: Female
Maiko Yamase (山瀬 舞子, Yamase Maiko?), a young woman with a minor role in Tsukihime, and the lead role in the Kagetsu Tohya side story Daybreak. She lived with her parents and younger sister Akemi in Misaki city, whose only appearance in Tsukihime was during the fight scene between Nrvnqsr Chaos, Shiki Tohno, and Arcueid Brunestud. During this short appearance, Yamase was eaten alive by the injured Nrvnqsr. It was her death which helped motivate Shiki to victory.
In Daybreak (alternatively translated as Dawn), Maiko reawakens inside the body of the dead Nrvnqsr several months after her death, which regenerated itself from the fragments used by Arcueid to heal Shiki's injuries. After encountering Ciel and Arcueid, and bidding her sister goodbye and a happy birthday, Yamase is killed by Shiki in much the same manner as the original Nrvnqsr. Her final act is to rescue her sister from the chaotic lives that make up her body, even as Shiki delivers the death blow. Maiko appears to be a case of an inherited Reality Marble, acquiring the Lair of the Beast King, though the reason for this has not been clarified. During the side-story, her head and neck appears as she originally did while she was alive (as the story is narrated from her point of view, her actual appearance is never shown on screen) but the rest of her body is a 'black mass' like Nero, though the outlines are those of a womans. She is capable of adapting her appearance to a limited scope, including taking the appearance of Shiki Tohno. She is also a black belt in an undisclosed form of karate.
Makihisa TohnoEdit
Nasuverse character
Makihisa Tohno
Makihisa Tohno
Japanese name: 遠野 槙久
Franchise: Tsukihime
Appears in: Kagetsu Tohya
Character type: Half-Demon
Gender: Male
Makihisa Tohno (遠野 槙久, Tōno Makihisa?) is the father of Akiha Tohno and SHIKI Tohno and the adopted father of Shiki Nanaya (who became Shiki Tohno). He died before the events of Tsukihime.
Makihisa is the one responsible for much of the events of this series, due to his kidnapping of Nanaya Shiki from his family, hiring Kouma Kishima to slaughter the rest of the Nanaya Family, his brutal treatment of Kohaku, and his strict training of Akiha. He, like all of the Tohno family, possesses demonic blood, which caused in him bipolar disorder along with schizophrenia. And although his face was never clearly shown, In the manga, it was evident that during the massacre of the Nanaya's that he had similar abilities to that of SHIKI Tohno, as he could solidify blood from inflicted wounds and use it as a sword-like weapon.
Before the events of the game, he was seemingly murdered by SHIKI. It is his passing, along with the awakening of Roa/SHIKI, that begins the events of the game. During the course of the game much is revealed as to why Shiki was brought into the Tohno family and how Hisui and Kohaku came to be at the mansion.[74]
Master PandaEdit
Master Panda
Master Panda is a character introduced in Character Material. He wears a panda suit with "Nanatsu-Yoru", the name of Shiki Tohno's knife, written on the back. He taught martial arts to Miyako Arima, and has the same voice with Shiki Nanaya. He later makes an appearance in Carnival Phantasm, as one of the characters sitting in the background. He appears unmasked at the time but is too small to be identified.
Mecha-Shiki (メカ志貴, Meka-Shiki?) is a parody character featured in a Drama CD involving Illyasviel von Einzbern and Ruby from Fate/kaleid liner PRISMA☆ILLYA, Hisui, Mech-Hisui, Kohaku, and Akiha Tohno. Like Mech-Hisui, he is a creation of Kohaku. He is voiced by Kenji Nojima.
Narbareck (Ancestor)Edit
Narbareck (ナルバレック, Narubarekku?) is the ancestor of Narbareck. She was the co-founder of the Agency along with Michael Roa Valdamjong.
Nasuverse character
Japanese name: ナルバレック
Franchise: Tsukihime
Appears in: Tsukihime
Character type: Human
Affiliation: Church
Gender: Female
Narbareck (ナルバレック, Narubarekku?) is the first member and current technical leader of the Burial Agency. She is very young, but she is powerful enough that she has captured three Dead Apostle Ancestors. She loves killing, most likely getting turned on from it. She is generally shut in the executive room of the Agency as a form of incarceration for that same reason. Word of her infamy has even reached the Mage's Association. She is descended from another Narbareck, the co-founder of the Agency along with Roa, both of them being good friends at the time, she knew of Roa's plans to become a vampire, but didn't stop him. Only she and Ciel have seen Merem Solomon's true form, while the rest have only dealt with the priest alter-ego of his left arm. She sent Ciel to destroy the Forest of Einnashe in talk., but Ciel believes that it is likely a test to see if she is worth keeping around without her immortality. She believes Narbareck is simply telling her to die, while Merem says that it's just part of Narbareck's rotten spirit and that she likes Ciel's stubborn personality.[75]
Sougen JinanEdit
Nasuverse character
Sougen Jinan
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Japanese name: 時南 宗玄
Franchise: Tsukihime
Appears in: Kagetsu Tohya
Character type: Human
Gender: Male
Birthday: September 28
Height: 165cm
Weight: 55kg
Blood type: AB
Sougen Jinan (時南 宗玄, Jinan Sōgen?), father of Jinan Tokie, is a doctor who's an old friend of Shiki's father, Kiri Nanaya. He also seems to be an acquaintance to Tohno Makihisa. Being a former member of an organization who monitored the Demon Hybrids, he knows a lot about the Demon Blood and Demon-related topics. He's retired now and running an informal infirmary. He has been looking after Shiki as his personal doctor. Understanding where Shiki's anemia comes from, he's been maintaining his health by oriental treatments. Also a teacher of medicine to Kohaku. Melty Blood manga reveals he was the one to teach Miyako Chinese martial arts.[76]
Tokie JinanEdit
Nasuverse character
Tokie Jinan
Toki t01
Japanese name: 時南 朱鷺恵
Franchise: Tsukihime
Appears in: Kagetsu Tohya
Character type: Human
Gender: Female
Birthday: April 2
Height: 164cm
Weight: 49kg
Three sizes: B82/W56/H88
Blood type: B
Tokie Jinan (時南 朱鷺恵, Jinan Tokie?), daughter of Jinan Sougen.[77] She knows Shiki Tohno since he regularly visited their office when he lived with the Arima family. She was Shiki's first sexual partner.[78]
Tonami KugamineEdit
Nasuverse character
Tonami Kugamine
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Japanese name: 久我峰 斗波
Franchise: Tsukihime
Appears in: Kagetsu Tohya
Character type: Half-Demon
Gender: Male
Tonami Kugamine (久我峰 斗波, Kugamine Tonami?) is a man formerly engaged to marry Akiha Tohno, in presumably an arranged marriage by her father, Makihisa. Once Makihisa died, Akiha immediately called off the marriage and evicted Tonami from the Tohno Mansion. It is fairly clear that Akiha does not like him very much at all. But since they have a say in about a third of the Tohno family matters that concern a corporation, even the Tohno household can't afford to mistreat the Kugamines. He seems to have calmed down a bit, after his engagement with Akiha was dissolved, and he even seems to have taken a liking on Shiki, so he cannot treat him harshly.[79]
Tsukasa ShijyouEdit
Nasuverse character
Tsukasa Shijyou
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Japanese name: 四條 司
Franchise: Tsukihime
Appears in: Kagetsu Tohya
Character type: Human
Gender: Female
Tsukasa Shijyou (四條 司, Shijō Tsukasa?) is an underclassman at Asagami Private Girls Academy. During the events of A Story for the Evening, she wishes for Akiha to disappear, in accordance with one of the rumored Seven Curses of Asagami, involving postal boxes, and gets nervous when Akiha does not disappear as it means the wish will be reversed to her within a week's time. As a result, she panics, and attempts to kill Akiha to fulfill the wish so as to save her own life, only to be knocked unconscious by Akiha instead.[80]
Youichi TakadaEdit
Youichi Takada (高田 陽一, Takada Yōichi?) is a classmate of Shiki Tohno and Arihiko Inui. He is a "mysterious character" who occasionally shows up, described as "something you'd see in a manga." No details of his life are known, and he has a great personality. He rides a Honda Dream 50.[81]
Tsuki no SangoEdit
Characters in the short story Tsuki no Sango.
Ise (イセ, ?) is one of the fifty Islanders, and she serves the Princess as an attendant, helping her prepare for things like meeting suitors. She only appears in the manga adaptation, shown to be apologetic to the Prince of Arishima about the princess's actions.
Prince of ArishimaEdit
Prince of Arishima
Prince of Arishima
The Prince of Arishima (アリシマの君, Arishima no Kimi?) is an unnamed suitor seeking marriage with the Storyteller Girl due to the island she inhabits being the "hope of humanity." As with the previous fifteen suitors, he is given an impossible task used to define her view of love, so he leaves angrily without even attempting it. Even more impossible than normal, she asks for a fish from the Moon that obviously does not exist, and it would involve taking the one-way journey to the Moon without a method of return. She justifies it in that him showing up on a full moon without any tact makes it his fault. He is more humble towards the rejection in the manga adaptation, understanding that she has her own circumstances. He envies the peacefulness of the island, wishing that the world could reflect it.
Sui (, ?) is one of the fifty Islanders, and she serves the Princess as an attendant, helping her prepare for things like meeting suitors. She only appears in the manga adaptation, shown trying to convince her to take a spouse at the behest of the Island's committee.
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Friday, January 18, 2013
Sci-Fi Weekend
Good Morning Fans!!!!! Please make sure you enter our contest! I'll repost it at the end of this list, it's also available under Giveaway on our facebook page!
For this cold Friday morning, figured I would find you some Sci-Fi!!! Also, be on the look out, I post freebies to the page daily!
Nirvana Effect
Experimentation with a jungle medicine becomes a life-or-death struggle for ultimate power in this non-stop sci-fi thriller by Craig Gehring
Molecular biologist Dr. Carl Peters is under pressure on two fronts: his research grants are disappearing and his marriage is falling apart. But when medical researchers announce that genetically modified animal feed has tainted the food chain, he finally gets the funding he always dreamed of.
Dr. Peters discovers the reason behind the cancer link with GM food, but it's so crazy, he barely believes it himself.
The Empress of Earth
Finest passenger liner in the galaxy —
The Empress of Earth
Neutral pawn in an interstellar war!
The Swords of Gregara - Riza, a sci-fi romance
Dr. Riza Lamrona is on the run from a notorious space pirate. She knows his secrets and he wants her dead.
Darick Remaul was a Star Patrol detective who's trained in trouble and sees it in Riza. He also sees beneath the baggy clothes and glasses to the beautiful woman underneath. Will he be able to get beneath her defenses before the pirate accomplishes his deadly task?
The Melongic Order of Happiness
In a bizarre case, a top psychiatrist in Albany, New York murdered a colleague who had been his longtime closest friend and working companion. To Roger Auckland, the investigating detective, he explains that he did it to 'Save the fish of the world'. Roger is requested by the psychiatrist to examine the Vision Quest sequences, files created by new software to document delusions. It’s the psychiatrist’s contention that people travel back from the year 2086 through the minds of his patients.
Join Roger on an exploration of the future, where the world has become unrecognizable and life is barely tolerable. Exhausting days of intensive research and startling 3D voyages get the upper hand on Roger’s stability. Against his better judgment, he becomes involved with a beautiful duty nurse from the institute who’s a material witness to the crime, and he’s brought to the breaking point when the system turns the screws on him.
More digging makes less sense, and Roger has to seek counseling before realizing that he was really meant for a different path. Grab the handholds and brace for impact - you are about to be transported at warp-speed into a new world, where the Melongic Order of Happiness governs your every waking thought. Woosh!
A group of archeologists make new discoveries about Egypt's past. Recorded history of the Great Pyramid, Sphinx, even Moses and the slave exodus to the Promised Land are drawn into question as they unravel the mysteries they find.
A man in a psych ward may be the key to it all. The patient believes he is of another world and locked in a high stakes conflict with the mysterious species Alpha that has spanned the course of human history - beginning in Ancient Egypt. Is he crazy, or is it crazy to ignore him?
NASA and the National Security Agency struggle with the future of mankind amid the launch of a new deep space probe capable of broadcasting a message that will be heard by others. Some believe it can propel mankind to new heights, others believe it will lead to its destruction. Both sides will stop at nothing to further their cause.
Mankind's past present and future are revealed in this gripping thriller that does not let go for a single page, and has enough twists and turns to test even the most sturdy safety harness. "The Origins" of all will be revealed.
RAZED: Into The Night
Razed: Into The Night - A Tale of Government Conspiracy and Global Zombie Apocalypse
A sinister program by an unknown agency to control the population of the world goes wrong and a man-made plague devastates the human population. Most are killed outright while some become deranged and psychotic. Others are infected but recover to learn they have developed certain powers they can use in their own desolate struggle to survive. In the face of overwhelming odds, they fight to regain what they can of a country they once loved.
Razed: Into The Night is the first part of a tale of endurance, survival, and a refusal to give in and conform. Part 2, Razed: The Gathering, is due to be published February 15, 2013.
The Tea Goddess
In the near future, two people on opposite ends of New York’s economic divide will travel halfway around the world to discover the secret that unites them in a race to avert global disaster. Set in front of a rich landscape of future politics, economies, and culture, The Tea Goddess is a heart-pounding ecopunk thriller by Dekker Dreyer.
Uprising (The Fall of Haven)
In the city of Haven, the dreams of the Citizens have been realized in the Separation project. No longer will people of good stature and breeding be required to interact with the working class, the filthy and disease-ridden rejects that fill the streets. No longer will real people have to suffer junkies, criminals, and thieves. Instead, a cleaner and purer world has been crafted to suit your every need. The best part? Well, all those undesirables had to be worth something, after all. Why not just use them? Give them a short re-education and make them docile workers.
This is the world that a young woman named Kaylee lives in. One where Citizens, the aristocratic elite, capture and enslave ordinary people to suit their needs. This is the Haven of constant fear, where any moment you might be brutally beaten by a gang, stolen by a squad of Citizen “recruiters,” or you might simply starve to death. It is a world of darkness, hidden far below the bright and shining city where the Citizens and their ilk live in splendor. It is a world without hope.
Yet in these dark slums beneath the city of Haven, things are being set in motion. Plans are being carried out, forces are being gathered. The powerful and reclusive slumlord, Elijah, starts a chain of events which will swallow everyone in the city - Citizen and undesirable alike.
Another World Awaits Within...
David Harris knew that hacking the edges of the virtual network could get him in trouble again, but he never expected to be blackmailed by a system enforcer. When he and his payment are assaulted by a Crash Storm, he unwittingly uncovers a location hidden deep within the network.
Injured and alone, it seems his luck has changed when he is rescued by a beautiful woman, but his intrusion unleashes a long dormant power. Now, pursued by a fearsome world-shaper, David must decipher the mysteries of the system and corral the unfathomable power of the Crash Storms, or risk himself, his friends, and the destruction of his world.
INTERPHASE tells the story of mankind's new homeworld, Phoenix, and the ancient secret buried within its virtual space.
Trapped with the Dead: A Zombie Anthology
Trapped with the Dead is a zombie anthology collection consisting of five macabre tales of the living dead.
Mars and the Dead-end of the Street
Andy is on his way home from work after a late night at the office. All he wants is to rest. However, forces unbeknownst to him are bringing the dead back to life. The dead will make sure that Andy is in for the night of his life.
The Line Did Not Hold
It is Adam's first night out as the rookie member of the Special Weapons and Tactics unit. As nerve-racking as that would normally be his first mission is a doozy. He must hold the line against a horde of the undead. Will he hold his own?
Hidden in the Fog
Jane is a motorcycle cop on an assignment. She must lure the living dead into an awaiting trap. However, something goes awry and the mission becomes compromised. Will she be able to complete the mission? Moreover, what other horrors await her in the fog?
Dreaming of the Dead
Tim wakes up every morning in sweats. He is not sure why his dreams involve the dead. He just wants them to go away. Something evil lurks in the dark recesses of his mind. What is behind his nightmares? Can he stop them before it is too late?
Disturbing Behavior
It is December 21, 2012 and it is David's birthday today! He is turning eight years old. Happy birthday David! What gifts will the dead bring him? And, what gifts will David bring the world?
Find out what happens in Trapped with the Dead: A Zombie Anthology!
This book is 43,000 words in length.
Diary of the Displaced - Omnibus 1 Parts 1-4
Omnibus edition of parts 1-4
(the original book 1 - "The Journal of James Halldon")
only the most unfortunate of souls will ever cross.
where he came from.
It only got stranger.
have been waiting a long time for someone to come along.
But maybe it won't...
Within weeks of being reassigned to the Confederate border system of Temper, the five would begin to untangle a web of lies and a cover-up that seemed to span the length of the entire galaxy. And it would not be long before they themselves would come face to face with that which destroyed an empire: an unforgiving, unstoppable, and totally unrelenting foe.
There seemed to exist only one glimmer of hope of driving back the darkness: The ATAF Project - a secretly developed set of starfighters that may well just harbour some terrible secrets of their own.
THEM (The Visitors)
Unwittingly thrust into a perilous intermixing of alien and domestic extinction threats, Sheriff Carl Morgan, an intrepid, enigmatic character, struggles to rescue the people of Guadalupe County. Aligned with little more than his usual wards, a handful of individuals from a child genius group, a smattering of Pentagon researchers, and the head of the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command, a man whose trustworthiness is questionable at best, Morgan continuously encounters mystifying circumstances. Often intense, occasionally serene, this rendering habitually surprises, but seldom lulls.
"A remarkable balance of analytical reasoning and compelling storytelling" - BAS
Taking the Knife (Botanicaust)
• Readers, please be aware - this is a short story.
at the Crossing, Sefe stumbles upon Ana, a solitary flame runna girl.
The green-skinned people are mortal enemies to every living thing on the
Tox, burning the land and its creatures without mercy. Sefe endured a
crippling injury during a flame runna raid, and he's ready to take his
Ana has other plans. She offers him a way out of his pain. A way to avoid the Knife. If he's willing to pay the price.
This Book Does Not Exist
Based in part on a true story: When the love of his life vanishes in the midst of a trying but passionate long distance relationship, an aspiring writer must brave the perils of a surreal world that has been warped by his own memories and imagination in order to find her.
Combining memoir, science fiction, mystery, and suspense into a love story that explores the evolving nature of relationships in an increasingly digital world, This Book Does Not Exist is an imaginative, page-turning novel. Musicians record breakup albums... Consider this a breakup novel, written for anyone who has ever loved and lost.
Elysium. Part One
A Post Apocalyptic Tale of Community and Corruption.
2140 CE
For a century the world has been savaged by the S18K4 virus. The Great Pathogen swept across the globe like a planetary cancer. Populations dwindled, societies fell, economies plummeted, and ideologies crumbled.
It is now the age of reclamation. Governments strive to take back land and yet, in the south-west of England, their efforts are obstructed.
A coastal village has thrived in the intervening years and, secluded from the rest of the world, have grown fearful of what might befall them were they exposed.
None have discovered them for a century, yet when two castaways appear a week after the mysterious death of Richard Kelly, the prospect of the village seems ill-fated to all.
Science Fiction Short Stories Volume V
9 original science fiction short stories
The Hour of the Time
'The Hour of the Time' is a short story by Vincent Hobbes. It was first published in 'The Endlands' (Jan. 2011)
Charlie is a man who follows the rules. He is a man who is never late. He is a man who always obeys.
This is the most important day of Charlie's life, and he is running late.
Stray (Touchstone)
Part 1 of the Touchstone trilogy.
Red Mercury
Europe stands on the brink of a steam-driven clash of dreadnoughts, mechanised walkers and submersibles. As the Great Powers eye each other nervously, rumours emerge from Siberia of a terrifying new weapon in the hands of the Soviet leaders of revolutionary Russia.
A team of Imperial agents is assembled to infiltrate a secret facility deep in Russia's frozen north. But, as if the snow and ice were not enough, they will also have to face the enemy within.
Red Mercury - a wartime tale of "men on a mission" set in an alternate history of steam-powered adventure.
Toward Yesterday
Word count: 77,000
What would you do if you suddenly found yourself twenty-five years in the past? For the nine-billion people of the year 2042 it's no longer a question ... it is a reality
When a seemingly simple experiment goes disastrously wrong, James Baston finds himself stranded alongside the rest of mankind, twenty-five years in the past. A past where the old are once more young, the dead live and the world has been thrust into chaos.
Contacted by the scientist responsible for the disaster, James is recruited to help avert an even greater catastrophe. Along with a team of scientists, a reincarnated murder victim and a frustrated genius trapped in her six-year old body, James must stop the certain extinction of humanity. But if the deluded leader of the Church of Second Redemption has his way, humanity will disappear into potentiality, and he is willing to do anything to ensure that happens.
A serial killer, a murder victim, a dead priest, and James' lives are all inextricably bound together as they plummet towards an explosive final confrontation, the winner of which will decide the fate of humanity.
The Mall
“At just under 8 million square feet and towering four stories, with one subterranean level for time-saving transport, the Mall of the Nation is home to 1600 stores and an additional three stories of residential apartments.
Boasting a 30 screen movie theater, a five star resort-style hotel and two five star restaurants, the Mall is everything you ever wanted in one place.
You may never want to leave.”
When single mother Lara Myers finds herself suddenly homeless with her two children, she takes refuge for the night in the Mall of the Nation, a completely automated retail complex that never closes. When a catastrophic event occurs, the Mall is locked down, causing Lara to be separated from her ten-year-old son Owen .
Trapped and desperate, Lara enlists the aid of Simon whose job it is to maintain and repair the Mall’s army of Bots. Lara finds herself in a life and death struggle to save her family from homicidal and supernatural forces to which Simon may hold the key.
For they discover that they are not alone and that something does not want them to escape from….
The Mall
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So comes the fall weather…
Today was the first day my area fell into the below 65 degree mark since spring. When I got out of work around 6 (stayed late to help out) it was raining lightly and windy. It wouldn’t have been so bad if there was no wind, but considering that White Plains is known as a city of wind tunnels… well, it didn’t help that I wasn’t dressed for the 50s.
I can only hope that I don’t fall sick because of it.
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I should apologise for my prolonged absence the last few days, as I was down with food poisoning and in really no shape to do anything but try to sleep it off.
Today, however, I was in high spirits due to today being my 25th birthday. I received a lot of kindness today, for which I am thankful. Everyone who showed me kindness today, thank you so very much.
In all honesty, I still feel a good bit of surprise at having today off, as it came unexpected. I did not request the day off nor did I expect to receive it (as I told no one of my current job as to when my birthday actually was) thinking, “well, people naturally work on their birthdays. That’s just how things are. I am adult and this is what adults do.”
I nearly fell over when the schedule was drawn up and I saw a blank box under Saturday and in the row bearing my name. I even asked if it was a mistake. Boss only said, “I didn’t want to make you work all 7 days.” I bowed and gave my gratitude, receiving a blank stare.
Since the start of this year, I have been trying to “be more adult” about things. By this I mean, not let my childish self feel dismayed or upset at things that are a normal part of life. I guess, in everyday terms, become more mature…
It’s a work in progress to say the least. Whenever my mind says to me “well, it just ain’t fair! Why does it have to be —-?” or “Why can’t I just be treated (childishly) just a little while longer?!” I remember my mom was 25 when she had me. It couldn’t have been easy, god knows what a pain in the ass child I was, but she pulled through it.
Because of this struggle, I have been a bit depressed lately (since March actually) and been feeling like everything I worked for, hoped for, just had no chance at happening. I felt like I woke up, but in a bad way, to realize that all my dreams were just that and a harsh reality was going to keep me were I was forever. I felt completely without hope. I began to want to pity myself. “Poor Ren, she can’t move forward at all. She will never make anything of herself…. poor, poor Ren. Such ambition, such dreams…”
I would often chastise myself at thinking this way, being strict and telling myself, “People (go through that) everyday– tied down and unable to be free (happy). Why do you think people are so miserable?” And everytime it would start to become to much or I wanted to tell people about it, I’d feel like I really had no right to say ANYTHING! There are so many people worse off than me, so what right did I have to complain? “Welcome to the real world, Ren,” I would think bitterly.
But today, I feel like I woke up and shrugged off that depression. Like I went to bed with a sore stomach and woke up felling better than I was before I got sick. Like I shrugged off my depression when I tossed off the sheets to get out of bed.
I was able to greet people with an honest smile. I felt like a different person all together and those feeling I carried for so long felt like a distant memory– like a dream forgotten after awakening. Everyone said I looked different. I certainly felt so.
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It’s such a rainy day today. Very cool, very wet, very dreary. A perfect day to go to the dentist and get some work done.
Had to fill a cavity in, which involved getting a shot of novocaine into the crook of my jaw. Fun. So, now I can’t open my mouth more than a half centimetre and half my tongue is all tingly. Before, my tonsils went numb. I really hate when they can’t shot the novocaine straight into the surrounding gums.
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Time goes by so fast these days, it seems. I remember, as a kid, I used to complain so much that time never moved fast enough. My mom would often– and still does– warn me that once you reached a certain age it would fly by and that I would want those slow moving days back. She was right.
Today marks “the last day of summer” by American standards. It’s labor day, a day that is for rest. It is also the day to acknowledge that the time for rest is over (for most the end of June through today is considered “vacation time” in some form or another). Soon, kids will go back to school, and everyone will start gearing up towards the holidays– which starts earlier and earlier each year.
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Today had such a lazy feeling to it. Hardly any customers came into my job today and those that did just were browsing– scurrying away as soon as you said “hello.” My co-workers are blaming the Labor Day weekend, and I could why. I c an only wonder if tomorrow will be the same.
As for what it is I am posting today, I can only call it an experiment. In the same vein as those “artsy” shots of pens on paper and what not, it is a magnifying glass hovering over my superior’s desk. (This is where I had my lunch today) I chose the day Sunday for obvious reasons. If you look hard into the reflection (between the start of the U and right before the barely visible Y) you can see me with my phone. Kinda….. | <urn:uuid:556dcb9b-e02a-4758-865c-923a4a3dc72c> | https://renslens.wordpress.com/category/photo-journal/2011/ | en | 0.985279 | 0.023038 | mlfoundations/dclm-baseline-1.0-parquet |
The Best Probiotics for Yeast Infections
Probiotics for yeast are very necessary for yeast infection treatment and the restoration of immune and digestive system health. It is the destruction of good bacteria within the digestive tract that allowed the yeast to mutate and spread through out the body in the first place. So replacing these bacteria is very necessary for the healing, long-term prevention of a relapse, and for immune system health.
probiotic bacteria
The average healthy adult human, has about 70 to 100 trillion good bacteria, 3 to 5 pounds, present in the digestive system that live in a colony of many different species. These bacteria help one another to survive and they all do different jobs in this environment. Some clean up protein waste, others carbohydrate waste, others dairy, others raise or lower ph levels so others can survive, some kill yeast, and others help us digest our food so we can get the nutritional benefits from it, etc. Some bacteria's only job is to help other bacteria perform their job whatever that may be. They are a colony, they live together much like people live together in a city, each performing a separate task or job so that community can survive and flourish.
In order to get yeast infections and candida, most of these bacteria are gone. They have been killed from toxins, prescription and over the counter drugs, and extremely unhealthy diets. But the question is, how many bacteria are gone? No one knows exactly what is the normal yeast to bacteria ratio, and at what level of depleted bacteria does yeast shape shift and become candida? We just don't know? But if you are following the Standard American Diet and have ever taken an antibiotic, your intestinal immune system has been altered and weakened...period!
This lack of good bacteria is an obvious problem and is what needs to be addressed for effective yeast infection treatment. But how do you do that? Most people will tell you to take acidophilus and that should solve the problem. Or take this probiotic because it has 4 or so different species in it so it must be good right? I am willing to bet you might have even tried it and it didn't work did it? And why would it?
Most probiotics for yeast infection treatment have anywhere from 500 million to 10 billion live cells at the time of manufacture. By the time you take them some of course have died. But what is ludicrous is the fact that you are taking such a small amount when you need to replace trillions. It’s like going to a fire with a squirt gun. The fire quickly bounces back after you spray it with water much the same way candida does when you take weak or low dose bacterial products because the bacteria is quickly killed.
However, a properly designed yeast killing probiotic such as Profase is a different story. This type of probiotic actually goes on the offensive killing and displacing yeast from your mucous linings in your body.
I have had people tell me that their lab tests results have shown no good bacterial species in their stool. In these cases, taking low doses probiotics is a complete waste of time, you need to take 100's of billions, not 10's of billions. I have also seen stool test results that show high levels of good bacteria and high levels of candida yeast. In these cases, a yeast killing probiotic combined with a yeast killing enzyme is a very good way to treat the infection.
The most prevalent bacterial species in the human body are acidophilus that mostly inhabit the small intestine, and bifidobacteria, which inhabits the large intestine and small intestine. Bifidobacteria far out number acidophilus but when is the last time you saw a probiotic with large amounts of this species and its subspecies? I looked for 5 years before I finally found one.
Most probiotics are loaded with acidophilus but not bifidobacteria and you do need both in large amounts. I'm talking 100 to 500 billion a day or more to get well again and back to normal. It does depend upon the individual on how high it needs to be. But the minimum daily dose should be at least 50 billion, unless your using a probiotic that is designed to kill yeast with yeast killing enzymes and combine it with Floraphage.
Since yeast and candida cannot build resistance to bacteria like they do with herbs and modern medicines, the right bacteria are very beneficial for yeast infection treatment.
There are bacteria whose only job is to kill yeast, but most probiotic formulas are not designed to kill yeast, they are designed for overall intestinal health. There are also enzymes whose only job is to eat cellulose, hemicellulose, and lipoprotein, which is the composition of the cell wall of candida. If you combine the two, letting the enzymes eat thru the cell wall, the bacteria crowd out the candida from the intestinal wall and it dies.
Providing of course you clean up the waste in the colon so it no longer has a food supply.
Yeast Infection Treatment and Probiotics for Yeast
Several years ago, Bernard Jensen, D.C., world-renowned author, lecturer and teacher of natural health, said, "It is an indisputable fact that illness, old age, and even death itself are due to the accumulation of waste products (within the body) ... to the inability of the body to replenish its cellular structures and organs with fresh, vital nutrients."
Good bacteria are absolutely necessary for the absorption of minerals, vitamins, proteins, and fats within the body. They also displace and kill bad bacteria, yeasts, and fungi. The specific species that inhabit the small and large intestine also create the right acidic or alkaline state for that area in the intestine. They truly are our first line of defense against foreign organisms within the body.
A study in Ireland came to this conclussion:
"The intestinal microflora is a positive health asset that crucially influences the normal structural and functional development of the mucosal immune system. The flora has a collective metabolic activity equal to a virtual organ within an organ … It follows that manipulation of the flora to enhance the beneficial components represents a promising therapeutic strategy." (O'Hara AM, Shanahan F 2006)
"Changed lifestyles and the increased use of antibiotics are significant factors that affect the preservation of a healthy intestinal microflora. The concept of probiotics is to restore and maintain a microflora advantageous to the human body." (Broekaert IJ, Walker WA 2006).
There are many probiotics for yeast and health on the market today all claiming to be the most powerful and beneficial for your health. Unfortunately that is not the case.
In a study done by the University of Washington in 1990 they found that "Most of the lactobacillus containing products currently available either do not contain the Lactobacillus species and/or contain other bacteria of questionable benefit". Here it is 20 years later and I am afraid not much has changed.
Most have to be refrigerated which suggests they will spoil and have been found to grow mold in the body. Think about it, why do we put food in the refrigerator? To keep it from spoiling so we can extend the shelf life. What happens when the food spoils? It grows mold of course, and molds, kill good bacteria just like antibiotics, which are mostly made from molds.
You have probably read somewhere that probiotics require a supporting cast of other probiotics so they can attach to the intestinal wall to re-colonize and proliferate, which is true to a point. You may have also read that the probiotic should have FOS to feed these bacteria so they survive. Well, I have news for you, all conventionally manufactured probiotics for yeast do not have the ability to re-colonize the human intestine. It is lost during the manufacturing process. So when you stop taking them, the benefits are lost after 2 weeks because they all die. If someone tells you different, they are lying to you! Below is a chart that shows this phenomenon.
fate of ingested probiotics
With all that said, some might repopulate, we just don't know for sure. The way to find out would be to do a stool test before you started taking any probiotic, which measured good bacterial levels. Then take the probiotic for 30 days then don't take them for 30 days and test again. If they dropped back down to the same levels as before you started taking them, then they did not repopulate.
I always look at conventional probiotics as a defensive decoy. They do a job while you take them but they also act like a decoy of sorts so the bacteria you do have can repopulate on their own. Now if your missing entire species, you would be surprised how common this is, you should take a probiotic forever or do a fecal matter transplant. Because 75% of your immune system are those good bacteria.
Also, some probiotics don't work for some people but do work for others, it is an individual thing just like doses. You have to find what works the best for you.
Sometimes probiotics also cause intestinal distress in people that are not used to taking them. This type of cleansing reaction usually subsides in a week or so.
However, Floraphage is a proven bacteria multiplier that has been shown to increase bacteria levels, including those bacteria that already exist in your gut. I strongly recommend that you take it when treating yourself for yeast or bad bacteria.
The Best Probiotics for Yeast
Profase Probiotic for Yeast
I designed Profase to specifically kill candida yeast and pathogenic bacteria while also boosting immune function. It is extremely heat stable and contains 30 billion bacteria per capsule. It contains the best bacteria I could find to achieve these goals and I have referenced all the studies to prove it. Check it out yourself, I think you will agree this is the best probiotic for yeast infections on the market.
11-Strain Probiotic Powder
The 11-Strain probiotic powder is undoubtedly one of the most potent probiotics on the market. Each gram contains 260 billion bacteria and an adult scoop contains 200 billion bacteria. In a powder form it is great for children and for those that have a hard time taking capsules. With the additional 6 added strains, if CP-1 does not work for you then this more than likely will. The added strains are split evenly between acidophilus and bifidobacteriums so it stays in balance as any probiotic should. It has shown an amazing ability to clear up skin problems. This is my families choice when antibiotics are absolutely needed. I am very impressed with this formula and the feedback has been terrific.
Custom Probiotics, Super Potent Probiotic
CP-1, which is short for Custom Probiotic 1 is a 5 strain probiotic that will not grow molds in the body and is very heat stable. One capsule contains a guaranteed 60 billion bacteria at the time of expiration, which is one year. It is a very good probiotic to take if your stool tests came back showing low or non-existent species, because it is so strong and includes the most dominate species of bacteria that are found in the human intestine.
Prescript-Assist for Yeast Infections
Prescript-Assist took five years to develop and has quite a few peered reviewed studies proving its effectiveness. It works very well for yeasts, bad bacteria and really helps people with IBS. The bacteria are heat stable and do not have to be refrigerated so it will not grow mold in your body. You could easily take it on trips to prevent travelers diarrhea. There is a very good testimonial on the page as well.
Bacillus Laterosporus BOD
Bacillus Laterosporus BOD is a soil based bacteria that was patented in 1994 as a Candida and Aspergillus killer. It works very quickly if taken in large doses, the page above includes the studies and directions on how to take it.
Clinically Proven Theralac
Theralac claims it is the best probiotic on the market. I don't know for sure if that is true, but I do know the clinical studies are very impressive. I have no doubt it would be a very good probiotic to take for yeast infection prevention. Especially when taken with Biofase.
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Monday, August 6, 2012
FCNR Fixed or Term deposits - Should NRI Invest?
Should you Invest in FCNR fixed or term deposit?
FCNR (Foreign Currency Non Resident) deposit is another way NRI can invest money in fixed deposit, this is the third option for Indians staying abroad along with more popular NRE and NRO Fixed deposit. Since deregulation of the interest rate on FCNR deposit earlier this year, In an attempt to arrest Rupee slide against USD and attract more dollars from NRI customers, FCNR deposit has become an attractive alternative for NRI.
As I mentioned in my earlier post, Good time to invest in NRE fixed deposit that interest rates and exchange rate both are in favor of NRI and its really good time to invest money on NRI fixed deposits. Now like many other NRI first confusion comes on What is this FCNR deposits, Should I invest in FCNR deposit or NRE fixed deposit and several other doubts which prevent many of NRI from investing quickly. In this article, we will look some basics of FCNR deposit and given nature of FCNR deposit we will be able to decide whether investing in FCNR deposit is a good option or not?
What is FCNR Fixed Deposit?
FCNR deposit stands for Foreign currency Non Resident deposit where an NRI invest his foreign currency like USD, AUD, GBP with an Indian bank like ICICI, SBI, HDFC or Kotak Mahindra etc. FCNR term deposits are like placing money in local deposit but you are likely to get better interest rates on FCNR term deposit than what your local foreign bank can offer. especially after deregulation of interest rates on FCNR fixed deposit and increased competition between many Indian banks like ICICI, HDFC, SBI, and Kotak Mahindra.
Features and Benefits of FCNR Fixed Deposits
Features and Benefits of FCNR fixed deposit vary from Bank to Bank but here are some of the common features:
1) Low deposit Amount
Minimum deposit amount is quite low, you can open FCNR term deposit with ICICI bank with 1000 USD or EURO. for other foreign currency also deposit amount is reasonably low.
2) Tax Benefit
Interest earned on FCNR term deposit or fixed deposit is tax-free in India. Though it may be taxable in the country you are living in the USA calculate tax on the global income of their residents.
3) Flexible tenures
Most of the banks offer FCNR term deposit in various tenures starting from 12 months to 5 years. you can choose the term which is best suited you, Also, for lower tenure you may get better interest rates but given the relatively higher interest rates available currently, it's better to invest amount for the medium period.
Who should invest in FCNR term deposit?
FCNR (Foreign currency Non-resident) term or fixed deposits are best suited for NRI who wants to keep their money in foreign currency like US dollars (USD) or Euro etc. The main benefit of FCNR term deposit is that it avoid currency risk. So if you intention to repatriate the whole amount back to USD then keep that in FCNR because if Rupee depreciates further which is not unlikely given current volatility in the currency market, It may wipe off all the interest earned in Indian rupee when you convert those into USD.
Difference between FCNR and NRE Fixed deposit
The main difference between an FCNR term deposit and NRI term deposit is that In FCNR money remains in Foreign currency like dollar while in NRE fixed deposit money remain in Indian Rupee, which means there is a currency risk involved if you want to convert Rupee back to the dollar. Another difference between FCNR and NRE fixed deposit is that mostly you get lower interest rate on FCNR deposit, similar to what foreign banks offer but you get a better interest rate on NRE fixed deposit because of participation of Indian bank and because Indian government wants the foreign currency to boost rupees' free fall.
Difference between FCNR and NRE fixed deposit
This is a unique opportunity for Indians living abroad and you should cash in this. Remember when you return back to India, your FCNR term deposit can continue to earn contracted rate of interest until maturity and after that, you can convert into RFC account, where RFC stands for Resident foreign currency account. The benefit of keeping your USD on RFC account is that you can repatriate them for good purpose e.g. to fund your son or daughter's education.
FCNR deposits for NRI - Frequently asked question Answers
Here is a list of some frequently asked questions related to FCNR (Foreign currency Non-resident) term deposits:
1) Does Interest earned on FCNR fixed or term deposit taxable in India?
Good news, You don't need to pay tax on Interest earned on FCNR fixed deposit in India.
2) What are common tenures for which NRI can open FCNR term deposit?
Similar to NRE fixed deposit, you can also open FCNR term deposit from 12 months to 5 years time frame.
3) Can I jointly open FCNR term deposit?
Yes, You can jointly open FCNR term deposit but another account holder must be a Non Resident. You cannot jointly open FCNR or NRE fixed deposit with resident Indian e.g. your parents residing in India, but you can open with your wife if she stays abroad with you and currently holds NRI status.
4) Can you break FCNR term deposit prematurely before completing tenure?
This is something vary bank to bank, most of the banks like ICICI doesn't pay you interest if you break the FCNR deposit before completing one year, other may charge a penalty for same. Before investing on FCNR check with the bank on their policy of premature withdrawal of money from FCNR term deposits. See here to learn more about how to break FCNR fixed deposit before maturity.
That's all about FCNR (Foreign currency Non-resident) term deposit, Its great opportunity and if you want to keep your money in their foreign currency to avoid currency risk, consider and explore FCNR term deposits before putting your money on local banks, with Rupee sliding further and high volatility in currency market, FCNR is good bet for hedging currency risk for personal investment.
1. Hi Dude, Which bank is offering best interest rates on FCNR fixed deposits ? Can you provide comparision of FCNR interest Rates on major banks like ICCI vs SBI vs HDFC vs AXIS Bank vs Kotak etc. that would be helpful. Also please provide current interest rate on fcnr accounts.
2. I have few questions related to FCNR (Foreign Currency Non Resident) fixed deposit , hope you can answer :
Can I open FCNR fixed deposit in Singapore Doller or HongKong Doller ? if not then on which currency FCNR fixed deposits are available? I heard about US Doller, Pound, EURO only, let me know if you can open FCNR fixed deposit on any other currency.
What is the interest rate benefit you get by investing money on FCNR fixed deposit ? Do you get LIBOR rates or better ?
Do I need NRE or NRO Savings account with Indian banks like ICICI or SBI for opening FCNR fixed deposit ?
Can I break FCNR fixed deposit before maturity ? Does it has any penalty on lock in period ? After how many month I can break FCNR term deposit ?
If I don't have any NRE or NRO Savings account, How Can I open FCNR fixed deposit, Do banks like HDFC and Kotak Mahindra provides pick up services in Singapore and HongKong ?
Does interest earned on FCNR fixed deposit is taxable in India ? Do I need to pay income tax on interest either in India or US ? If I need to pay tax on US then which rate will apply?
Apart from currency exchange rate what is other benefit which FCNR account provides ?
Which is the best bank for opening FCNR account, ICICI , SBI or HDFC bank ?
How and where I need to transfer money to invest in FCNR deposit ? Can I send Cheque or I need to do WIRE transfer, remember I don't have any NRE or NRO Saving account which can be used to make payment corresponding to FCNR term deposit ?
If I open FCNR term deposit from my NRE and NRO Savings account, which exchange rate Bank will use to convert Indian Rupee into US Dollar ?
What is difference if I invest in local foreign bank than putting money on FCNR deposit on Indian bank ?
Sorry for so many questions on FCNR deposit, but these are my general doubt, I am researching so If I found my answers I will let u know but appreciate if you could answer these FCNR doubts.
3. Given that RBI has reduced interest rates for NRE and NRO account, is it good time to consider putting money on FCNR accounts? What are hidden cost involved in opening and keeping money in FCNR fixed deposit ?
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5. Given recent fall of Rupees, currently trading 1 dollar = 63 Rupees, It's good decision to keep money on FCNR deposit to gain interest as well as benefit from exchange rates increment. It's best of both world, many bank provides upto 4% interested on FCNR deposits based upon currency e.g. USD, POUND or SGD.
6. What is the maximum interest rate we can get in a FCNR fixed deposit for USD, GBP and SGD? I am thinking to put FCNR deposit on a currency which stable and offer better interest rates, is US dollars is right choice?
7. What is the best bank to open a FCNR account in - and what is the interest rates for each of the banks- does anyone have a comparison chart.
8. Can we open FCNR deposits from NRE accounts, or do we need to open another FCNR accounts to create FCNR fixed deposit. Also can one FCNR account hold deposits in multiple currencies e.g. USD, GBP or JPY?
1. @Aaron, FCNR account can only be opened as fixed deposits. Since you can only uses your foreign income to invest in FCNR fixed deposit, you need to either remit the money in respective foreign currency from overseas, or you can use the fund lying in your NRE saving account or fixed deposit. Though, given NRE account is maintained in Indian rupees and FCNR account is maintained at choice of foreign currency, using NRD account fund will be subject to exchange rate as INR will be converted to USD or GBP.
9. Can you transfer money from FCNR to NRE/NRO/ savings accounts of blood relatives?
1. Hello Sachin, Yes, you can transfer money from FCNR to NRE/NRO saving account to your blood relatives. Since FCNR can be just a fixed deposit and not saving account, you need to break or wait until maturity. For NRE/NRO it's more easy and straightforward. | <urn:uuid:0da4086c-485d-4895-a8b7-38958e5f01e4> | http://savingsfunda.blogspot.sg/2012/08/fcnr-fixed-or-term-deposits-NRI-investment.html | en | 0.930908 | 0.782481 | mlfoundations/dclm-baseline-1.0-parquet |
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PHYSEE Technologies - founder
PHYSEE Technologies
Creating Better Buildings for the Environment and its Users
The Hague and the Metropool Region is an inspirational and unique hub for sustainability and energy focused scale-ups that are working towards a better future. This distinct ecosystem allows for founders and CEOs to come together and learn from each other on similar problems that they are facing. That is the idea behind the UNConference by YES!Delft, which took place recently, this time focused exclusively on scale-up founders. At the UNConference we had a chance to learn from different scale-ups and to get their advice for other companies looking to grow within the Metropool Region.
Buildings and offices are constantly using energy but usually, energy is not optimized for the reality of the building. What if we could turn down heaters automatically when a certain room is receiving a lot of sunlight? This and many other solutions are offered by PHYSEE, a company combining facade data with building physics algorithms to save on energy consumption, all while providing greater comfort to building occupants. PHYSEE is based in Delft, neighbouring The Hague. Ferdinand Grapperhaus, CEO of PHYSEE Technologies called Delft “a special place,” that produces a lot of talented masters students and engineers. That’s why PHYSEE decided to set up their headquarters, lab, and production facility in Delft within the Metropool region. Exemplifying the accessibility of the region, Ferdinand mentioned that “we have a lot of people working at PHYSEE that either live in The Hague or Rotterdam and they happily cycle to work.”
Ferdinand joined the UNConference as it gave him and fellow scale-up CEOs a chance to meet with others who are sharing similar challenges and can share insights with each other. He mentions that running a scale-up really is a marathon and that you always need to be everywhere at once, all while making sure the company develops to a certain level. Meeting with other founders helps see that you are not the only one struggling with the marathon and that there is an ecosystem and community of people looking to help bring you to the next destination. One session focused on how to facilitate transparency in an organisation's board while working remotely or hybrid. When in a physical office, it's very obvious when your door is open and people can pop in and ask questions. But how do you translate this to a virtual environment? A fellow founder shared their success with a virtual open door while another shared their success with a virtual channel where everyone could expect detailed responses within 48 hours. Learnings from examples of fellow business leaders at the UNConference can be integrated swiftly if desired.
Ferdinand advises fellow entrepreneurs and founders to “find the balance in focusing on building your business internally, and networking externally.” He talks about how networking is a key to success, especially in the Metropool region where it can “bring new insights, potential business development leads, HR leads, etc.” But not getting carried away with all of the external commotion is important to find balance. As addressing internal and external stakeholders equally is crucial. If you are looking for a smart, more sustainable and comfortable office, feel free to reach out to PHYSEE. And if you are looking to expand your business in The Hague or the greater Metropool region, our business advisors are here to help. | <urn:uuid:f16e1f18-cdb9-4e34-b04f-622d67bb737a> | https://thehague.com/businessagency/physee-technologies | en | 0.944894 | 0.033551 | mlfoundations/dclm-baseline-1.0-parquet |
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Bathroom Monologue: Bedside Anthropology
We can deduce a lot about this culture from its bedding. Note that the Single Mattress, presumably intended for one person, is 39 inches wide. The Double Mattress, which must have been intended for two people, is 54 inches, which suggests and twins and most married couples must have been grossly malnourished to enable both people to fit on it overnight. And yet the Queen Mattress is 60 inches, suggesting female monarchs must have been morbidly obese, requiring more sleeping space than an entire married couple. Considering the humans evolved on the same planet as bees and bees have enormous queens, it is possible they had a similar gorging impulse as the insects. One would expect male tyrants to exhibit similar gluttony, but the King Mattress is only 76 inches – suggesting that a married king would only have 16 inches of sleeping width to himself if he were to ever sleep with his wife, and considering the importance of queens in the reproductive habits of other species, he must have done so frequently. What a terrible and tiny existence kings must have led after dark, and at the dining table.
1. This is great. And it needs to be the journals I have to read :P
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New Haven, Conn. — Winning may not be the only thing, but the human brain devotes a lot of resources to the outcome of games, a new study by Yale researchers suggest.
The study published in the Oct. 6 issue of the journal Neuron shows that when participants play games, such as rock-paper-scissors, almost the entire brain is engaged, not just the reward centers of the brain, which have been assigned the central role for shaping adaptive human behavior.
"Our brain functions to maximize the chance of survival and reproduction, so reward should be important for all cognitive functions, and thus most brain regions," said Timothy Vickery, postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Psychology and lead author of the study.
Textbooks teach that sensations of reward and punishment are centered in a region at the center of the brain called the basal ganglia, which contains a network of cells distributing dopamine, a neurotransmitter that reaches into the prefrontal cortex and other areas of the brain. The theory has been confirmed by previous functional magnetic imaging (fMRI) scans that show high levels of activity in the dopamine network when subjects are presented by desirable or frightening stimuli.
Vickery — along with Yale colleagues Marvin Chun, professor of psychology and neurobiology, and senior author Daeyeol Lee, professor of neurobiology, psychology and researcher for the Kavli Institute of Neuroscience — wanted to know if the textbooks were leaving out the role of other brain areas. They used a technique called multi-voxel pattern analysis to analyze fMRI data. Instead of comparing the overall signal strength corresponding to reward and punishment within each region of the brain, the new analysis looked for patterns within patches of brain activity. Just as a computer vision algorithm is trained to "recognize" objects from an image pattern, this technique involves training the computer to "recognize" reactions to wins and losses from brain activity patterns.
They found that wins and losses in games were recognizable from almost all areas of the brain.
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Covering the Uninsured: Options for Reform
Kaiser Family Foundation
September 17, 2008
Options for Covering the Uninsured
1. Build on the current system:
Strengthen the employer-based system
Expand public coverage by building on Medicaid and SCHIP
Create new group insurance options for individuals and businesses
2. Revise the sponsorship and financing of health coverage through the tax system
3. Adopt a single-payer plan
Listening to the national dialogue on health financing reform, you would think that we have only two options: 1) Don’t start from scratch with a better program, but build on the current system (Obama), or 2) Reform the tax code to shift incentives for purchasing insurance from employers to individuals (McCain). Replacing our dysfunctional financing system with a single payer national health program, if even mentioned, is immediately dismissed from the dialogue.
As an example, yesterday Health Affairs released three new articles commenting on the reform proposals. An excellent article by Buchmueller et al explained why the McCain proposal would be relatively ineffective in expanding coverage to more individuals and would likely result in a deterioration of the effectiveness of health plans. An article by Antos et al explained why the Obama proposal will fail to slow the escalation in health care costs, besides falling short on universal coverage.
The third Health Affairs article should have been on how single payer would control costs while providing comprehensive coverage for everyone. It wasn’t. Instead it was an article by Mark “Moral Hazard” Pauly describing a compromise model incorporating features of the McCain and Obama plans. Although the Buchmueller and Antos articles were covered extensively by the media, I couldn’t help but notice that the Pauly article was ignored, and quite appropriately so.
Kaiser Family Foundation is precisely right. There are three options for reform. We know that only one of them will work: single payer. A discussion of the McCain and Obama plans is not complete without including an explanation of the effectiveness of single payer. It’s our job to be sure that it is included. | <urn:uuid:beb41924-f7d6-4247-8d01-866b474be124> | http://pnhp.org/blog/2008/09/17/kffs-three-options-includes-single-payer/ | en | 0.939142 | 0.035051 | mlfoundations/dclm-baseline-1.0-parquet |
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Selection between SIM1 and SIM2 for Sending an SMS in Java ME on Dual Sim Devices fails
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SIM Manager does not appear, thus preventing a MIDlet from letting the user select the proper SIM/operator for the task and send an SMS with a Java application. This only happens when 2 SIM Cards are being used simultaneously on Dual SIM devices.
By using the Wireless Messaging API it is possible to send an SMS via a Java application. Writing a program that sends an SMS on Dual SIM Devices, works fine if either SIM1 or SIM2 is selected by the user in the SIM Manager. However if "Ask Every Time" is selected, the SIM Selection Window appears only for a very short time (or not all), eventually not letting the user select which SIM will be used for the operation. The device then displays "sending text message", but since no SIM was selected in the previous step, AMS attempts to send the message indefinitely and the control is never returned back to the MIDlet.
How to reproduce
Download and compile the sample code found in the wiki article: Listening asynchronously for incoming SMS messages in Java ME
The following steps are needed in order to reproduce this error:
1. Two SIM cards need to be placed in the phone.The option "Ask Every Time" should be selected in the SIM Manager as follows:Menu>SIM Manager>Ask Every Time
2. Install the application on the phone by using Nokia Suite or by just transferring the .jar and .jad files to the memory card. Launch the application.
3. Type a valid phone number and a text message
4. Press SEND
5. Allow the application to Send Text Message to the given number
Actual Result
The SIM Manager appears for a very short time (or not at all). Then the device's AMS takes control and attempts to send the message while the display shows "Sending text message". The later screen remains visible indefinitely as no SIM has been selected for the given task and the control is never returned back to the MIDlet.
Expected Result
The SIM Manager should not disappear. The user should be able to select either SIM1 or SIM2. The screen "Sending text message" should then remain for a while, until the message is sent. As soon as the message is sent, the control should return back to the application.
Affected Devices
This error affects the following Dual SIM devices:
• Nokia Asha 200
• Nokia C2-03
• Nokia C2-00
No known solution is available
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Devices(s): Nokia Asha 200, Nokia C2-03, Nokia C2-00
Keywords: Dual SIM, SMS, SIM Manager, Selection of SIM
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Bonus – Anime Weekend Atlanta 2009 Con Report
Hey kids, remember this podcast? Yeah, neither do we. But here’s our recorded some time ago convention report for Anime Weekend Atlanta 2009! Our special guests are a bunch of crazy people we know, many of whom sleep in Gerald’s quarters EVERY NIGHT. Just be warned: the audio and editing quality on this one is…kind of rough.
By all rights, there should be several pictures, videos, and links in these show notes. However, I do not have any of them because they’re locked away in the vaults. Bug Gerald and Clarissa to post their stuff. It won’t do anything, but you’ll feel better afterwards! Actually, I have some pictures of Gerald’s harem:
Laina, going completely Berserk. In more ways than one.
Amanda (demonstrating why she is The Face, even though this is not The Face)
Andrea (it’s a good thing she has those goggles, I’m just sayin’)
Brian in his Travis Touchdown / Miami Bass outfit
Brian and Laina. (Laina is the one on the right.)
This gas station / Dairy Queen art is a caricatured representation of everyone on this podcast.
Pricing iTunes out of business
35 Replies to “Bonus – Anime Weekend Atlanta 2009 Con Report”
1. Now, see, this is where being an old fart has its uses.
Gerald is clearly doing his 'Jack Tripper' impersonation, and he's living the 'Three's Company' lifestyle!
(insert the 'The Price is Right' failure sound here)
2. Exceeded bandwidth makes this listener a sad succubus. (as opposed to panda.)
I guess I'll catch up to fast karate while I wait.
3. I thought that it was a good report. I especially liked how everyone started with something that they did like. I do not know if it is an act on everyone's part, but at times I feel like everyone is picking on Jerald and it was quite bad in this episode. That is probably why he is not answering his phone during the conventions.
4. Well, there is good news and there is bad news. The good news is that you shouldn't be getting the Monthly Bandwidth Limit Exceeded errors anymore since it's November now. The bad news is that it'll probably just happen again soon, and so we need to change our hosting situation…AGAIN, after we'd just done so.
When we signed up for this new hosting, we did so because it was advertised as "unlimited disk space" and "unlimited bandwidth," just as pretty much all hosting sites are. However, in a month where we released pretty much zero new episodes, we still used up 750 GB worth of bandwidth just from people downloading the old episodes. But the fact that we used up that much bandwidth is apparently NOT the problem, even though that's the error that came up.
The problem is our CPU/RAM usage on the hosting server, a usage statistic that is never advertised when buying hosting from anyone as we ourselves are not capable of monitoring or even viewing it. But as they tell me, because AWO is several small files instead of one gigantic file, it's far more of a computational strain to handle. (Naturally, we were not told this would be a concern prior to when we first signed up, after explaining exactly what the hosting needs were.)
The statistic we were told–and I have to take their word on it–is that we use up over 20% of one core from a quad-core Intel 9550, which is apparently astronomical. So what now? Our choices are as follows:
1. Keep the current hosting, but pay for the higher usage in CPU / RAM. At our current usage, that'd mean a price increase of about six times higher than what we paid already. Even with what we made off the T-shirt sales, we don't have that kind of money. And considering we've never moved over this blog, set up a board, set up the Otaku Archive, etc etc, our "current usage" figures would actually increase. So it'd probably be more than a 6x increase for all I know.
2. Find new hosting altogether. Forget a 6x increase, Libsyn costs nearly 20x more than what we're paying now, plus some episodes would need to be taken offline for several months due to their monthly storage limits, plus you can't host websites or anything on it. Other non-podcast dedicated hosting options all offer unlimited storage/bandwidth (typically at double the price of what we're paying now), but they probably also would scoff at our CPU/RAM requirements (so perhaps a 12x price increase). offers free hosting, but it's a pain to use since you have to fill out lengthy forms for every file uploaded. And depending where you are, files downloaded from there are slooooooooow.
3. Reduce our CPU/RAM usage. There are only a few ways to go about this. We could remove most of the old episodes from the RSS feed such that people would have to manually download archived episodes, but this option quite frankly sucks and runs contrary to the point of podcasting in the first place. We could host the older episodes somewhere else (perhaps, but I don't know how much of a dent that would make since most of the traffic comes from either the newest episodes or the oldest ones.
In the end, this is a problem that takes money to solve, and it's more money than we've got. The clock's just struck 2:00 AM for the second time today, so we'll just have to wait on the matter I guess.
5. I feel your pain. Last month I ran into the same problem, although your bandwidth usage is still about twice as much as mine. The cheapest upgrade that would allow me some breathing room costs 4X as much using the same hosting service, and it's not an option designed to host podcasts…
So far, I've attempt to alleviate the problem by purchasing more bandwidth and planning to upload new materials at off-hours, when the servers aren't as likely to be hammered by everyone downloading at once.
6. This is where my ignorance of all this shows, but I'll throw this out anyway.
It seems to me the core issue is that no hosting company is honest about what they charge for. With all the push for 'web 2.0' you'd think they've got it figured out but it's clear they don't.
So, I say, screw web 2.0.
RSS feed? current episode only. So what if they have to do a few more clicks to d/l old content? If they WANT it, they'll DO it.
No more embedding Youtube. link only. yeah yeah, you'll tell me that doesn't enter into the CPU use and blah blah, I say it does. How can it not? I assume because of the embedding the viewing goes THRU your server not AROUND like a link would.
yes I'm sure I'm total dumbass and know nothing.
Look at logs and see if some of the links are being constantly probed or crawled or something.
Also, I kinda call bullshit on the hosting company, as the whole CPU usage thing may be just a scam to charge more money for doing nothing.
can they show you CPU/memory usage logs and compare them to other customers? One would assume they are documenting that if they can charge for it.
the only other option I see, and I know it can't happen now, is just go ahead and build your OWN server and only lease bandwidth.
7. Well, I looked up libsyn, and you can make a blog/site from there.
Their bandwidth is unmetered (as opposed to unlimited), and judging by how long your podcasts are and how often you release them (they have a calculator thing you can use), and the 12 or 24$ a year service should be pretty good for you.
But as you said, a lot of eps would have to be offline for a while until you upload them all again.
Also, hell, AnimePulse took off a lot of their older eps from their RSS feed.
I get the older eps manually now (since i haven't caught up yet), and it's not that much of a hassle..
I also asked a friend of mine who owns a dedicated server if he's able to handle a lot of bandwidth or not.
With the 24$ one, you can upload like what…16 shows a month? Would take about 5-6 months to catch up.
Well, whatever you want to do, I guess.
Just throwing stuff out there.
8. Andrea is gorgeous, and the outfit rocks
I think the choices of pictures reflects their personalities, as the only guidelines I provided was "give me a picture of you from AWA that you consider representative of you." Working off of that, Amanda chose a picture of her in drag emerging from underneath Laina's dress while making a bizarre face (as she is so inclined), Andrea chose one of the professional photographer pictures you'd get from attending the nerd prom, and Brian just sent me a picture of him holding the TNA title which wasn't taken at AWA at all, meaning Laina had to find a proper picture for him such that she hasn't actually had time to send me one of her yet.
Indeed, none of this applies in any way whatsoever to the situation at hand! Currently, everything related to this site you're reading this message on right now is hosted on Google's servers. This Blogspot site can exist forever as it costs us 0 dollars. When I say "hosting" for now I'm only talking about where you download the MP3s from.
The solution we're leaning towards is this: we'll sign up for Libsyn using the rather costly $60 a month plan (lets you upload 1.5 GB a month) for about 4-5 months. For the first month we'll put the X most recent episodes and the Y oldest episodes on there, since those episodes are what get downloaded the most and therefore cause the most processor strain. All the new episodes will get posted on there too. As the time passes, we move more episodes over such that no episodes are actually taken offline in the process. Then once everything's moved, we switch to the $12 a month plan (lets you upload 250 MB a month) and just keep on that indefinitely. We may just have to do the ultra-lame NPR thing and ask for listener donations, since while we have some cash from selling shirts, it's not gonna cover it the way it did for the current hosting.
This will all probably start going down before the month is out, as it's not even been two days and we've already used about 65 GB of bandwidth. It turns out that I can indeed view the CPU/RAM server stats in real-time (though not logfiles): as of the time I type this, the total load on the server–which is to say, us plus whomever else we're sharing it with–is 0.63 (4 cpus), with memory usage at 17.7 %. Is that a lot? I dunno. Doesn't seem like it, especially considering it's a total for everyone and not just us. But clearly I don't know much about all this, otherwise we wouldn't be in the mess we're in right now!
9. You guys are nuts. Wouldn't have it any other way. LOL Will have to somehow make it to the panel of doom and history of hentai someday. Oh, and I got one of those Tezuka books at the con too. Writing my own thoughts here. Hmmmm… wonder if I can get you three into the vid rooms at all next year? BTW Gerald, read the description for the AIC panel in the program guide. Made sure to give you props. 🙂
10. It's bad enough I want to go to Otakon next year, but now I have the desire for AWA flowing again. Curse you people!
11. What you need is a mirror set up. So that on each request it gets sent to a host closet to the users location. (Which cost money)
I would be happy to setup mp3 hosting for whatever. I have to accounts you can work off of. One is a dreamhost "unlimted" account, The other is a "unmetered" 100mbit line vps account.
12. Daryl, you should make a proper post about this server problem instead of just a comment. Presumably AWO has a large number of nerd listeners. Either some of us can directly provide suggestions like Mistress Victoria, or at least we know somebody who can. Maybe one of your podcaster friends knows a more practical solution.
13. The decision that they came up with is the best one for sure.
I wouldn't mind donating a few dollars here and there to help with the 12$ payment. ..Heck, I won't even mind paying half of it.
It's almost the cost of WoW, haha.
*Doesn't play WoW anymore.*
A few $ from a lot of listeners can go a long way, though.
14. u really didnt need opinions of the con from other people especially attention deprived cosplayers!!i always listen to the show because u seem to have the same fed up impression with just seemed like your guests didnt have anything informative or interesting to say about anime or manga just what they were wearing,it was like listening to paris hilton(or someone just as retarded) or a couple of 5 years olds talkin about what there costumes are for their school play.plz keep it non cosplay guest!
15. Another great episode:) Don't really know, if this was better than your usual con reports (eg more analytical and balanced), but Gerald's gang was entertaining to listen:)
16. Daryl, you mentioned Lovecraft as a white person's author, and while it's true that some of his remarks would have led Hitler to say, "Whoa, whoa, calm down there," the IRONY ALERT is that the leading expert on Lovecraft is named Sunand Tryambak Joshi.
I'm just pointing this out before Jason does. By the way, Joshi says that he attended Brown because of its Lovecraft connection, which, if I recall, is also the reason PULP's editor-in-chief, Alvin Lu did. Also: not white. Come to think of it, even I wouldn't have qualified as white under Lovecraft's rather strict standards; the best I could have hoped for was "gibbering Slavic subman."
17. P.S. I'm also ready to make some NPR-like contributions to you. Sure, they review anime on occasion, but they do it without swearing, which is inadequate.
18. I always thought glass buttplugs and katanas were a pretty common combination. Every local con I've been to had at least one dealer selling both.
19. I talked to Yaya Han this pass weekend at Saboten-Con. She was really nice person.
I showed her picture of her in her Christie outfit on my PSP. I hope I didn't creep her out like that cake thing at happen at AWA.
20. Once again the blogocasters of the world copy Fast Karate. First it was the sexy parties, then the drunken binges, and now everybody's gotta get all up in our "we exceeded our CPU limits and the server got shut down so we're going to abuse the 1.5 gig option on libsyn until all our files are up on a new server."
Just remember Fast Karate was doing this like NINE MONTHS AGO and we were talking about ape rape while we did it. How often does Anime World Order talk about ape rape? Like, almost never.
21. Congrats on your Parsec Award! Though I'll admit, I think this is the second time I've ever even heard of it!
22. Oooo all i need is to buy vol 1 of the ryoichi ikegami Spiderman manga to complete it. That manga got really weird by the end.
23. Oi, I happen to live right in Marietta. The Marietta Diner is fuckin' cool. They do awesome cakes.
Another AWA gone by~
Maybe I will get the balls up and introduce myself to the AWO crew sometime, seeing as how I have been an avid listener for over three years~
24. This gas station / Dairy Queen art is a caricatured representation of everyone on this podcast.
Heh, so Daryl is a gopher and Gerald's a St. Bernard in the back? That definitely looks like Clarissa at the wheel! 🙂
Those cassette tapes in the photo remind me of all truck stop food marts. Let alone seeing what they write in the bathroom. I swear those guys should get into comedy. Since I haven't been to the south at all, I'll have to imaging the horrors of having two opposing sides on the highway, Jesus and strippers, in my head!
25. I'm the robot, dagnabbit.
Daryl, couldn't you use torrents to host the files?
Yes. Indeed we have run torrents in the past, but after a while we stopped once we realized that you're never going to see that a torrent option even exists unless you view this site or see the torrent link on a tracker. The vast majority of downloads for this and all podcasts come via subscribers to the RSS feed. iTunes is the most used of the bunch.
Most podcatcher software cannot handle .torrent files in the enclosure links. If instead of a MP3 link I put a .torrent in there, iTunes wouldn't know what to do. Yes, there exists third-party tools to sort of enable torrent support, but most people will not be using those.
We could still do torrents and may do so again in the future. But until iTunes and the other popular podcast software adds native support for BitTorrent (don't hold your breath), the usefulness of doing so is very limited.
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Bernese mountain dog appearance at a glance!
Bernese mountain dogs are much loved for their fluffy appearance. Among the other most prominent old dog breeds in Switzerland like Appenzeller Sennenhund, the Entlebucher Sennenhund, and the Greater Swiss Mountain dog, Bernese get the attention due to their looks. All the above breeds are all-rounder working dogs who had similar tasks in farms and pastures, but Bernese mountain dog appearance got them loved more in the households for their unique features.
Bernese mountain dog appearance as a large breed dog
Bernese mountain dog appearance is of a large breed dog with high body strength, pace, and agility in a balanced combination. With those features, they made the best work dogs since ancient times. Bernese has a broad chest, V-shaped ears hanging from sides of its head and, a slightly long, square-shaped muscular body. These are not very tall. Males count 25-27 inches tall, and females count 23-26 inches tall when standing. A built male dog’s weight is between 80-115 lbs and that of a female dog is around 70-95lbs. Bernese are large and cute at the same time.
Magnificent Coat
The tri-colored thick coat comes in the combinations of black, white, and rust or black, tan, and white. Black is the background color, and the other two colors make distinctive patterns on their body. These patterns are not always very similar on all Bernese appearance. Some have ‘Swiss cross’ on their chests, and some have ‘Swiss Kiss’ on their backs behind their neck. The white horseshoe on their face makes them adorable. Rust patches make the eyebrows and runs on cheeks, feet, and also under the tail, adding more to its looks.
The long and thick double coats on these dogs were meant to guard them against the freezing Switzerland mountain weather where they came from. They have a wooly inner coat and a longer outer coat to serve this purpose. Thick coat means high shed, but it is less expensive to groom a Bernese, which made them affordable for the blue-collar farmers back in history. As they are a breed adapted to colder environments, it can be risky to let them be in hot climates. Make sure to provide them with air-conditioned spaces if the outside is hot to hop on.
With this daring appearance comes the affectionate and robust personality in the Bernese mountain dogs. As agriculture became less common in Switzerland, Bernese moved from farms and pastures to the households in villages down the mountains. They made the best companions and became family members. As they are watchdog from their instincts, they are protective of their family. They are intelligent, gentle, and people-oriented. Bernese mountain dogs are big in appearance but not a bit lazy to exercise outdoors. Grooming is also essential to maintain these beautiful breed’s looks and personality. As they have a very thick layer of fur, which often sheds proper grooming is necessary. Brushing, combing, bathing, trimming nails, and keeping ears clean need to be done on a schedule giving adequate time and attention. Maintaining the Bernese mountain dog appearance is less expensive, but it is time-consuming. However, never neglect this if you want to keep your Bernese happy and healthy.
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The Important Advantages Of Proper Pest Control
People should not be complacent about living in their houses because they have no idea about the small insects that also inhabit the place. This can be a common problem and a difficult one as well since it would usually damage the walls and other parts of the house in the long run. Owner must be aware that such things are not easy to deal with. They have to ask for aid as soon as they can.
This concern could be difficult to solve due to their population but you must ignore it just because you cannot handle the whole thing. You can hire professionals for pest control chandler since they got the equipment and skills as well. It means the entire problem may be solved right away. But, it would still depend on which ones you hire. There are tons of experts out there. Be wise when you choose.
Some are so complacent and would end up having more problems so there is really a need to think as properly as possible. This must be considered since it can be the only way to fix the mess. It would not be an easy job if you do this alone. You need to let the experts handle and it can go well.
It saves time and you must take note of it. The reason behind their efficiency is due to their skills and knowledge about the matter. They even have the methods which are useful in eliminating the pests that are still lingering behind walls and under the beds. They can do this without wasting time.
This relieves the stress of many owners. Owning a large house is a little stressful since it demands the upmost maintenance which is reasonable. Owners like you need to think of what is best since it may get worse in the long run. Besides, hiring experts would take away the burden you feel soon.
Money will not be a big concern and it even aids in saving more. The good thing about such service is the cost efficiency. It gives more to an owner than what he pays for. This would be perfect for you especially if you are strict in saving your money. Well, you must know that they are the key.
The place would become clean and it has been proven. Insects are few of the reasons why a house would get messy. Their waste may be small but if they are large in number, they could spread it in all corners. So, this is one thing you must avoid. You only have to make sure experts are hired.
Safety is one thing people need to remember since there are others who would not mind this. If pests are still around, they can go far and infest the area. So, this should not be ignored by owners. Hiring some professionals would really help in terminating all those insects fast and conveniently.
Finally, the value would remain the same. Others have no idea that the value of their homes would decrease if overlooked. Pests are not easy enemies so you need time to think about this. As soon as you can, contact the professionals.
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Circular needles are exactly what they sound like; they enable a knitter to knit in a circle and are useful for knitting round objects like hats and mittens. Knitting with circular needles is not exactly the same as using straight needles, so read on to learn how to knit in the round.
1. 1
Gather your circular knitting needles and some yarn.
2. 2
Make a slipknot and slide it onto the needle.
3. 3
Cast on. Do which ever cast on method you like. It's recommended that you do not use the backwards loop method, as the loops can twist around and come undone.
4. 4
Scrunch all the stitches over to the left needle, or where you began casting on. Make sure all of your stitches are straight on the needles and facing the same direction.
5. 5
Join the stitches. What this means is you need to join the knitting yarn to the work so it is one continuous circle. Hold the needle where the cast on began in your left hand and hold the other needle in your right hand. Begin knitting with the working yarn, making sure you are connecting the yarn to the beginning and creating a circle.
6. 6
Pull the joining stitches and the first few afterwards tight. Otherwise you may have a ladder form where you joined the yarn, and you don't want that to happen.
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Put a stitch marker on the right needle to mark the beginning of the round. (If you don't have a stitch marker you can use a paper clip.) This is not completely necessary, as you can see where the round starts with the tail yarn, but it's very helpful if you're knitting a complex pattern.
8. 8
Continue knitting in the round. A tube like structure should begin to form.
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Cast off as your normally would.
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This video will show you how to knit in the round
• Here are the list of stitches and how to do it when you knit in the round:
• Garter stitch: knit one round, purl one round. And repeat.
• Stockinette stitch: knit all rounds.
• Reverse stockinette stitch: purl every round.
• You can knit straight, flat pieces with circular needles too. Just don't join the stitches, and turn the work after every row.
• Remember, when you knit in the round, you'll never turn your work.
• You can also knit in the round with doubled pointed needles. Try both and find out which you prefer.
• If your needles are too big for the project you want to complete, they will stretch the yarn out, and your finished project won't look very nice. You'll want to look up the traveling loop or the magic loop method, which allow you to knit smaller items and long circular needles.
• Don't twist the stitches before you join the two ends. This is very important!
Things You'll Need
• Circular knitting needles
• Knitting yarn
• Stitch marker (optional)
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How to Win When You’re Completely Drained or Burnt Out
Feeling depressed, drained and burnt out
Believe it or not, there is such a thing as being too focused. When you’re totally “killing it” at work (which is an awesome feeling, I’m sure you would agree!), your body and mind can start to experience horrible, adverse effects if you don’t maintain a sensible momentum. It can make you feel drained.
Studies show that 53% of Americans feel overworked and burnt out, even though 86% of them would still work harder for a promotion, especially in a bad economy. But wouldn’t this make you feel even more drained? The answer to that is yes, it would.
If you’ve been pushing it hard lately, you might have feelings of depression or stress, or a lack of desire to work, or even a lack of confidence to work. It’s an awful feeling to have.
Not only can you still win in this situation, but you can also come to the realization that you never lost. Let’s talk about those high-expectations that you’ve set yourself, how to slow down, and how to keep your chill so that you win everyday.
How Overworking Effects Your Productivity
Have you ever woken up with a huge amount of energy and thought to yourself: “this is going to be a really productive day”? By midday you’ve completed all of your tasks and you can feel the tiger’s blood raging through your veins. It’s natural to want to keep up that momentum, but your body and mind can only take so much. Over time your brain will become more susceptible to boredom and a lack of ideas, eventually halting your productivity altogether.
While there’s definitely nothing wrong with getting a step ahead with your work, you do have to use the opportunity to relax and heal your brain. If you don’t, your brain will shut itself down, and that’s much harder to repair than a broken laptop.
By shutting down I mean having feelings of sleepiness or a lack of enthusiasm, which lead to much worse things. When you’re not hitting the same level of churn as you were before, you develop this misconception that you’re underperforming, failing to meet targets, or turning out work that’s below standard. You could even experience Imposter Syndrome, where you feel inadequate or useless, as if you’re a fraud and any success that you’ve had is down to luck (even though that isn’t true).
Overworking and imposter syndrome
Why We Are, the Way We Are
As humans we’re very goal-orientated. We think along the lines of “when I earn [x] amount of money, life will be better, or when I reach [x] target, I can take a break”. But when a target is reached we tend to set ourselves more targets without ever harvesting the rewards of the previous ones, and this is how we become so fixated on the future, leaving ourselves drained and burnt-out. You have to reap the rewards you’ve already earned in order to gain the next ones.
How to Slow Down
If you’re reading this you might be feeling stressed and overworked right now — it happens. Pressure and high-expectations can be overwhelming, and productive days can motivate you so much that you feel lethargic, drained and burnt-out afterwards. You need to slow down, and here’s how.
1. Be Proud of What You Accomplished Already
Sluggish results tend to follow bouts of highly-energetic results, so focus on what you’ve accomplished recently to capture a sense of perspective, and a better understanding of the volatility of your productivity. Don’t think of yourself as underperforming — think of yourself as slowing down after an especially hectic day/week/month. When you acknowledge your solid efforts, you’ll feel happier about taking a break.
2. Walk Away From the Desk and Have Some “Me” Time
Simply being happy increases your motivation, not only to work, but to do other things such as eat healthy, do exercise, and so on. Rationalizing your accomplishments can assuredly help you rebound quickly, but if that isn’t enough you’ll have to force yourself to step away from the desk. In the moment that can be quite hard, because you’re in a frame of mind where you feel like you should be catching up, not slowing down, but you have to remember that it’s the stress and worry talking. If you don’t stop and recover, your stress will drag you down even further.
“Me time” could involve a time-out to do some mindfulness meditation; not only can this sometimes offer instant results, but it can be used to keep you grounded all of the time, if you do it regularly. If you feel like you really need to heal your mind, “me time” could mean a half-day off, an entire day off, or a well-deserved holiday.
How to take a break and heal yourself
How to Prevent Yourself from Burning Out
Set yourself smaller targets. By lowering your (possibly high!) expectations, you’ll consistently hit your targets on a daily basis and the motivation will carry you to over-deliver. By comparison you’re actually performing at the normal standard but you’ll feel like you’re winning the day, everyday. You can walk away from the office each night having completed everything that you wanted to do, and more.
As a writer, there’s a phrase that’s always resonated with me since my high school English class: always leave them wanting more. In this case, “them” is your brain — always leave it wanting more. So when you still feel like you’re running on a full battery after completing that last to-do, bang out one more task and call it a day. Don’t worry, that motivation will still be there tomorrow, where you repeat the process all over again.
Essentially, you’re under-promising yourself but over-delivering. Pacing yourself in such a way that you’re not feeling drained after. It’s about maintaining a consistency.
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I find it bitterly humorous that the "you may also be interested in" articles are by Paul Constant, who was just fired by The Stranger.
If Paul Constant left the Stranger, I'm done visiting what has become little more than a page of advertising.
I haven't seen a post here but Paul is not at the Stranger anymore:…
Paul wasn't fired by The Stranger. Paul quit.
Look, I miss Paul too, but this post demands interest and respect on its own merits. If I were to complain about something, it would be about a particular aspect of the new format, which separates comments from the post itself. I'd like to be able to reference what was written (particularly in a dense post like this). Now I have to open a new browser and go back and forth, instead of just scrolling up. Not the best user experience IMHO.
This article gives no consideration to students' feelings and no thoughtfulness about the courage it takes to undertake apprenticeship of an art form. Not to mention how the practice of writing transcends boundaries, fosters community, literally SAVES people's lives, and creates a deeper, more enriched individual which potentially can flower into a million ripples and collect momentum and influence in unexpected ways even beyond imagining. Wow. He is saying that if you're not a great master (implied, like him) then you shouldn't bother people with your annoying drivel and just quit writing, already. And if you're past a certain age, you also shouldn't bother. It's a fortunate thing he doesn't teach writing anymore. I am puzzled however that he holds the post as director of Seattle City of Literature. His article seems to convey such disgust and contempt for anyone who writes.
I got bored and stopped reading half way through.
I miss Paul Constant so much it hurts.
Super duper enjoyed this. As a writer of music, I was inspired.
tl;dr summary? Your writing probably sucks and the time you spend on it will almost certainly be a waste. (Apropos of nothing, hope you don't have any firearms in your house.)
@6 is right. He sounds like a burnt out dick spewing bitter screed. Glad you weren't my teacher, dude.
Skyler, I do not think this article is meant to discourage people from writing in general. You are write that there are many many benefits that anyone can get from writing. This article seems to me to be specific to MFA students. Should everyone write? Absolutely, if they want to. Should everyone get an MFA? Heck no. For most people, it's an expensive experience that in no way guarantees success as a writer.
Low-residency? What a crock of shit. You don't believe in nearly all of the students who are getting fleeced by your farce of a scam of a poor excuse for education? Move on to Cutco then you hump and leave higher ed to those of us who give a fuck.
I think some teach out of ego problems but remember writing is an act of therapy. Just look at a Norton Anthology and see how many people are in it from the last 500 years. What happened to all the rest that have written? Did they all commit suicide? Chances are that writing prevented them from committing suicide.
I think the point here is that if you are in an MFA program, you better love letters (reading and writing) otherwise wtf are you doing. You don't have to have the gift but be serious about your work and if your in an MFA program, about making it better.
Apply this lesson to your proclaimed 'passion' ( be it writing, cooking or drinking ) and you may just learn something.
I forget where I read this, but there was a story that someone asked Leonardo da Vinci (I think) what someone needed to become a great painter. His answer: you have to like the smell of paint. Seems like all the advice people give to become really good at anything boils down to some form of
that same answer.
It's true that really amazing writers are pretty rare. Will Ryan Boudinot be remembered as one?
I love books, and I love Seattle, but I don't want to have any part of a "city of literature" run by a mayor like this dude. Ryan, please revise and focus on tone. I'm not saying you are wrong about a lot of what you say, but you say it in a dickish and snobby way that reeks of 20th century male Great Writer syndrome (not saying you are a great writer, but you seem to think you are). @15 is probably right - you originally wanted to convey the importance of taking one's writing and reading seriously... but the focus went sideways into a kind of douchy exclusivity. Also, what's the point of saying people are born with talent, when there's really no way to test for talent except let them write and find out?
I've been a writer for 50 years traditionally published and self-published with agents and without, fiction and non-fiction. I'm in my 3rd semester of low-residency MFA at U. of Tampa. I needed neither the credentials nor the edification of an MFA, but wanted to both share my knowledge and experiences with other writers and to learn from others. You stop learning--you die--even at age 70, which I am. Despite much of the sad truths of what was said here, I find no reason to be so harsh. As a teacher you observe, but never forget to "serve." At age 21 I read W. Somerset Maugham's THE MOON AND SIXPENCE, virtually a fictional biography of VanGogh's and Gaugin's conflicting yet share Impressionist experiences. LUST FOR LIFE (1956) with Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn as the artists comes more from that novel than from history. In the novel both artists are studying in an art school together in Brittany and a young woman student paints landscapes with them. Both men agree that she has no talent. Gauguin wants to tell her and put an end to her dream, but VanGogh talks him out of it. Like VanGogh, I wept for Maugham's fictional character knowing that good fiction can be closer to the truth than life. At least Gaugin contained his need to lash out and destroy the woman's hope, waste of her time or not, unlike Master Boudinot to any writer who dreams.
And then he challenges his student with Gravity's Rainbow, 2666, and Infinite Jest-- That doesn't sound like a challenge at all. He should have made his (male) student read Virginia Woolf, Marilynne Robinson, Jane Austin, and Toni Morrison. Most likely, that student hasn't picked any of them up and probably never will.
Ryan, what made you think it was a good idea to write this? The wisdom you've gathered from a few years of teaching at a little-known low-res MFA program is so vital that you just couldn't keep it to yourself?
I'm sure it was gratifying to write this piece, and I empathize with the impulse to tear down students who think of themselves as writers without bothering to read or practice. But did you not, at any point, stop and think, "publishing this might not be a great idea"? Even when you wrote about wanting students who were survivors of abuse to have been more abused?
You are precisely the sort of teacher who needs to get out of MFA programs - the sneering, self-satisfied writer who looks down on the very people he's supposed to be lifting up. Only you're not old enough or known enough to get away with that kind of pretension; teachers like you need to actually, you know, teach.
Even if you think your generic wisdom about talent could ever be genuinely useful to anyone, I find it hard to believe that, as a writer, you didn't pause to consider how your attitude towards your students would prevent readers from trusting you or heeding your words. But beyond that, you're writing from a very narrow experience here - in terms of your time at an off-the-radar low-res program and in terms of your own experience with coming to love language - and I think it was irresponsible to pretend your experience is universal to writers or students.
Where Rebecca Brown successfully encouraged and inspired writers with her "Failure" essay, Ryan Boudinot succeeded in tearing people down with jerk, off-topic generalizations. The only comment I agree with him on is about the willingness to work--if a writer isn't willing to write, they shouldn't be in an MFA program. Period.
I'm really offended by this. And I say this as someone who has taken several workshops with Ryan Boudinot and had my writing complimented many times by him including saying that he would request to read more pages if it were on submission.
I legitimately feel bad for ANY of his former students who shelled out a lot of money to work with an advisor who didn't believe in them, save for the less than five who were worth it--in his opinion.
The line about abused students is so off-base I thought this might be a poorly-written parody piece by Todd Manly-Krauss. Sadly, it's not.
Whatever nuggets of truth are here are buried beneath the author's arrogant tone.
Also fun to note that his Real Deal examples are male students, he only assigns or refers to male writers in the piece, and guess who the only female mentioned in the story is? The woman who doesn't want to "work so hard to understand the words." Which I don't even believe someone said--at least seriously (or at least about Gatsby.)
To The Stranger, why did you publish this?
Most of the people who get pissed when someone outlines their opinion of people who have no business trying to do X are the people the original person is talking about. The author here is correct: some people have no business trying to write professionally. Do it as a hobby, but who the fuck are you trying to fool?
@4: Yeah right, Paul quit, just like a battered woman quits her marriage. If the arrogant ethos behind this article is any indication of the values that Stranger management has, then I'm happy for Paul that he got out. Jesus.
Arrogant, hateful, self-aggrandizing...
I find it hard to believe that Seattle City of Literature can live out their mission statement of seeking to "grow and promote a robust creative economy" and "galvanize the city's readers and writers and honor the world's diverse literary traditions," when the executive director, Mr. Boudinot, has just publicly declared a) that almost anyone who isn't a serious writer as a teenager will be a failure (which has so many counterexamples as to be indefatigably wrong), b) that "students who ask a lot of questions about time management . . . should just give up and do something else," which even though somewhat true certainly doesn't at all go towards promoting creativity and likely also is gendered against women/mothers, and c) that "Students who ask if they're 'real writers,' simply by asking that question, prove that they are not" even though this is indisputably a more often a gendered anxiety from women who have been told by society—and now Mr. Boudinot—that their stories are worthless.
But worst of all is when Mr. Boudinot says that memoirists who have trouble with verb tenses are so unbearable that he "wish[es] you had suffered more [child abuse]." Really? His slogging through even 500+ typoed pages is in any way comparable to CHILD ABUSE? Not to mention that none other than Gabriel Garcia Marquez has admitted to being a terrible speller—and on top of that, he didn't start writing seriously until he began journalism at 23, with his first
Many of the rules in Mr. Boudinot's essay actually ring true (read more, write more, God is in the details—these are truisms repeated for generations), but the tone of it is just offensive; moreover, given how important he feels his writing is, I know that the tone of this essay must have been carefully considered and representative of who he is. But that leaves me firm in my position: In addition to this reflecting terribly on Seattle City of Literature, I definitely will never buy one of his books knowing he's such a sexist grouch, and I rejoice that he's no longer teaching.
I also got bored with this article. I can see why he no longer teaches. He has many negative thoughts about his students. Maybe all this negative trash talk about his students is due to the fact that he was a poor teacher, and unable to succeed the way other more adept professors were. Or...maybe he just needs a good dose of Prozac.😁
Oh come on. To me, Boudinot's essay reads like a welcome dose of cold water. I'm sure most of us would support not wanting to disrespect or hurt a student's feelings, but shouldn't an instructor care about the state of that student's work more than that? There are times when promoting discipline is more important than sensitivity. I think Boudinot's tough love comes through here.
@29 -- Really? Diagnosing people who try to write about abuse from their pasts as narcissists and saying you wish they'd suffered more is pretty fucking low.
The kind of questions Boudinot thinks "fake" writers ask are really just questions beginning writers ask. Aggregate, they may make a writing professor grumpy (I've had my moments), but taken one by one they are/should be a teaching opportunity. Students don't know how writing apprenticeship and publishing work, not because they're big phonies, but because, to outsiders, those things are shrouded in mystery and prejudice by an increasingly illiterate culture (and, obviously, by gatekeepers who deny access to students who aren't Real). When students who have not been privileged enough to grow up in a household full of books, or who begin to write later in life, for various reasons, some of them traumatic (even if that trauma isn't understood as trauma by a teacher), come to a writing workshop for the first time, they are sometimes surprised and intimidated. Pair that with a teacher who may not be sensitive to all the different reasons people write, and all the different kinds of people who write, and of course there will be questions and freak outs, disconnections and misunderstandings between writer and teacher, etc. Bourdinot himself notes that it took him 7 years of writing to find his style. An MFA program is two years long. Isn't it fair to assume that what students are taught in a writing workshop (be it reading habits, craft, or ass-in-the-chair dedication) takes time to percolate and foment before it assumes life on the page? I get the frustration with students who don't seem to want to read but teaching them how to read and how to find books that speak to *them* is a huge part of teaching CW. That, of course, requires work on the part of the teacher, as well as the students.
This piece seems to me to be equal parts sage advice and burnt-out rant. Personally, I would appreciate hearing all of the author's thoughts in an informal (which is to say, not published) setting. Teachers of any subject see a great deal of nonsense, egotism, apathy, you name it, and that can certainly wear on them. But his candor seems a little too unfiltered for this particular setting (that thing about suffering abuse went over the line, especially for an author who had a few paragraphs before complained about people who are "intentionally edgy"). Ultimately, I think this is a needlessly provocative essay that adds little to the never-ending debate over the value of MFA programs. I went to a small MFA program myself and had an overall positive experience. It was a terrible financial investment, but I knew that going in. Lots of graduate degrees don't make financial sense. Sometimes people go to MFA programs for reasons other than professional advancement; sometimes they do it because they like to write.
All these comments are challenging to reply to. Writing? Yes, you need a little of this and a little of that, like various ingredients to a dish you cook. And if you never cooked before (commercially), the advice is "get out of the kitchen if you can't stand the heat." But if you like to cook, like I do, and get good enough to make a dish or two, it is a delight especially when you can entertain friends with it. You can demystify cooking and the repetition of meals is necessary for continued existence. I will leave it at that. If you can't cook or never had the inclination to, go out for pizza or what have you. You can also demystify writing as a profession but what so great about a little recognition and a few dollars that most of us are going to get? Unless you are going to be remembered by posterity for an offhanded remark, I say give it up. Give it up and attend to the business of living, unless you honestly can't give it up, then write like your life depended on it. To paraphrase Stephen Crane:
Writer to the Universe: "Hey I exist!"
Universe to Writer: "Sir, I acknowledge your existence. However, that does not render me
under any obligations."
Sorry this is so rambling. I will revise it for a better grade.
I hugely enjoyed the bit about him no longer teaching.
I can understand where he's coming from, but this sounds more like an issue with the college's admissions standards. If he was so unhappy by the caliber of students he was teaching, he should have taught somewhere else. Teaching in general is difficult, but it sounds like he failed his students by waiting to tell them all the things they needed to know until after he quit his job and indirectly via the Stranger. Part of the teacher's job is to bring attention to the student's misconceptions. If his students were truly beyond all hope, then yeah, I'd blame that on the college itself.
I liked this article. I'm a writer and editor for a literary magazine (since establishing credibility seems to be necessary when defending something like this), and while some may disagree with the tone of the article, or the fact that the author may not seem to push their particular political agenda, they would also be incorrect in thinking that this piece is without merit. Also, to #5, I agree.
The student memoir that made me cry was entirely about child abuse.
Ryan Boudinot was my advisor at this MFA program. I am pretty confident that I'm not one of his real deal students. I am also a woman. And I'm not offended by him or what he wrote. He was one of my greatest teachers - generous with his guidance and yes, blunt. I appreciated it because he was honest and fair. Maybe his tone is too strong in this essay, but writers need to practice - reading and writing - and far too many don't do enough of either (myself included). I think when Ryan says some people should give up writing is precisely the dare to those folks not to and the only way they will keep writing and growing.
A subject as serious as child abuse deserves to be treated with the utmost respect for writing craft.
@37 you say that as though having cried about it exempts you from criticism for trivializing it. It does not.
And @39 pretending you're concerned about abuse being represented with the proper gravitas, just after your joke about wishing extra suffering on abuse victims who don't proofread, is painfully transparent.
I think the flipside of this article is the likelihood that many universities use MFA programs as cash cows, and so the programs are less selective than they ought to be. I'm a published author, but I still don't know if I am the real deal. In my MFA program I did all the work and read all the books and I tried my hardest. I think some of my teachers had a high opinion of me, and just as many did not. The message is useful for anyone willing to hear it: if you want to be a writer get ready to work hard, possibly for years, with a small chance of reward. If you're not willing to work hard, your time is better spent elsewhere.
I find that embedded in this is the idea that to try something--and to try it with sincerity, diligence, and dedication for long enough to really know whether or not you can do it well--and to discover that you cannot is somehow also a moral failing. That Boudinot finds a kind of hubris in the attempt, and is affronted by those who make it. The whole point of arts education is to have the chance to discover whether or not you can develop your craft in a way that lets you be a professional artist. It's not to walk in the door already ready to do that, and certain that you will. We haven't failed students who leave our programs and never write or publish again. We've given them an opportunity--one they have asked for and worked towards--to discover for themselves the limits and expanses of their abilities.
I cannot see how these two paragraphs belong in the same essay. The author dismisses his students for wanting prose to be clear. (Gatsby might not be as mystifying as Ulysses, prose-wise, but it's also kind of loopy and written with a strongly time-specific voice.) The author also dismisses his students for wanting to write something "edgy" or challenging or boundary-pushing.
The only common factor is that the author dismisses his students. As someone with an advanced degree in literature who also writes genre fiction (romance, in fact), I'm pretty appalled at the whole piece.
@43. I don't think the two paragraphs are as distant as they seem. Trying to be edgy without having a sense of history is just asking to be derivative. The reason so many contemporary writers are boring is they think they've developed something new, when really they just haven't read enough to realize they're practicing a narrative technique that was developed hundreds of years prior. They might be able to produce something interesting...if only they tried to be derivative. Elif Batuman has written about this in the London Review of Books and n + 1, and her pieces were likewise lambasted.
To demean someone’s childhood trauma with such blatant misrepresentation is clearly what one might consider far worse of a failure than verb tense, or maybe you should just give up now.
He talks about how the few "talented" students changed his life. Teaching is a vocation where students are guided to grow from where they are. A good teacher inspires, changing their student's lives, not the reverse, although that can be an added reward. A talent scout is not the same thing as a teacher. It's a positive thing for future MFA students that he quit.
Ay, I used to teach an MA (MFA) program in creative writing at a distinguished university, and supervise PhD students as well. The ones who were going to make it complained that my assignments were too soft. The ones who flunked in week one? Those who submitted work scraped off Wikipedia. In the middle ages, apprentices took seven years to become Masters, and 90%+ dropped off en route. Why should creative writing be any different?
@39 -- Just because someone hasn't perfected the craft of writing doesn't mean they don't have any respect for it, or that they're a narcissist for attempting to write about their own experience of abuse. And it certainly doesn't mean they deserve to have suffered more. I also can't even tell if that line, as @40 suggests, is intended as a joke. If so, you should really clarify that, because the humor falls completely flat. That's free advice.
right on! maybe you can add a few words abt Summer Writing Programs...which can be abt so many other things beside writing...
Dear Mr. Boudinot,
I'm a little over 40, in an MFA program, and still pretty much a new-ish writer. Nevertheless, I would like to commend you on the "no-holds-barred" approach you take in your piece where MFA students in general are concerned and oh who am I kidding haha bite me you booger face you.
Respectfully yours,
I have always wondered what really goes on in the minds of many CW professors, and this is about what I would have guessed. I think he makes some important points, especially when you consider the MFA graduate:jobs/book deals ratio. Some of the remarks in here are problematic, even tasteless, but they don't invalidate the entire essay.
My biggest concern is not the essay's tone, though. It is that Real Writers and Serious Students are being defined here by their ability to understand and appreciate postmodern fiction written by white males. Maybe the writer assigned a wide variety of fiction in his classes, but by the way he talks here, it seems we're operating on a pretty narrow definition of dedicated reading and quality writing.
Everybody, please go back and read @20. That comment pretty much sums up what's really wrong with this piece.
What a waste of an experience teaching was for Ryan Boudinot.
I second @20 and @52, very well put.
I had mixed feelings reading this. As a graduate of an MFA program, I know I wouldn't be the writer I am today...and who knows what my professors were thinking when they read my work. More importantly, WHO CARES?!
Clearly this is a confession from a teacher who hated his job and resented the time he took teaching instead of writing. Which is why writers who don't like to teach, shouldn't. If you have a genuine calling to teach, then you would be inspired to give your best effort as a teacher, which in turn inspires the student to give his/her best effort to learn, and the learning is the point. Talent and intellectual capacity aside, that's the teacher-student covenant, and the least they deserve for their investment in time and money. No one should pay to be judged so harshly. Let's be grateful this guy has moved on, and let's hope he finds his true calling in some other career.
Lisa C-P Yours is the sanest comment of all. Most of the commentators emphasize the student or the teacher, but your point of "teacher-student covenant" is something I understand and appreciate. I mean, there are so many occupations in the world, and being a writer sounds good, but most of the writing ends up in the fireplace, and despite Nabokov, it would only make a pale fire.
The irony of this article is that Boudinot seems to genuinely think that he's courageously speaking a truth that no one wants to hear, when he's actually just spouting the dominant ideology that has held sway for a few hundred years now about the arts. That old saw that creativity is best left to a few genius artists who are "born that way," and if most of the celebrated voices are white and male, then that is just an indication of how God distributes talent. That's a western enlightenment attitude that supports the ruling class and the hegemonic status quo. I personally think that the more people who engage in the arts, in any capacity, the better the arts will be and the more interesting and just our culture will be. Why would we ever want to encourage less participation, if not to police who gets to speak?
Thanks for writing the above, emmaz, it is like Ezra Pound inventing Chinese poetry for the Americans. America has allowed us Chinese to be waiters, but when will we be allowed to be writers?
I can't find anything wrong with this article. Having teachers promise me they could get me agents to prove what a big deal they were or to try to fuckyfuck was more of a problem than teachers admitting that most writing is bad and intolerable to read ever could be. Having professors admit they share the boredom and agony - of reading all that peinlich shit makes me feel better about them. You learn a lot more reading great writers than reading writing by other 19 year olds. That you are expected to pay to read and find positive things to say about that horrible self-serving narcissistic treacle ... really sets you up for tolerating and embracing mediocrity ... that professors, whether they are mediocre or not, are paid to make you embrace this ... well ... that's murder.
The selection process for people swindled by a low-res MFA has little to do with writing; it's more about whether or not the person can be convinced to hand out too much money, and in this case, be treated with contempt by a snarky "professor". How dare this fucker complain about the quality of the students he swindled. There are real MFA programs, with acceptance rates under 3%, because they *pay* the students to attend.
Reposting from a smart person on a facebook thread: "There's definitely a narcissist in this article, and it's not the students."
I can't find anything wrong with this article. Having teachers promise me they could get me agents to prove what a big deal they were or to try to fuckyfuck was more of a problem than teachers admitting that most writing is bad and intolerable to read ever could be. Having professors admit they share the boredom and agony of reading all that peinlich shit makes me feel better about them. You learn a lot more reading great writers than reading writing by other 19 year olds. That you are expected to pay to read and find positive things to say about that horrible self-serving narcissistic treacle ... really sets you up for tolerating and embracing mediocrity ... that professors, whether they are mediocre or not, are paid to make you embrace this ... well ... that's murder. And institutional mediocrity and pandering for money is to blame for higher learning being reduced to a buzzword where a creative person might ... have some negative feelings about lying for a living.
I think that all around honesty is the best policy and the teacher ought to play a win-win game with the student. That's easy to say but given the cultural hegemony and class differentiation a poor writer has to match the cinders of his campfire to the stars in a dark night. The psychology book says that there is only one genius in a million and they might not all be in the writing business. So, if everyone put in an honest day of work that's all that matters. Like the wizard of oz says, "We can't give you a brain, but we can give you a diploma." Sometimes that means a meal ticket and sometimes it doesn't. So let the buyer be aware.
I've never been in an MFA program, but this article applies to a lot of matters in the wide, wide world of writing, so I'll just go out on a limb here and say bravo, Ryan Boudinot, for producing the rare article where every single word rings absolutely true. Or, at least, has a high truth percentage, in the way upper 90s. Especially this: "Students who claimed to enjoy `all sorts' of books were invariably the ones with the most limited taste." Oh Lord, yes. Their"sorts" never, ever include anything worth a damn. Excellent read. Thank you.
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Ok. So I read this, set it aside and then reread it. He was my advisor and he wasn't a bad one. Instinctively I knew that I wasn't his favorite (or most talented) and therefore just "another" student. (Emotionally it was disappointing, but intellectually I could accept it.)
Ryan helped me become a much better writer. I do not owe him for that--I paid him for that.
I, like a lot of writers, came to writing later. I've written all my life, but not seriously until my 30's.
Broadly speaking I agree with this essay. I believe his statements are true for the majority, but there are enough exceptions that a new writer (regardless of her age) should not be discouraged and instead read this essay as if it were an annotating assignment to see what pearls of wisdoms could be extracted for the betterment of her writing skills.
I'm not going to get upset with him for writing an essay about the experiences that have created his opinion on MFA students.
It is somewhat jarring to have a teacher share his truths about his former students (even if it's en masse), but I guess his opinions just don't affect me like that. And I sincerely hope his other former students don't feel slighted or hurt.
My journey as a writer cannot be negatively impacted bc a former advisor did or did not think I had/have what it takes to be successful.
But this is just me.
As a student who had Ryan as an advisor in his last semester (my first), I am sad to say that I felt my entire first semester was a complete disappointment. I received no feedback expected from an MFA program and was basically lectured about meaningless things just so he could make himself seem smart. Ironic, isn't it? Considering one of his subtopics was about how his STUDENTS write to make themselves seem smarter. Not only did he give me absolutely no useful feedback, but he also degraded me, told me that i was making mistakes a fourth grader would make, and took a simple question I asked about academic vs creative writing and turned it into something that led him to telling me I should consult a therapist. YEP. He is a complete asshole. Sorry if that offends anyone, but I have heard the horror stories and dealt with it myself and I very much feel like I should be refunded considering I got nothing I paid for. My fellow advising group members, one of which was treated far worse than I, have talked about this and consulted our director and that is really all we can do at this point. This article is bullshit and should never have been published. Ryan is a sad self-centered man-boy who has nothing better to do than dwell on his SAD and useless time as an "advisor" where he did nothing but judge students unfairly. I'm so glad he is gone and I hope this article bites him in his pompous ass.
Self absorbed article that succeeds at self agrandIzimg a mediocre writer who seeks attention in a mediocre publication. No wonder teachers have no respect in our country when neurotics have a venue. Sadly, this makes the case against net-neutrality. I long for intellgent curated content.
Well & bravely written, Ryan Boudinot! -- On behalf of the many of us who agree with you-- Thank you! These comments seem largely about "being nice" and very few seem enlightened or even literate -- Proof indeed of your excellent observations, and that some people should learn to think --and to write -- before doing so! -- Again, well done, sir!
Psychotherapists burn out at this rate too! I can see it if you burn out by giving too much of yourself, but I can't see it if you hold those who seek help (with writing) in contempt. It seems to me most responders here are prose writers. I am not trying to prove anything by that other than making an idle observation. Maybe we should think about observing and thinking before we write. And somehow we should squeeze in a life there too. Really, being "nice" and kind is where it is at. There is nothing else to prove. If you want to prove anything, study mathematics and prove a new theorem. If you enjoy writing you shouldn't give it damn about who cares. Kafka didn't care. Max Brod was a jerk.
@19 Tarus44 Thank you for your wisdom. If anyone here breaks someone's dream you should ponder The Stranger by Albert Camus. Your most important philosophical question is whether you should commit suicide. If you decide that you don't need to then there shouldn't be any question whether you should write or not. You are alone and hopefully by living and writing you can connect with the world. I apologize for saying this because I am not a teacher and certainly not your teacher.
I ALSO taught in the MFA program, and have a Phd in Creative Writing and this article has many erroneous thoughts!
1. This article pertains to those who are in the program to write the GREAT LITERARY NOVEL - but creative writing covers writing for movies, television, poetry writing, etc - as well as novels which aren't literary as such - such as thrillers, or action novels etc.
So there is NO NEED for a grasp and knowledge of "beautiful language" to create all these OTHER types of writing. All you need is a CREATIVE mind to come up with good plots - and yes if you can write intelligent and witty dialogue, good for you too - but you need not have a deep vocab or use flowery language!
MANY scriptwriters, poets and action writers I know HATE Classics and are doing just fine!!! Classic Lit has NOTHING to do with THEIR kind of writing!!!
So, this article is myopic which is weird given this person taught in the MFA program, which has MANY types of writing, not just classic literary writing!!
2. For these OTHER types of wrriting, nope, you don't have to be reading books since you were a child - if you want to be a script writer, it's MORE important to be watching movies since you were a kid. If you want to be a poet, it's MORE important to be an observer of life since you were a child. NOT ALL writing depends on a voracious appetite for books!!!
But yes, talent is inborn - and you can't teach that - that part is true.
i'd rather read mad-libs
Aside from the numerous negative comments I've seen hear, I can still say that my MFA should go to good use. Will I write a profitable novel? I hope. Are my professors on the plus side? So far, with a good level of education as well. Will I end up teaching the rest of my life? Probably, but that is how this goes, and I'm fine with that. I didn't go into this degree thinking I was going to write America's Top Novel, I went in knowing what works for me and what I expect out of it. I think the list is correct, because I already harbor the same thoughts. It's hard to disagree when I'm kicking myself in the ass over three of the items on the list.
He makes some decent points about the need for dedication and attention to craft in his essay, but they're so obscured by his dickish tone that they're almost lost. As a recent alum if the program he taught in, I think I'd feel worse about this if I hadn't read his book ('Misconception'). I'm glad for the students that he's no longer teaching. As a middling writer and a disgruntled teacher, the program made a good choice letting him go.
Check this author's books on Amazon. Lousy covers, poor sales-- all of four or five titles. While there are some great MFA programs, most seem more designed to teach new teachers of MFA programs. They usually hire within their own small world, rarely allowing in "real" writers and by real I mean those who make a living writing. Who actually don't have the time to do it anyway since they're writing. I don't see the author of this article have any credentials to teach others to write other than getting their own MFA. Therefore the opinions, while there are some valid ones, mean little. The academic world of writing is far away from the world of making a living as a writer, whether it be traditional publishing, indie publishing, hybrid, whatever.
And it seems the author still cannot make a living as a writer since the new job is not writer, but running some program about literature. Shows a lack of confidence to not be willing to put it all on the line and try to be a "real" writer. Maybe go back to school? But it didn't work the first time, so . . . Maybe stop whining.
Yikes. Sorry but it this writer has work to do with himself and searching where his intentions are coming from in his art, his role as a facilitator. The energy of this writer is exactly what we do not need in any community built on foundation of sharing, embracing the magic of others and empowering eachother. I hope we can take the energy of this writer as fuel for ourselves to know what space not to come from in our art and as mentors
After reading the piece and reading the comments, I think a lot of the commenters are taking their own biases into their understanding of this post. It is dangerous to assume that the tone and meaning you are reading into his words are in fact the intended tone and meaning. Be a good reader and try to think of at least 3 other ways he may have meant his most "controversial" statements, or perhaps 3 other reasons for why he may have said it than just the super-easy reason "he's a jerk/cynic/a-hole etc. Unless you have taught graduate level creative writing workshops, you probably don't have a full picture as to what its like to have to critique and guide readers who are simply not talented enough to perform on the main stage, but who desperately wish to be, and who think they have a realistic chance. MFA programs (historically, though this is changing) do not engage in genre writing. The writing students he talks about don't generally want to be well published sci-fi writers, horror writers, or romance writers, otherwise they likely wouldn't be in an MFA. These students want to be seen not as authors but as Authors. If you are writing for therapy, great. That is, as many commenters have pointed out, an incredibly vital outlet in society. I do not mean to derride the therapeutic effects of writing. But if that is the type of writing you engage in, you need to realize that the audience you are writing for is yourself. And if you're writing for yourself, a workshop is likely anathema to your recovery. Therefore, if you're in a workshop in an MFA program, you should be writing for an audience outside yourself. And if its for an audience you don't know (friends, peers, and family thus excluded) it had damn well better be excellent if it is to succeed.
Also, to the poster who said Infinite Jest, et al was not a difficult read, but that Virginia Woolf et al probably were for that particular student, and that he probably had never, nor would ever, read such authors: that's ridiculously sexist. To assume that a man in a modern English department hasn't read major female authors (either under the guise of "Read these authors because they're women" or "read these authors because they're freaking amazing") is ignorant of both the common landscape of American English departments, and ignorant of the many men who read and enjoy female authors (and emulate them) because they are such amazing authors. That notion is disgusting. Sure there are chauvenists and other men-types that would refuse to read such authors or refuse to see their value, but it is certainly not true of all men, nor even an acceptable default assumption of men. Its not the potentiality that disturbs me. Its the assumption and insistence on victimization when it was not called for.
All y'all: You're reading of a situation is not the only, or often most appropriate way to read and understand. If you cannot remove yourself from your default conceptions long enough to see how this post might mean in a different way than you suppose, then you will never be a worthwhile writer. Writers *must* be able to understand the world in ways with which they disagree. Many of you commenters cannot, it seems.
This is perfect for professional writing online in 2015. Why? Controversial, creates lots of discussion, gets comments and back links. I only wonder if the former MFA teacher used SEO but I'm still so old fashioned that I did not notice it.
He read like someone 35 years old or younger, based on his emotional reactions. As someone who at least as snidely as the Ryan who wrote this article, I was a talented young woman who did take a few English courses in college but majored in something else for a day job because I wasn't interested in working at an advertising agency and didn't major in journalism. In a way that has worked against me. As a professional writer I am a bit of a 'punk'. I broke down years after having a couple of very minor publications and turned to England's Writer's Bureau to get some more advice from more experienced pros and to get training for a purely professional writing environment. I now refer to the Writer's Bureau as a trade school. One has to earn by passing a professional editor's radar to even pass their Creative Writing Course. I managed to do it but it took ten years and a lot else happened in my life. A decade earlier I was the one in the Student Union editing a novel and drinking coffee but often good for a chat. I was editing a novel or something, after I did my homework for my actual classes.
So many comments about a Masters teacher being too harsh. What? What's really harsh is the world of publishing. It's not the work of teachers to give everyone a gold star just for trying.
I can see why he no longer teaches - he hates students. No one should teach that believes their area of study is something people are "born with." Especially someone that teaches at an MFA level, which requires the most study time for anyone to get there. If you call yourself a teacher, the teach. If you want to call people talentless hacks, become a critic, not a teacher where people pay you for you to help them get better. If you don't believe they can, why are you there except of the adage "Those that can't do, teach."?
And, boo hoo, about your job having people that are hard to deal with or disappoint you. That's a job. It's not perfect. You still have to do your job. I don't feel bad for you that you had to read through bad writing. You are supposed to help them get better at it! It sounds like you are the one that wants everyone to feel bad for you...
As for his "age requirements," that's pretentious bullshit that hurts society. We should try to get everyone to do their best all of the time - not weed them out because they didn't "start soon enough." Glad that Haruki Murakami didn't listen to it.
Wow someone in Seattle has the balls to tell the truth to students. Bravo. Being in a creative field is hyper competitive, and is why you need talent, grit, and a fuck load of focus. If you don't have it, you don't. Being a writer/ artist/ filmmaker/ musician, is not the same as being a coder or plumber. In those fields you can play in the 50th percentile and survive just fine. In the arts you need to be working at an elite level to get paid, and even then you might not be able to afford Seattle rent. Let this be a wake up call to all young people who were never taught how to work hard but were told they could be whatever they wanted to be.
Here is the reality for most people trying to put their creative work out in the word: It's highly likely that nobody other than your family and friends will give a shit about it.
So persistence is hugely important. Part of that persistence is having a need to do the work just for the sake of doing it, rather than as a vehicle for validation from other people.
The people who progress are usually the ones who can absorb all the various feedback they receive about their work (much of it negative), learn something from the feedback, put the lessons into practice, and still somehow find a way to continue putting their work out into the world.
Yes, this article was mean in some ways. I didn't agree with all of it. But it rings true at its core: Finding at least a few people to help nurture your writing ambitions can be important and useful. But if somebody like this guy has the power to derail your ambition to be a writer (or a musician or an artist), you weren't cut out for that path. It's one that is littered with rejection. Only the thick-skinned and persistent survive.
@79 Tek Obviously you are the expert here. I have a problem only with this assertion of yours - "It is dangerous to assume that the tone and meaning you are reading into his words are in fact the intended tone and meaning." Does that invalidate our perception of his "intended tone and meaning?" I like to quote a Bigger Authority - Wittgenstein, who wrote, "Whereof one can speak, thereof one must speak clearly, and whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must remain silent." I know this doesn't make any sense to THE ACADEMY, but what is the writer's job if it is not to take a swing at society's ills while getting a better therapeutic assessment of himself?
I think it's funny that he mentions in this context his assignment of Infinite Jest, given DFW's outspoken contempt for mfa programs
A masterful blogger who, for years, has been generous to all writers, literary and genre, took apart Boudinot's essay assertion by assertion:…. I recommend it. And I agree with Cherys @34: The best part of the essay was Boudinot's statement he's no longer teaching.
@78 I agree that too many commenters are overreacting and failing to read critically, but I take issue with the assertion that the onus is on us to spend so much energy contemplating the author's intentions in order to extract the true meaning or value. You're correct that "he's just a jerk" is a defensive knee-jerk reaction to what's been written here. Nonetheless, authors are responsible for what they put on the page--including their tone--a value that pretty much any writing program worth its salt instills in its students. To say that the author MAY have intended to mean x, y, or z, even though (s)he wrote a, b, or c is to make a mistake that too many young readers and writers make. As the original piece itself points out in its own way, all we have is what's on the page.
Sad to see a correlation in this comment section between the level of ire and the quality of the writing. Seems the angrier the post, the more egregious the flubs.
My take is that a writer coming into his or her own later in life is less apt to produce the "error-riddled" prose Mr. Boudinot laments, regardless of the degree procured, or the quality and volume of his/her checklisted reading over time.
Less narcissism, too, in a writer whose greys have gotten stubborn.
There's being honest with students, and then there's being bitter. And this comes off as just a bitter tirade from a tired teacher who couldn't find compassion with two hands and a team of search dogs. The click-bait article was perfect to get people's attention, of course: it's angry, bitter, resentful, and makes people doubt themselves even more in the creative arts. Because that's what this world really needs - more people telling writers that they're going to fail.
Maybe this guy's made it his job in life to weed out the 'weak writers' like some kind of Grim Reaper of inspiration. Maybe he believes that because he had to 'pay his dues' and couldn't make it, nobody else should either. Maybe he's pissed because the internet generation has all their fancy doo-hickies and whatnot and he's an older-gen writer who's afraid of change. Y'know what? I couldn't give a damn either way what this guy's issue is. I'm just pissed as hell because a position at a writing school was taken by someone so miserable about writing and writers. This teacher had a good job that could have inspired plenty of new writers and paid some person's salary who would be HAPPY to have the position. Instead, this guy was the one to roll his eyes and give shitty advice to people trying to figure their way thru an MFA.
I ran afoul of enough of these kind of 'writing teachers' and 'mentors' in my time. The bitter ones, the resentful ones, the ones with their own agendas. Now I'm published, books under my name and short stories in anthologies. Haters gonna hate is my motto now - I just loathe when they're the people supposed to be helping you along the way.
Any writer should run, not walk, away from this guy and his article. Or else just use its as a cautionary tale of what bitterness can do to a soul.
Sounds like someone just watched Whiplash.
I've taught creative writing to adults at MFA programs and at my own Writer's Center for close to 20 years. Mr. Boudinot's views would be laughable they're so wrong-minded and snarky, except for the fact he is a destructive force. If I was his former employer I'd demand his salary back. He's the anti-teacher, and it's a shame he's still has public outlets to spread his venom and ridiculous notions.
In my opinion, the most glaring truth revealed in this article is Ryan’s inadequacy and failure as a teacher. As he points out, some people simply don’t have the talent to write; similarly, Ryan is a prime example of someone who simply does not have the skill set to teach. As an educator, I am embarrassed to witness a colleague demonstrate such little professionalism. Our role as teacher is to serve our students, to foster their potential (even if we feel it is limited) and to do everything in our power to leave them better off than when we got them. A good teacher doesn’t get "excited" because a kid is really smart, they get excited when a kid evolves, breaks through, finds her wings. We aren’t content with simply holding the hand and stroking the ego of “real deal” students who are likely going to succeed with or without us. Real teachers embrace the challenge. We want to polish until we find the shine. Until our students recognize the shine in themselves. And the thing is, we owe it to our students. Not just because we are getting paid but because we are professionals who want to excel at our jobs, jobs we chose because we actually care. Our students don’t owe us talent, they owe us effort (and Ryan admits most of his students are thoughtful and hardworking). Ryan was getting paid to serve his students and he simply wasn’t.
Now some people here have commended Ryan for his “tough love”, his “honesty”, his willingness to “tell it as it is”. I’m not arguing that a good teacher needs to be soft. Some of my greatest teachers have also been my toughest. The thing is, as much as they let me know when I didn’t meet their expectations, they did everything in their power to help me achieve those expectations. And I usually did, in large part, because of their support. And even if I fell short, they would never, ever, have gone on the internet and expressed to the world their frustrations over my inadequacies. They would have never used my suffering to be provocative or funny (and that is giving Ryan the benefit of the doubt here that he wasn’t in fact simply being heartless about a student's story of child abuse). Real teachers just don't do that stuff.
Ultimately, this article doesn’t make me angry, it makes me sad. Sad for Ryan that he doesn’t recognize how he shows up in the world, that this article is, more than anything else, a reflection of his own inadequacies, his own smallness. I know Ryan, and he's really not a bad guy, he just has a ton of growing up to do. He’ll get there, and when he does, he'll have some regrets. Maybe he'll even make some apologies. I'm routing for you, Ryan - although you should probably never teach again.
The only response I have to this silly screed is this:
E. L. James has more money than you will ever dream of having, and you need to suck it up and deal with that, Boo Boo. Because all the snarky puppy-kicking and dream-crushing you will ever do for the rest of your life will never change that fact.
David Fincher would like to chime in:
“I always wanted to give a lecture at film schools. You go in and you see all these fresh faces, and you say: “You! Stand up, tell me your story. Tell me what your film is going to be about.’ And they start, and you go: ‘Shut up and sit the f-down!’ And if they do, you go: ‘You’re not ready.’ Because the film business is filled with Shut-up and sit-the-fuck-down. You got to be able to tell your story in spite of sit-down and shut-the-fuck-up. If you are going to let something like that derail you, what hope do you have against transportation department? What hope do you have against f-ing development executives?”
Dude, you pissed off a lot of people. Some might have bought your future books, I'm pretty sure that they won't now. Some might have supported your efforts as Executive Director of the Seattle City of Literature effort. They won't now. Many take writing classes at Hugo House and elsewhere, you've discouraged them. I suggest that you hire a public relations specialist.
It's a good thing that you gave up teaching because you are not suited to it. As for blogging or internet articles related to professions, I think most people who read them are looking for exactly what students search for -- inspiration as well as positive and productive guidance -- and therefore, I would say you are not suited to that either.
Some other reactions I've seen to this article:…
@76 I would totally be on board with your attempt to tear him down, but you're just wrong about your criticism of MFA professors who can't "make a living writing." The vast majority of literary writers can't support themselves only through writing, and there are plenty of extremely talented, established writers who support themselves by teaching or who enter academia in order to immerse themselves in a community of writers. You don't need to throw them under the bus to know that Ryan's attitude towards teaching is toxic.
Just want to speak out here and give a shout out to the Goddard MFA Writing program. I attended the low-residency program at the Vermont campus and the quality of instruction was impressive. My instructors were smart, mostly sensitive, and all good writers. Standards were high, and the required reading and writing assignments took a good 30 hours of work per week.
Is an MFA a waste of time? For some people maybe, but I met a group of six serious writers with whom I stay in contact. Six years post-graduation all of us have published and are actively involved in teaching or editing.
Can writing be taught? Sometimes. If the writer is a dedicated reader, puts in serious time, gets honest critical feedback, and learns to rewrite and edit. All of these can be encouraged by a teacher, but the student must want it bad. Are writers born? I think some people have an ear for prose and some just never do--kind of the way some people can learn all of the notes of a Mozart
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I respect and agree with most of Ryan's opinions. As for writing as therapy, its fine to write about abuse but like stories about a wonderful grandmother, or the time you went fishing with your dad, it must be beautifully and sensitively written to succeed. Circumstance, no matter how painful, is not story.
Not everyone who can write can teach. Not everyone who gets into an MFA program can write. Nothing surprising here.
I say life is short write what you want when you feel like attempting it. Just don't expect me to read it.
Actually, the age comment had to do with developing an intimacy with words. You don't have to write a novel at 16 to do that. If you are a lifelong reader and think about the words you read, the structure of the sentence, the cadence of the dialogue, etc then you may have that intimacy. Starting out young is beneficial because the brain is developing.
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general arrangement of the solar system would be due, and not to hazard.
If any one has ever maintained that the universe is a pure throw of the dice, the theologians have abundantly refuted him. "How often," says Archbishop Tillotson, "might a man, after he had jumbled a set of letters in a bag, fling them out upon the ground before they would fall into an exact poem, yea, or so much as make a good discourse in prose! And may not a little book be as easily made by chance as this great volume of the world?" The chance world here shown to be so different from that in which we live would be one in which there were no laws, the characters of different things being entirely independent; so that, should a sample of any kind of objects ever show a prevalent character, it could only be by accident, and no general proposition could ever be established. Whatever further conclusions we may come to in regard to the order of the universe, thus much may be regarded as solidly established, that the world is not a mere chance-medley.
But whether the world makes an exact poem or not, is another question. When we look up at the heavens at night, we readily perceive that the stars are not simply splashed on to the celestial vault; but there does not seem to be any precise system in their arrangement either. It will be worth our while, then, to inquire into the degree of orderliness in the universe; and, to begin, let us ask whether the world we live in is any more orderly than a purely chance-world would be.
Any uniformity, or law of Nature, may be stated in the form, "Every A is B;" as, every ray of light is a non-curved line, every body is accelerated toward the earth's centre, etc. This is the same as to say, "There does not exist any A which is not B;" there is no curved ray; there is no body not accelerated toward the earth; so that the uniformity consists in the non-occurrence in Nature of a certain combination of characters (in this case, the combination of being A with being non-B).[1] And, conversely, every case of the non-occurrence of a combination of characters would constitute a uniformity in Nature. Thus, suppose the quality A is never found in combination with the quality C: for example, suppose the quality of idiocy is never found in combination with that of having a well-developed brain. Then nothing of the sort A is of the sort C, or everything of the sort A is of the sort non-C (or say, every idiot has an ill-developed brain), which, being something universally true of the A's, is a uniformity in the world. Thus we see that, in a world where there were no uniformities, no logically possible combination of characters would be excluded, but every combination would exist in some object. But two objects not identical must differ in some of their characters, though it be only in the character of being in such-and-such a place. Hence, precisely the same
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Ghazal 26, Verse 8
za;xm gar dab gayaa lahuu nah thamaa
kaam gar ruk gayaa ravaa nah hu))aa
1) if the wound was pressed/suppressed, the blood did not stop
2a) if the task halted, it did not move on [reading ravaa nah]
2b) if the task halted, it moved on (again) [reading ravaanah]
ravaa : 'Going; flowing; passing'. (Platts p.602)
ravaanah : 'Going, &c.... departed; -- despatched, sent'. (Platts p.603)
When the task was halted, it ought not to have resumed; from pressing, the blood would not flow. But my case is the opposite. (28)
== Nazm page 28
Urdu text: Vajid 1902 {26}
Bekhud Dihlavi:
With what simplicity he has expressed his state of ill fortune! What a large theme he has expressed in two lines! (55)
Bekhud Mohani:
Although the wound is not now in such a wretched state as formerly, so what? Let it not be. It still gives blood, so what occasion is there for objection? Because although the pace of the work has become slow, nevertheless it does continue. The moral conclusion of this verse is that one ought not to leave any task half-done. And this too emerges: that a lover never under any circumstances wants to obliterate longing. (67)
It seems that both Nazm and Bekhud Mohani read ravaanah instead of ravaa nah. Although I follow Arshi (and Hamid) in 'officially' reading ravaa nah , we need to leave the door open a bit here. The only way one can tell the difference in reading is by space between the words, and the esthetic of nasta((liiq script in Ghalib's day went very much the other way, toward shaping the words in each line (and verse, and ghazal) into an artistically arranged whole pattern. (Ghalib himself certainly followed the same practice, as in this example.)
So I think Ghalib would surely have expected his audience to have ravaanah in their minds as well-- since the two choices would have been almost indistinguishable both to the ear and (in the script of his day) to the eye. And of course the next verse, {26,9}, definitely uses ravaanah , so such a 'contrived rhyme' was obviously something Ghalib was quite prepared to do. Besides, the ravaanah reading of (2b) works so well that I refuse to give it up. When did Ghalib ever fail to give us two meanings for the price of one, if he had the chance?
Ghalib often creates 'A,B' verses-- in which the two lines are entirely separate in grammar and imagery, and we are given no indication of their logical relationship, so that we are left to decide it for ourselves. The present verse is one such case, with the additional piquancy of parallelism of structure between the lines. (For a strikingly similar instance of parallelism see {22,5}.) In the present verse, the first line reports something unexpected: if pressure is applied to a wound, the blood should stop flowing, but in this case it did not.
The second line, in another equally flat if-then statement, informs us that if an (unspecified) 'task' was halted, it did not continue (2a), or else did continue (2b). There are two choices here: either the 'task' is the wound's bleeding, so that the two statements both report the same situation, one more abstractly; or else it is something else, so that the two statements are independent.
If the 'task' is the bleeding itself, then reading (2a) makes no sense, since the blood can't both continue to flow and cease to flow. But reading (2b) works well; this is Nazm's and Bekhud Mohani's reading. It is a kind of boast: a lover's proper task is to maintain bleeding wounds, and this lover is proud to fulfill it. (In {19,1} he makes it clear that he uses his fingernails to keep his wounds open, despite his friends' attempts to prevent him.) Thus even when under pressure (so to speak), the lover's wound continues to bleed, just as it should, and thus duly proves the lover's incorrigibility.
If the 'task' is not the bleeding itself, then the horizon of possible relationships between the lines becomes much wider. If we adopt reading (2a), then the two lines depict a kind of worst-of-all-worlds scenario: if the speaker's wound is pressed, the blood does not cease to flow; but by contrast, if his 'task' is halted, it does not resume but is stopped forever. Thus he can't get any work done in the world, he can only continue to suffer; such is his destiny.
And if we adopt reading (2b), then we have an unconquerable lover celebrating his unstoppability: if his wound is pressed, it continues to bleed (or perhaps for the sake of parallelism the blood stops temporarily but resumes flowing when the pressure is released), and if his 'task' is halted, it starts up again. The speaker is able to maintain his bleeding wounds, and also do other such 'tasks' in the world of passion, and no well-meaning friends can stop him.
Note for grammar fans: See how lucidly the intransitive forms work in Urdu, and how hard it is to render them clearly in English! In Urdu, dabnaa and ruknaa are intransitives, and they convey the idea of action simply happening, with no agent lurking in the background. (If we want to imply an agent, we can use the passives of their ne counterparts dabaanaa and roknaa , which are of course dabaaya jaanaa and rokaa jaanaa .) But in English, if we say 'was pressed' or 'was halted', these forms appear as passives. In the case of line two, we can choose 'halted' (because 'to halt' can be both transitive and intransitive), so we happen to be in luck-- but in the case of line one, we can't choose 'pressed', since it would be transitive. So it's a very hit-or-miss business; but the problem is on the English side, not the much clearer Urdu one. | <urn:uuid:13559aec-0301-4726-b21e-79ebea563f47> | http://www.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/pritchett/00ghalib/026/26_08.html | en | 0.957491 | 0.195442 | mlfoundations/dclm-baseline-1.0-parquet |
There is no horizons, only waves
"Ved å plassere besøkeren midt i denne samtidig sanselige og symbolladde scenografien, inviterer Blix til undring over den ustabile grensen mellom oss og de større systemene vi er del av."
Hilde Sørstrøm, Kunstkritikk, 2020
There is no horizons, only waves
Silisium, jern, glass, cyanobakterier, termofuru, silke og sand.
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The Secret
by Marion Bouvier
Proofread by Kristina Primakova
There is a secret in this maze that only those who accept that logic and emotions are not antagonistic can decipher.
I prick my ears up, raise up my nose and inhale deeply. I smell in stereo like bats see in stereo, with their ears. The scent leads my whole body, my strong thigh muscles, which allow me to jump far away from predators, they are just following the different fragrances like a tangible, silk thread.
There is the multilayered smell of pine; it is almost like freshly cooked, still warm and slightly crusty bread, with a hint of the rich, fungi-clad earth of forest. This pine smell makes my nose tickle with its depth; it is probably artificially made, heated with a high moisture level to make it stronger, hence the density of its odor. I follow it, for it is new and exciting, smells of forests but floors of concrete, typical of human habitats.
It is a structure, I run around its contours first to establish a shape.
There is no clear shape.
There is a circle, with ups and downs like waves, like the burning disc in the sky, like the tiny holes in which I squeeze my body to hide from humans.
It is a large circle, smelling strongly of pinewood, soft and smooth on the top, slightly rough and ridged on its sides, something has been done to it.
Human intervention, and my own: I can’t resist grinding my incisors on the hard wood, it feels good and right, biting and leaving small crumbles of odorous pine that soften under my paws.
I go to the center of the structure and have to turn on myself and sway my head left and right to get a good overview of it. It is made of many pieces, all different, and together they become one. It reminds me of our mischief, together as one, forming networks of protection. We tell one another the secrets of your abodes.
Keep living with your eyes closed to the silence, human.
The Secret in exhibition
There is more to this room, there is a looming form that emits only a very faint smell. I have felt that taste in water before, maybe in some plants when swimming in the canal. I am unsure. It casts a large shadow, something that would usually be an alarm signal for my peers. Nothing like exploring though, nothing like the feeling of discovering newness, one territory at a time.
My heart beating fast, ready to run, I approach carefully. I flatten my ears, lower my stance, look around. Nothing moves, nothing breathes. And still this strange absence of a clear smell. The closest I can think of is the metal humans use everywhere in coagulated masses: the balancing wires, the echoing tubes, the corrugated plates, and their clunky sounds.
Maybe it is just a mountain, but upon closer inspection, it shines in multiple colors. Its surface looks like rivers ran onto it, a long time ago – maybe. It has pinks and greens and, underneath it all, a sort of profound greyness that reflects light as well.
Dare I climb it?
The grip is easy, the texture is jagged, sharp in places, and composed of tiny crystals that remind me of sand.
Grains and grains and grains, compacted, tighter and tighter, fusing to solidity.
Nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything is transformed. The force of transformation courses through me as well.
My body is as strong as this rock, although softer, more pliable, breathing faster. This rock has particles that can maybe exhale oxygen and inhale carbon dioxide, I exhale carbon dioxide and inhale carbon dioxide, all is one. Breathe.
All is one.
Could the glittering mountain rock have a relation with the next elements I spot, strange patterns floating in mid-air, like a cloud of pollens in close formation, or tiny, angry insects rising from the ground as one?
There is a secret to this maze that resembles the ordered chaos of the universe.
The strange blue-green creatures, in multiple variations, look at me with no interest. I get closer, and I have no fear. I see they are smaller than me, they do not breathe, they do not have shadows. They seem suspended in time, completely immobile, frozen in time and space.
Cousins to fungi? Their extremities form filaments that bend and twist in delicate shapes. Each one is different, but their smell is the same, an iodine perfume. Water creatures, preserved in dried liquid. They wait for their hour to grow again, part infinitely within themselves, always one and many.
I bite a tiny piece of the thin envelope that surrounds the ghost clouds, it may be edible. My body tolerates small doses of most poisons and it makes my immune system stronger along the way. No wave of sickness comes from this tasteless cookie.
Crunch crunch.
Just food for thought.
Further, further is another piece of the mystery the humans have set up. I am quite certain I am in a place they call “lab”, at this point. Where else would there be such elaborate games and they would let me run freely among them?
There is a wall, and a large piece of fabric hanging from it. I know what fabric tastes like, humans and their pet mammals blanket themselves in it, and have it everywhere in their lairs. I do not need to take a bite to know it is edible but uninteresting.
This one is rugged, with textures that keep changing under my paws as I climb the intriguing curtain. The smell of pine is pungent again, an earthy scent shines through, and a salty undercurrent gives the whole a dose of coherence.
I feel like I have come to the end of a circle.
And what is the end of a circle
but a new beginning?
The maze has a secret that whispers about the origins of matter.
Let’s start all over again.
There is no horizons, only waves
Varierende dimensjoner
De ulike elementene i installasjonen til Blix tyder på en sammenkobling mellom kunst og vitenskap. Særlig illustrasjonene og den innglasserte massen inviterer publikum til å innta et forskerblikk og studere på nært hold, samtidig som en avstand er gjennomgående i verket; ingen tekst eller anvisning forklarer hva vi ser. Vi må selv supplere med egen fantasi.
Astrid Fadnes, Hakapik, 2021
There is no horizons, only waves
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"Steinskulpturen som består av en tykk, halvt oppstilt steintavle som kaster skygger i sanden, kunne kanskje vekt assosiasjoner til noe religiøst, som et opphøyd, lyssatt alter. Men det er likevel noe med helheten den går inn i; materialene og formene, som heller uttrykker noe grunnleggende. Dette grunnleggende framheves gjennom steinen, treskulpturen og en «mikroskopstudie» som presenteres på veggen hvor det prosjekteres detaljerte illustrasjoner. De ligner hverandre og glir over i hverandre som runde former med et pigmentert innhold som nærmest blør utover. Det er vanskelig å si om det er ulike objekter, eller om det er de samme som studeres over tid og viser endring."
Astrid Fadnes, Hakapik, 2021
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Crows Zero Review
For many, the jump that director Takashi Miike made from excessively violent cult classics, to huge budget Japanese blockbusters, is a formidable and incomprehensible one. But perhaps his “gateway” movie, which brought him from Ichi the Killer, to 13 Assassins, was Crows Zero, a series of films based on the manga by Hiroshi Takahashi.
Based at a boys’ school called Suzuran High School, the film follows factions of students who fight for supremacy and the accolade of being the strongest in the school. Suzuran is officially the most violent and underachieving school in the country, and its pupils are constantly at each other’s throats to show their worth.
At the outset, Tamao Serizawa (Takayuki Yamada) is the current kingpin at the school; an odd and eccentric fighter who is both fearless and ruthless. Serizawa’s reign however, is threatened with the arrival of the new kid in town, Genji Takiya (Shun Oguri). Neither one of the characters are portrayed as mere brutes, and they each have their own reason for fighting and refusing to back down.
We meet Genji in police custody, along with a band of misfits; a low-ranking Yakuza, Ken Katagiri (Kyosuke Yabe), a puppy drowning introvert, Kenichi Endo (Joji Yazaki), and the misunderstood Luca Aizawa (Meisa Kuroki), whose father accuses her of being a whore for wearing too much makeup. The cracks in Genji’s cool demeanor appear early on, as his clueless parents bicker in front of him, to such a degree, the intuitive detective pulls him aside, so that he can pummel a table to help vent his frustration.
These four social outcasts feed off of each other in mutually beneficial relationships; Katagiri a stark reminder of the lifestyle that may await them after school and Endo being the personification of a confused yet powerful person driven to the sidelines of society. Luca offers up the essential love interest, so that the movie isn’t exclusively about punching people in the face…although that is still the narrative’s main drive.
No matter how complicated these characters may be however, they all take a backseat to the action in the film; there are constant fistfights, brawls and rearranging of troops, as Genji slowly builds up a following as strong as Tamao’s.
The fight sequences are both stylish and reasonably realistic, as injuries have real consequence in the film. For some, it may seem a shame that Miike was so loyal to the manga, as odd CGI moments of goons being knocked down like bowling pins really clash with the style of the movie.
The fight scene to end it all however is awesome, as the two factions face off in the rain, everyone standing beneath a black umbrella, except the eccentric Tamao, who squats beneath a tattered and torn plastic umbrella, smirking at Genji before charging forward. At this point in the movie, there is still no clear good-guy or bad-guy, and you may have conflicting interests as the two face off against each other. | <urn:uuid:d16e25fc-5dc9-40f9-8b95-f1e96c2f251e> | http://www.japanmiller.com/posts/crows-zero-review/ | en | 0.963765 | 0.108265 | mlfoundations/dclm-baseline-1.0-parquet |
Marital privilege: Ex-wife, son testify in murder trial
news-lunsford-hakesCommonwealth's Attorney Denise Lunsford and defense attorney Andr© Hakes debate what's admissible testimony in the 21-year-old murder trial.
On day two of the trial of Alvin "Butch" Morris for the 1988 murder of Roger Shifflett, the defendant's ex-wife and son testified about his drinking problem and his desire to end his marriage nine days before Shifflett was killed, while the defense successfully prevented a witness from reciting one of the most explosive pieces of expected testimony, yet the prosecutor found a way to introduce the decades-old evidence anyway.
The day's key prosecution witness was Diane Houchens, who was married to Morris for 27 years. On June 11, 1988, Morris told Houchens, "I don't want to be married to you anymore," Houchens said on the witness stand. Morris married Shifflett's widow a little more than a year after the murder.
Houchens described going home for lunch on June 17, 1988, and seeing her husband's car parked at the Southwind Grocery, where, three days later, Shifflett would be shot five times. Shifflett's wife, Barbara, and Morris were the only people there, said Houchens.
The day of the murder, Houchens, having learned of the slaying, says she left work around 9:30am to discover that Morris wasn't at home. She said she drove to places where she thought he might be. When she returned to their house on Route 20, about 1.5 miles south of the Southwind store, she found Morris cutting the grass and explaining that he'd been to the landfill. Later, she said she asked him what he'd taken to the dump because brush was still there, and they usually burned brush.
Houchens also testified that the night a couple of days after Shifflett died, when his family was receiving friends at the church, she was discomforted by seeing Morris and Barbara Shifflett outside in a private conversation. "They were standing close together," she said. "No one else was there."
A couple of weeks after the murder, Houchens testified, she discovered that Morris had moved out of their house when she came home and found his clothes were gone. Later, coming by the house to pick up some bunk beds and a grill, Morris was, said Houchens, driving the victim's white pickup truck. Under cross examination, she noted that Morris' own truck had earlier broken down.
Houchens also testified that Morris owned a handgun that she last saw in a dresser drawer five years earlier in a previous home.
Yet Houchens was not allowed to repeat testimony from a preliminary hearing in which she said Morris had inadvertently awakened her between 6 and 6:30am on the morning of the murder climbing back into bed and saying he'd simply been to the bathroom.
The defendant invoked the legal concept of marital privilege to prevent Houchens from testifying before the jury about what he'd said while climbing into the marital bed. However, Commonwealth's Attorney Denise Lunsford read Houchens' testimony from the preliminary hearing to the jury.
Tim Morris, 47, the son of Butch Morris, testified that he worked at the Southwind and that a gun was kept in a cigar box there under the cash register. The son also described his relationship with his father in 1988 as improving.
"He gave up drinking," said the son. "He drank a lot. He was not a nice person when he drank."
While the jury was out of the courtroom, Lunsford read a statement Morris had made: "He said he started over with Mrs. Shifflett and her children." Morris and Roger Shifflett's widow married September 1, 1989.
The defense also tried to keep out evidence, such as a bullet casing collected at the Southwind by crime scene investigator and former sheriff candidate Larry Claytor, who just retired from Albemarle County Police Department last week.
Defense attorney Andr© Hakes noted that evidence collected and sealed by Claytor had been opened, and asked him if he would be able to identify a casing he'd picked up at the crime scene without the plastic bag it currently was in and the photos he'd taken. "No," said Claytor.
Hakes also attempted to keep out the medical examiner's report because the pathologist who did the autopsy had a stroke and was unable to testify about his report. Judge Cheryl Higgins allowed Dr. Deborah Kay from the medical examiner's office to testify about photographs of the five wounds on Shifflett's body, including the fatal shot to the back of his head.
The four sons of Roger Shifflett sat on the front row, divided by the death of their father. Shifflett's three younger sons– Randy, Rodney, and Lee–- opted to sit on the side of defendant Butch Morris, as they listened to testimony about the man who raised them and who is accused of murdering their biological father.
Across the aisle, where the family of Roger Shifflett gathered, his oldest son Jody sat on the front row, separated from younger brothers that he says he hasn't talked to in four years.
The trial is expected to continue at least through this week.
I can't believe there would be someone insensitive enough to write the comments made by yawn. I hope that you at some point in your life have the horror of having a tragedy in your life in the news. good luck with that.
Enough already. Who cares about the "Morris-Shifflett" trial. The Daily Progress is covering this, the Hook keeps running stories on it. Must not be much happening around here in central Virginia, other than the murder trial of local in-bred families that have lived here for generations. Yawn. Boring.
I think I'm just getting oversaturated with media obsessively covering the few same stories. On a national level it's the same couple of stories there, and on the local level it's the same few stories here. I think I just need to take a break from the media. Cut it out of my life for a bit.
Yawn, wouldn't it have been much easier to simply not click on the link to the story? And think of the time you actually spent responding to the story. You can never recover that minute of your life. It's gone forever.
Yes, you're right. It's just that I landed on the main page, saw yet another blow-by-blow story about the "Morris-Shifflett trial" and was like, AHHH! NOT AGAIN! It's been on the front page of the DP I think every day this week, then being incessantly covered here too. So I clicked on the story in order to post my disgruntled comment.
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Microsoft takes the ghost out of Virtual Reality
Currently, the main challenge with VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) technology is to provide authentic tactile experience to users. The current VR technology gives users a feeling of being a ghost in a world that the users can’t truly interact with.
Microsoft has big plans for VR. They plan to provide VR solutions that would be able to warp reality and catapult users into a new world. In fact, Microsoft predicted that VR technology will soon be so powerful that it will cause LSD-like hallucinations.
Recently, Microsoft filed a patent for a technology that provides real-time tactile feedback to users immersed in virtual reality using drones, they call “Tactile Autonomous Drones” (TAD).
Multiple TADs track users as they move through a real-world space while immersed in the VR environment. Then TADs apply tracking information to autonomously position themselves, and objects carried by the TADs, in a way that enables physical contact between those objects and the user’s body. Further, this positioning of objects corresponds to some real-time virtual event, virtual object, virtual character, virtual avatar of another user, etc., in the VR environment to provide real-time tactile feedback to users immersed in the VR environment. The drones are not rendered into the VR environment, and are therefore not visible to users immersed in the VR environment.
The drones may move on the ground and may carry objects like a mobile phone, a hand shaped object, a ball, a glass.
Microsoft has been inventing various solutions to provide haptic feedback to users using HoloLens. However, drones are flexible and agile, so they can actually take the ghost out of VR and make it a mass market product. We should expect that Microsoft will sell drones as accessory to HoloLens in the future.
Source: TheSun
Patent Information
Publication number: US 20160349835
Patent Title: Autonomous Drones For Tactile Feedback In Immersive Virtual Reality
Publication date: 1 Dec 2016
Filing date: 28 May 2015
Inventors: Lior Shapira;
Original Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
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Ruins of citadel
Mangup (Ukrainian: Мангуп, Russian: Мангуп, Crimean Tatar: Mangup) also known as Mangup Kale is a historic fortress in Crimea, located on a plateau about 9 miles due east of Sevastopol (ancient Chersones). In medieval times it was known as Doros, later it was given the Kipchak name Mangup (kale means fortress).
The settlement dates back to the 3rd century AD and was fortified by Justinian I in the mid 6th century. It was inhabited and governed primarily by Crimean Goths, and became the center of their autonomous principality, the Metropolis of Doros during the 5th to 7th centuries. It was conquered by the Khazars in the early 8th century, and later in the 8th century was the center of an unsuccessful Gothic revolt against Khazaria led by Bishop John of Gothia.
In the 14th century Mangup was the center of the Principality of Theodoro, a state closely allied with the Empire of Trebizond. The ruling dynasty, stemming from the area of Trebizond, was called Gabras (in Greek) or Chowra (in Turkish). In the late 14th century, one branch of the dynasty emigrated to Moscow, where they established the Simonov Monastery. The Khovrins, as they came to be known, were hereditary treasurers of Muscovy. In the 16th century, they changed their name to Golovin.
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Evidence of a Firestorm
Fromm started with true-color images from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra and Aqua satellites. At about 7:00 UTC, a few hours before OMI made its observation, an odd circular cloud complex was visible above a field of smoke in the Terra MODIS image. The cloud was faintly tinted brown, and its circular shape was different from the long lines of clouds beneath it. Temperature measurements from MODIS also revealed that the cloud was much cooler than the surrounding clouds, indicating that it was a high-altitude ice cloud.
Satellite image of pyrocumulonimbus clouds over Arctic Russia.
A circular cloud structure is the remnant of a pyrocumulonimbus cloud or firestorm that had drifted over northern Russia from fires in western Russia. MODIS on NASA’s Aqua satellite acquired this image on August 1, 2010. (NASA images by Jesse Allen and Robert Simmon based on MODIS data.)
To confirm the cloud’s height, Fromm got a tip from David Nelson, a scientist from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory working with the Multi-angle Imaging Spectroradiometer (MISR), which also flies on Terra. MISR carries nine cameras that simultaneously acquire images of the Earth from nine different angles. By merging images from each angle, scientists like Nelson can get a multidimensional view of clouds and Earth’s surface. On August 1, Nelson’s multidimensional view revealed that the cloud over the Russian fires was shaped like an umbrella with a bulging top and lower edges. The top of the cloud reached 12 kilometers.
Map of cloud heights of pyrocumulonimbus cloud over Arctic Russia.
The Multi-angle Imaging Spectroradiometer confirms that the umbrella-shaped cloud reached 12 kilometers above the Earth’s surface into the lower stratosphere on August 1, 2010. (NASA image by Jesse Allen and Robert Simmon based on MISR data.)
The final piece of evidence connecting the cloud to the unusual aerosols came from NASA’s Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite (CALIPSO). By sending a pulse of light into the atmosphere and measuring the light that comes back, CALIPSO provides a profile of what types of particles are in the atmosphere and at what altitude. Clouds return a different type of signal than aerosols because cloud particles have a different shape and size. Particles that are high up also return a signal more quickly than those closer to the ground, information that CALIPSO turns into particle altitude.
Fortunately, CALIPSO passed over part of the suspicious cloud on August 1. The sensor recorded the high, dome-shaped cloud at 12 kilometers. It also confirmed that the cloud contained more than water and ice. Smoke aerosols formed a cap over the cloud, and the air around the cloud was contaminated with smoke. The cloud, CALIPSO confirmed, was a pyrocumulonimbus.
Transect of pyrocumulonimbus cloud showing profile and entrained aerosols.
A profile of the atmosphere from the CALIPSO satellite reveals smoke above and around the top of the suspected pyrocumulonimbus cloud. (NASA image by Jesse Allen using CALIPSO and MODIS data.)
Four satellite sensors together confirmed that a pyrocumulonimbus cloud had formed and drifted over northern Russia, but where had the dangerous storm originated? By tracing the air back in time in a weather model, Fromm discovered that the air over northern Russia had traveled from western Russia. The cloud and smoke that the satellites observed had been situated over the fires in western Russia on July 30, when the fires had grown explosively. The satellites provided evidence that a firestorm helped fuel the fires’ growth.
Map of aerosol backtraces.
A model containing weather data helped confirm that the pyrocumulonimbus cloud and smoke had been over fires in western Russia on July 30. The model connects the satellite observations of smoke in northern Russia to the fires in western Russia. (NASA map by Robert Simmon using NOAA’s HYSPLIT and Natural Earth.)
While pyrocumulonimbus clouds are probably not unusual, only about ten have been identified in scientific literature. As this series of images documents, pyrocumulonimbus clouds pump soot from fires high into the atmosphere. Once in the stratosphere, above the part of the atmosphere where weather occurs, aerosols can travel long distances. In this recent case, the smoke from Russian fires reached the Eastern United States. The smoke stays in the stratosphere for a long time because it is above the part of the atmosphere where weather occurs, so it doesn’t rain or fall out as easily.
The smoke aerosols are also important because of their potential influence on climate. Dark aerosols in the stratosphere absorb and reflect energy from the Sun, warming the stratosphere (which may impact our weather), while cooling the lower atmosphere. This means fires might have a slight cooling influence on the climate, similar to volcanoes. But unlike volcanoes, pyrocumulonimbus pollution of the stratosphere is not yet accounted for in climate models. Just how frequently pyrocumulonimbus clouds form and how much they contribute to aerosols in the stratosphere are questions that will require more observations to answer.
“Satellites are the key to unlocking those mysteries,” says Fromm, “and there is a multi-decade treasure of data yet to explore.”
1. References
2. Doogan, M. (2006, December). Fire behavior and spread. ACT Coroners Court: The Canberra Firestorm: Inquests and inquiry into four deaths and four fires between 8 and 18 January 2003, 347-352. Accessed August 23, 2010.
3. Fromm, M., Lindsey, D.T., Servranckx, R., Yue, G., Trickl, T., Sica, R., Doucet, P., and Godin-Beekmann, S. (2010). The untold story of pyrocumulonimbus. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society.
4. Fromm, M., Tupper, A., Rosenfeld, D., Servranckx, R, and McRae, R. (2006, March 15). Violent pyro-convective storm devastates Australia's capital and pollutes the stratosphere. Geophysical Research Letters, 33 (L05815).
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Up for Auction is a car that I should not sell, but here it is. ..1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible...Low production on this car at around 1167, something like that. .She needs a total resto, but I have bought inner and outer rockers for her, Frame is solid, but floors and trunk need work. ..Very few trim pieces missing, Trans is missing, but the engine is still in her. .Parts taken off, but original block. .Will need a new hood also. ..I also have the missing lenses inside for safe storage. .Any other questions, or pics...Contact me. .I can get them! Hate to see her go, but she is sitting outside now, and really needs to be saved!
“Needs a total Restoration, but a VERY good investment on this rare car...”
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Now is the Time for Apple Pay to Strike in the US
The switch to EMV in the United States sure has been a mess, hasn’t it? Whether you’re a customer or a merchant, the conversion has likely been expensive at worst, inconvenient at best, and confusing all the way through.
The conversion for merchants has been less than smooth. A study by CardFlight from last month shows that about 37% of merchants are EMV-capable and about 25% of total in-person transactions are using EMV. Those numbers are still pretty low when you consider that the EMV deadline was set for October 1, 2015 and people are still barely getting going.
On the consumer end, EMV hasn’t been a cakewalk either. For example, I didn’t even get an EMV card from my bank until January of this year. Now that I have it, I find about half of the places I shop actually have EMV capabilities turned on. Many places have an EMV terminal, but some sort of paper sign over the card slot telling me to please swipe my card instead.
On the occasions that I can use the chip and pin, it’s a pain. The big problem is that transactions just take longer and require more concentration on my part than I’m used to. I get errors when putting the card in the machine because I didn’t line it up exactly right. I sit there patiently waiting for the card to be read, enter my pin, and wait again for what feels like forever before the reader beeps incessantly at me to PLEASE REMOVE YOUR CARD. I understand the security benefits of EMV, but from a user experience perspective, it’s adding friction and annoyance to a process that used to be very straightforward.
This is where Apple Pay (and Android Pay, Samsung Pay, and any other standard NFC-based payment system) comes into play. Paying for something with Apple Pay is far easier than both my new EMV card as well as the magnetic strip cards of old. I don’t have to press any buttons or enter a PIN in most situations1. I simply hold my phone up to the card reader with my fingerprint on the iPhone’s home button and I’m done. It takes about a second to read, and has never failed of gotten a bad card read.
I really think this is something Apple should be pushing as hard as they can with payment processors, merchants, and customers. I know I’m not the only one who is frustrated by this whole EMV conversion, and Apple should be tapping into this frustration as much as they can. People pay for things everyday, and if your phone can make that a comparatively delightful experience, that will build customer loyalty and drive up that all-important “customer-sat” number Tim Cook loves so much.
As a fan of technology, I sometimes do things that most people won’t, and shouldn’t do with gadgets, but Apple Pay is not one of them. I think everyone who has a phone that supports Apple Pay should be using it whenever they can. It’s easy to set up, is more secure than traditional credit cards, is just as secure as EMV payments, and is a much more painless checkout experience overall. If you haven’t gotten Apple Pay set up on your iPhone yet, I’d highly suggest you try it out this weekend and I’m sure you’ll fall in love.
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Was it only last year that Draw Something captured everyone's attention and proved highly addictive? Things move fast in the app world, but that doesn't stop there being other games out there, trying to capture the magic that once was. This is how we come to Squiggler: a social drawing game that aims to be slightly more imaginative, but falters for that very same reason.
The idea behind it is a familiar one, albeit with a significant twist. Initially, the player draws a squiggle to start things off. It doesn't have to resemble anything or match a particular theme. Just a random line is fine. Play then switches to the other competitor as they have to use that squiggle to create a picture before leaving it to the first player to figure things out.
It's potentially a pretty imaginative game. A few caveats emerge such as the fact that when drawing the squiggle, the player has to keep their finger on the screen at all times. Plus, there's a 60 second limit to guessing the word. The prospect of power-ups such as a bomb that clears unneeded letter tiles helps make things a little easier.
Problems lie, however, in Squiggler's community. It's pretty bare bones with few players currently around to compete with. It's possible to play against Facebook and Twitter friends, as well as random players, so I'd strongly recommend recruiting a few friends.
However, Squiggler lacks the "wow" factor. Being able to draw whatever one wants is fine, but the themes within Draw Something are clearly quite pivotal to its success and enjoyment factor. That structure goes a long way to keeping one hooked and Squiggler currently lacks that appeal. With a stronger community and some imaginative friends it might prove more entertaining, but for now it's floundering.
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VERB- Italian bath: the act of spraying oneself with cologne instead of actually taking a bath or showering, because you have foul body odor.
Much like the phrase nigger bath, although less racist.
Italian baths can be done with real cologne, or just cheap spray deodorant.
When someone reeks of cologne it is either because they decided to take an italian bath or because they think smelling like perfume will attract ladies.
guidos are famous for taking italian baths.
Bro: "bro there's no way you're gonna have time to take a shower before we hit the clubs"
guido: "don't worry chief, I can just take an italian bath!"
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
Call for “Amnesty for Babies” for World day of Peace September 21st
The United Nations will celebrate “World Day of Peace” on Sept 21st.
“World Day of Peace” was originally established by the UN General Assembly in 1981 for the purpose of commemorating and strengthening of the ideals of peace. There are of course many kinds of violence present in our world which require our urgent attention, however the most insidious and unseen violence is that which is perpetrated against the innocent and vulnerable, that which is directed against unborn babies. Every baby counts, every life is a precious and unique gift, never to be repeated. Every baby, born or before birth, has an equal right to life with all other human beings, including his or her mother. Every pregnant woman knows that the baby she carries is a new human being. Medical science has also shown beyond any doubt that from the moment of fertilization each newly formed human embryo has a unique, separate and distinct identity.
Anti life ideologies have been adopted by many governments and powerful NGOs, ideologies which are hostile to the life of the child before birth. These ideologies must be confronted and shown to be detrimental, not only to the lives of the unborn, but to their mothers, to society, to the future population of nations and thereby their economic viability. Abortion is not, and can never be a human right.
European Life Network calls on Governments throughout the world to rethink this vitally important issue and beginning on world day of peace, to declare an amnesty for babies. The word amnesty comes from the Greek word amnestos, which means ‘the forgotten ones’. Do we need to ask who the forgotten ones in our society are, who are excluded when it comes to human rights? Babies once conceived and prior to birth are so often seen as expendable and truly become the forgotten ones, the amnestos, routinely condemned to death every day. There is no trial, no judge, no jury and no appeals procedure just a death sentence. What is their crime? Babies are innocent of crime but by just being there they are targeted for being present, being a second child, being a girl, being unwanted, or simply being inconvenient. Babies need strong advocacy to bring their plight to world attention. Even convicted murderers are given a fair trial, a right to appeal and then may even have their sentences commuted on grounds of clemency. The lives of many innocent babies are daily deemed to be worthless and undeserving of the most basic of rights.
Mother Theresa in her acceptance speech when she was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace told the assembly
But I feel that the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion, because it is a war against the child - a direct killing of the innocent child - murder by the mother herself. […] And if we accept that a mother can kill even her own child, how can we tell other people not to kill one another? How do we persuade a woman not to have an abortion? As always, we must persuade her with love, and we remind ourselves that love means to be willing to give until it hurts. Jesus gave even his life to love us. So the mother who is thinking of abortion, should be helped to love
This theme was also referred to by Pope John Paul 11 on many occasions throughout his pontificate. In his statement for World Day for Peace in 2001 Pope John Paul II pointed out that there can be no real peace without respect for the most vulnerable in our society.
An authentic dialogue between cultures cannot fail to nourish, in addition to sentiments of mutual respect, a lively sense of the value of life itself. Human life cannot be seen as an object to do with as we please, but as the most sacred and inviolable earthly reality. There can be no peace when this most basic good is not protected. It is not possible to invoke peace and despise life.[...] I am speaking of a tragic spiral of death which includes murder, suicide, abortion, euthanasia,[...] To this list we must add irresponsible practices of genetic engineering, such as the cloning and use of human embryos for research, which are justified by an illegitimate appeal to freedom, to cultural progress, to the advancement of mankind. When the weakest and most vulnerable members of society are subjected to such atrocities, the very idea of the human family, built on the value of the person, on trust, respect and mutual support, is dangerously eroded. A civilization based on love and peace must oppose these experiments, which are unworthy of man. | <urn:uuid:60529909-ab98-4912-831b-e8882628f4a7> | http://europeanlifenetwork.blogspot.com/2008/09/call-for-amnesty-for-babies-for-world.html | en | 0.969248 | 0.031816 | mlfoundations/dclm-baseline-1.0-parquet |
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Stay safe online with these best practices
This article first appeared in Liaison, our member newsletter.
Scammers can be sophisticated! Stay a step ahead with these tips for online safety.
1. There are secure and unsecured Wi-Fi networks. Connect to secure Wi-Fi networks when possible, and turn off automatic Bluetooth connectivity.
1. Be aware if websites are secure. Secure URLs typically begin with https (the S is for secured).
1. Avoid doing online transactions on public Wi-Fi networks. Clear credit and banking information from online caches and forms.
1. Change your passwords regularly. For a strong password, include upper and lowercase letters, special characters and numbers.
1. Select the most secure and private settings on all your online accounts and devices. These settings include everything from turning off device microphone access to storing online passwords.
1. There are universal security systems for every operating system (Microsoft, Apple and Android). Be sure to keep programs and apps updated. These updates address bugs, security and operating issues.
1. Always check links and email sender addresses before opening and sharing information. Hover over email names to see the sender’s actual address – email sender names and URLs can often link suspicious addresses while disguising as a contact or address you know.
1. Unsure if it’s a scam? Run the email address, subject or web address through a quick Google search before opening or clicking anything. The search will usually make it clear whether or not the content is suspicious or linked to a scam.
Implementing these best practices can help to keep you safe from hackers.
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Springfield Ghost Society
Haunted Investigations
Stanton St.
Riverton, IL
History from clients:
We recently moved here we've always had unexplained things happen things falling we put that off to a draft. Sound of someone walking in the kitchen but mostly we have a 10 month old baby who is always laughing with someone . She'll just be looking at something reaching for them laughing like she's playing with them. Recently we bought the teenagers a ouija board now the baby is scared to be alone clings to you .. She still gazes away at something but seems scared now..everyone seems to think the place is haunted I'm not here as much as they are but I've seen the baby playing with someone while laying in bed idk also our bedroom one minute can be ice cold the next hot. We share a room with the baby. Will just recently was putting the baby down in bed and swears he heard someone breathing in his ear.
Date: January 10, 2014
Time: 7:30
Location: Stanton St., Riverton, IL
Weather: Rainy, cold and windy
Investigators: Debbie L., Rhonda J., and Karen C.
My Equipment: Digital Recorder, Digital Camera, Video Camera, and a KII Meter
Type of Activity: They’ve heard walking in the kitchen but mostly they’ve noticed they’re 10 month old baby interacts with someone that isn’t there.
My Findings: From my video camera I caught an EVP of what sounded to me like a small child answering Debbie’s question with “Mama”. Debbie had asked the spirit if there was a spirit of a young woman in there that had children. While I was in one of the bedrooms, I heard thumps and loud taps. Then I also heard a squeaking noise like someone getting on or off the bed. I was already sitting on the bed and I was the only 1 in the room and everyone else was up front.
My thought if this place has paranormal activity is undetermined because of not knowing the other investigators findings.
Submitted By: Rhonda Jones
Craig's findings:
hey man they moved it on me
everybody's a critic
give up
thanks buddy, great service, way to go
don't feel(amplified, slow tempo)
don't do anything (amplified, slow tempo)
hey talk to me (amplified, slow tempo)
break the habit (amplified, filtered)
Debbie's findings:
energy present in one of the bedrooms
hallway orb
help us in masterbedroom
orb in bedroom
orb livingroom
orb in hallway
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the printed jacket
One of the biggest trends to emerge from the Resort 2013 collections is the printed jacket. Lanvin, Prabal Gurung, and Stella McCartney all featured bold patterned blazers, brandished with everything from animal spots to vibrant florals. I'd go for it like this...
1. Topshop striped blouse, $56,
2. Topshop animal jacquard blazer, $90,
3. Givenchy Pandora bag, $1695,
4. Alexander McQueen suede loafers, $645,
5. Rag & Bone waxed jeans, $255,
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Brazilian President Lula da Silva with U.S. President Barack Obama
Brazilian President Lula da Silva with U.S. President Barack Obama
There’s this idea out there that President Obama had, in a letter to Brazilian President Lula da Silva, praised and encouraged the Brazil-Turkey initiative to forge an agreement with Iran (the “Tehran Declaration”) to have it export uranium for enrichment abroad, to be returned as fuel rods for use in its nuclear program, only to then do an about-face and criticize the deal.
This interpretation is accepted pretty much across the board. I’ve not seen any commentator or analyst question it. Noam Chomsky, for instance, writes:
Obama had praised the initiative in a letter to Brazil’s president Lula da Silva, apparently on the assumption that it would fail and provide a propaganda weapon against Iran. When it succeeded, the US was furious, and quickly undermined it by ramming through a Security Council resolution with new sanctions against Iran that were so meaningless that China cheerfully joined at once – recognizing that at most the sanctions would impede Western interests in competing with China for Iran’s resources.
Most of this is right on (as is the rest of the article, which I encourage people to read in its entirety), but even the brilliant Noam Chomsky gets it wrong sometimes (I presume he would have known better had he read the letter himself, but he’s probably relying here on the unanimous but incorrect interpretation relayed by the media).
It’s simply not correct that Obama “praised the initiative” in the letter. There was no about-face from the Obama administration. On the contrary, Obama has been quite consistent, as an examination of the actual text of the letter will demonstrate incontrovertibly.
Obama’s letter was a response to “the intent of Brazil and Turkey to work toward finding an acceptable solution.” Obama was writing “to respond in detail to” their “ideas”, which he had “carefully considered”. He wished “to offer a detailed explanation” of his “perspective” and to “suggest a way ahead.” Obama agreed that the Tehran Research Reactor (TRR) provided
an opportunity to pave the way for a broader dialogue in dealing with the more fundamental concerns of the international community regarding Iran’s overall nuclear program.
Iran’s request for dialogue on the matter of providing fuel for the reactor was an
opportunity to begin to build mutual trust and confidence, and thereby create time and space for a constructive diplomatic process. That is why the United States so strongly supported the proposal put forth by former International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General ElBaradei.
The key to correctly interpreting this letter is understanding the reference here, which is to a U.S. proposal, which — like the Brazil-Turkey arrangement — would include Iran shipping uranium abroad for enrichment. However, the U.S. proposal, relayed via the IAEA, was intended to get Iran to (a) reduce its stockpile so it wouldn’t retain enough uranium to be able to theoretically build a nuclear bomb and (b) completely cease its own enrichment activities. Iran, fearful of the U.S. reneging and unwilling to surrender its right, as recognized and guaranteed under the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT), rejected that proposal.
One must understand the presumption of the Obama administration that Iran should effectively surrender its rights under the NPT to be able to correctly interpret what follows in the letter. Continuing, Obama wrote that (emphasis added throughout):
The IAEA’s proposal [read “the U.S. proposal”] was crafted to be fair and balanced, and for both sides to gain trust and confidence. For us, Iran’s agreement to transfer 1,200 kg of Iran’s low enriched uranium (LEU) out of the country would build confidence and reduce regional tensions by substantially reducing Iran’s LEU stockpile. I want to underscore that this element is of fundamental importance for the United States. For Iran, it would receive the nuclear fuel requested to ensure continued operation of the TRR to produce needed medical isotopes and, by using its own material, Iran would begin to demonstrate peaceful nuclear intent.
Iran, however, rejected the proposal, as already noted, and insists that it “retain its low-enriched uranium on its territory until delivery of nuclear fuel.” That would negate goal (a) of the U.S. proposal, above, so the U.S. rejected this counter-proposal from Iran. Continuing (emphasis added):
We understand from you, Turkey and others that Iran continues to propose that Iran would retain its LEU on its territory until there is a simultaneous exchange of its LEU for nuclear fuel…. Thus, the confidence-building strength of the IAEA’s proposal would be completely eliminated for the United States and several risks would emerge. First, Iran would be able to continue to stockpile LEU throughout this time, which would enable them to acquire an LEU stockpile equivalent to the amount needed for two or three nuclear weapons in a year’s time. Second, there would be no guarantee that Iran would ultimately agree to the final exchange. Third, IAEA “custody” of Iran’s LEU inside Iran would provide us no measurable improvement over the current situation, and the IAEA cannot prevent Iran from re-assuming control of its uranium at any time.
This is a clear and unambiguous rejection of the proposal Brazil and Turkey were making. Obama continued, making even more clear his rejection of the deal (emphasis added):
There is a potentially important compromise that has already been offered. Last November, the IAEA conveyed to Iran our offer to allow Iran to ship its 1,200 kg of LEU to a third country — specifically Turkey — at the outset of the process to be held “in escrow” as a guarantee during the fuel production process that Iran would get back its uranium if we failed to deliver the fuel. Iran has never pursued the “escrow” compromise and has provided no credible explanation for its rejection.
It’s worth pausing here to make a few tangential observations. Again, notice here Obama acknowledges it is “our offer” as “conveyed” by the IAEA — not the “IAEA’s proposal” as suggested previously. And, again, Iran had a perfectly good explanation for why it rejected the deal; several, actually. First, Iran had been burned previously and feared being burned again — that is to say, they felt they had no guarantee that their uranium would actually be returned to them. Additionally, as already noted, they view as non-negotiable that they must retain their right under the NPT to enrich uranium for themselves, which, to accept the U.S. “offer”, is a right they would have to tacitly surrender. These explanations are not “credible” because the “offer” was not so much an “offer” as an ultimatum. Returning to the letter:
I believe that this raises real questions about Iran’s nuclear intentions, if Iran is unwilling to accept an offer to demonstrate that its LEU is for peaceful, civilian purposes. I would urge Brazil to impress upon Iran the opportunity presented by this offer to “escrow” its uranium in Turkey while the nuclear fuel is being produced.
That last sentence is the one universally — as far as I have seen — misinterpreted by commentators and analysts. When Obama writes that Brazil should “impress upon Iran the opportunity presented by this offer“, he is not referring to the Brazil-Turkey proposal, but to the previous U.S. proposal, which Iran had already replied to with a counter-proposal (more along the lines of the Brazil-Turkey deal), which was in turn rejected by the U.S.
Again, this is a clear rejection of what became the Tehran Agreement, not acceptance and encouragement of it. Obama goes on to say that Iran’s having “undermined confidence in the way it has approached this opportunity” led him to “question whether Iran is prepared to engage Brazil in good faith”, which is “why I cautioned you during our meeting.” He stated that “Iran has to convey to the IAEA a constructive commitment to engagement through official channels — something it has failed to do.”
Notice here that “through official channels” does not include via Brazil and Turkey, and there’s no room to interpret this otherwise. Rather “official channels” euphemistically means through Washington (via the IAEA).
Furthermore, Obama added:
Meanwhile, we will pursue sanctions on the timeline that I have outlined. I have also made clear that I will leave the door open to engagement with Iran. As you know, Iran has thus far failed to accept my offer of comprehensive and unconditional dialogue.
It must also be emphasized that while the Tehran Declaration did finally include an agreement by Iran that it would ship 1,200 kg of its own uranium to Turkey for enrichment, notice that at the time of Obama’s letter, Iran had not yet agreed to do so — or, if it had, it was nevertheless still the understanding in Washington “that Iran continues to propose that Iran would retain its LEU on its territory until there is a simultaneous exchange of its LEU for nuclear fuel”. Obama is absolutely clear about rejecting that.
Additionally, as Obama pointed out, the U.S. proposal was effectively that Iran would not have control of its own uranium (that is to say, that it would be held “in escrow”), whereas under the Tehran Declaration, Iran would retain control, and, at “upon the request of Iran”, Turkey would “return swiftly and unconditionally Iran’s LEU to Iran”. Again, Obama was perfectly unambiguous in his letter that such an arrangement would be unacceptable to the U.S.
In conclusion, while, so far as I have seen, there has been a universally-accepted interpretation of Obama’s letter to Lula da Silva that says he had accepted and encouraged the Brazil-Turkey proposal, the fact of the matter is that the letter, on the contrary, was perfectly unambiguous in its rejection of that deal in favor of the previous “offer” the U.S. had made to Iran.
Unfortunately, this universal failure to properly interpret Obama’s letter to da Silva is reflective of the broader fundamental failure among commentators and analysts (Chomsky excluded; which is why I presume he hadn’t read the letter for himself) to correctly interpret U.S. policy towards Iran under the Obama administration.
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Back in our childhood days in the 1960s and 1970s down in the deep south, one of our favorite songs was Pachaikilli Muthucharam from the MGR movie Ulagam Sutram Valiban.
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by Thomas W. Lippman
Shortly after President Obama’s startling telephone conversation with Iran’s new president, Hassan Rouhani, a Saudi Arabian journalist wrote that “The phone call between Obama and Rouhani shocked the Gulf states, Jordan, Turkey, Israel, and other countries.” No matter which president initiated the call, he wrote, “What is important to know is what stands behind the conversation and how deep the ties are between America and Iran.”
Never mind that there are no “ties” between Washington and Tehran, let alone “deep” ones. His article reflected concern among Saudis that the United States might negotiate some wide-ranging settlement of its issues with Iran and that any such deal would automatically be detrimental to Saudi interests.
Such anxiety has surfaced in Riyadh many times over the past two decades, dating to Madeleine Albright’s unsuccessful efforts to reach out to Iran when she was secretary of state in Bill Clinton’s second term. No doubt many prominent Saudis share the journalist’s sentiment, not just in the ruling family but in the Sunni religious establishment. In their short-sighted view, regional security is a zero-sum game: if it benefits Iran, it must be bad for Saudi Arabia. To this group, as the authors of a major RAND Corp. study noted in 2009, “the prospect of U.S.-Iranian rapprochement (or even near-term coordination on Iraq) would appear to jeopardize the privileged position Riyadh has long enjoyed in Gulf affairs.”
Since that study appeared, Saudi antipathy to Iran has only increased. Iran’s growing influence in Iraq, its all-out support for the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria and for Hezbollah in Lebanon, and its perceived instigation of civil unrest in Bahrain have exacerbated Saudi anxieties and reinforced the kingdom’s determination to keep Iran isolated and economically constrained. At the same time, the Saudi perception that the United States abandoned Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak, a longtime ally, and might do the same to them if regional circumstances changed, has led some Saudis to doubt the long-term reliability of the United States as anchor of the kingdom’s security. Their doubts were not alleviated when panelists at a Gulf security conference in Washington earlier this year projected a reversal of the regional alignment over the coming decade, with Iran emerging as more friendly to the United States and Saudi Arabia less so.
The Saudis have also been peeved about the inability of the United States to deliver on its commitment to a two-state solution that would end the Arab-Israeli conflict. That diplomatic stalemate has allowed Iran, which refuses to acknowledge Israel’s existence and openly supports Hezbollah, to present itself to the Arab world as the true champion of justice for the Palestinians, as opposed to the Saudis, who have offered a comprehensive plan for peace with Israel.
Furthermore, the Saudis went all-in to try to engineer the ouster of Assad, believing that they were in tune with U.S. policy. Now they may be feeling exposed as the United States and Russia appear to be pursuing a different course.
And it is certainly true that many of Saudi Arabia’s leading officials, including some diplomats in the foreign ministry, harbor a deep loathing for, and suspicion of, all things Shia. A softer U.S. line on Iran would not make those Saudis more comfortable in the bilateral relationship.
Moreover, the Rouhani initiative, assuming it is genuine rather than cosmetic, coincides with a growing realization in Saudi Arabia that the United States is becoming steadily less dependent on Gulf oil. Could the Obama administration’s announced shift of strategic resources to Asia presage a reduction of U.S. commitments in the Gulf? Senior U.S. officials say no: Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said a few months ago that “You can take it to the bank” that the U.S. will maintain its posture in the Gulf for the foreseeable future.
Thus, recent reports of anxiety in Riyadh about a possible shift in relations between Washington and Tehran were predictable, and may well have some basis in fact.
But there are also Saudis who understand that a better relationship between Washington and Tehran might actually benefit the kingdom. After all, the two countries shared a strategic alignment with the United States before the Iranian revolution. In that era, Iran was far more powerful than Saudi Arabia militarily and economically, but the Saudis did not perceive it as a strategic threat, partly because it was influenced by the United States and partly because Saddam Hussein’s Iraq provided a protective buffer — a buffer that the United States dismantled with its invasion of Iraq a decade ago.
Even during the past decade, when tensions were high over Lebanon, Bahrain, Iraq and other issues, the Saudis and Iranians found ways to work cooperatively when it was in the interests of both countries. “Such calculations often take place independently of U.S. pressure or encouragement,” the RAND report noted, adding that in past times of tension with Washington the Saudis have been more flexible, rather than less so, in their regional rivalries.
“With the ‘moderation’ discourse strengthened during the presidency of recently elected Hassan Rouhani, pragmatism will be enhanced in Iran’s regional policy,” the columnist Kayhan Barzegar, an experienced analyst of Gulf affairs, predicted in the online magazine al-Monitor after Rouhani was inaugurated. “This development will weaken the existing ‘mutual threat’ perception between Iran and Saudi Arabia that is rooted primarily in the policies of both countries in response to regional issues. Such a development will also consequently strengthen relations between the two. Iran and Saudi Arabia are not interested in an intensification of sectarian or geostrategic regional rivalries. They are well aware that such rivalries will eventually be instrumentalized and used politically, draining energy from both sides. The result will be increased instability and growth of extremist trends in their backyard. Conflict between the two also provides an opportunity for other rival actors, such as Turkey and Qatar, to play an active role in regional issues at their expense, such as happened with the Syrian crisis, which is not currently welcomed by the Iranians or the Saudis.”
In fact, there are several ways in which a lessening of tensions between Iran and the United States could actually benefit Saudi Arabia. To achieve some form of rapprochement with the United States now, Iran would be required to forgo definitively any attempt to build or acquire nuclear weapons — a development that could hardly be depicted as detrimental to Saudi interests. The United States would also press Iran to curtail the aggressive policies that have destabilized the region for years. If Iran’s leaders truly want relief from international economic sanctions, they will have to persuade the countries that imposed them that they will be good neighbors to Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the smaller Gulf states. Would that not assuage some of the security concerns that have prompted Saudi Arabia to spend tens of billions of dollars on new U.S. weapons?
If Iran were to curtail its support for Hezbollah in order to improve relations with Washington and the West, it might forfeit its position as “more Arab than the Arabs” on the issue of Israel, another development that could be to Saudi Arabia’s advantage.
And Saudi Arabia’s Gulf neighbors such as Qatar might no longer feel the need to hedge their bets by keeping some distance between themselves and Saudi Arabia and maintaining correct relations with Iran, thus facilitating Saudi Arabia’s desire to exert the regional leadership to which it feels entitled.
On a visit to South Asia when she was secretary of state, Albright chided the Pakistanis for opposing a U.S. initiative to expand economic ties with India. The initiative was not aimed at undermining Pakistan, she said, and might actually be helpful if an expanding Indian economy brought greater cross-border trade.
The Pakistanis didn’t buy it, but that did not diminish the validity of her message. It might be useful now for Obama and Secretary of State John F. Kerry to explain to the Saudis that any deal with Iran will be a long time in the making and will not damage U.S. ties with Riyadh unless the Saudis want it that way.
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Migraines can disrupt people's abilities to carry out every day errands. Since they can be extremely painful, doing any mental work can feel impossible. Fortunately for people who suffer from migraines, there are measures that they can be taken to prevent them.
Here are 6 habits people can do to keep migraines at bay:
1. Eat Smart
Migraines and other forms of headaches can develop when the body is deprived of food or water. When people do not eat for a long period of time, their blood sugar levels can fall, which subsequently can trigger migraines. In order to prevent these types of migraines, people should keep healthy snacks nearby to curb hunger and cravings. Staying hydrated can also prevent unwanted headaches.
2. Use a Supplement
Supplements can also help prevent migraines. Several studies have found that including vitamin B2, magnesium, and coenzyme Q10 into one's diet can help prevent migraines. Other studies have suggested that using the herbs, feverfew and butterbur can also prevent migraines as well. Before including these supplements and herbs into one's daily regimen, remember to consult a medical professional first.
3. Keep up the Cardio
Staying active with moderate cardio, such as light running, can also help prevent migraines. According to the results from a small study conducted in Sweden, researchers found that when people cycled three times a week, they experienced fewer migraines after three months. If people are just starting up a physical activity routine, experts recommend people to start slowly and build up strength. Exercising too fast and/or too hard can trigger headaches.
4. Be Boring...Sometimes
One of the leading causes of migraines is stress. In order to reduce migraine frequency, people have to find ways to lower their stress levels. One way to do so is to do less. If people spend less time running around to participate in every activity they are invited to, they could give their brains a break. This could end up reducing their number of migraines.
5. Reconsider Birth Control
For women on birth control who experience migraines, looking into other options can help reduce the severity or frequency of these migraines. Some of these options, such as the pill and NuvaRing, contain estrogen, which has been linked to causing hormonal fluctuations that can trigger or worsen migraines. By discussing these issues with the doctor, people could find other birth control options that are more ideal for them.
6. Have Sex
One way to relieve stress and tension in the body is to do something fun, like sex. A German study conducted in 2013 found that sex could relieve migraine symptoms. During sex, the body releases endorphins, which are natural opiates created by the body. So if all other options fail, hop in the sack.
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5 Tips on How to Get Settled in the Cayman Islands
Moving thousands of miles from home is a tough decision, you're practically starting over. It's not as simple as you may first think, but if you're prepared for how your lifestyle is going to change, it'll make the moving process a whole lot easier.
1. Embrace the slower pace
Living on an island that's 100 square miles is a big adjustment for most people moving from their home country. Life in the Cayman Islands is unhurried, which is part of its charm, but can also be frustrating for the impatient. Things take just that bit longer over here, like waiting to get your mail and getting settled in and set up with everything you need. Realise that life at a slower pace isn't such a bad thing and you'll be golden.
2. Get involved in the community
In Cayman there are so many clubs, societies and community events. A great way to integrate yourself and your family (if you're moving with them) is to sign up, meet people and get invested in the community. You'll make friends and feel like you belong in no time.
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3. Figure out a monthly budget
It's no secret the cost of living in Cayman is high. Figure out a budget that works for you, including CUC & water bills, rent, cost of food, gas and entertainment. There are stores in Cayman that sell products in bulk, figure out if this works for you and what is most cost effective. Do this early on and you'll learn to live well and save some money.
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4. Manage your expectations
Don't expect to always be on vacation. Adapting to island life can be difficult, lengthy and frustrating. Getting set up is the hardest part and it will take time and money. If you're not expecting to run off into the Cayman sunset and you're prepared for the adjustment, you'll love living in Cayman and enjoy the journey.
5. Take some time to explore
The best part of the move. Get out and explore the island and get familiar with your surroundings. The Cayman Islands are absolutely stunning. Take advantage of the island you live on, get in the water, go and visit the different districts and the sister islands, go diving, snorkelling and experience the nightlife- after all you are living in paradise.
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Jeremy Bulloch, who played Boba Fett in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died
There has been a lot of discussion about Boba Fett recently, but today comes a very saddening one: Jeremy Bulloch, the original actor who brought the character to life in the original trilogy, has died at the age of 75.
Bulloch played Fett in The Empire Strikes Back and in Return of the Jedi, giving the bounty hunter of few words a threatening allure that managed to both convey that this wasn’t a guy you want to mess with but also was a guy you wanted to learn more about. A lot of that is because of the way Bulloch portrayed him. He was the guy in the suit, but much like they did with Darth Vader, the filmmakers brought in someone else to voice the character. Jason Wingreen supplied the voice until he was replaced by Temuera Morrison in the later versions of the film to keep cohesion with the prequels.
As a bit of a fun fact, Boba Fett was not the only Star Wars role that Bulloch played! He also played an Imperial lieutenant named Sheckil in The Empire Strikes Back for a cameo on Cloud City. The story goes that he was not originally supposed to play the character, but when the other actor was unavailable, Bulloch stepped in. He then returned to the franchise with a cameo in Revenge of the Sith, playing Captain Colton, the pilot of Bail Organa’s ship when he returns to Coruscant with Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Bulloch always seemed to be very pleasant with fans and very excited about his Star Wars role(s), and Boba Fett came to be maybe the most defining work of his career. In a statement released by Lucasfilm today, they said,
“He will be remembered not only for his iconic portrayal of the legendary character, but also for his warmth and generous spirit which have become an enduring part of his rich legacy.”
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To kick-off their annual Google I/O developer's conference, we are expecting the company to unveil many of the projects they’ve been working on behind the scenes for the past few months.
Whether it's in search, email, web browsing, maps, wearables, mobile/Android, car tech, or internet balloons going up in the sky, we'll find out soon enough as the keynote starts at 9 AM Pacific time. You can watch the entire keynote here and we'll follow up soon with detailed posts on the biggest announcements and takeaways.
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Low fitness linked to higher depression, anxiety risk: Study
London: People with low aerobic and muscular fitness are nearly twice as likely to experience depression, according to a study led by University College London (UCL) researchers.
Low fitness levels also predicted a 60 per cent greater chance of anxiety, over a seven-year follow-up, according to the findings published in BMC Medicine.
Lead author, PhD student Aaron Kandola (UCL Psychiatry) said: "Here we have provided further evidence of a relationship between physical and mental health, and that structured exercise aimed at improving different types of fitness is not only good for your physical health, but may also have mental health benefits."
The study involved 152,978 participants aged 40 to 69 of the UK Biobank study. Their baseline aerobic fitness at the start of the study period was tested by using a stationary bike with increasing resistance, while their muscular fitness was measured with a grip strength test. They also completed a questionnaire gauging depression and anxiety symptoms.
Seven years later they were tested again for depression and anxiety symptoms, and the researchers found that high aerobic and muscular fitness at the start of the study was associated with better mental health seven years later.
People with the lowest combined aerobic and muscular fitness had 98 per cent higher odds of depression, 60 per cent higher odds of anxiety, and 81% higher odds of having either one of the common mental health disorders, compared to those with high levels of overall fitness.
The researchers accounted for potentially confounding factors at baselines such as diet, socioeconomic status, chronic illness, and mental illness symptoms.
Previous studies have found that people who exercise more are less likely to experience mental illnesses, but most studies rely on people self-reporting their activity levels, which can be less reliable than the objective physical fitness measures used here.
Senior author Dr Joseph Hayes (UCL Psychiatry and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust) said: "Our findings suggest that encouraging people to exercise more could have extensive public health benefits, improving not only our physical health but our mental health too. Improving fitness through a combination of cardio exercise and strength and resistance training appears to be more beneficial than just focusing on aerobic or muscular fitness."
Aaron Kandola added: "Reports that people are not as active as they used to be are worrying, and even more so now that global lockdowns have closed gyms and limited how much time people are spending out of the house. Physical activity is an important part of our lives and can play a key role in preventing mental health disorders."
"Other studies have found that just a few weeks of regular intensive exercise can make substantial improvements to aerobic and muscular fitness, so we are hopeful that it may not take much time to make a big difference to your risk of mental illness."
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Tax Implications for Savings Accounts
by Bonnie Conrad
Putting money in a savings account is a good way to keep the funds safe while earning a competitive rate of interest. But before you open that savings account, you need to be aware of the tax implications. The interest you earn on a savings account is considered taxable income, and you must report those earnings to the Internal Revenue Service.
Taxable Income
When you earn interest on a savings account, that interest is considered income, and you must report it when you file your tax return. The amount of tax you pay on that interest depends on your tax bracket, but no matter how much or how little you earn you need to factor those taxes into your planning.
1099-INT Form
When you have a savings account that pays interest, the bank sends you a 1099-INT form. This form reports the amount of interest you received during the previous year, and you must include this amount when you file your tax return. If your bank offered you a free gift for opening the savings account, the value of that gift will also be reflected on the 1099-INT form. For instance, if you earned $50 in interest during the year and got a free camera worth $100 when you opened the account, your 1099-INT would reflect a total of $150 in payments.
Tax-Deferred Accounts
If you hold your savings account within a tax-deferred account like an IRA, you do not have to pay taxes on the money it earns. Tax-deferred accounts are not subject to current taxes, and you only pay taxes when you start taking the money out. Many banks offer IRA accounts, and customers can choose savings accounts to keep their funds safe while seeking other investments.
Tax Planning
If all you have is a small passbook savings account and a small amount of interest, you should not have to do any advance tax planning. But if you have a significant balance in your savings account and expect to earn hundreds of dollars in interest, it pays to do some planning ahead of time. The bank does not withhold money for taxes when it gives you your interest payments, but you do have to pay taxes on that income. Planning ahead can give you a good idea of how much extra you owe, and give you the chance to put that money aside.
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Data::Dumper(::Simple) is your friend
by cajun (Chaplain)
on Jul 05, 2005 at 01:34 UTC ( #472337=perlmeditation: print w/ replies, xml ) Need Help??
For a long time on PM I have seen people saying "use Data::Dumper" and look at your data. When I have seen this, I've always wondered why do I need to use a module to look at my data when it is so easy to print the data without a module.
foreach (@array){ print "$_\n"; } foreach (sort keys %hash){ print "$_ $hash{$_}\n"; }
For the past couple of days I have been working on a piece of code that I just could NOT figure out why I was getting "Use of uninitialized value....". I used the snippet above several times. I wrote short scripts to prove to myself my code was working. Yet, in the actual script, the same code would not work.
My hash looked something like this:
1111 Fred 2222 Wilma 3333 Barney 4444 Betty
I struggled with this for a couple of days trying to see what was going on. Why was I getting this mysterious 'undef'. I thought about using Data::Dumper as I had seen so many times here. But I didn't get around to it until today.
I put in Data::Dumper::Simple and within 2 minutes saw the issue. My data that I thought looked like the above, really looked more like this:
'1111 ' -> 'Fred' '2222 ' -> 'Wilma' '3333 ' -> 'Barney' '4444 ' -> 'Betty'
There was a trailing space in my keys. I would probably have never located this problem without Data::Dumper.
Data::Dumper(::Simple) is my new friend
I guess lessons learned the hard way are the ones you remember most easily.
Update: Thanks itub and Nkuvu. Both very good points. Using delimiters around the variables is an excellent idea that I will remember. Thanks.
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Re: Data::Dumper(::Simple) is your friend
by itub (Priest) on Jul 05, 2005 at 02:43 UTC
I love Data::Dumper and use it all the time, but I think that's not the lesson here. The real lesson is that whenever you print out a value for debugging, you should use clear delimiters. I often do the following:
print "foo=($foo)\n";
You can use whatever delimiters you want, of course, and the best delimiter depends on the kind of values you expect.
Re: Data::Dump::Streamer is your friend
by demerphq (Chancellor) on Jul 05, 2005 at 08:40 UTC
Theres also Data::Dump::Streamer which has various advantages over Data::Dumper and modules that wrap it like Data::Dumper::Simple. Also Data::EasyOO is worth a look although it too currently wraps Data::Dumper.
The main differences are that Data::Dump::Streamer is more accurate, and does a breadth first dump instead of a depthfirst dump. This usually means dumping recursive structures produces output that is much easier to read. It also tries a lot harder to make the output look readable by making things line up nicely and is lower in terms of memory use for many scenarios as it can stream its output to a filehandle avoiding the need to construct the full dump output in memory (which usually requires more than twice the memory of the original strucutre and on some systems requiring massive ammounts of memory copying.)
by Nkuvu (Priest) on Jul 05, 2005 at 03:25 UTC
For simple data types, like an array or a hash, it's just as easy to print out the values yourself (with delimiters).
But Data::Dumper really shines when you have a hash-of-hashes-of-arrays-of... you get the idea. If you have a hash of hashes, you could use the code
for my $first_key (sort keys %hashiness) { print "$first_key =>\n"; for my $second_key (sort keys %{$hashiness{$first_key}}) { print "\t$second_key\n"; } }
or you could just do
print Dumper(%hashiness);
It gets comparatively easier to use Data::Dumper rather than your own print statements as your data types increase in complexity.
by monarch (Priest) on Jul 05, 2005 at 06:50 UTC
Just lately I have come to depend on Data::Dumper a lot, particularly as I'm developing in a web environment where running a debugger is not practical.
I've come to often quickly add the following into a block of code:
{ use Data::Dumper; print( Dumper( \%hashvariable ) ); }
I put braces around just out of habit.
Note that I put the backslash in front of the hash reference, for some reason that results in a clearer-to-read output from Dumper than just Dumper( %hashvariable ).
When in a web environment (such as Mason) I use the following to dump my variables:
{ use Data::Dumper; $m->out( '<pre>' . Dumper( \%hashvariable ) . '</pre>' ); }
When I debug Webapplications I use Data::Dumper and CGI::Carp like this:
use CGI::Carp qw/fatalsToBrowser warningsToBrowser/; use Data::Dumper; # ... die Dumper $cgi;
I hope you have some way of conditionally removing the CGI::Carp line in production. Otherwise anyone who finds a security hole can use it to debug their attack on your code. That can turn minor security breaches into big ones very, very quickly.
Google for advice on SQL Injection attacks to see a practical example of how attackers can use this debugging information to make their job a lot easier.
We do a similar thing in our dev environment with Template::Toolkit. We have a flag that gets set automatically so all Template data structures get dumped at the bottom of the page when running in dev, but in QA and Prod it's turned off. It can be very useful when debugging strange data or param issues.
by jimX11 (Friar) on Jul 06, 2005 at 01:04 UTC
What you need is well-architected logging: Log statements in your code and a logging package like Log::Log4perl providing a "remote-control," which allows you to turn on previously inactive logging statements, increase or decrease their verbosity independently in different parts of the system, or turn them back off entirely. Certainly without touching your system's code -- and even without restarting it.
That's a quote from the perl.comarticle about Log::Log4Perl.
by tlm (Prior) on Jul 06, 2005 at 03:42 UTC
use Data::Dump::Streamer; my $hashref = { eenie => 1, meenie => 2, minie => 3, moe => 4 }; print "With Data::Dump::Streamer:\n", Dump( $hashref ), "\n\n"; __END__ With Data::Dump::Streamer: $HASH1 = { eenie => 1, meenie => 2, minie => 3, moe => 4 };
With Data::Dumper::SLC { eenie => '1', meenie => '2', minie => '3', moe => '4', }
by InfiniteLoop (Hermit) on Jul 08, 2005 at 14:12 UTC
For web applications, printing to the STDERR helpful, as in you could tail the error log while you execute a cgi:
print STDERR Dumper($foo);
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Saturday, May 01, 2010
The state of the mind
The state of the mind has to be expressed.
I had taken a bet that the market would improve post March. But I forgot a simple attribute about myself. I take big and difficult things very easily but frequently overlook simple and common-sense things. The mistake here was that my profile is a bit fractured, which makes this job seeking endevour a tad difficult one.
Notwithstanding the premiere B school tag. Usually one has to display focus and perseverance in a profile, not necessarily in work. A lot of people in this world are in the business of giving others a gold medal for their past achievements, while what matters is what is the future potential, what can be changed in the future.
Then there is this attribute of pretending to project a positive attitude in an interaction.
Someone once told me, watch your thoughts closely, because they soon turn into actions. I guess, I need to put control mechanisms to manage my cynicism.
To take a break I went to crossword and read a whole book, three cups of tea with an overpriced sandwich in between. In Bangalore, I had a landmark at 10 mins walk and another landmark at a 20 min walk from my home. Here, Landmark is at the other end of town, the closest crossword is a local and a auto ride far. Taking totally about 45-50 mins. Landmark is generally a more exhaustive bookshop when compared to crossword. Though neither of them have, Growing a business.
But I guess, crosswords is under revenue strain. The one I went today had subleased their space to a gift and an online photo publishing shop(, along with a cursory CCD . Or some other branded coffee shop.
Also visited few NGO's, but most of the educational ones are vacationing at this point. Even the NGO's have a class distinction, the best endowed one where the elite and foreigners work, the middle class one where middle class people work and the bottom of the pyramid one which are exactly where they are needed but without any glamour and razzmatazz..I have always held the view that NGO's should run as private limited companies, but that would create a problem from the grant perspective. But SKS did convert from NGO to pvt limited pretty early Also visited a slum, where I might teach some children, presumably Maths and science, ironically in a shiv sena office.
Randomly at crosswords,
Went through a few pages of this Indian book, where the storyteller describes himself as M. Self deprecatory humour begins somewhere in Rajasthan
Read last few pages of Gone with the wind
Realised that some random book by some Pune kid is number 1 fiction. ( Oh Shit, not again by Mandar Gokate). The publisher is a local one and inserts a lot of pages of self advertisements like contact us if you want to write a book etc. There are so many aspirational writers/publishers in India, and I guess the penguin and big name publisher hegemony ends here. Chetan Bhagat has created a entirely new market here. Small Publisher, small time writer, simple English, good entertainment. Of course the snobs of south Mumbai and central Delhi look down on this form of English, but who cares about them
Dork is out of print at this crossword, Trainspotting and Eats, shoots and Leaves are as always unavailable, so are any books by Vijay Tendulkar or Harold C Pinter.
Gamechangers is available
Rashmi Bansal has written another book, but taken things upside down. Has something on jugaad, junoon and another word starting with j. Celebrating other's success seems a good opportunity, need to try my hand at it, sometime.My personal(borrowed from NNT) bias states that success and failures both need to be celebrated equally.
Browsed through the last pages of a Fitzgerald book, I guess it was Tender is night. Had an eerie feeling.
And how much time( if,) before the online store of crossword, landmark odyssey etc start matching flipkart's pricing, at least for online retailing. Looks impossible though, but you never know. They just need a reason to justify the differential pricing to walk in customers. Better still, they can create a new branded portal owned by them but not carrying crossword's brand name and start the differential pricing game. If they want to take flipkart out ,this is the time, else see amazon buy flipkart a few years hence and hammer them till eternity.
NICOLE KEPT IN TOUCH with Dick after her marriage; there were letters on business matters, and about the children. When she said, as she often did, "I loved Dick and I'll never forget him,"
Tommy answered, "Of course not why should you?"
Dick opened an office in Buffalo, but evidently without success.
Nicole did not find what the trouble was, but she heard a months later that he was in a little town named Batavia, New York, practicing general medicine, and later that he in Lockport, doing the same thing. By accident she heard about his life there than anywhere: that he bicycled a lot, was admired by
the ladies, and always had a big stack of papers on his desk that were known to be an important treatise on some medical subject, almost in process of completion. was considered to have fine manners and once made a good speech at a public health meeting on the subject of drugs; but he became entangled with a girl who
worked in a grocery store, and he was also involved in a lawsuit about some medical question; so he left Lockport.
After that he didn't ask for the children to be sent to and didn't answer when Nicole wrote asking if he needed
money. In the last letter she had from him he told her that he practising in Geneva, York, and she got the impression that he had settled down with someone to keep house for him. She looked up Geneva in an atlas and found it was in the heart of the Finger Lakes section and considered a pleasant place. Perhaps, so
she liked to think, his career was biding its time, again like Grant's in Galena; his latest note was post-marked from Hornell, New York, which is some distance from Geneva and a very small town; in any case he is almost certainly in that section of the country, in one town or another. | <urn:uuid:e17855e0-cbc8-490a-bb3f-a432ac40419a> | http://rumitoday.blogspot.com/2010/05/ | en | 0.967175 | 0.043316 | mlfoundations/dclm-baseline-1.0-parquet |
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A former Merck (MRK) cancer researcher was arrested and charged with stealing a raft of trade secrets just before taking a job with a competitor, according to the Department of Justice.
In a criminal complaint filed in a federal court in New Jersey, officials allege that Shafat Quadri, who was employed as a director of medical and scientific affairs for immuno-oncology, allegedly copied and removed thousands of files containing proprietary information on various projects researching treatment for different cancers.
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Origin stories in movies
Y'know, Chinese movies don't waste time with origin stories, like you'll find in many western movies. Batman, who's basically a smart guy with a mask and a sweet ride, gets an origin story. He's had a handful of movies, and more than a couple of them have had some retelling of a story that we all pretty much know. To explain why he has a mask and a car.
If you're watching a Chinese movie and a dude has some crazy ability, you already know why he has it. Kung Fu. I watched a Shaw Brothers movie a couple of weeks ago, it had a dude who'd spin around and split into two of the same guy so the two of him could start hitting two other guys, then they'd spin around and rejoin into one dude. Nobody asks how or why he's able to do it (or even acknowledges that there was anything odd about it), we all know the answer. Kung Fu.
That dude's chin is learning the humble beginnings of the other guy's foot.
A guy is shrouded in a mothlike cocoon, then comes out stronger and able to shoot beams out of his eyes. Huh? Dude, Kung Fu.
Punch a guy in the sole of his foot to heal that wound on his face? Kung Fu!
Break your fall from a canyon-spanning bridge by landing on a fragile twig sticking out of the cliff-face halfway down? Kung Fu. Set fire to the forest by waving your hand! Leap to the next village! Run invisibly through town! Grab the guy's sword from the other side of the river! All of it? Kung Fu.
I have no problem with a guy who swings from a rope and climbs pretty well being explained by Kung Fu, but that guy is getting an entirely new movie to explain how he can do that - we just had three movies that did that, each one re-explaining what we already knew.
I know, Marvel Comics have this whole "mutant" thing, but they all have childhoods of torment that they could have all gotten over if Stan Lee had just gone, "Y'know, my genius tells me that we could have a bunch of characters with weird powers and not explain any of them. Kung Fu."
What are you doing for the apocalypse?
So Harold Camping, who previously said the world would end in 1994, is trying to convince people that it will happen this weekend for sure, and I haven't made any plans yet.
I used to host parties for occasional apocalypse, a favorite being 1998's X-Day. Brandon, my Minister Of Mixed Drinks, devised a concoction called an Armageddon, with the frozen/slush version being a Ragnarok; I believe they involved pineapple juice for some reason, but other than that I couldn't tell you what was in them. A couple of bands played, and there may have been a couple of hundred people there, most of whom I'm sure were unaware the world was about to end.
With this weekend's apocalypse imminent, I feel weird not having any particular plans. I might just end up playing Champions Online or catching up on some television with my wife, but neither of those options seem like a dramatic enough build up to some post-rapture looting.
If you think the end of the world should be loud and angry (with more than a dash of wit), you could check out Gogol Bordello opening for System Of A Down at Cricket Wireless Amphitheater.
If you see Armageddon as a time for introspection, you probably already have tickets to the Belly Up Tavern's sold-out Yeasayer show.
If you want to pay respects to some local ska-core icons with a death motif, the Voodoo Glow Skulls are going to be at the Casbah.
You could also go for some burlesque presented by the Keyhole Cabaret, assuming you are some kind of old-timey perv with a sense of aesthetics and style.
And, of course, there is Lonsdale & Brooks: Geeky Music for the End of the World. Knowing them, I can pretty much guarantee more than a couple of Cthulhu references.
I still haven't decided how I'll be seeing out the end of the world this time. How abut you, what are you doing for the world's demise?
Healthcare Musings
(Opinions expressed do not represent those of my employer or anyone but me. Sometimes not even me - I'm still trying to understand this myself.)
The problem is primarily one of reportage, exasperated by attention whoring.
The story becomes about the knuckleheads at the townhall meetings who start yelling, rather than any actual concerns they might have. Attention focuses on the guy carrying a gun rather than the message. Anything real gets lost, the story is now about methods.
The two main concerns regarding this issue have come about from misinterpretations of the bill(s): There are no death panels, and illegal aliens won't get free health care. No, I have not read the entire bill(s), nor have you (you can find it here though). Thousands of pages each, several versions, several drafts. Many lies regarding them (Page 425 begins the section that Betsy McCaughey and Sarah Palin liked to present as the Death Panels. Really it's about enforcement of the patient's own choices regarding living wills and other end-of-life issues). Congressfolks claiming to have eliminated passages that were never there.
Yelling and noise.
How will it get paid for? Don't know. People are busy debating misinformation and being disruptive when they could be clarifying misunderstandings or presenting concerns to their representatives.
From a capitalist perspective, universal healthcare would be very good for small businesses.
If an owner of a small business needs a bit of help, there are wage minimums that may make it prohibitive to hire a worker even part-time (one more person out of work, one more business weakened). Assuming that business owner can budget payroll, odds are she won't be able to pay for health insurance as well. The employee in this case clearly cannot afford it on his own.
Since the employee can't pay for healthcare and needs the income, he will work when he really should not, lowering productivity, spreading germs, costing the business more money (and long-term income with potential loss of customers). Government assisted health care would help alleviate that.
More and stronger small businesses would make for a more stable economy.
Why don't we hear an outcry like this when public funds go to support a private entertainment business (if a stadium is so great for the local businesses, shouldn't they be investing it it themselves?)? How about the communist aspects of eminent domain and its abuses (as far as I'm concerned, that's most if not all uses of it)?
But if someone is broke and needs some help with their own physical well being, it's all WHARRGARBL!!
Why health and not housing, food, and fuel?
Someone who is unhealthy can't or shouldn't necessarily work, go to school, and be able to improve their lot to the point where they can contribute to society at a greater level.
Ideally, this would mean fewer people on other government programs. Reality? No idea. Is it open to abuses? Probably.
How will it be paid for? I'd like to know.
* Easily distracted media
* Debating misinformation
* Minimum wage laws
* Being ill
* Public funds for entertainment venues
* Openly carrying a weapon
* Small businesses
* That picture of the wharrgarbl dog
Previously mostly against but find myself accepting more and more:
* Universal healthcare
This dramatic recreation
... with the implicit threat that you may be in danger from cardboard cutouts.
Ever get the idea that some "journalism" is based on a dare?
Keep an eye on those shipping cartons.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Kouros, Quorum and YSL Pour Homme Knockoffs by The Fragrance Shop
Just a few days ago, one of my readers brought to my attention and recommended The Fragrance Shop, an online seller of knockoff perfume oils. What's especially cool about this company is the fact that they also make knockoffs of discontinued fragrances. If there's a knockoff you want that isn't on their list, they'll make it for you, for a reasonable fee. It sounds like a perfume fan's dream come true.
I couldn't resist trying out some of their products, so I ordered samples of their perfume oil versions of Kouros and Quorum. As a courtesy, they threw in a sample of their version of YSL Pour Homme, with a little note card saying, "Based on your order, we thought you might like this as well." It was a nice gesture that I really appreciated. They also guessed my tastes correctly, since I love YSL Pour Homme.
I've now had a chance to wear all three of these, and here's my take on them:
Kouros being one of my favorite fragrances, I'm sure to love anything that smells like it. This is a very good knockoff of Kouros: it smells a lot like the real thing, and more importantly, it captures the overall feel of Kouros. However, there are differences between the two. First, TFS' version has no citrus top notes. Instead, you get a slamming fecal blast in the opening, with civet, musk and artemisia creating an accord that, believe it or not, smells even dirtier than real Kouros. This is awesome. Once the middle stage appears, the similarity to the real Kouros is very close. The drydowns are also similar, though TFS' version has a light sweetness in the drydown that the original Kouros does not have, and I love it.
Though it smells great, I'm not impressed with its strength. I actually find the original eau de toilette to be a little stronger than this perfume oil on my skin, in terms of projection. Though it has brutal power for the first half hour, after that TFS' version tones down significantly and projects moderately. There's certainly nothing wrong with that, but I prefer the way real Kouros projects. Longevity is about equal, with both clocking in at around 12 or 13 hours.
Would I buy a bottle of TFS' Kouros? Probably not. The reason is personal, because I own three bottles real Kouros already, and it's still easily available. Even though I love its smell, TFS' Kouros doesn't have enough going for it to make me want to stop wearing Kouros and start wearing theirs. However, if YSL ever discontinues Kouros, I will definitely be knocking on TFS' door and stocking up on their Kouros oil. I give it a thumbs up vote.
I'll keep it short - this is horrendous. It's inferior to Quorum in every way: scent, complexity, strength and quality of materials. It doesn't even smell like Quorum. There's no pine, no green notes, no oakmoss that I can smell, nothing. It smells like cigarette smoke. It has no depth, and it smells thin, flat and cheap. Longevity and sillage are also weak. Even if TFS didn't market this as a Quorum knockoff, I still wouldn't like it. This gets a big thumbs down.
YSL-Type For Men (YSL Pour Homme knockoff)
The pro: it smells good. The con: it doesn't smell like YSL Pour Homme. This smells a lot more like Chanel Pour Monsieur - powdery, green, and very classic French. Granted, I've always thought Chanel Pour Monsieur and YSL Pour Homme were cut from the same cloth, so TFS succeeded in capturing that really old school feel I love. Like both fragrances, TFS' oil is not a power monster, but projects moderately for a long time.
The only thing I don't like about this is that it doesn't smell so good when you sniff it up close against your skin. I smell a creamy sandalwood note in here that might smell great on its own, but smells completely out of place in a fragrance like this. Fortunately I can't detect it from the scent it projects off my skin while wearing it.
I like this fragrance, but I'm not sure I'd buy it. The jury is still out, so I think I need to wear this one a few more times before I decide whether it's a worthy purchase for me.
I can't say yet that I'd buy a full bottle of oil from TFS, but I'm definitely going to purchase some more samples. With knockoffs of stuff like Balenciaga Pour Homme and Fendi Uomo, The Fragrance Shop is a company I simply can't ignore.
1. Nice to hear your opinion on those selections. On your blogpage, we can always count on the good, the bad and the ugly. I wonder why some of these companies have some good knockoffs while at the same time their other selections are way off?!?! Why is there such a discrepancy with some of these? Could it be that the more complex a frag is, the harder it is to reproduce a faithful copy? Likewise, relatively simple frags are much easier to dupe? Could it be that the oil base vs. alcohol base, namely that certain notes will separate better in one or the other? Or, could it be legal repercussions? Maybe, it is a combination of all of the above. Hmmm...I wonder. On the other hand like you said, sometimes it is not sufficient to make a 'perfect' copy, but to also render a whole different 'animal;' something unique, rather than just a mere mimic. Perhaps, some appropriate feedback sent their way from us might encourage them to rectify their obvious shortcomings, e.g. Quorum-type. I think that some constructive criticism might be effective, since they are eager to please their clientele (especially in these tough economic times). I think that I even saw one fragrance (can't remember which one) labeled 'new improved' probably because someone did send feedback. Consequently, they were compelled to improve their version of that particular fragrance. For the kind of money that they are asking for a large bottle, they had better make it good.
Of course, it makes sense that in certain cases (Kouros/Moods) the original is still available and the price/longevity/projection is there. Moreover, with Quorum though sad that their dupe is a disappointment Quorum is still fortunately available at decent prices. I, too, am looking to stock-up on Kouros (the bottle with the chrome shoulders, not the all white bottle) and I expect that stockpile to last a long time.
Nice though, that TFS does have a viable back-up version just in case.
I want to check out their Antaeus, Balenciaga PH and Zino samples probably in March 2013. Some of
their single note items are interesting; might be worth a try for kicks. Although I currently
have a full bottle of Loewe Essencia, I might ask them to dupe that one in the future. I will be sure to chime in about that. We look forward to more reviews on your blogpage.
1. If only their Kouros was a little stronger, sillage-wise, I'd probably buy a bottle. Kouros is one of those fragrances that I prefer in splash bottle form rather than a spray, so a fragrance oil works great for me for Kouros. I'll definitely buy a bottle if my cache of real Kouros runs dry.
I'm sure this company has great desire to do the right thing, but man, I think their Quorum oil is beyond hope. It's that bad. And this isn't my personal bias; even though Quorum is my favorite fragrance, I've been wearing Kouros a lot longer than I have Quorum, so I'm just as familiar with Kouros as I am Quorum.
The YSL oil is good. I'm going to wear it again today to see if I like it even more.
2. That version of Kouros sounds like Hayward Enterprises version except Hayward Kouros is more powerful than the real Kouros.
1. Wow, where can I get some of that Hayward Kouros?
2. Oops, just found their website. Are their frags any good?
3. Some are great some are not, but overall I am pretty happy with them. I know I had a 1/2 oz spray cologne bottle of Hayward Kouros and I honestly think YSL Kouros would need a sprayer like Quorum or better to match the little spray of the Hayward Kouros. You should try thier Eau Savauge I get great longevity out of it, and I would kind of like to know how it compares from someone who loves the real deal as much as you do.
4. Also I still have that bottle but I have watered it down with Everclear and it's still super powered, but I think it smells more like the real YSL Kouros now. I also added a little of the Hayward Patchouli to it.
5. The Hayward version of Creed Original Vetiver is also one of the most green smelling fragrances I have smelled, and I love it so it might be worth getting for anyone who doesn't want to spend $200.
6. OK, thanks for all the info on this company. Their prices are very reasonable too, so my mission is clear - I need to try some of these. Their selection is unbelievable.
Ha! I noticed they have a knockoff of Hai Karate! Who the hell would buy that?!
7. Very interesting article. Description of Kouros perfume would make me more comfort to buy this perfume. Thanks for your article.
1. Definitely go for a sample first. At first $6 for a sample seems steep, but this is REALLY concentrated stuff, so I'd expect you'd get at least 20 wearings out of a sample. Not bad for 6 bucks.
8. The Rive Gauche is also pretty good.
Its very linear; it smells like the EDT does right on the cusp between heart/base notes. Not up to snuff for a full replacement of RGPH, but i'm really enjoying using it as a deodorant fragrance (when I use my alum block for underarms) and giving myself a shot of the real deal on the throat. | <urn:uuid:6e501771-c539-40e2-af00-88774d589f31> | http://pourmonsieurblog.blogspot.nl/2012/11/knockoffs-of-kouros-quorum-and-ysl-pour.html | en | 0.966702 | 0.049116 | mlfoundations/dclm-baseline-1.0-parquet |
German White Wines
Germany’s vineyards amount to a total of 102,000 hectars, with white varieties covering a total of 71% of wine growing land. Germany has an impressive number of grape varieties, and the most famous whites are Riesling and Müller-Thurgau, which account for some 35.4% of Germany's 102,000 hectares of vineyards. Germany is also the world’s third largest producer of Pinot Gris, after Italy and the US. Dry whites are gaining more popularity among German drinkers, and Pinot Gris acreage is rapidly expanding to keep up with this demand. Pinot Gris, known natively as Grauburgunder, currently has more than 4,800 hectares under vine. Another important member of the Pinot family which is famous in Germany is Pinot Blanc, or Weissburgunder. Plantings in Germany have doubled within the last ten years, and today there are more than 4,200 hectares dedicated to Pinot Blanc production, making Germany the second largest producer of Pinot Blanc in the world. | <urn:uuid:7171af32-555a-4a72-9bcc-4e10b0306cdf> | https://www.bringabottle.co.uk/category/compare-white-wine/german-white-wines | en | 0.966455 | 0.038038 | mlfoundations/dclm-baseline-1.0-parquet |
Aynalıkavak Pavilion
Aynalıkavak Pavilion
Aynalıkavak (Aynalıkavak Kasrı), known as “The Shipyard ”, is one of the hidden gems of architecture in the heart of Istanbul. It was named after the mirrors gifted to the Ahmed III and the popular trees that embellish the gardens where they situated in. A veiled jewel of located nearby the famous Blue Mosque in the Hasköy region on the northern bank facing the Golden Horn in Beyoğlu District.
The Pavilion of Aynalıkavak dates back to 16th century, as stated by the famous traveller Evliya Çelebi. It was built by Admiral Halil Paşa in 1613. Also known as Has Bahçe in earlier 19th century it later Aynalıkavak and presently known as the Aynalıkavak Kasrı. The Pavilion during the Tulip Era, (Lâle Devri) was a venue for hosting entertainment events which later as of today turned into being called the Museum of Instruments at its basement.
The garden of the Aynalıkavak Pavilion
The garden of the Aynalıkavak Pavilion
The magnificent Aynalıkavak Pavilion ingenious structure was originally constructed during the reign of Selim III (1789-1807), thus during the reign of Mahmut II (1808-1839) it was first reformed and then restoration and reformation was carried out during the period of Abdülmecid (1839-1861). This imperial is the place where the agreement between Russia and was signed and is known as the Aynalıkavak Agreement. It was the reign of Sultan Ahdulhamid I in 1784.
Aynalıkavak pavilion beautifully depicts the of Ottoman baroque as one of the rare illustrations of the untainted Ottoman devise not influenced by the European architecture while being topped with a magnificent dome and an elegant looking roof. The pavilions serene gardens give a relief from the crowded scenery of the . The Pavilion constructed on a slope with a nice assortment of trees overlooking its garden give a sense of release as you enter the pavilion through the porch while passing through into the ample hall.
Aynalıkavak Music Room
Aynalıkavak Room
The interior of the Aynalıkavak Pavilion is cautiously preserved and splendidly decorated giving you the ambiance of Turkish Culture with its lofty walls and elevated ceilings, a divan room, tainted glasses, silk covered couches and a Sultan Selim III’s poem engraved on one of the blue tinted walls. The Pavilion insignificant exterior has -side façade on three floors while land façade sits on two floors.
The place serves as a Palace-museum and Turkish Research Center but still a place in the where you can enjoy peaceful sight of nature away from the fuss of the .
Practical information:
Located in Aynalıkavak Caddesi in Haskoy. The pavillion can be visited between 9am – 4pm and closed on Monday and Thursday. The nicest way to go to Aynalıkavak Pavilion is by Golden Horn ferryboat, getting off at the Haskoy dock. Then, you walk up the hill to the palace almost 800 meters. Several city bus lines seve the Aynalıkavak stop right in front of the pavillion. Bus 36T takes you from Beyoglu, buses 47, 47C and 47E comes from Eminönü.
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Sunday, June 09, 2013
Meringue Cookie Sandwiches at Karina's Cake House - Glendale
What is this strange, flower-looking object? An Armenian meringue cookie sandwich, or at least that's what I'm calling it. If there are any Armenians in the audience or polyglots who might know what its proper name is, please chime in. I choose to call it this because to describe it as just a meringue, a cookie, or a sandwich would be insufficient.
It does, in fact, contain a filling of chopped hazelnuts suspended in a schmear of what I have to guess is either hazelnut paste, speculoos, or buttercream. This is "sandwiched" between two swirly meringue cookies. And when you eat it, it kind if makes you lightheaded--your brain tells your mouth you need more of this in your body. I would imagine this is what happens with drug addicts.
The first thing you think as you look at it is that it will be too sweet, as most meringues are...and it is sweet, but then somehow the thing manages to pull itself back from the brink. It is as if you could combine the best parts of sugar-derived junk foods (like cotton candy) and make it classy and enjoyable for grown ups.
The meringue itself is a thing of wonder, simultaneously sticky, chewy, crumbly, crunchy--a texture somewhere between taffy and a just toasted marshmallow, and already addictive. But as the base for that creamy, chunky, buttery, vanilla-scented filling, it fulfills its true destiny.
The first time we had it, a friend of ours served it to us when we visited her home. Upon tasting it, we asked and found out where it's from: Karina's Cake House in Glendale, which charges a buck fifty for each.
When we found ourselves near Glendale, we bought a dozen and then rationed ourselves one-a-day, because, well, we are responsible sugar addicts. But we discovered that these meringue cookie sandwiches are at their best when eaten within a day of purchase. It loses its characteristic chewiness after 24 hours.
So here is the subject of a future post: Is it possible for two people to eat a dozen of these meringue cookie sandwiches in a 24-hour-period and avoid diabetes?
Karina's Cake House
515 S Glendale Ave
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 240-6718
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At 9:27 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...
That looks damn good. I'm not into fancy desserts but these certainly have my attention now.
At 10:30 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...
Almost looks like Alfajores might have to try it if I'm ever on that side of town.
At 10:10 AM, Blogger elmomonster said...
To paraphrase the now-fired George Zimmer, "You're going to love these meringue cookie sandwiches. I guarantee it."
You're absolutely right! They *DO* look like alfajores!
At 1:41 PM, Anonymous Tati Chahoian said...
In Armenian, we call this bezzeh. it's the name of the meringue. Karina's is top notch for all armenian and middle-eastern desserts. They are probably most famous for the bezzeh and their bird milk cake. I know, sounds strange, but it is a magnificent combination of soft, fluffy cake with layers of bird milk (marshmallow-like substance and way better flavored) with a chocolate-based topping. If you ask for bird milk cake, I'm sure they'll know what you're talking about, but just in case, in Armenian it's called "ptsichi malako". You won't regret it!!
At 5:10 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...
What are these meringue filled with
At 5:26 PM, Blogger elmomonster said...
Thanks for the comment! I had no idea what they were called! Definitely have to try the "ptsichi malako" too.
They're filled with a sort of butter cream and bits of nuts. Delish!
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4. Is wine taken inside or used outside a person’s body?
5. When used properly, what is the effect of wine? Is it the outward appearance of cleanliness or the inward experience of joy?
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Selvin MartinIl y a jour
idk what samsung did with those mics but I couldn't wait for it to switch back to the samsung
2. author
Mintun VegetaIl y a jour
The pictures were good
3. author
Ripple EffectIl y a jour
what happened to 1080? why is everyone talking about 4k?
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Dalton - My WorldIl y a jour
Nice phone
5. author
Libin HentryIl y a jour
Iphone mic sucks that background wind noice🥴
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HamboIl y a jour
that 8K 24fps looks super choppy. Idk if it's the final video's processing or just that it's bad. The iPhone looked a lot smoother at 4K 24fps
7. author
Shubh SayyedIl y a jour
Xperia mark || Plzzz
8. author
Darrion SIl y a jour
Yes Note 10+ vs S20 Ultra
9. author
Nyxquick MilkIl y a jour
It’s not actually glass it’s plastic
10. author
Shubh SayyedIl y a jour
Xperia mark || Plzzz
11. author
aasas2013Il y a jour
is he shooting in Iphone with HDR ?
12. author
Vishnu DeepakIl y a jour
Me with iphone
13. author
donotswallowIl y a jour
I'm wondering if the sensor on the iPhone was dirty... the lens flare doesn't seem normal.
14. author
I'd k.Il y a jour
bro do a camera test of s20 ultra vs note 10 plus
15. author
fgtrfdsw32 dIl y a jour
For 1400 I thought the s20 would of destroyed the iphone but I guess not
16. author
reduxIl y a jour
you can clearly tell Samsung are slipping with there quality no longer a hard decision on with phone obviously iphone .
17. author
vicky dodiyaIl y a jour
Disappointed with Samsung this time. #s10plus user. Video is better in iPhone without any doubt. I hope Samsung will fix camera with software update just like s10 in startup days.
18. author
adavid9155Il y a jour
Verdict: You don't need over $1000 to have a great smartphone. You don't need the Galaxy S20 Ultra.
19. author
HamboIl y a jour
S20 line will take 10MP selfies on the widest setting. Since the standard is a crop it shoots at 6.5MP. Not amazing tbh
20. author
jordi4384Il y a jour
Enjoyed the video supersaf and thank you for providing all the sample shots and video testing on each device I currently own a Note 10 Plus but I have to say that the camera pics and video are better on the iphone. Lately samsung cameras have been slacking example look at the ultra wide shots and video stabilization are blown out on certain day pics while the iphone handles it better.
21. author
dazthemanc85Il y a jour
As much as I hate to admit it, the front cam looks way better on the iPhone
22. author
Jon TrimmerIl y a jour
Great video Saf, really love the effort you put into these. Looking forward to getting my S20 Ultra on the 10th!
23. author
Irfan SheikhIl y a jour
i think ur S20 ultra gonna mad 🙄 every where daylight shot win S20 ultra easily but 😑😑
24. author
Jesse GreenIl y a jour
You lost me when you said that audio was the same 😂
25. author
LeroyrsIl y a jour
iPhone wins for sure...
26. author
Praveen BhaskarIl y a jour
Wherever Samsung Lost, it seemed marginal. But where it scored, it won hands down... With 5G Ultra brings more to the table as compared to Pro Max... Albeit at a little higher price... That's my initial thought...
27. author
Arijit RoyIl y a jour
I like the contrasty image of s20 .. idk why :D
28. author
Mohsin HussainIl y a jour
5:43 so annoying!
29. author
Sandy MñZIl y a jour
I've rocked Samsung since the 5, I believe. I switched from the iPhone 5s And this is the 1st time I'm disappointed with the Galaxy and actually thinking of switching back to iPhone 🤦🏽♀️ ....idk, I'll wait it out and see what happens I guess. Ugh, so disappointed
30. author
Moutaz Abdel-KhalekIl y a jour
Xiaomi mi 10 pro vs. S20 ULTRA
31. author
Oluwaseyi OdusanyaIl y a jour
I think the problem with the dynamic range is because of the scene optimizer.. You should put it off
32. author
Johannes DavidsenIl y a jour
iPhone it is but I'm Android user 😂
33. author
Daniel WabugeIl y a jour
Samsung pretty bad. They've said a camera update is on the works after review handsets revealed dismal performance.
34. author
Abdul HadiIl y a jour
Iphone is better
35. author
ᗪ卂ㄚ-乃尺乇卂ҜIl y a jour
Biased review no way the I phone has better camera than the s20u
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ANDRO GAMERIl y a jour
Let's be honest guys, the iphone still has the best camera out there. I'm myself a Samsung user and admirer but damn apple really did something with this 11 pro. Maybe Samsung could make it better with updates but now iphone is the real MVP aside from that incredible zoom the s20 has. Other than that the image processing and video recording is miles better on the iphone.
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豚ポップ人間の黙示録Il y a jour
Both are equal in dynamic range, stabilization and 4k 60. The S20U kills it in the 8k video. I prefer majority of the shots on the S20U though the iphone sometimes has slightly better colors
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CBR 1000RRIl y a jour
I'm sorry but iPhone is the worst.. it's way to expensive for what you get when you can get better technology for cheaper and a nicer looking screen that's full screen or almost full it's only 60hz when you can get a better cheaper phone with 90hz to 120hz.
39. author
Sarxan IsmievIl y a jour
I think S20 Ultra will do much better job after release date. Please make a new comparison after release.
40. author
Sergio CasinoIl y a jour
I was pissed since i could not order a 512GB S20 Ultra and i refused to buy a 128GB device. After seeing this i am confident to skip the S20U and move on. What a dissapointment at that price. Even struggling to win in the camera department from a 6 month old Iphone (is a long time in tech world). Samsung has been slacking for a couple of years now.
41. author
Ant CIl y a jour
Iphone takes it
42. author
zolbaboIl y a jour
I wonder if the 6.3 back display can be used as your main phone just like the front side.
43. author
Ahmed SamhanIl y a jour
But honestly you always support iPhone only😁😁
44. author
Radin MohammadiIl y a jour
s20 ultra
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Ryan ButcherIl y a jour
downvote for "whassup guys"
46. author
bam bamIl y a jour
I am a Samsung fan but I think, the Iphone's camera is unbeatable..
47. author
falak sherIl y a jour
S20 nightmode is insane they really bumped it up this year.
48. author
Suleiman AlievIl y a jour
iPhone behind as always 🤣
49. author
Abubakarsiddik MohammedIl y a jour
What's the point of using 108mp sensor when it cannot take better shots than note 10 plus????
50. author
Tom G.Il y a jour
Update incoming or not I was expecting a lot better out of the box from Samsung #notsold
51. author
Steven WhiteIl y a jour
S20 ultra by any mean!
52. author
Amadou AamIl y a jour
Zooming, Night Mode and Edge Detection Samsung Wins otherwise iPhone Wins in all others. Overall, iPhone Wins
53. author
Tushant ThokchomIl y a jour
idk what to think of these tests on youtube the dynamic range of the s20 was much better compared to the 11pro max in another channel i watched the other day
54. author
Abdul Satthar KodaguIl y a jour
0:03:00 iphone getting incline road and Samsung s20 getting declined road. How it possible 😅
55. author
Johnny MorrisIl y a jour
Everytime you say the iPhone did better it's because there was so much detail caught by the Galaxy on your face
56. author
jamaica newsIl y a jour
All you youtubers are iPhone fans so you wont tell the truth... about Samsung.. only person I really believe is lew...
57. author
Ben JensenIl y a jour
I would so get the s20 ultra...but I've had 3 samsung phones in the past and they never last long you would be lucky to get two years out of a samsung, I might go to iphone this year since they last 6 years
58. author
Morffi ChannelIl y a jour
2:00 😮💘
59. author
gladwin miguelIl y a jour
Iphone software processing + colors and combine that with S20 ultra hardware. That would make for a perfect phone camera.!! Basically c'mon Samsung, you have the great hardware, just have to tune your software.!! Do it...!! Do it...!!
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Johnny MorrisIl y a jour
How can you say the iphone looks better on the selfi camera here 11:11 ? The galaxy looks way better. You look way better in the galaxy selfi.
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Johnny MorrisIl y a jour
The galaxy ultra looks better than the iPhone using the ultra wide camera
62. author
FZM StudioIl y a jour
S20 Ultra appears to be lacking in comparison to the iPhone 11 Pro Max in video quality.
63. author
Painkiller RobinIl y a jour
Note 10 + vs s20 ultra pleaseeee
64. author
Eldo EldonIl y a jour
Would like to see S20 vs Iphone 11...
65. author
Dimo DimovIl y a jour
Supersaf Apple fan? 🤔
66. author
David BergIl y a jour
Another superb video, Saf! Your #SuperSafStyle camera comparisons are top notch! Would love to see a comparison between the Galaxy Note10+ and S20 Ultra! That would be amazing! 😉😊
67. author
AbdulhanaankhanIl y a jour
You copy other youtubers Copy cat 😒
68. author
Robert LopesIl y a jour
That super slow autofocus on the ultra isnrea)is really a problem for me... They won't be able to enhance it via updates...
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Balaji SSIl y a jour
Is the s20u running the latest update ?
70. author
buster colinIl y a jour
Great comparison video!
71. author
gladwin miguelIl y a jour
Samsung will surely be sending out multiple software updates within the first year of this phone.
72. author
Diogo GiggsIl y a jour
17:50 Jacket: "how many zippers do you want?" Saf: "Yes"
73. author
therealmccoy2004Il y a jour
Video=iPhone Pics=Galaxy
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T16 DgtruckerIl y a jour
The mic is better on the iphone
75. author
Shardul SubediIl y a jour
Plz do note 10+ vs s20 ultra aswell
76. author
Clifton ParchmentIl y a jour
‘Sung is too gimmicky for my use. They getting desperate , thumbs down 👎🏻
77. author
JrIl y a jour
I’m a Samsung fan but seriously they fucked up this year. Bring back our beautiful designs 😭
78. author
gladwin miguelIl y a jour
Wow... Wind noise on the iPhone is really bad.
79. author
Rico ChapaneriIl y a jour
Is that the Leicester Space Station?
80. author
simon vezIl y a jour
definately helpful thanks
81. author
runkillorun 2Il y a jour
I cringe every time these dumb asses complain about finger prints. All I hear is "Oh no! Finger prints! I'm too dumb to know what to do! I don't want this phone anymore! It's dirty! It a FINGER PRINT MAGNET!" Puts it back in its case.
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Ashish JainIl y a jour
Battery life?
83. author
Bilal JaadIl y a jour
I just got mine today. Its an amazing device. Coming from galaxy s8 plus
84. author
EnageeIl y a jour
A bit late to the party... Might as well skip this, grow some and do a battery test
85. author
Brandon CabreraIl y a jour
Samsung isn’t that good, the only thing good (somewhat) is the megapixels which was smart what they did (but’s still needs work)
86. author
Andrea DanieliIl y a jour
What is 7:1 about a screen?
87. author
Ken TembeIl y a jour
Saf: Lets go ahead and run me: (Stands and starts running also) I cant disobey supersaf
88. author
Satyam ChoudharyIl y a jour
I think iphone rear and Samsung front facing is good
89. author
Sondre LisøIl y a jour
Think the Samsung S20 Ultra is best!
90. author
Don CardoIl y a jour
iphone is the king og cameras but its not perfect
91. author
Dj PyromaniaIl y a jour
I wish Samsung and Apple would work together on a camera. It would be unbeatable in the smartphone market
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HamhamIl y a jour
I know no one is gonna upvote this but the pictures you guys use for the video previews are just getting more and more stupid. It's not even original anymore, everyone does it. Try something else for a change.
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tony okoroIl y a jour
Sharpness, details, low light and zoom to the S20U. Dynamic range and colours to the iPhone. Also surprised by the drop in d range on S20U. Well I guess it's a completely new camera from Samsung. No dual pixel auto focus and weaker hdr processing from previous models. Should all improve with updates. If not for the differences in d range this would have been an easy win for the S20U. The drop in d range from Samsung allowed the iphone back in the contest but overall the S20U still takes it. Just has a lot more to offer and did so much better in lowlight which is also just as key as d range.
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M SinghIl y a jour
Saf putting leicester on the map!
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wosiu uIl y a jour
s20 easy win
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Dr OzIl y a jour
iPhone is still better than S20 ultra....quality matters not the megapixels.....Samsung always disappoints people.....
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KHUMBO CHINIKOIl y a jour
do a s20 ultra vs google pixel 4xl
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JJIl y a jour
Should've turned the scene optimization off if you wanted to make it "fair." Also, it would've made more sense to use the 108 mp camera in daylight shootings since that's the phone's biggest camera feature.. the 12mp binned camera was said to be more for night shots, I thought.
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Sheikh tayeemIl y a jour
This is the most biased iPhone comparison. From the video and images, you can clearly tell that s20 is sporting much higher pixels per screen and better image and video quality. iPhone upscale image to 4k and isn't even 4k native in the first place
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1. Greetings you all.
I'm Azel from the Netherlands and I just joined this site looking for some roleplay's.
My primary area of roleplay is fandom, mostly video game related but I'm open to any interesting original idea as well.
So lets get this search started! I was wondering if anyone was also looking to rp about these particular fandoms.
Fire Emblem: This is the series I'm most comfortable roleplaying in. I have done at least one roleplay with each Fire Emblem game and they have all been a huge success. I played every game in the series.
Kid Icarus
Super smash brothers
Anything Nintendo related is sure to get my approval.
Samurai warriors
The tales series
Bayonetta (maybe)
One piece
Percy Jackson: I have really been in the mood for a Percy Jackson roleplay ever since I picked up the books this summer but sadly I never managed to get a partner for it.
Harry Potter
Things to know about me
1. This could be me throwing in my own windows in regards to finding a partner if its popularity is anything to go by but I'm not a romance/pairing kind of guy. I don't mind including some romance but I don't think the rp has to be centered around it. Call me old fashioned but I believe any romance should emerge from the plot over time rather then have the plot emerge from a particular pairing. Lets first see if our characters have some chemistry and then we'l talk pairings.
2. I don't do one liners but I'm equally opposed to replies the size of half a fanfiction and being expected to return the same amount. I don't need to know the deepest thought's of my partners character nor multiple lines to describe how dark a room is. I think that for a roleplay to draw you in its got to have some kind of ''flow'' and each taking 40 minutes in order to write a good sized novel isn't going to bring about that flow. 3 sentences up to one or two paragraph's is fine, any more is just drawing things out.
3. I can play both male and female but my preference lies with males.
4. I'm no prude, I'm quite fine with a little smut or 18+ content, I'd say I even have a bit of a bondage fetish but the same rule applies as with romance: It all has to serve the plot rather then the other way around.
5. As long as it works in the plot about anything is negotiable as far as i am concerned.
2. I posted a Partner Request for a naruto fandom if you wod like to go read it.
3. Hey there. Why don't we discuss your Nintendo-related fandoms, hm?
4. So, I hear you want to do Mario. Could you be a bit more specific? Do you mean something like Paper Mario, Luigi's Mansion, Super Mario 64, normal side scrolling adventure, etc., or what? Because all of these would play out in a different way.
Whatever works for you is fine with me.
5. omg I would love to do Mario well more like if you could Rp as bowser
6. I'd be up for a Fire Emblem rp if you're still looking.
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^^^ I was also hoping they'd leave that alone.
Probably the same reason as all its other franchises. Squeezing water (or blood) from stones. Content or dignity be damned.
In other bad news: Charlie the smoking chimp died recently.
Old age.
Not that I necessarily promote cigarettes for chimps, but it's cool to see that humans aren't the only ones who can light up and then hide a pack of smokes. He will be missed.
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For over 55 years FES has led the Scottish market place and the company continues to hold a unique position in providing cutting edge services to the construction and support sectors of UK business.
A significant change in direction occurred in the mid 1980’s with the company moving from the residential electrical market, where it was the market leader, to the major project sector which offered greater growth opportunities. During the early 1990’s it became clear that to sustain growth and expand in a controlled manner, a wider services base would need to be established. The company evolved a comprehensive range of in-house building and facilities management services with the capability of supporting clients across the UK. By 2006, FES had a turnover in excess of £100m and had developed into a major UK building services company with significant investment and success in education and healthcare PFI/ PPP contracts.
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Still no cooperation deal for Cohen
Despite claims from Michael Cohen that he violated campaign finance laws on Trump’s behalf and that Trump knew ahead of time about the DNC hack, there is still no cooperation deal on the table. That means prosecutors either for New York or Mueller have not come to Cohen to offer him a deal. Additionally, some have noted that his attorney taking the claims to television rather than working with prosecutors behind closed doors underscores that Cohen has nothing to offer. Cohen faces years in jail even with the plea deal and could face additional charges in the future. His attorney, Lanny Davis, is a huge Bill Clinton supporter and Trump hater.
No cooperation deal yet for Cohen
“Deeply confused or dishonest” Bill Nelson was hit by the Florida Sun Sentinel newspaper after the FBI and DHS issued a joint statement that Nelson’s Russian interference claim was false. Nelson had stated that Russia had infiltrated Florida’s election system, but the claim turned out to be a lie. Scott’s charge that Nelson may be deeply confused may be a comment about Nelson’s age. At 75 years old, Nelson is actually only the 16th oldest Senator.
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Iran has a “new” fighter jet. The Kowsar fighter jet is supposedly domestically designed and built by Iran. There’s only one problem, the plane looks exactly like a US fighter jet from 1974.
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Fact-checking the CNN debate in South Carolina
The CNN debate included Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul.
Updated Friday, Jan. 20, 6:36 a.m.
The presidential debates are shrinking, but they're just as lively as ever.
With Rick Perry now out of the race, there were four candidates on stage Thursday night for the CNN debate in Charleston, S.C. We'll be posting new fact-checks later today, but here's a recap of some of the claims we've addressed before.
Ron Paul made one of his favorite points, that it was the Republicans who led the last big expansion of Medicare when they added the prescription drug benefit under President George W. Bush. "But even when we had the chance to cut back on it, when we had a Republican Congress and a Republican president, we gave them prescription drug programs." We've rated that True.
Mitt Romney always finds himself on the defensive about the Massachusetts health care plan and he once again reminded people it's very popular in the state. "First of all, the system and my state is not a government-run system. Ninety-two percent of the people had their own insurance before the system was put in place and nothing changed for them. They still had the same private insurance. And the 8 percent of the uninsured, they brought private insurance, not government insurance. And the people in the state still favor the plan 3-1."
We've checked the polls about its popularity and rated that claim True.
Rick Santorum criticized Newt Gingrich for supporting the individual mandate, the requirement that people get health insurance. "It is government, top-down, telling every business, every American what kind of health care you will have. That is the problem with Obamacare at the core of it, and the Speaker supported it repeatedly for a 10-year period." We looked into that when Michele Bachmann made the same claim and rated it Mostly True.
Romney said there is a "$500 billion cut in Medicare to pay for Obamacare," a claim we've rated Half True.
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The portfolio book for Ideation Studio showcases their many interior design and branding projects. In the pictures below you can see the layout grid created to organize the content and build structure. However there are a number of instances when it was necessary to break from the grid to better showcase the content. The completed book has a structured rhythm, yet the grid is flexible enough to allow for deviations when necessary while still maintaining a sense of consistency.
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What is The Difference Between A Screw And A Bolt?
Screws Vs Bolts
Ask any engineer the difference between a screw and a bolt, and they will likely be able to give you an answer, ask another, and they will likely tell you something completely different. The bottom line is that there is no universal distinction between what constitutes a screw and a bolt. No distinction is perfect; new fasteners have been independently designed and manufactured according to contradicting definitions for almost 400 years, which has led to numerous exceptions to almost every existing rule.
Generally, Accu defines a bolt as a fastener which is turned from outside the head, and a screw as a fastener with a central drive. However, what constitutes a screw or a bolt can vary dependent on time period, geographical location, and even just manufacturer preference; the invention of criteria-defying hybrids further complicates the identification process, creating a muddled sense of distinction.
Being able to identify the difference between screws and bolts is particularly important when importing or exporting goods, where the distinction may affect taxation.
Why do we need to know the difference?
Being able to distinguish bolts from screws is important for several reasons. Product design, manufacture, and maintenance all require the ability to identify specific components without ambiguity. Knowing the difference between the two is particularly important in cooperation between engineers and purchasing departments, where the former relies on the latter to follow instructions to the letter. In more recent times, knowing the exact terminology for a component has also become crucial in finding the correct components online.
How many distinctions between Screws and Bolts are there?
The following distinctions are roughly in order of popularity and significance. The US legal definition is paramount, particularly for those living in the US, but is not without its drawbacks.
Screws and bolts are distinguished by different users in the following ways:
Legal Definition
In the United States, distinction between screws and bolts is particularly important, as bolts and screws are considered distinct commodities by the United States Customs and Border Protection, and are subject to different rates of taxation. For taxation purposes, the distinction between a screw and a bolt in the US is as follows:
'A bolt is an externally threaded fastener designed for insertion through the holes in assembled parts, and is normally intended to be tightened or released by torquing a nut.'
This definition relates to the bolt’s application, and is borrowed directly from The Machinery’s Handbook, an authority on mechanical engineering processes for over 100 years. The problem with this definition is that it depends more on the application than the attributes of the component itself - under the right circumstances, either component could be considered a bolt or a screw. In these situations, a secondary differentiation is given, and the tolerances of the fastener are used to determine its type.
Under the secondary criteria, screws are described as having a 'fine tolerance', whereas bolts have a 'coarse tolerance'. This definition is far from perfect, as in this context, the terms 'fine' and 'coarse' refer to the quality of the screw, but 'coarse' and 'fine' threads already have specific definitions in mechanical engineering. While useful from a legal standpoint, it is clear that this distinction was created for the benefit of customs regulation, rather than to be used by engineers. This definition is also only relevant within the US. Ultimately, the US legal definition of screws and bolts is a flawed, yet necessary distinction, but several more helpful alternatives do exist.If distinguished by drive type, is a thumb screw a screw, or a bolt?
Drive Type
One general distinction between a screw and a bolt is that bolts are driven from the outside of the head, whereas screws are operated by a central drive. This is primarily due to the fact that greater torque can be exerted on the outside edges of a larger head diameter, as a wider head provides a greater distance from the axis of rotation.
One problem with this definition is that it is sometimes difficult to define components which incorporate features of both type, such as slotted hexagon bolts, which have both a drive, and an externally driven head - in these situations, technical distinction and identification of the dominant characteristic becomes somewhat arbitrary.
Use of Nuts
Another key difference is that bolts are generally used in conjunction with unthreaded holes and secured using nuts, but screws are fastened directly into a threaded hole. This is somewhat of a simplified version of the US legal definition, and has all of the same pitfalls - there is nothing to stop a screw from being used alongside a nut, or a bolt being used with a threaded hole to miraculously change its definition.
Historical Terminology
It is clear to see the parallels between a cylindrical lock bolt and the unthreaded section of a hexagon bolt fastener.
Some argue that a screw is any threaded object which is installed by turning - by this definition, all bolts are screws, but not all screws are bolts. This description can be supported by contraptions such as screw presses for olive oil and wine, or the Archimedes screw, both of which existed long before screws were used as fasteners. In this context, a ‘screw’ refers not to the head type or application of a fastener, but to the presence of a rotating helical shaft. If this definition is used, then all threaded fasteners fall under the archetypal definition of screws, with a bolt simply being a subtype of screw.
With that being said, this definition still leaves some vagueness as to what specifically makes a bolt different to a screw.
Interestingly, the term ‘bolt’ has also existed long before the invention of fasteners. For instance, the bolt of a lock, a crossbow bolt, or in a more modern example, the bolt of a rifle, all of which refer to objects which are not threaded at all. Some of the earliest screws were referred to as ‘screw bolts’, which may be slightly confusing, but does shed some light on the origins of the term. Historically, a ‘screw bolt’ would have referred to a smooth shaft, contemporarily known as a ‘bolt’, with the addition of a helical ‘screw’.
Thread Length
In the examples above, a bolt has historically referred to a smooth, sliding shaft, so it is not unreasonable to see how some users define a bolt as being partially threaded.
Thread length is a relatively rare, but not unheard of distinction between bolts and screws - some users argue that a fastener which is fully threaded is classed as a screw, whereas any fastener with an unthreaded shank is a bolt. Examples of this are commonly found with countersunk screws, of which the partially threaded versions are referred to as bolts by some users. Another example would be partially and fully threaded hexagon bolts, with the latter being occasionally known as a set screw.
This distinction between screws and bolts is not particularly popular, and is easily contradicted, but is still encountered on occasion.
Flat tip vs Tapered Tip
Imperial standard ASME B18.2.1-2010, which defines the dimensions of many imperial hexagon bolts, specifically claims that ‘bolts need not be pointed. Products designated as screws, with the exception of lag screws, are required to have a chamfered point’. As imperial screws are slowly phased out of modern engineering projects, this definition is becoming less and less prevalent. This standard doesn’t necessarily define what makes a screw a screw, but it does define that anything with a completely flat tip is either a bolt, or out-of-spec.
The problem with using this distinction is that it must be identified just how much of a taper qualifies as a taper. Almost all modern fasteners have a slight taper caused by deburring, which is also essential for ensuring smooth location. Products such as machine screws, which have a flat tip by design, are commonly chamfered to the same degree as an equivalent bolt.
Although very much an oversimplified view, bolts are often manufactured in larger sizes than screws, as a larger size lends itself well to their bulkier, more heavy-duty construction. For this reason, some users would simply know a small fastener as a screw, and a larger fastener as a bolt. Despite this use, size does not generally factor into the distinction between bolts and screws, and is more a byproduct of their design.
As previously mentioned, there is no concrete distinction between screws and bolts, and so many varying distinctions cause numerous contradictions. Sometimes, a screw or bolt may encompass shared qualities between a screw and a bolt, which can cause issues in definition. For instance, a self tapping bolt, which is turned from outside the head, like a bolt, but drives directly into a substrate like a screw, or a slotted thumb screw, which has both an internal and external drive.
The problem lies in the fact that the uses of these fasteners can, and often do, overlap. There is nothing to say that a screw cannot be used alongside a bolt, or that a bolt cannot be used in a blind hole. Reasons for deviation can range from accidental inclusion to deliberate innovative design.
The best way to avoid confusion is to avoid guesswork, and refer to product specifications. Many components are manufactured according to strict manufacturing standards, which clearly define specific component dimensions such as head type, thread type, and thread length.
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Beginning of the activities in Tiran, an island that given back to Saudi Arabia by Egypt & protests over giving these islands
A New beginning in the relation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia
Since the current regime of Saudi Arabia, has opted for a way of making more friends and enhance relation with its already existing friends, so that also consists of its approach of having strong ties with its old friend that is none other than Egypt. And as the regime of Saudi Arabia, got succeeded in improving ties with Egypt, so that led to the cooperation in many fields such as aim to fight against terrorism, improve economic ties, but the point that got its distinctive popularity, when it comes to the recent cooperation between both these two countries was the declaration of two islands as the Saudi Arabia’s property by Egypt, that were being administered by the Egypt for the longest period of time. Although the current regime of Egypt had to face some sort of resistance, but that did not make the regime of Egypt rethink the decision of giving those Islands to Saudi Arabia.
Resistance over this decision of the Egypt’s regime
As the Egypt’s regime has come up with the decision of giving these islands to Saudi Arabia, so that brought the angry protesters in Egypt to the streets and roads and on April 15 angry protesters over this decision of the Egypt’s regime to give these islands to Saudi Arabia came on the streets of Cairo. The decision of giving back these islands to Saudi Arabia, has come up during the five-day visit to Egypt by the leader of Saudi Arabia and you must remember that it was his first visit after taking office.
Let’s find out more about the agreement between these two countries
If you go through the agreement between both these two countries, so you will come to know that Egypt have now officially recognized the Red Sea islands such as Tiran and Sanafir at the southern entrance to the Gulf Aqaba as the properties of Saudi Arabia. And if you go through the history regarding these islands, so you will come across the fact that in 1950 during the reign of King Farouk, the administration of these islands were properly transferred to Egypt and those who knew the facts regarding it, revealed more that transferring the administration of these islands, was actually requested by Saudi King Abdul-Aziz Al Saud as Saudi Arabia at that time did not have a proper naval force which was the immense need of protecting these Islands. If you explore the history, so you will come across more details that the reason behind asking the Egyptians to protect or govern these Islands by the leader of Saudi Arabia, was actually because Saudi Arabia at that time had a fear of witnessing Israel capturing these islands following the 1948 war in Palestine and that war is remembered as the biggest defeat of the Arab armies by Israel. If this is the history of both these islands, so protesting against this decision of the current regime of Egypt, is not justifiable, and in the recent times the foreign minister of Saudi Arabia also came up with some evidences to be the actual owners of these islands.
Let’s find out what is currently happening in Tiran
Well, if you are person who is more into finding new places and fond of visiting some exciting islands all across the world, so Tiran is the right place for you as currently this island has succeeded to attract people from all across the world towards itself following its transfer to Saudi Arabia and since that development took place between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, so that paved a way for tourists from both the Arab region and the rest of the world to visit that island, which is the one of the beautiful places of the world to visit by tourists. Before the development of taking control of this island by the current regime of Saudi Arabia many sites of Tiran were not properly known to the rest of the world, but that is not the situation anymore as after that development those sites of Tiran have been properly captured on camera and revealed them for the rest of the world, which has attracted tourists from all over the world and that has made Tiran as one of the hottest destinations for tourists.
What to know more about Tiran?
If you are about to visit this place, so before heading towards it and enjoy that great place, you must know that this island has some international peace-keeping troops, who visit the island through helicopter each day, so if you come across that sort of activity there so that should not get you worried and the ship which got sunk in 1981 and the coral reefs compel you to look at them enthusiastically. Those who have been there have come up with a conclusion that you cannot help taking photos of the beautiful sites of this island. In order to protect the coral reefs, there is the Egyptian law for it and the reason not to remove that specific ship which got sunk back in 1981 is because that may damage the coral reefs, which happen to be the most famous and prominent thing of this great island, which is rapidly getting popularity among the tourists from all across the world. Since the Saudi Arabia’s regime has gained its control properly so that accelerated the tourist activities in that place and lots of tourists which have different nationalities gather for the exciting trip to this Saudi island at 8 am each day in the Marina area of Sharm Al-Sheikh, which is 500km away from Cairo.
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Strep Throat Or Covid Difference
Group a strep lives in the nose and throat and can be spread by respiratory droplets (coughing and sneezing). While a sore red throat with white patches is the most common sign of strep throat, other symptoms can.
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If you’ve got a sore throat with a fever, but no runny nose or cough, you might have strep throat.
Strep throat or covid difference. Swollen lymph nodes in the front of the neck; Sore throat, chills, and a fever (as well as, shortness of breathe and a cough). Allergies can cause cough and sore throat, but usually also cause runny nose and watery, itchy eyes.
Strep can also cause skin infection. Kids can get sick with the bacteria if they breathe in those droplets, touch something that is contaminated then touch their mouth or nose, or drink from the same glass as a sick person. It’s possible for those affected by strep throat to experience symptoms that impact the gi system.
This is why it's so important to keep children on an antibiotic for the entire prescribed length of time, even if they're feeling better. Strep will not typically include other cold and flu like symptoms, like a runny nose or cough. The test quickly shows if group a strep is causing the illness.
The symptoms of the two illnesses also differ, with strep throat not commonly causing continuous bouts of coughing in the same way covid does. Strep throat usually presents with fever and sore throat but, if cough and congestion are present, it is very unlikely. Strep throat can be specifically tested for and is easily treated with antibiotics.
Strep throat is a highly contagious bacterial infection that can cause pain and inflammation in the throat. Symptoms of strep throat are very similar to those of mono and can include: Sore throat (that often starts suddenly) red and swollen tonsils;
This is known as impetigo. Needless to say, it is acutely difficult for people to differentiate strep throat, the flu, or even seasonal allergies from the coronavirus symptoms. A rapid strep test involves swabbing the throat and running a test on the swab.
According to the nhs, a loss of taste and smell may also be caused by a common cold. A doctor cannot tell if someone has strep throat just by looking at his or her throat. Signs of strep throat may include:
However, because the illness mimics a sore. Untreated strep throat can lead to damage to the heart valves, kidneys, and other parts of the body. No other group of bacteria or virus causes it.
No other group of bacteria or virus causes it. This could also affect the tonsils. This week upmc children’s community pediatrics in.
The symptoms of strep throat? But the way to tell if a sore throat is caused by covid or a common cold may come down to the other symptoms that accompany it. It also is not known to trigger a loss or change in.
If you have a single lump on one side of your neck, you should get evaluated. This distinction is important because although antibiotics can be used to treat bacterial infections, they have no effect on viruses. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can cause severe throat pain and scratchiness.
Strep throat is caused specifically by the group a streptococcus bacteria. Sore throat, chills, and a fever. One key difference is that tonsillitis involves inflammation of the tonsils, while strep throat involves a specific bacterium infecting the throat.
Strep infections can also occur in the lungs, skin, or ears. (strep is bilateral swelling) if your cold symptoms turn out to be due to an actual cold, you need some fluids and rest and you should be back up in a couple days. The sudden onset of fever and other symptoms is one way to tell the difference between strep throat — which usually causes fever — and a.
It’s caused by group a streptococcus bacteria. Strep throat, a bacterial infection in the throat and tonsils, causes a sore or scratchy throat, as well as white patches on your tonsils.
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The Ganges River is a 1569 mile river that starts in the Himalayan Gangotri Glacier, some 12,769 feet above sea level, transverses the alpine forests, runs through India’s northern plain, continues through the countries’ largest cities, onto the mud flats of Bangladesh, through the world’s largest river delta, into the Bay of Bengal.
The Ganges river basin contains the largest population of any of the world’s river basins, with some 400 million people living near its shores.
Hindus consider the river highly sacred, named after the god Ganga, Hindus bath in it, drink it, spread their dead’s ashes on it…
The Ganges is highly polluted, some 400 or more times than is safe for exposure to the human body, some scientists suggest.
There are 140 fish and 90 amphibian species dependent upon the river. Endangered Fresh Water Dolphins live there, so do the critically endangered Ganges Shark.
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Achilles Tendon
Achilles Tendon Problems and Common Treatment Options
The Achilles Tendon is the band of tissue that attaches the calf muscle to the back of the heel bone. It is located behind the ankle and is visible as a tight, cord like structure. This tendon is extremely important for walking and performing athletic activities, as it is responsible for your ability to push off with your feet and stand on your toes. Therefore, any problem or pain in the Achilles Tendon needs to be addressed with proper treatment quickly and appropriately.
Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendon pain (commonly referred to as Achilles heel pain) is usually caused by Achilles tendonitis. This means inflammation or swelling of the Achilles tendon, and is usually the result of a strain or overuse. Many times, the calf muscles and/or the Achilles tendon become too tight, which causes a strain of the tendon. This causes pain behind the ankle, in the tendon itself and in the heel bone where the tendon attaches. For most cases, patients can find relief by stretching the calf and Achilles tendon, which is an important part of the treatment for pain in the achilles tendon and heel. Your foot and ankle specialist might also need to immobilize your ankle in a cast or boot, dispense a night splint, prescribe anti-inflammatory medicines, recommend orthotic insoles, or physical therapy.
Achilles Tendinopathy
When Achilles tendonitis lasts for a long time, it can lead to degeneration of the Achilles tendon, or Achilles tendinopathy. This occurs in the same area of the tendon, behind the ankle in the “Watershed Region” of the Achilles, where there is not much blood flow to the tendon. In this area, micro-tears can occur, which do not heal well as you age and can lead to degeneration or weakening of the tendon. This causes more heel pain and swelling and usually can be seen and felt as great thickening of the Achilles behind the ankle and at the back of the heel. Diagnosis is based on a MRI to determine the extent of inflammation, tearing or degeneration present in the tendon. Achilles tendonitis treatment, aimed to address pain and degeneration of the Achilles tendon, is long term immobilization followed by the same treatments mentioned above. Stem cells, PRP or Amniotic Fluid Injections can accelerate healing of this condition substantially and reduce the likelihood of recurrence. Surgery may be necessary as a last resort for treatment to remove the degenerated tissue, repair the Achilles tendon and address pain.
Haglunds Deformity or Heel Spur
In some cases, a bony prominence develops on the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon attaches called a Haglunds Deformity or Heel Spur.
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This can cause even more pain and often requires surgical treatment to remove the sharp bone, repair and reattach the tendon. Lengthening of the Achilles tendon and/or the calf muscle may also be indicated in severe cases in order to prevent the heel pain from coming back.
Ruptured (Broken) Achilles Tendon
An Achilles tendon rupture, sometimes referred to as a torn or broken Achilles tendon is the worst form of injury to this area of your foot. If your tendon has ruptured, it is broken or torn into two pieces, usually in the area of a weakened or degenerated tendon, as mentioned above. This usually occurs during sports or vigorous activity, but a ruptured or broken achilles tendon can also occur from stepping the wrong way if your structure is weak. Treatment of a partially torn or broken Achilles tendon may consist of casting and non-weight bearing, but complete ruptures may require surgery to repair the tendon in order to regain full function of the foot and address the pain.
Pain in the Achilles tendon and heel should not be ignored. Contact the podiatrists at Certified Food & Ankle Specialists for an evaluation and the appropriate treatment plan if you notice any pain in your heel. If caught early on, most conditions are treatable without surgery.
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FBI and Universities
Ok so I don’t have much to add this other than stupid government. Basically the FBI has decided that to “fight terrorism and student extremists” they are promoting a set of guidlines(PDF) to pinpoint potential foreign spies or terrorists. Not a bad idea, however bad plan, because they basically say that students can be interested in anything but their own work, can’t travel overseas, can’t work late hours, maintain contacts with foreign nationals, and more. The problem with these guidelines is that every student breaks them, number one, also, when has information ever been contained to just the group of researchers? Research and information is like that it won’t stop simply because someone wishes it to, scientific journals, research papers, internet chat rooms, and more all provide avenues that researchers publish their information to. The information is published so the researchers can gain funding for more projects, if their projects are kept locked down they will not recieve funding to either contuine their current project or fund new projects.
Also how many students are honestly so wrapped up in their own work that when a friend comes and talks about a cool new idea, they will blow them off and say that it is outside their “job description” to discuss this? Personally I am interested in a range of subjects and follow the information in these subjects closely, from physics, chemistry, biology, computers (my actual field), history, mathematics, and many more. Simply being a well rounded person mean that I am spy or that I actually enjoy learning and educating myself? The remainder of these guidelines are equally vague and meaningless in a university and the academic world. Researchers will contact those that have the latest information whether they live in China, the U.K., Germany, South Africa, or Montana. The late hours is crazy, has anybody ever seen someone who wasn’t enthusiastic about their work not work late and odd hours?
This is a bad idea, the potential here for trying to have people untrained in security and intelligence field out spies will only cause problems and false alarms, especially with the ridiculous guidelines provided.
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Why I Don’t Bargain with the Embera: Hidden Gems of Panama
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If you go just an hour outside Panama City, you’ll get a chance to meet a very special group of people: the indigenous Embera tribe. The tribe is committed to maintaining their traditional way of life and they have lived this way for centuries. When you visit the tribe, you are not entering a tourist attraction. These are locals living their day-to-day lives, and you can join them for a meal or participate in some of their tribal customs.
The cool thing is that you can also bring home a piece of that culture. The Embera tribe sells a variety of crafts all made with natural pigment and dyes. The prices are determined by the length of time it takes to make an item. This is the one place you don’t want to bargain because all the money earned goes back into community.
Watch as Peter pick out a souvenir to take home from his final Hidden Gems of Panama adventure.
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Thursday, July 14, 2016
New Orleans Public Belt Railroad - Destination Unknown
Right around the turn of the 20th century, at the height of the Gilded Age, when the rise of railroads were creating monopolies and wealth the likes of which this country had never seen...New Orleans found itself in a dilemma.
The City’s greatest asset, The Port of New Orleans, was completely dependent upon rail service to carry goods back and forth across the country.
The ownership of rail services in the city limits had fractured to the point where freight merchants were being charged multiple times to get their goods to and from the Port. The railroad lines in the City were gouging the merchants and city officials recognized this could endanger the business viability of the Port.
In an effort to address the problem, The City of New Orleans Municipal Affairs Committee conceived the idea of a city-owned belt railroad system to bypass the fractious local lines, thereby ensuring price regulation and preventing gouging by multiple “gatekeepers”.
On August 7, 1900, City of New Orleans Ordinance 2683 was enacted under Mayor Paul Capdevielle, creating the “New Orleans Public Belt Railroad” to be publicly funded and built by 1915. The organizational structure stated that NOPB would be governed by a Board of Commissioners comprising sixteen “tax paying citizens”.
Established in 1900, the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad currently maintains
25 miles of main track and 97 miles of yard track
Construction began in 1905 and by 1908 the NOPB was up and running with one locomotive. By 1921 the Louisiana legislature set forth a master plan for the NOPB that was eventually enacted into law by 1976.
In 1916, the state legislature also passed a constitutional amendment that granted the City, through the Public Belt, the right to build a bridge providing rail passage across the Mississippi River. After many starts and stops due to lack of funding during the Great Depression, the Huey P. Long bridge was fully funded in 1932 by an agreement between the City/NOPB, the State of Louisiana and a private investor, the Southern Pacific Railroad. The first train crossed the bridge in 1935.
The NOPB ran smoothly over the past century...with multiple expansions that coincided with the general growth of industry in the Port.
Going off the rails
In 2010, FOX 8 investigative reporter Lee Zurik uncovered rampant self-dealing within the NOPB Governance centering around then General Manager, Jim Bridger.
Bridger was using the NOPB and its assets, luxury rail cars, as his own personal slush fund to wine and dine his friends, even taking expensive vacations on the NOPB dime. Bridger eventually pleaded guilty to violating state ethics laws and was forced to pay out close to $20,000 in fines and restitution.
It was a serious black eye for the Public Belt which had just spent a lot of money in 2007, under Bridger’s tenure, renovating their Tchoupitoulas Street Headquarters while the rest of the City was still picking up the pieces from the Federal Flood of 2005.
More than one corrupt head rolled in New Orleans government in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and while Bridger’s wasn’t the most high profile Post-K scandal, it left a stain on the NOPB as a public institution.
Immediately after the scandal unfolded, recently elected Mayor Mitch Landrieu was quick to condemn Bridger and eventually called for the resignation of all fifteen commissioners.
That happened in short order and within a month Landrieu had reinvented the Commission with only nine Commissioners instead of the required sixteen as mandated in CNO Ordinance 2683 from 1900. The Mayor then had a bill pushed through the 2011 state legislative session, retroactively ratifying his decision to decrease the commissioners from sixteen to nine.
In the very first meeting after his overhaul of the Commission, with his new handpicked commissioners in place, Landrieu began suggesting the Public Belt’s corporate governance was “outdated” and that the entity should be sold, leased or at the very least managed by a private entity.
Alluding to the Bridger scandal, the Mayor told the Times-Picayune, “We need to convince the people of New Orleans that this asset is being used for their benefit.”
The Public Belt's Mission
Truth be told, the majority of New Orleanians have no idea what the Public Belt does, much less whether or not it serves the public interest. While it is a publicly owned entity, it was not designed to “serve the public”.
It was designed to serve The Port of New Orleans, solely.
It was not created to be a profit-driven market-responsive enity. To the contrary, it was designed to be a publicly-owned market regulator that ensures the future success of the City’s main cash cow, the Port.
In that capacity, the Public Belt has become a market "bubble" that private companies who rely on it have built their businesses around, assuming it would stay static.
Landrieu puts the wheels in motion
Last Fall, at the behest of the Mayor, the NOPB Commission issued an RFP (Request for Proposal) to conduct an assessment of the entity along with a valuation for possible sale.
National accounting firm, KPMG, which has a New Orleans office, won the bid and is expected to complete its official survey by late August/early September. While the official report is still a work in progress, this is a Powerpoint Presentation detailing a financial analysis of the NOPB delivered to the Commission this year by KPMG:
KPMG PPT Presentation 2016
The initial estimate places the valuation of the NOPB somewhere between $61 million to $196 million.
Committee hits the brakes
Last month, June 23rd, the NOPB Commission held a public meeting to discuss the ongoing KPMG assessment and potential sale, or lease, of the entity. Numerous stakeholders who rely on the Public Belt showed up at the meeting and voiced their opposition to the potential sale or lease, hence privatization, of the entity.
One of those voicing their concern was David Kearney, President of The Kearney Companies, a warehouse and logistics operation company on the Public Belt line and the second largest customer of the NOPB in respect to volume and revenue. Kearney is worried about the effect the mere speculation of a potential sale is having on future business development along the Public Belt, by his company and others.
Jack Jensen, President of the largest customer of the NOPB, TCI Companies, a plastics packaging provider, not only voiced his opposition to the potential sale but called for a halt to the KPMG assessment.
David Schulingkamp, President Pro Tempore of the NOPB Board of Commissioners, asked Jensen exactly how the ongoing assessment and speculation of sale was disrupting TCI and other stakeholder's businesses.
The main concern seems to be the market disruption that privatizing, or even partially privatizing, the NOPB would create. As Jensen noted, it could give rise to a possible monopoly in the services industry surrounding the Port. A future private owner of the NOPB could build their own warehouses along the line and undercut existing businesses like Kearney’s and Jensen’s, giving it an unfair advantage in the market.
A Buyer?
One potential buyer who has made his interest known is New Orleans businessman Thomas Coleman, former CEO of International Matex Tank Terminals, a liquid storage facility established by his father, James Coleman, Sr. in 1939. The company was sold by Thomas two years ago for $1 billion dollars in cash. Coleman also happens to be the father-in-law of John Georges, who owns The Advocate.
Ryan Berni, The Mayor's representative on the NOPB, suggested another possible buyer: The Port of New Orleans itself. However, at the NOPB June meeting the rumor was put to rest by
Michael W. Kearney, Vice-President of the the Board of Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans and former President of the aforementioned Kearny Companies.
More self dealing?
Shortly after the Commission heard public comment - which was overwhelmingly, in fact totally, opposed to the sale or lease of the NOPB - the commissioners had an intense discussion on whether or not they should move forward with the KPMG study.
In that conversation, David Schulingkamp, President Pro Tempore of the Commission, noted that KPMG had a vested interest in the sale of the NOPB and stood to potentially make up to $6 million if the Commission decided to sell. He stated that he had asked KPMG to waive the possibility of receiving the $6 million if the NOPB sale occurred but a KPMG company representative declined that request.
Commissioner Ruthie Frierson also replied to Bonura stating "To me, it is a conflict."
Not for sale
Taking into account the concern among the private stakeholders in the room, Commissioner Kyle Wedberg then made a motion to go ahead and move forward with the KPMG evaluation but demanded the finished product within sixty days of the meeting date (June 23, 2016) in order to allay the uncertainty the stakeholders are facing with future business decisions they claim are dependent upon the status quo of the dealings ranging in the 100's of millions of dollars.
More importantly, Wedberg moved to completely strike the motion for sale from the evaluation.
Ryan Berni then stated that the City would move forward with the full evaluation, including the option for sale, in spite of any decision the Commission made to have it removed. I asked him about this after the meeting and he said the Mayor had “an obligation to the public” to assess the property’s value and consider a sale, irrespective of the Commission’s decision to exclude that option.
To date the NOPB has spent $267,000 on the KPMG study. To move forward with the assessment another $50,000 is required. Ryan Berni told the Commission that the City is prepared to foot that bill independently of the NOPB Commission if necessary.
The motion to eliminate the option for sale from the assessment was subsequently approved by a vote of the Commission.
....maybe it is for sale?
Mayor Landrieu seems intent on moving forward with the valuation for sale of the NOPB in spite of the Commission's decision.
On Thursday, July 7th, I attended a City Budget Meeting for District C at the Alice Harte Charter School on the West Bank. I asked the Mayor about his original impetus to sell the Public Belt and, now that the Commission had voted to strike the option to sell, would he honor the Commission's decision. This was his response.
I’m going to stop here. It’s interesting the Mayor threw out Warren Buffet’s name. I’m not sure if he’s suggesting Buffett is interested in purchasing the NOPB or if he was simply using him as an example of a private railroad investor.
Much more to come, including what a NOPB sale might look like and if it's even feasible...stay tuned.
Correction: In the original post I said Commissioner Ruthie Frierson noted that KPMG stood to potentially make up to $6 million on the sale of the Public Belt. It was actually David Schulingkamp who pointed that out after a question was posed to the Commission by Chris Bonura, Director of Business Development for the Port of New Orleans. Frierson was the first person to respond to Bonura's question and stated it appeared to be a conflict, Schulingkamp then brought up that KPMG stood to make $6 million from the potential sale. I have corrected this in the post and I here is the actual conversation (note: the audio is very low and difficult to hear which is why I did not include it in the original story).
Committee discussion on KPMG from Jason Berry on Vimeo.
Jake Adams said...
"The Truth shall set you free"
This is phrase that we have all heard many time. The phrase originated at a point in history when the Jews were under the rule of the Roman Government. Even though Rome gave the Jewish people an exceptional amount of autonomy, they were keenly aware of the Roman presence around them in the form of soldiers, governors, and empirically appointed kings. The message of intimidation was clearly understood by the people.
It is disturbing to say the least when we listen to the audio of Mayor Mitch Landrieu speak at the City Budget Meeting. Particularly at the 3:50 mark. Classic example of INTIMIDATION, and further points out the Mayors disrespect for democracy or the democratic process when he tells a self-governing democratic board "they think they can do whatever they want to do".
Sadly, this is about as unamerican as it gets. It tells the commissioners and citizen of the United States, "you have no voice" Hopefully, the commissioners have the will have speak out against the Intimidation to resign or change their vote to satisfy Mitch Landrieus hidden agenda to dismantle the NOPB for his own personal and political agenda.
Thank you for this article. Hopefully, this is only beginning of a tidal wave of truth that will cause the "wrong" to do what is right for the City, State, and Coutry and allow the NOPB continue to do what it was created to do over 100 years ago.
Jake Adams
Tan, Rested & Ready!
Anonymous said...
Wow, Mitch actually trotted out his old speech about balancing the budget during his first term? This is his code for, "Get out of my way, this is going to happen whether you like it or not. Whether it's good for the citizens of New Orleans, or not. So, bend over, everyone!"
Anonymous said...
If the truth will set you free, why tell this big whopper:
"Rome gave the Jewish people an exceptional amount of autonomy"
In fact, nowhere did Rome give ANY local autonomy in any of the lands they conquered. I defy you to cite a serious history that says otherwise. Why does this matter? Because the myth of autonomy is a precursor to the bigger lie - that the Jews killed Christ. Now THAT's a lie that has led to persecution and death.
Anonymous said...
Welcome back! Another great piece. Thank you for all that you do for the community and to keep politicians honest. It's a hard job.
Beth James said...
Nopb should remain a public entity.
Anonymous said...
This shows once again how our appointed mayor's have failed the city of New Orleans, in his two terms he could not fix the problems with new orleans basically what they city owes the firer fighter's in back pay. Everytime a mayor gets out of office there is nothing but news on corruption that they were involved in, so why should we believe this mayor is any better, he is not interested in the well being of the citizens of new orleans rather how to cover his tail before he leaves office. Seems the city always has money to host a festival in the city. Does anyone realize how long the Public Belt has been in operation, the reason why it was created or how the railroad system works in general, most of us was not even born yet when the public belt was created, how many other company's in the city do we have that old still in operation. Why do we keep the old french quarter why not make it all new, we dont because its a part of new orleans just as the public belt railroad is and this one man wants to destroy it for a quick payoff that all of us know with this city will disappear and we will still be in the same state of affairs. The city keeps old falling down buildings because they are historic, do they make the city money? do they make the city look like trash? If the mayor is concerned for the citizens of new orleans what about what could happen to all the men and women that work of the railroad and all the vendors that they deal with, not to mention the customers who are also citizens of new orleans who employ citizens of new orleans and pays their portion of taxs to the city there is a lot more to this then anyone knows the mayor is not telling the whole story only whats makes him look good in the public eye. We all know any money the city would get we would here about in investigations on how it was spent or who's pocket it went into.
Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
Seems like he's the only one who thinks this is a good idea. The customers who have invested so much in the city and who pay taxes to the city are asking him not to sell. The money they invest and the taxes they pay are ways the city benefits from the railroad. They are willing to invest millions more if the railroad remains the same, which will create more jobs as well. It's a slap in the face to these people because it's like they don't even have a voice in the matter. And why have a Board if they don't even have a voice? The citizens need to know the whole story and not just what the mayor wants them to hear.
Dambala - Jason Brad Berry said...
I'm trying to get the whole story. Stay tuned.
Anonymous said...
If we havent learned that the term Public Private Partnership is just a ruse to give control of city assets and monies to a select few to control monies...and not be held accountable by the citizens,,,we only need to remember the MAYFIELDING if the NOPL system! (NORD-NOLA4LIFE-AUDUBON COMMISSION and all the others that have been set up under the Landrieu Administration..............and WEEP!
Anonymous said...
If you listen to the mayor's interview it surely sounds to me of a person with an attitude and sounding angry as well, trying to make nothing but excuses for why the city is like it is. He also says that the storms did not cause our problems, well we all know what has, the incompetent mayor's of this city. You have to wonder, if the city is out of money why do they still have and allow for all the take home vehicles. The money the city must be paying out for gas, insurance, the cost of and up keep for each vehicle and now he says they gonna hire a new manager to over see the vehicles so now that's more money for the city to put out, seems very easy solution stop the take home vehicles. Lets look at the park built by charters/esp ave by the water front yes its a good thing to have but once again if the city has no money why do it now and how can the mayor pay for the up keep each month, the park generates no income for the city. What about when it was time for the tolls on the Mississippi River Bridge to end all we heard from the mayor's office is this will be bad the lights will go out the bridge will fall into disrepair well lets see the lights are all on the bridge is getting repainted what a big lie to all the citizens of new orleans, but in fact what we did learn is how the money was all being misspent what a surprise. The mayor says he's looking out for the citizens of new orleans well where i live my neighborhood's main road for 10 years has been untouched by the city the grass was so bad it covered half the road which made it one lane, pot holes everywheres, way to go Mitch is this how he really cares about the citizens of new orleans what a lier bet his neighborhood is perfect though. The mayor reminds me of an addict, let me sell everything I can to get money no matter what or who it hurts just as long as he will be ok. I think its about time for the citizens of New Orleans to look and see what benefits/accomplishments has Mitch Landreu done for the city of New Orleans = 0. What has this mayor done that we all can say yes he did a great job saved that fixed this, no we cant. Its always easy to point fingers and makes excuses for being incompetent, but this guy will have others paying the price for it. How can he justify trying to hurt all the people involved with the Public Belt Railroad and I am talking about from Customers, their employee's, the men and women of the public belt just to make himself look good right before he gets out of office. Does anyone remember or know about way back Walt Disney wanted to build his park here but what stopped it from happening, the politian’s of louisiana. I think Mitch Landreu needs to be put in the spot light on this matter and asked very pointed questions lets just see how much he realizes about this, lets have the citizens ask why are you trying to destroy this company. How is it you have been in office this long and there's no improvement in the city.
Anonymous said...
Thanks for the good article. While you are delving into the NOPB, you should expose the waste and fraud within this organization, which has already cost the taxpayers millions of dollars. As in the Bridger era, this has been made possible by an impotent, clueless and self-serving group of commissioners failing to oversee an ethically challenged management.Very disturbing that this is happening again. Lessons not learned. Seek and you shall find.
Anonymous said...
In reguards to the comment about the problems at the new orleans public belt railroad costing the tax payers millions this would be coming from a person that has no idea what they are talking about. Just to set the record straight the public belt railroad DOES NOT recieve any money from the city of new orleans for anything at all and on the same note the public belt railroad does not pay the city for anything they survive on their own money that is generated thru the customers they serve in new orleans. Please know what you are talking about before you speak!
Clay said...
Considering some of the history of this site, I'm just going to leave this here:
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The Isles Between 8 and 9
by Chris Wayan, 2006
Pegasia's homepage - Map - Geography & climate - Evolution - Critters - Gazetteer - Sketches - More worlds? Planetocopia!
First-time orientation--strongly advised! Pegasia is weird.
Orbital photo of the Isles Between Continent 8 and Continent 9 on Pegasia, a world-building experiment.
This modest archipelago does not contain, as the map might suggest, 89 islands; the name on the map is just shorthand suggesting their location, and placeholder for a native name that depends on who discovers the islands! The chain may be an important bridge between continents--hemispheres, in fact. It's over 900 km from Continent 8, and another 640 south to Continent 9; but it's still about the best bridge between them. It may be the way intelligent fliers spread from the main continents of the Inner Hemisphere, to the north, via Continent 9 to the Outer Hemisphere (right half of world map).
It's almost as plausible that people will spread the other way, from Continent 9 to the north. Hard to say at this point. Unlike our Old World and the New, these Pegasian hemispheres aren't all that unequal in size or resources...
The only people known to have any presence in the archipelago so far are the maritime subspecies of frolcons from the Toecrook Islands to the northwest. There are no settlements with young yet; just explorers and fishers. There may never be many villages, or any; depends on what or who they find in these jungles, doesn't it? You tell me! Map of the 89 Islands between Continent 8 and Continent 9 on Pegasia, a world-building experiment.
The islands aren't as small as they look. The largest is about 400 km long (250 mi). Their climate is warm and wet (they're only a few degrees south of the equator). Even the smallest islets are covered with luxuriant rainforest. Equally rich coral reefs surround the islands and extend hundreds of km southeast and west.
These aren't flat coral atolls, however; they're the exposed tops of the ridges flanking a mid-oceanic rift, where new crust is spreading. Land in the making! On Earth, few rift zones emerge onto land, and hot mineral springs and vulcanism happens miles down; but Pegasia's shallower seas often have island chains down the middle, the spreading process takes place under the sun. Map of 89 Islands between Continent 8 and Continent 9 on Pegasia, a world-building experiment.
Thus, many of the islands are quite rugged; nearly all have mineral springs, many have hot springs, and some have volcanoes, though hot mud and pillow lava are more common than violent eruptions. Because soils are new and replenish by ash, they're mineral-rich despite the high rainfall.
The islands, especially the rifts and vents, are home to some very strange species (send pictures! send descriptions!) adapted to hot water, mud, and brine that most would find toxic. Though adapted to may be misleading. Life on Earth may have evolved in undersea vents rich in energy sources (thus our propensity for trouble: our cells themselves long to be in hot water!) It's even more likely that Pegasian life began in these sunnier, surface vents. The vent dwellers are the originals; everything else has adapted to unnaturally cold, poor environments like coral reefs and rainforests! Poor things.
Map of Pegasia, an Earthlike moon. Click a feature to go there.
TOUR PEGASIA! Survival tips first, then click on a region (just numbered for now): Continent 1 - 165 Is. - Continent 2 - Continent 3 - Rift-Junction and Curl 9 Is. - 1-4 Is. - Continent 4 - Continent 5 - Curl 5 Is. - Continent 6 - Continent 7 - Continent 8 - 89 Is. - Continent 9
The gazetteer will have a full index of native placenames, with descriptions--once the contests's over and we have natives to name them.
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Status: Draft
Type: Standards Track
Erlang-Version: R12B-4
Created: 27-Aug-2008
EEP 22: Range checking for binaries
A module may request that bit fields be range checked.
A new directive is added.
where Wanted is 'false' or 'true'.
Recall that a segment of a bit string (or binary) has the form
Value [':' Size] ['/' Type_Specifier_List]
where Type_Specifier_List includes such things as 'integer', 'signed', and 'unsigned'. Currently the documentation states that
"Signedness ... Only matters for matching and when the type
is integer. The default is unsigned."
Combining the Size with the Unit gives a Size_In_Bits. The on-line Erlang manual does not state in section 6.16 that in constructing a bit string the bottom Size_In_Bits bits of an integer are used with the rest quietly ignored, but it is so.
The directive -bit_range_check(false) makes explicit the programmer's intention that this C-like truncation should happen.
The directive -bit_range_check(true) says that it is a checked run-time error in
or constructions otherwise equivalent to it if Value does not lie in the range 0 <= Value < 2**Size, and it is a checked run-time error in
or constructions otherwise equivalent to it if Value does not lie in the range -(2**(Size-1)) <= Value < 2**(Size-1).
The error that is raised is like the error that would be raised for (1//0):Size/Type_Specifier_List except for using 'badrange' instead of 'badarith'.
The behaviour of integer bit syntax segments in the absence of a -bit_range_check directive is implementation defined and subject to change.
The BEAM system is extended with a new instruction or instructions similar to the existing instruction or instructions for integer segments but checking the range. The compiler is extended to generate them for <<...>> expressions in the range of a -bit_range_check(true) directive.
A -bit_range_check directive may not appear after a bit syntax pattern or expression or after another -bit_range_check directive.
It keeps on coming as an unpleasant surprise to Erlang programmers that this truncation happens. Quiet destruction of information is otherwise alien to Erlang: integer arithmetic is unbounded, not wrapped as in some (but not all) C systems; element/2 doesn't take indices modulo tuple size but raises an exception if the index is out of range, and so on.
In any case where the truncation is wanted, an Erlang programmer can already write
(Value rem 256):unsigned-integer
and the Erlang compiler could notice this and optimise the 'rem' operation away, so the truncation is not only unusual in Erlang, it is also unexpected in this particular case.
It is not only unexpected, it removes a chance to find mistakes, so it would seem to be undesirable.
Edwin Fine asked "How difficult could it be to add optional run- time checking to detect this condition without a serious risk of adverse effects on the correctness of Erlang run-time execution?"
Björn Gustavsson replied "it would be better to add optional support in the compiler to turn on checks (either for an entire module, or for individual segments of a binary). If someone writes an EEP, we will consider implementing it."
This is that EEP.
The Erlang/OTP team regard the old behaviour as a feature, and wish to retain it. In particular, they wish modules that were written expecting the old behaviour to continue to work (for now) without modification.
One alternative would be to add new syntax, such as having a new 'checked' specifier, so that
would require a value in the range 0..255. But many Erlang programmers will want to use this as the normal case, and will not like the safe version being so much more effort to write than the unsafe version.
It appears that "truncation wanted/not wanted" is not a matter of this expression or that, but of this programmer or that, and we can expect that each module will be written by someone expecting only one behaviour or expecting only the other.
Adding a
directive to a module is more work than doing nothing at all, but programmers who want this behaviour should be able to set up their editing environment to have this line in their template for creating new Erlang modules.
There are several questions:
Bit strings: Assume X = <<5:3/unsigned-integer-unit:1>>. Currently, <<X:2/bits>> quietly truncates X. This drops bits from the right of X, giving <<2:2>>. If this worked the same as integers, you would expect <<1:2>>. This is certainly very odd. Since we get truncation on the left and padding on the left for integers, we naturally expect padding on the right for bit strings to go with truncation on the right. But <<X:4/bits>> isn't <<10:4>>, it's a runtime exception. All very odd indeed. It would certainly be desirable to have an easy way for the programmer to indicate whether they wanted truncation on the left or the right and padding on the left or the right. Perhaps a new built in function
set_bit_size(Bit_String, Desired_Width,
Truncation, Padding, Fill)
Bit_String : a bit string
Desired_Width : a non-negative integer, the width wanted
Truncation: 'left' | 'right' | 'error';
if bit_size(Bit_String) > Desired_Width
truncate on the left/truncate on the right/
report an error
Padding: 'left' | 'right' | 'error';
if bit_size(Bit_String) < Desired_Width
pad on the left/pad on the right/report an error
Fill: 0 | 1 | 'copy';
pad with 0/pad with 1/pad with a copy of the
last bit at the end where padding is done.
However, that idea is only partly baked, and is not part of the current proposal. As things currently stand, using the bit syntax and relying on implicit truncation is the simplest way to extract the leading bits of a bit string.
As long as the name of the directive is intention-revealing, it doesn't matter very much what it is. I proposed bit_range_check because it is all about checking, ranges in bit syntax, but since in this draft it does NOT apply to bit string segments, perhaps bit_integer_range_check would be better.
The arguments false and true seem clear enough. Alternatives would be something like
That would be fine too.
Classical Pascal compilers let you do things like
{$I-} (* disable index checks *)
(* code with no index checks *)
{$I+} (* re-enable index checks *)
Allowing multiple -bit_range_check directives in a module could let you use code written for the old approach inside a module that otherwise uses the new approach. I don't believe that we want to encourage that sort of thing: it is MUCH easier when reading a module if all of it follows the same rule.
It is also easier for an Erlang compiler that expects to be able to process function definitions in any order. The compiler can check for one of these directives anywhere in a module before it handles any bit syntax forms anywhere. However, it is easier for people reading a module if, when they first see a <<...>> construction, they have already seen any directive that might affect what it means.
The restrictions on the number and placement of these directives can always be relaxed later if necessary.
Backwards Compatibility
All existing Erlang code remains acceptable with unchanged semantics.
Reference Implementation
None, because I still can't find my way around the compiler.
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More Problems with Decadal Climate-Model Prediction Skills
Guemas, V., Doblas-Reyes, F.J., Lienert, F., Soufflet, Y. and Du, H. 2012. Identifying the causes of the poor decadal climate prediction skill over the North Pacific. Journal of Geophysical Research 117: 10.1029/2012JD018004.
In an intriguing paper published in the Journal of Geophysical Research, Guemas et al. (2012) write that "the North Pacific region has a strong influence on North American and Asian climate." They also say that it is "the area with the worst performance in several state-of-the-art decadal climate predictions." And they add that the failure of essentially all climate models "to represent two major warm sea surface temperature events occurring around 1963 and 1968 largely contributes to this poor skill," noting that "understanding the causes of these major warm events is thus of primary concern to improve prediction of North Pacific, North American and Asian climate."
In attempting to forge ahead in this direction, the five researchers investigated "the reasons for this particularly low skill," identifying and describing the two major warm events that they say have been "consistently missed by every climate forecast system."
Based on their study of eleven observational data sets, the five researchers suggest that the 1963 warm event "stemmed from the propagation of a warm anomaly along the Kuroshio-Oyashio extension," while the 1968 warm event "originated from the upward transfer of a warm water mass centered at 200 meters depth." And on this basis they conclude that "biases in ocean mixing processes present in many climate prediction models seem to explain the inability to predict these two major events," which themselves need to be predicted in order to adequately project decadal climate changes in the North Pacific region.
Most interestingly, and in spite of the stated fact that "reducing systematic biases in ocean stratification and improving the representation of ocean mixing processes has been a long-standing effort," Guemas et al. write that their findings suggest that allocating still more resources to "improving simulation of ocean mixing has the potential to significantly improve decadal climate prediction."
But does it logically follow that earmarking more money for simply doing more of the same will ever get us where we want to go? Or is this a classic case of ever learning, but never attaining to a knowledge of the truth? ... kind of like going nowhere fast?? .... but going there in style??? And if it is, do we really want to throw good money after what has so far appeared to be bad?
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January 6th insurrectionist Richard Barnett released after self-identifying as Bill Cosby
Possible artist rendering of Barnett Transition to Cosby
The Woke Justice System was worked yet again! Moments after TV Star and sexual predator William Henry Cosby Jr was released from jail, a new precedent was set in the United States Legal system.
Richard Barnett, probably the most famous person who followed ANTIFA/FBI operatives into the opened US Capitol, was likely facing never ending legal persecution as a political prisoner. A federal grand jury indicted the Gravette Arkansas native on eight charges. He would not have been charged had be been a part of the Communist race riots only a few months before.
Not one United States member of Congress from #Arkansas has commented on the political prisoner issue regarding Barnett. Conservative political prisoners have been indefinitely detained, re-educated, and in some cases tortured. Most media outlets refuse to talk about the political prisoner issue in the USA.
Inspired by the movie Tropic Thunder and the recent social justice ability to self identify as anyone, Barnett had to change legal strategy by changing his identity to that of the black comedian known as Bill Cosby. He first underwent transracial surgery and then began doing TV commercials with Jello. Barnett had a judicial activist legally change his name and a Unitarian pastor remarry him to his current wife and a possible second wife depending on how fast she can be smuggled across the Mexican border.
Upon learning that Bill Cosby 2.0 was not only in prison, but also a lifelong Democrat, the Justice Department arranged for Richard Barnett to be released immediately.
“In the past, it took longer to botch a case against a communist or other threat to US society,” said Jay Edgarhoover, “but thanks to modern technology, and a much bigger swamp, we can let folks go same day!”
Barnett has already been casted for a family sitcom and Oprah Winfrey is working on an actress internship program for the Cosby 2.0 person as she did for Harvey Weinstein years ago.
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Bus Simulator 18 gets a free mission pack
Bus Simulator 18 is a very niche sort of game, but it does what it does quite well—not perfectly, but good enough to make Andy Kelly sweat about blowing past a turnoff with a full load of tightly-wound commuters. And now it's a little bigger and a little better thanks to the release of the first free mission pack on Steam
The update adds three all-new missions to the game, "presented by Max Klein," although it doesn't say (and I don't know) who he is. There are also new "sub-tasks" related to boosting tourism in the city of Seaside Valley, including new points of interest to explore (or at least drive people to), three new decals, a full bus skin, and new fleet colors to choose from.
Also in the package are several changes aimed at improving performance, including disabling third-person camera lag (which should fix stuttering issues) and dialing back shadows cast by license plates on parked cars, which was apparently really an issue. AI for NPC cars pulling onto the highway has been improved, dark areas have been lit up, and a construction site in the city has been slightly moved so that cars won't keep smashing into it. (They were actually clipping through it, but I think the idea of cars constantly plowing into piles of dirt and bricks that are a little too close to the road is a lot funnier.)
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Citizen Participation and Open Government application.
This is the open-source repository for decidim_portugal, based on Decidim.
Deploying the app
An opinionated guide to deploy this app to Heroku can be found at
Setting up the application
You will need to do some steps before having the app working properly once you've deployed it:
1. Open a Rails console in the server: bundle exec rails console
2. Create a System Admin user:
user = <email>, password: <password>, password_confirmation: <password>)!
1. Visit <your app url>/system and login with your system admin credentials
2. Create a new organization. Check the locales you want to use for that organization, and select a default locale.
3. Set the correct default host for the organization, otherwise the app will not work properly. Note that you need to include any subdomain you might be using.
4. Fill the rest of the form and submit it.
You're good to go!
How to deploy
1. Use the "Deploy to Heroku" button
2. Choose a name for the app, and organization and a tier
3. Fill in the required env vars.
4. Create the app
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Molkki 11th-Oct-2021 Written Update:
Episode begins with Anjali asks Prakashi that why the latter pushed her. Prakashi tells her that she didn’t had any other choice to stay in this palace. She asks her to imagine that what would have happened if they left the palace then. Anjali imagines of begging. Prakashi tells her that she saved the latter too and now she need to teach lesson to Purvi and Sakshi. Purvi learns that Manas and Juhi left the school and wonders that who would have picked them. She calls them but no response from other side and searches them. She decides to not tell Sakshi that Kids are missing.
Meanwhile, Arjun gives icecream to Manas and Juhi. Purvi sees them and wonders that what Kids doing with Arjun. She scolds Kids for leaving the school and hugs them and cries. Juhi tells her that Arjun brought them here. Purvi asks Kids to enjoy the icecream. She asks Arjun that how can he bring her Kids here without her permission. He tells her that he didn’t kidnap them. She tells him that he should have informed her. He tells her that Kids saved his life so he brought them for icecream treat that’s it. He asks her to see that how they are enjoying now. Kids asks Arjun to buy one more icecream. Purvi smiles seeing them.
Police inspector informs Virendra that they are taking him to court to sign on few papers. Virendra nods at him and they leaves for court. Other side, Kids asks Purvi to join them. Arjun gives panipuri to Kids. Purvi refuses to eat so Arjun feeds her. Virendra sees Purvi with Arjun and wonders that what’s happening.
Arjun drops Purvi and Kids in the palace. Purvi thanks Arjun and enters the palace. Sakshi notices Kids excitement and asks Purvi that what happened to them. Purvi shook her head. Kids brings Arjun inside the palace. Juhi tells her that Arjun will stay with them from now on. Sakshi and Purvi stares Arjun.
Purvi tells maid to take Arjun to guest room. Arjun leaves from there. Kids also leaves from there. Sakshi asks Purvi that how can they let Arjun stay with them. Purvi tells her that Arjun behaves differently with Kids that’s why Kids brought him to the palace. She says to her that they need to tolerate him until Virendra gets out of the jail. Prakashi overhears their conversation. Later, Purvi gives fees to Arjun but he refuses. He tells her that he will inform his demand to her in the future.
After some time, Purvi meets Virendra to give food to him. He yells at her and taunts her for spending time with Arjun. She tells him that he never believed her and he won’t believe her in the future too so she will leave. He stops her and tells her that he is afraid to lose her that’s why he behaved like that. He tells her that he don’t want to lose her. She asks him to calm down and tells him that she also don’t want to lose him that’s why she hired Arjun.
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What to do when you overdraft
A young women checks for overdraft on her phone.
Here’s what happens when you spend more than you have in your checking account — plus tips to avoid doing it.
It can happen to anyone: You may eventually find yourself with a negative balance in your bank account from overspending.
When a transaction clears, and you don’t have the balance to cover the total charge, you overdraw your account. This leaves you with a negative balance and is known as an overdraft.
What happens to your account when you overdraft?
Overdrafts occur when you spend more money than you have in your checking account and the bank pays your transaction. The bank, at its discretion, may authorize and pay overdrafts for checks, automatic bill payments (such as recurring debit card and ACH payments) and other transactions made using your checking account number.
Wells Fargo will not authorize and pay overdrafts for your ATM and everyday (one time) debit card transactions if you don’t have enough money, unless you ask us to by adding Debit Card Overdraft Service to your account. If you add the optional Debit Card Overdraft Service to your checking account, the bank may approve (at our discretion) these transactions if you don’t have enough money in your checking account or accounts linked for Overdraft Protection at the time of the transaction.
If you do overdraft, we will charge you a fee of $35 each time we pay an overdraft item to your account1, with a limit of three fees per day.
How to avoid overdrafting your account
There are precautions you can take to prevent overdrafts and avoid fees. The easiest approach? Keep a budget, track your spending, and don’t spend more than you have available.
But still, sometimes overdrafts happen, even when you closely monitor your money. For example, you could accidentally set up an automatic payment and schedule it before a check you deposited clears into your account. Here are some tips to help avoid overdrafting.
1. Know your bill due dates. If possible, try to time bill payments to be after paydays, or when you’ll expect to see money in your account. You can also adjust your bill due dates: Many lenders will let you change what day of the month your payment is due. For example, if you know you get paid consistently on the 15th of the month but your car payment is due on the 14th, give your lender a call and ask for the due date to be pushed to the 16th of each month.
2. Know when you’re getting paid. If you get paid every Friday, it’s pretty easy to track. But if you have an inconsistent paycheck, or your paycheck will be delayed due to a holiday, you may go a couple of weeks without pay (and your balance may get a little low).
3. Set up direct deposit. Have your payroll or benefit checks automatically deposited into your account — it is safe, easy, and you will have immediate access to your money.
You’ll also get the benefit of the Overdraft RewindSM feature. With the Overdraft Rewind feature, when a covering ACH direct deposit is received by 9:00 a.m. we will automatically reevaluate transactions from the previous business day that resulted in an overdraft or returned item (non-sufficient funds/NSF) and reverse overdraft or returned item decisions and waive associated fees.2
4. Get in the habit of checking your bank account regularly. With our online banking and mobile banking app, it’s easier than ever to keep tabs on what is in your account.
5. Set up notifications. As a backup to regularly checking your account, sign up to receive timely alerts — either emails or text messages6 — when your account dips below a certain amount that you specify. If you opt for text alerts, messaging rates from your carrier may apply.
6. If you can, leave a small cash cushion in your account. This way, even if you set up automatic bill payments before your next paycheck, you won’t run the risk of an overdraft.
7. Have a protection plan. Set up Overdraft Protection, which allows you to link your eligible Wells Fargo savings account3 to your checking account. Then the bank will use available funds from the linked account to authorize your transactions if you don’t have enough money in your checking account. You’ll incur a single daily fee of $12.50 when a transfer is made4 regardless of the number of transactions that the transfer covers, which is less than an overdraft fee of $35 per overdrafted transaction.
How overdraft services work for a debit card purchase
What would happen if you made a $150 purchase with your debit card when you only had $100 in your Wells Fargo checking account?
The table below shows the outcome of the transaction depending on whether you have linked your savings account for Overdraft Protection or added Debit Card Overdraft Service to your account.
When there is not enough money in my checking account to cover transactions… …I prefer to have the transactions declined. …I prefer to use the money in other accounts to allow the transactions. …I prefer that the bank may approve the transactions and overdraw my account.
No overdraft services Linked savings account for Overdraft Protection Enrolled in Debit Card Overdraft Service
Transaction is: Declined at the time of purchase Approved Approved or Declined at the bank’s discretion
If a covering transfer or deposit5 is made by the posted cut-off time on the same business day no transfers are made and no fees are assessed
Funds transfers None $62.50 is transferred from the linked savings account ($50 to cover the transaction, plus the transfer fee) None
Fees None $12.50 Overdraft protection fee charged to the checking account $35 Overdraft fee charged to the checking account (if the transaction is approved and paid into overdraft)
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Don't Drink The Water: This Ain't No TARP
The following post is by a hedge fund manager friend of DB who shall remain nameless. He runs the emerging markets desk at his firm.
Damn it felt good to be a Nigerian banker - until recently. Now, one of the largest banks is complaining of being the victim of "gang rape" (we'll get to that in a bit) and it along with several others have ended up wards of the government. At the end of last week, Nigerian authorities finished their stress test of the first batch of ten top banks. The results must not have been pretty: the Central Bank promptly intervened in the running of five of these banks, firing the existing top management and replacing them with Central Bank appointees and simultaneously injecting a total of $2.5B of new Tier II capital.
The Nigerian banking system may sound like the punch line to a joke involving the rate of interest on yams or the subject heading of an email addressed confidentially to the reader on the basis of his reputation as a trustworthy and discreet individual, but in point of fact it was for a time both an emerging markets reform "success story" and, for its size, a not insignificant beneficiary of the boom in capital flows to the emerging markets. In 2004, then-Central Bank Governor Chukwumo "Charles" Soludo pushed the government to institute a new banking law. It required the then-fragmented and undercapitalized sector to meet new increased minimum capital requirements by 2005, sparking a wave of consolidation and recapitalization. From an unruly mob of small, flimsy institutions, many with capital bases less than $10M, emerged a surviving group of around 25 larger, cleaned-up banks.
It didn't take long for Western bankers to discover these new potential borrowers. American and European banks bought bank-guaranteed corporate commercial paper from the top three or four banks to hold for their own account and on-sell to clients. Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) and First Bank were able to place Eurobonds in early 2007. And, in point of fact, these top banks had undergone a major upgrade in management and systems, and had built banking businesses capable of absorbing wholesale funds from abroad and deploying them more or less sensibly. The problem, however, is that once a new "frontier" is opened in the emerging markets, investment banks make pharmaceutical companies look practically demure when it comes to pursuing "me-too" transactions. Once the initial transactions absorbed all the inevitable jokes about 519 scams and made it so that the phrase "Nigerian bank deal" passed the laugh test, practically every Nigerian bank had London bankers offering to do deals for them. Two of the intervened banks, Union Bank and Intercontinental Bank were the guarantors on most of the corporate commercial paper that Citigroup offered to its clients; Oceanic Bank came very close to getting a 5-year subordinated debt deal done in 2008 with the help of Merrill Lynch (note Ken Lewis: you can't say Merrill stepped in every pile of elephant dung).
It wasn't just the London bankers who found themselves caught up in a game of "anything-you-can-do-I-can-do-bigger." The Nigerians themselves appeared to subscribe to similar motivation. For at the same time that the banks were taking down expensive new debt from abroad, their loan-to-deposit ratios were among the lowest in the emerging markets, generally hovering around 50%. Loans-to-assets in 2007 for several of the banks, including some of the ones recently intervened, had barely broken above 30%. A refractory, irksome, difficult investor might have wondered, then, what these banks were doing borrowing from aboard at 9%, 10%, or even 12% rates (or even issuing senior convertibles) if they weren't able to originate loans. Borrowing at 12% to buy Nigeria T-bills yielding 9% or 10% is not a sustainable business. But the London bankers could find takers who wouldn't ask such impertinent questions.
In the end, several of the banks did find an answer to that question; it was just the wrong answer. While the best of the bunch, such as GTB, First Bank, UBA and Zenith Bank had a stable of reasonably high-quality corporate borrowers, good credit risks in Nigeria proved scarcer than risk-loving dollars flowing into Nigeria. The me-too banks found a product that would allow them to deploy large amounts of capital quickly: margin lending. The Nigeria stock exchange rallied sharply through the first quarter of 2008. One small detail: 70% of the NSE index consisted of bank shares. So by necessity, margin lending ended up collateralized largely with... bank shares. If you couldn't think of something Nigeria and Iceland have in common, well, now you can. When capital flows began to reverse in mid-2008, some of the banks started to find themselves a little squeezed, foreign money exited the Nigerian stock market, and Nigeria went from the Big Bang to the Great Crunch. Bank stocks were particularly hammered. Soludo was loath to see his reform triumph end in tears, and the authorities resorted to unorthodox measures such as briefly (luckily US Congress dared not think this big) promulgating a rule making it illegal to trade shares at a price lower than the previous day's close. Of course, these measures dried up trading volumes and rendered the collateral of margin loans totally illiquid.
What money they didn't push out via this channel went to loans to a concentrated group of high-profile Nigerian tycoons. Some of these have, in light of the drop in oil prices and downturn in the Nigerian economy, proven disinclined to pay back their lenders. Since the middle of 2008, the Nigerian banking system has played out like a George Romero movie. The healthy banks fear to deal with the others lest they turn out to be zombies. The interbank market ceased to function and the CBN by necessity became the guarantor of all interbank activity. In June, Mr. Soludo was shown the door. His replacement began the stress tests and on Friday we saw the reckoning. The five intervened banks represent about a third of the banking system. Their non-performing loans amounted to more than 40% of their aggregate loan portfolios. Margin lending accounted for over 20% of their total assets. The rest of their lending, according to the local press, is highly concentrated (and overlaps quite a bit with some of the banks that are still standing) - rumor has it that the top 5 local borrowers (all large local conglomerates) and their directors owe the banks nearly $10bio. This amounts to a significant fraction of the capital of the entire system.
Here's where we come to the gang rape. The managements of the intervened banks apparently feel ill-used. When they lent all that money so generously provided by London bankers and their clients, they expected to be paid back. The borrowers were, after all, big names. Surely, they say, we cannot be blamed for recklessness, for we lent mostly to the most prominent and powerful men in Nigeria, or at least entities associated with them! Intercontinental Bank decided to take its case to the people. It had its lawyers take out a two page advertisement in the Guardian, consisting of an open letter to the President, "His Excellency, President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, GCFR" (these Nigerians are nothing if not punctiliously correct in their address; if only they had been so in their lending!) remonstrating against the utter injustice of their being forced by the CBN to take provisions against their bad loans and in turn being intervened. In that queer farrago of solecisms, fustian, and punctilio that makes up formal Nigerian English, Intercontinental Bank via its lawyers complains:
The situation with our client is not that there is a preponderance of bad loans in its books. Rather, our client has a plethora of personalities, otherwise called the cabal, who have deliberately refused to make returns in respect of facilities from which they have benefited.
To proceed to sue these institutions as ordinary legal dictates would suggest, is to get bogged down with the legal technicalities and slow pace of the adversarial practice of our judicial system, which these cabal would engage to wear us down. We are thus forced to run after loan defaulters and rabid debtors who are daily being serenaded in the media, as affluent Nigerians.
A clarion call in therefore being requested of you, Mr. President, Sir, to dismantle this cabal that is hiding under the auspices of the Federal Government's fiscal and economic policies whilst gang raping our client, as with such other well meaning banks, that oil the economy of this great country. This gang-rape is obviously because we lack a credit registry or bureau in Nigeria where information and data on the credit history of persons and companies can be accessed to determine their standing in relation with other banks.
Gang rape is a funny analogy to use, when you think about it. For in the north of the country, the legal system's answer to gang-rape is to execute the victim. Say, come to think of it, not so bad an analogy after all.
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Chancellor Inspects Semester-I Exam Progress
Saturday, 21 January 2017
Prof Abdullah Tahish, the Chancellor and Head of Supreme Examination Committee, has conducted a visit to the examination halls at FECS, FAFS, and Humanities College. The tour took place on Saturday, Jan 21, 2017 to closely inspect the progress of the 2016/2017first-semester final exams.
The Chancellor made sure that all exam procedures are rightly arranged and run. he praised the well-organized control over the exam process that testified to the committees’ considerable efforts.
He, moreover, surveyed how appropriate the exam questions are to the average examinees and how thorough they are of the syllabus noting to the University’s will to support the students and facilitate all difficulties towards enhancing their learning acquisition.
From a different perspective, the students felt happy with the Chancellor’s exam-inspecting visit, interest in their feedback, raising their morale by urging more commitment, and determination to solve arising problems.
The rector was escorted by: Mr. Ali El-Thayfani (Secretary-General & Deputy of Supreme Examination Committee), Dr. Mohammed El-Kuhali (FAFS Dean & Head of Examination Committee B), Dr. Mansour El-Zabadi (FECS Dean), and heads of departments.
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When you are done with your evidence, witnesses, and exhibits, the defense will call their witnesses. While the defense questions witnesses and puts on evidence or other exhibits, you will have the opportunity to question them. This process goes back and forth until everyone’s done, and then you have an opportunity to call a couple more witnesses if you want to refute any statements the defense made.
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Auto accident trials in Omaha can last a year or more. The length of a case is primarily affected by how long it takes to get everything ready for trial, how long it takes to get depositions scheduled, the court schedule, and other related factors.
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February 7th, 2012
The Government’s Attack on Consciences
Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and President Barack Obama at the White House in 2010. (CNS photo/Reuters)
I voted for President Obama in the 2008 election. Leading up to that election and after it, I’ve fought an uphill battle trying to explain how I could be Catholic and vote for a president that so obviously has pro-choice goals. In my argument, I kept coming back to the USCCB’s statement, “As Catholics we are not single-issue voters. A candidate’s position on a single issue is not sufficient to guarantee a voter’s support.” There are 7 principles of Catholic Social Teaching. When I weighed how many of the principles McCain stood for and how many Obama stood for, my tally was overwhelmingly in favor of Obama. Just to name a few, Obama is in favor of the DREAM Act and more comprehensive immigration reform. Obama wanted to reform healthcare (an issue I have written about at length). Obama’s economic policies were intended to directly help those at the bottom as opposed to using the trickle-down effect. And on and on. Even though Obama is pro-choice, I couldn’t ignore all those other extremely important issues that I agreed with. And even when it came to FOCAor other pro-choice issues, I guess I just didn’t believe that he would rock the boat too much.
Then a couple weeks ago, I read an article in The Wall Street Journal: “Obama Offends the Catholic Left.” I’ll ignore for a second how I hate the terms liberal Catholic and conservative Catholic. The amount of discord and division between Republican Catholics and Democrat Catholics is disgusting, and the disdain that both groups have for one other is just plain depressing since we’re all on the same team. As Catholics we do not fall perfectly in line with either party. But that’s for another post.
The new Department of Health and Human Services ruling has people reeling over how the President could make a move that would obviously anger lots of people, including the Catholic Church. The rule “will require most health insurance plans to cover preventive services for women including recommended contraceptive services without charging a co-pay, co-insurance, or a deductible.” All employers that hire people of different faiths will be required to buy, as part of healthcare coverage for their employees, contraceptive and sterilization services. This means parishes that buy healthcare for their employees wouldn’t have to provide contraceptive services in their insurance plans because most of these employees are all the same faith. However, other Catholic employers like Catholic schools, charities, or hospitals, because they hire people of all religious backgrounds, will be forced to provide these services in their healthcare plans even though it violates one of the church’s basic moral teachings.
I, for one, am not just offended by the recent HHS ruling, but incensed about it. This whole time I’ve constantly had to defend why I support Obama and then he turns around and does this? And it’s not just Catholics that are angry but also non-Catholics who see this ruling as a defiance of conscience protections and an infringement on our Constitutional freedom of religion.
Plenty of people have written about why this ruling is bad and why they disagree (like here and here and here and here and here). That’s not really what I want to talk about. What has upgraded my anger to the level of fuming is how some Catholics have been writing about the decision and the Church.
1. “I am Catholic and I don’t agree with the Church on contraception but I do believe in the principle of conscience protections and I believe in the freedom of religion.”
I get it. Not everyone agrees with everything the Church teaches. But don’t treat the Church like your old Aunt Tilly who you smile at when she is talking to you, but roll your eyes at when you think she’s not looking. The Church is an institution that has wisely guided its flock for thousands of years. It doesn’t just make up its beliefs because a Bishop made a specific decision a long time ago. It uses hundreds of years of thinking, reasoning, and guidance from the Holy Spirit to come to its beliefs. Please don’t dismiss such a central teaching of the Church so easily. And it doesn’t make anyone more apt to agree with the Church about the HHS ruling by being so flippant about it. We don’t need the disclaimer to help get people on our side.
2. “This will not affect the Catholic vote.”
Don’t underestimate Catholics and their ability to get mad. People would have you believe that no one really cares what the Church teaches. If no one cared what the Church taught, then churches would be empty. Catholic schools would all be closed. And there would definitely not be new vocations. My church on Sunday was packed. The school I work at has plenty of students. And in May a new group of seminarians is being ordained to the priesthood. Please don’t be so condescending to presume that Catholics will not mobilize and try to fight this ruling.
3. “Obviously the Bishops don’t trust Catholics to not use the new options that would be added to their healthcare plans.”
This comment is so annoying to me. It is not that the Bishops want to trick people into not using birth control. Some say these Catholic institutions should pay for contraceptive services in their healthcare plan and then just tell their employees not to use it (except in cases of medical necessity). The Bishops getting mad about this is not a sign that they don’t trust people. They don’t want the Church’s money to go toward something that they see as morally wrong. What else could the government require the Church to pay for in their employees’ benefits? Euthanasia? Abortion? The Church knows that people use contraception. They are not trying to outlaw it; they just don’t want to be a party to it.
This issue is a deal-breaker for me. I can’t continue to follow Obama down this path. I still support the same immigration reform policies and economic policies and such. I don’t regret voting for him in the first place. But I can’t in good conscience vote for someone who would force the Catholic Church to violate its moral teachings so blatantly. Even with the clarification the government issued about the new HHS rule, it still is clear that they don’t understand why the Church and so many others are mad.
In the end, this is an issue that people need to rally around. Giving the Church the option to violate its own conscience or stop providing healthcare for its employees is unconscionable. And there are a lot of people that agree with the Church, whether by being faithful to Church teachings or just agreeing ideologically with the freedom of religion. If all these people came together, it could make a difference. What upsets me is that people on the Church’s side keep saying things that hurt the Church’s credibility. People have the right to disagree with the Church and to voice it, but when we’re all trying to come together and form a united front against a bad ruling, all these asides only cause further division. They are going to weaken the effect that people can have in getting this ruling changed. There are about 80 million Catholics in the United States. All of us united could make a difference.
The Author : Vanessa Gonzalez Kraft
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• Malinda
I think their is a difference in a Church and a Church-affiliated institution. Gage, I imagine the volunteer work your parish does is done as members of the Church, not as a Church-affiliated institution. However, it is still unclear which is why it is good there is a year to do so.
Of course, all this would be unnecessary if the Church went back in time and took the recommendation of its own committee & acknowledged that contraceptives have a place in a marriage.
• Eliana
Thanks for this article and the lively debate! One question I haven’t seen addressed anywhere: what about non-contraceptive uses for oral contraceptives? For example, does the Church also want to be exempt from providing access to the pill which has been used for decades to treat or prevent ovarian cysts, endometriosis, and uterine fibroid tumors, along with many other conditions? I am a little disturbed that this debate has focused SO exclusively on the moral rather than legitimate medical issues.
• Elizabeth Frederick
“have a right to” = allowed Deanna.
Unless you have had an abortion, I don’t think you’re in any position to talk about what a women in that position would do. The decision to have an abortion or not is not something that is taken lightly, and it is intensely personal and the choice of the woman alone. I know.
• Deanna
If you refer back to my original post I actually never used the word “allowed” so I don’t know where you got that from.
It is precisely because I care about women who have been raped or had abortions that I would never, ever condone abortions. Women who have suffered so much do not need more suffering heaped on them. Abortion hurts women. Besides physical side-effects, the emotional, mental and spiritual trauma are devastating.
• Charlie
Gage- I’m more worried about what allowing the church to dictate public policy (that affects EVERYONE, not just a religious sect) could snowball into. And, I would consider priesthood a qualification: something that can change. Discrimination applies to what one cannot change about themselves.
Vanessa- your article here is well-written, but I am baffled as to why a woman would want to allow a bunch of old, white men to dictate what she is/isn’t allowed to do with her body.
The freedom of religion is not under attack. No one is trying to close any churches. If a church chooses to expand beyond its walls in whatever form: school, charity, business, then those entities are going to be subject to applicable rules and regulations. I already disagree with churches being wholly tax-exempt, now they want to be law-exempt, too?
If health care allowed for people to opt-out of what they didn’t want to pay for, then what would we end up with? All of our premiums go into the same pool. I don’t approve of the lifestyles of many of my fellow-insured, such as smokers or those who are overweight and obese who eat fast and junk food all the time, but I am forced to cover their ailments which most certainly cost payers more than contraception and other family planning services.
• Gage Blackwood
My parish, as an example, serves more people via homeless ministry, food pantry, etc than we have coming to Mass on a Sunday.
My understanding is since one of three qualifications for exemption (that those that we serve are a majority the same faith tradition as our own) may not hold true, we may not be exempt.
Same goes for an inner city Catholic elementary school that serves 51% non-Catholics.
(Granted, my understanding that all the conditions must be true for exemption may be wrong).
In many of those states, there are other types of exemptions (e.g. the church providing a self-funded insurance operation for example).
Either way, if the church has to exist under these rules, we will, but we still have the right to protest it.
My point on women ordination was to point out how far this could go. If a Catholic university (Notre Dame, for example), per their by-laws, required the president to be a priest, could that be challenged as discriminatory?
The issue happens to be on contraception, but I’m more concerned with what this could snowball into further into the future.
• Malinda
The law is not requiring the Church to provide insurance that covers contraceptives when it is acting as a Church. However, when it is a hospital/university/etc. it needs to follow the law. The Church may not like it, however, in 28 States they’ve figured out how to deal with it. And that’s where the Church’s tradition of practacility comes into play.
And, this is not the same as women ordination. A priest is acting as a minister/leader to Catholics. He may have other roles, i.e. University President, etc. However, his ordination as a priest is to fulfill a very specific role that the Church has decided women are ineligible to fill. However, there is nothing against a women being president of a Catholic school.
• Elizabeth Frederick
Where was this “Conscience” of the Church during the decades it protected pedophiles? Oh right, that was about the rights of the men it was protecting.
• Gage Blackwood
Malinda – your last line is key. The church’s teachings are against contraception, whether or not you’ve discerned your situation to be serious enough to merit something different.
This ruling *forces* the church to subsidize birth control through insurance premiums, paid by the church and not only individuals. It removes the freedom of exercise to not subsidize something against the tenets of the church (whether or not those tenets are followed is not the point).
A rule that required work to be done on the Sabbath wouldn’t matter to many Jewish people who don’t follow that tenet to the letter, but it would impact many who, in light of their conscious, follow it.
Where is the line to be drawn? The freedom of religion only applies to tenets that a certain percentage of members of that faith practice? No matter your opinion on an exclusively male priesthood, is the next step for the government to require women ordination as a matter of equal opportunity? (ignoring the SCOTUS ruling for the sake of argument).
• Elizabeth Frederick
Deanna, you make absolutely no sense at all. Telling a woman they are “allowed” to kill their child? Are you for real? Do you have any idea what it is like to have an abortion? Have you ever been raped? Have you ever been in a situation that was hopeless? Just the fact that you used the term “allowed” shows that you have no clue about this issue at all.
• Elizabeth Frederick
An assault on Catholic “religious freedom”??? Give me a break. Shouldn’t that “Catholic religious freedom” be the same for the millions of Catholic women who USE birth control? I thought one of the main teachings of Jesus Christ was to NOT judge! So why does the Catholic Church do NOTHING but judge? If a woman has an abortion or uses birth control, that is between her and God, not her and the Church. And Jesus died for all of our sins. This is a ridiculous, man made rule just trying to keep women barefoot and pregnant and second class citizens, as usual.
• Malinda
Vanessa, first I usually enjoy your articles. However, your dismissiveness of my conscience objection to the Church’s ruling on birth control bothers me. The decision I made, primarily for health reasons, is not a result of me thinking of the Church like “my Aunt Tilly”. Rather, it was a conscious decision to do what is right for my family. Plus, the Church did not always so explicitly condemn birth control until last century. And, the Pope did it by going against the majority of theologians on his own committee. While, there is a tradition in the Church of emphasizing the hierachy & obedience, there is also a strong tradition of conscious & freedom.
• Gage Blackwood
Adam – This isn’t about businesses run by Catholics. It is about church institutions. If I worked for an institution that was operated by a religious congregation, I would expect that some aspects of their religion would impact me. If I worked at a Jewish school, I wouldn’t expect them to serve pork in the cafeteria just because I’m not Jewish.
You’re right that a Jewish employer shouldn’t be able to stop an employee from buying pork with their paychecks. The church isn’t asking for that either. In Hawaii, there’s a compromise that allows religious institutions the exemption, but insurance companies can offer supplement plans that provide medical treatments that are not included in the “Catholic” plan.
If you want to work for a Catholic institution AND want insurance coverage for birth control, you can use your paycheck for that.
What I don’t understand from the pro-fully-covered-contraception side… so if I need blood control medication to live, I have to pay a copay and a drug detectable. Under the new law/rules, if I want birth control, I should be able to get that with zero cost?
• Jennifer Schlameuss-Perry
Good post! I’m one of those Catholics who doesn’t fit in with any party…
The thing about Parishes not having to buy the insurance that Obama prescribes is wrong, though. The requirements that he puts forth for the institutions that will be exempt from it include that we only minister to people in our own congregation and that the only work we do is teaching the faith. Our St. Vincent de Paul Society, food and goods collections, and other outreach programs (even the Seder we have every couple of years draws members of the Jewish community) serve anyone in our community regardless of faith background. My parish (at which I am employed) does not qualify. Plus, we do have non-Catholics working with us. If this sticks, our parishioners will be forced to bear the burden of paying whatever fines we’re assessed, while I get no insurance because the Church couldn’t supply it. I stand with the Church, even if it means I loose my insurance, but the whole thing is just very, very wrong. To say that a Church only qualifies as a Church if we don’t care for the community is messed up. This bill goes beyond contraception and abortion–it’s trying to re-define Church in a way that no Catholic community could ever live down to.
• Deanna
Actually I don’t think you can be pro-abortion and pro-birth control UNLESS you’re a misogynist.
Telling women that they have a right to kill their children (that their children are not people but property) isn’t that far removed from how women and children were considered chattel by men.
Telling women that they need to chemically (or physically) alter their healthy bodies in order to have sex, is not about being kind or loving toward women. On the contrary, it is so deeply disrespectful of the personhood of women. Instead of being the most welcoming, intimate, and complete acceptance of another person it becomes merely an opportunity to use someone. Instead of a women’s body being celebrated, her fertility a gift, it becomes something she needs to be ashamed of, something to hide, something unlovable.
Do not be fooled. Birth control and abortion are not about helping or empowering women. They’re about controlling and dehumanizing them.
• James
Is President Obama wrong about this issue? Yes.
Does that make me want to turn the presidency over to someone who will be wrong about many more issues? No.
• Adam
Vanessa, this was a well written article as always. I am just as incensed by this ruling, just on the opposite side. I find it ludicrous that people are against this ruling. Why should any one group (in this case Catholics) be allowed to make policy decisions that affect the lives of non-members?
Should businesses run by Jehovah’s witnesses be allowed to not cover procedures that require blood transfusions because it goes against their beliefs? Should Muslim or Jewish store owners be allowed to forbid their non-believing employees from purchasing pork with their pay checks? The fact that this argument is being spun as an assault on Catholic religious freedom is insane. It is an attempt to keep Catholic institutions from taking away the freedoms of their non-Catholic employees. Catholics are bound to do what their conscience dictates, they are not bound to dictate the conscience of others.
And last but not least yes, many people do treat the Church like their great aunt Tilly; because the Church provides no effective forum for Catholics to do otherwise. Without a say in the leadership of the Church lay people are left to pay lip service to the Church policy while quietly doing what they think is right. If lay people had more say in the Church leadership this would be a non-issue, because contraception would be allowed.
While I hope that an amicable solution might still be found, it seems that this issue might be a breaking point for many people.
• Elizabeth Frederick
I meant to say the majority of CATHOLIC women of child bearing age have been using The Pill for decades.
• Elizabeth Frederick
You cannot be anti-abortion and anti-birth control, unless you are a misogynist. How can you defend this centuries old rule, when it has been a well known fact that for as long as the Pill has been available, the majority of women of child bearing age have used this type of contraception? The church still enjoys a tax exempt status, yet lends its voice to politics. As an employer, it should receive no exceptions from any other employer. Why does the Catholic Church refuse to join the 21st century when it comes to women’s health issues? And women in general? Why do you think the Catholic Church has had ascending attendance rates in the last few decades? Its all related. I attended 12 years of Catholic school, and I find the continued threat to women’s rights exacerbated by the Catholic Church astounding. If an employer was an arm of the Jehovah Witnesses and they refused to cover any type of blood transfusion or blood based therapy. If an employer can deny health care coverage based on “conscience” its opening up a door that won’t be a good one to have opened. Instead of putting my envelope in the church collection this week, I am sending a check to Planned Parenthood. Because taking care of the poor who can’t afford their own healthcare was one of Jesus’ messages.
• joe
this is a great piece, Vanessa. thank you for writing it.
as a strong Obama supporter and a Catholic i haven’t been sure where i stand with all this but your argument here helps put a lot of things into perspective.
Catholics should band together and deliver a signed petition to the administration saying if you want our votes in November, get rid of this mandate — and then honestly vote for him if they get rid of it.
the problem is how many total Catholic votes can Obama really expect? so many in the Church have spoken downright terribly of he and his presidency even before all of this. i’m still of a mind to support him come election time if only to stop the Republicans who typically wear faith for more tactical reasons than anything else.
it brings me back to that same old question: why can’t we have a political party that is pro-life (in all matters including abortion, war, death penalty, etc.) and supports the very poor.
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