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Top Ten Myths of Distributed Ledger Technologies
Brady Gentile Posts: 3 admin
January 30 edited January 30 in Community Blog
In this presentation, Hedera Hashgraph Technical Lead Paul Madsen presents the ten most common myths about distributed ledger technologies (DLTs). Demystifying these widespread, false beliefs, he reveals the truth about DLT security, the nuanced differences between DLT implementations, and the unique benefits of Hedera Hashgraph.
Paul Madsen | Technical Lead | Hedera Hashgraph
Myth #1: Distributed Ledger Technologies Create/Destroy Trust
Definitions of distributed ledger technologies often claim that DLTs guarantee, or create, trusted transactions. Meanwhile, DLTs are sometimes called “trustless systems,” or networks which destroy the very need for trust. These descriptions seemingly contradict each other, generating confusion around the relationship between DLTs and trust.
The Truth:
When we talk about trust and DLTs, we must be sure to include the context: trust only makes sense in terms of whom we trust and what we trust them to do.
Before DLTs were available, we had to trust third-party intermediaries to handle our transactions; we had to trust banks, government agencies, and centralized servers to validate exchanges and maintain central ledgers.
With DLTs, instead of having to trust a single, centralized authority, we can now trust the decentralized network to ensure the rules do not change. In Hedera Hashgraph’s case, we have to trust that less than one third of the network will be malicious.
When someone says that DLTs create or destroy trust, they don’t mean that DLTs don’t require any trust at all. Instead, they mean that DLTs generate a trustworthy network in which no single member needs to trust any other single member. The trust required in a DLT is placed in the network as a whole.
Myth #2: All Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) Are the Same
Many DLTs on the market, Hedera Hashgraph included, use a data structure called a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG). A DAG consists of two parts: nodes which store or represent information, and arrows which denote the directional flow or the order of those nodes. Notably, in a DAG, these nodes cannot form a cycle; there can be no path which leads from a node back to itself.
On the surface, DAGs have very little variation. Any two DAGs will have similar diagrams, consisting of nodes and arrows. Because these depictions all look the same, it is tempting to believe that all DLTs built on DAGs are the same.
DAGs are simply a data structure. While the data structure is always essentially the same, the information it represents can differ dramatically. For instance, Hedera’s DAG represents a history of messages. Through gossip-about-gossip, the DAG enables the network to recreate a shared, consistent record from which consensus can be derived. Other DAGs capture different types of information, such as transaction confirmations. While DAGs are all structured in the same way, DLTs can use the data structure in a variety of different contexts.
Myth #3: Proof-of-Work is Byzantine Fault Tolerant
Proof-of-Work (PoW) is a protocol used by many blockchain DLTs to deter malicious activity. The protocol requires nodes to solve a difficult, computationally-exhaustive puzzle in order to validate their transactions. By increasing the resource cost of issuing transactions, PoW disincentivizes malicious nodes from flooding the network with a high volume of bogus transactions, an attack known as distributed denial-of-service (DDoS). In this way, PoW is tolerant of malicious nodes.
Sometimes, people mistake PoW’s deterrence of malicious nodes for a tolerance of Byzantine nodes, and therefore believe PoW to be Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT).
Byzantine Fault Tolerance has a very precise definition. For a DLT to be BFT, nodes must reach consensus at a definite time, and they must know with certainty that other nodes will reach the same consensus as well, assuming that less than a third of all nodes are malicious.
Proof-of-Work cannot ensure definite consensus in this way. Rather, PoW is probabilistic; as more and more blocks are added to the blockchain, the probability that consensus will be reached continually grows. While confidence increases over time, it is not definite, as Byzantine Fault Tolerance would imply. Therefore, PoW is not Byzantine Fault Tolerant.
Myth #4: Larger Networks Are Always More Secure
The primary security feature of a DLT is its namesake, the distributed ledger. Unlike traditional systems with a central ledger, DLTs grant no individual node the power to add or alter records. Instead, the network must come to consensus on every update to the ledger, creating a significantly more transparent and tamper-resistant system.
Because the distribution of the ledger provides a significant boost to security, it is easy to see why many people believe that larger networks are more secure. After all, if distributing the ledger provides security, distributing it across an even greater group of nodes should be more secure. However, this is not always the case.
Larger networks are not necessarily more secure. A DLT’s network composition, consensus algorithm, and governance all factor into security alongside network size. If any of other these factors differ, a network with 10,000 nodes may be less secure than a network with 1,000 nodes. Larger networks only equate to greater security when all other factors are held constant.
Myth #5: You Don’t Need Particularly High Throughput
Some groups and companies assert that DLTs do not need high throughput. Their primary argument centers around practicality. Visa, for example, peaks at 50,000 transactions per second (tps). They believe, therefore, that any throughput significantly above 50,000 tps is unnecessary.
Many DLTs are designed to be platforms for hundreds or thousands of future decentralized apps. Visa is only one application. If a DLT aspires to host hundreds of Visa-like apps on its platform, it will need significantly higher throughput than 50,000 tps to support all of those applications. While high throughput may not be useful today, it is essential for any forward-thinking DLT.
Myth #6: Immutability Is an Unqualified Good
Many DLT’s, like Bitcoin, maintain an immutable ledger. On these networks, no node, nor group of nodes, can alter transactions that have already been recorded on the ledger.
There is no question that immutability provides additional security. Because nobody can change the immutable ledger, hackers cannot either; an immutable DLT provides no possible pathway for malicious agents to alter records. These security benefits lead many to believe that immutability is an unqualified good, a feature which provides no downsides along with its benefit.
While immutability does increase a DLT’s security, it also reduces the DLT’s efficiency and adaptability. When the ledger cannot be mutated, no prior records can be deleted or changed. Therefore, all records must be stored continuously. The buildup of records bloats the immutable network, requiring increasing amounts of resources for the storage of an ever-expanding ledger. Truly immutable DLTs will get more inefficient as time goes on.
Additionally, as accounting regulations change over time, DLTs may be required to change the formatting of the ledger. Immutable DLTs will not have the ability to update records to fit changing standards.
Myth #7: DLT Networks Can and Should Be Free
For a user, much of the internet appears free. While we must pay for internet access, many websites, applications, and services do not require payment. Because of this cultural mentality, some people believe that DLTs can and should be free to use.
There is no such thing as a free lunch. DLTs require resources to process transactions, come to consensus, store records and files, and provide other services. In order for the network to survive, the nodes and users who contribute to the network need to be compensated for their work. Any free DLT will not be sustainable.
Instead of levying hidden fees or taxes, Hedera Hashgraph aims to make all transactions transparent. Users pay for only the resources they use, and nodes and proxy-staking users are compensated based on the resources they provide.
Myth #8: Bitcoin Has a 51% Attack, and No Smaller
Like other platforms on the blockchain, Bitcoin is vulnerable to a 51% attack. If a hacker controls 51% of the network’s computation speed, or hashrate, then that hacker can control which transactions are added to the ledger. In this position, the hacker can alter transactions, prevent exchanges, and spend their cryptocurrency multiple times.
The 51% attack is often the focus of discussions around DLT security, especially when it comes to the blockchain. While this type of attack certainly warrants concern, its place in the spotlight gives rise to the popular myth that a hacker can only attack the DLT if they control over half of the network.
In addition to the intuitive 51% attack, all networks, including Bitcoin and Hedera Hashgraph, have 34% attacks. These attacks require the hacker to control over a third of the network, as well as a firewall. Using the firewall to split the moral 66% of the network into two groups of 33%, the malicious 34% of nodes can then tackle each of these two smaller groups separately. While this type of attack is far less intuitive than the 51% attack, it is possible on all decentralized networks.
While a DLT can safeguard against 34% attacks, it is impossible to prevent the possibility of them entirely. Therefore, the highest security possible for a DLT, called Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT), ensures that the network will always come to consensus when less than a third of the nodes are malicious.
Networks like Hedera Hashgraph, which have proven they are BFT, have no smaller attacks than the 34% attack. However, networks which are not BFT are susceptible to attacks by hackers who control less than a third of the network.
Myth #9: Proof-of-Stake Systems Are All the Same
Proof-of-Stake (PoS) is often described as the next logical step away from Proof-of-Work. Rather than require nodes to spend additional resources for security, PoS systems weight the legitimacy of nodes based on the number of tokens they have. By trusting nodes based on their investment into the system (their stake), PoS ensures that a malicious agent could only attack the system if they own over a third of the network’s total cryptocurrency, an incredibly large sum. In this way, PoS economically disincentivizes malicious attacks without increasing the network’s resource usage.
Because proof-of-stake is often described in opposition to proof-of-work, there is a tendency for people to believe that all proof-of-stake systems are the same.
Though all PoS systems trust nodes based on their stake, there are many nuanced differences between implementations. One such variation is delegated proof-of-stake. In a delegated proof-of-stake system, users who do not run their own node can use their stake to elect nodes to create blocks. Hedera’s proxy-staking model also allows non-nodes to stake their tokens. However, in the proxy-staking system, a user’s proxy-stake directly contributes to consensus rather than electing a node to do so.
Another difference between PoS systems is their treatment of the stake. On some platforms, a node’s stake may be taxed, bonded, or slashed. On Hedera, a user’s stake can be spent or unstaked at any time. While these differences may seem subtle, they significantly impact the functionality of proof-of-stake systems.
Myth #10: All Internet of Things Devices Will Be Nodes
In the near future, many of our electronic devices will be connected to the internet. Everything from our cars to our kitchen appliances will be able to upload data to the cloud, communicate with other devices, and be activated remotely.
This Internet-of-Things (IoT) revolution provides an interesting use case for distributed ledger technologies. If everyday electronics participate in distributed ledgers, the increased network size of our DLTs will raise security. As an added benefit, IoT technologies could then communicate with each other and issue transactions without the need for a middleman or central server. This functionality could provide direct, efficient, and secure transactions between vehicles, smart devices, and household appliances.
Upon seeing the benefits of pairing IoT technologies with DLTs, many wishful thinkers assume that all IoT electronics will become network nodes in the near future.
While there are benefits to having all IoT electronics serve as nodes, this future is infeasible. In order to maintain efficient networks, DLTs must set a minimum computational requirement for their nodes. Each node must have enough computing power, bandwidth, and storage to assist the network. Realistically, not all IoT devices will meet these requirements.
In addition to the many devices which will serve as DLT nodes, there will be many devices which cannot. Of course, these smaller devices may still be able to use decentralized networks, though not as fully participating nodes.
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"Each of us has one of our dads' powers verbatim, which is something that happens sometimes but not always--like we have a cousin who got his dad's power exactly, too, but there's also this friend we have who inherited variants on both of his parents' powers. And we know the direct inheritance thing isn't just an our-family genetic thing because his mom--"
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"--our aunt whose artificially-replicated tissues enable the Sentinels to be so dangerous--"
Posted Nov 22, 2018 2:12 AM
"--was adopted."
"Cape families can have trends - New Wave are all similar except their adopted one too - but my dad and I have really different powers. He's a teleporter."
"If you were mutants then my guess would be that if your mom had had the X-Gene she would've been a Tinker."
"Mom's not a cape, and if she did trigger she'd probably branch off Dad."
"Yeah, you're way more explicable in our system than yours."
"Once, back before everything, there was this anecdote that came up--there was this guy who married two different unrelated mutant women, divorced each of 'em after he found out but not before he'd had kids with them, and each of the women had one mutant kid, and the kids' mutations were nothing like their moms' but a lot like each others'."
"Huh. And this guy didn't even have the gene - so its expression is controlled by something else?"
Posted Nov 22, 2018 10:49 AM
"We think so."
"Weird. Why would genes for powers even exist in the general population? I guess if they're applied like random numbers to some set of outcomes that the gene has available as a preset list, but that's - bizarre. And you'd expect a high proportion of useless or worse powers, though maybe there was one."
"Yeah, we're really far on the useful end of the bellcurve. And, like, Hank helped a lot--the kid I told you about who inherited variants on both parents' powers? His dad shot uncontrollable rings of plasma all over the place until Hank invented a vest that let him focus it into beams, and his mom--actually his other dad but, like, his incubating parent, he was like us that way--his power was basically that he could survive anything, which is the only reason that pregnancy resulted in neither of them dying, because the baby's variant on Dad 1's power was incontinent plasma eye beams, Hank eventually figured out goggles that worked but until then the two of them had to stay in the underground bunker after the kid was born so no one would get hurt."
"Huh. I'd be surprised to hear about a parahuman with incontinent plasma eye beams and I'd expect a survive-anything power to - be described differently, but that's likely just cultural."
"His power's way more complicated than that it's just that survive-anything is de facto part of it and it's the part that's relevant to carrying to term a baby that starts incontinently plasma eye beaming during the second trimester."
"Anyway, part of that anecdote is that we think the bell curve is being affected by the fact that a lot of the more inconvenient mutations just fail to produce a living mutant."
"One possibility that we've considered is that the X-Gene has been around for a long time and the only reason it's being noticed now is that mutations are finally producing more visible survivors than lethal manifestations after a long period of selection."
"Wouldn't the gene have been selected away long ago if it depressed fertility and seldom produced a good power?"
Shrug. "Dunno. Like I said, we were six the last time this was being seriously studied."
"Yeah. Sorry."
"It's okay, we're pretty functional for as fucked up as we are."
"I appreciate that."
"Survivorship bias."
"Capes manage to get to be astonishingly fucked in the head and kick around like that for years, but yeah, I suppose naively that's kind of odd and I shouldn't expect it here."
"Also you probably have more surviving capes."
"Cape life expectancy is really, really bad, but there's always more triggering, so yeah."
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Mayors Can Improve Education in their Cities - Here's How
By: Katherine Klosek
This is the first in a series of posts exploring education policy options for Mayors
School choice is growing in popularity across the US. Many mayors care about education, but most do not have mayoral control of public school districts. This leaves kids and families in cities with multiple options for schools and little for mayors to do to change the situation. What can city leaders do to help families make informed decisions and improve educational outcomes? Ashley Berner, Deputy Director of the JHU Institute for Education Policy (IEP), and Katherine Klosek, GovEx Director of Applied Research, spoke with practitioners, John F. Elcesser, Executive Director of Indiana Non-Public Education Association (INPEA), and David Harris of The Mind Trust in Indianapolis about the diversity of education options in the City. The conversation revealed three recommendations for mayors that wish to take on education concerns.
Recommendation 1: Set a collaborative tone
When considering policy options for education reform, it’s critical to invite experts in education as well as people with local lived experience. Mayors can and should serve as conveners of education partners, inviting representatives from all education sectors, parents, teachers, education reformers, and political leaders to participate in meaningful conversations about the best way to improve outcomes for students.
In Indianapolis, Bart Peterson, who served as Mayor of Indianapolis from 2000-2008, was able to usher in a charter school reform agenda with a collaborative message about lifting up all education sectors, rather than placing blame on any particular model. Discussions of school reform included political leaders, education reformers, business leaders, and charter and private representatives. This collaborative approach ultimately led to an initiative called Innovation Network Schools, which is meant to improve the public school system. A program of Mind Trust, Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), and the Mayor’s Office, the Innovation Network Schools program provides resources and operational and academic freedom to transform schools into Innovation schools or create new Innovation schools. Innovation Schools are seeing higher passing rates on standardized tests, which is an early indication that this strategy may be working.
Recommendation 2: Ensure accountability in, and quality of, education
Mayors should consider outcome measures focused on what they can control: If the Mayor does not have charter authorization in your city, consider measures that track funded and unfunded partnerships. For instance, ReinventSchools is a partnership in Las Vegas between the Clark County School District, the City of Las Vegas, and local nonprofits, which provides additional resources to certain under performing schools in order to improve academic achievement. The Mayor and City Manager track outcomes in increasing high school graduation, improving kindergarten readiness, and other measures through the City’s performance management program “Results Vegas.”
Requiring rigorous accreditation is one way to ensure that cities have the capacity and resources to provide quality education. As a charter authorizer, Indianapolis’s Mayor is at the center of the conversation on education, which puts the Mayor in a position to create rigor in up front screening and ongoing accountability. In addition, each year, the Indianapolis Office of Education Innovation evaluates mayor-sponsored charter schools based on a performance framework that includes questions on educational outcomes beyond test scores, including fiscal health, effectiveness of the organization, and conditions for success. This allows for analysis of what is happening in the school without compromising the school’s autonomy. As a result, Indianapolis’s charter school system has high rates of satisfaction among parents and staff, and students have gained ground or stayed even with state and national peers in most subjects and grades.
Because non-public schools cannot accept new students if they perform poorly, accountability standards are considered higher for those schools. In Indiana in 2015, students in non-public schools had a passage rate that was 11 percentage points higher on statewide standardized tests than public schools.
Recommendation 3: Support families
Transparency about the enrollment process and school performance is important to help parents make the right decisions. GovEx worked with the City of Vilnius to develop an app to help parents map kindergartens and navigate the selection process. The City plans to use data collected from the app to inform its work in other areas, such as transit and building planning.
Research has shown that parents who are given the option to choose their children’s school consider safety as their first priority. Once this is met, parents turn to academic considerations. In Indianapolis, the Enroll Indy tool helps families choose schools based on their child’s interests and needs in programming, sports, after school care, and other options, while providing a unified enrollment process. Groups, like the Institute for Quality Education, provide online tools to help parents access school accountability grades and determine if they may qualify for a tax credit scholarship or school voucher to pay for private school tuition.
The Indiana Department of Education and Indianapolis Non-Public Education Association websites include information for parents such as FAQs on the school choice voucher program, and information on school performance.
Information also spreads through word of mouth, so cities should work with community organizations and churches to help spread this information. When discussing education, city leaders should focus the conversation on the impact on kids and families, rather than the differences in institutions.
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Black Hebrew supremacist is an Abe loyalist
We’ve talked here before about the strong racist and anti-Semitic strain that runs through the Hoaxtead mob as a whole—Araya Soma, Sabine McNeill, Angela Fag-Ash Disney, Charlotte Ward, and many others have all shown blatant signs of racism and/or anti-Semitism in the time we’ve been following them. In fact, we’ve come to expect it from this lot.
Of course it almost goes without saying that many of the chief Hoaxtead pushers are religious fanatics of one sort or another—many parrot the fundamentalist language of evangelical Christianity, though they don’t seem to feel any obligation to live by Jesus’ teachings.
So we were very interested the other day when regular commenter Justin Sanity drew our attention to a particularly fanatical and dangerous religious sect that combines all the Hoaxteaders’ favourite things: racism, anti-Semitism, religious fanaticism, child abuse, homophobia, and murder.
Justin is referring, of course, to Abe and Drifloud’s friend Desmond During, aka King Ishijah or Yohannes Ishijah.
While he lives in the Stoke-Newington area of London now, Desmond During (then known as Yohannes Ishijah) emigrated in 2005 to Ethiopia, according to an article in The Guardian:
Nine months ago Yohannes Ishijah was a familiar sight to commuters rushing through Leicester Square underground station in London.
“I was a busker. I used to play Bob Marley songs in the underground. I got arrested all the time,” he said. Last year Mr Ishijah inherited some money from his father and left his home in Crystal Palace, south London, to emigrate to Ethiopia at the age of 41.
“This is great. I think it’s incredible that so many years after Bob Marley’s death he can still inspire such amazing shows in the name of the Most High. Bob Marley has penetrated through time. We are with the King of Kings.”
Over time, it looks as though his religious beliefs shifted from Ethiopian-based Rastafarianism to the hard-core side of the Black Hebrew supremacist movement, which is (somewhat ironically, given the ‘Hebrew’ part of its name) openly anti-Semitic.
(We should note here that in researching this story we’ve run across conflicting reports about the Black Hebrew movement as a whole, with some claiming it’s deeply anti-Semitic, and others saying adherents take a ‘live-and-let-live’ approach.)
Desmond During on Twitter
On Twitter, where he calls himself @dezrez7, During is very friendly with both Abe (@hampsteadTBMC) and Drifloud, and retweets them frequently:
Desmond During on Facebook
During’s Facebook page, under the name ‘King Ishijah’, features numerous posts about Hoaxtead, including illegal images of RD and his children.
Looks like he even bought one of Abe and Ella’s ‘Free the Hampstead 2’ t-shirts, which he’s wearing proudly in the top right-hand shot:
Meanwhile, the two bottom Facebook posts reflect During’s views about Jewish people.
Desmond During on YouTube
Most of you, though, will know During from his YouTube page, where he has posted illegal videos of the children, reposting them whenever YouTube gets round to removing them. Some of his other videos, though, reflect his anti-Semitism and his devotion to the Black Hebrew supremacist sect:
Here, During quotes Adolf Hitler, noted Jewish historian…
…while in this video, he refers to ‘ISUPKProphets’. According to the Real Life Villains Wiki:
In addition to their volatile racism ISUPK are homophobic, anti-semitic and extremely anti-authoritarian: they believe that God will destroy every nation save the “chosen” and that Whites will be enslaved and massacred in great numbers by both God and Blacks while Native Americans and Hispanics may be allowed into the “chosen” (likely to boost their numbers and feed into racism by these oppressed groups).
ISUPK believe in beating women to keep them “in place” and blame them for the spread of HIV and the rise in abortions – although some ISUPK leaders claim they do not necessarily hate “Whites for being White” and treat them with contempt rather than calling for genocide they universally say all homosexuals should be put to death.
This sounds very much like the group Justin cited above: a virulently sexist, homophobic, anti-Semitic Black supremacist sect that uses religion as a weapon and deems itself morally superior to others.
Why are we not surprised?
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Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck are part of the Illuminati plot according to Desmond During. Sigh.
Just what all these mysterious symbols they claim represent and how they are supposed to affect the “shepple” is never quite explained is it?
I mean they can rattle off all the “clues” such as black & white floor tiling or how the shape of curtains in the White House reflect Freemasonry & Illuminati Satanic symbols and really expect us to believe this claptrap somehow will seduce the great pubic.
Mind you my kitchen has a B/W floor which was there before I moved in so maybe it was used to chop up babies to put in mince pies. Anything’s possible in the World of Stark Raving Bonker Loony Land where this mob exist.
Did someone mention in the last thread?..what a hideous dark place their minds mist be at.
They exhibit not a skerrick of joy and every single thing on the telly, every newspaper article and every symbol ever made by man, all pop music and probably classical and Opera as well is supposedly a plot against their minds. Barking. Barking & Dangerous.
Yes, I try to imagine thinking the way they do, and I just can’t. I think part of it is that I have a functioning intellect. But also, I’m not a paranoid raving loony. (Well, most of the time.)
I think ‘Barking & Dangerous’ should be their new motto.
“Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck are part of the Illuminati plot according to Desmond During.”
I notice he left out Daffy Duck, who happens to be black. Cherry-picking bastard! 😀
ArcticNick says:
You appear dangerously uninformed.
Enlighten then ArticNick.
Best left to you I think. I am sure you know how.
Love how these lowlifes call Youtube, JooTube and rant and rave about “The Cult” removing their videos but they still love to upload their crap vids to it. Hypocrites.
Yes, I’m surprised they even use the internet. Perhaps they should go back to carrier pigeon, to be more consistent with their beliefs.
If at first the world does not end on the prophesied date, get a new prophesy.
The Israelite Church of Universal Practical Knowledge is a hate group according to the SPLC. That doesn’t mean all Black Judaism groups are.
https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2015/history-hebrew-israelism
So, Ella gets killed or enslaved then? Sure Abraham Christie is fine with someone with those beliefs as long as it furthers his objectives.
242 times the world definately really should have ended but presumably a paid government paid shill or something got in the way.
http://www.bible.ca/pre-date-setters.htm
According to The Church of !BLAIR!, the human race will probably be terminated at 3:28 AM (Soho, England time) 2047, SEP. 14!. The church teaches that if the human race does not discard their plastic conformity, then the Gods will withdraw their protection. The Gods don’t want us to worship them; they don’t want sacrifices or even offerings. They just want us to rid itself of our excessive “Normalcy”. At that point, Astro-Lemurs (extra-terrestrials similar in shape to lemurs, but with rainbow colored bodies) will attack the entire human race and beat them to death with gigantic burritos.
Sssh dont tell Mel.
OK…. That’s fine with me. I’m on Glaswegian central time and any space Lemurs will either have to settle down and buy their round – passing the burritos around of course – or we’ll just set about them.
I’m thinking the rainbow space lemurs could be sorted out by the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
And in the worst case, I’m sure J.R. “Bob” Dobbs could have a word with them:
p.s. Yes I am really old. Why do you ask?
And I'll Remember says:
I hate that you’re really old. It means that I’m likely to be, too. I’ve seen stickers with that man’s face all over my home town! I never knew his name, though. Perhaps I’m young after all 🙂
You may recall that a vast swathe of troofers – including some of our favourite hoaxer twunts – were last August stating vehemently that the World was going to end on 23rd September (to coincide with the Pope’s visit to the US).
And they were extremely abusive to any of us who questioned them on this.
I’m guessing that a lot of these were the same troofers who 5 years ago were stating categorically that a nuclear bomb was going to go off at the London Olympics.
Again, they were abusive to anyone who questioned this “fact”.
Sooo, if anyone spots any retractions or apologies, do please let me know. Or if you spot Elvis landing a flying saucer in a Brigadoon car park and dropping off the Loch Ness monster (a far more likely occurrence, methinks).
Does anyone know if a truther has actually ever been bang on the money about anything ever?Been racking my brains but so far to no avail.
Its just that under the law of probability by now one of them must have got something right.Maybe someone did but they were a bit shy and didnt want to make a huge song and dance about it..Rumour has it Jesus had a fair crack at the whip but that didnt turn out to well by all accounts (allegedly).
Between 1964-2010 the James Randi foundation had a million dollars up for grabs for anyone who can proove they have paranormal abilities Many came forward but they always ended up making utter tits out of themselves blaming the “conditions or vibrations” were not quite right and other shit.The chl
Maybe its time we had a whip round via a gofundme page and offer a few squid to Mel, Angie and the cabal of ranting headcases if they can definitively prove they are not talking out of their arses by coming up with some hard,verifiable material facts to support their wild and damaging claims.The unclaimed money can pay for Rupert to spend a weekend in Glasgow or somewhere.
Yes, it’s a little tricky to tease out all the threads in this thing, and I don’t want to accuse anyone unjustly. However, as you say, the ICUPK (which During seems to follow) is definitely on the hate group end of things.
Calling that particular bunch a hate group is fine by me. I think the person with 88 in their Twitter handle might be veering towards the hate group style too.
Sounds that way, yes.
https://twitter.com/Raubritter88
Deb C says:
I found out recently that the 88 stands for the eighth letter of the alphabet and two 8s mean HH as in Heil Hitler. Someone with 88 in their YouTube name was harassing me lately (in July).
I wondered about that too. Just recently learned what it meant.
77 says:
And how does Greta Garbo fit into all this?
Thanks for that Deb
In my spare time I am a volunteer and wear a sparkly suit to call out the bingo numbers at the local JHSWWS(Jewish holocaust survivors weight watchers society) in Golders Green and am forvever being verbally abused by the rotund octegenarian twin sisters who occupy the front row when I call out “88, two fat ladies”
Phew,at last I have an alternative.
Similarly, the violent far right group Combat 18 take their name from the initials of Adolf Hitler.
Be careful though, it might be a coincidence. Look at what they say. They may be born in 1988 say!
Yeah….. Q… Just pointed out that the number 8 in Chinese culture is considered ‘lucky’. – something to do with Cantonese bats and the number looking like stacks of money or something. I think his wife is Chinese? ’88’ – Double happiness is a traditional thing at Chinese Weddings? Then Sam, our Indian friend pointed out that they’re a bit pissed off at their Swastikas being nicked…
In other words, Nazis just make random shit up from bits they’ve stolen.
Blueberry Shill says:
And ‘Rocket 88’ is widely regarded as the first rock ‘n’ roll record. Maybe the group are all just massive Ike Turner fans.
Unlikely with all the admiration of Hitler going on.
There are REAL African Israelites, such as the Lemba:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemba_people
These self-professed Western Black Hebrews are an unrelated phenomenon.
Fascinating! Of course I’d heard of the Falasha people, the “Ethiopian Jews”—I met a very nice Falasha lady once who had just emigrated and was learning all sorts of new-to-her Jewish customs and holidays, such as Hanukkah. Fascinating stuff.
Another similar group actually murdered people as part of initiation to their group.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yahweh_ben_Yahweh
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Rozier
A case of don’t look here, look over there at them?
Isn’t that profile pic of the little girl wearing a Swastika (a young Araya Soma?) a cartoon from that notorious Japanese child porn cult?
isupk and other hardcore black hebrew israelite groups claim they are the real israelites coz of a passage in the old testament that says someone had whooly hair, thats it! and they claim the white man is from a cowardly brother coz when he was born he had red skin, they are nutters who preach extreme racism in washington but they only seem to ever hurt each other. They are regarded by most blacks and whites as a harmless joke but they are basically the KKK mirrored
As far as I’m concerned and one race only; that’s human! From experience I can tell you that anyone who has any element of multiple ‘races’ in their family will have discovered that racism isn’t a one-way street, it’s a multi-laned highway used mainly by out-of-control drunks! – Racists are utter throwbacks. And these guys are just another tedious example of that…… As you say, just the KKK mirrored.
Yes, any group that promotes racial supremacy—whatever the race—is dangerous.
Shake a family tree and a Jew drops out. My mum had all those mad sayings. But shake any family tree and so many races may drop out.
Australia’s resident racist ratbag Pauline Hanson had her DNA lineage examined and it was found her ancestors originated from Turkey which did not go down well with the Muslim hating dyed redhead.
The internet seems to have brought all the racists out of the closet and you can see just how demented they are. But dangerous also.
The open racism on the internet seems to be a relatively new thing—perhaps the past two or three years? I find it very alarming.
Racism has always run rampant in the “truth movement.” I noticed before 2009 that the so-called “truth movement” was very anti-Jew. And I saw it getting worse and worse over the years. In recent years, it has become much worse all over the internet, not just with troofer types.
Yes, that’s what I mean by it being more open: in the past, I saw it only on extremist sites, but more recently it seems to be ‘okay’ for closet racists to ‘come out’.
Variations on a theme:
Nuwaubian Nation of Moors
https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/nuwaubian-nation-moors
“The group’s founder and leader, Dwight York, took extreme advantage of its adherents, sexually abusing their children and conning the adults out of their possessions. In April 2004, he was sentenced to 135 years in prison for molesting children, among other crimes”.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/11184489/taylor-stevens-joaquin-phoenix-david-berg-children-of-god.html
Tony Alamo
http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2009/07/tony_alamo_pastor_convicted_on.html
“Tony Alamo, a one-time street preacher who built a multimillion-dollar ministry and became an outfitter of the stars, was convicted Friday of taking girls as young as 9 across state lines for sex”.
These links constitute the answer to a question. For Neelu’s trillion-pound “leans” fortune, what is the question? Anyone? Anyone?
The question is…”what do real child-abusing cults look like?”.
Thank you, Alex…
I begin to wonder whether any of these people are not child abusers of one sort or another.
What does a real cult look like even?
A charismatic leader. Control of acolytes down to them giving their possessions to the group, cutting off contact with outsiders, having sex with the leader, apocalyptic prophesies predicting end of the world or similar, paranoia about outsiders, ideology or religious beliefs that are unique to the group.
Off the top of my head.
For some reason I cannot see anything in the Hoaxtead claims that are objectively apparent and that scream cult or controlled cowed group of people. The opposite in fact. They look like exactly what they are, a disparate group of people smeared by the vile Abraham Christie. And no Hoaxer nutters, being FB mates and some people actually having spent a little time together isn’t evidence of being part of a cult.
Hands Off Hampstead says:
https://hoaxteadresearch.wordpress.com/the-cult
Yes, I remember Charlotte Alton Ward’s breathless reporting last year: “So-and-so is on someone’s Facebook friends list, and look, they have an awful lot of pictures of themselves with their own children. Probably means they rape them and sell them for sex. Of course, we can’t be sure….”
I wondered what Dwight Yorke got up to after his football career 😉
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What’s a black guy doing supporting the Nazis? I Feel sick. Traitorous bastard 😦
It has to be a smokescreen of some sort, perhaps a cunning ploy to infiltrate the neo nazi hierarchy.Either that or he has some major issues in the cognitive dissonance department.
Yes i can’t figure that one out myself.
For your information. Latest Freedom Radio broadcast via Rupert Wilson Quaintance IV. He intends to base himself in London area. I hope he is stopped at the border, otherwise there is going to a lot of trouble.
htt p://www.americanfreedomradio.com/archives/Rupert-Q-32k-080616.mp3
Base himself in London for how long? More than three months?
I don’t think he has the funds for that, but he has supporters like Belinda McKenzie to stay with.
Based on his recent discussions with Angie, it sounds as if he’s planning to be here for the last 10 days of August and the first 10 of September.
I thought Angie said previously that she was going to be in England for 10 days, then Ireland for 10 days, then England for 10 days which would tie in with the 17th September Rally, where I’m expecting her to attend with Rupert n them to interview these 10 people for 10 mins each that he has promised.
He’s a ponce, buying new trainers with donation money imo is not on.
It’s for bread n water n cheap travel NOT romantic pasta meals for him and his latest squeeze.
I wonder if Rupie has a girl in every Port?
Rupert Wilson Quaintance IV at around 0:50 minutes says he intends to confront “paedophiles” aka he is going to harrass innocent people. His radio show is about to become televised, so anything he videos or interviews will end up on the internet.
Rupert Wilson Quaintance IV at around 1:16 minutes again repeats he is going to confront people, and he wants to encourage a culture of vigilantism against paedophiles. The problem is that he and his allies are making accusations against innocent people of paedophilia such as RD, and then encourages people to attack them. I have seen a comment yesterday by Jason Streatham on this site making threats to kill Satanists, which is to be taken seriously. People such as Rupert encourages people like Streatham to attack the innocent.
Even if RD and everyone in Hampstead case have no connection to Satanism, the hoaxer message of linking those people and paedophilia to Satanism is putting real Satanists plus their families in danger. I think this has reached the point that those in Satanism are justified to act to protect themselves and their families by taking direct action.
Rupert Wilson Quaintance IV now has said about killing people.
Oh for crying out loud.
It sounds like Rupert is getting worse since he has mingled with the likes of Angie.
Perhaps he is moving in with Kev Weaver whist Kev hitchhikes to Scotland.
I’m just having a look at that Freedom Radio page.
I see Ed Opperman has a show on there.
I thought he had come out as saying Hampstead is a hoax.
If I’m correct, it’s interesting that the Freedom Radio have hosts of opposing views.
Rupert being a supporter and believing all the tripe.
Many people who attend Spiritualist churches (me) which is very established in the UK have noticed a spike in fanatical attacks upon their beliefs from the fundamentalist Christian movement and so many are now reserved about expressing their beliefs in public. Most Spiritualist churches are Christian based in every way but have the added element at services where they attempt to commune with passed ones.
There is far more behind these fanatical attacks than people realise.
The US Evangelical “Christian” movement has been cemented into US life for over 100 years. As Noam Chomsky has amply demonstrated they are part of a fierce US right-wing sub culture that has attacked unions for decades and promoted policies akin to the Nazi movement in Germany pre-WW2.
I believe the Satanic hoaxes in the UK are a result of their fanatical meddling. Note that all these super-creeps like APD & N.Berry profess “Christian values” all the time while being among the most un-Christian of people.
Given his stated intentions to “kick doors down” etc I would have thought he is arrestable under a number of laws include those covering terrorism.I would certainly fear for my famiies welfare if I resided in Hampstead because this drug fueled pyschopath is completely off the rails.
Hope his mummy brings him his peas and carrots at visiting hours. Twat.
I am still hearing this rant. He must not get through our borders.
If he does follow up and allowed through border control it will effectively be granting a grren light to any terrorist planning harm on UK citizens.He has and is stating his intentions loud and clear and heads would roll bigtime were he and/or others to proceed to inflict harm on anyone.
Rupert Wilson Quaintance IV and the other Satan Hunters behind the Hampstead SRA have the same obsession and mindstate as the Islamic State.
I no longer have confidence in the legal authorities to protect the innocent.
Think he’s gone through Angie’s borders.
Indeed FA.Angies own border control facilties are so slack it may have given Rupert a false sense of how things operate on this side of the pond.
Possibly his thinking is not entirely flawed regarding that.Time will tell.
Is it just me or does Angela’s voice sound even smokier, deeper, creepier and more disgusting than usual in this interview?
A metaphor of Rupert Wilson Quaintance IV and others who have transformed this hoax into a dangerous and darker situation for everyone.
Presumably as the would-be child abuser Quaintance went through Irish immigration he will have no problem entering the UK yes?
Miss Camden Town Baths 1946 says:
He came through the UK last time and stayed with someone near Gatwick airport.
The Right Hand Bath says:
“I’m temporarily not a comedian.”
Hmm, just take out the word ‘temporarily’ and you’ll have an excellent description of yourself there, Rupert.
“I’m trying to find this one article. Something about 500,000 people raped. You know, they did some kind of a survey, or they…er…something.”
First-rate research, fact-checking and preparation as always there, Roops.
Rupert the lying twat is claiming that we’ve been sending him death threats.
And EC, can I nominate Angela’s comment that “the lady doth protest too much – they’re putting way too much time and effort into this to suppress the truth” for the Hoaxtead Hypocrisy Award? (Though Rupert’s rant about how we’re rude and insulting must surely come a close second.)
This is Angela’s fourth radio show this week, right?
Yep – I concur – the lady doth protest too much.
Mel Ve has to be in the running with her ” I have an open mind” assertion.
Whilst understanding they are both mentally challenged surely we can find a place in in our hearts to honour Jake and Kev for going beyond the call of duty in their outstanding contributtions to verbal wankery.
Or her classic: “I’m not a racist or white supremacist but under Apartheid black people had their own post office queues and parks – they didn’t need to use ours.”
Angela must eat, sleep n crap Hampstead.
She can’t have time for much else, even to chat to her boys, one of whom she is supposedly a full-time carer of for benefit purposes. Meaning she spends approx 36 hours a week caring for him. Puh! Not even 36 mins a week.
Angela’s got plenty of time to chat to Rupert and the rest though. Nudge, nudge, wink, wink.
I wonder what her daughter thinks of her Mother’s behaviour?
I did notice Gabriella put on her sunglasses as soon as Angela said “Rupert says hi” in one of those Angela’s Caches comedies. Obviously not keen on him. Most probably seen it all before.
I wonder what the local neighbours in Oldcastle think of Rupert? Or does Angela only go out with him at the dark of night so he’s not to be seen.
At least in Lanzagrotty people will think he’s her son or even grandson, as they wine and dine on a Pasta meal at one of the local eateries, paid for of course by the saps back in England.
"Paedophile Faggot" (apparently) says:
“Does anybody want a fist fight? Do any of you paedophile faggot assholes want a fist fight? Coz I would drop you like a fly. I can’t stand it.”
Yeah, Rupert – any time, any place, you lying child-abusing GILF-shagging twat.
He has obviously forgotten that we have all seen what a skinny little runt he is in one of Angies videos.
Fnord says:
Rupert is right to be upset about the number of rapes and sexual abuse cases. It’s all new to him and seems to have hit him hard – in that respect he’s a normal human being. He seems to think though that if someone is accused of being a paedophile then they’re fair game and has no understanding that his aggression is, in part, being misdirected towards a lot of innocent people.
As we don’t live in the wild west I suggest he calms it down because the authorities here are aware of him and won’t take kindly to any illegal activity on his part. He’s already on thin ice because he’s on the radio inciting violence like some kind of lunatic. He seems to have no understanding that he’s been manipulated by those around him and that he’s being set-up big time. The cause needs a martyr. Rupert?
I would agree if he knew what rape statistics he’s upset about. He doesn’t. Everyone has a right to their views but not to base them on blind speculation, erroneous information and idle gossip.
Common Porpoise says:
Predictably. Angie gets the begging bowl out at 52:00.
To be fair, CP, Angie’s chain smoking must be putting a dent in her pocket and she will require assets to remain out of harms way whilst she sends her super soldier mega arsehole into battle to ears his corn and the shit hits the fan.
He’s scared. What are the chances that he’s ranting so he makes sure he gets turned back at border control? He doesn’t want to come does he but he’s got no choice cos he’s taken money from people.
…or” her fan hits the shit”..you decide.
Has Rupert forgotten that we all heard him stating how he would like to have sex with a child to see what it is like?
Bear Watch says:
…And that “children under 18 are your property, so it’s your right to beat them”.
The only people who have stated things about hurting children are Angie and Rupert. Angie beat her kids and Rupert wants to try having sex with one. Hiding in plain sight?
Rupert, condemned by his own words……
Yes, it’s all there, so he can’t deny what he said
Contributed by a reader
Let’s hear it for Hereward Fenton at TruthNews Australia.
http://www.truthnews.com.au/web/radio/story/satanic_ritual_abuse_a_primer_for_sceptics
Excellent. Thanks, Fnord. I’ve added the link to the collection:
https://hoaxteadresearch.wordpress.com/evidence/satanic-ritual-abuse
“Investigative journalism website Exaro closes
Despite its small size, Exaro has broken a number of high-profile stories, including a string of allegations about alleged child abuse by senior figures in government and politics that have prompted follow-ups by other media outlets and police investigations.
However, its role in publishing allegations of a paedophile ring centred around Dolphin Square in London has proved controversial. In March, the Metropolitan police’s Operation Midland investigation, which relied heavily on evidence provided by one of Exaro’s main sources, known as Nick, collapsed.”
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/jul/21/investigative-journalism-wesite-exaro-closes
[PS: there’s nothing in that article about the owner being arrested, as Angela’s claiming. I think that’s typical Angie bullshit.]
The real story behind Exaro closing is the owner and backer who is a rich financier pulled the plug because he was threatened with a massive law-suit by the Brittan family who were not going to take their false assertions lying down.
That would have opened the floodgates as it would have meant dragging into court the nutcases like “Nick” & ” Darren” & police who did not do due diligence and the Exaro hacks who outrageously accompanied “Nick” at police interviews.
Even “Nick” etc would possibly have had a case to sue Exaro as did genuine victims.
One genuine victim I personally know has now engaged a solicitor after contacting Exaro nearly 2 years ago who pumped him for endless information as they tried to infer a place where he had been raped as a teen by 3 men may have been Elm Guest House which he had never heard of before.
Then Exaro just dropped contact with him which he says sent him into a depression and although recovered he is now quite distraught that the Exaro records of his email interviews could be floating around.
The former owner Jerome Booth suddenly pulled the plug on the website right after assuring those working there he would be investing new funds, presumably on the fact that winding up the company would prevent any lawsuits & there is a fairly credible story that the Brittan family demanded no less: remember Leon Brittan’s widow suffered terribly because of the false claims.
The vile creatures like Power-Disney can make of what they will that Booth was finding himself persona non grata among circles of power after the appalling Lord Bramall claims and while the website originally did some very good work uncovering financial misdeeds which was why he funded it in the first place but apparently Booth was furious it had diverted into an outlet for lurid accusations with no evidence.
Not many people have made much noise about this apology
http://www.exaronews.com/articles/5866/patrick-mahony-apology
And an article a couple of weeks later elsewhere
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jul/28/1mdb-inside-story-worlds-biggest-financial-scandal-malaysia
Maybe their financial investigation wasn’t all that or it slipped by the wayside.
It’s shameful if exaro acted like that to someone. What did they think they were playing at? People who have been through horrible things deserve better than that sort of thing. It makes me wonder what exactly their motives were.
I also remember reading people suggesting that Leon Brittan was handed a Dickens dossier actually naming Leon Brittan himself as an abuser. These people can’t use their brains, their thought processes move like cooling toffee. Dickens himself was a raging bigot and homophobe.
http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/commons/1987/nov/12/business-of-the-house#column_565
Bloody hell, is that sort of thing allowed in America? 😮
Mummys little soldier reporting for duty.
They need to wash their dirty
…. feet.
crazy mf says:
We are now entering the very dangerous waters of racism and terrorism. I would advice anyone to cool down because many of us travel in the Cities of Paris and London and we are in danger of being killed by these fanatics.
I agree. This isn’t something anyone should try to take on themselves. As we’ve said all along, if Rupert does anything illegal, the police should be notified immediately. They are well aware of his antics, and will shut him down promptly.
Rupert Wilson Quaintance IV is the last major card that the Satan Hunters behind the Hampstead SRA hoax have to play. Unfortunately Quaintance is a dangerous card, as he is the type to unite and motivate people to take actions they would not otherwise take. Quaintance will come under the banner of investigating paedophiles in order to make a name for himself and attempt to cut out a role for himself in what is an empty and mediocre life. His activity will cause considerable distress to innocent people, bring violence to the streets of London and open a new chapter of harrassment and intimidation for the victims of Hampstead, because he will be on their doorsteps filming them and gathering more material to pile onto the internet to harrass them further.
The legal authorities ignore this threat at their peril as it will cause them to expend a vast amount of critical resources putting right what this man is going to cause. The solution is to stop this man from entering the UK, and it is probably down to all of us to make sure the authorities know about Quaintance and act to deny him entry when he appears at our harbours or airports.
Quaintance exhibits the sort of mentality I found so often over the years in middle USA (among so many wonderful people)- a sort of arrogance that sadly the US can breed- a total ignorance of the world outside their own sphere and upon discovering some lurid new ‘thing’ a fanatical adoption of mad claims that have nil evidence to back them up.
The internet has bred a new generation of them. Quaintance is a good example as a do-nothing lay-about who really does believe he has a career in the media.
There are so many players like him who delude themselves- Mel Ve and her ridiculous CNN which we know has a viewership less than the occupant in ladies lounge in the local pub. Genuine journalists would be embarrassed to think they have an audience of under 10 people but this mob delude themselves that because the internet reaches billions of people that somehow they do as well. I know real journalists on local newspapers who have 10,000s of weekly readers but they do delude themselves that they have real influence.
The dangers of Rupert Quaintance – quite apart from his expressed desire to rape a child – is that he may inspire those who are clearly not 100%- the Jakes of the world who may think they need to physically attack someone to put the world at rights.
Quaintance may not have quite breached the rules to enter the UK although I think he has by announcing he will “kick down doors” and so on as listed here so often. The very least that should happen is Quaintance is taken aside by Immigration and lectured that he is only permitted to enter the UK on the basis he obeys it’s laws.
But if he does harass or attack even one person the police could be held accountable as they have been repeatedly warned many times.
There aren’t the same immigration checks when entering via Ireland. That doesn’t mean there are none though.
Would he be coming through Ireland? I thought he’s currently in Lanzarote?
Then there are more checks. Good.
Well Rupert will get Sabine arrested yet again if he enters the 200m perimeter of Hampstead or whatever the Restraining Order says.
Sabine has donated to his travels, so he will be acting as her “Agent” if he does so imo.
Here’s your chance Rupert not to go anywhere near Hampstead.
Get out whist you can and go back to Virginia to Mom.
Perhaps she’ll cook you some nice Pasta with carrots n peas.
Rupert hasn’t got a clue what he’s doing or what he could get himself caught up in.
Angie is grooming him like a “good un”, except she’s not good.
I’m not sure who these 10 people a day he thinks he is going to interview are.
If he gets anywhere near Hampstead Rupert is going to get himself arrested, the fool.
All for a free meal and a bit of f….
I’ve now realised Rupert and Angie are both going to attend the Rally at Westminster on 17th September.
Joining the dots as you do.
I disagree with satanicviews latest comment 100% In fact the opposite will happen. . Once anyone including this Sick MF rupert comes to UK to steer Trouble the antiterorrist police will intervene and new laws.
Rupert has leapfrogged any thresholds regarding the response from the authorities.Any softly softly “right to free speech” crap has long past with his unequivocal statements of intent both to incite and use arms against citizens of these islands.Many other charges can be thrown at him if he so much as attempts to set foot in this country
Maybe he is hoping for Brits to fund his flight home to mother when he is repatriated and for his parents to bail him out of shit he will face on his return stateside.He probably dreams of getting onto Oprah to sell his story and his 5 mins of fame.
The loser is not a comedian but he will raise a chortle or three when seen in his orange jump suit. Wanker.
Yep Rupert’s stated he’s got guns.
I take that, as his intent to bring them in to England.
I can’t see how he’s going to achieve that.
Possibly by boat?
It’s all bs of course.
Anyone that was actually going to do anything, wouldn’t be telling all and sundry of their plans.
He’s mentally ill at the very least. Lives in a dream world. Fancy someone of 37 never having had a proper job. A spoilt brat, over indulged by his Mom at least.
I think you have a point, that he’s hoping he gets sent back by the UK Border Agency to the good ole US of A.
Rupert will achieve sweet fanny adams in England.
Agree FA anyone with a semblance of sanity planning to commit such crimes would be very quiet and not broadcast such intent.This may well point towards bravado,seeking accolades in an otherwise pathetic,futile existence. (Sad Roopy)
Rupert evidently has several screws missing to put it mildly not aided by paranoia fueled by excessive self medication.This has been tapped into by the likes of Angie who far from acting as friend and urging caution is egging her manchild puppet on at each turn. Some weird maternal deprivation shit going on there.(Mad Roopy)
The authorities cannot blithly hope Ruperts stated intentions are just hot air as a clear potential remains that he will follow through with the threats or even worse.That would take some explaining in a post serious incident inquiry and the authorities will be cognizant of that as one imagines they have bills to pay and mouths to feed. (Bad Roopy)
EC advises that the police are well aware of Ruperts antics and on that basis I for one would be gobsmacked if he were afforded admission to the Uk. But hey stranger things have happened. 😦
Rupert has spent a fair bit of time in Amsterdam of late and I am sure he mentioned having connections in the hells angels somewhere in his ramblings. .. again possibly utter bollox.
However,There are a number of Pubs/coffee shops in Amsterdam frequented/run by chapters of the angels.
From what I understand most of these guys would have nothing to do with this twat but others are very much into organized crime and potentially could assist with “this and that”if the terms were right.
Probably right off beam but should not be entirely dismissed maybe.
My solicitor has encountered the Hells Angels in Oz in various lawsuits.
Those on bikes are just like front men but behind them are well organized crime gangs who are loosely affiliated as various Mafia mobs were.
They have their own lawyers and accountants. Senior ranks may ride bikes in leather jackets at times but mainly they get about in suits and BMWs. The arrival of the internet and online financing has been a huge boost to these gangs and they are stronger and more powerful than ever.
Quaintance is the ideal mug candidate to be chatted up by these gangsters who are always on the look our for some dimwitted dill who can be used without them even knowing.
I know Fanny Adams and she wouldn’t touch a goon like Rupert with a barge pole. Not after Angie’s had her mitts on him.
https://plus.google.com/102213116736352864729/posts/3pbvVywJtFE
These two nutters are tragic and hilarious in equal measure. I finally understand what ambivalence is.
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A new study by researchers at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) has found that a peptide called caerulein can convert existing cells in the pancreas into those cells destroyed in type 1 diabetes—insulin-producing beta cells. The study, published online July 31 in Cell Death and Disease, suggests a new approach to treating the estimated 3 million people in the U.S., and over 300 million worldwide, living with type 1 diabetes. “We have found a promising technique for type 1 diabetics to restore the body’s ability to produce insulin. By introducing caerulein to the pancreas we were able to generate new beta cells—the cells that produce insulin—potentially freeing patients from daily doses of insulin to manage their blood-sugar levels.” said Fred Levine, M.D., Ph.D., professor and director of the Sanford Children’s Health Research Center at Sanford-Burnham. The study first examined how mice in which almost all beta cells were destroyed—similar to humans with type 1 diabetes—responded to injections of caerulein. In those mice, but not in normal mice, they found that caerulein caused existing alpha cells in the pancreas to differentiate into insulin-producing beta cells. Alpha cells and beta cells are both endocrine cells meaning they synthesize and secret hormones—and they exist right next to one another in the pancreas in structures called islets. However, alpha cells do not normally become beta cells. –
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Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper blames Hamas for Palestinian casualties after Israeli shells hit UN shelter in Gaza
31/07/2014 iaoj 2 Comments
By Associated Press and Canadian Press
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is reiterating his government’s hard line against Hamas, saying it is solely responsible for the death and destruction in Gaza.
Harper said that while no one likes to see the suffering and loss that is occurring in the Middle East, Hamas is to blame. The prime minister said Hamas started the war because the terrorist organization wants to destroy the state of Israel.
Read more » National Post
http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/07/30/stephen-harper-blames-hamas-for-palestinian-casualties-after-israeli-shells-hit-un-shelter-in-gaza/
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"The School of Mystery"
"Words of Truth, Heart of Lies"
"The Titan of the Forest"
Characters Ford
Ford's Gang
Titans Belgrieve
Items Ancient Marbles
The School of Mystery is the first comic of Huntik. This story's events occur after "Words of Truth, Heart of Lies," as Zhalia Moon is on the team and before "The Vampire Loses its Fangs" as the other members of the team are not completely sure which side Zhalia is on.
When Lok and Sophie find out Ford, a brilliant student of the Venice Preparation Academy yet also a bully, is a Seeker from The Organization, they decide to follow him towards a treasure. Ford, however, intends to take the artifact to The Professor.
Venice, Italy: Venice Preparation Academy
Trouble Begins
Lok is harassed by a group of bullies led by Ford. The bullies threaten to throw Lok into a canal, but Sophie manages to intervene. Meanwhile, a man is running across roofs using magic while being chased by Dante Vale and Cherit. The man - a Seeker - drops a pouch without noticing as he jumps off a rooftop and escapes from Dante in a crowd of people. Dante finds the pouch, which contains some strange marbles.
School Secrets
As Sophie and Lok are studying in the Library of the Venice Preparation Academy, the "king of hypocrites", Ford, appears. Sophie sees that Ford has a Amulet, which is a dead giveaway that Ford is a Seeker. Because he is not known to work as a Foundation agent, nor is a member of the Casterwill family, Ford is suspected to be a member of the Organization. They decide to follow Ford, who is going to a part of the school that is closed for restoration to meet his gang. Ford uses Farslip to open a secret passage that he and his crew enter. As the passage starts to close again, Lok invokes his Freelancer to keep it open. Ford and his gang are initially a bit scared and surprised to see Freelancer opening the door but then scoff at their pursuers when they see that the Titan's Seekers are Lok and Sophie before continuing on their way. Lok wants to fight Ford, but Dante appears and joins the other two members of his team. He explains that the basement of the school was built under water and high tide is coming very soon, so Huntik team is in a time crunch to stop Ford and his gang, who are looking for some sort of treasure.
Ambushed!
Ford meets a mysterious person who informs him and his group that Dante has joined Lok and Sophie; his gang decides to ambush Dante's team. However, thanks to the appearance of Zhalia Moon and her Titan, Gareon, the ambush fails. The Foundation members continue only to once again be ambushed by Ford's gang further up the passage, but Dante protects himself by using Armorbrand. The members of the ambush summon a Mindrone and a Redcap as Dante and Sophie invoke their Caliban and Feyone Titans. Caliban defeats the Mindrone, but Ford summons Belgrieve to fight Caliban. Dante uses Spidertouch on Ford, but is disturbed to see the arrival of the man that he was chasing earlier. As the other fights are going on, Zhalia and Lok combat the remaining members of Ford's gang. Seeing Feyone in trouble, Zhalia summons Gareon to help but is hit by a Raypulse. As Lok defeats his opponent using Boltflare, Dante orders him to search for the treasure.
While Lok is searching for the treasure, Feyone is defeated by the Redcap as the tide continues to rise. Lok and Cherit find a strange device that reminds Cherit of something, although he is unable to remember what it might be. The water to their hips, Zhalia defeats her opponent. After some thought, Cherit remembers that it is a puzzle requiring the Ancient Marbles Dante had taken from the Organization spy.
Cherit retrieves the marbles from Dante and brings them to Lok, who uses them to solve the puzzle and open a hidden door in the wall. However, the small space is apparently empty. The members of the Organization retreat because they think the treasure is gone and because the water is now very deep. Lok, however, suggests that the Huntik team wait until the water reaches the niche to see what happens. They do so, and Lok finds a key tucked just out of sight in the alcove. The team successful, they return to Dante's house elated by the outcome: Lok 1, Ford 0.
Although Megataur appears on the cover, it does not appear in this comic. This was likely due to the fact the issue featured fact files on the individual Krono-Titans including Megataur himself.
A part of Megataur's hand is missing on the full cover design, however this is not visible on the actually issue released.
Start a Discussion Discussions about The School of Mystery
Sophie's advice.
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I can't remember when she said that..... Was it in the tv show or a comic? 2016-09-25T20:24:00Z
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Fergus Martin, b.1955
Untitled is a 1999 work by Fergus Martin. It is not currently on display in IMMA. It is part of the IMMA Permanent Collection.
Medium Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions 25 x 380 cm
Credit Line IMMA Collection: Purchase, 1999
Item Number IMMA.862
Fergus Martin
Fergus Martin, Untitled, 1999, Acrylic on Canvas, 25 x 380 cm, Collection Irish Museum of Modern Art, Purchase, 1999
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Fergus Martin b.1955
Irish artist Fergus Martin attended the Dun Laoghaire School of Art from 1972 to 1976. He then lived in Italy between 1979 and 1988. Encompassing paint, sculpture and photography, Martin’s visual art practice considers ideas of space, form, material and the surrounding environment. He has exhibited nationally and internationally and his work is represented in significant public and private collections, including Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane; the Arts Council of Ireland and the Office of Public Works. Martin is an elected member of Aosdána.
Artworks by Fergus Martin
House in Clare Fergus Martin 2010
Table Fergus Martin 2009
Untitled I Fergus Martin 1996
Office II Fergus Martin 1992
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UPDATE 2-UK energy price cap to save customers 1 bln stg a year from Jan 1
Susanna Twidale
* Price cap set at 1,137 pounds a year
* Big six suppliers have all raised prices this year
* 11 million customers to see cheaper prices
* Average saving seen at 76 pounds a year (Adds detail, comment)
By Susanna Twidale
LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - A British price cap on the most widely used domestic energy tariffs will come into force on Jan. 1, 2019, saving households a total of around 1 billion pounds ($1.31 billion) a year, energy regulator Ofgem said on Tuesday.
The regulator was tasked by parliament with setting a cap after a committee of lawmakers called Britain’s energy market “broken”. Prime Minister Theresa May said the energy tariffs were a “rip-off”.
The cap, set at 1,137 pounds ($1,487) per year for a dual fuel bill - gas and electricity - is in line with an indicative level announced in September.
It will give 11 million customers cheaper prices and save a typical customer on the most expensive tariff up to 120 pounds a year, with the average saving expected to be 76 pounds a year, Ofgem said.
The level of the temporary cap will be updated in April and October each year to reflect the latest costs for suppliers such as wholesale energy prices and policy costs, and is expected to run until 2023.
Britain’s big six energy suppliers are Centrica’s British Gas, SSE, Iberdrola’s Scottish Power, Innogy’s npower, E.ON and EDF Energy .
Average fuel bills fell for UK households last year, but the government is still concerned by the large disparity in prices. Ofgem said the fall was due to factors such as lower wholesale energy prices and lower margins for the suppliers.
The difference between the average standard variable price and the cheapest tariff offered by Britain’s big six energy suppliers was 320 pounds between June 2017 and June 2018, an Ofgem report in October showed.
All of the big six suppliers have increased their prices this year, and since a law to cap prices was introduced to parliament in February.
“In the past few months loyal energy customers have continued to be hit by unjustified price rises on their already rip-off tariffs,” Britain’s energy and clean growth minister Claire Perry said in a statement.
“Today’s final cap level brings greater fairness to energy prices,” she said.
Some energy suppliers have warned the price cap could hamper competition in Britain’s energy market, which has around 70 suppliers.
“It is crucial that the cap doesn’t halt this growth of competition and choice and still enables energy companies to both invest and attract investment,” Lawrence Slade, chief executive of industry group Energy UK said in a statement.
Analysts have also warned rising wholesale prices mean Ofgem is expected to raise the cap next April.
($1 = 0.7659 pounds)
Reporting by Susanna Twidale, editing by Louise Heavens and Jason Neely
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Learning C# by Developing Games with Unity 3D
Learn the fundamentals of C# to create scripts for your GameObjects
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For the absolute beginner to any concept of programming, writing a script can appear to be an impossible hurdle to overcome. The truth is, there are only three simple concepts to understand: 1) having some type of information; 2) using the information; and 3) communicating the information. Each of these concepts is very simple and extremely important. These three concepts are combined to access the feature set provided by Unity.
Learning C# by Developing Games with Unity 3D Beginner's Guide - assumes that you know nothing about programming concepts. First you will learn the absolute basics of programming using everyday examples that you already know. As you progress through the book, you will find that C# is not a foreign language after all, because you already know the words. With a few keywords and using substitution, before you know it, you'll be thinking in code.
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Prepare yourself to travel back to the 90s and build a game like they used to make, using today's technology. That's right; we're talking about making 2D games using Unity!This book will help you build 2D games in Unity using the engine's 2D technologies added in Version 4.3. You'll learn the basics of importing assets and building founda...
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If you're new to C#, this popular book is the ideal way to get started. Completely revised for the latest version of the language, Learning C# 3.0 starts with the fundamentals and takes you through intermediate and advanced C# features - including generics, interfaces, delegates, lambda expressions, and LINQ. You'll also learn how to buil...
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tesla virginia Articles
Tesla Plans First (And Only) Company Dealership Store In Virginia
Late in 2013, Tesla settled a legal battle with the Virginia DMV and state dealer association, allow them to operate one direct-sales store in the state.
By Jay Cole Jun 04, 2014
Tesla Now Pushing for Direct Sales in Virginia; Dealers Association Pushes Back
Tesla's state-by-state battle for direct sales seemed to have died down for a bit, but now it's roaring back into action again. Tesla Model S Remember when all those Model S sedans hit the track at Richmond International Raceway? That was the start of a brewing battle in Virgina, which is slowly heating up. Back in April, Virginia's Department of Motor ...
By Eric Loveday Aug 28, 2013
Videos: In Push to Convince Virginia to Allow Direct Sales, Tesla Hosts Model S Event at Richmond International Raceway
Though Tesla Motors isn't allowed to sell vehicles in the state of Virginia, there's no law saying that Model S sedans are banned from Virginia's roads or raceways. So, Tesla took it upon itself to host a demonstration event at Virginia's Richmond International Raceway: "The silent roar of more than 40 Model S is still echoing at the Richmond International Raceway. Thank you to all of th...
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Virginia Denies Tesla Motors Request to Open Store in State
Though Tesla Motors may be sort of winning its battle in Texas, it's a different story in Virginia where officials there have rejected the automaker's request to operate its own stores within the state. Sample Tesla Store Just days ago, officials in Virgina held to the state law, which requires manufacturers to sell vehicles through a traditional dealership ...
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DEBT-stricken Eskom has received a ray of hope in the form of a debt-to-equity swap proposal.
Daniel Matjila, former CEO of the PIC, evoked the debt-to-equity swap in testimony today before the judicial inquiry into whether the fund was adequately safeguarding pension assets, Bloomberg reports.
The proposal is for the Public Investment Corporation to convert its 20% holding worth $6.4bn in Eskom’s outstanding bonds into equity.
In recorded testimony Matjila said “when you do that, you even give the balance sheet of Eskom a bigger room to manoeuvre”.
In return he alluded to the PIC seeking a bigger oversight over the running Eskom.
Despite Eskom’s massive R440bn debt burden President Cyril Ramaphosa told a Goldman Sachs conference in May that Eskom was “too big to fail” and said efforts at resuscitating the utility were under way. But he ruled out privatisation.
“We are not privatising Eskom, we are restructuring Eskom, a process that will allow the private sector to be our partners – our partners in generation (and) our partners already in distribution,” said Ramaphosa.
Matjila told the inquiry that the PIC had discussed a theoretical debt-to-equity swap in early 2018 with Eskom management but that it was not implemented.
If the proposal is implemented, the PIC will likely get shares in the transmission unit, which is seen as a stable part of the business, Bloomberg reported, citing a person with knowledge of the talks.
Although only a proposal, the rand reacted positively on the news and broke below R13.90 to the dollar, says TreasuryOne.
The post Ray of hope for Eskom as PIC proposes debt-to-equity swap appeared first on Miningmx.
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Mining News and Commentary
⟵Questions About The "Stellar" June Jobs Report (Which Also Confirm The Fed's Concerns)
If Pedophile Epstein had a “state sponsor” it was Israel or possibly the CIA⟶
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Winter in Summer: Matthias Goerne at Tanglewood
by Charles T. Downey | Friday, August 07, 2015
We welcome this review from Tanglewood, an Ionarts exclusive, by guest contributor Seth Arenstein.
Schubert, Winterreise, M. Goerne, C. Eschenbach (Harmonia Mundi, 2014)
When an established musician presents a work in concert that he or she has recorded, the result often is the same or a similar interpretation of the work. To his credit, the highly regarded German baritone Matthias Goerne did something different Wednesday evening at Tanglewood as he performed Schubert’s Winterreise (Winter Journey), a favorite of this site.
Not that Goerne’s 2014 recording of Winterreise, with Christoph Eschenbach on piano, is faulty, far from it. Yet in a heavily repetitive world, it was a treat to experience a master artist like Goerne performing a different interpretation, perhaps reacting to his new thoughts about Winterreise or to those of his pianist this night, Markus Hinterhäuser. From the piano’s opening notes of “Gute Nacht” (Good Night), the first of twenty-four Wilhelm Müller poems that Schubert put to music in this cycle, one could sense this was going to be a more nuanced, slower (dare we say slightly warmer?) Winterreise than is heard on the Goerne-Eschenbach recording.
To be fair, it was not a wholesale change from Goerne’s basic interpretation of Winterreise, which tells the dark, gloomy story about a man whose lover has left him. In recordings, Goerne tends to emphasize the insanity of this lovesick narrator. Indeed, Goerne expressed insanity at moments in his performance this evening, especially in the first twelve songs. By the night’s end, though, Goerne’s narrator sounded less mad than angry, though it was a controlled anger. For example, in “Der Leiermann” (The Hurdy-gurdy Player), the final song, Goerne conveyed the image of a dejected character more than an insane one. In his most affecting moment, Goerne whispered the narrator’s words compassionately, describing a poor, old man, standing barefoot on the ice, playing tunes on a hurdy-gurdy as best he can with frozen fingers.
Goerne was in stellar voice from the start, easily filling the 1200-seat Ozawa Hall with a full, warm sound in several registers. His knowledge of Müller’s words and sensitivity to Schubert’s music were apparent. Goerne’s “Mut!” (Courage) was lively but not overdone, his control and tone in “Das Wirsthaus” (The Inn) were exemplar. Pianist Hinterhäuser, who will become artistic director of the Salzburg Festival in 2016, was a revelation. While never overpowering Goerne, his playing was muscular and sensitive, leading Goerne and following him with great musicality. His light touch in the opening bars of “Die Krähe” (The Crow) made it easy to imagine a bird flying around the narrator’s head. Most effective were his sense of rhythm and use of rubato, particularly in “Die Wetterfahne” (The Weathervane) and “Irrlicht” (Will-o’-the-wisp).
Michael Cooper, Memories of Tanglewood on Its 75th Birthday (New York Times, August 7)
An interesting touch: Performing the work without an intermission, Goerne and Hinterhäuser varied the space between songs. Most began after a brief pause. A few, however, nearly bled one into the next, starting just seconds after the previous song ended. It was an interesting artistic choice by the artists, who seemed to be in interpretive sync all evening.
Something else you miss from listening to Goerne’s recordings is his stage mannerism. He tends to sing in the direction of the piano. As such, he spent much of the night looking in Hinterhäuser’s eyes, communicating with his pianist, instead of facing the audience. While slightly disturbing, if this is the price for a memorable Winterreise, I’ll pay it gladly. The house, which sadly was only 75% full, concurred. Reacting thunderously, Goerne and Hinterhäuser were recalled to the stage three times.
Filed under Concert Reviews, Franz Schubert, Ionarts at Large, Lied - Mélodie - Artsong, Summer Festivals
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Commenter Of The Day: Project Runway Edition
Matt Hardigree
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Being in a long-term relationship means watching shows you're generally not predisposed to view on a regular basis. You do it because you love the person you're with and if they get excited about long-distance running then, dammit, you can learn to at least feign some enthusiasm. And if someone will agree to pretend to watch stage after stage of WRC replays then you can survive watching Project Runway. In fact, of all the shows we watch because someone else wants to, it's probably our favorite. There's a craft involved in creating clothing designs not all that dissimilar to creating car designs, as Tanshanomi explained in the BB1 Concept reveal.
Peugeot BB1 Concept: Tiny Flying Fetus Still Crazy-Looking
The questionably-styled 20 HP four-passenger Peugeot BB1 concept has hit the Frankfurt Motor Show…
It's no secret that the minidresses couture fashion designers sell are three to four inches longer-hemmed than the version that appeared on the runway when introduced. Women love the daring look right up until it's THEIR upper thighs that will be bared. Likewise, I can't help but wonder why all the mannequins in fancy department stores are designed with really obvious nipples, when the vast majority of women find visible nippage to be a major social faux pas.
So it seems that what works in the detached, sterile environment of fashion world klieglights doesn't work in real life.
In that same vein, I love the way Peugeot's BB1 looks in these photos. It's daring, quirky, fun, innovative and shocking enough to seemingly wrest one's attention involuntarily away from anything nearby. Brilliant!
And, conversely, if I saw one on the street, I would think it looks like an AMC Pacer in the final stages of leprosy.
C'mon Peugeot. Make it work!
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Summary of ‘Zero to One’, Chapter 6: You are not a lottery ticket
Summary: Multiple people have founded multiple unrelated billion-dollar businesses. This proves that success is not random. Is the future knowable? Since mid-C20, our culture has said “no”. Schooling encourages extreme generalism and “well-roundedness,” spread-betting on an unknowable future. We are “indefinite” in our attitude to the future. Yet we are also optimistic: we think it will get better. The four categories made by {definite,indefinite} * {optimistic,pessimistic} are alternative cultural attitudes. All have been held by a culture: the USA is indefinite optimistic; Europe is indefinite pessimistic; China is definite pessimistic; the West used to be definite optimistic. See the USA’s indefinite optimism in finance: the market is random, but it’ll get better. See the USA’s indefinite politics: no more grand space plans, just health insurance. See the USA’s indefinite philosophy: Rawls etc argue process, where C19 philosophers like Marx argued over future visions. See the USA’s indefinite science: we computationally sift through molecules for drugs, and forget about theories of biology. See the USA’s indefinite software startups: we randomly iterate in a Darwinian fashion, only finding lots of local optima. This indefinite optimism is uniquely unsustainable: who is going to make things better? We must either slip into pessimism, or reprioritize design, planning, and prediction.
Does success come from luck or skill? Many successful people claim luck, but they’re likely being humble. Serial entrepreneurship is higher than one would expect assuming luck. Some people have founded multiple unrelated billion-dollar businesses.
We can’t control everything, but we should not assume that the future is random. Such indefinite attitudes explain many problems today. Schools encourage extreme generalism: we emerge into the world ready for nothing. We should not strive to be “well rounded” but to be a “monopoly of one”. There are four views of the future, generated by two orthogonal binary choices. The first choice is definite vs. indefinite - do you believe the future is predictable? The second is optimistic/pessimistic - will the future be better than the present? These are big cultural attitudes. The indefinite pessimist view is Europe today - it doesn’t know where it’s going, but doesn’t think it’ll get better. The Chinese are definite pessimists - they predict it will get worse (they’re advancing rapidly because they’re just copying the West, and they know it). The definite optimist attitude is that of science types from C16 through to C20, with extraordinary progress in C19 and early C20. They had grand visions which were taken seriously - e.g. a schoolteacher John Reber had a plan to transform the San Francisco Bay’s geography, which was taken seriously despite his lack of credentials. Since the 1970s, the USA’s world view has been “indefinite optimism” - things will get better, but we don’t really know how; we just expect it. This is a hangover from the Baby Boomer generation, who saw rapid progress but were not involved in creating it; and have been treated well by income inequality for the rest of their lives. The attitude no longer makes sense today.
The financial world is indefinitely optimistic. We’re told that we can’t beat the market. We don’t know what it will do but it will get better. Investment is indefinite: investors spread their investments over a portfolio of diverse things, with the hope that one of them will pay off. Money flows around as people chase it, but no one really knows what to do with it, because they don’t have a definite vision.
Politics is indefinite. Instead of visions of the country in several decades, politicians rely on daily polling. The government is indefinite. It no longer enacts grand plans (think going to the moon); it mainly provides insurance and other payments.
Our philosophy is indefinite. Very different philosophers of C19, like Marx and Herbert Spencer, were definite optimists. Today’s, like John Rawls or Robert Nozick, are indefinite: they have no vision of the future. Rawls and Nozick just focus on process: what should people do; what should they be allowed to do? Neither focus on where we should be going. The same in business: people argue over process (Kanban? Waterfall?) instead of arguing over visions of the future of the business.
Our lives are indefinite. In C17 we were obsessed with prolonging life and destroying death. Now our mortuary tables tell us that death is inevitable but random.
Our science is indefinite: pharma companies randomly sift molecules to find a hit. The number of new drugs per dollar of research has halved every nine years since 1950. Could biotech ever see the rate of progress we have seen in software? Biotech startups are radically different to software startups. We don’t understand the body and biotech startups don’t try to refine theories; their work is computational and scattergun.
Indefinite optimism is uniquely unsustainable: how can we make progress if we don’t know how to make it? Darwinism is one answer: everything is just random iterations, try it and see. Startups are told to “iterate” and listen to customers to tell them what to do next. We have to be “lean” be able to “pivot”. But just doing this without a plan will just get you to a random local optimum. Intelligent design works best.
We should prioritize design over chance. We can learn from Steve Jobs as a designer. But his real work was not designing iThings, but a business. Apple had a grand plan many years in advance and worked methodically towards it. The iPod was the first step towards the post-PC world.
Planning makes valuation hard. The plan of a company is mostly secret or inaccessible. Zuckerberg didn’t sell to Yahoo in 2006 for $1B - he had a plan for the company which Yahoo couldn’t have.
Changing our indefinite attitude requires a cultural revolution.
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Justin Edison's Writing
Novels, Stories, Entertainment, Wisdom From Mistakes
Stories to Tell
Clash of Clans Stories/Advertisements
Older Material
Geography Writing
P-I Cyberdating
Ten Years Since…
Ten Years Since, continued
Ten Years Since, fin
The Novels
Endgame, the novel
“Destruction” Sneak Peek
Endgame Chapter 1
Endgame Glossary
Endgame Snippet
Endgame Story: “A Shot in the Light”
Endgame Story: “Above It All”
Preview of “Endgame”
Woman At War
The Churning, the novel
Another Scene from “The Churning”
Novel: “The Churning”
The Churning
Scene from “The Churning”
Watching the World Fall
“Watching The World Fall” sample
Another “Watching The World Fall” sample
Short Fiction: “Markless”
Short Fiction: “Old Steel”
Short Fiction: “Tossing History”
Short Fiction: Droplets of Regret
The Song of Jemma
Race in Fiction, pt. 1
“That there woman is Missus Beech. Look like a little ol’ nothing. Don’t be fooled. Ain’t easy for a white person to be saintly, but she closing in. That there woman is your camel, passing through the eye of the needle.”
–Mbira Man to Keita Ali, The Illegal by Lawrence Hill
All stories start somewhere, right? Sometimes, we just don’t know where that beginning is.
Lawrence Hill’s 2016 novel (about an illegal “African” marathoner living in a fictional wealthy country) isn’t the most subtle tale about race, but it seemed as good a launch point as any. (Hill kind of hits the reader over the head with unabashed bigotry and the ‘N-word’ in the opening pages, but it’s not as jarring as other works.)
Writing about race has always seemed like a heavy, loaded proposition (though maybe it shouldn’t be). Full disclosure: I’m white, upper-middle class. What could I possibly contribute to the canon? Wouldn’t it be a daunting tightrope to walk? In truth, I feel that writing about bigotry and skin color–as the surface topic–is a task best left to other more elegant or skilled artists. I would also argue there’s very little competition with books like Invisible Man or Native Son or Middle Passage (one of my all-time favorites).
Yet, it’s in my writing. It’s been there for a long time. And over the past few years, the topic has been percolating in my conscious self–pushed to the fore by the stunning turn of events in America (not all of them pretty, of course).
If writing (and all art) is an extension of the self, then I’ve set my mind to live by three tenets:
One, scientists have recently proven that all of us humans have ancestry in what is now Ethiopia, on the Horn of Africa. Check.
Two, I have just as much in common with a farmer in Uganda or an Indonesian seamstress or Argentine cattleman as I do with my white neighbors, nice folks from Australia. Check.
Three, it matters. It really, really matters now. Double-check.
I try not to write about politics, because it often boils down to ugliness and bickering over right and wrong. The current political climate (in January of 2017) is downright scary. Right-leaning voters have put in office a man whose open bigotry and five-year-old’s maturity can’t be glossed over or overlooked. (It’s no accident that his Cabinet is scarily white. One could almost take every word uttered by his mouthpiece or press secretary and correctly believe the exact opposite.) That whole ‘alt-truth’ issue. As well, the President’s vile misogynistic behavior of the past and raging campaign tantrums can’t be overlooked. But he is who he is and–via the democratic process–we are stuck with who we’re stuck with.
DT’s election has been called many things–an anti-establishment ‘rejection vote’ among them. But we can’t deny that part of it is due to some deep-seeded racism in America, and that’s very troubling. This is 2017. We’re still dealing with the problem of skin color? Apparently.
For the record, I’m in a privileged position. I’ve never felt the scourge of poverty, and I live in a country that is (by some statistics) predominantly white. Or, I’m not a “minority.” But that doesn’t mean I’m not affected by issues that “minorities” have to deal with.
A little background. My first job was at a Kroger store in Nashville, on the edge of Belle Meade. That’s where the Old Money is–colossal brick mansions and ivy-covered brick. If you guessed that no residents of Belle Meade work at a Kroger, you’d be right. Fair enough. The staff seemed to be half-white and half-black (the city was a two-toned place, then) and all was well. The job itself was a sucky starting job, but the people were great. (Among them was a checker named Roberta who used to pal around with a boy named Jimi Hendrix.) I was aware that West Nashville was predominantly white, but this probably didn’t register as a huge divide since I worked where I worked. I’m as guilty of anyone as being blind to the obvious, sometimes.
Nevertheless, I was all set to leave the South for college in the Midwest when I got some extra motivation. I was a house party with a writing-camp friend when some wealthy guys drinking on the back porch started tossing around the ‘N-word.’ I was stung. No, there were no African Americans at the party–huge brick mansion, prep school lot–so there was no uproar. And I, in the company of strangers (and far from home) didn’t know what to say. But it felt like the Civil Rights Movement had never happened. (As I was taught in college) Wasn’t the minimum wage just a step up from slavery, after all?
Since childhood, I’ve lived with the words of Dr. King and Gandhi in my blood. We’re all the same. You and me, he and she (or he/she) we’re all people, all humans. We need to see each other as equal in order to get along. (For those who deny the “appalling” notion that we humans were once chimpanzee-like apes in the Horn of Africa, get over it. People brighter than you have settled the matter.)
So what’s happened with the black-versus-white crisis in America is, honestly, confusing to me. Like I’ve been living my whole life behind rose-tinted glasses. When my son did his third-grade biography fair piece on Jackie Robinson, we had a good time going through the history of circumstances of the 1940s. By why had the Negro Leagues been necessary in the first place? Why had it all started? I couldn’t answer. I don’t know how to explain the logic of seeing skin color or heritage as a status marker, as an excuse for poor behavior. Does that make me a fool?
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hardware - Is this machine the EDVAC, MANIAC, or IAS? - Retrocomputing Stack Exchange
ENIAC was amongst the earliest electronic general-purpose computers made. It was Turing-complete, digital and able to solve "a large class of numerical problems" through reprogramming. Although ENIAC was designed and primarily used to calculate artillery firing From ENIAC to UNIVAC: An Appraisal of the Eckert-Mauchly Computers. Your image is a crop of an image used in George Dyson's book a play on where the machine was located. After ENIAC came: EDVAC IAS. Only the left half of ENIAC is visible in the first picture, the right half was After ENIAC and EDVAC came other computers with humorous names such as ILLIAC .
ENIAC had 20 ten-digit signed accumulatorswhich used ten's complement representation and could perform simple addition or subtraction operations between any of them and a source e.
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It was possible to connect several accumulators to run simultaneously, so the peak speed of operation was potentially much higher, due to parallel operation. Army photo [22] It was possible to wire the carry of one accumulator into another accumulator to perform double precision arithmetic, but the accumulator carry circuit timing prevented the wiring of three or more for even higher precision. The other nine units in ENIAC were the initiating unit started and stopped the machinethe cycling unit used for synchronizing the other unitsthe master programmer controlled loop sequencingthe reader controlled an IBM punch-card readerthe printer controlled an IBM card punchthe constant transmitter, and three function tables.
If one of the numbers had fewer than 10 digits, the operation was faster. So a division or square root took up to cycles, or 28, microseconds—a rate of 35 per second. If the result had fewer than ten digits, it was obtained faster. Special high-reliability tubes were not available until Most of these failures, however, occurred during the warm-up and cool-down periods, when the tube heaters and cathodes were under the most thermal stress.
According to an interview in with Eckert, "We had a tube fail about every two days and we could locate the problem within 15 minutes.
Programming[ edit ] ENIAC could be programmed to perform complex sequences of operations, including loops, branches, and subroutines.
However, instead of the stored program computers that exist today, ENIAC was just a large collection of arithmetic machines, which originally had programs hard coded into the machines [27] by a combination of plugboard wiring and three portable function tables containing ten-way switches each.
Due to the complexity of mapping programs onto the machine, programs were only changed after huge numbers of tests of the current program.
This was followed by a period of verification and debugging, aided by the ability to execute the program step by step. Historians had at first mistaken them for "Refrigerator Ladies", i.
The job of computers was to produce the numeric result of mathematical formulas needed for a scientific study, or an engineering project. They usually did so with a mechanical calculator. This was one of the few technical job categories available to women at that time. Though contemporaries considered programming a clerical task and did not publicly recognize the programmers' impact on the successful operation and announcement of ENIAC, [36] McNulty, Jennings, Snyder, Wescoff, Bilas, and Lichterman have since been recognized for their contributions to computing.
The labor shortage created by World War II helped enable the entry of women into the field. For example, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics said in"It is felt that enough greater return is obtained by freeing the engineers from calculating detail to overcome any increased expenses in the computers' salaries.
The engineers admit themselves that the girl computers do the work more rapidly and accurately than they would. This is due in large measure to the feeling among the engineers that their college and industrial experience is being wasted and thwarted by mere repetitive calculation". Among these were several women, including Gloria Ruth Gordon. Scientists involved in the original nuclear bomb development used massive groups of people doing huge numbers of calculations "computers" in the terminology of the time to investigate the distance that neutrons would likely travel through various materials.
The success of this project showed the value of Monte Carlo methods in science. Elizabeth Snyder and Betty Jean Jennings were responsible for developing the demonstration trajectory program, although Herman and Adele Goldstine took credit for it.
None of the women involved in programming the machine or creating the demonstration were invited to the formal dedication nor to the celebratory dinner held afterwards.
It was formally accepted by the U. Army Ordnance Corps in July There, on July 29,it was turned on and was in continuous operation until The freeze on design in meant that the computer design would lack some innovations that soon became well-developed, notably the ability to store a program. Eckert and Mauchly started work on a new design, to be later called the EDVACwhich would be both simpler and more powerful.
Von Neumann is perhaps most famous infamous? Once the computer's program was represented electronically, modifications to that program could happen as fast as the computer could compute.
EDVAC Image taken originally from The Image Server ( Javier Vega ppt video online download
In fact, computer programs could now modify themselves while they ran such programs are called self-modifying programs. This introduced a new way for a program to fail: Today, one of the most notable characteristics of a computer is the fact that its ability to be reprogrammed allows it to contribute to a wide variety of endeavors, such as the following completely unrelated fields: By the end of the 's computers were no longer one-of-a-kind hand built devices owned only by universities and government research labs.
Eckert and Mauchly left the University of Pennsylvania over a dispute about who owned the patents for their invention. They decided to set up their own company.
Many people still confuse a picture of a reel-to-reel tape recorder with a picture of a mainframe computer. IBM grew so dominant that the federal government pursued anti-trust proceedings against them from to notice the pace of our country's legal system. You might wonder what type of event is required to dislodge an industry heavyweight. In IBM's case it was their own decision to hire an unknown but aggressive firm called Microsoft to provide the software for their personal computer PC.
This lucrative contract allowed Microsoft to grow so dominant that by the year their market capitalization the total value of their stock was twice that of IBM and they were convicted in Federal Court of running an illegal monopoly. The first was called time sharing because the computer gave each user a tiny sliver of time in a round-robin fashion. Perhaps users would be simultaneously logged on, each typing on a teletype such as the following: The Teletype was the standard mechanism used to interact with a time-sharing computer A teletype was a motorized typewriter that could transmit your keystrokes to the mainframe and then print the computer's response on its roll of paper.
You typed a single line of text, hit the carriage return button, and waited for the teletype to begin noisily printing the computer's response at a whopping 10 characters per second.
On the left-hand side of the teletype in the prior picture you can observe a paper tape reader and writer i. Here's a close-up of paper tape: Three views of paper tape After observing the holes in paper tape it is perhaps obvious why all computers use binary numbers to represent data: Something which can only take two states is very easy to manufacture, control, and sense.
In the case of paper tape, the hole has either been punched or it has not. Electro-mechanical computers such as the Mark I used relays to represent data because a relay which is just a motor driven switch can only be open or closed. The earliest all-electronic computers used vacuum tubes as switches: Transistors replaced vacuum tubes because they too could act as switches but were smaller, cheaper, and consumed less power.
Paper tape has a long history as well. It was first used as an information storage medium by Sir Charles Wheatstone, who used it to store Morse code that was arriving via the newly invented telegraph incidentally, Wheatstone was also the inventor of the accordion. The alternative to time sharing was batch mode processing, where the computer gives its full attention to your program. In exchange for getting the computer's full attention at run-time, you had to agree to prepare your program off-line on a key punch machine which generated punch cards.
An IBM Key Punch machine which operates like a typewriter except it produces punched cards rather than a printed sheet of paper University students in the 's bought blank cards a linear foot at a time from the university bookstore.
Each card could hold only 1 program statement. To submit your program to the mainframe, you placed your stack of cards in the hopper of a card reader. Your program would be run whenever the computer made it that far. You often submitted your deck and then went to dinner or to bed and came back later hoping to see a successful printout showing your results.
Obviously, a program run in batch mode could not be interactive. But things changed fast. By the 's a university student would typically own his own computer and have exclusive use of it in his dorm room. A microprocessor uP is a computer that is fabricated on an integrated circuit IC. Computers had been around for 20 years before the first microprocessor was developed at Intel in The micro in the name microprocessor refers to the physical size.
Intel didn't invent the electronic computer. But they were the first to succeed in cramming an entire computer on a single chip IC. In they were approached by Busicom, a Japanese manufacturer of high performance calculators these were typewriter sized units, the first shirt-pocket sized scientific calculator was the Hewlett-Packard HP35 introduced in Busicom wanted Intel to produce 12 custom calculator chips: But integrated circuits were and are expensive to design and this approach would have required Busicom to bear the full expense of developing 12 new chips since these 12 chips would only be of use to them.
A typical Busicom desk calculator But a new Intel employee Ted Hoff convinced Busicom to instead accept a general purpose computer chip which, like all computers, could be reprogrammed for many different tasks like controlling a keyboard, a display, a printer, etc.
Intel argued that since the chip could be reprogrammed for alternative purposes, the cost of developing it could be spread out over more users and hence would be less expensive to each user. The general purpose computer is adapted to each new purpose by writing a program which is a sequence of instructions stored in memory which happened to be Intel's forte.
Busicom agreed to pay Intel to design a general purpose chip and to get a price break since it would allow Intel to sell the resulting chip to others. But development of the chip took longer than expected and Busicom pulled out of the project. Intel knew it had a winner by that point and gladly refunded all of Busicom's investment just to gain sole rights to the device which they finished on their own. Thus became the Intelthe first microprocessor uP.
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Photo Source: Leslie D. Montano
Map Source: Bethany World Prayer Center
People Name: Hui
10/40 Window: Yes
World Population: 14,061,000
Primary Language: Chinese, Mandarin
Primary Religion: Islam
Christian Adherents: 0.00 %
Evangelicals: 0.00 %
Scripture: Complete Bible
Online Audio NT: No
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
People Cluster: Chinese-Hui
Affinity Bloc: East Asian Peoples
Progress Level:
The Hui are originally from China, where they comprise the largest of China's Muslim nationalities.
The Hui trace their ancestry back to Muslim traders, soldiers, and officials who came to China during the seventh through the fourteenth centuries. The Muslims settled and married local Han Chinese women.
There were two later major Hui immigrations, the first during the mid-seventeenth century and the second during the Communist takeover of China in 1949. Many Hui, however, may have moved to Malaysia with the hope of establishing overseas branches of Chinese businesses.
Today, the Chinese in Malaysia number as the largest immigrant group. Many are Buddhists who have had difficulty fitting into Malay society; the Hui have been more easily accepted because the Malay and the Hui share the Muslim faith.
At one time, the Hui may have been farmers and estate laborers, but today they have begun to work more in commerce, industry, and the service sector. Nearly all Hui live in or around the cities and many work in restaurants, butcheries, industry, mining, and trade.
The life of the Hui generally revolves around the mosque and its activities. Malay law defines a Malay as "a person belonging to any Malay race who habitually speaks the Malay language and professes the Muslim religion." Even the bonds of common religion cannot stretch beyond certain limitations. In the case of the Chinese Muslims, their differences of origin persist. These differences are reinforced through their position in the economic structure and by the formal institution of the Chinese Muslim Association.
The ethnic-Chinese of Malaysia, including the Hui, maintain their own schools and social, economic, and political organizations. As of 1995, sixty Chinese secondary schools existed in the country. These schools use Mandarin and English as the medium of instruction. They do not qualify for government grants and must exist through donations from the Chinese community.
Most Malaysian jobs are generated by the government. Applicants for these jobs must demonstrate competence in speaking the Malay language, Bahasa Malay. The Hui are considerably impacted through this requirement because, although they may know the language of the Malay, they do not speak it except under extreme circumstances.
In general, the Hui are energetic, aggressive, self-confident, and very business-minded. They have certain customs which distinguish them from other Chinese populations in Malaysia. For example, they are forbidden to eat pork or the meat of horses, donkeys, mules, or any wild animal. Also, according to Muslim custom, Hui women are forbidden to marry non-Hui men; yet Hui men may marry non-Hui women who are willing to convert to Islamic practices. Family descent is traced through the father's line and families also are structured according the father's lineage.
Most Hui are Sunni Muslim, but they are among the least radical Muslims in the world. Malay Muslims are often disgusted with the Hui for their lack of depth as Muslims. Purdah (covering of the woman's entire body and head) has never existed among the Hui.
The Jesus film, Christian radio broadcasts, and the Scriptures are available to the Hui in their language.
Constitutional guarantees of religious freedom are under attack in Malaysia. It is illegal to convert Muslims, but Muslims may proselytize whomever they choose. Therefore, the Hui are hesitant to convert to Christianity, for fear of persecution.
The Muslims have militant missions organizations, or dakwah, in Malaysia, which symbolize Islamic unity but permit the exclusion of "undesirable ones, such as the Chinese Muslims." The Hui need to find their identity in Christ who will never reject them.
* Pray that the Malaysian government will allow the Gospel to be preached without restriction.
* Pray that the Gospel message will fill the airwaves of Malaysia via radio.
* Pray that God will give the Hui believers boldness to share the love of Jesus with their friends and families.
* Pray that Bibles and other Christian materials will be distributed among the Hui.
* Ask God to raise up prayer teams who will begin breaking up the spiritual soil of Malaysia through worship and intercession.
* Pray that strong local churches will be raised up among the Hui.
Text Source: Bethany World Prayer Center
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What Happens to My Movies and TV Shows After Apple Shuts Down iTunes?
Apple announced this week that after an 18-year run it was shutting down iTunes, the app that helped transform the company from the guys who made those weird computers very few people owned into the center of the digital universe. In the new macOS Catalina, Apple is “replacing iTunes with its popular entertainment apps — Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and the Apple TV app.” R.I.P. iTunes. Or maybe that should be RiP iTunes. They never did capitalize that ‘i’ for whatever reason.
While some might feel some brand loyalty for iTunes, or a sense of nostalgia when recalling the days when the iTunes store was an incredible new way to instantly purchase music online, most people don’t really care what you call the program where they watch and listen to stuff. (Although they might get a tiny bit annoyed that they have to juggle three different apps instead of just one.) What they really care about is all the stuff they purchased on iTunes through the decades. Where is it going to go? Do you have to do anything to keep it? Will it vanish if you’re not careful?
The short answer is no. When Apple TV is up and running (and iTunes is laid to rest once and for all) what ever films and TV shows you own will be shifted from the library section of iTunes to the library section of Apple TV. And yes, it’s just Apple TV for both movies and TV shows; there isn’t an Apple Movies app. At least not yet; Apple loves making new apps.
The new macOS launches in the fall. Expect it around the same time Apple will begin its new streaming service Apple TV+, the tech giant’s first foray into the world of original content.
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LemUncloak(ed): The True Identity of Lem Lemoncloak
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Who among us hasn’t wondered at the true identity of the charming Lem Lemoncloak? One of the leaders of the Brotherhood without Banners, Lem appears on the page with no true name and no history, although we have names and stories for many of his fellows, including several of far less significance to the narrative. Some time ago a chance combination of musings inspired by the questions of fellow posters at westeros.org led me to connect Lem with another character whose name is mentioned but once and who is alluded to on only one other occasion. What would lead one to connect Lem with Ser Richard Lonmouth, erstwhile squire and companion of Prince Rhaegar Targaryen? To be honest, at first it was nothing more than the colour of his cloak combined with the conviction that the knight of skull and kisses is meant to be significant. But it turns out that there are quite a few textual hints that support the connection. While I initially laid this theory out on my own, much credit must be given to posters at westeros who picked up this cracked pot and ran with it. I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that with their help, this pot will now hold water.
In ASoS chapter 43, the Ghost of High Heart demands payment for her news:
“A skin of wine for my dreams, and for my news a kiss from the great oaf in the yellow cloak…His mouth will taste of lemons and mine of bones“
Earlier, the GoHH was consulted regarding Lord Beric’s whereabouts. At that meeting, the little woman who speaks of everyone in terms of their sigils and representations of their Houses, had this exchange with Lem:
“Dreams,” grumbled Lem Lemoncloak, “what good are dreams? Fish women and drowned crows. I had a dream myself last night. I was kissing this tavern wench I used to know. Are you going to pay me for that, old woman?”
“The wench is dead,” the woman hissed. “Only worms may kiss her now.” ASoS, chapter 17
With the bard Tom o’ Sevens the connecting reference at both meetings is a song. For Lem … kisses.
The arms of House Lonmouth have been described as “quartered of six: red lips strewn on yellow, yellow skulls strewn on black.” It was the connection of kisses, skulls (bones) and yellow with Lem which provided the “aha!” But the connections do not end there.
When Arya first meets him, she thinks he has the look of a soldier:
The man beside him stood a good foot taller, and had the look of a soldier. A longsword and dirk hung from his studded leather belt, rows of overlapping steel rings were sewn onto his shirt, and his head was covered by a black iron half-helm shaped like a cone. He had bad teeth and a bushy brown beard, but it was his hooded yellow cloak that drew the eye. Thick and heavy, and stained here with grass and there with blood, frayed along the bottom and patched with deerskin on the right shoulder, the greatcloak gave the big man the look of some huge yellow bird. ASoS, chapter 13
From lack of direct reference, it appears that he was not one of the original company that set out from King’s Landing with Lord Beric, but one of those who joined the Brotherhood in the Riverlands. Yet he does make a possibly revealing comment in this exchange:
Anguy the Archer said, “We’re king’s men.”
Arya frowned. “Which king?”
“King Robert,” said Lem, in his yellow cloak. ASoS, chapter 13
How to explain a large man loyal to Robert who has the look of a soldier, wears a distinctive yellow cloak and was living in the Riverlands prior to Lord Beric’s mission? Let’s take a look at the bare facts of Richard Lonmouth. We know that he was once Prince Rhaegar’s squire and companion:
Myles Mooton was Prince Rhaegar’s squire, and Richard Lonmouth after him. When they won their spurs, he knighted them himself, and they remained his close companions. ASoS, chapter 8
We also know that House Lonmouth was a stormlands house, and that Ser Richard was a one-time drinking companion to the Lord of the Stormlands, Robert Baratheon:
The storm lord drank down the knight of skulls and kisses in a wine-cup war. ASoS, chapter 24
Knowing Robert’s reputation as a prodigious drinker, Ser Richard must have been of a similar bent, to engage him so. Lem is a large man also known to enjoy his drink:
Lem Lemoncloak pushed forward. He and Greenbeard were the only men there tall enough to look the Hound in the eye. ASoS, chapter 34
“You must have been drunk, or asleep.”
“Us? Drunk?” Tom drank a long draught of ale. “Never.” ASoS, chapter 13
We are never told which side Ser Richard joined Robert’s Rebellion on. Myles Mooton fought for the Targaryens and was killed at Stoney Sept by Robert Baratheon himself. Even the last we hear of Lonmouth doesn’t give a clear indication. Following the appearance of the Knight of the Laughing Tree at the Harrenhal tourney:
That night at the great castle, the storm lord and the knight of skulls and kisses each swore they would unmask him, and the king himself urged men to challenge him, declaring that the face behind the helm was no friend of his … The king was wroth and even sent his son the dragon prince to seek the man, but all they ever found was his painted shield. ASoS, chapter 24
Here we have no clear indication of which House he would side with: that of his friend and mentor Rhaegar Targaryen or that of his drinking buddy and overlord Robert Baratheon. But perhaps the words of House Lonmouth might be a hint that Ser Richard did indeed take a side.
In his role of hangman for the Brotherhood, Lem is carrying out sentences based on a choice. In the case of Merret Frey, Lem gives the choice to Lady Stoneheart:
“She don’t speak,” said the big man in the yellow cloak. “You bloody bastards cut her throat too deep for that. But she remembers.” He turned to the dead woman and said. “What do you say, m’lady? Was he part of it?” ASoS, Epilogue
At Brienne’s “trial” the choice is given by the northman, while the sentence is carried out by Lem:
The northman said, “She says that you must choose. Take the sword and slay the Kingslayer, or be hanged for a betrayer. The sword or the noose, she says. Choose, she says. Choose.” AFfC, chapter 42
Lem is involved in choices being offered by the BwB, while there is also enough evidence to speculate he has made other fateful choices in his past. While “choice” can be seen as a major theme of ASoIaF, the fact that it is prominently featured in the house words of a minor house seems almost like a flag saying “look closely here”! Looking closely in this case has certainly led to some interesting theorizing.
Treading into speculative territory with the theme of choice, I’m going to suggest that Richard chose his overlord, Robert Baratheon and fought on his behalf during the Rebellion. Just after Arya, Gendry and Hot Pie are taken in by the BwB the company arrives at the Inn of the Kneeling Man. Here the young people are given ale by the innkeeper’s wife because she has no milk or clean water to offer:
“…the river water tastes of war, with all the dead men drifting downstream. If I served you a cup of soup full of dead flies, would you drink it?”
“Arry would,” said Hot Pie. “I mean, Squab.”
“So would Lem,” offered Anguy with a sly smile. ASoS, chapter 13
Why would Anguy say such a thing? Could it be that Lem once drifted in the river with the dead? Much later the Elder Brother on the Quiet Isle tells Brienne his story of being left for dead in the river after the Battle of the Trident, and washing up downriver, alive and reborn to a new life. Could something similar have happened to Lem?
Later, Lem reveals some local knowledge that just might indicate he was in the area as these events occurred:
“Lord Lychester’s sons died in Robert’s Rebellion,” grumbled Lem. “Some on one side, some on t’other. He’s not been right in the head since.” ASoS, chapter 17
And finally at the Peach, the brothel in Stoney Sept where Robert may have taken refuge before the battle, Tansy has this to say to Lem:
“…Lem is that you? Still wearing the same ratty cloak are you? I know why you never wash it, I do. You’re afraid all the piss will wash out and we’ll see you’re really a knight o’ the Kingsguard!” ASoS, chapter 29
If Lem is Richard Lonmouth, he might have been present at Stoney Sept with Robert and be known to Tansy from that event. If she had knowledge of him being a knight in service to the man who went on to become the king, it might well explain her “Kingsguard” joke. But why vanish from the page then? Speculation brings us back to AFfC, and Brienne’s POV. In chapter 25 Septon Meribald describes to Brienne, Pod and Ser Hyle the inner turmoil of the broken man.
“…even a man who has survived a hundred fights can break in his hundred-and-first. Brothers watch their brothers die, fathers lose their sons, friends see their friends trying to hold their entrails in after they’ve been gutted by an axe … They take a wound, and when that’s half-healed they take another … And one day they look around and realize all their friends and kin are gone … And the knights come down on them, faceless men clad all in steel, and the iron thunder of their charge seems to fill the world … And the man breaks.”
Meribald makes it clear that anyone can break, at any time. Every man has his limit and it’s just possible Ser Richard reached it in the aftermath of the Trident. Two references make me believe this could be what happened to Lem:
“Bugger that,” said Lem Lemoncloak. “He’s our god too, and you owe us for your bloody lives. And what’s false about him? Might be your Smith can mend a broken sword, but can he heal a broken man?” ASoS, chapter 39
“You are not the only one with wounds, Lady Brienne. Some of my brothers were good men when this began…” AFfC, chapter 42
I’ve already suggested that Anguy’s “sly” comment may indicate that Lem went into the river with the dead at one time. Let’s suppose that Richard Lonmouth went into the river after the Battle of the Trident, as the Elder Brother did. If he was fished out and nursed back to health by some kind soul, it would have been some time before he was able to get news of what had happened in the battle and afterwards. Would he have been devastated to know that his friend the Prince had been killed by his overlord? Would the guilt of his choice have weighed heavily on him? Certainly that would be enough to cause a break. But I think there’s even more at play here. I’m speculating that Ser Richard chose the winning side, so why wouldn’t he have emerged at some point to claim his reward from his overlord and new King? Assuming Lem is Ser Richard, I think the explanation behind his abiding hatred of Lannisters might be the final piece of the puzzle. We don’t for sure know why Lem hates Lannisters so much, or if Richard Lonmouth was ever married. But we do know that Lem Lemoncloak was married, and had a child:
“I want my wife and daughter back,” said the Hound. “Can your father give me that?” AFfC, chapter 42
Going right on assuming Lem and Richard are one and the same, I will posit that Richard Lonmouth’s family was in King’s Landing during the Rebellion. Perhaps his wife came from a loyalist family, perhaps they thought it would be a safe place to retreat to. But we know that when the Lannisters sacked the city there was no mercy for anyone, from the royal family down to the poorest smallfolk. Could his wife and daughter have been among the casualties? It might explain his need to hang “lions” and judging by his comment, his association of them with that act. Finally, Lannisters being the new good-family of his former overlord might make it once and for all impossible to come forward and publicly serve Robert.
Because a revelation of this sort would require a narrative purpose, we return to the Tourney of Harrenhal and the knight of skulls and kisses vow to unmask the knight of the laughing tree (whom most of us assume to be Lyanna Stark.) We know that GRRM uses thematic parallels frequently in his narrative. We also know that Arya Stark bears a resemblance to her aunt:
“Lyanna might have carried a sword, if my lord father had allowed it. You remind me of her sometimes. You even look like her.” AGoT, chapter 22
Looking at some of the interactions between Arya and Lem, one incident in particular stands out. When Arya learns that she is in truth the prisoner of the BwB, she attempts to flee:
…when she glanced back over her shoulder four of them were coming after her, Anguy and Harwin and Greenbeard racing side by side with Lem farther back, his big yellow cloak flapping behind him as he rode. ASoS, chapter 17
It’s easy enough to imagine a similar scene with Lyanna pursued over similar ground by a group including Ser Richard Lonmouth. Later, almost like a sly nod to this possibility Tom sings to Arya:
Tom winked at her as he sang:
And how she smiled and how she laughed,
the maiden of the tree.
She spun away and said to him,
No featherbed for me.
I’ll wear a gown of golden leaves,
And bind my hair with grass.
But you can be my forest love,
and me your forest lass.
ASoS, chapter 17
Here then we arrive at a possible narrative purpose for Lem being Richard Lonmouth. He might be able to shed light of Rhaegar and Lyanna’s first interaction, the reason Rhaegar crowned Lyanna QoLaB and possibly (if he remained in the Prince’s confidence) events that came after. At the very least he would be one of the few attendees of the Harrenhal tourney who is still alive. This would place him in the same category as the elusive Howland Reed of One Who Knows Much and More.
In conclusion, Ser Richard Lonmouth, whose house colours are black and yellow, is never mentioned after his cameo at the Tourney of Harrenhal. During the Wot5K an outlaw of no known name or history appears in the Riverlands wearing a distinctive yellow cloak of heavy (and most likely at one time, expensive) cloth. In his arc, Lem is associated with kisses and choices, both known motifs of House Lonmouth. Based on these associations, a connection between the two can be made. Close reading further allows us to enter into some speculation to fill in the details of the intervening years. Finally, as to the significance of this theory, if he was a part of the search for the knight of the laughing tree, and some revelation was made, Ser Richard could be possessed of interesting insight into the story of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark.
Addendum, December 2014:
With new information now available from TWoIaF, the Supreme Court of Westeros taking up the case, and E09 of Radio Westeros presenting the theory in audio format, the time seems right for a short addendum. TWoIaF tells us that Ser Richard Lonmouth was among Rhaegar’s supporters at court when there was an obvious divide between Rhaegar and Aerys:
Prince Rhaegar’s support came from the younger men at court, including Lord Jon Connington, Ser Myles Mooton of Maidenpool, and Ser Richard Lonmouth. The Dornishmen who had come to court with the Princess Elia were in the prince’s confidence as well, particularly Prince Lewyn Martell, Elia’s uncle and a Sworn Brother of the Kingsguard. But the most formidable of all Rhaegar’s friends and allies in King’s Landing was surely Ser Arthur Dayne, the Sword of the Morning.
Since this description comes during a discussion of court politics and conspiration around the time of the Tourney of Harrenhal, the implication seems to be that Lonmouth supported regime change. Next from TWoIaF is the strong hint that Lonmouth accompanied Rhaegar into the Riverlands on that fateful mission that resulted in the disappearance of Lyanna Stark:
Let’s revisit Ser Barristan’s information: “Myles Mooton was Prince Rhaegar’s squire, and Richard Lonmouth after him. When they won their spurs, he knighted them himself, and they remained his close companions” With that in mind, combined with the information in TWoIaF, we can surmise that the half dozen companions were most likely Arthur Dayne and Oswell Whent (as previously revealed in the WoIaF app) Mooton and Lonmouth (both identified as close companions of the Prince on more than one occasion) and possibly Connington and Prince Lewyn Martell, whom TWoIaF indicates were also strong supporters of Rhaegar.
Given the outcome of the Rhaegar and Lyanna situation, with Aerys executing Rickard and Brandon Stark and calling for the heads of two of his Lords Paramount, we propose that Richard Lonmouth chose Robert in the Rebellion in order to effect that regime change it was earlier implied he supported. Remember that quite early on Rhaegar was well out of things and the Rebellion was technically against Aerys, aimed at removing an increasingly mad tyrant from power. Rhaegar’s eventual involvement– no doubt out of a sense of duty to his House and perhaps an effort to safeguard his children in King’s Landing– would play right into the themes of choice and the broken man that were identified earlier.
For the record it doesn’t seem like we’ll have to wait too long to put this theory to the test. Last we saw of the Riverlands in ADwD, one person who likely knew Richard Lonmouth was on a collision course with Lem Lemoncloak and is a strong candidate for a reveal. When Jaime Lannister resurfaces he may find himself in for a surprise reunion with someone from his past.
ASoIaF, BwB, Lem Lemoncloak, Lyanna Stark, Rhaegar Targaryen, Richard Lonmouth, Robert Baratheon, Tourney of Harrenhal
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Vol 9 No 10: October 2015 /
A hospital based pilot study on Epstein-Barr virus in suspected infectious mononucleosis pediatric patients in India
Madhuravasal Krishnan Janani Larsen and Toubro Microbiology Research Centre, Chennai, India
Jambulingam Malathi Larsen and Toubro Microbiology Research Centre, Chennai, India
Andal Appaswamy Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital (KKCTH), Nungambakkam, Chennai, India
Nishi Rani Singha Larsen and Toubro Microbiology Research Centre, Chennai, India
Hajib Nariharirao Madhavan Larsen and Toubro Microbiology Research Centre, Chennai, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.6199
Keywords: infectious mononucleosis, Epstein-Barr virus, polymerase chain reaction
Introduction: Infectious mononucleosis (IM) caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is commonly diagnosed by detection of antibodies in the patient’s sera. Differentiation of acute from chronic and differential diagnosis of EBV-induced IM from IM-like syndrome caused by human cytomegalovirus (CMV) is important. The objective of this study was to standardize and use polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for diagnosis of EBV and evaluate it against enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Methodology: ELISA for detection of IgM and IgG antibodies to viral capsid antigen (VCA) and PCR targeting the VCA and EBNA1 gene of EBV and mtrII gene of CMV were performed on180 peripheral blood samples collected from 180 patients with suspected IM. The analytical sensitivity of PCR was evaluated against that of ELISA.
Results: Using the standard serological profile as the reference, the EBV-VCA gene was detected in 41 (95%) of 45 samples collected from patients with early primary infections, in 41 (54%) of 75 with recent primary infections, and in7 (17%) of 39 with past infections. The result of VCA PCR was statistically significant in virus detection during early or primary stage of infection. Nineteen (49%) EBV-seropositive samples were positive for CMV by PCR. All control samples tested negative for both VCA and EBNA1by PCR.
Conclusions: VCA PCR is sensitive for the detection of EBV DNA in the early or primary stage of infection and can be considered a reliable method to rule out the cross-reactivity and differential diagnosis of EBV-induced IM from IM-like syndrome.
Janani MK, Malathi J, Appaswamy A, Singha NR, Madhavan HN (2015) A hospital based pilot study on Epstein-Barr virus in suspected infectious mononucleosis pediatric patients in India. J Infect Dev Ctries 9:1133-1138. doi: 10.3855/jidc.6199
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CHAT: Re: Indigo (was: Orange)
Muke Tever <[log in to unmask]>
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 16:56:39 -0400
From: "Christophe Grandsire" <[log in to unmask]>
>> First time I ran across the idea that there's seven colours in the
>> rainbow was in a school book which claimed that, actually, there are
>> only six colours in it - indigo being a kind of blue.
>Grr... I hate this kind of remarks. Saying that indigo is a kind of blue is
>like saying that orange is a kind of red or green is a kind of blue. The fact
>that the Japanese didn't have a separate word for green and blue (both being
>aoi) doesn't mean that green and blue are the same colour, nor that the
>Japanese can't make the difference (they can, as well as anybody else). Indigo
>is *not* a kind of blue. Blue stops on the spectrum where indigo begins. That's
>the definition of the colour and no other. What you perceive is something else,
>and you may not perceive the difference between blue and indigo, or just
>learned the word so late that you're used to call "blue" what in reality should
>be called "indigo". Yet indigo exists as a separate colour and it is unfair to
>put it down as "a kind of blue". It's not a kind of blue to me. To me it's
>simply the colour that goes between blue and purple (which are not connected to
>me), just like green goes between yellow and blue or orange between red and
>yellow.
Maybe this is so in French but not English? (I am just thinking here, I may be
way off.)
"Indigo" is not a commonly used color word at all IME--the only contexts I hear
it in are as a member of "ROY G BIV" and as a dye.
As for not being "a kind of blue", the following sentence should be possible,
though I've never heard anyone say something like it:
*That's not blue, it's indigo!
However I did have a conversation last week with a cow orker wearing a dark blue
(indigo if you like) bandanna... another cow orker called it "purple" (which it
really wasn't it all) and he said:
It's not purple, it's blue!
And of course it's not that people can't tell the difference--it's just that it
doesn't enter into their basic classifications, just like with "aoi". For a
time I experimented with using separate "basic" words for light blue ("sky
[blue]") and dark blue ("indigo") and it was quite an experience... All of a
sudden so many things I thought of as monochromatic became patterns of color!
*Muke!
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Chapter 922 Tempering The Heart In The Mortal World
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Ripples arose in space while Chen Xi's figure had vanished from West Radiance Peak.
"Little Junior Brother has left?"
"Even though I knew since the beginning that he would do this, that feeling of being left behind still makes me irritated."
"There's nothing you can do about it even if you're irritated. Ling Bai, Master has already clearly instructed us to work hard and cultivate because so long as we're all safe, only then would he have no worries."
"Alas, I know. Wasn't he like exactly like this when we fought our way from the Darchu Dynasty to the Dark Reverie? I'm just slightly displeased. I'll surely have a nice fight with him if he dares to do this again!"
"The crux is whether you're able to defeat Master?"
"Err... Mu Kui! I'll beat you up first!"
"Stop arguing, I'm hungry."
At the peak of West Radiance Peak, Huo Molei, Ling Bai, Mu Kui, A'Man, Bai Kui, Chen Yan, and the others stared blankly at the place Chen Xi left from, and they revealed complicated expressions.
"I'll go cook." Suddenly, Mortis spoke, and he turned and left as soon as he finished. Moreover, his bearing was cold and murderous, and he didn't seem like he was going to cook but as if he was rushing to the battlefield.
Everyone couldn't help but feel a slightly strange feeling when they saw this.
Before he left, Chen Xi had instructed Mortis to take good care of everyone, and everyone hadn't taken this seriously, yet they never expected that Mortis would actually start carrying out his duty.
But this disturbance caused their displeasure towards Chen Xi to reduce greatly.
In the quiet and beautiful courtyard at the bank of Sword Purification Pool.
This was the residence of Chen Xi, and it ought to be empty upon Chen Xi's departure. Yet now, a tall figure in an apricot yellow robe suddenly appeared within it.
Surprisingly, it was Chen Xi's clone.
Looks like there's no need for me to make an appearance. They won't be leaving West Radiance Peak... As he muttered, Chen Xi's clone vanished once more.
Beneath the clear and bright sky, there was a treasured vessel crushing the layer of clouds as it flew with extreme speed.
"You left your clone and the Star Manor behind because you're worried you might perish this time?" The tiny cauldron asked abruptly.
"If I lose the bet, then I have to kill myself." At the stern of the vessel, Chen Xi crossed his arms before his chest while he lay there lazily, and he said casually, "Doing this can be considered to be leaving a way out for myself."
"Then you're worried your woman will marry Bing Shitian?" The tiny cauldron continued.
"I've never stopped believing in Xiuyi, but I just don't believe Bing Shitian. He's someone that'll stop at nothing to get what he wants, and I can't trust him." Chen Xi replied calmly.
The tiny cauldron didn't say anything further.
Chen Xi asked curiously instead. "Senior, around what realm is your current strength at?"
"It's at least enough to save your life." The tiny cauldron replied very vaguely, but Chen Xi was already extremely satisfied.
Three months later.
The treasured vessel slowly stopped outside Autumn Sun City.
Autumn Sun City was an ancient city with a history that could be traced back to the primeval times, and it was practically constructed during the same period as the Heavenflow Dao Sect.
At the side of this ancient city was one of the 10 great immortal sects that were renowned throughout the world - the Heavenflow Dao Sect.
Autumn Sun City was very prosperous. Its straight streets led in all directions within the sky while row upon row of pavilions stood within the city like trees in a forest. Merely the cultivators that lived here permanently were over a million in number, causing it to be densely populated and extremely prosperous.
Presently, the Heavenflow Dao Sect was already the leading power amongst the 10 great immortal sects, and its possessed monstrous might, whereas Autumn Sun City that neighbored the Heavenflow Dao Sect became renowned along with it, causing Autumn Sun City to become a cultivation paradise for those cultivators wished to pay their respects to the Heavenflow Dao Sect.
When Chen Xi put away the treasured vessel and entered into Autumn Sun City, the first feeling he had was that it was densely populated. Everywhere that met his eyes was a dense mass of people that flowed endlessly like a stream, and waves of clamorous noise assaulted his face, causing the city to seem extremely bustling.
"Haha! Brother Yun, I didn't expect you to actually come here as well."
"Oh, how could I miss such a grand event? Bing Shitian and Qing Xiuyi were renowned throughout the world a few thousands of years ago, and they're going to be united as Dao Companions now. If such a rare opportunity is missed, then I would regret it my entire lifetime."
"You're right. I heard that not only would the great figures of the 10 great immortal sects be gathered for this grand event, there'll even be distinguished guests coming from the mysterious Unknown Lands and the Saintly Land of Ascension."
"Yes, it's precisely because of this that I came a year earlier, yet I never expected that there would actually be so many Fellow Daoists that had the same thought as me and came so early."
"Actually, it's the same. Without an invitation personally written by Lord Bing Shitian, no one has the qualification to head to the Heavenflow Dao Sect and observe the grand ceremony. Do you know? A single invitation has been raised to the point of costing 1,000 Immortal Stones in the black market!"
"Hiss! It can't be, right?"
"Why not? Even at such a price, there're still many people that are unable to get one even if they wanted to."
Chen Xi had his hands behind his back as he strolled through the bustling streams of people, and his expression was tranquil and composed as he listened to the topics the crowd discussed.
Three days later.
Within a restaurant in Autumn Sun City.
Chen Xi sat near the window while he drank wine with a carefree bearing.
During these past three days, he'd roughly found out that the Heavenflow Dao Sect would be holding a grand ceremony to unite Bing Shitian and Qing Xiuyi as Dao Companions in around a year from now.
At that time, only those that possessed an invitation had the qualifications to enter the Heavenflow Dao Sect and personally watch the ceremony. Only great figures that were renowned in the world were capable of possessing an invitation, and as for ordinary people, they didn't have the slightest qualifications to participate in this grand event.
But even then, it still drew countless cultivators to come over from far and wide. Even though they were unable to participate in it, these cultivators weren't willing to miss such a grand event.
"Hey, did you hear? That Qing Xiuyi had a son for the Nine Radiance Sword Sect's Chen Xi many years ago! I have a feeling that the grand event this time will probably be unusual." Suddenly, a cultivator within the restaurant spoke in a low voice, and he spoke secretively.
"You only found out about it now? Most of the cultivators that came to Autumn Sun City this time know about it already." Another person grunted with indifference, and he seemed as if he knew everything in the world.
"Oh? Then do you know that Chen Xi made a bet with Bing Shitian all those years ago?" The person that spoke earlier spoke once more with displeasure.
The second person was stunned and said, "What bet?"
"Yeah, what bet?" The others present here spoke in unison and with extreme curiosity.
The person that spoke first earlier smiled mysteriously and intentionally coughed dryly before he said, "The bet between the two of them is extremely simple. If Qing Xiuyi becomes Dao Companions with Bing Shitian, then Chen Xi will cripple his own cultivation before committing suicide, whereas if Bing Shitian loses, then he'll reduce himself to an ordinary person and leave himself to Chen Xi's will!"
"Is this true?"
"If it's really like that, then wouldn't they be deciding on a victor during the grand event this time?"
"My god! Isn't this too astounding? One of them is an Immortal that descended from the Immortal Dimension, whereas the other is a peerless genius that's renowned throughout the world, yet they actually made such a heavy vow because of a woman?"
Everyone was in an uproar, and all of them didn't dare believe it.
Amongst the people present, only Chen Xi had a calm expression.
Discussions like this were practically occurring all over Autumn Sun City at every single moment, and he'd already become used to it a long time ago, so he couldn't be said to feel anything from it. He was only able to faintly determine that such rumors were probably spread by those cultivators that had arrived at the Dark Reverie from the Primeval Battlefield along with him.
Because this bet was formed all those years ago in the Primeval Battlefield, and there were numerous witnesses at that time, so it was impossible to conceal it from everyone.
Chen Xi even knew that instead of desiring to observe the ceremony of Bing Shitian and Qing Xiuyi being united as Dao Companions, all of these people that had arrived at Autumn Sun City desired to see exactly who won the bet between him and Bing Shitian.
Or perhaps, both of these formed their reasons for coming here to Autumn Sun City.
But Chen Xi didn't care any longer. His objective was just to take Qing Xiuyi back, and anything else was utterly incapable of affecting his state of mind.
"Eh, that person looks like Chen Xi. I once saw him from afar in Blaze City all those years ago..." Right at this moment, a voice of surprise sounded out, and then Chen Xi felt a gaze descend onto him.
"What! Chen Xi?"
"Where?"
"He actually came early as well?"
Instantly, everyone was in an uproar. But when they looked towards the place where Chen Xi sat earlier, they noticed it was already empty.
On this day, the entire Autumn Sun City was madly spreading the news that Chen Xi had appeared here, and it caused the entire city to be stirred.
Unfortunately, when the cultivators in the city wanted to search for Chen Xi, they were utterly incapable of finding any trace of him, and he was like a flash of lightning that vanished without leaving anything behind.
The Heavenflow Dao Sect opened its doors and started welcoming the distinguished guests in.
For a time, the entire Autumn Sun City was seething with excitement. Unfortunately, most of the people didn't possess invitations, so they could only move about within Autumn Sun City and wait for the Heavenflow Dao Sect to spread the news.
On the other hand, those great figures that possessed invitations had arrived successively at the Heavenflow Dao Sect in the last year.
Within a secluded and quiet little courtyard, a young man pushed the door open and looked up to inspect the weather before swiftly walking into the bustling streets.
His figure was tall, his expression tranquil, and he wore green robes. He was like a scholar that had left home to travel the world, and his bearing was peaceful and indifferent. He didn't possess any imposing aura, so he naturally didn't draw the attention of others.
Or perhaps, it could be said that others were utterly incapable of noticing his existence because even though his footsteps seemed to be neither fast nor slow, it was like he was teleporting, causing others to be unable to lock onto his tracks.
This person was naturally Chen Xi.
During this past year, he hadn't cultivated and had just silently lived within Autumn Sun City like an extremely ordinary mortal. He only did two things every single day - stroll through the streets at night and return at dusk to sleep.
The muddy waves of the mortal world cleansed the Dao Heart, and his heart was already completely clear and tranquil.
Heavenflow Mountain Range. It really deserves to be an Immortal Paradise. After a short moment, Chen Xi stood before an expanse of luxuriant mountains. He looked at it from afar and saw that the mountain was imposing like a tiger. The sky was coiled with clear clouds of Immortal Energy and white cranes fluttered about within it; the ground was covered in spirit veins that emanated mists of spirit energy, causing it to be grand, magnificent, majestic, and lofty.
At the depths of this group of mountains was numerous peerlessly formidable auras that shot into the sky, and these auras formed into a variety of awe-inspiring imposing auras that enveloped the surroundings of the mountains.
Chen Xi knew that it was the place the Heavenflow Dao Sect resided.
Without any hesitation, Chen Xi strode forward.
His expression didn't carry any solemness, indignation, or resolution, nor did he reveal delight, an unrestrained bearing, or roar with laughter. There was only calmness, calmness that came from inside out.
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News » Regional
Mag's 99 reveals ambitious expansion plans to serve their fried chicken and Mexican food across B.C.
by Lindsay William-Ross/Vancouver Is Awesome
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Mag's 99 was a long-time fixture on the Sea to Sky Highway, serving up Squamish locals and visitors alike and gaining loyal fans of their eclectic mix of Mexican fare and fried chicken.
While Mag's 99 has moved on from their original location (which was in a converted KFC-Taco Bell, no less), the restaurant biz is still going strong – and in fact plans to expand on a pretty epic scale – with the launch of several food trucks and permanent locations across B.C.
You'll be able to find the Mag's 99 food truck in Squamish as of June 12 at the corner of Discovery and Industrial. They then plan to roll out a truck each in Tofino and Uculet by mid-July, Surrey by August 1, and Nanaimo by mid-August.
Additionally, Mag's 99 is aiming to get food trucks on the streets of Kelowna, Kamloops, and Prince George by spring 2020.
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When it comes to sit-down spots, Mag's 99 has already opened a Port Alberni Cantina location. Mag's 99 also plans to relocate the restaurant in Squamish this summer, and in Victoria and Surrey this fall.
Mag's is known for their crave-worthy fried chicken served up with fries and sides, and Mexican eats like loaded burritos, nachos, and quesadillas, as well as a little Canadiana with their poutine.
Stay tuned as Mag's 99 starts rolling out the fresh locations.
This article originally appeared here.
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- LTA Agency have teamed up with Oscar nominated director Florence Ayisi to make a cinematic tribute to professional African women footballers. READ MORE
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The Cameroonian striker Gaelle Enganamouit, Cote D’Ivoire’s forward Ines N’Rehy and the Cameroon winger Aboudi Onguene, have all been nominated for CAF Best African Women Player of the Year 2015 Award.
The list was unveiled at a CAF press conference in Abuja, Nigeria on Monday, December 14. The three players represented by LTA are part of a 5-player shortlist.
All three players participated in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada with Gaelle and Aboudi leading Cameroon past the group stage in a historic first final tournament appearance. In addition to that, Gaelle completed a great season in Swedish Damallsvenskan helping Eskilstuna United to second in the League and becoming the best goalscorer in Sweden with 18 League goals. The “shooting queen” has recently joined powerhouse and reigning Swedish champions FC Rosengård to wrap up a highly successful 2015.
Aboudi and Ines are teammates at FC Rossiyanka and were key in their club’s runner-up finish in the Russian League this past season to secure Rossiyanka’s automatic qualification to the UEFA Women’s Champions League 2016-2017. The two of them combined for 11 goals in the League with Aboudi providing 6 and Ines contributing with 5 to help the team.
The winners of all the CAF 2015 Awards will be decided by voting by CAF Football Media Committees, and the winners will be announced at the Glo-CAF Awards Gala on 7th of January 2016 in Abuja, Nigeria.
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When Worlds Collide- Lyme Disease
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by Edward McSweegan, Ph.D
Science is a powerful mechanism for examining, understanding—and to a degree—manipulating the world around us. Pseudoscience, on the other hand, is an imperfect lens through which reality can be distorted, and through which peoples’ perceptions of reality can be manipulated.
Science is difficult—made so by a dynamic, interlocking body of facts, theories, experiments, observations, and descriptive jargon. Pseudoscience requires only a willful suspension of disbelief. That is its appeal in popular culture: mere belief versus the drudgery of education and experimentation.
So what, you say? Two world views, existing in harmless separation. After all, are astronomers lying awake worrying about what astrologers are doing? Maybe they should be.
Pseudoscience can be a major source of illness, mortality, social unrest, ignorance, and financial loss. Pseudoscientific claims about vaccines, for example, have led to outbreaks of preventable diseases. AIDS denialism, homeopathy, and other non-science-based medical beliefs have injured and killed countless people.
Proponents of Creation Science continue to intimidate public school officials and cast doubt on everything from basic biology to astrophysics. Political and commercial opposition to climate science has led to lawsuits, investigations, hearings, harassment of individual scientists, and the production of sophisticated propaganda designed to cast doubt on the validity of the science and the veracity of the scientists.
Many practitioners of pseudoscience also are hard at work trying to merge the two worlds into one messy kaleidoscopic image in which science and pseudoscience are indistinguishable and, therefore, equal. A useful example of this phenomenon is the study of Lyme disease (LD). LD is a tick-borne bacterial infection discovered in Lyme, Connecticut in 1975. For complex social and scientific reasons, it quickly became a source of public hysteria and controversy.
Dissatisfied with conventional scientific explanations about the emergence of this new infection, and unhappy with what was perceived as inadequate medical care, many patients sought other explanations and alternative medical care. The end result was the formation of a parallel universe of self-described “Lyme literate” experts with their own professional society, treatment guidelines, funding, case definitions, specialty labs and clinics, journals, and annual meetings; along with a patient population that sought out such “experts,” supported them financially and politically, promoted their practices and beliefs, and relied on the Internet to promulgate pseudoscientific explanations and therapies inconsistent with modern microbiology, immunology, vector biology, epidemiology, and clinical medicine.
The appearance of two disparate sets of “experts,” and a small but vocal population of patient-activists who believe they are persistently infected with a common bacterium, gave credence to the idea that LD was “controversial.” A body of literature published by these alternative experts—consisting largely of letters, op-eds, and irreproducible data in open-access journals—furthered the impression of LD as a complex and controversial area of medicine. Naïve journalists added to that public impression through “fair and balanced” reports, writing about an infectious disease as if it were a policy debate. Worlds collided.
Then, things got worse. Unable to make headway against peer-reviewed science and evidence-based medicine, activists and their “Lyme literate” experts went on the attack. Academic investigators were threatened and harassed. Street theater protests and petitions were organized. Anonymous calls were made to employers, deans and editors. FOIA requests for email traffic were filed. Lawsuits were threatened against individuals and organizations.
Pushed by activists, Congress held hearings and the GAO was compelled to investigate Lyme research programs at CDC and NIH. Pseudoscientists denounced evidence-based treatment guidelines and standardized diagnostic procedures, and made sweeping claims of financial conflicts and conspiracies against government scientists and academic physicians.
Such tactics—detailed in some of the published articles listed below—were not without consequences for the larger public. In addition to creating needless worry and confusion about a common infection, activists’ antics wasted millions of dollars in repetitive clinical trials, public hearings, petty FOIA requests, and GAO investigations.
Valuable research time was taken up with having to respond to dubious claims made by activists, and to repeating and refuting experiments reported by various “Lyme literate” individuals. Perhaps worst of all, activists’ public accusations and lawsuits against the first available Lyme vaccine forced its withdrawal from the market: depriving at-risk individuals in Lyme-endemic areas of an effective means of protection, and discouraging development of new vaccines.
What may have begun as legitimate public advocacy about a new infectious agent has itself become a threat to public health.
The claims of LD activism are not supported by science and medicine. Their accusations have been found unwarranted. Their support for “Lyme literate” practitioners is unconscionable. Their doctors continue to conduct largely cash-based practices that often threaten patients financially, and pseudoscience-based practices that often threaten patients medically.
Science may triumph in the end. Until then, time is lost, resources are squandered, money is wasted, and lives are lost when worlds collide.
1. Bullying Borrelia: when the culture of science is under attack. Auwaerter PG, Melia MT. Trans Am Clin Climatol Assoc. 2012;123:79-89; discussion 89-90.
2. Antiscience and ethical concerns associated with advocacy of Lyme disease. Auwaerter PG, Bakken JS, Dattwyler RJ, Dumler JS, Halperin JJ, McSweegan E, Nadelman RB, O’Connell S, Shapiro ED, Sood SK, Steere AC, Weinstein A, Wormser GP. Lancet Infect Dis. 2011 Sep;11(9):713-9.
3. Scientific evidence and best patient care practices should guide the ethics of Lyme disease activism. Auwaerter PG, Bakken JS, Dattwyler RJ, Dumler JS, Halperin JJ, McSweegan E, Nadelman RB, O’Connell S, Sood SK, Weinstein A, Wormser GP. J Med Ethics. 2011 Feb;37(2):68-73.
4. Chronic Lyme disease: in defense of the scientific enterprise. Baker PJ. FASEB J. 2010 Nov;24(11):4175-7.
5. A critical appraisal of “chronic Lyme disease”. Feder HM Jr, Johnson BJ, O’Connell S, Shapiro ED, Steere AC, Wormser GP; Ad Hoc International Lyme Disease Group. N Engl J Med. 2007 Oct 4;357(14):1422-30. Review.
6. Unorthodox Alternative Therapies Marketed to Treat Lyme Disease. Lantos PM, Shapiro ED, Auwaerter PG, Baker PJ, Halperin JJ, McSweegan E, Wormser GP. Clin Infect Dis. 2015 Apr 6.
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Law Center and Americans for Responsible Solutions Release Second Commonsense Solutions Toolkit on Guns and Domestic Violence
Last updated October 9, 2014 .
One of the most overlooked aspects of the gun debate in America is the deadly connection between guns and domestic violence. As part of our ongoing partnership with Americans for Responsible Solutions, the Law Center has developed Commonsense Solutions: State Laws to Address Gun Violence Against Women. This toolkit for legislators and advocates both documents existing laws on guns and domestic violence and offers suggestions for commonsense gun laws to better protect victims of domestic violence.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we strongly believe that by implementing smart gun laws, we can reduce the number of domestic violence incidents that end in firearm-related deaths or injuries. While men and children can also be victims of domestic violence, women are particularly at risk.
Our newest Commonsense Solutions toolkit is a comprehensive legal resource that provides specifics on statutes and regulations and offers detailed proposals for smart laws that state legislators across the country can introduce to prevent domestic abusers from accessing guns. The policy recommendations, many of which address loopholes in current federal law, include:
Ensuring that anyone who has been convicted of violence against a dating partner cannot purchase or own guns. Current federal law contains loopholes where many abusers have access to guns because their relationships with their dating partners do not qualify as “domestic,” (e.g., they do not involve people who are married or cohabitating). States should broaden these laws to apply to protect a greater number of women in abusive relationships.
Closing the “stalker gap.” While people convicted of felony stalking are prohibited from buying or owning guns, those convicted of misdemeanor stalking are not. By prohibiting the purchase or possession of guns by anyone convicted of misdemeanor stalking or subject to a protective order against stalking, leaders at the state level can better protect victims of stalking.
Ensuring that individuals subject to temporary restraining orders can’t access guns. Temporary restraining orders cover the short period before a full court hearing, but current federal law only prohibits gun possession by abusers subject to full protective orders, leaving open a dangerous window for violence.
Identifying domestic abusers in the background check system used to purchase guns. By providing these records, states can ensure that these violent offenders cannot pass a background check.
“This toolkit will be an invaluable resource for lawmakers seeking to better protect women from gun violence,” says Law Center Executive Director Robyn Thomas. “Through our comprehensive review of existing state laws and concrete, commonsense policy suggestions, we provide legislators with the information they need to enact real and lasting change on this issue. Our partnership with Americans for Responsible Solutions provides us with a powerful opportunity to lead the way in the fight for smarter gun laws.”
Download the toolkit now to learn more about how smart gun laws can better protect victims of domestic violence.
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Cari B. Rincker
New York, NY Animal & Dog Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(212) 427-2049 535 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor
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Cari is a licensed attorney in the States of New York, Illinois, New Jersey, and Connecticut while being licensed in the District of Columbia. Cari is a general practitioner with concentrations in food/agriculture law, family/matrimonial law, civil litigation, estate planning and mediation. Rincker Law, PLLC has offices in New York City and Champaign, Illinois. Cari is a member of the Association for the Bar in the City of New York's Matrimonial Law Committee. Before starting Rincker Law, PLLC, Cari was an associate at Budd-Falen Law Offices, LLC in Cheyenne, Wyoming where her broad practice...
Michael Nikolas Manolakis
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Michael Manolakis joined FKMS in 2002 as an associate and immediately became a vital part of the personal injury department. Michael oversees a significant caseload of personal injury cases from inception through trial. He has earned a reputation as an outstanding trial attorney, often taking cases to trial that other firms would simply settle.
He works closely with a team of paralegals to insure those files are processed aggressively and efficiently. Michael has been handling personal injury and commercial litigations since his graduation from St. Johns University School of Law. He is also a seasoned criminal defense attorney handling many of...
Daniel Lev Migden
(212) 709-8394 110 Wall Street
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Jessica M. Semins
New York, NY Animal & Dog Law Attorney
(646) 397-6844 11 Broadway, Suite 615
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Steven A. Lee Esq.
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(212) 233-2100 42 Broadway 10th Floor
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(212) 859-5092 160 Broadway, 10th Floor East
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Accidents of all types. Traumatic Brain Injury. Will Contests. Fiduciary Irresponsibility. Nursing Home and Hospital Negligence. I am a passionate advocate for my clients, and communicate regularly with them. She maintains a small practice in order to provide individual, consistent service.
Theodore Oshman
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Adam Lawrence Aronson
(212) 727-3583 360 W 21st St
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Lori Nevias
Rockville Centre, NY Animal & Dog Law Attorney with 24 years experience
(516) 724-0314 24 Princeton Street
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Lori Nevias is a Long Island based lawyer who practices in courts all over New York, and takes on clients in and out of New York state. A skilled practitioner and compassionate advocate, she has successfully litigated personal injury, malpractice, real estate, civil rights, family law and estate law cases for over 20 years. An insightful counselor with a wide and deep range of experience, she has also successfully advocated for clients in real estate and business transactions, and areas of law ranging from copyright infringement to adoption.
Anthony Thomas Ballato
Massapequa, NY Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 30 years experience
(516) 541-9080 5476 Merrick Road
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Anthony T. Ballato maintains a litigation and general practice for over twenty six years and handles a diverse range of matters including, among others, family law, personal injury, professional malpractice, lemon law, business transactions, cell sites, municipal law, animal law, elder fraud and abuse, real estate, estates and other matters. The litigation matters range from homeowner-contractor disputes to multi-million dollar tort cases. He has been featured in Newsday, The Seattle Times, The New York Law Journal, VerdictSearch and other written publications and has lectured for the Bar Associations of Nassau and Suffolk County as well as appeared on public television...
Carol Ryder Esq.
Fort Salonga, NY Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(631) 848-1204 10 Salonga Woods Road
Fort Salonga, NY 11768
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Former Wall Streeter with many years of experience in Finance and Business Management. The skills developed there have translated into a great edge in zealously representing legal clients.
Joseph E. (Jed) Dietrich III
Buffalo, NY Animal & Dog Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(716) 839-3939 1323 N Forest Rd
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Kevin Marc Habberfield Esq.
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I joined Dwyer, Black & Lyle, LLP as an associate attorney in 2008 and became a partner there in 2011. In 2015, we changed the name to Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP. I obtained my Bachelor of Science Degree from the State University of New York at Brockport and graduated cum laude from law school at the State University of New York at Buffalo. I am admitted to practice law in both New York and Pennsylvania. I am a member of the American Association for Justice, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Allegany County Bar Association...
Casey Callanan
Amherst, NY Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 35 years experience
410 Hartford Road
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I became a trial attorney after many bench and jury trials as a Monroe County, NY, Assistant District Attorney. Through years of experience in civil actions, I have undertaken dozens of civil trials for personal injury and property damage, relentlessly pursuing the protection of the rights and interests of my clients.
William Kurtz
Cicero, NY Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 38 years experience
(315) 752-0325 5793 Crabtree Lane
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For over 35 years Bill Kurtz has been practicing in Syracuse, Onondaga County and throughout Central, New York. We pride ourselves in fighting for our clients and always preparing our cases to go to Court and proceed through the Court until a Judge or Jury makes a decision. We have found that being ready to go to trial allows us to avoid trials and still obtain the best results for our clients. When considering a lawyer ask the lawyer if he has actually had any trial recently in that court or in that area of the law....
J. Michael Hayes
Buffalo, NY Animal & Dog Law Lawyer with 42 years experience
(716) 852-1111 69 Delaware Ave., Ste 1111
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Aggressive yet considerate. The case is about the client. That is my job and my pledge. You will receive all my efforts, experience and energies.
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Uncollected Works – Thomas Pynchon
reading notes for Uncollected Works by Thomas Pynchon
Specific predictions are only details, after all. What is perhaps more important, indeed necessary, to a working prophet, is to be able to see deeper than most of us into the human soul
Moral superiority? Good intentions? Clean living?
the Internet, a development that promises social control on a scale those quaint old twentieth-century tyrants with their goofy moustaches could only dream about.
You can trust a cop who’ll take a bribe, but what happens when you run into a law-and-order zealot who won’t?
The Methodist movement and the American Great Awakening were only two sectors on a broad front of resistance to the Age of Reason, a front which included Radicalism and Freemasonry as well as Luddites and the Gothic novel.
“Gothic” became code for “medieval,” and that has remained code for “miraculous,” on through Pre-Raphaelites, turn-of-the-century tarot cards, space opera in the pulps and the comics, down to “Star Wars” and contemporary tales of sword and sorcery.
TO insist on the miraculous is to deny to the machine at least some of its claims on us, to assert the limited wish that living things, earthly and otherwise, may on occasion become Bad and Big enough to take part in transcendent doings.
These genres, by insisting on what is contrary to fact, fail to be Serious enough, and so they get redlined under the label “escapist fare.” This is especially unfortunate in the case of science fiction, in which the decade after Hiroshima saw one of the most remarkable flowerings of literary talent and, quite often, genius, in our history. It was just as important as the Beat movement going on at the same time, certainly more important than mainstream fiction, which with only a few exceptions had been paralyzed by the political climate of the cold war and McCarthy years. Besides being a nearly ideal synthesis of the Two Cultures, science fiction also happens to have been one of the principal refuges, in our time, for those of Luddite persuasion.
mavens of Sloth. They are approached all the time on the subject, not only for free advice, but also to speak at Sloth Symposia, head up Sloth Task Forces, testify as expert witnesses at Sloth Hearings.
Spiritual matters were not quite as immediate as material ones, like productivity. Sloth was no longer so much a sin against God or spiritual good as against a particular sort of time, uniform, one-way, in general not reversible—that is, against clock time, which got everybody early to bed and early to rise.
not much in the course of its flow could have been called nonlinear, unless you counted the ungovernable warp of dreams
Life in that orthogonal machine was supposed to be nonfiction.
who is more guilty of Sloth, a person who collaborates with the root of all evil, accepting things-as-they-are in return for a paycheck and a hassle-free life, or one who does nothing, finally, but persist in sorrow?
“Bartleby” is the first great epic of modern Sloth, presently to be followed by work from the likes of Kafka, Hemingway, Proust, Sartre, Musil and others—take your own favorite list of writers after Melville and you’re bound sooner or later to run into a character bearing a sorrow recognizable as peculiarly of our own time.
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US industrial production down 0.5% in April
By: The Associated Press May 15, 2019 Comments Off on US industrial production down 0.5% in April
U.S. industrial production fell in April, dragged by a big drop in factory output as production of autos and auto parts continued to slide.
Industrial output — reflecting total production at factories, utilities and mines — dropped 0.5% in April after a 0.2% March gain, the Federal Reserve reported Wednesday. Industrial production fell 0.5% in February.
Manufacturing output fell 0.5%, led by a 2.6% decline in motor vehicles and parts, which has fallen in three of the past four months.
Production at the nation’s utilities fell a sharp 3.5%. Production at mines, a sector that also covers oil and gas drilling, rose 1.6%.
Manufacturing has struggled over the past year, reflecting weakness in auto sales and the global economy and rising trade tensions.
Industry analysts blame the decline in auto sales in the first quarter on rising vehicle prices, competition from an abundant supply of late-model used vehicles and relatively high interest rates.
In addition to falling auto sales, manufacturers have been battered by trade tensions stemming from President Donald Trump’s get-tough trade policies, which are aimed at narrowing America’s perennial trade deficits. He says they have cost America millions of manufacturing jobs.
In the past week, the United States and China, which had already slapped punitive tariffs on $350 billion worth of each other’s goods, moved to impose further penalties after negotiations on a new trade deal between the world’s two biggest economies reached an impasse.
The United States is seeking a new trade agreement to combat Beijing’s aggressive push to challenge U.S. technological dominance. The increased tariffs have rattled financial markets, although Trump has said he still hopes to achieve a trade deal in coming weeks.
Total industrial production is up just 0.9% over the past year. Manufacturers in April operated at just 75.7% of capacity, down from 76.2% in March.
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FBI Warns of Growing Ransomware Threats Against Businesses
Home / Security / Cybersecurity / FBI Warns of Growing Ransomware Threats Against Businesses
It appears that businesses have yet another concern when it comes to data center breaches — ransomware. Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Md., recently become one of the latest victims as a result of a malware attack on its parent company MedStar.
The ransomware threat, which demanded about $18,500 in bitcoins to unlock affected systems, impacted data at MedStar hospitals throughout Maryland, including Union Memorial. The attack reflected a pattern that’s indicative of ransomware — the hackers infect the target’s data with malicious software, preventing them from gaining access to the data on their computers. Then they demand payment in exchange for giving them the key to unlock their own computers.
“This is basically becoming a national cyber emergency,” said Ben Johnson, co-founder of Carbon Black, a cyber security firm.
The FBI has been urging companies to assist in solving the ransomware threats against businesses, specifically seeking help in investigating a new type of ransomware virus used by hackers for extortion. Just recently, the FBI issued a statement saying, “We need your help!,” according to Reuters.
The FBI’s recent alert referred to ransomware called MSIL/Samas.A; it is designed to encrypt data on entire networks, which is a significant departure from ransomware that attacks one computer at a time. “The FBI is distributing these indicators to enable network defense activities and reduce the risk of similar attacks in the future,” the advisory said.
Data breach trends
The attack against hospitals in Baltimore are only indicative of a growing problem with data center breachers. Here are just a few numbers on how far-reaching this problem has become. Here are some statistics about data center breaches throughout the United States:
Businesses represented the largest target for data breaches, representing 39 percent of all data breaches from January to March 2016.
The medical/health care sector was represented 36.4 percent of data breaches so far in that period.
Breaches at the banking/credit/financial industries was 3.6 percent of the total number of breaches.
Meanwhile, the government and military sector, represented 7.3 percent of all incidents.
Education accounted for 13.6 percent of breaches this year.
Data center security is an ongoing concern. Talk to LIfeline Data Centers to help you keep up with best measures to protect your data. We’ve been helping other companies for more than 10 years. Contact us today for a consultation.
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Toronto entrepreneurs: You are not alone!
Meet the cleantech entrepreneurs
What do three very different MaRS cleantech clients have in common?
Well, as it turns out, quite a lot! Last Wednesday, we invited three hot cleantech companies to our cleantech Meet the Entrepreneurs panel as part of the Entrepreneurship 101 lecture series: Daniel Moneta, CEO of MMB Research, Kamal Hassan, Co-founder and board member of Skymeter and Nicolas Morgan, Director and VP of Business Development at Morgan Solar.
Each of the three panelists had a mouthful to say about being an entrepreneur in the cleantech sector in Toronto.
While each company represents a different part of the cleantech sector, they also share similar challenges, successes and goals. Reaching out to a large audience coming from various industries, this panel addressed the stages of a start-up that any entrepreneur will endure, especially one in Toronto.
When asked by moderator and cleantech advisor, Jonathan Dogterom, about the pros and cons of building a company Toronto, the panelists echoed one another. They all agreed the greatest “pro” is the talent pool in the city. Nic says that Morgan Solar employees perform beyond any reasonable expectation. Kamal agreed, adding that there is so much talent in Toronto – both with graduates and with immigrants who come here – that staffing is a non-issue. With pros, of course, always comes “cons”, and Kamal says there are fewer funds available and less obvious funds. It is harder to access money than in other environments such as Silicon Valley.
A key aspect of any entrepreneur’s journey is key supports. Daniel described how MaRS has been very helpful in getting MMB off the ground and has connected them with the right people who can answer their big questions. Both Skymeter and Morgan Solar agreed that MaRS has been an integral part of their successes thus far.
Toronto plays host to a plethora of entrepreneurs with a great deal of innovation, and not just in the cleantech space! While each entrepreneur has different needs and a different niche, all will end up following similar paths to commercialization.
We at MaRS believe that “meeting the entrepreneurs” is a great way to see that you are not alone, and the challenges you face as well as the successes you enjoy are shared by many others around you!
Our advisors work hard to connect clients to various sources of funding and a talent pool of potential employees, particularly on the executive level. If you are an entrepreneur just starting out and you’d like to see how MaRS can help you, contact us! We’re always eager to help start-ups and see who the next big star will be.
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CL to be a girl crush of the whole world
[OSEN=Sun Mi Kyung] 'THE BADDEST FEMALE'. It is the best girl crush.
It is expected for CL the leader of girl group 2NE1 to become a ‘girl crush’ for whole world. CL who started her career in US released her own music with upgraded charisma. It is expected for CL to bring ‘THE BADDEST FEMALE’ fever again with CL’s own music that is different feature to 2NE1’s CL.
CL is making ‘THE BADDEST FEMALE’ a brand since she released the first solo single in 2013. There are a lot of attention towards female rappers and girl crush. It is like that CL is on top of it. She is saying that she is 'THE BADDEST FEMALE'. Actually no one can suit the title ‘THE BADDEST FEMALE’ better than her.
CL released the digital track for 'HELLO BITCHES' at the music sharing website SOUNDCLOUD at 9 pm on November 21 for free. It is the pre-promotional track before her official debut in America. The main producer of YG Entertainment Teddy and Jean-Baptiste composed the song and CL, Danny Chung, Jean-Baptiste and Teddy wrote the lyrics. It is the song with best charisma of her own and captured the music fans with unique attractiveness. The song consist of things to make the female fans to go wild about while representing CL’s unique individuality still.
The new song can be the climax of THE BADDEST FEMALE. Elegantly flowing rapping along with CL’s intensive charisma and powerful image harmonized well. It is representing CL well and it was even upgraded features. It represented CL’s attractiveness as a solo musician instead of CL as a 2NE1’s member. It can be said that the song is showing the best part of CL’s attractiveness.
In addition, Parris Goebel is charge of choreography who created BIGBANG’s ‘BANG BANG BANG’ and Taeyang’s ‘RINGA LINGA’. From the group dance with female dancers to the eye-catching image, the addictive sound and powerful dance harmonized well. It was the best gift for the fans.
2NE1 is one of the few teams who has their unique color among Korean girl groups. CL who is in charge of the main role of the team has different attractiveness to other female musicians. The ‘awesomeness’ that appealing girls more than the boys and the charisma along with reliable skill are CL’s trademark. Provocative charisma and powerful image stronger than any other artist will lead her success. She is an idol who expressing high dignity as a musician.
Moreover, CL has extraordinary fashion sense. Like a member of BIGBANG G-Dragon became the artist who influences in whole culture including fashion and art, CL is the member like him in 2NE1. The fans go wild for CL because she does rap and singing as well as she has extraordinary sense to emphasize her individuality in fashion.
MTV IGGY in US praised CL “CL got improved with her rap skills as well as singing skills. She can sing sensitive ballad and K-pop dance. That fact makes CL the Beyonce of 2NE1”.
CL is expected to arouse the improvement of ‘THE BADDEST FEMALE’ and gathers more ‘BITCHES'. CL who will receive global attention with her career in US as the most girl crush singer, it is more than enough to expect her success. /seon@osen.co.kr
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NEXT CL, What a good girl!
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Top Terrorist Warns Of Apocalyptic Plan ISIS Has For US, Names Locations
March 27, 2016 Rebecca Diserio, Opinion Columnist Social Issues
In an exclusive radio interview, a top terrorist went on record, warning of secret cells operating within the US, saying Brussels and Paris are nothing compared to the carnage that will befall infiltrated sites all across America. What’s scarier is the apocalyptic plan that the Islamic State has hatched, and Americans need to stay informed, as the infiltrated sites and named locations are places Americans use and visit daily.
ISIS controlled areas in Middle East.
Granting a rare pre-recorded radio interview to Aaron Klein, which is to air this Sunday evening, well-known Islamic State leader Abu al-Ayna al-Ansari gave a chilling warning about the Islamic States infiltration of various American transportation sites. Although most people realize ISIS likes to attack public transportation, what is more troubling are the terrorists they have working on the inside. Ansari stated:
“The Islamic State is a state. The Islamic State has agents all around the very sensitive facilities in the world, like metro stations, like airports and other places whether in the West or in the Arab world. We have our mujahedeen implanted in those facilities as workers, as employees, even in the security field in the airports.” [via Breitbart News]
Is this possible? Could the Islamic State have infiltrated sensitive transportation positions? They certainly could and likely did, just as this terrorist claims. Look at the failure of the US to properly vet the Fort Hood shooter, who was a terrorist right inside our own military. Then, there is the woman in the San Bernadino shooting, able to come into the country with no problems, even though a simple social media search would show she was a terrorist. Ansari continues:
“And they were recruited to work with the Islamic State and we proved that we succeeded to reach a very deep infiltration in these facilities. We showed it in Sinai with the Russian jet. We show it now. And everybody should understand. This is a state. This state will not disappear. It will only become bigger because this is the message. This is the prophecy of Muhammad and this is the promise of Allah.” [via Breitbart News]
This, indeed, is the heart of the Islamic State, which the government, Barack Obama, John Kerry and liberals do not understand. The Islamic State operates with an apocalyptic plan. It’s what makes them so driven even unto death. From jihadist propaganda:
“Oh ye Romans, oh you Germans, you English, her French, her Dutch, you Italians, you Americans who gathered ye to fight Islam. Come! We are waiting for you. For more than 1400 years, we are waiting for you. And the promise of Allah is true!” [via News.comau]
Obama cares not about the Islamic State. He will not do anything to stop it. Kerry, today, says that they are on the run and that’s why they attack in Europe. This delusion that the Obama regime wants people to believe leaves these sleeper cells here in America free to roam and do damage, as he demands we openly accept more “refugees.”
With no plan to defeat ISIS, Americans need to stay on alert. Hopefully, our next president will make defeating ISIS one of their top priorities, and these murdering animals will be put down with the full force of the US military.
[h/t Atlas Shrugs]
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Geraint Jones column
metrowebukmetroThursday 21 Dec 2006 1:27 pm
The dressing room was a miserable place to be following our third-Test defeat in Perth, which resulted in Australia regaining the Ashes.
Sitting there listening to Ricky Ponting and his boys celebrating after their victory at the WACA was an awful experience – the worst of my cricketing career.
It really hurt deep down as it brought back bittersweet memories of our own joy as we popped the champagne corks at the Brit Oval last year.
We realise we have not performed to our best while the Aussies have made the most of every half-chance we have given them.
You have to give praise where it is due as they have turned the screw every time we have slipped up and constantly piled on the pressure.
There may not appear to be a lot left to fight for but we are determined to prevent a series whitewash.
We will not let ourselves suffer further humiliation by losing 5-0.
That means our fightback starts at Melbourne on Boxing Day in front of nearly 100,000 people and then in Sydney early in the New Year – two of the big traditional matches on the Test calendar.
He doesn’t give a lot away but I don’t believe Duncan Fletcher will be stepping down as coach.
He is a proud man who will resolve to work even harder to get us back to winning ways.
As for my own form and my future in the England side, we’ll have to see what happens.
I’m fully aware Chris Read is breathing down my neck and although I have been generally pleased with my keeping behind the stumps, my form with the bat has been perplexing.
People forget I recently set a world record by going 50-odd innings since becoming a Test player without scoring a duck.
But I’ve now played three innings at the WACA without scoring a run and as Andrew Strauss kindly pointed out once you start getting dismissed without troubling the scoreboard those failures come along like London buses.
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Chicago Bears fan facing six years in jail after tasering wife in NFL bet
Metro Sport ReporterWednesday 6 Nov 2013 4:37 pm
Matt Forte, left, of the Chicago Bears and BJ Raji of the Green Bay Packers chat after Monday night’s game (Picture Getty Images)
A Chicago Bears player is facing up to six years in jail after tasering his wife in a bet.
John Grant and his wife, who happens to be a Green Bay Packers supporter, decided to have a rather unusual wager on Monday night’s NFL clash between the two sides.
But, instead of just placing a few dollars on the outcome of the game, or ‘loser does the washing up’, the pair came up with the idea that the winner got to taser the other.
According to reports in local newspaper the Beaver Dam Daily Citizen, after the Bears recorded a
27-20 victory the husband rushed home eager to claim his prize.
However, his wife, it seems, didn’t actually expect the love of her life to use the weapon on her and called the police.
A taser in action (Picture PA Wire/Press Association Images)
In a police report Grant’s wife said following the game, while the two were outside a bowling alley smoking cigarettes, her husband had used the stun gun twice on her butt and once on her thigh.
In his defence the husband said the two had made a bet on the game, as she is a Packers fan and he a Bears fan, that if the Packers lost, she would be shocked with the stun gun.
The husband has now been arrested and faces a fine of $10,000 (£6,200) and six years in the clink if convicted and possibly a few years in marriage guidance after that.
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Barcelona went easy on Arsenal in 2006 Champions League final, says Ronaldinho
Mark BrusFriday 7 Apr 2017 11:09 pm
Ronaldinho guided Barca to the Champions League in 2006 (Picture: Getty)
Barcelona legend Ronaldinho believes his side could have put more goals past Arsenal in the 2006 Champions League final, but that they took their foot off the gas at 2-1.
The Brazilian forward formed part of that great Barca side that lifted its second European Cup that season, even if he didn’t have his most memorable game in that final in Paris.
Still, Ronaldinho seems to remember it being a less nerve-wracking experience than it appeared at the time, saying Barcelona could have won by a greater margin if they hadn’t wanted Juliano Belletti to go down as the matchwinner.
Juliano Belletti scored the winner against Arsenal (Picture: Getty)
Arsenal gave Barca a scare in Paris but lost a 1-0 lead late on (Picture: Getty)
The right-back, who went on to play for Chelsea, scored his only goal for Barcelona late on in that game, and Ronaldinho says the club wanted him to have that moment.
‘We never doubted we would win that match,’ he told FourFourTwo.
‘Even when we were losing, we knew they were one man down and that it would cost them. We just figured that we didn’t need to rush, we just had to play our football.
‘It could have been more than 2-1 – we kept it at that score so that Belletti could say he scored the decider! That was his only goal for Barcelona.’
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Divorce rates for newlyweds drop by half in the last 25 years, experts say
Faima BakarSunday 23 Sep 2018 12:16 pm
If the idea of divorce deters you from wanting to get married, then we’ve got good news – the rate of divorce is on the decline.
Figures show that couples who file for divorce after three years of marriage have dropped by a half over the last 25 years.
The number of couples divorcing after five years of marriage has also decreased, according to new research conducted by the Marriage Foundation and The Times.
For husbands and wives of five years, the rate has climbed down by 39%, whereas it’s down by a fifth in couples who have been together for a decade.
These new findings are positive, especially considering the separation of married couples has been on the rise since the 60s, before hitting an all-time high in 1993.
While there could be a number of reasons for the decline, analysts speculate that a likely reason is a change in relationship dynamics.
Couples taking on shared responsibilities, for example, is one of the contributing factors – with fewer women have been filing for divorce.
Though, the question remains whether decreased divorce rates are connected to the number of people getting married, with cohabitation potentially becoming a popular alternative to putting a ring on it.
According to data from the Office for National Statistics, marriage rates for opposite-sex couples in 2015 were the lowest on record, with 21.7 marriages per thousand unmarried men and 19.8 marriages per thousand unmarried women (recent data has yet to be compiled).
There were 239,020 marriages between opposite-sex couples in 2015, a decrease of 3.4% from 2014 when there 247,372 marriages, and 0.8% lower than in 2013.
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The research also said that there are less ‘societal obligations’ for individuals to marry nowadays.
In this way, if people marry for love and not for other social reasons, it is less likely to end in divorce, claimed the analysts.
They also found that, unfortunately, separation levels among non-married couples were three times higher than those of their married counterparts.
These numbers were even more dire among less ‘well-off’ couples, showcasing that socioeconomic factors may have a correlation with the chances of a successful relationship.
So it’s good news and bad news – just remember to share responsibilities with one another for a happy marriage.
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Jordan- 'Youth must be empowered, well-informed to face this world — Ghunaimat
(MENAFN - Jordan Times) AMMAN — Minister of State for Media Affairs Jumana Ghunaimat and a group of senior officials on Monday visited the Nusaibah Al Maziniyyeh Girls School in Ruseifa, Zarqa.The minister's visit focused on the school's media and information literacy (MIL) club, according to a statement that was sent to The Jordan Times.
Fifteen girls, in grades seven to nine, are part of the school club, led by teachers Haniah Dajah and Huda Naserallah, who welcomed the minister and introduced the students.
Ghunaimat thanked the students for their contributions and opened the discussion.
'As youth, we look to you to lead as you represent the future. This is why we have chosen to target youth with MIL training. We live in a huge world of continuously flowing information,' she said.
The minister highlighted to the students the importance of their work.
'As young people, you need to be aware and informed on how to navigate in this world. You need to be empowered to face this world and utilise all content offered by the media and other sources of information,' Ghunaimat added.
Sirpa Tulla and Ines Alves, representing the EU, Dean of the Jordan Media Institute (JMI) Bassim Tweissi and UNESCO Representative to Jordan Constanza Farina accompanied the minister, alongside the head of the Ruseifa education directorate, Rasmy Hudrob.
Elaborating on the youth's future, Tweisi underlined the vitality of the young citizen's engagement and responsible contribution in the media sphere.
'We are expecting you all to be active, productive and responsible citizens in your communities, using technology in a positive manner, in conjunction with your newfound skills,' he noted.
This year, the MIL clubs have been focusing on freedom of expression, digital media literacy, visual media creation, authenticity of news, ethical reporting and online privacy and security, among other topics, the statement highlighted.
Tulla expressed her satisfaction with the level of participation in the MIL clubs project.
Addressing the students, she said: 'It makes me very happy to see how engaged all of you are and the way you feel comfortable discussing these issues with your teachers. When I was younger, the format dictated that we sit, listen and absorb information.'
UNESCO Project Officer Hanadi Gharaibeh underscored that Jordan is well progressed in the effort to institutionalise MIL, compared with projects in the region.
She explained that it is because of 'the engagement of key players and the strong government commitment'.
'We hope that in the near future, we might see some of you sharing your experience with youth in the region,' Gharaibeh said.
Following opening remarks by Headmistress Fayrouz Awad, Naserallah said: 'Students participating in the MIL club... are encouraged to take the lead and to contribute and collaborate… We don't teach this class in the traditional way and it is highly interactive; we often feel that we are also learning from our students.'
Active in 15 schools across Jordan, media clubs are part of the EU-funded 'Youth Empowerment' project, implemented by UNESCO.
The statement explains that the project aims to advance MIL as 'a holistic response to fostering the informed use, consumption and production of media and Internet among youth in Jordan'.
It is being carried out in cooperation with the media and education ministries, alongside the media and civil society communities in Jordan.
Among its key supporting partners are the Media Diversity Institute and the JMI, the statement said.
The objectives of the project align with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, specifically targeting Sustainable Development Goal 16, which strives to promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies.
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Kevin Michael Kevin Michael
We All Want the Same Thing (feat. Lupe Fiasco)
It Don't Make Any Difference to Me (feat. Wyclef Jean)
Can't Get Enuff (feat. Shorty Da Kid)
Vicki Secrets
Hood Buzzin
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It Don't Make Any Difference to Me (feat. Akil Dasan) [Acoustic Version]
℗ 2007 Atlantic Recording Corporation and Downtown Music, LLC for the United States and WEA Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
theMind.Rain. , 10/01/2007
Kevin Michael Is Amazing.
Ever since I first stumbled across one of his songs I've been in love with this man's music. He speaks the truth I have to say. I've been waiting for this cd for a longgg time. Even better than Ya Dig, the Ep, which made me happy in just 4 tracks. His vocals are pure poetry set to music, he brings back Real R&B and adds his own to it. This is the definition of ARTIST. PLus, I support him for representing for the racially mixed people out there.
We all want the same things, baby.
Staindson , 10/10/2007
Fresh like Charmin!
This release is hott!!! I just love it-it reminds me of old skool De la Soul meets Digable Planets with a modern update. Some of my fave tracks are "Too blessed" "Ghost" and "Ain't got you," which is my new slow jam! The single "It don't make any difference" got me interested to hear the whole thing and I am glad I did. It's nice to hear something new and refreshing and that the whole release is fly!!! Props KM!
real musicians only , 04/10/2008
kevin michaels has a breath takingly refreshing voice. it takes you back to those feeling you forgot you had and his words express the things we try to push away in a new non-same-old-same-way. the ony problem is the electric beats in his songs interupt his flow and sort of invades the vocals of his music. all he needs is the guitarist and beatboxer Akil Dasan to accompany his vocals and to push his lyrics over the top. therefor i suggest an acoustic album to show off the talent he already has.
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A Wolf’s Hunger: Kendall ~ Sneak Peek
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If you have read Ax: A Wolf Hunger Alpha Shifter Romance, you’ve already met his brother Kendall, who is dealt the worst possible hand. In the same week, he buries his father and his betrothed runs away with his brother Ax. Several readers asked in their reviews for Kendall’s story, and I listened. I don’t have a cover for Kendall yet, but here is a snippet from the book that should come out in the next month.
A Wolf’s Hunger Series
Kendall grabbed his fishing vest from the back of the chair and headed out of his office, thanking the Goddess it was Friday and a whole weekend of much-deserved solitude awaited him.
A week dealing with the aftermath of yet another renegade attack on the Seattle Pack’s property would be enough to sap any alpha’s energies, but combine marauders with two weddings and you have the perfect storm. Kendall would’ve rather confronted murderers and thieves than doling out good wishes and smiles to the newly-married couples. The look of happiness on those faces mocked his true feelings regarding mating. Although he couldn’t prohibit people from looking disgustingly cheerful in his presence, they could, at least, show a fucking bit of respect for him. He wasn’t asking that much, was he? But no, members of his pack insisted in getting hitched and wanted the alpha to perform the ceremony.
He was already closing the heavy wooden door of his office when the phone on his desk rang, interrupting his morose thoughts. Any call coming from the landline meant business, so he lowered the handle and stepped into the large foyer, eager to start his weekend. Every month, he reserved a few days away from the pack, and only Little Wolf, his beta, knew his whereabouts. Kendall never went far—his sense of duty wouldn’t allow him to forget his responsibilities—but he was free to get drunk without anyone pitying him.
“Are you going to answer that?” Little Wolf asked from the veranda.
“It’s past five pm.” Kendall walked past his beta, who lounged on the comfortable glider bench with a cold beer handy.
“It’s still ringing.” Little Wolf looked over his shoulder.
Damned their sensitive ears and that blasted phone.
“It’ll stop.” Kendall grabbed his cowboy hat from the hook on the porch column.
“It could be important.”
“They’ll call back on Monday.” Kendall brought a finger to the brim of his hat and lowered it to shield his eyes from the afternoon glare.
The long days of summer made for good fishing and hunting trips, or just good, old-fashioned hideouts from society. A man deserved some privacy to nurse a hangover, and he couldn’t wait to start his drinking project. The vest and the poles hanging from the frame of his Rubicon Jeep were just for show.
“I don’t know about that.” His beta scratched his mane, his brow furrowed. The persistent rings cut through the peace and quiet like screeching banshees. “Did you turn off the answering machine again?”
“It’s the fucking weekend.” They had this conversation before and agreed to disagree on the holiness of Saturdays and Sundays. “The pack has priority, but the rest of the world can go—”
“I’ll go and see who it is.” Little Wolf raised his big body to his full height and stomped inside, taking a long swig from his beer.
“Suit yourself.” Kendall walked to the front of his Jeep and grabbed the bar to hoist himself up on his seat. His foot itched to press on the accelerator, but he waited until his beta reappeared at the porch. It might be important and Little Wolf would call him soon after while he was driving.
“So?” Kendall leaned out of the door-less frame, giving his friend a raised brow and added a scowl for good measure.
Little Wolf stopped under the shade of the porch, a smug smile on his large face.
“What did you do?” Kendall growled.
“I accepted Juliette Kewada’s invitation for you.”
“You did what?” Kendall purposely didn’t answer Juliette’s email about the Summer Solstice Celebration organized by the Honolulu Wolves, her pack. He didn’t want to fly to Honolulu for the weeklong party and spend the entire time fending off questions about the disgraceful end of his betrothal to Aimee.
Even though almost a year had passed since his dear brother stormed in and stole his future bride, people still felt necessary to pester Kendall with friendly advices and unrequested words of wisdom about the Hunger. No, he definitely didn’t want to hear anything else about how Ax and Aimee didn’t have a choice because the Hunger marked them as soulmates. He didn’t care about old folklore or fated mates’ tales. His heart lay broken in his chest and only darkness resided in it.
Little Wolf answered his rhetorical question with a shrug. “I couldn’t say no.” He finished his beer before adding, “She says, ‘He’s coming, right?’ and you know how those alphas are, they’re all bossy and make demands, and I says, ‘Of course. He wouldn’t miss it for the world.’”
“I’m going to have your hide—”
“Some Hawaiian diet will do you good.” Chuckling, Little Wolf winked at him. “I don’t think there’s another woman from here to Seattle that you haven’t bedded already.” Little Wolf reached down into the beer cooler to pick up another can. “You need a change of scenery.”
“And you need to find another pack and soon.” Kendall floored the accelerator and left before he would strangle his beta.
Cover Reveal: Ax: A Wolf’s Hunger Alpha Shifter Romance
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A Wolf’s Hunger: It can’t be stopped
Axelrod McKenzie left the Seattle’s Wolf Pack ten years ago, swearing never to return. The sudden death of his adoptive father and alpha of the pack forces Ax to go back on his word.
Suddenly plagued by a gnawing hunger that consumes him from within, Ax must confront his inner demons and his half-brother, Kendall; a brother Ax resents because by pack laws Kendall will inherit the alpha seat vacated by their father.
Little does Ax know that his life is going to get way worse before it gets any better. But the moment he has a glimpse of Aimee, Kendall’s fiancée, Ax’s life is forever changed by the revelation that the she-wolf is his fated soulmate.
Passions run high as the three of them must come to terms with their fates. Will love triumph over a family feud that has lasted for decades?
AX: A Wolf Hunger’s Alpha Shifter Romance
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I’m pleased to announce my addition to A K Michaels’ brand new world, A Wolf’s Hunger. Ax: A Wolf’s Hunger Alpha Shifter Romance is currently available for preorders.
A. K. Michaels’s New Series’ Cover, Blurb, and Teasers!
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Author A. K. Michaels has just announced the release date for The Dragon and The Vampire, the first title in the Supernatural Enforcement Bureau series. Mrs. Michaels’s new book will be out September the fifth, but since I can’t wait that long I asked for an ARC copy. And if you take a look at those teasers below, you’ll understand why I must read it now. Plus, I love dragons.
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Alex Martin, Serghei Beloziorov, Ion Cojocaru, Andrew Cebotari
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Formed in May 2017 by : Alex Martin (singer/songwriter), Serghei Beloziorov (bass player), Ion Cojocaru (guitar player) and Andrew Cebotari (drummer). The band recorded four songs (out of more than 20) at POLI DISC Records on November 26 the same year.
“Alister Mars” released live music videos on YouTube for “Get Up”, “Me[n]tal Disorder”, “American Dream” and “Fight”. They played their first ever show at Bike Fest in “From Dusk Till Dawn” (Balti, Moldova) on April 28 (2018), organized by moto club CRAZY FROG. The band is taking part in POT Music Contest, and is scheduled to play at MOTO PUPS Festival in Tiraspol (Transnistria) on June 1-2.
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50 Cent and Ja Rule Chime In on Drake and Pusha T’s Heated Rap Battle
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If you're like us, you're are glued to your seats waiting for Drake's response to Pusha T’s brutal track “The Story of Adidon.” 50 Cent and Ja Rule are also enjoying the rap battle as well.
Fif and Ja have a long history of beefing with each other that dates back to the early 2000s, and it’s still ongoing. 50 went on Instagram to deliver his thoughts on the Pusha T-Drake rap beef.
In a hilarious post, the image features a man showing his son how to hold a gun (it's a scene from the 1992 gang flick South Central). At the top, the description reads, “How 50 Cent would’ve taken a picture with Drake’s son at Chucky Cheese for the diss album cover."
In the caption, 50 Cent replied, "This is kinda my style, but I’m just enjoying the show like everybody else on this one."
READ: The Best Cocaine Bars from Pusha T's 'DAYTONA' Album
Meanwhile, Ja Rule made of light of the rap beef on Twitter. He tweeted out, "Drake, Push ima let y’all finish but 'Loose Change' was one of the most disrespectful diss records of ALL TIME..."
For those who may be unfamiliar, Ja Rule dissed 50, Eminem and the rest of Aftermath Records on "Loose Change," which is the name he calls the G-Unit leader. The former Murder Inc. rapper even disrespected Dr. Dre on the track by suggesting he cheats on his wife with transwomen.
We posted Ja Rule's diss song below to refresh your memory.
Listen to Ja Rule's Song "Loose Change"
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A business plan is a living blueprint that guides an organization’s priorities and activities. It also incorporates market research and resource identification with implementation strategies for achieving growth and sustainability objectives.
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It’s a question I get a lot – “What brought you to agriculture?” It was an entirely accidental but perfect match that I could have never predicted.
Why fighting wildfires often fails -- and what to do about it via CBS News
Wildland fires are growing worse in a time of drought and climate change, and the biggest and most destructive fires can't be stopped. Yet the government has to try, because more than a 100 million Americans now live in -- or near -- forests and grasslands that can erupt in flames.
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There’s a glimmer of hope for America’s ailing honeybees as winter losses were the lowest in more than a decade. Beekeepers lost 21 percent of their colonies over last winter. That’s the lowest winter loss level since the survey started in 2006 and an improvement from nearly 27 percent the winter before.
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On the St. Louis River, a massive environmental cleanup is now under threat via Star Tribune
The most critical phase, removal and capping of sediment contaminated by toxins, is just about to begin. But last week, in the budget blueprint he sent to Congress, Trump proposed putting a halt to the cleanup by eliminating money for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), a sprawling, seven-year-old project funded by the Environmental Protection Agency. That $250 million to $300 million in annual federal funding is critical to the St. Louis estuary cleanup — as well as similar projects from Detroit to Muskegon and Thunder Bay — designed to rejuvenate Great Lakes towns bogged down by legacies of pollution.
Researchers test self-destructing moth pest in cabbage patch via ABC News
Researchers in a New York cabbage patch are planning the first release on American soil of insects genetically engineered to die before they can reproduce. It's a pesticide-free attempt to control invasive diamondback moths, a voracious consumer of cabbage, broccoli, and other cruciferous crops that's notorious for its ability to shrug off every new poison in the agricultural arsenal.
Lawsuit Alleges EPA Failed to Protect Shenandoah River via U.S. News and World Report
A federal lawsuit alleges the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency failed to protect the Shenandoah River from pollution that's caused the scenic waterway to become clogged with algae blooms. It challenges the EPA's approval of Virginia's decision not to list the Shenandoah as impaired by the algae under the Clean Water Act.
Iowa farmers plant record acres of cover crops via The Valley News
Iowa farmers planted more than 353,000 acres of cover crops with financial assistance from state and federal conservation programs in the fall of 2016 – nearly 18 percent more than the previous year. Based on statewide surveys and aerial imagery completed by conservation groups this spring, agriculture leaders estimate Iowa farmers planted at least 600,000 cover crop acres last fall.
Officials in Nevada see dry cheatgrass as a wildfire danger via The News and Observer
A wet winter has produced a bumper crop of cheatgrass that fire officials in northern Nevada expect will dry out and become prime fuel for the smallest of sparks during a hot, dry wildfire season ahead.
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So You Want To Get a PhD In The Humanities
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Yes, I had to send that to a friend in England, who's starting her PhD. It'll be interesting to hear her reaction.
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*sigh* so sadly true...
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Review/Response/Appreciation: Jo Beverley’s EMILY AND THE DARK ANGEL, Seeing Lucifer, Finding Michael
Posted in Classic Romance Review, Response, Review by Miss Bates
Jo Beverley’s 1991 Emily and the Dark Angel restores your faith in the genre. That was Miss Bates’s thought as she turned the last page with a satisfied reader’s affection-sigh. Miss Bates is glad she read Emily Grantwich and Piers Verderan’s wooing on paper: a traditional format for a traditional Regency, which never loses its freshness, elegance, or emotional power. What brings about that lift, the reader’s spirit-rise, the recognition of “I’m in the presence of one of the genre’s greats”? It’s difficult to pinpoint, as elusive as catching a sunbeam. It’s trope-manipulation, or gentle tinkering; it’s psychological acumen. It’s the bringing-to-life of time and place; it’s secondary characters who breathe. It’s turn of phrase the reader recalls long after the last page is turned. It’s banter and confession and the fulfilled promises of desire and being understood.
Emily and the Dark Angel contains one of Miss Bates’s favourite romance pairings, opposites-attract: Emily is sensible to Ver’s imprudence, countryside respectability to Ver’s citified worldliness, propriety to his flouting of social conventions, innocent to his debauchery, staid to his temperament, plain to his gorgeousness, and Miss Bates’s absolute favourite, her diminutive stature to his gargantuan. When this yin-yang romance combination is handled as cleverly and sensitively as Beverley’s, the HEA is about the couple’s integrating the best of each other in themselves. Core identity is preserved for tension and interest, but tempered to show us how they will live in harmony.
“On-the-shelf” spinster Emily lives quietly on her father’s estate, managing property, people, and animals since a feud left Sir Henry disabled and Marcus, her brother, absent, MIA spying for British forces against Napoleon. Piers Verderan rides into town on Beelzebub, his horse named apropos of Ver’s reputation, when he inherits Hume House. He and Emily meet when his mistress tosses violet-scented talcum powder over him and the passing Emily, in revenge over his sundering of their relationship. Ver and Emily are throw together again when Emily’s purchase of a local herd of sheep may be jeopardized by the fox covert on Ver’s adjacent new property. Ver and Emily’s duality is apparent to both on the bases of reputation and temperament … and yet, they both leave their encounters with thoughts of the other, with fascination and burgeoning attraction.
Past family offenses and feuds colour Ver and Emily’s courtship. Brilliantly portrayed secondary characters, locals and the bucks who come to Melton Mowbray to enjoy the foxhunt, machinate to bring Emily and Ver together or keep them apart. When Miss Bates first started reading Emily and the Dark Angel, she assumed echoes of Hardy’s Far From the Madding Crowd. She was displeased. 😐 Soon enough, however, Emily and the Dark Angel turned more to Heyeresque farce and, as Rave Reviews wrote when Emily was first published, “comedy of manners.” Miss Bates assures you, dear reader, that Emily and her “dark angel” are, above all, a moving, glorious romance, with Beverley’s signature themes of choosing freedom and love over convention and provinciality.
Beverley often builds her romance with a fine sense of gentle irony. Witness Emily’s thoughts post-Ver-&-violet-talcum encounter, pondering the possibility of marrying the staid, stuffy local vicar: “If the Reverend Hector Marshalswick lived up to everyone’s expectations and proposed marriage, she should surely accept. It was likely the only opportunity ever offered. Emily was a practical young woman; she had lived twenty-six years without any man conceiving a violent passion for her, so it was unlikely to happen now.” Miss Bates loves Austenesque authorial interjection in the romance narrative. The well-versed romance reader knows that these are always “famous last words”!
One of the reasons Emily and the Angel will remain in Miss Bates’s memory is Beverley’s penning of one of the best spinster figures Miss Bates has read. Emily’s Aunt Junia is a feral spinster par excellence, independent-spirited and -minded:
Sir Henry’s older sister, Junia, had lived in the Hall all her life and had no intention of moving no matter what might happen. She also had no intention, short of the direst emergency, of becoming involved in the running of the establishment. She had occupied two rooms overlooking the gardens since leaving the schoolroom. From there she attended to a vast correspondence and painted beautiful flower pictures which she either gave away or sold, as the mood took her.
She organized her life to suit herself as arrogantly as if she were a man and was as likely to wear trousers as skirts, but when the occasional stranger would congratulate or berate her for being a “modern” woman, perhaps even a Wollstonecraftian woman, she would look at him with a blank stare.
Junia Grantwich was an original and Emily thought her delightful.
Aunt Junia’s life of creativity, eccentricity, independence, and “blank stare” destruction of social convention, is enviable. Indeed, Emily stands between two choices: she loves running her father’s estate (and therein has she found the spirit of adventure and daring which will help her choose Ver) and could easily become Aunt Junia, may be half-way there. It takes a character as original and eccentric, and one as able to withstand the stodginess of a rigid society’s judgements, to attract and hold Emily. When Aunt Junia decides to play fairy-godmother to her niece and Ver (she takes a liking to him), the die is cast in Ver’s favour. Spinsters make formidable allies and advocates. You should always try to have one in your corner. 😉
Beverley’s skill for repartee is a sheer delight. It’s light, it’s witty, and it’s memorable. So many times Miss Bates paused and chuckled. A few examples with which to tantalize you, dear reader. Here is Margaret, Emily’s dear friend and neighbour, asking Emily about Ver: ” ‘Not, I gather, flea-bitten and on his last legs.’ ‘Definitely not.’ ‘Seedy? Debauched? Sallow and blood-shot from constant dissipation?’ Emily shook her head. Margaret’s silence demanded an answer. ‘He’s very good-looking,’ Emily said feebly. ‘Details,’ demanded her friend. ‘Tall, dark, and handsome,’ retorted Emily crisply. ‘The man’s a walking cliché.’ ” Beverley realistically recreates a natural, believable conversation between two friends and pokes a little fun at gothic romance’s hero-stereotypes. The stodgy, judgemental vicar isn’t left free of wit’s barbs; hands down, Miss Bates guffawed when Emily reprimanded Hector, the vicar, by exclaiming, “Hector, stop – stop hectoring! You have no right to order me around … ” XD
Equally reader-delectable are the many references to Ver’s darkness, his bad-boy reputation; witness his repartee to Emily’s doubts about him, ” ‘ … I’m certain your spotless reputation can withstand a brief brush with my sooty one. Well, Miss Grantwich?’ ” Add to these figurative bon-bons a running reference to the delights of the marriage-bed as “pudding,” with Ver’s daydreams taking forms like, “Visions filled his mind of setting Emily free and showing her the world, and adventures, and the many varieties of pudding … … And a gentleman couldn’t expect a woman to do all the chasing, after all. The least he could do was woo her a little and put the question. Hope that in her eyes he was something better than sago on the dessert menu of life … ” Ver is trifle, dear readers, delicious, rich trifle, Miss Bates’s favourite dessert.
And remember when Miss Bates said that Emily and the Angel is gloriously romantic, sans love scenes too, no mean feat and so refreshing in these days of pages-full of slot-insertion. Once Ver puts his mind to wooing Emily (and with Aunt Junia’s sly spinster’s championing), there are many wondrous moments of tenderness and love and wit. Miss Bates won’t quote them all, but she offers a soupçon. Ver has recklessly followed Emily on horseback at a brisk gallop and the jumping of hedges and fences over land he doesn’t know as well as she. He takes a tumble and Emily scolds him, ” ‘You crazy man! You could have killed yourself!’ ‘Then I’d have died for love of you,’ he said.” Ver’s proposal: ” ‘I can show you delights of mind and body, and learn them from you, too. I will set you free to explore the world, and yourself, and me. And I’ll be a secure haven when you need one. Marry me, Emily.’ ” Le sigh. Oh, and if that isn’t enough, Ver writes Emily a letter to rival Persuasion‘s Capt. Wentworth’s.
Like Emily, don’t leave Beverley’s Emily and the Dark Angel to languish on your shelf. Dust it off and let yourself be immersed in its wit and wonder. With her reading spinster-friend, Miss Austen, Miss Bates says Jo Beverley’s Emily and the Dark Angel proves “there is no charm equal to tenderness of heart,” Emma.
Miss Bates purchased a paper copy of Emily and the Dark Angel with her meager spinster savings. Beverley’s Emily is published by Signet/Penguin and available in e and paper at your preferred vendors. It’s pricey, but worth every penny.
(Not too long ago, the romance community lost Jo Beverley. May her memory be eternal. If Emily were her only romance, she’d have a place in the genre’s canon. Miss Bates looks forward to reading the entire oeuvre.)
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27 thoughts on “Review/Response/Appreciation: Jo Beverley’s EMILY AND THE DARK ANGEL, Seeing Lucifer, Finding Michael”
I read Forbidden (part of the Rogues series) on GrowlyCub’s recommendation when it was on sale not long before Beverley’s death, and it was a delight.
The better question might be whether there’s any book of hers that’s best skipped.
And I read An Arranged Marriage and knew I wanted to read ALL THE BEVERLEYs … but then, as is our rom-reading wont, fell down a rabbit-hole of “reading other things”. I hope to read another of these early trads soon! And Forbidden is in my TBR too!
Juhi @ Nooks & Crannies
See, I expected to love this one too—I just finished it a few days ago as well, but it felt a bit. . . hasty to me? I think I’d have enjoyed it more if it were a little longer, and I could have seen some more of the process of Ver’s and Emily’s falling in love with each other. The way it happens, it felt like I blinked, and it was done.
Which is not to say that I disagree with your points—the banter, the secondary characters (I wish there were a novel for Aunt Junia!), the setting sans balls et all, were fun to read. Just that. . . I was left a little unconvinced of Ver’s and Emily’s romance.
Actually, I wasn’t UNCONVINCED of their romance in the sense that I don’t believe that they’ll have a HEA—by the end of the book, it’s obvious that they will. . . . I just feel like there should have been more pages in the middle maybe? Sigh. I’m not sure what niggles.
No, no, there be niggles, there be legitimate niggles. Now, I loved it and was totally immersed in it. BUT I also think you have a legitimate point here: Ver and Emily fall in love without any sense of development or motivation. They just *poof* do. I remember the moment when Ver just says to someone he’s going to marry Emily and surprised himself. I think a part of what is going on, at least in terms of my own response to it, is that I responded to it as I did when first reading Georgette Heyer, These Old Shades btw. I think that our contemporary romance is so much more “psychologized” vis-à-vis the main characters: we tend to want to see development, internal changes and reconsiderations. This can backfire, of course, when we have what I call eternal and tedious “ruminations”. The opposite may happen with older roms: an emphasis on appearance and plot, with a lot less of that internalizing of voice … just a few speculations. Either way, things can go terribly wrong or terribly right, but each reader’s response is valid and interesting, that’s how the genre and our conversations around it grow.
Great review of a classic. I recently read it (it had to have been, technically, a re-read, but as I couldn’t actually remember any of it…) Anywhoo, I really enjoyed it. My only quibble was with the ‘pudding’ joke. It went on for far too long, IMO, and crossed the line into farce. Emily would be well within her rights to box Ver’s ears when he explains all.
Thank you for your kind comments regarding my review. I enjoyed the novel and enjoyed writing it just as much! Ha, the pudding joke! I have a very low form of humour and found that it continued to amuse me. OTOH, I’d love to read a scene where Emily boxes Ver’s ears!!! XD
Viki Meadows
I love her books and her writing. I was incredibly lucky to meet her in 2014 at the RNA conference and was able to tell her how much pleasure her books have given me. May her memory be eternal. Her loss is devastating. Memory eternal.
What a wonderful comment for Jo and what a blessing for you to have had the pleasure of her company. Jo of blessed memory: memory eternal.
Ms. Beverley has a talent for creating truly memorable spinsters, didn’t she? Like Francis, Lord Middlethorpe’s Aunt Arabella in AN ARRANGED MARRIAGE. Her introductory words were a BIG clue what to expect from this fierce lady. I loved her!
“Good morning. I am Arabella Hurstman. I am quite abominable because I always insist on having my own way. My nieces and nephews are terrified of me, which is why they’re trying to fob me off on you. May I stay?”
She was ornery, plain-spoken, a touch arrogant, but above all she was Eleanor’s champion from the first day they met.
What a truly, truly lovely tribute to Jo Beverley and a wonderful review! You’ve made me want to pull out my copy and re-read immediately.
“had” not “has”. 😦
Thank you! I hope I did JoB and the novel credit! I loved those lines from An Arranged Marriage, wish I had a better memory of that novel! But she most definitely wrote marvelous spinsters if Junia and Arabella are examples. I love these characters who champion the young! I think that characters like these are indicative of how spinsters nurture the world: you don’t have to be a mother *biological* to nurture. She really shows that and I love it.
And you know what else? I love the idea of a spinster being called a “Wollstonecraftian woman”!!!
sonomalass
This was my “in memorium” book after she died, too. I met her in 2010, and we had a couple of delightful conversations about tea, English weather, gardening, and historical clothing. She was gracious, charming, witty and completely delightful. Like her novels.
I enjoyed this book immensely. Your take on it is wonderful; thank you.
Oh, you’re most welcome and thank you for sharing that wonderful memory of Jo and her and your love of all those wonderful things life and England have to offer.
joannesmythe
Hi Miss Bates, I think Jo Beverley is one of the Regency greats, and really enjoyed reading your review. I’ve read a number of her books and enjoyed them all, but since mine usually come from the library book sale, I’ve never seen this one. Will have to buy a copy now after reading your wonderful review. 🙂
Hey, good to *see* you here! And thank you regarding: review! She is one of the genre’s greats and what a tremendous oeuvre to leave behind for our continued enjoyment and frequent pondering. It is definitely worth a copy of your own! Enjoy!
Sunita
Lovely review, Miss Bates, you’ve done JoBev proud indeed. She has so many wonderful books, but this series is still my favorite. Before the ebooks and reprints came out, I hunted down all the library copies and read them (out of order, horrors!). This and Deirdre and Don Juan are my favorites, but they’re all worth reading.
And I hadn’t thought of how well she does spinsters, but of course you are absolutely right! Her secondary characters are always brilliantly done, but she has, I mean had, a soft spot for spinsters, I think.
*sniffle* May her memory be eternal indeed. Thank you for teaching me that, it’s comforting.
Sunita! *fiercely hugs the corgi* I’m so glad you think I’ve done Jo proud: your opinion means the world to me and I was hoping to convey a little of the wonderful found in Emily and her dark, but not brooding, angel. There’s so much more, isn’t there? Ver’s family sadness; his what we would now call “anger management” issues and how he overcomes them, those stories of how he defended all the fellow schoolboys who were bullied. And Emily too, how she gained in confidence and loved running her father’s estate; even Sir Henry and how his injury has made him a recluse and what joy to see him out and about at the end. How Emily realizes she’s done her father a disservice. All pretty terrific to think about!
Kathy’s comment about Arabella-spinster in An Arranged Marriage is as great as Junia, don’t you think?! I think she did have a soft spot for them and we are blessed to read her portrayals.
It is comforting, isn’t it? I cling to that phrase a lot. I’m glad you found it so too. 🙂
A wonderful review, Miss B. You have inspired me to dig out my copy sooner rather than later!
Thank you! I think you’re going to really enjoy the reread. 🙂
This is such a lovely review! I believe I have a paper copy of this novel, somewhere in the many peaks of the TBR Cordillera. I shall hunt it up and see if this one is more to my liking than Christmas Angel which :wince: I really didn’t enjoy.
Aside: Many moons ago, through the SmartBitches, I became aware Ms Beverley guide to the English peerage, and have always admired the generosity with which she shared her knowledge.
Thank you so much! It’s a lovely book! A wonderful trad Regency worth every minute of its reading time. I tried to read Christmas Angel years ago and couldn’t get into it, so it may be one we’ll just have to set aside. I hope you enjoy this one!
:perking up: Oh, so I’m not the only one–and this is all the more reason to dig for Emily and the Dark Angel
Nope, not the only one at all!
A lovely review of a great book.
“Emily and the Dark Angel” is the last of a quartet of traditional Regencies that Beverly wrote, and I do think it’s the best, although the first one, “Lord Wraybourne’s Betrothed” is also very good. That one has a MOC plot, with very subtle humor, as his betrothed inadvertently stymies an enemy who wants to break them up, through her common sense. It’s a sly reversal of that trope where the naive wife/fiance heroine gets herself into all kinds of scrapes and is afraid to tell the hero about it(as in Heyer’s “The Convenient Marriage”).
Thank you so much! And now I want to read Lord Wraybourne’s Betrothed … I love MOC and you make it sound so good. (Though I loved Rule and Horry too!)
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Mass. College Hockey: Local Squads Set To Compete In NCAA Div. III Tourney
By Matt Noonan
The NCAA unveiled its 2013 Division III men’s ice hockey bracket last night and a few local teams will start their quest toward Lake Placid, New York on Wednesday. Below are the teams that earned a spot in this year’s tournament, along with their first game.
QUICK NOTE: The women’s bracket will be released later today and we will have the pairings/schedules of that tournament, too.
* Babson College
* Wentworth Institute of Technology
* UMass Dartmouth
First Round Schedule (March 6):
Wentworth @ Babson, TBA — This match will feature the winners of their respective conferences as Babson topped Norwich University in the ECAC East championship on Saturday, while Wentworth defeated Salve Regina on Sunday. The winner of this particular game will advance to Saturday’s quarterfinal match against Norwich.
UMass Dartmouth at Bowdoin College, 7:00 p.m. — This could seriously be an upset in the making. After defeating Salem State in triple-overtime last Tuesday, the Corsairs continued their momentum against Plymouth State in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) championship with a 2-1 victory. The Polar Bears are coming off a 2-1 win yesterday against Williams College in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) championship. The winner from this game will advance to play Utica College on Saturday in the quarterfinals.
For more information on the upcoming tournament, along with scores and news — HOP HERE.
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Senior Leadership Carries No. 3 Babson Past Skidmore in NCAA D3 Tournament Second Round
Posted on March 4, 2017 by Noontime Sports One comment
A big effort from senior Joey Flannery and classmates helped Babson College defeat Skidmore in the second round of the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Tournament. (PHOTO CREDIT: Babson College Athletics)
By David Tanklefsky (@DavidTanklefsky)
BABSON PARK, Mass. – For the third straight season, No. 3 Babson College men’s basketball is heading to back to the ‘Sweet Sixteen.’
The Beavers took control late during a back-and-forth second half to finish off Skidmore’s NCAA run with a 72-65 victory at Staake Gymnasium on Saturday evening.
“To lose this game is disappointing,” Skidmore coach Joe Burke said following his team’s seven-point setback. “To lose to them is not.”
Babson senior and three-time New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Player of the Year Joey Flannery had 25 points and 10 rebounds, while junior Nick Comenale added 16 points and senior Charlie Rice grabbed nine rebounds and 12 points, including a corner three-pointer at the buzzer to give Babson a 36-29 lead at the break.
“I came off that ball screen (and) I was looking to attack, and I saw Chuck in the corner,” Flannery said after the game of Rice’s first half closing trifecta. “I have all the trust in the world in him, (so I ) just kicked it to him (and) I knew that was going in.”
It was a momentum-building play in a stilted first half for Babson, which shot just 34-percent from the field and 5 of 19 from beyond the arc.
Skidmore sophomore Jack Morrow opened up the scoring with an early three-pointer and connected on two more within the first 3:42 of play to give the Thoroughbreds an early advantage.
The Thoroughbreds converted four of their first five triples and led 14-6 with 15:41 remaining in the opening session.
Babson’s offense began to shows signs of life as the Beavers went on an 8-0 run with a Flannery three from the left side wing that tied tied the game at 14.
The Beavers took their first lead with 6:20 remaining in the first on a Comenale layup and went into the half up with a seven point advantage, thanks to Rice’s three-pointer.
Skidmore would get hot again in the second half, starting the stanza on a 21-9 run to secure a 50-45 lead.
The five-point advantage would shortly be forgotten when Comenale sent the packed crowd into histrionics with two gigantic triples, including the go-ahead trey that provided the hosts with a 53-51 advantage around the midway point of the second half.
The Thoroughbreds would take another five-point lead later in the half, going up 60-55 on a three from sophomore Jack Byrne. However, Burke admitted after the final horn sounded that his team was a little bit gassed by the final minutes, which is why a seven-point lead with just under six to play became a one point deficit.
Skidmore would never lead again as a Flannery steal led to a Rice layup that put Babson ahead, 65-62, with 1:34 remaining. Babson would convert its final free throws to secure the second-round victory.
“(It’s) definitely senior leadership,” Flannery said of his team’s resiliency in tight contests. “We had thee or four seniors on the court pretty much the whole game, so guys that have been there (and) guys that were on the ‘Final Four’ team.
“We never get nervous, even when we were down five or seven points late in the second half (because we said) ‘it’s our time.’”
Skidmore’s Edvinas Rupkus and Morrow led the way with 18 points each. As a team, they converted 13 of 36 three-pointers.
The Beavers advance to the’ Sweet Sixteen’ for a fourth time in school history and will face No. 14 Tufts on Friday, March 10th.
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North American Pipeline Project Roundup
February 12, 2013 Project Roundup
The following oil and gas pipeline projects have been announced. Projects are in order of most recent approximate starting date. All projects are for 2013 unless noted.
T.G. Mercer Consulting Services Inc. was awarded a contract by EPOC WEP III to unload and rack approximately 175 miles of 16- and 20-in. pipe in Lea and Guadalupe counties, N.M. Headquarters is Willow Park, Texas. The superintendent is Bruce Munro. Approximate start date: Feb. 1.
Snelson Companies Inc. was awarded a contract by Williams Ohio Midstream to install 1,300 ft of 26-in. pipeline and one 16-in. launcher in Monroe County, Ohio. Headquarters is Moundsville, W.Va. The superintendent is Trevor Thayer. Approximate start date: Jan. 28.
Right-of-Way Clearing & Maintenance Inc. was awarded a contract by Michels Corp. to clear approximately 5.8 miles of 12-in. and 16-in. pipeline right-of-way in Ritchie and Doddridge counties, W.Va. Headquarters is unknown. The superintendent is Neil Kinneer. Approximate start date: late January (announced Jan. 28).
R.L. Coolsaet Construction Co. was awarded a contract by Marathon Petroleum Co. for 15 anomaly repairs on 20-in. pipeline in Marion, Clay and Crawford counties, Illinois. Headquarters is unknown. The superintendent is Joe Elliott. Approximate start date: Jan. 25.
Foltz Welding, LTD, dba Continental Pipeline Services was awarded a contract by Shell to take up and relay 1,400 ft of 40-in. pipeline and install 1,300 ft of 24-in. pipeline in Marshall County, Miss. Headquarters is Byhalia, Miss. The superintendent is Scott Schoonover. Approximate start date: Jan. 21.
InterCon Construction Inc. was awarded a contract by J Wood Contracting LLC to install approximately 8,800 ft of 20-in. and 4,400 ft of 12-in. pipeline via directional drilling in Belmont County, Ohio. Headquarters is on the jobsite. The superintendents are Dan Greiman and John Jones. Approximate start date: Jan. 21.
Northern Clearing Inc. was awarded a contract by Michels Corp. to hand cut trees on approximately 21 miles of 30-in. pipeline right-of-way in Bradford, Wayne and Pike counties, Pa. Headquarter is unknown. The superintendent is Mitch Putnam. Approximate start date: Jan. 21.
Phillips & Jordan Inc. was awarded a contract by Welded Construction LP for clearing and grubbing on approximately 5.42 miles of 16-in. pipeline right-of-way in Harrison County, Ohio. Headquarters is Cadiz, Ohio. The superintendent is Mark Smith. Approximate start date: Jan. 21.
Precision Pipeline LLC was awarded a contract by Talisman Energy to install 6.5 miles of 16-in. pipeline and 5 miles of 20-in. pipeline in Bradford County, Pa. Headquarters is Rome, Pa. The superintendent is Jake Breunig. Approximate start date: Jan. 21.
Welded Construction LP was awarded a contract by Chesapeake Midstream to install 23,093 ft of 16-in. pipeline and 6,359 ft of 6-in. pipeline in Harrison County, Ohio. Headquarters is Cadiz, Ohio. The superintendent is Rob Seebeck. Approximate start date: Jan. 21.
T.G. Mercer Consulting Services Inc. was awarded a contract by Enterprise Products to unload and rack 560 miles of 30-in. pipe in Lincoln County, Okla., and Grayson, Kaufman, Navarro, Brazos, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Jefferson and Hardin counties, Texas. Headquarters is unknown. The superintendent is McNeil Mercer. Approximate start date: Jan. 17.
Letourneau Products Mfg. Corp. was awarded a contract by Rockford Corp. for clearing, grubbing and matting on approximately 9.8 miles of 16- and 20-in. pipeline in Bradford County, Pa. Headquarters is Wysox, Pa. The superintendent is Mark A. Letourneau. Approximate start date: Jan. 16.
Dun Transportation & Stringing Inc. was awarded a contract by Enbridge/Evraz to offload and stockpile approximately 65 miles of 36-in. pipe in Randolph and Salisbury counties, Mo. Headquarters is the pipe yard. The superintendent is Greg Norman. Approximate start date: Jan. 15.
lndianhead Pipeline Services LLC was awarded a contract by Troy Construction to provide foam breakers and pillows for approximately 354 miles of 20-in. pipeline in Baylor, Archer, Young, Jack, Wise, Parker, Johnson, Hill, McLennan, Falls, Robertson, Brazos, Grimes and Montgomery counties, Texas. Headquarters are Archer City and Cleburne, Texas. The superintendent is Mike McGill. Approximate start date: late January (announced Jan. 14).
Rockford Corp. was awarded a contract by Talisman Energy to install approximately 8.15 miles of 16-in. and 1.64 miles of 20-in. pipeline in Bradford County, Pa. Headquarters is Hillsboro, Ore. The superintendent is Kevin Newcomb. Approximate start date: Jan. 14.
Rockford Corp. was awarded a contract by Linde to install approximately 1,360 ft of 24-in. pipeline in Washington County, Ore. Headquarters is Hillsboro, Ore. The superintendent is Sammy Thompson. Approximate start date: Jan. 14.
Phillips & Jordan Inc. was awarded a contract by Rockford Corp. for clearing and grubbing on approximately 117.71 miles of 20-in. pipeline in Lincoln, Fairfield, Pickaway, Fayette, Greene and Clinton counties, Ohio. Headquarters is Lancaster, Ohio. The superintendent is James “Bucky” Lane. Approximate start date: Jan. 8.
Apex Pipeline Services Inc. was awarded a contract by Mark West to install and test approximately 5 miles of 8-in. steel pipeline in Wetzel County, W.Va. Headquarters is Jacksonburg, W.Va. The superintendent is Robert A. Keaton. Approximate start date: Jan. 7.
Associated Pipe Line Contractors Inc. was awarded a contract by Pennant Midstream LLC to install approximately 5.5 miles of 12-in., 3.5 miles of 20-in. and 3.5 miles of 24-in. pipeline in Mahoning County, Ohio. Headquarters is Edinburg, Pa. The superintendent is Kevin Berryman. Approximate start date: Jan. 7.
Laney Inc. was awarded contracts by Troy Construction for the following: 1) road boring on 192 miles of 20-in. pipeline in Johnson, Hill, McLennan, Falls, Robertson, Brazos and Grimes counties, Texas. Headquarters is Cleburne, Texas. The superintendent is Randy Cassell. And 2) road boring on 152 miles of 20-in. pipeline in Archer, Jack, Parker and Johnson counties, Texas. Headquarters is Archer City, Texas. The superintendent is Grady Keller. Approximate start dates: 1) Jan. 4 and 2) Jan. 7.
Latex Construction Co. was awarded a contract by Atlanta Gas Light to install 21 miles of 24-in. pipeline in Clayton, DeKalb and Fulton counties, Ga. Headquarters is Chamblee, Ga. The superintendent is Bill Burt. Approximate start date: Jan. 7.
Snelson Companies Inc. was awarded a contract by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to provide support crews and general maintenance work in Central and Northern California counties. Headquarters is Ceres, Calif. The superintendent is Jeff Elliott. Approximate start date: Jan. 7.
Utility Services Authority LLC was awarded a contract by Diamond K Corp. to install approximately 7,500 ft of 24-in. pipeline via directional drilling in Palm Beach and Martin counties, Fla. Headquarters is unknown. The superintendent is Erv Yoder. Approximate start date: Jan. 7.
Harpole Construction Inc. was awarded a 15-mile construction contract by Williams Midstream. The project consists of 15 miles of 8-in. steel. Headquarters is Harpole Construction Yard in Farmington, N.M. The superintendent is John (Jake) Harpole. Approximate start date: Jan. 2.
Pe Ben USA Inc. was awarded a contract by Michels Corp. to provide ten stringing trucks and pilot cars to help string 36-in. pipe on the TransCanada Gulf South Pipeline project. Headquarters is Stillwater, Okla. The superintendent is Justin Whitley. Approximate start date: Jan. 2.
Harpole Construction Inc. was awarded an approximately 40-mile pipeline construction contract by Western Refining. The project consists of 19.7 miles of 10-in. steel in Lea and Eddy counties, N.M., and 21.4 miles of 12-in. in New Mexico and Reeves counties, Texas. Headquarters is Harpole Construction Yard in Hobbs, N.M. The superintendent is Jerry Harpole. Approximate start date: Dec. 20, 2012.
Letourneau Products Mfg. Corp. was awarded a contract by Sheehan Pipe Line Construction Co. for clearing, grubbing and matting on approximately 73.10 miles of 20-in. pipeline in Harrison, Tuscarawas, Coshocton and Muskingum counties, Ohio. Headquarters is Newcomerstown, Ohio. The superintendent is Claude R. St. Pierre. Approximate start date: Dec. 17, 2012.
The Napp-Grecco Co. was awarded a contract by PPL Interstate Energy for anomaly digs on an 18-in. pipeline in Delaware County, Pa. Headquarters is Glen Mills, Pa. The superintendent is Randy Betz. Approximate start date: Dec. 17, 2012.
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Monday Morning MD
By Dr. David Chao
In medicine, we have an informal rule: injuries come in threes. This has now proved true in short order for patellar tendon ruptures and ankle fractures in the NFL. Both are relatively rare injuries and both have come in a flurry of three.
The Giants’ Victor Cruz had a much publicized patellar tendon rupture in Week 6 that required surgery and ended his season. Recently, the Cowboys’ Morris Claiborne also tore his patellar tendon on a misstep in another nationally televised game.
The Patriots’ Jerod Mayo completed the trifecta in Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills, as his injury information was finally released. Real time, I tweeted that Mayo likely had a knee extensor (quadriceps or patellar) tendon tear. Even though his mechanism of injury with forced knee flexion was different than Cruz or Claiborne, the same injury and season ending surgery was ultimately announced. This marks the second consecutive Week 6 tendon tear that has ended Mayo’s season, as the linebacker had a pectoral tendon rupture in 2013.
Kilgore suffered an ankle fracture on this play Sunday night against the Broncos.
Ankle fractures happen, but are not common in the NFL. Chargers running back Danny Woodhead and Browns center Alex Mack suffered similar ankle fracture dislocations. Both required season-ending surgery.
Now this past Sunday night in Denver, San Francisco center Daniel Kilgore suffered a similar injury after getting rolled up on with his left leg planted. Kilgore’s fracture could be slightly different as he may have also injured his tibia in addition to his fibula. Kilgore’s injury is likely a cross between Alex Mack and basketball player Paul George and his surgery may involve a rod rather than plates or screws.
We have now seen three high-profile patellar tendon ruptures and three ankle fractures in short order. Hopefully, this means we are done with seeing these two types of unusual season-ending injuries for this year.
MMMD 1: C.J. Spiller and Fred Jackson both injured
Unfortunately, both Buffalo running backs exited Sunday’s game against Minnesota on a cart. Neither will be back for several weeks.
The worst fears were realized regarding C.J. Spiller, as a clavicle fracture was later confirmed. Collarbone fractures can heal without plates and screws, but surgery is usually performed to speed up the healing process and provide an earlier return to sports. Aaron Rodgers did not have surgery last year and was out for over two months.
In my NFL experience, it is possible to return as early as four weeks, but often that number is six weeks. Shown here is an x-ray of an actual NFL running back I treated with surgery who was ready to return at four weeks (his name is purposely withheld for confidentiality reasons).
Fred Jackson was determined to have a grade two groin strain and was reported to miss at least two weeks. Groin strains are a hard injury for a running back to overcome. With that in mind, I think his return may be closer to four weeks.
With this pair of significant injuries, the Bills could be without both running backs for a month.
MMMD 2: Brian Orakpo goes down with pectoral injury
There has been a lot of misinformation regarding this injury. The key question now is whether or not the injury involves the pectoral major muscle or pectoral major tendon. A pectoral muscle tear means a several-week injury. A pectoral tendon tear means surgery and injured reserve.
The media has confused this distinction. Reports say there is concern over a right pectoral muscle tear and Orakpo might need surgery. The reality is that one hopes it is a pectoral muscle tear which won’t require surgery. Surgery is only needed if it is a pectoral tendon tear where the pec is no longer attached to the humerus.
The pectoral muscle/tendon is needed for a linebacker to wrap up on a tackle. It is essentially the “bench press” muscle.
Orakpo had two previous left pectoral tendon repair surgeries that were widely misreported as muscle injuries. As an orthopedic surgeon, I can tell you we don’t operate on muscle injuries, only on tendon tears. Statistically, a player with a pec tendon tear on one side is more likely to suffer the same injury on the other side as there are predisposing factors.
I hope the media reports of a pec muscle tear are correct, but I fear it is a misnomer and Orakpo actually has a pec tendon tear, meaning season-ending surgery.
Last season, Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo had a pec tendon tear which resulted in surgery and injured reserve. The good news is that recovery is typically 100 percent.
Manning before…
MMMD 3: Peyton Manning 510
The Broncos quarterback now has the NFL all-time passing touchdown record. It wasn’t that long ago that his career was in jeopardy with four neck surgeries and nerve issues that left Manning with “grandma’s triceps” early in the 2013 season. When nerve signals are blocked, muscles don’t fire and the triceps gets small and weak.
Through surgery to decompress the nerve and hard work, Manning’s triceps atrophy is much improved as you can see by the adjacent picture from the Sunday night game. Although arm strength has never been Peyton’s strong suit, he now has plenty to reset the all-time touchdown record each week going forward.
MMMD 4: Why was Percy Harvin traded?
…and Manning today.
This is a medical column so I don’t know what happened inside the Seattle locker room, but I can draw a medical parallel. Harvin was involved in two fights with teammates, yet remained with the Seahawks. It is only when he reportedly refused to go back into a game that he was immediately traded.
A team needs to know that it can count on a player in crunch time. I have seen it behind the scenes related to injury. Even when a player is legitimately hurt, he needs to show that he is fighting to try to play. If a team gets the sense that they can’t rely on a player, his time is numbered.
The moral of the story is that in the NFL, it is a bigger sin to not fight for your team than it is to fight with your teammate. Two fights with teammates were tolerated, but one refusal to play and Harvin was sent packing.
MMMD 5: Knowshon Moreno tore his ACL and played the next down
We all know that an ACL tear means surgery and injured reserve. How was it possible that the Miami running back stayed in the game after his tear last week?
All ACL injuries are different. Some are isolated and some involve other ligaments, articular cartilage or meniscus tears. I have seen players try to continue to play with an isolated ACL tear. In a highly publicized case, Philip Rivers played in his only AFC Championship game six days after a knee scope with his ACL torn.
I like to refer to an ACL as an internal seatbelt. With your seatbelt broken, you can still drive your car. However playing football without an ACL is like racing NASCAR without a seatbelt or harness. You might get away with it for a short while, but it is inevitable that an accident will occur.
MMMD 6: Did Pete Carroll know something?
Last week, the Seattle head coach said he wants to do away with the game day inactive list. Currently, seven players, some of who may be healthy enough to play, are declared ineligible to play 90 minutes before the game. Once the list is turned in, it can’t be changed.
During pregame warmups on Sunday, Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman broke his foot. Because it was inside the 90-minute limit, no additional roster changes could be made. Seattle had to start the game a player short and play 45 against 46. If Carroll had his wish, he would have had extra bodies.
This may sound minor, but active roster spots are precious and can affect a team in multiple ways, especially on special teams. During my 17 years as an NFL team physician, there were several occasions when a player was injured during the pregame warmup and there is nothing that frustrates a coach more than when that happens, as it leaves a team shorthanded.
MMMD 7: Coaches put in a hard position
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis and Panthers boss Ron Rivera caught heat last week for their comments about concussions. Lewis clearly misspoke when he characterized that concussions now linger longer due to the media attention. Rivera caught flak this week for using the word “mild” in reference to a concussion.
I respect both coaches and am not trying to be critical. I am just observing that they really are in a difficult position. Coaches aren’t doctors, but they are put in the awkward position of being the team’s medical spokesperson. Perhaps a medical person should give the injury reports.
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Dr. David Chao is a former NFL head team physician with 17 years of sideline, locker and training room experience. He currently has a successful orthopedic/sports medicine practice in San Diego.
Dr. David Chao
Two decades of NFL team physician experience including two Super Bowls and two Pro Bowls. Providing unique perspective to injuries and the NFL sideline/locker room. Successful orthopedic surgery and sports medicine practice in Southern California.
Monday Morning MD: New formula to extend Tom Brady’s career
Despite being hated by Patriots fans, the commissioner may have actually helped New England win this and more future Super Bowls.
How did a 39 year-old quarterback outlast a young defense that in the first half was flying to the ball and applying pressure without blitzing? The Patriots had more than twice the offensive plays
How did a 39 year-old quarterback outlast a young defense that in the first half was flying to the ball and applying pressure without blitzing? The Patriots had more than twice the offensive plays as the Falcons. The lopsided time of possession difference was even worse than the stats indicated (40:31 vs 23:27) as New England’s 14 more incomplete passes added little clock time but substantial real time on the field. Atlanta defended for an unprecedented 93 plays. Brady passed more times than Matt Ryan even touched the ball. By the fourth quarter, the pass rush seemed to wear itself out and the tight coverage began to trail.
Don’t forget that the offense led by Brady was on the field the same number of plays as the “rise up” young defense. Why did the aging quarterback not seem tired? Brady is dedicated to his training regimen but there may be more to it.
The four-week forced hiatus where he not only missed games but had to be away from the facility and could not practice may have helped the veteran QB and his team in the long run. The Patriots with Brady only playing a 12 game season still ended up with the playoff bye and home field advantage.
The early rest and shortened season may have helped Brady during the playoffs and Super Bowl. He certainly doesn’t need the added reps. Perhaps it played a role in his strong 4th quarter as the Falcons defenders ran out of gas.
Bill Belichick used a boxing analogy at the MVP ceremony this AM saying “the mark of a true champion is winning after getting knocked down.” Staying in fight game analogies, this contest seemed like the famous rope-a-dope fight during the 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle”. The young George Foreman came out strong and punched himself out as Muhammad Ali conserved energy and stayed strong to finish the fight in the end.
During my time with the Chargers, LaDainian Tomlinson never played in preseason games. He didn’t suit up his rookie year due to a holdout. The newly announced Hall of Famer played so well his rookie season and became so valuable, the team decided to not mess with success. During his illustrious career, he always sat out preseason games. Perhaps this season will set the new precedent for the Patriots.
Father Time catches up to all of us. Perhaps the shortened season model is something Brady and the Patriots will adopt going forward to combat the effects of age. Inadvertently, the most hated man in New England may have helped the Patriots to their fifth Super Bowl and perhaps extended the career of Brady into winning more.
MMMD 1: Did injury play a role in who ultimately won?
By video, it was clear that Alex Mack would not be 100% even before the news of a broken/chipped fibula. He played surprisingly well but did give up the key sack to Trey Flowers that prevented the Falcons from icing the game with a late field goal.
Julio Jones was also still hampered by his turf toe injury. He made a spectacular catch but had a subpar performance for him with only four catches. Jones is reportedly still undecided on offseason surgery.
The lengthened pre-game and halftime made it harder on both Dwight Freeney and Chris Hogan who were playing through muscle injuries. Freeney recorded a sack but missed a short portion of the game with his calf and undoubtedly was not 100%. Hogan recorded 4 catches with his thigh issues but was not nearly as productive as during the AFC Championship Game.
Dont’a Hightower played through a likely left shoulder labral tear and has been using a harness/brace. He effectively used his left arm to make the pivotal strip sack resulting in the key Falcons fumble.
MMMD 2: Athletic trainers and doctors deserve rings too
The medical staff plays a vital role in not only health and safety, but also in a team’s winning. It is right that they too will be awarded with Super Bowl rings.
There is no better example of medical helping a team win than this year’s Super Bowl. The key play was Dont’a Hightower’s strip sack fumble. Despite a likely labral tear (which will need offseason surgery), he made the game-changing play with his injured arm. Doctors and athletic trainers had him safely on the field with a shoulder harness that provided stability yet did not restrict his motion to prevent reaching Matt Ryan to cause the turnover that launched the Patriots to victory.
This is nothing new for the Patriots ATCs as they have enjoyed many Championships. The head team doctor is a rookie this year, as was the lead physician two years ago when New England last won it all. In my 17+ years in the NFL, my team never even made it to the big game. But trust me, I am very happy for them as I know how much work is put in and how special it is.
MMMD 3: NFLPA agenda
Each year at the union players press conference, there seems to be a main agenda push. This year, the call is for teams to follow the concussion protocols exactly. For years, the mantra has been changing and advancing the head injury rules. Now, the players seem happy with the rules and want them strictly enforced.
Recall only two years ago, there was controversy over a big hit on Julian Edelman. That was the genesis of the medical timeout rule. Last year a second concussion spotter was added. Sideline replay, neutral independent physicians, standardized testing, mandatory rules for going to the locker room are just some of the many changes.
It is noteworthy that no new rules are being requested. Last year the commissioner announced a structure for penalties to teams of fines and/or draft picks for violations. To date, no one has been penalized.
The Dolphins were recently warned over their handling of Matt Moore.. The Chiefs are being investigated now over their handling of Chris Conley. I know Kansas City has a quality medical staff and the head athletic trainer is the current President of the Pro Football Trainers Athletic Society. I do not know the specifics of their care during the Division Round game in question. However, don’t be surprised if penalties are assessed for the first time as that is the push of the NFLPA.
MMMD 4: Pain medication lawsuit
News broke during Super Bowl week that the Falcons were worried about their reliance on painkillers in 2010 and how the team spent nearly three times the league average on narcotics. I am not an attorney and I do not know details about the pending lawsuit but I don’t believe this story is not nearly as explosive as it sounds on the surface. In fact, it is my understanding that some teams, including the Falcons, have been dropped from the legal action (although they could be added back in).
To me, the emails show that Atlanta executives acted as soon as they realized their team used more pain medication than the rest of the league. Medical staff changes were made to make sure this problem didn’t go forward.
The Falcons should be applauded not criticized for their actions. In medicine, there is something called peer review. Any internal criticisms and actions to improve medical care are exempt from attorney discovery. The purpose is to encourage the process of improving patient care and to remove the fear of plaintiff attorney discovery. Here it seems like the Falcons found a problem and then acted to correct it.
MMMD 5: Medical Mike Pereira
As most of you realize, I am not a trained professional writer or full-time media member. I have a “day job” as an orthopedic surgeon. I hope this and my almost two decades of experience as an NFL team physician gives me the unique perspective that you enjoy. Hopefully, I can be as good at analyzing injures as Pereira is at breaking down the rules.
I have written a 1500 word article for over three straight years with a one main and seven subtopic format including through the offseason. Add in watching games, keeping up with news, speaking to other reporters, my SiriusXM sport medical analyst duties and my Real Football Network work. It is almost a 40 hour a week second job..
I enjoyed my time at Radio Row and the game. I especially enjoyed taking the media bus all week long. Every ride provided a nice opportunity to randomly meet a fellow media member that we have been mutually following. I was so surprised and flattered that a few fans recognized me and even asked to have their picture taken with me.
MMMD 6 Mrs. ProFootballDoc
I have to thank my wife as she has been so supportive. She takes the kids every Sunday so I can do football. This past week she was single parent for the week as I attended Radio Row and the Super Bowl. She is eight and a half months pregnant and still managed to take the kids to Disneyland for her birthday. There is NO ONE like her.
I also want to thank my co-stars on the Periscope broadcast, Davis and Dylan. My weekends are free again so more Daddy time on the way.
MMMD 7: ProFootballDoc scorecard
This marks the end of my tally of initial impression right/wrong for this season. There may be adjustments as new information is revealed but any subsequent injuries will not count to this total.
This year concludes with a 95.1% record (203-10) of correct injury predictions. Last year the final record was 94.3% (165-10) and the year before that was 137-11 (92.6%). The number of first impression assessments have gone up slightly as well as the percentage correct. With a three-year track record, I am not sure if I will track it again next year as the concept seems to be proven. Using video and insider medical knowledge is at least 90% accurate.
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Monday Morning MD: “Witch hunt” season is on
As the numbers of games dwindle, there is more time to deal with unfinished business. Thus the administrative “witch hunt” season is on.
The Dolphins were admonished (but not penalized) over their handling of Matt Moore during the Wild Card round. There was no criticism of the care he received. The Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant participated
The Dolphins were admonished (but not penalized) over their handling of Matt Moore during the Wild Card round. There was no criticism of the care he received. The Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant participated and agreed with the treatment and return to play process. Bear in mind it was a road game where the UNC is local to the Pittsburgh area and probably a Steelers fan. The purpose of the UNC is to first hand witness and provide player protection. Despite the UNC not requiring a locker room evaluation and agreeing with care, the team medical staff was still criticized for not following the concussion protocol.
There was the perception of rushing Moore back into the game since he only missed one play. With the referee and TV delays, I timed that Moore was out for exactly five minutes before he returned, which is the equivalent of seven or eight plays of real time. A sideline screening exam takes two to three minutes. Blood in the mouth is considered by the league to be a sign of concussion requiring locker room evaluation. Apparently there was a trace amount on Moore, but not enough to concern the Dolphins or independent doctor. Of course the slight blood could have come on a different play but on this technicality the Dolphins were criticized and warned of future penalties.
Now attention is focused on the Chiefs for their handling of Chris Conley in the AFC Divisional Round. With last year’s announcements of potential team penalties/fines for medical staff transgressions, it seems the NFL and NFLPA are destined to find someone to punish. The Chiefs head ATC is the current president of the Pro Football Athletic Trainers Society, which makes him a high profile target. Add to that the fact that he has been in the news this season and previously related to head injury and sets the Chiefs up to be a prime candidate to become a scapegoat.
I do not know the details of what the Chiefs did or did not do in their evaluation of Conley. This is why I have advocated for transparency. Why not let the UNC describe what happened on the field, sideline and locker room? Referees talk to a pool reporter after the game to help explain what the officials were thinking. Allowing the UNC to do this might clear up the perception that players were not cared for and might even apply more pressure to do the right thing with the doctor knowing he/she will have to answer publicly for it.
Currently the NFL does not have a full-time medical officer. Normally that person would jointly conduct the investigation with the NFLPA physician. With only one physician involved, penalties become more likely as the NFLPA physician has no counter. It is like only one side having an attorney in court or only one side having an expert witness in trial. The outcomes potentially get skewed.
Protocols are guidelines not rules. The NFL and NFLPA should stop practicing medicine and allow the UNC and team physicians to operate. They should allow them to speak to clear up misperceptions. If the independent physician is complaining, that should be fully and aggressively investigated with full representation from both sides.
MMMD 1: “Witch hunt” part 2
There has been lots of conjecture on fines/penalties for the Seahawks not disclosing Richard Sherman’s MCL injury. I have explained why I feel Seattle will escape punishment. Sherman has now confirmed my thought that the MCL injury was minor. Thus, there was no requirement to list it on the report.
Now the Steelers are undergoing scrutiny for not listing Le’Veon Bell’s groin injury. Last year, the Colts were investigated for not listing Andrew Luck’s rib injuries, but no penalties resulted.
The reality is there are many more injuries on every NFL team than listed in the injury report. The speed limit is 55mph but everyone on the highway is going 65mph. Only the ones going 75mph will be ticketed. Or as Mike Garafalo tweeted at me, the “Ferarri’s” (star players) get all the attention from the cops but the “Kia’s” (average players) are ignored when it comes to getting pulled over.
MMMD 2: Everyone will play in SB51, but how well?
Everyone gets healthy in the two weeks before Super Bowl. Fortunately, both the Falcons and Patriots are relatively injury free.
The Falcons have no one listed on the game status injury report. Julio Jones is still dealing with his turf toe and is said to have two ligament injuries and a mid foot issue. This is the same foot that has had two previous 5th metatarsal fracture surgeries. I do not think the extra week will allow Jones a full recovery. Despite a monster Conference Championship game, don’t expect a repeat performance. Center Alex Mack, by video, suffered a high ankle sprain and finished the NFC title game but has now missed considerable practice. No doubt he will strap it up for the big game.
Of course the Patriots will miss Gronk (on IR for back surgery) but everyone else should play. Nate Ebner is on pace to be cleared from concussion and may accomplish an unprecedented feat. In the last six months he will have played in the Rio Olympics (for USA rugby) and now a Super Bowl. All of his many teammates listed as “questionable” should be available as well.
It is the Super Bowl. Everyone will be available.
MMMD 3: Teddy Bridgewater not back for 2017?
A small uproar was created when it was reported that the Vikings QB would miss next season. This is a case of don’t shoot the messenger. Jason Cole correctly quotes the typical recovery time from a knee dislocation, where multiple ligaments are torn, to be a year and a half. When NaVorro Bowman torn his ACL and MCL, he missed the following season and still struggled after that. There is optimism for Jaylon Smith after his multi-ligament knee injury but he is still wearing an AFO indicating a nerve problem. The point is that all knee dislocation/subluxation injuries are far harder to return from than the average ACL tear.
There is no guarantee for 2017 for Bridgewater. Typically there is always offseason injury optimism but head coach Mike Zimmer has said he does not have a timeline for return. After all, did the Vikings trade for Sam Bradford just for one season, or were they also buying insurance for the next year and beyond?
MMMD 4: League injury data
The annual NFL injury data was released early instead of at Super Bowl week. The league data showed concussions remained essentially the same over a five-year span with 244 total this past season. ACL tears remained constant over the last five years with just under two per team as the average. MCL tears also were similar, averaging just under five per club. With the new touchback rule, there was not a big statistical change on kick-off related injuries. If anything, knee injuries increased. Thursday games continue to have fewer injuries than Sunday games.
MMMD 5: Three unusual situations
Cyrus Kuoandjio had hip surgery after a fall at home. Details were not released but the implication is a potential hip fracture. That is not unusual for grandma, but extremely unusual for a young healthy NFL player. We will need to wait to hear more details on whether there is some underlying pathology or if this truly was a fluke. Dexter McCluster was signed by the Chargers and had a previous forearm fracture and re-broke it with an at home luggage incident.
Josh Doctson is still dealing with his Achilles tendonitis. I am sure the Redskins medical staff has tried all sorts of conservative care, modalities and likely PRP/stem cells. If he doesn’t turn the corner soon, surgery to debride the Achilles may become an option.
Ryan Tannenhill finally had surgery ruled out this week. He injured his ACL and MCL but only recently determined that no ACL reconstruction was needed. There are reports of him flying to Germany for treatment despite PRP and stem cells being legal and routinely used in the US. Players will literally go to the ends of the earth if there is a chance for something better.
MMMD 6: Hardest part of retirement
Steve Smith, Sr. on the “Know Them From Adam” podcast talked about one of the hardest adjustments to post-NFL life. He singled out medical care. Indeed now he will need a new set of doctors. All player’s (and sometimes family) needs are met by the team doctors. Most times, the physicians make “house calls” and come to the facility. There are even preferential appointment times for the dentist. Indeed, life after football involves getting to know what a doctor’s waiting room is for.
MMMD 7: ProFootballDoc
I did not watch the Pro Bowl and thankfully there are rarely injuries in that all-star game. Having covered two of these exhibitions, anyone with the slightest of medical conditions is pulled for safety. No injury analysis this week and thus the 95.1% accuracy rate stands.
I am in Houston this week for Super Bowl and the media activities. I hope there will not be a need, but will be at the big game to provide live injury analysis from NRG stadium.
Monday Morning MD: History repeats itself
Another AFC Championship game in Foxboro. Another opposing star running back is injured early and sits dejected on the sidelines with an oversized jacket to stay warm. The Patriots advance to another Super Bowl.
When Le’Veon Bell left just after the start of the game with a groin injury, it reminded me of LaDainian Tomlinson’s
When Le’Veon Bell left just after the start of the game with a groin injury, it reminded me of LaDainian Tomlinson’s early exit with MCL injury. Both came into the game with their injuries but could not continue. Both sat helplessly trying just to stay warm as their teams lost to the host Patriots. Both incidents just had the same look and feel.
Injuries are always a big part of the game. Would the Steelers been able to hang tight with the Patriots if Bell stayed healthy? Would the Chargers have prevailed in 2008 if LT would have been healthy?
A groin injury is debilitating for a running back. Not only does it make it hard to cut, it robs a player of his burst. The cold didn’t make it any easier. Bell could have limped through his game like LT could have hobbled through his, but clearly it was the better move in both circumstances to play their capable back-ups.
Is it just luck for the Patriots that their path to the Super Bowl was made easier by the opposing team’s key injury? Certainly, to some extent New England makes it’s own luck by having the best record in the NFL.
The only thing these Patriots have in common with the 2008 team is QB Tom Brady and K Stephen Gostkowski, plus of course the head coach. In fact, there are 30 new players out of the 53 since the last Super Bowl victory just two years ago. We shall see if it will yield the same results as the Falcons seem to be a formidable opponent.
I provided medical coverage for two Super Bowls but my team never made it to the big game in my almost two decades. The Patriots had a new team doctor when they won it all in 2015. Again they have a first time team doctor this year. Will history repeat itself?
MMMD 1: Everyone plays
When it comes to the Conference Championship games, no one wants to miss the chance to help their team get to the Super Bowl. After all, next comes an extra week of rest before the big game or an offseason of rest. This is what drove Philip Rivers to play fresh off a knee scope and with a torn ACL in 2008.
All three injured Packers wide receivers (Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams and Geronimo Allison) played. Also Morgan Burnett (quad) and Christine Michael (back) suited up as well.
It was obvious that James Harrison would play and so did his flu-ridden teammates. I doubt a 3am wake up had much effect for an evening kickoff. Besides, in my experience, players don’t get up to leave their rooms with a fire alarm without team security personally performing the evacuation.
MMMD 2: Everyone will be ready for SB51
Barring any surprises, it should be a healthy game in Houston. The additional week before the big game should allow all players to be near top form.
Julio Jones with his turf toe/foot issues will be a player to watch but I anticipate he will be fine. Alex Mack finished the game with his ankle spatted and should be in good shape in two weeks.
Martellus Bennett will need ankle surgery with his bone chips/fracture but that should be a minimal issue. Chris Hogan had a big game despite coming in with quad injury and then having hamstring issues where the two weeks will help here.
Here is hoping both squads remain at full strength and the better team wins.
MMMD 3: How did Jordy Nelson play with multiple broken ribs?
When it was reported that the Packers WR was on the second bus on Sunday, that confirmed to me he would play. Players that are game-time decisions, arrive early on the first bus to test the injury out. Ones that know they won’t play take the 3rd bus.
The much talked about Kevlar vest is not the main reason Nelson could play. Any protection doesn’t eliminate the pain of twisting, reaching, blocking or even deep breaths. Often rib blocks are utilized where the intercostal nerves are numbed with injections. This allows a player to move without pain and is an entirely legal form of medication in the NFL. Pain pills are used less frequently than people think, as a player’s mind needs to be clear to play this complex game.
MMMD 4: Seahawks won’t be penalized
Pete Carroll said Richard Sherman had a “significant” MCL but he was never on an injury report. This led many to expect a Seahawk penalty to come.
I don’t think it will happen. Teams are not required to report all injuries. Trust me that every team’s injury list is longer than the one that is published.
Only significant injuries are required to be reported. This is where the semantics come into play and Pete Carroll is obviously not a physician.
Medically, it is impossible for any CB to play with a significant MCL injury. Of course you can argue that any mild MCL is a significant issue for a defensive back. However, if the MCL was medically graded as mild (even though the coach described it as significant), that will be the loophole that allows the Seahawks to escape league penalties.
MMMD 5: Zach Orr gets lucky
Unfortunately the Ravens budding star linebacker was forced to medically retire from football. In reality, Orr is quite lucky. He has a dangerous congenital C1 condition that was discovered after a routine work up for a stinger.
He had unknowingly played his entire career with the potentially deadly problem. One wrong hit and a C1 problem could easily be fatal and there is no reason to take chances.
In the end, Orr is lucky to have discovered the issue and that he didn’t play one play too many. That is the bright side of this unfortunate situation.
MMMD 6: Pro Bowl replacement season
This is the annual ritual where players tap out due to injury. The Pro Bowl game is always a game of musical chairs to the point that it is hard to keep up.
Alex Smith and Dustin Colquitt are now in. Jadeveon Clowney, among others, is out. With the game now the week before the Super Bowl, Conference Championship winners will all be out, while many of the losers will choose not to attend.
Also this week, many offseason surgeries were announced. Andrew Luck had a clean up throwing shoulder procedure. Meanwhile, Sammy Watkins finally had his much anticipated second foot surgery.
Sammy Watkins finally had the second predicted foot surgery. Ladarius Green missed as expected. James Harrison, Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams, Morgan Burnett, Julio Jones, Chris Hogan and Martellus Bennett all played as expected. Le’Veon Bell did not return. Alex Mack did injury his left ankle.
I was wrong in too hastily opining on T.J. Lang’s injury with only one view.
This slightly lowers the 203-10 (95.3%) record to 214-11 (95.1%).
Monday Morning MD: Who is healthy for the Championship Games?
Not all ACL surgeries go smoothly. Even ones done by renowned orthopedic surgeons can go wrong.
After tearing up his knee last year, Dion Lewis flew to seek out who he thought was the best to perform the procedure but still had a serious complication. After his initial surgery, his kneecap developed a fracture from
After tearing up his knee last year, Dion Lewis flew to seek out who he thought was the best to perform the procedure but still had a serious complication. After his initial surgery, his kneecap developed a fracture from where the ACL graft was taken. He needed a second surgery with screws in his patella and missed a majority of this season.
The Divisional Round was his come back party. Lewis triumphantly scored three touchdowns in three different ways: receiving, rushing and special teams. He was a passing TD away from a historic cycle.
At the start of the season with Lewis missing, there were many questions why the Patriots could not get their star RB on the field. As I have always said, the truth comes out eventually. In fact, given the surgical complication, Lewis has made a tremendously quick recovery.
Medical staffs and especially team physicians are quick to get the blame. Their names are rarely mentioned when credit is due. When a second opinion doctor performs the surgery, their name is often announced with the obligatory proclamation that “surgery was successful”. When the team doctor does it, it is usually done in anonymity. In many ways the medical team is like offensive lineman or long snappers. Their names are often mentioned with blame but rarely with kudos.
I am glad this story has a happy ending but it serves a reminder that there is always risk in surgery and despite everyone thinking that return from ACL surgery is routine, there are definite pitfalls along the way.
Here are how the teams look from a health perspective headed into the Championship Games as well as the medical rundown.
MMMD 1: Packers injury outlook
The Jordy Nelson good news is that he has no organ damage, did travel to the game, and was on the sidelines. The bad news is he was moving very gingerly and I saw him clutching his ribs as he congratulated players on the first touchdown. Reports also said his current goal was to breathe normally again. With a week to go there is a chance, but far from a guarantee, that Nelson would play. If Green Bay gets to the Super Bowl, he would have an excellent chance of playing.
Morgan Burnett appeared to have a quad contusion. If the Packers can control swelling and maintain flexibility, he has a chance to play next week.
By video, David Bakhtiari suffered a mild right knee MCL sprain. He returned after being taped/braced. He should be fine moving straight ahead but likely will have some limitations side to side.
Slow motion showed DeVante Adams with a mild left high ankle sprain. He was taped and returned. Careful here with the swelling. I would expect a post-game boot and some missed practice but that he would try to go next week.
LaDarius Gunter appeared to have the wind knocked out of him and finished the game. I don’t seen any issues with him being 100%,
MMMD 2: Falcons injury outlook
Julio Jones left with a foot injury late in the game. The presumption is a re-aggravation of his turf toe. His coach said he could have continued but was pulled for the score. Jones will likely be limited in practice this week. This bears watching but the hope is Jones will be just fine.
Adrian Clayborn was reported to tear his biceps tendon at he elbow. Normally that is a season-ending injury that requires surgery. If Clayborn and the Falcons want to pull out all stops, he could try to play and have surgery after the season. It would be hard due to pain/swelling to play in the Championship game but he could play with some flexion and supination weakness in his elbow for the Super Bowl. Before you say this is far-fetched, ask Terrell Suggs. He played thru the second half of this season with a biceps tear.
MMMD 3: Patriots injury outlook
Chris Hogan appeared to have a thigh bruise and with good medical care should be good to go for the Championship Game.
Martellus Bennett survived a hyper-extension injury scare to finish the game and should be healthy.
Danny Ammendola continues his recovery from a high ankle sprain and another week should improve that.
MMMD 4: Steelers healthy
Big Ben is fine. The ankle scare when he was seen with a boot post-game last week is long behind us. As expected it was purely precautionary and he played and moved well.
Hope no injury news pops up as sometimes happens, but right now the big news in Pittsburgh is all about Antonio Brown’s social medial locker room post.
MMMD 5: Head coach younger than player
The Rams have a very young team but new head coach Sean McVay (age 30) is still younger than one player on his roster and the same age as two others. I am not sure what the NFL precedent is for this.
I don’t think this will be an issue. In my first eight years as a NFL team physician, there was at least one player on the team younger than me. That was an oddity but never an issue other than perhaps locker room banter.
MMMD 6: Will medical staff move with the Chargers?
Typically, the athletic training staff moves with the club. The doctors usually do not. NFL physicians all have full-time practices outside of the team that account for the majority of their income. With the move to Los Angeles, the UCSD medical sponsorship and the local team physicians will certainly change.
MMMD 7: Injury rundown
Chief WR Chris Conley took a vicious penalized hit to the head, yet returned to the game. Another example of how concussions cannot be judged by video. By the eye test, he certainly should have been removed from the game but the independent doctor allowed his return after examination.
Seattle CB DeShawn Shead likely tore his ACL. Unfortunately, that means surgery and starting next season on PUP.
Seahawk Germain Ifedi by video suffered a left high ankle sprain but will have plenty of time to recover for the offseason program
Jimmy Graham has made everyone forget about his patella tendon rupture playing very well at season end.
Mike Zimmer is just being honest on Bridgewater when he says “We don’t know when Teddy will be back”. Video posts show progress in rehab but he is a long way from a full return. A knee dislocation is among the severest of injuries.
MMMD extra: ProFootballDoc scorecard
I was on vacation with the family so I did not have my usual video capabilities in the hotel but thanks to the extra cameras and playoff coverage, many great replays were shown allowing me to still provide some input.
Davonte Adams returned from left high ankle sprain. David Bakhtiari returned from a mild MCL sprain. LaDarius Gunter avoided injury from a bad looking hit. DeShawn Shead appears to have torn his ACL.
C.J. Prosise did not play as expected and neither did Jordy Nelson. Big Ben’s foot/ankle was a non-issue. Blake Martinez was limited with his MCL.
This improves the 203-10 (95.3%) record to 211-10 (95.5%)
Monday Morning MD: Who is healthy for the Divisional Round?
Will Big Ben or Jordy Nelson play this week? How will injuries play a role in who moves on to the Conference Championships?
Ben Roethlisberger made the collective hearts of Steelers Nation stop when he showed up at a post-game press conference in a boot. He injured his right ankle/foot on the final interception with
Ben Roethlisberger made the collective hearts of Steelers Nation stop when he showed up at a post-game press conference in a boot. He injured his right ankle/foot on the final interception with 4:34 left to go in the fourth quarter up 18 points trying to extend a play. Big Ben was rolled up on with a plantar flexion sprain to his right ankle/foot. This is not a dreaded high ankle or Lisfranc sprain. Walking boots are commonly used as a precaution to help control swelling and will likely come off shortly. The Steelers QB may even skip a practice or two, adding to the drama. Recently, Roethlisberger has played through a meniscus tear, Lisfranc sprain and separated shoulder. I am expecting he is more hurt than injured here, thus Big Ben will undoubtedly be healthy and mobile when they face the Chiefs, but whether he has Ladarius Green as a target is up in the air due to concussion symptoms.
Jordy Nelson took a helmet to the left lower postero-lateral ribs and did not return. Not only is there worry for rib fracture, there is some concern for internal organ injury. He left the field on a cart with a primary care physician (not orthopedist). If there is a fracture (and there may be more than one), it will be difficult to play in Dallas this week for not only the pain, but the risk of injury to his spleen/lung/kidney. Without a fracture, Nelson might have a chance to play with medication/rib block and a flak jacket.
In other Packer news, Ty Montgomery who had recent ankle issues and was twisted up awkwardly and limped off the field. He returned to finish the game. By video, LB Blake Martinez injured his MCL. He had a similar injury in November. He could play and run well but would have trouble cutting.
Tom Savage has a good chance to get cleared from his Week 17 concussion but would still be the back up as Brock Osweiler has already been named the Texans starter.
Danny Ammendola returned to practice for the first time since the Week 13 apparent high ankle sprain. I expect him to be near 100% given he has had six weeks to recover by the time the Patriots kickoff.
The Cowboys should be at full strength with Tyron Smith coming off a mild MCL sprain and Morris Claiborne finally returning to action after a groin avulsion injury in Week 8.
I expect both Justin Houston (knee) and Spencer Ware (ribs) to both give it a go this week for the Chiefs.
Russell Wilson shed his knee brace and looks to finally be himself after knee and ankle issues for most of the season.
Let’s hope we see all players at full strength and may the better team win.
MMMD 1: Should Matt Moore have been pulled?
The Dolphins QB took a ferocious and penalized hit to the jaw. The internet was abuzz with outrage that he was returned to the game after missing just one play and thought that he could not have been properly checked for concussion.
I took a stopwatch to the sequence of events. With the prolonged time tending to Moore on the field and the adjudication of the multiple penalties, there was exactly five minutes of elapsed time between the hit and his next snap. If play had resumed immediately, Moore would have missed a handful of plays or more. He only missed one play due to the protracted stoppage.
Typically a sideline concussion screen only takes about two minutes. If positive, a full locker room evaluation takes approximately 10 minutes. The league appointed Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant (UNC) was seen taking an active role. Remember, this is a local Pittsburgh area physician (who is likely a Steelers fan) and I would find it hard to believe he was influenced by the Dolphins’ desires to keep Moore in the game.
A hit to the jaw can cause a concussion. After all, that is why mouthpieces can decrease head injury risk. However, Moore was hit with more of a rotational force to the jaw torquing his neck and thus may have escaped concussion symptoms.
I don’t know the details of how the medical decisions were made but here is another reason for transparency. Referees are questioned by a pool reporter after the game. Why not let the UNC speak as to what he saw and what the medical thinking was? This would not be a patient privacy violation as the UNC is the league observer and is not there to treat the player and thus HIPAA would not apply.
MMMD 2: Changing of the guard?
Some are proclaiming Jadeveon Clowney as the new Texans defensive leader. Certainly he played well and with a skinny J.J. Watt in street clothes on the sideline, that was an easy narrative as we are prisoners of the moment.
Don’t count Watt out yet. First, the team is just being cautious after the second disc surgery. Second, I expect a full recovery, as disc surgery does not typically end careers. Third, it is easy for a workout warrior to lose muscle mass quickly but it is also relatively easy to regain weight with the start of lifting, if you have been that big before.
Expect a double-headed monster for the Texans defense next year, not a passing of the torch.
MMMD 3: Tyrod Taylor contractual controversy?
The Buffalo QB underwent sports hernia surgery as expected. The Bills announced Taylor “elected” to have the procedure. Is that wording posturing for the looming $27.5 million March contract guarantee?
Typically core muscle surgery takes 6-8 weeks to return to play but three months to be 100%. The March date comes in between this timeline.
By contract, the team physician will be the one to determine if Taylor is healthy. This does present a potential conflict. When I was a team doctor, I avoided these situations by asking the team to never inform me about the business side. It was my job to get all players healthy as soon as possible. The best player needed to be healthy to get on the field and the worst player on the team needed to be healthy to get released to make room for roster improvement. I did not want to be influenced by factors other than my medical judgment.
I hope the Bills ownership and Taylor can get on the same page
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie suffered a thigh bruise early against the Packers. With a quad contusion and stiffness, it is hard to run and play cornerback. The challenge to get and stay loose was made harder in the cold and he was thus ineffective.
Jason Pierre-Paul will return to be 100% from his sports hernia surgery but there is no rush anymore as the Giants were eliminated.
Donald Penn reportedly has a small fracture in his knee but will not need surgery.
Ryan Tannenhill did not return from his ACL/MCL sprains. The MCL heals with conservative care but do not be surprised if surgery is announced for his ACL.
Jay Cutler’s shoulder labral surgery is recovering well. Whether the Bears will keep, cut or trade their QB, they need him healthy as soon as possible for all three potential reasons.
Trevor Siemian had left shoulder surgery. He finished the season but it is not unusual to have clean up procedures. This is why the end of the season is the busiest medical time of the year.
Terrelle Pryor had finger ligament surgery and is expected to have a full recovery.
Sammy Watkins finally is having his much anticipated second Jones fracture surgery. This time, likely bone graft and a larger screw will be used. Dez Bryant and Julian Edelman had similar second surgeries last offseason and recovered well.
Matthew Stafford will not need surgery on his mallet finger. The extensor tendon heals well with immobilization.
MMMD 5: Coaches union?
Brandon Marshall said, “It’s time for our coaches to unionize. We’ve had four coaches in the hospital this year. If people understood how many hours, and what it takes to be a head coach, how many hours they put in, it would be an issue.”
Perhaps instead of a union, it could be a competition committee issue. Even if hours were limited, coaches would take work home. However, that is still better for their health than long hours at the office.
MMMD 6: Jaylon Smith back in the news
The Cowboys high second round pick says he is still recovering and wearing his ankle foot orthosis (AFO) but can run a 4.5 40-yard dash.
I appreciate Smith’s optimism but I have never seen anyone in the NFL play with an AFO. Mike Ryan, a long-time NFL athletic trainer and now sports medical analyst for NBC, concurred.
A tendon transfer is not the answer either as those procedures are done to help everyday people to walk, not get around the corner to rush a QB.
I wish Smith the best and hope he can make history.
Matt McGloin was available but the Raiders played Connor Cook. Tom Savage was not cleared. Ryan Tannenhill was not ready to go. There was no way for Derek Carr to even travel to the game. Matt Forte did have a knee scope. C.J. Mosely had a calf strain and no surgery needed. JPP did not return. Tyrod Taylor and Sammy Watkins did have surgery as predicted. Jordy Nelson injured his ribs. Ty Montgomery is OK and returned. DRC had a quad contusion.
The previous 191-10 (95.0%) record is now 203-10 (95.3%).
Monday Morning MD: Smart to sit?
To play or not to play was the theme of the week for both college football and the NFL. Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey ignited debate when they decided to skip their college bowl games to prepare for the draft. Meanwhile the Cowboys and Steelers rested their stars in meaningless games as other teams played
To play or not to play was the theme of the week for both college football and the NFL. Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey ignited debate when they decided to skip their college bowl games to prepare for the draft. Meanwhile the Cowboys and Steelers rested their stars in meaningless games as other teams played their starters.
Medically speaking, it is certainly smart to sit as it is the only way to avoid injury. McCaffrey’s teammate, Stanford QB Keller Chryst appeared to tear his ACL. Michigan’s high draft prospect TE Jake Butt tore his ACL which will affect his draft stock as there is no guarantee he will be ready for the start of the next season.
The key is what do the 32 NFL general managers think of the decision to miss bowl games. The natural question is: are they “me” guys more than “team” guys?
Sometimes the decision to miss the bowl game is clearly smart. Michigan’s Jabril Peppers was better off not playing for risk of making his hamstring injury worse and effecting his Combine as well as potentially being downgraded for not playing up to par.
On the other hand, not playing sometimes hurts. Florida State’s Dalvin Cook had a spectacular bowl game performance, which may have catapulted him to the top of the RB draft board. Meanwhile, Fournette could not respond to reclaim his top status as he had elected to sit.
NFL decisions to sit are made by the team not the individual player like in college. Weighing the potential of injury versus momentum/continuity is the playoff team’s dilemma. The Raiders clearly needed Matt McGloin to play to get more snaps but unfortunately he was injured.
If the argument is to always sit for meaningless games then the majority of the NFL would not play as most Week 17 contests had no postseason implications. In retrospect, the Cardinals probably wish they had sat David Johnson (details below).
There is precedent for NFL players to choose to skip meaningless “bowl” games. It is common for professionals to pull the injury card to skip out of the Pro Bowl. Tyler Eifert injured his ankle during the all-star game last year and needed surgery. He now says even if selected, he is never going back.
The bottom line is many things factor into a “play or sit” decision for the individual and teams. I certainly can’t argue with a player’s right to decide or a team’s necessity to strategize.
MMMD 1: Another QB concussion controversy?
Questions arose after Tom Savage was returned to play and then pulled due to concussion. It certainly looks fishy when the Texans QB is cleared and the head coach says at halftime he will play but he is re-evaluated and pulled from the game.
In reality, it is common to be fine and develop later concussion symptoms. It is routine for doctors to perform serial exams. Likely Savage had a routine re-check at halftime and doctors decided to pull him.
This is another reason that I have lobbied for more transparency. Why not let the doctors speak or at least issue a statement? Even referees are interviewed by a reporter post game. Understanding what happened would help clarify these situations and help dispel the distrust the public and media have for the NFL when it comes to concussions.
MMMD 2: Playoff QB injuries
With Savage in the concussion protocol, Brock Osweiler will be the likely Texans starter for the Wild Card round. The majority of head injuries are not cleared in one week. This will be a short week with the game on Saturday. Even if Savage was cleared late in the week, he would still miss practice snaps important for a first time starter.
Matt McGloin left the Raiders game with an apparent left AC joint sprain and later reports of trap muscle issues. It appeared that McGloin was not happy he was replaced and he was in uniform on the sidelines for the second half. It will be interesting to see if Connor Cook gets the playoff start and how much of this is coaching decision versus purely injury.
Matthew Stafford’s injury appears to be a mallet finger. I have suspected this by the type of splint but media had only reported dislocation with torn ligaments. A mallet finger is a tear to the extensor tendon at the tip of the finger and requires full-time immobilization in extension for six weeks or there is risk for surgery. Stafford can play through without long-term implications but a mallet finger injury is significantly harder to deal with than a finger dislocation as it affects his grip since he is not allowed to bend the tip of his middle finger. This could explain his declined performance post injury.
David Carr reports that brother Derek’s ankle ligament was not torn and the fracture was already healing. That may be a lay person’s interpretation but no way a bone starts to heal in three days. Also when your knee points “north” and your toes point “east”, the syndesmotic ligament is torn even before the fracture happens. Derek Carr will be back at 100%, but no way it will be in time for a potential Super Bowl appearance.
Ryan Tannenhill seems to be getting closer to playing but I think it will be beating the odds for him to be the Dolphins Wild Card round starting QB. Even if it is just a grade 2 MCL, it is a stretch to go from a cast and a crutch to playing NFL football in three weeks.
Aaron Rodgers seems to have put any worries about his calf strain and hamstring injury behind him. He moved and ran well during the Packers win to seize the NFC North crown.
Tony Romo played in a real game for the first time in over a year. He is completely healed and at no further risk for injury. What a luxury for the Cowboys to have an experienced back up like Romo.
MMMD 3: David Johnson escapes horrific injury
By video, many feared the worst for the Cardinals star RB. Fortunately, it seems to be the best-case scenario for Johnson with only a significant MCL injury with his ACL spared. He is unlikely to need surgery and should be healthy for the offseason program.
MMMD 4: Jets medical staff blamed
Muhammad Wilkerson appeared to criticize his team’s training staff for not having a plan as he returned from ankle surgery. He did acknowledge his responsibility in the process as well.
There is no question that hindsight is 20/20 and that medical staffs can look back and wish they had approached an injury differently. However, it is unusual to call out a teammate and indeed the athletic trainers are looked upon as teammates.
Undoubtedly the medical staff was consulted before Wilkerson was offered an $86 million contract while he was injured this offseason. If anything, he should thank the trainers and doctors for vouching for his ability to recover.
MMMD 5: Decreased injuries with more touchbacks?
The rule change to place the ball on the 25-yard line has decreased kick-off returns but has it reduced injuries? Bill Belichick cited the Broncos Kayvon Webster’s concussion as an example of how the new rule has not worked. Sometimes injuries can happen when covering teams ease up as they see the runner kneeling down, but blockers don’t know the play is over. Full speed versus half speed will result in injury.
I am eager to see the season long statistics on this rule change. The NFL usually releases this type of injury data during the Super Bowl week health and safety press conference..
MMMD 6: Non QB Injury rundown
Vic Beasley left shoulder “popped out” but he returned to finish the game with a brace. Don’t be surprised if he needs offseason surgery similar to what he had on the right side last year.
Zaire Anderson was placed on a spine board after a head down hit. Fortunately he was released from the hospital.
Donald Penn left the game with a knee injury but returned. He will likely play against the Texans on Saturday.
C.J. Mosely was carted to the locker room but I do not expect a serious left leg injury.
Sammy Watkins injured his hip that he had surgery on in 2015. The hip does not appear to be severe but he will need to address his 5th metatarsal lingering fracture which may need a second surgery to heal properly.
Quinten Rollins was placed on a spine board for head/neck injury but early reports indicate that he will be OK.
DeMarco Murray played with a plantar plate injury this season to become the leading AFC rusher. This is essentially a turf toe injury. He will avoid surgery unless the plantar plate is retracted.
Ryan Kerrigan exited with left hand/finger injury
Ty Montgomery left the game briefly with and ankle issue but returned to be effective.
Tyrod Taylor has a groin injury and don’t be surprised if he elects to have a sports hernia surgery.
Tyler Eifert had back surgery. It has been a rough year after his ankle surgery from the Pro Bowl injury.
Tyron Smith sat out with a mild MCL from last week where the knee brace may have saved him form more severe injury.
Only a few injury first takes this week as I was on vacation with the family in the mountains and did not have my usual set up and access to all videos. David Johnson fortunately with only MCL sprain. McGloin has an AC joint sprain and trap spasm. Quinten Rollins neck was OK. Tyron Smith did have a mild MCL.
Last week’s 187-10 (94.9%) is now 191-10 (95.0%).
Monday Morning MD: Derek Carr and Marcus Mariota with similar season-ending injuries
The leader of the Raiders and Titans both were announced to have suffered broken fibulas. Unfortunately by video, the injury is more than just to the bone. Both were felled by the severest form of high ankle sprain where the syndesmotic ligament (holds the fibula and tibia together) is torn before the fracture even happens.
Essentially both injuries are considered ankle fracture-dislocations where the talus (ankle bone) shifts out of place. The need for surgery is not for the fibula fracture as much as to reposition the bones due to the ligament tear.
Derek Carr was reported to be having surgery on Christmas Day, but was delayed due to holiday staffing issues and he is now reported to travel to Los Angeles for the procedure. Marcus Mariota was set to have surgery in the next few days after injury. The procedure is not an emergency and can be done in the first week or two.
The initial urgency for Carr’s surgery may have been born out of a desire to keep any slim hopes of a Super Bowl 51 return alive. Assuming the Raiders make it to the big game six weeks away, it would still be a considerable stretch to think that Carr would perform anywhere near his MVP candidate level. This is not just an issue of bone healing but one of the ligament and associated structures as well. Typically, this injury carries a six-month recovery, thus reports of earlier return seem optimistic to me. To cite the Charles Woodson or Terrell Owens early Super Bowl return from ankle fracture would be unfair comparisons as there is a dislocation component here for Carr.
The good news is that this is not a career-ending injury and both should return to essentially 100%. A good example is Darren Sproles who had a similar injury/surgery 10 years ago and continues to perform at a high level and is still known for his quick cuts as a running back. Both quarterbacks should be ready for the start of the 2017 season.
MMMD 1: Another broken leg
Tyler Lockett suffered a gruesome tibia and fibula fracture (graphic video here). Teammate Earl Thomas broke only his tibia and did not need surgery. Lockett broke both bones and likely has an open fracture with the description of blood immediately on the field.
This fracture is very unstable and requires early surgery. Fortunately the Seahawks were in Seattle, otherwise Lockett would have needed surgery before flying home.
Despite how horrific the injury seems, this is not a career-ending injury. Many others, including Patriots fullback James Develin last season, have made full recoveries. This is a similar injury to NBA’s Paul George and UFC’s Anderson Silva who both have returned to their sport. Lockett may not be ready for the start of the season as there is typically a 6-9 month recovery.
MMMD 2: Earl Thomas returning
Thomas likely suffered a non-displaced isolated tibia fracture and thus did not need surgery. He contemplated retirement at the time.
Medically, this was not an injury that ends careers. I would not begrudge any athlete who chooses to retire as I agree one needs to be “all in” to play effectively.
Fortunately for us as fans, Thomas has decided to return next season. Since he tweeted retirement thoughts on his twitter account immediately after the injury, it was appropriate that he used twitter to announce his return.
MMMD 3: Play or sit?
Christian McCaffrey and Leonard Fournette started much discussion with their decision to skip bowl games to prepare for the draft. Skipping games is a precedent that already exists in the NFL. Many players choose to miss the Pro Bowl. Tyler Eifert hurt his ankle there last year and needed surgery, which affected his season. He would not go back if asked.
Now the discussion of play or sit turns to the teams that have clinched post-season spots. For example, should the Cowboys sit their stars for rest and/or injury protection or keep momentum going? Does the season-ending injuries to Carr and Mariota make it more likely we see Tony Romo over Dak Prescott to finish the regular season?
MMMD 4: Return to play decisions
A.J. Green is unhappy he was not allowed to play. He made the trip to Houston for the Christmas Eve game with the expectation to suit up, while other injured players stayed behind.
Green was pulled from a team meeting and informed of the ownerships decision to not risk further injury and he subsequently flew home. The decision was based on fear that the tendon portion of the hamstring injury had not fully healed and further damage might mean surgery.
Return to play is always decided by a unanimous vote between the player, medical staff and the team. It is clearly within the ownerships rights to withhold the player, but perhaps communication of that intent prior to travelling to the game would prevent any hard feelings.
MMMD 5: Team doctors care for more than players
Todd Bowles was treated for kidney stones and gall bladder issues. With Gary Kubiak (complex migraine) and Mike Zimmer (retinal detachment), that marks the third head coach to be hospitalized this season which is a higher rate than for players.
Line Judge Sarah Thomas was knocked down and taken to the locker room. She did return to finish the Vikings at Packers game.
Head coaches and all team staff are cared for by team physicians. In fact, coaches’ physicals is a big part of a team doctor’s job. On game days, the home team medical staff is responsible for providing care to the game officials.
Aaron Rodgers left the game briefly with a stinger. This should not be a major deal if the Packers protection holds up. The calf injury seems to have progressed nicely.
Ryan Tannehill came out of his cast which is certainly good news. Still with the partial ACL/MCL injury, he may not be ready to go for the wildcard round.
Jay Ajayi fell on his left shoulder in overtime suffering a likely AC joint sprain that is hopefully mild and won’t have him missing time.
Carlos Hyde injured his knee and will be done for the season. MCL sprains do not typically need surgery and he will be healthy for the off-season program.
Justin Houston sat out, proving again that even though players return well from ACL surgery, the second season back is the fully healthy one.
Robert Griffin III left with a concussion but the Browns notched their first victory.
Jordan Reed did not play with his grade 3 AC separation which is usually a six week injury.
Ryan Matthews is reported to have a herniated disc in his neck. Even if he needs surgery, return from single level cervical discectomy/fusion is reliable in the NFL.
Derek Wolfe left with a neck injury that has plagued him in second half of this season.
Kayvon Webster was blind-sided, but riding off in the passenger seat of the cart is a great sign that his spine was OK. Of course his head injury will need evaluation.
Unfortunately the significant injuries to Derek Carr, Marcus Mariota and Tyler Lockett were easily seen on video. Will Gholston did dislocate his elbow missing this week. Kayvon Webster suffered a concussion but was spared neck or back injury. Earl Thomas will play in 2017 as expected.
The previous 181-10 (94.8%) record now improves slightly to 187-10, a 94.9% accuracy rate.
Monday Morning MD: Injury decisions not made in a vacuum
How long before a grade 2 MCL sprain to return to play? The answer depends on many circumstances and the medical status is not the only factor in the decision. Obviously the sport, position, type of player, associated injury, time of season and many other factors come into play. At this point of the year,
How long before a grade 2 MCL sprain to return to play? The answer depends on many circumstances and the medical status is not the only factor in the decision. Obviously the sport, position, type of player, associated injury, time of season and many other factors come into play. At this point of the year, a team’s record and playoff position factors into return to play.
If the Dolphins were out of the playoff race, surely there would not be talk of Ryan Tannehill returning with an ACL/MCL sprain. Adrian Peterson accelerated his meniscus repair rehab to try to bolster the Vikings fading division chances. The Packers rested Aaron Rodgers during the week but they roll the dice on his calf and hamstring come game time to chase down the Lions. Sammy Watkins continues to suit up with a reported broken foot with the Bills still having a small glimmer of post-season hope.
Now that the Bengals are officially out of the playoffs, will A.J. Green still push to return from his hamstring injury? The eliminated Chargers likely will continue to play it safe with Melvin Gordon even though he is only three yards shy of a 1000-yard season.
On the other hand, the Patriots in control of a first round bye, can give Danny Ammendola all the time he needs on his presumed high ankle sprain. The division leading Falcons also take it slow on Julio Jones’ toe sprain.
Of course there are always the old school guys like Matt Forte. His Jets are long eliminated, yet he continues to play through a documented meniscus tear which will likely require surgery at season end.
The bottom line is that decisions on return from injury are never made in a vacuum. This time of year, the team’s standing usually factors into a player’s and team’s mindset and risk tolerance.
MMMD 1: Double good news for Packers
Green Bay continued its resurrection winning their fourth straight game and Aaron Rodgers came through without aggravating the recent calf or previous hamstring injury in the bitter cold of Chicago. His strong arm took over, often throwing off the back foot.
Rodgers looked better than he did with his December 2014 calf strain that lingered into the playoffs. He actually ran on some plays, something he refused to do with a similar injury two years ago. Hope his calf can hold up.
MMMD 2: Doubt the Dolphins can get their QB back
Miami got initial good news of ACL and MCL sprain on Ryan Tannehill but a sprain is a tear. Grade 3 sprains are complete tears. The hope is for lower grade sprains meaning partial tears.
Tannehill is reported to be in a cast with a slight ACL tear. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/12/17/ryan-tannehill-is-in-a-leg-cast-has-slight-acl-tear/ He was seen using a crutch and walking with his left knee immobilized. Unfortunately, this is not the look of someone who will make it back before the end of the regular season.
I hope Tannehill can return. The Dolphins have said no surgery is needed now, but there still may remain the possibility of a procedure after the season. Only on rare occasions does a partial ACL ultimately not need surgery.
MMMD 3: Quick meniscus repair return
Kudos to Adrian Peterson and the Vikings medical staff for a fast three-month return after his meniscus was sutured. He played with a knee brace and was not particularly effective (6 carries for 22 yards) but neither was his team. This is not a knock on Peterson. It is very hard to miss three months of football, practice for three days and play well.
Hopefully he can help salvage the minimal Vikings playoff chances and stay healthy.
MMMD 4: Finger dislocation a regular occurrence
Derek Carr and Matthew Stafford have much discussed finger dislocations since they happened on their throwing hands. Both played reasonably well despite the injury.
When fingers are dislocated, by definition, ligaments are torn. Fortunately they heal and scar in without surgery in most cases.
Finger dislocations happen routinely. Michael Crabtree and Chris Hogan appeared to dislocate fingers recently and finished their games with key receptions. Often players reduce their own finger dislocations or have teammates help out with the reduction without coming off the field.
In my NFL experience, there is probably a finger dislocation every game that we don’t hear about. When it happens to a quarterback, then comes all the attention.
MMMD 5: Ravens with only DOUBTFUL players to play
We covered the ACTIVE rates of QUESTIONABLE players previously. DOUBTFUL players are essentially always inactive. The only three exceptions this season were all from the Ravens: Terrell Suggs, Steve Smith, Sr. and Alex Lewis. If your favorite player is listed as DOUBTFUL, count on him to be out, unless he plays for Baltimore.
Fortunately Week 15 seems to be one of the better injury weeks, but there will be the typical late injury announcements to follow.
Janoris Jennkins exited after a teammate’s knee to his back. It was announced there was worry for organ injury, which based on location would be either lung or liver. Hope he is OK.
Will Gholston dislocated his right elbow, but his season is not necessarily over. He is likely to return if the Buccaneers make the playoffs and could play in Week 17 in a brace.
Stephon Tuitt left the game early with a knee injury. By video, there is some worry for a meniscus tear.
Darius Slay left with a hamstring injury and will obtain a MRI.
Lamar Miller hopes to be fine after a late game ankle injury.
Austin Hooper is hoping for the best but fearing the worst on his knee injury.
Matt Forte saw limited action but played with a MRI documented meniscus tear that is likely to need an offseason scope.
Bryce Petty suffered a chest bruise but should be fine going forward.
Melvin Gordon is likely to return from hip/knee injury but not until completely healthy.
A.J. Green’s hamstring is nearly healthy but his team’s playoff chances are done.
Julio Jones initial turf toe diagnosis is now called a toe sprain. He missed his second game but should be back next week.
Danny Ammendola was seen in a boot still, likely meaning his high ankle sprain is still several weeks away, but he should return for the Patriots first playoff game.
Here is a quick review of some of this week’s calls. Matt Stafford played with a modified glove and minimal obvious effects from a finger sprain. Jared Cook is OK after a hard fall to ground and played this week despite possible lung contusion. Duron Harmon was not injured but momentarily short of breath. Jimmy Smith left with a high ankle and may be out for a few weeks. Haloti Ngata was not seriously injured and returned after a thigh contusion. Janoris Jenkins took a knee to the back. Will Gholston did dislocate his right elbow.
This slightly improves the 174-10 (94.6%) record to 181-10 (94.8%)
Monday Morning MD: Tannehill ACL tear preventable?
The Dolphins were victorious staying in playoff contention, yet they lost big when their starting quarterback suffered a serious knee injury. Ryan Tannehill routinely stepped into a throw when Calais Campbell, who may have been pushed from behind, hit the QB’s lead leg.
Miami fears an ACL tear for their star signal caller. By video,
Miami fears an ACL tear for their star signal caller. By video, it was a classic lead leg hyperextension injury, the kind that has ended many quarterbacks’ seasons. Opposing QB Carson Palmer, back in 2006 when he was a Bengal, tore his ACL the same way on a long completion. Tom Brady had a near identical mechanism with his 2008 ACL. I was on the opposing team sideline in 1999 when Trent Green tore his knee ligament in similar fashion, after which Kurt Warner led the “greatest show on turf” to Super Bowl victory.
All of these examples were routine completions where the QB steps into the throw and transfers weight to the front leg on follow through. None of them were broken plays or excessively violent hits, although intentional contact to a quarterback’s legs in the pocket is now illegal for just this reason.
Would a knee brace have prevented these injuries? No one can be sure, but in college prophylactic bracing is largely mandatory on offensive lineman and often the lead leg for the quarterback. Some NFL players use it routinely as well, including Brady after he learned his lesson after his ACL tear.
Studies have shown some ability to prevent ACL tears with knee bracing. However, due to small sample size, there are no definitive statistics on how effective lead leg bracing is on NFL quarterbacks.
I am not definitively saying Tannehill would still be playing had he wore a prophylactic brace. The point is with known injury risk on such a routine play, wouldn’t it make sense to take the precaution? It might even give a QB more confidence to step into throws and keep his eyes up the field. Many quarterbacks, like Joe Flacco, routinely use a lead leg brace after their reconstructive knee surgery, but why not before to prevent the first injury?
The team knows before the MRI. The Dolphins will get the results of imaging to assess associated damage and confirm the tear before the formal announcement is made today. Obviously, Tannehill’s season is over, but there is a likelihood to be ready for Week 1 of 2017. The question is would a brace on the lead leg have saved the rest of this season for the Dolphins QB.
MMMD 1: Lions fans should not panic with QB finger injury
Finger dislocations are common. In my experience, on average, there is one or more a game. However, when it happens on the throwing hand of the star QB, everyone is understandably worried.
By video and reports, Matthew Stafford dislocated his middle finger PIP (proximal interphalangeal) joint. There should be no fracture or tendon injury. With every finger dislocation ligaments are torn, but once reduced, heal well with tape/support and do not need surgery.
This injury should not have a big effect on Stafford. In fact, he stoically never missed a play, but did don a glove afterward to improve grip. Derek Carr recently dislocated his pinky finger and has continued to play effectively (outside of a poor team performance in the cold this past Thursday). Even if a description of mallet finger with tendon injury is true (which does not fit the video), expect him to play through effectively.
Stafford played thru a 2011 broken index finger. If he can play through a fracture, which can be unstable on the 2nd finger, surely he can play effectively on a stable reduced dislocation on a less important for throwing 3rd finger.
MMMD 2: Aaron Rodgers déjà vu?
In December 2014, the Packers QB suffered what seemed at the time an innocuous left calf strain. The injury lingered and bothered Rodgers running ability throughout the playoffs.
Sunday on the third play, Rodgers suffered a right calf injury and although he noticeably limped, led his team to a dominant win. The injury likely was due to compensation for the left hamstring.
Calf injuries tend to linger so this one bears watching. Expect to see Rodgers throw well with his arm strength. He should be able to move in the pocket, but don’t expect Rodgers to take off and run anytime soon, including potentially during the playoffs if the Packers get there. This may be a repeat of the 2014 injury.
MMMD 3: Melvin Gordon hip
A star running back being carted off is always a scary sight. When the injury is to the hip of a young talented recent first-round pick, fears of a Bo Jackson career altering injury flash to mind.
By video, Gordon’s injury has no similarity to Jackson’s other than both were hip injuries. The Chargers RB was injured with extreme flexion, adduction and internal rotational twisting. The end of Jackson’s career was a result of significant axial load trauma instead.
With playoffs out of reach, the Chargers were smart to hold Gordon out pending a confirmatory MRI. I expect a posterior capsular sprain and it will be good to rule out any small avulsion fracture or labral tear.
My guess is that Gordon will return without surgery to get his 1000 yards rushing (he is 3 yards shy), but also expect the team to stop making him the work horse to save him for next year.
MMMD 4: JPP groin surgery
Jason Pierre-Paul was having a resurgent season after his 2015 fireworks injury. Now he is out for an extended period of time. Nowadays, traveling to Philadelphia is a harbinger of core muscle surgery and indeed JPP has a sports hernia fixed.
It would be optimistic to think JPP could come back and be effective unless the Giants made a deep playoff run. The recovery takes 6-8 weeks to return to play but several months to get to 100%. Don’t expect JPP back unless the Giants make a Conference Championship appearance.
MMMD 5: Jamaal Charles return?
Despite the disappointing ACL comeback earlier this season and now two knee surgeries, the Chiefs could get their star RB back for the playoffs. Charles is eligible to return off IR in Week 17.
This is not far-fetched. Both knee procedures were arthroscopic clean ups and the eight week short term IR timeline would fit nicely. Look for Kansas City to have a playoff boost from Charles.
Matt Forte left the Jets game early with lateral popping/crunching. His ligaments are OK but a MRI is pending. Don’t be surprised if this veteran has a knee scope when his season ends.
Jared Cook left with a chest injury after a hard fall to the ground. Hopefully there is no pneumothorax and he can return soon.
Chris Harris Jr was chop blocked on his right knee and suffered a MCL sprain. Thankfully his foot was not trapped and the injury appears minor as he returned to play.
Marcus Gilchrist collapsed onto his right knee. Unfortunately, he tore his patella tendon which is harder recovery than even ACL tear.
Su’a Cravens was reported to have a biceps partial tear. If the distal tendon is torn, that could mean season-ending surgery.
By video, Jack Mewhort left the Colts game with a MCL injury and I hope his ACL was spared.
Joey Bosa was evaluated for concussion and later neck injury. I hope this to be a temporary setback for the potential rookie of the year.
Derrick Johnson had Achilles surgery. Medically, this should not end his long and illustrious career.
Brian Cushing is reported to be playing through two spine fractures, which are likely to the transverse process.
Cecil Shorts unfortunately did tear multiple ligaments in his knee. Braxton Miller did injure his AC joint. Julio Jones did miss with his turf toe. Trevor Siemian did play with his foot injury. Sammy Watkins and Robert Woods were far from themselves. Derrick Johnson did rupture his Achilles. Charles Johnson did miss time with a hamstring injury.
Melvin Gordon hurt his left hip but it did not appear to serious. Joey Bosa appears to avoid serious injury. Randall Cobb has a mild high ankle sprain and returned. Ty Montgomery appeared to have a stinger. Chirs Harris Jr left temporarily with a mild MCL sprain.
I am documenting an error on Marcus Gilchrist. His season is over but with patella tendon rupture, not ACL tear. I probably should not have opined off only one replay angle.
The previous 161-9 (94.75) record for 2016 is now 174-10 (94.6%).
Monday Morning MD: Earl Thomas season over
Three weeks ago two stars collided when Earl Thomas tackled Rob Gronkowski in one of the most talked about hits of the year. Now both headline players are done for the year.
Gronk was placed on IR on Friday (details in Item #1 below). Thomas, a leader of the Seahawks “legion of boom”, will soon
Gronk was placed on IR on Friday (details in Item #1 below). Thomas, a leader of the Seahawks “legion of boom”, will soon follow suit after his lower leg injury last night.
This time the collision was between star teammates, when Kam Chancellor’s leg inadvertently “karate chopped” Thomas’ tibia bone. He tried to stand on it momentarily but couldn’t, yet refused to be carted off the playing field.
Pete Carroll indicated a “cracked tibia” and mentioned six weeks in his timeline, but Chancellor said it was a fibula but season ending. By video, the truth is somewhere in between: a season ending nightstick tibia fracture (with fibula intact).
The tibia is the much larger weight bearing bone in the lower leg. The fibula is the smaller bone. The recovery for an isolated fibula fracture is non-surgical and approximately six weeks (see Thomas Rawls). The healing for an isolated tibia fracture is about six months and usually means rodding surgery. Because the fibula was intact, the lower leg did not need an immediate fracture splint, yet it is still a serious injury.
Unfortunately, I don’t see a scenario where Thomas could return this season, even if the Seahawks make it to the Super Bowl two months away. Fortunately, he has an excellent chance at full recovery for the 2017 season. Famously, UFC fighter Anderson Silva and NBA star Paul George fractured both tibia and fibula and both made full returns. Other recent NFL players to come back after tibia fracture include Khiry Robinson and James Develin.
Thomas tweeted about possible retirement immediately after the injury. I would never blame a player who makes the decision to hang up his cleats, but the best safety in the league will be back next year, if he chooses to do so.
MMMD 1: Gronk career not over
With his eighth surgery consisting of a low back procedure, some are saying Rob Gronkowski may be done or on serious decline. No question a third disc surgery is concerning, but all were not at the same level (one L4-5 and now a second at L5-S1). Three at one level would beg the need for lumbar fusion, which would end an NFL player’s career. This does not seem to be the case.
The Patriots and Gronk/family are rightfully taking the cautious course. Gronk could return to play at 6-8 weeks post discectomy in time for the conference championship game or Super Bowl, but would not be at 100% until at least 3-4 months. Just like J.J. Watt could come back now after his second surgery on his same disc; however, the Texans are being cautious and looking at the long-term picture.
One can argue any player starts to decline as he approaches the age of 30, but I do not see this as a career ending deal for the 27 year-old superstar. Yes, Gronk will need to be careful and perform lifelong back stabilization exercises and he does risk back pain and degenerative changes long term; however, it would be premature to say his career is over or in decline.
MMMD 2: Hockey injury descriptions?
Julio Jones was described by his head coach as having a “lower body injury”. Normally such descriptions are reserved for the NHL, where a team indication of upper or lower body injury are all that is routinely given.
Although the NFL reports are far from complete, at least it requires a body part and is far superior to the NHL. With the NFL getting rid of “probable” designations, I hope this is not a sign of moving towards even less information.
MMMD 3: Sideline tent
During last week’s Monday night game, there was much intrigue over the Packers structure behind the bench. Cameras followed Aaron Rodgers entering the mysterious canopy causing fans to wonder.
This is simply a medical tent for potential evaluation and treatment. Rodgers entered for privacy to drop his pants to get a hamstring pressure pad wrap.
Several colleges have even bigger versions. I personally wanted to have one when I was a NFL team doctor. Ironically now, I would rather teams not have them as I would rather see what is going on.
Often it saves a trip to the locker room or provides a place to quickly relieve one’s self without running inside.
MMMD 4: Vikings get head coach back
Mike Zimmer had emergency eye surgery and missed his team’s game. This third procedure for a detached retina was likely more than a simple laser and may be his last chance to regain all of his vision. Opthomologists have quoted to me a 25% chance of permanent visual impairment if this surgery doesn’t go well.
Position, stress, airplane restrictions and temporary visual impairment are common. It has been reported that if Zimmer can now fly to Jacksonville for the next game and has resumed coaching duties. Even with the good news, there is no question he will be limited this week in terms of watching film and installing the game plan.
Zimmer and the Vikings should be smart and do whatever it takes to restore his vision as a priority.
MMMD 5: Medical marijuana in NFL?
Seantrel Henderson was suspended for marijuana use that he claimed was used to treat his known Crohn’s disease. The 10 game suspension was confirmed despite the medical reason for usage.
Although recreational and medical marijuana are becoming increasingly legal in various states, it is still strictly prohibited in the NFL. Currently there are no medical use exemptions. If players want this to change, it needs to be a topic for the next collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Don’t be surprised if that happens.
Let’s start with positive medical news. Eric Berry beat cancer just over a year ago and now his pick-6 and pick-2 literally won the game for his Chiefs.
Aaron Rodgers was limited but survived without re-aggravating his hamstring, which is tough given the cold weather and poor footing with the snow. If the Packers can continue a playoff push, this injury should be behind Rodgers if they make it to the post-season.
Derek Carr didn’t have any issues with his finger dislocation. He did not use a glove or buddy tape the pinky and lead the Raiders to a decisive comeback win.
Dennis Pitta had a career threatening injury when he dislocated his hip the second time. It took surgery and two years but he is finally back, as he had nine catches for 90 yards and two TDs, his first since the injury.
Clay Matthews and Justin Houston both played through AC joint sprains on Sunday.
Michael Bennett returned to play four and half weeks after his knee scope.
The worst injury of the day belongs to WR Cecil Shorts. By video, he suffered a multi-ligament knee injury which likely involves his ACL and MCL.
The Patriots likely will loose Danny Amendola for some time with a right high ankle sprain, but the hope is to be 100% for the playoffs.
Jason Pierre-Paul by video has a groin strain, which was confirmed.
Sammy Watkins played through his Jones fracture, which has still not completely healed. The Bills targeted him nine times but he only had three catches for 28 yards. At some point, one has to shut him down and have surgery again to get right for next season.
A.J. Green seems to be improving and on course for a late season return from a grade 2 hamstring injury.
Doug Martin limped off with an injury to the left side where the injury was obscured by a pile of bodies, but hoping/expecting that it is minor.
Trevor Siemian did not practice with his left foot injury and missed the start but I think he has a good chance for this week.
Charles Johnson injured his left hamstring and may miss some time.
An abdominal injury is trouble for any kicker and the Steelers replaced Chris Boswell with Randy Bullock temporarily.
There were three mistakes this week. They were not bad ones and I could argue that I was at least partially correct but I will take my lumps. There may have been more to Gronk’s injury than the innocuous Jets fall but he is done for the year with a disc injury. Despite the fact the Jordan Reed should return soon from his grade 3 AC sprain, he did miss this week. The Danny Trevathan injury turned out to be an ACL tear.
Jay Cutler’s season is over with labral tear surgery. Ryan Kalil is suffering the same fate. A.J. Green has a multi-week proximal hamstring strain. Daryl Williams has a left high ankle sprain. Steeler’s kicker Chris Boswell abdomen did keep him out. Derek Carr played well despite last week’s finger dislocation. Sammy Watkins does still have a fracture in his foot.
Dont’a Hightower avoided serious injury from a chop block as his feet were not planted. Andrew Whitworth suffered a mild MCL sprain and later returned. Luke Stocker appears to have a left high ankle sprain. Bucs WR Adam Humphries left due to a concussion. JPP had a groin strain confirmed. Michael Crabtree avoided serious injury. Charles Johnson exited with a left hamstring injury. Justin Houston played through his apparent mild AC joint sprain. Michael Bennett took longer than the original 2-3 week return as expected. Danny Amendola was confirmed with a high ankle sprain.
These new additions to the scorecard lower the previous 145-6 (96.0%) record to 161-9 (94.7%).
Monday Morning MD: Solution for Thursday Night Games
Coming off the biggest Thursday with three Thanksgiving games there seems to be a renewed call to get rid of some midweek contests. Even John Madden is critical saying “it just doesn’t work”. The league is reportedly revisiting the subject to consider ending or limiting Thursday Night Football.
My suggestion that I first
My suggestion that I first wrote about in 2014 is simple. Add a second bye week and pair all teams playing on a Thursday with a bye. This way, there would be 11 days before and still 10 days after.
Playing on four days rest and all of its problems would be eliminated. There would be no more health and safety concerns. Players like Andrew Luck who missed the Thanksgiving game with concussion could then play and improve the competitiveness of the game. There would be no need to schedule only regional matchups to avoid long flights and thus provide more compelling matchups. Teams would be able to install normal game plans and the quality of the product would improve.
Teams look forward to the bye week and there are often complaints that the singular break comes too early or too late. Byes are universally acknowledged to be good for player health and recovery so why not have one in the first half of the season and another in the second?
To alleviate the CBA and scheduling concerns of adding a week to the season, the league could get rid of one preseason game. The money lost doing that would be more than made up for by the TV revenue of an extra Sunday, Monday and Thursday game as well as an extra slate of games in the regular Sunday slots. Currently, it is impossible to follow all the nine or ten early games or the three to four later games and spreading 16 weeks of football over 18 weeks would barely be noticed.
A second bye week was tried in 1993 but that was over two decades ago and the league only had 28 teams at the time instead of 32, so it was like four teams were on a perpetual bye already in terms of scheduling.
Heck, if this happened, the league could even add a Wednesday night game and there would be no short week issues.
The bottom line is, I believe players would be in favor of adding a second bye and pairing Thursday games as long as it didn’t lengthen the season. Owners will be for it as there would be more dollars to be had. Fans would get one more week of meaningful football. In the end, this is a rare opportunity for the NFL to improve safety and increase revenue at the same time.
MMMD 1: Derek Carr finger dislocation
Finger dislocations are commonplace in the NFL. Often players will put their own fingers back into place without even running to the sidelines to seek medical help. Most linemen tape their fingers to help prevent dislocation. Most of us have seen the gnarled finger joints of ex-players.
Derek Carr’s right fifth finger dislocation brought lots of attention as it was publicly visible, resulted in a turnover, he ran off the field with pain, everyone always notices the quarterback and it was on his throwing hand.
By video, it was a pinky finger dislocation without associated fracture. The PIP joint is the most common one dislocated and once reduced is stable. Carr did go to the locker room for likely X-rays, tape/splint support, medication/treatment and returned with a glove to lead the Raiders to victory.
Although he will be more sore and swollen after the game, Carr will play next week against the Bills. There may be some practice time and game modification but he should still perform well. Note that Carr lined up in victory formation from the pistol, likely to avoid the pain from a direct under center snap on his top dominant hand.
MMMD 2: Brady and Gronk
Both Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski started the game as expected and the Patriots were lucky to escape the Jets with a win.
Gronk chest issue and presumed pneumothorax was not a problem but he did leave the game early due to a back issue after a diving attempt at a pass. He did not return and was seen after the game walking stiffly and needing to use handrails on steps. By video, this is not a recurrence of disc herniation that has necessitated previous surgery. Back spasms can be tricky and this hopefully remains a short-term setback.
Brady seemed to be off his normal game throwing high several times. He was clearly bothered as the Patriots QB even supported and favored his right knee as he sat down on the bench. I don’t think this is related to the Kam Chancellor hit to the thigh from two weeks ago. In any case, I expect this to be a relatively minor issue going forward.
MMMD 3: Jordan Reed plays through severe AC injury
The Redskins TE returned from a grade 3 acromial clavicular joint sprain to accumulate 10 catches and two touchdowns. After going down hard on his left shoulder, Reed was seen with a sling on. However, with some treatment and medication, he returned for a big second half.
The bad news is that multiple ligaments around the end of the collarbone are torn causing significant pain, presence of an obvious deformity with a visible bump and he will miss significant practice time. The good news is Reed is unlikely to miss games, although he will have to play through pain despite the help of medication. The next game is the hardest as swelling sets in post-game. Ironically once the swelling subsides, a more severe grade 3 injury looks worse but is less painful than a less severe grade 2 sprain as the end of the clavicle is riding so high it no longer rubs against the acromion to cause pain.
MMMD 4: Both Justin Houston and Von Miller dominate after ACL
The Sunday Night Game featured two great pass rushers recovered from ACL surgery. Von Miller had a 2014 ACL surgery and Justin Houston is only 10 months out from reconstruction. Miller had 10 tackles (9 solo) with three sacks and four tackles for loss. Houston matched those numbers with 10 tackles (10 solo) with three sacks and five tackles for loss. Miller is the NFL season sack leader and Houston might be challenging for the lead if surgery on his November knee injury wasn’t delayed until February.
MMMD 5: Harvard player health study
The NFLPA has funded a Harvard study on NFL player health. The report was released last week including the top 10 recommendations.
The best recommendation is for the NFL and NFLPA to stop using health issues as bargaining chips in the CBA negotiations. The most obvious are that all involved should follow a code of ethics and continue to collect/study injury data. The least game-changing is the suggestion that players be supported in their right to a second opinion as that is already the case and second opinions are very routine.
The most controversial recommendation is the use of “player’s medical staff” not hired or reporting to the team. I see the potential ethical concerns but in reality they are not there. Just like this study has potential bias because it was funded by the NFLPA, doesn’t mean it is biased. If Dr. James Andrews can serve as a Redskins team physician and yet be considered ethical and above reproach, so can other team doctors. Besides a system of independent doctors would be very cumbersome and result in many delays. For example, I don’t see how Derek Carr or Jordan Reed return to play with their injuries this week under such a system. Of course you can make the argument they shouldn’t have, but I think both Reed and Carr would object to that.
LeSean McCoy played well as expected despite having surgery to relocate his thumb six days ago and rushed for 103 yards with 2 touchdowns and two catches for 31 yards. https://twitter.com/ProFootballDoc/status/802987411143725056
Justin Houston, by video, suffered a mild left AC sprain when he caused the safety, but returned quickly to the game.
Odell Beckham Jr. had a thumb injury that did not seem to slow him down much.
Luke Willson was said to have a mild knee sprain, which was not the same side as earlier this year.
18 months ago, some feared Jason Pierre-Paul’s career was over due to the fireworks injury. Instead, on Sunday he had 3 sacks and fumble return over 40 yards for a touchdown, a first in the NFL in over four decades.
By video, Jordan Richards, Patriots safety, had a mild MCL. Luckily his knee was flexed and he avoided more severe injury and returned to play.
The mechanism for Danny Trevathan’s knee injury is likely to result in a right ACL tear.
Martellus Bennett seemed to re-aggravated right high ankle sprain that has bothered him since Week 5 but continued to play.
Derek Wolfe returned in three weeks with a brace and avoided elbow surgery for a fractured coronoid process.
LeSean McCoy played well despite his thumb. He performed better than Sammy Watkins who was also active. Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski played as expected. Jordan Reed’s injury was more than just a mild AC and was announced as Grade 3 sprain. Jamison Crowder was OK with low ankle sprain and continued to play.
Josh Forrest was confirmed to tear a ligament in his knee. Robert Woods does have a significant MCL and missed the game. Andrew Luck was not cleared for the Thursday game. Marshall Newhouse did have a MCL sprain. Halapoulivaati Vaitai does have a MCL sprain. Demetri Goodson unfortunately is confirmed with a multi-ligament injury with ACL tear. Derek Wolfe did avoid surgery and returned in just under a month with an elbow brace. Blake Martinez missed with a confirmed MCL strain. Kelvin Benjamin returned to the game and caught a touchdown.
This slightly improves the 130-6 (95.6%) record to 145-6 (96.0%).
Monday Morning MD: NFL players show incredible toughness every week
Few doubt how tough you have to be to play in the NFL. This week has many examples of how players react and play through injury.
LeSean McCoy got up and casually walked to the Bills sideline as if almost nothing happened. He missed the second half with a dislocated thumb, which could not be
LeSean McCoy got up and casually walked to the Bills sideline as if almost nothing happened. He missed the second half with a dislocated thumb, which could not be reduced and now needs surgery. Yet, he is likely to play next week. The crazy part is this actually makes sense as by video, he dislocated his small (IP) joint without fracture. Once reduced with surgery today (as the flexor tendon blocks reduction). The thumb should be stable and relatively pain free.
No one even knew Giovani Bernard was injured but he reportedly tore his ACL on his final catch. Since the Bengals were down by four with under a minute to go and no timeouts, he hopped up to avoid a 10 second runoff then went right back to line up for the next play and even attempted to throw a block before the play was called dead. With the stoppage, Bernard then subbed himself out. Now he will need major surgery and will have to race to return for Week 1 of 2017.
A.J. Green’s season is likely over with a significant hamstring tear, yet his body language indicated a routine play with a minor issue. The injury appears to be high up and proximal hamstring tears take longer to recover.
Safety Eric Reid acted like nothing happened when by video, he tore his distal biceps tendon. He almost continued to play until stopped by a delayed timeout. Typically, this injury ends one’s season and requires surgery.
Terrell Suggs is delaying surgery and playing with just such a distal biceps rupture. Sunday he had a sure sack, but due to weakness to flexion/supination on his injured left arm, Dak Prescott stepped through the tackle.
Even long snappers got in the tough guy act. Clark Harris limped badly with a foot/ankle injury and was about to be driven off. He hopped off the injury cart to play, even though he could no longer even jog to cover punts.
In a bad injury week, there were plenty of examples of how the NFL is a real man’s game.
MMMD 1: Emotional Luke Kuechly
The former defensive player of the year was not showing weakness when he appeared to reveal vulnerability. Certainly he was red-faced and sweating from the game; however, Kuechly’s body was heaving to try and catch his breath, not blubbering in tears.
By video, he took a blow to the chest/sternum and was gasping for air from having the wind knocked out of him. He also hit his head and it is a known medical fact that a concussion can cause mood alterations. Combine the fear of not being able to breathe and the loss of emotional control from head injury and you get Kuechly’s reaction to injury.
MMMD 2: Seahawks RB carousel
Seattle leads the NFC West but will start its third running back in three weeks. Christine Michael was released after a mild hamstring issue. Now C. J. Prosise is injured.
By video, the worry was a scapula fracture for Prosise who did not return in the second half. Typically, a scapula body fracture does not need surgery but is very painful and leads to a 4-6 week recovery. A report surfaced that Prosise will not return until the playoffs.
Fortunately for the Seahawks, Thomas Rawls is finally healthy after an early season fibula fracture. This truly has been “next man up” after Marshawn Lynch retired.
MMMD 3 Accuracy of team reports
Two weeks ago, I documented the differences in teams’ use of the “questionable” designation. “Questionable” also seems to be the tag whenever a player initially exits for injury, but is it accurate?
Demetri Goodson suffered a horrific multi-ligament knee injury. (Video here but warning: graphic) The Packers officially classified him initially as questionable to return to the game. In reality, what is questionable is whether Goodson can return to a productive career as a cornerback. Best wishes to him.
MMMD 4: Who is ready to return?
Three quarters of teams have yet to use the single “designated for return” spot to bring a player off injured reserve. With six weeks left in the regular season, watch for more teams to start bringing players back.
Ameer Abdullah is seeking a second opinion and may be the Lions player to return off IR.
Sammy Watkins is slated to have a CT scan to assess fifth metatarsal bone healing and might be able to come off IR to help with Robert Woods’ absence.
Everyone has forgotten about J.J. Watt after his second back surgery. I know the club wants to be cautious but he is eligible to come off IR after today. I expect Watt to be medically healthy now and lobbying to help his team to the playoffs. The Texans lead the AFC South and if they beat the Raiders tonight, they would be in position for a possible playoff bye.
Branden Albert missed this week after surgery on a dislocated wrist and could be back next week.
Rob Gronkowski was not allowed to fly to California this week with a pneumothorax, but I fully expect him to travel and play against the Jets next week.
Mo Claiborne having torn “some bone off the pelvis” sounds ominous but it simply is a groin avulsion, which usually heals without surgery. A 6-8 week timeline from injury puts him back at Week 14-16. Hope his follow up MRI confirms this expected healing.
Look for lots of late season roster moves.
MMMD 5: Harvard health study
A comprehensive report with medical recommendations for the NFL and NFLPA was released this week. I promised to analyze the top ten recommendations but there were just too many injury issues this week to find the space in this column.
I will agree with one finding. Stop using player health as a bargaining chip in the collective bargaining agreement. My full thoughts are to follow in the coming weeks.
Zach Miller has a broken left foot and needs surgery.
By video, Robert Woods has a MCL sprain and is on crutches. He is likely will miss several weeks.
Cody Kessler is out with his second concussion of this season. Don’t be surprised if an extended absence is coming.
Fortunately, Leonard Floyd seems to have escaped significant neck injury. He took a head down hit and was sent off on a spine board.
Seattle FS Earl Thomas and CB DeShawn Shead both have hamstring injuries.
Dee Ford has a hamstring issue as well. Justin Houston has returned from February ACL surgery to help the Chiefs linebackers.
Ryan Matthews is reported to have a MCL sprain and Darren Sproles has a rib injury.
Laremy Tunsil left with a shoulder injury and did not return for the second half.
Rams LB Josh Forrest by video has a major knee ligament tear, which is likely the ACL.
Matthew Slater was knocked out with a left foot injury and seen post-game in a walking boot.
By video, Halapoulivaati Vaitai suffered a MCL sprain. Hopefully he can return in a week or two with a brace.
Even though Branden Albert finished last week’s game, he did have wrist surgery and missing this week but has a chance for next week. Tom Brady had no issues despite a scare. Rob Gronkowski was not allowed to travel with his pneumothorax. Jordan Howard avoided Achilles tear or other significant injury to play well. Kyle Long does have a high ankle injury requiring surgery. Kelvin Benjamin overcame mild AC sprain and returned in the same game.
Cody Kessler does have a concussion. The Leonard Floyd news is encouraging. Jake Ryan and T.J. Lang missed this week after being rolled up on last week. C.J. Prosise has a presumed scapula fracture. Eric Reid does have a left distal biceps tear. Nick Perry’s mild ankle sprain is OK and he returned to play.
This improves last week’s 117-6 (95.1%) scorecard to 130-6 (95.6%) through Week 11.
Monday Morning MD: Offensive line injures aplenty
Fans may think of this week as a relatively healthy one. In reality there were plenty of injuries. A plethora of offensive players were hurt, just not the ones most fantasy owners and fans are interested in.
Offensive line injuries lead the way in Week 10. The trend began on Thursday when the Ravens left
Offensive line injuries lead the way in Week 10. The trend began on Thursday when the Ravens left guard was carted off and their center limped off. Alex Lewis’ right leg was placed in a vacuum splint after being rolled up on. Though early reports indicated no fracture, by video, Lewis has a significant high ankle injury that will result in an extended absence and may still need surgery. Teammate Jeremy Zuttah was much luckier with a standard basketball type low ankle sprain.
The trend continued Sunday when two linemen with the last name Long (no relation) suffered apparent season ending injuries. Kyle Long of the Bears was carted off in an air splint. By video, he suffered a significant high ankle injury with possible fibula fracture and likely needs surgery. Jake Long’s twice torn left ACL was spared but video evidence of a left Achilles rupture was later confirmed by his head coach. The Vikings have now lost their third offensive tackle and their fourth consecutive game after five victories to open the season.
Dolphins left tackle Brandon Albert was reported to have dislocated his wrist but finished the game in a cast. A wrist (lunate) dislocation means ligaments are torn, thus surgery is likely. Miami is on an 11-day west coast trip (played Chargers on Sunday and Rams up next) creating logistical difficulties but I hope the injury is not truly a medical dislocation.
Knee injuries knocked out the Packers David Bakhtiari and Buccaneers Evan Smith. Also Packers guard T.J. Lang, by video, left with a high ankle sprain. Meanwhile, Bears Bobby Massie left with a concussion.
This may seem like a good week of injures as the offensive stars stayed healthy. However, their protectors took their share of injuries.
MMMD 1: Injuries to stars narrowly avoided
Near miss was the theme of the day. Tom Brady avoided a hit to the knee, instead took a blow to the thigh just above. He avoided serious injury but instead will deal with a quad muscle contusion. Teammate Rob Gronkowski took one of his hardest hits ever but since Earl Thomas stayed away from the head delivering the blow, Gronk avoided concussion.
Larry Fitzgerald and Lamar Miller returned for the second half after brief absences. Jordan Howard’s coach said he hurt his ankle or Achilles. By video, Howard does not have a tendon tear. I am always happy to be reporting good news.
MMMD 2: Running back news
Christine Michael was active but limited with his late week hamstring issue. Doug Martin finally returned from his Week 2 hamstring injury and re-aggravation.
Dion Lewis was activated off PUP with his post-ACL patella stress fracture but was not dressed this week. DeAngelo Williams had midweek knee scope and is likely out longer than the initial three-week estimate.
MMMD 3: Tony Romo not active
The Cowboys QB is almost three months out from his L1 back compression fracture. He has been medically cleared.
No one is arguing that Dak Prescott should relinquish the starting job as the Cowboys now have the best record in the NFL. However, it was interesting that Romo was not even dressed as the back up. Even if Romo has not practiced with the first team, isn’t a rusty Romo better than Mark Sanchez who has yet to take a live snap as a Cowboy?
After the game, Jerry Jones said indeed Romo would be the backup next week. After all, every 2nd stringer is one play away from being the starter..
MMMD 4: Maurkice Pouncey heroic
The Steelers center tried to return last week after dislocating his thumb but lasted only one series. After thumb surgery, he is to be congratulated for not missing more time.
A snapping hand injury is like a throwing hand injury for a QB. With a cast and likely pins/screws to stabilize the thumb, Pouncey played with what could have been a 4-6 week injury. There were a couple of low snaps, but that could be forgiven. Kudos to the Steelers medical staff.
MMMD 5: NFL can go further for safety
As the league has begun its public relations campaign, I hope it continues to go further for safety. Commercials with Dean Blandino touting 42 rules changes including the elimination of the three-man wedge ran last week. This week featured a second ad pointing out sideline video, radio communication, hand held tablets with medical records and X-ray access.
These are all good advances. I remember getting multiple memos from the league saying cell phones are illegal on the sidelines. I argued they were necessary for communication to other medical personnel that may be in the locker room or with a hospital. The league now supplies all medical personnel with earpiece and radio.
A simple additional change is to not have mandatory charged timeouts when checking on player health. This would have prevented the Case Keenum situation from last year. It also would have helped with the Bills at Seahawks debacle Monday night at the end of the half. When medical came onto the field to check on the down kicker, the Bills were out of timeouts, meaning he had to leave for one play. Allowing medical checks without penalty of timeout would improve safety by removing the inhibition to check a player. Of course, the league would have to police for injury faking but if medical is a priority, this change should be done.
DeSean Jackson’s rotator cuff injury kept him out even with the bye week to recover. The hope is that there is no tear. Remember, a partial tear led to surgery and injured reserve for Eric Decker earlier this season.
Last week, people took note that Jimmy Graham was finally healthy after patella tendon repair. Now it seems his QB is fully healthy. Russell Wilson looks like his same old self while leading the Seahawks to a big win over the Patriots. His high ankle, knee MCL and pectoral muscle injuries seem to have finally improved.
The Steelers big free agent tight end signing finally played. Ladarius Green is off PUP and had three catches. It is unusual for a free agent to end up on PUP like he did since teams perform full physicals before inking deals, but that is all behind the team now.
Ryan Fitzpatrick did have a mild MCL sprain. Mike Evans did return from concussion in one week as expected. Eric Wood did suffer a high ankle fracture and need surgery. Justin Pugh did have a MCL sprain. Derek Wolfe will return soon from a hairline elbow fracture. Doug Martin did beat Jacquizz Rodgers back. Jake Long does have an Achilles rupture. Kyle Long does have a high ankle injury/fracture. Alex Lewis has a significant high ankle injury. Jeremy Zuttah’s low ankle sprain is not severe.
Credit Maurkice Pouncey and the Steelers medical staff for having him ready to play against the odds. Although the point of my tweets were correct about a snapping side injury for a center, he beat the odds and returned early so it will count as a mistake.
This makes the previous 107-5 (95.5%) record update to 117-6 (95.1%).
Monday Morning MD: Teams take different approaches to injury reporting
This season, the “probable” category for pregame injury reporting was removed. Now players need to be either eliminated entirely from the report and deemed ready to play, or placed in the “questionable” category.
With the help of followers, I have gathered new injury reporting statistics. This season, approximately three out of every four (~75%) players
With the help of followers, I have gathered new injury reporting statistics. This season, approximately three out of every four (~75%) players listed as “questionable” are active league-wide, compared to just over half (~55%) in the previous year.
At the halfway mark, it has become clear that teams take different approaches to injury reporting. I am not accusing any teams of manipulation or cheating; however, the numbers lead to stark contrasts. Over 90% of the “questionables” suit up for the Bengals, Panthers and Redskins. In contrast, under 50% of the same category are active for teams like the Titans, Jaguars and Seahawks.
Here is a full list of teams and the percentage of “questionable” players that are ultimately activated each week through the first half of this season.
RANK TEAM PERCENTAGE
Bengals 100%
Panthers 95%
Redskins 91%
Chargers 90%
Bears 86%
Buccaneers 84%
Colts 84%
Dolphins 80%
Lions 79%
Texans 79%
Rams 77%
Cardinals 76%
Bills 76%
Jets 75%
Steelers 75%
Raiders 72%
Giants 71%
Patriots 70%
Cowboys 69%
Ravens 66%
Saints 65%
Packers 64%
Chiefs 64%
Eagles 64%
Falcons 60%
Browns 59%
49ers 58%
Broncos 54%
Vikings 50%
Seahawks 47%
Jaguars 41%
Titans 38%
Microanalysis will show many reasons for the differences. For example, the Bengals average only one player listed as “questionable” weekly but every player (a league low total of eight thru eight weeks) has been active. Some teams use the “doubtful” and “out” categories more liberally and thus have a higher percentage of “questionable” suit up.
I am an injury expert, not a fantasy expert. Thus I will leave it to the fantasy gurus to interpret the significance of the mid-season findings. However, there is clearly a big difference between how the Bengals who have activated 100% of their “questionable” players and the Titans who have only suited up 38% of theirs.
MMMD 1: Veteran leaders play through injury
Ben Roethlisberger, Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith, Sr. all played Sunday for the AFC North lead in the Steelers at Ravens clash. None of the three were at 100%, but most players are not at this juncture of the season.
All three have a history of toughness and early return from injury. Big Ben coming off knee scope and Smith dealing with a high ankle sprain will improve each week. Suggs who is putting off biceps tendon repair surgery will have to deal with elbow weakness for the rest of the year. Players will tell you that as the season marches on, 80% healthy is considered a good week.
MMMD 2: Joe Flacco breaks knee brace not knee
The Ravens QB scared fans when he came up hopping on one leg after an awkward slide. Fears of re-injury to his ACL or visual of a bone sticking out flashed through minds, but Flacco was fine. As he slid, his knee brace caught the turf and was mangled.
Teams have spare knee braces, although they may not be the exact custom model for each player. The Ravens were at home but even on the road, athletic trainers pride themselves as “boy scouts” who are ready for anything.
MMMD 3: More knee braces and Patriots health
Even on their bye week, the Patriots made health news. Bill Belichick explained why he has the offensive line wear knee braces. Essentially every major college mandates it but it is rarely required at the professional level. A few teams like the Patriots and Cowboys insist, but players resist due to the perception restricting knee fluidity. A brace cannot prevent all injuries, but could lessen the degree of injury.
Belichick also noted how his staff tries to prevent the avoidable non-contact injuries. Part of New England’s success this season may be having only three players on injured reserve versus the 19 from last season. The league average is approximately 10 IR players per season.
MMMD 4: Marijuana use in NFL
An ESPN survey of 226 players indicates 71% support legalization and 61% say fewer painkillers would be used if pot could be used. 22% claim they know a teammate who smoked before a game. 67% indicate the NFL testing for recreational drugs is not hard to beat.
Overall, players feel marijuana is better for recovery and pain control than pills. If players are committed to this, look for the next CBA to change the rules on marijuana usage.
MMMD 5: Medical sideline reporting improved
With the change in the Thursday night broadcast from CBS to NBC, the medical updates are much more precise. The difference from one week to the next was noticeable.
This is not a slight at the CBS sideline reporter, rather it is a compliment to the NBC sideline team that has a secret weapon. Longtime former Jaguars head athletic trainer, Mike Ryan, is on site behind the scenes providing his expertise. This is why reports now talk about specific tests and the anatomic references are all on point. Kudos to the NBC team for improving medical accuracy and the broadcast experience. The future is medical experts on broadcasts, like every network has a referee to help explain calls.
Maurkice Pouncey dislocated his right thumb and valiantly returned for one series. Look for surgery to be announced as dislocation is often associated with fracture. Unless he can move to guard or snap with his off hand, expect a 4-6 week absence.
Darrius Heyward-Bey suffered a midfoot sprain. His absence will be determined by severity but will likely be weeks.
By video, Allen Hurns had a left high ankle sprain but returned. His availability will depend on swelling.
Victor Cruz had a low ankle sprain that should not keep him out for long if at all.
Ryan Fitzpatrick injured his left knee and will get an MRI. By video, I am hoping for a minimal injury that could show a mild MCL sprain.
Cody Kessler had X-rays on his right leg that were negative and should not miss time.
Derek Wolfe hyperextended his right elbow and had a non-displaced coronoid process fracture. If the piece is small, he can avoid surgery and return in 4-6 weeks and possibly sooner with a brace.
Justin Pugh, by video, exited with a MCL sprain. His return with a brace will depend on severity and swelling.
Derrick Henry injured his calf in warm ups. Careful here, as medially, gastrocnemius muscle strains tend to linger.
Sammy Watkins is out of his boot but that doesn’t meant he is ready. Being placed on IR means he is out for at least another month anyways.
Mike Evans was initially cleared for concussion and later removed from the game. Hope he can return next week.
Jameis Winston’s knee injury is not expected to be significant.
Jamaal Charles’ menisectomy lends to a quicker recovery than the meniscus repair for C.J. Anderson. Charles has to now overcome swelling of the other knee, his IR status, age approaching 30 and a high salary cap number.
Doug Martin (hamstring) should be able to beat Jacquizz Rodgers (Lisfranc midfoot sprain) back for the Buccaneers.
Carlos Hyde missed another week with, by video, what seems to be an AC joint sprain.
Big Ben played in three weeks as expected. Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith, Sr also played. Sean Smith missed the game with left shoulder subluxation. It was time to worry on Jamaal Charles who had surgery and was placed on IR. Jameis Winston’s knee seems OK. Kwon Alexander had a stinger. Ty Montgomery sickle cell issue was only a one-week ordeal. Tyrann Mathieu did dislocate his shoulder. Barry Church is out 4-6 weeks with a forearm fracture. Corey Coleman missed six weeks with a broken hand. Referee Ed Walker tore his quad and Wade Phillips is OK but neither of these will count as this scorecard is for player predictions.
The previous 96-5 (95.0%) record improves to 107-5 (95.5%).
Monday Morning MD: Time for transparency
Transparency is long overdue. Why not let the doctors speak or provide rationale for return to play decisions?
Once again we have another concussion controversy involving a quarterback. Last season we had Case Keenum. In the NFL opener, Cam Newton became the national focus. Now we have the Alex Smith situation.
The Chiefs QB’s
The Chiefs QB’s head hit the turf, lacerating his ear, and had to be helped up by Spencer Ware (who ironically later suffered his own concussion) and a referee. Smith passed a concussion test and was returned to the game. The QB later suffered a second blow to the head on the turf and was then deemed to have a concussion.
I am not suggesting that the Chiefs or any doctor did anything wrong here. I am saying the optics of the situation are not good when a wobbly QB is allowed to stay in the game.
The latest concussion controversy deserves explanation. Credit head coach Andy Reid for trying to address it post game (even though he erroneously said Smith passed both concussion tests). However, when pressed, coaches always use the “I am not a doctor” line and say I just followed the doctor recommendations.
Why not let the medical staff speak or at least release a statement? Of course the player would have to grant permission, but perhaps that would clear up the misperceptions. Maybe the physician, knowing he would have to publicly defend his decision, causes a further pause before a player is cleared.
I don’t believe in conspiracy theories. Certainly the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant (UNC) who lives in Indianapolis was not incentivized to keep Smith in the game to help the Chiefs beat his hometown Colts. I believe the doctors are doing their best with an inexact science of diagnosing concussions. I have been there and know what a difficult job it is. It is impossible to get every “play/no play” decision correct, like it is impossible to expect a referee to get every call right. My point is why not let the public know about the process and what the doctor’s thinking was? Even the referee has to answer a pool reporter’s questions post game.
I am curious as to what the referees were thinking on this first hit. The umpire was one of two people there to help hold Smith up and referees are also charged with player health. I would also love to hear the UNC’s side of the story. Did the UNC see a wobbly Smith? Was he provided with the video replays? What lead him to clear the player? Even if a player passes concussion tests, visual evidence of a balance issue is enough to rule a player out.
The NFL has been accused of conspiracy and denial in the concussion crisis. Why not shed that image and allow some transparency in the current head injury decisions? Not allowing for comment just makes the situation look worse.
MMMD 1: Good injury week
Overall Week 8 seemed to be the least injuries for 2016, yet there were still plenty. The year to date has seen a slightly higher rate than average with 40 ACL tears and 32 Achilles ruptures.
Lets hope we don’t get Monday morning bad news. Or as seems to be the pattern this year, Wednesday bad news like we did for Adrian Peterson, Dez Bryant, C.J. Anderson and others.
MMMD 2: Two stars trying to return
Ben Roethlisberger and Terrell Suggs are both coming off injury and a bye week to face off in a big divisional game. Big Ben will be three weeks after a knee scope. Suggs suffered a biceps tendon tear.
There are varying reports of stitches and whether Roethlisberger will be ready. Medically, expect him to play. The sutures are in the skin, not the meniscus; therefore, will be removed and is a non-issue. Suggs is forgoing surgical repair to play through what may be his final season in the NFL.
MMMD 3: All meniscus tears not the same
Earlier this season we covered the difference between the Adrian Peterson and Big Ben meniscus tears. Now we have additional examples.
C.J. Anderson had his meniscus repaired, which means six weeks of rest and minimum three months of recovery. Michael Bennett’s return timeline after his cartilage trim procedure is set at 2-3 weeks. Trimming meniscus is like mowing the lawn where you can play football immediately after, while repairing is like laying down new sod where you need to keep of the grass to let the roots grow in.
MMMD 4: Time to worry for Jamaal Charles
Swelling when increasing activity after an ACL surgery is not unusual. When it does not go away for several weeks, the effusion becomes a concern.
Charles is now seeking a second opinion. Hopefully, rest, time, compression, medication and draining the knee will be enough. I hope there is no need for a post-ACL knee scope.
MMMD 5: Worst injury of the season
Texans right tackle Derek Newton ruptured both of his patella tendons last Monday. Even though there was a report of successful surgery to repair both tendons, he has a long path to return to the NFL. Three players have torn both patella tendons at the same time: Wendell Davis, Gary Baxter and Greg Childs. None of the three returned to their pre-injury levels of play. Hopefully, Newton can be the first.
The road game presented several difficulties. First, Newton did not have access to pain medicine immediately as the visiting team is not allowed to bring narcotic medication per federal laws and the home team medication supply is limited. Second, the 300+ pound lineman was essentially wheelchair bound and could not fly home with the team but instead needed special medical transport.
Broncos defensive coordinator Wade Phillips was knocked over on the sidelines and rushed to the hospital. Fortunately rumors of a broken leg were inaccurate and he passed all tests and was released.
Four players were concussed during the Chiefs at Colts game: Alex Smith, Spencer Ware, Joe Reitz and Vontae Davis. Statistically expect at least two of the four to miss next week’s game.
Jacquizz Rodgers injured his left foot but video was not clear as he was in a pile and the mechanism or severity could not be seen.
Ty Montgomery has a kidney-related ailment. It is unclear what type or how long he might miss.
Martellus Bennett continues to deal with a high ankle sprain. He injured it in Week 5 and still caught three touchdown catches. Here is hoping the bye week gives him a chance to fully heal.
Barry Church fractured his right forearm, the same side that he broke causing him to miss the last game of 2015. He likely will undergo plating surgery and return in 4-6 weeks.
Morris Claiborne has a significant groin injury. Sometimes one can play through or the Cowboys could make the decision to fix it now to be back by the end of season/playoffs.
By video, Charles Clay suffered a left shoulder AC joint sprain but returned to the game.
Sean Smith appeared to subluxation/dislocate his left shoulder. If he torn his labrum, that could mean surgery or trying to play with a brace as Charles Woodson did last year for the Raiders.
Duke Ihenacho suffered a scary hit in London. After a substantial time on the ground, was able to walk off under his own power.
Vontaze Burfict’s knee injury does not appear to be serious. By video, he suffered a contusion to the muscles in back of his left knee and he did return to the game. Meanwhile, Burfict inadvertently hit Rey Maualuga’s left arm but there was no fracture and he ultimately continued as well.
Russell Wilson was able to play through his pec, knee and ankle injury but not well enough to come away with victory.
Tyran Mathieu left the game with an unspecified shoulder injury. Hopefully the follow up news will be good.
Sammy Watkins is out of his boot. That certainly is a good sign but only a first step to return and there is no medical certainty that he can come off IR when eligible in a month.
By video, I did not expect Geno Smith to tear his ACL. Demarcus Ware did return after ulna plating surgery and even had a strip sack fumble with his right arm that was reversed. Lamar Miller played with what has been confirmed as a deltoid contusion. Antonio Brown’s hip contusion is confirmed to be progressing well for this Sunday and will not miss time. Duke Ihenacho, Vontaze Burfict and Rey Maualuga injuries are all less significant than originally feared. Derek Newton was confirmed with bilateral patella tendon ruptures.
Counting the missed ACL tear lowers the previous 89-4 (94.7%) record to 96-5 (95.0%).
Happy Halloween to everyone!
Monday Morning MD: Easy to just blame the coach
When a player returns early and is re-injured, it is too simplistic to blame the coach for pushing a player to hurt. Bills head coach Rex Ryan faced that criticism when LeSean McCoy played through and aggravated a hamstring strain in a Dolphins loss on Sunday.
Mid-week, McCoy was originally declared with only muscle
Mid-week, McCoy was originally declared with only muscle tightness that turned out to be “coach speak” for a mild to moderate strain per media reports. It would be easy for me to say “I told you so” after the Bills star RB left the game in the second half feeling pain after 8 carries for 11 yards. I did warn of ineffectiveness and aggravation but that is nothing the Bills medical staff would not be aware of and had considered. The offensive coordinator even said earlier this week, “I don’t want to do what we did last year. I don’t want him playing 85% re-injuring the hamstring and this thing lingering all year.”
Return-to-play decisions are not solely made by the team doctor or the head coach. Typically it needs to be a unanimous group decision between three parties: the medical staff, the team and the player. Any of the three has “veto power” and must share in the responsibility of all return-to-play scenarios.
The medical staff input is a combination of the doctors and athletic trainers. The team decision requires varying input from coaching (head coach, coordinators and position coaches) and management (general manager and sometimes owner). The player component includes the athlete, agent and often family. (Certainly agents have stepped up and prevented their guys from playing before.) All three combined parties must agree, otherwise a player doesn’t step on the field. Decisions like these are always joint discussions and are never made in a vacuum.
Ryan acknowledged, “We never play a guy our doctor and trainers don’t clear”. I am sure the medical staff was aware of and discussed risks of re-injury and ineffectiveness. McCoy accepted his role in the decision to play as well, saying “I felt good…I wouldn’t play, if I wasn’t 100%”.
Given this situation plus the Sammy Watkins, Aaron Williams and Shaq Lawson decisions to play through injury, it is inevitable critics will blame the Bills for allowing these players to push the envelope and get back to action prematurely, causing a bigger risk for re-injury down the line; however, that would not be telling the whole story. At least in this case McCoy himself acknowledges his role in pushing to play and admitted it might have been better to hold off.
MMMD 1: Geno Smith injury “not too significant”
The Jets Sunday starter exited with a left knee injury. By video, there was no major ligament injury but there is some worry for a meniscus tear (similar to Roethlisberger’s injury last week) that will be cleared up by a MRI. Smith himself indicated it wouldn’t be “anything too significant”; however, he spent the second half in street clothes on the sidelines. Unlike Big Ben who was cleared to play the 2nd half, doctors didn’t clear Smith to return as a precaution. The thought is Smith will avoid a knee scope and it doesn’t appear to be serious, even though he may not be the starter anymore.
MMMD 2: Steelers hope to get healthy with bye week
Antonio Brown took a knee to the quad and was hampered the rest of the game. Fortunately muscle contusions heal quickly and the week off comes at a perfect time for the Steelers star WR. With rehab, expect Brown to be 100% for the next game.
It would also help if Ben Roethlisberger would be throwing him the ball. Despite some doom and gloom reports of missing up to six weeks, I have never waivered (and a new CBS report agrees) http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/big-ben-unlikely-to-miss-more-than-two-games-could-return-after-bye/ from my feeling that Big Ben is most likely to return for the post-bye divisional games versus the Ravens.
MMMD 3: Giants injury designation faux pas
Odell Beckham Jr. and five other players were listed as “probable”, a designation that doesn’t exist anymore on the Friday injury report. Perhaps, the Giants share in the thoughts of fantasy players in wanting that category reinstated.
All six players were subsequently removed completely from the injury report, as downgrading to “questionable” would have proven the fallacy of the new system. Beckham did play as expected with a hip pointer, but he was seen working with trainers pregame and perhaps was not 100%. With the post overseas game bye, OBJ should not be hobbled for his next game.
MMMD 4: No Reggie Bush touchdown
It didn’t matter in the outcome of the game but it could matter for future safety. A play is dead when the ball carrier’s helmet comes off. Reggie Bush’s helmet was completely off just before he crossed the goal line yet he was still awarded the score.
Officiating guru Mike Pereira agreed. The NFL and NCAA rule are similar here except that the professional player is not required to leave the field for a play after his helmet comes off like the collegiate players. I would lobby that non ball carriers deserve the same protection. If the helmet comes off, any player should be deemed a non-participant meaning he can’t tackle, be hit, block or be blocked.
MMMD 5: 2016 Health and Safety Report
The annual medical update was released this week. The NFL has been far from perfect in dealing with head injury over the years but before anyone criticizes the league’s current action, they should read this comprehensive 39 page report of all of the health initiatives.
One piece of unfinished business is the NFL has yet to announce it’s new Chief Medical Officer. The often maligned previous medical adviser was forced to retire in July but the new full-time position has yet to be filled.
Jay Ajayi was cramping and not injured. Who can blame him after two consecutive 200+ yard performances in Miami.
Russell Wilson still seems to be hampered by the knee and ankle injury, which I expected to be behind him after the bye.
Jamaal Charles was limited by knee swelling and only had 1 carry for 0 yards. Knee effusion is common after ACL surgery but the swelling usually goes away quickly. Only if it persists, is it time to worry.
Tevin Coleman left with a hamstring strain but it is difficult to discern severity off video so his absence is yet to be determined.
Brian Hoyer’s doctors were working Sunday despite the Thursday game this week. The Bears QB underwent surgery with plate and screws into his radius (forearm) bone. Contrary to popular belief, team doctor’s have “day jobs” outside of the NFL and likely the regular weekly workload made the off day schedule more convenient.
Ron Brooks of the Eagles ruptured his quad tendon and will need surgery. This injury is similar to patellar tendon tear and will require a minimum of 6-9 months recovery.
Aaron Williams left the Dolphins game in an ambulance for a precautionary MRI that was negative and flew home to Buffalo with his team. Jarvis Landry apologized for the penalized hit that may still draw a fine.
Jeremy Hill seemed to aggravate again what by video seems to be a left AC joint sprain.
Jerick McKinnon by video suffered a high ankle sprain but had a limited return for the Bears.
Josh Norman and Cody Kessler suffered concussions.
Jordan Reed was out again and admitted to hiding his concussion.
John Brown missed the game as his sickle cell trait work up continued. Expect a full return as most teams have at least one player with the trait that play without issue.
Saints special teams ace, Jake Lampman is hoping to avoid major knee ACL and/or MCL injury.
Josh Doctson was placed IR for recalcitrant Achilles tendonitis.
Dez Bryant cut his fingers making soup, but his knee and digits should be fine after the Cowboys bye this past week.
Please be clear that I take the time to chronicle the correct/incorrect video and injury analysis to publicly vet my stats. This allows readers and twitter followers the chance for a public audit of my numbers.
This week, Russell Wilson does not seem to be over the knee and ankle injury as I expected, thus will count as a mistake. Unfortunately LeSean McCoy did aggravate his hamstring. Carson Palmer played with his as expected. Jerick McKinnon had a mild high ankle sprain confirmed. Brian Hoyer did have an isolated radius and needed surgery, Dwayne Allen missed the Colts game with a high ankle sprain. Michael Bennett did avoid serious knee injury and played.
Add these into last week’s 83-3 (96.5%) drops the numbers to 89-4 (95.7%).
Monday Morning MD: All meniscus tears are not the same
Ben Roethlisberger will need surgery but his season will not be over. Big Ben has a meniscus tear like Adrian Peterson; however, the Steelers quarterback will return in short order.
Not all meniscus tears are the same. A locked bucket-handle displaced meniscus tear like the Vikings running back had requires repair to prevent long-term problems.
Not all meniscus tears are the same. A locked bucket-handle displaced meniscus tear like the Vikings running back had requires repair to prevent long-term problems. Sutures require healing time measured in months. By video, Roethlisberger has a simple smaller meniscus tear that likely will be trimmed without the option for repair and his return will be measured in weeks. When laying down new sod, one must “keep off the grass”; however, after mowing the lawn, one can play football on the grass immediately.
The worst fears of injury were avoided. Roethlisberger described what he thought was a hyperextension injury but fortunately there was no serious ligament tear.
Big Ben will have had knee arthroscopy surgery by the time this article posts. Expect confirmation of a trimming procedure and a definite return this season.
With menisectomy (trimming) surgery, there is no wait for healing, thus, return is measured in weeks. Typically recovery is 2-4 weeks but given that Roethlisberger is not a position player and his recovery prowess is legendary, it is not impossible to return next week to play the Patriots. After all, Philip Rivers played New England in the 2008 AFC Championship game six days after a knee scope (and with a torn ACL).
However, the most likely return is after the Steelers bye the following week. I fully expect to see Roethlisberger play the division rival Ravens in Week 9.
There are many reasons to have immediate surgery. First, the tear can get worse. Second, playing on a meniscus tear can accelerate arthritis. Third, a cartilage injury limits playing effectiveness. Finally, with the quick recovery and the bye coming, there is no time like the present and Steelers doctors are acting quickly to make it happen.
Big Ben returned to play in the second half but there is no way he should continue to chance further injury without surgery first. I am sure if Roethlisberger had clinical signs of meniscus tear or mechanical symptoms, he would not have been allowed to return to play. Now that the meniscus tear is diagnosed, there can be no thought of playing through the injury.
Roethlisberger will return to 100% in terms of football. He will have some increased chance of long-term arthritis as a result of loosing some of the meniscus as cushioning, but less than without surgery.
An operation is never good news, but this type of meniscus procedure is really a positive scenario for Roethlisberger and Steelers fans. With a trim, Big Ben will have a chance to return very quickly.
MMMD 1: LeSean McCoy avoids serious injury
Like Big Ben, McCoy had a scare and clutched his right knee. By video, the Bills RB averted disaster and only had a mild MCL sprain. The key is that his foot was not fully planted or trapped. Indeed, McCoy returned for the second half and I don’t expect issues going forward.
MMMD 2: Odell Beckham, Jr. injures hip
The Giants star WR was injured within minutes of Roethlisberger and McCoy. Fortunately he too avoided major injury and returned for a big game.
By video, Beckham suffered a left hip pointer. The key is how swollen and sore he is this AM. Just because Beckham came back to play is no guarantee for next week. I expect the Giants to be aggressive treating this injury and thus a good chance to see Beckham in action next week in London. I do not expect the long flight to be a factor as teams fly on a chartered 747 and it’s like spending six hours in your living room. In fact, the Giants medical staff can set up a mini-training room on the plane as well.
MMMD 3: Terrell Suggs injured again
The 34 year-old pass rusher recovered from his second Achilles rupture, now he will have to deal with his second biceps injury. By video, Suggs ruptured his left distal biceps tendon at the elbow and Jay Glazer has confirmed the injury.
In 2012, he played through the month of December and into the Super Bowl with a right biceps tear. I suspect he will want to try to delay surgery and do the same now. Most players end up with surgery to re-attach the tendon to restore full flexion and supination (palm up rotation) strength.
Suggs has proven to be a quick healer and still can be an effective pass rusher. His ability to wrap and tackle may be hindered by this injury, but given his experience compensating and playing hurt on the other elbow gives him hope that he can do the same now.
MMMD 4: DeMeco Ryans sues over Achilles tear
The former Eagles linebacker ruptured his Achilles tendon in 2014 at NRG stadium and is now suing the Texans, NFL and stadium operators.
Originally the field was made up of natural grass pallets that were rotated into the sun for growth but the seams generated complaints. Subsequently the surface has now been switched to artificial grass.
Reggie Bush sued the St. Louis Rams stadium over his knee injury slipping on concrete and the case is still pending. Ryans returned to play during a subpar 2015 campaign but is no longer playing and seeks over $10 million in damages.
MMMD 5: Active does not always mean playing time
A big pregame topic is who will and won’t be on the inactive list. This week there was much discussion of to play or not to play for Arian Foster and Will Fuller.
Foster was called a game-time decision. The Dolphins RB was active but had minimal contribution with only 3 rushes for 3 yards.
Fuller was reported by Adam Schefter to be out. The Texans instead activated the wide receiver but he essentially did not play. Seems the Texans had no healthy scratches so Fuller was activated even though his effectiveness from hamstring injury was limited. In the end, the ESPN report was not wrong even though Fuller was technically active.
These are prime examples of where active does not equal effective.
Browns S Jordan Poyer was taken to the hospital with a concussion and diagnosed with a lacerated kidney. Expect a minimum one-month absence that could extend to season long.
Seahawks DL Michael Bennett suffered a scary looking knee hyperextension injury.
The hope is his ligaments were spared despite the gruesome appearance and only minor anterior bone bruise or posterior capsular stretch injuries.
By video, Colts TE Dwayne Allen left with a right high ankle sprain. His status for next week is in doubt.
Redskins TE Jordan Reed did not play as expected after his recent head injury. With his sixth reported concussion, it will be smart to take great care and consideration before return. The bigger concern is not when he will return but potentially if he will return. There is no absolute number of concussions when one has to retire but I hope Reed makes the right decision.
Today, Chiefs LB Justin Houston can come off PUP from his ACL. He has been cleared for football activities. If he is activated, he has two weeks to practice before potentially playing in Week 9.
Packers RB James Starks underwent an unusual Sunday AM knee scope surgery. The timing may have been necessitated by a family emergency last week. Usually in season arthroscopy are done early week to maximize return, as is the case for Roethlisberger (detailed above).
I am glad that this section generated some interest this week. A follower thought I should count Dez Bryant as a mistake as initially I only said MCL. His bone bruise is indeed related to the MCL but I will follow his advice and call that a mistake. It was correct that Big Ben did not have a major injury and returned to play; however, I will not count it as correct as he now has what I consider to be a minor meniscus tear.
Despite three touchdowns last week, Martellus Bennett did show up on injury report with an ankle as expected. Eddie Lacy did play through his high ankle injury while Steve Smith was inactive as no player listed as doubtful has been activated in 2016. Trevor Siemian and Terrance Williams played with AC injuries. Jordan Reed was out with concussion and although limited, Sammie Coates was active with index finger fracture and laceration.
There were three correct pure video impressions. Odell Beckham, Jr. was confirmed with a hip pointer. LeSean McCoy did avoid major knee injury. Terrell Suggs does have a biceps tear.
This takes last week’s 73-2 (97.3%) mark to 83-3 (96.5%).
Monday Morning MD: High ankle is not always dreaded injury
The average fan knows and fears the high ankle sprain. We have come to know this injury can knock players out for extended periods of time. However, does every high ankle sprain lead to a player missing multiple weeks?
Like any injury, there is wide variety in high ankle severity. Yes, players can perform thru
Like any injury, there is wide variety in high ankle severity. Yes, players can perform thru mild sprains while severe sprains can even lead to surgery.
Early in the game by video, TE Martellus Bennett suffered a high ankle sprain and was in obvious pain. He channeled his inner superhero and returned to play, catching three touchdown passes for the Patriots. How sore and how much swelling he has this am, will determine if he can also play next week.
Steve Smith Sr. also appeared to suffer a high ankle sprain.
He continued to play for awhile but ultimately limped off the field.
By video, Eddie Lacy also suffered a high ankle sprain. The Packers RB left the game but hopefully that has as much to do with the score at the time as the severity of the injury.
Meanwhile, high ankle injury can be very severe. Last week, Kevin White limped off under his own power but has been reported with a severe high ankle sprain with an associated fibula fracture. The injury to the Bears receiver has nothing to do with his tibia stress fracture from last year but he has been placed on injured reserve and likely needs surgery.
By video the worry is Trumaine Johnson may have suffered the same fate as White. The best case scenario is a severe high ankle sprain with a prolonged absence. The worst case for the Rams cornerback is season ending surgery if an associated fibula fracture is found. Neither possibility is good for someone playing on a franchise tag without a long-term deal.
We have chronicled both ends of the high ankle injury spectrum. Of course there are plenty of scenarios in the middle as well. Bottom line is the high ankle sprain is not always the dreaded injury it is made out to be in the media.
MMMD 1: Early stats for new injury categories
With PROBABLE being removed, what does QUESTIONABLE now mean? It used to mean a 55% chance of playing in 2015. Now with the two combined, the early returns show about a 75% chance to be active. It makes sense that when combining a 50/50 and 95% category that the results are somewhere in between. The challenge now is to figure out which players are truly questionable to play and which ones were always very likely to make it.
Of note, zero DOUBTFUL players have been active in 2016. Jay Cutler, Stefon Diggs, Dwayne Washington and others continued the no-go trend here. Seems like this should have been the better category to remove for the league.
MMMD 2: Browns can’t get started
Every offensive play starts with the snap. Cleveland can’t keep their centers or quarterbacks on the field. With the Cody Kessler injury to his chest/ribs, the Browns have now used eight players at these two positions. Kessler’s X-rays were negative so he has a chance to return next week.
Meanwhile, recently acquired backup QB Charlie Whitehurst was the fourth Browns QB injured when he hyperextended his left knee but hopefully escaped serious injury. Both Robert Griffin and Josh McCown suffered shoulder fractures previously.
MMMD 3: Trevor Siemian could return for Thursday
The Broncos starter was reported by Jay Glazer to have a grade 3 AC sprain and was inactive Sunday but that doesn’t rule him out for the midweek division clash versus the Chargers. The injury is to his non-throwing shoulder and contrary to some speculation, will not need surgery. With aggressive treatment and medication, I think Siemian has a good chance to play despite the high grade AC injury. Jimmy Garoppolo had a reported grade 2 injury to his throwing shoulder and missed 2 weeks but was healthy enough to back up Tom Brady and play in mop up duty this week.
MMMD 4: Gary Kubiak hospitalized after game.
I hope it is just illness and nothing more as flu-like symptoms sent the Broncos head coach off in an ambulance post game. In 2013, he collapsed at halftime as the Texans head coach and suffered a mini stroke. Hopefully this is all precautionary and Kubiak will be fine.
MMMD 5: Injuries no excuse
All teams have injuries and need to make adjustments. The Vikings head into their bye as the only undefeated team at 5-0. They lost their franchise QB, star RB, starting left tackle and others, yet still remain undefeated. Kudos to the GM, coaches and players for their success.
Versatility often helps a team as well. There is no better example than Texans LB Brian Peters. He had kick off duties Sunday and has even stepped in as long snapper. As they say in the NFL: the more you can do.
MMMD 6: Injury rundown.
Tevin Coleman had no issues with sickle cell in Denver. He tied the Falcons record for most receiving yards (132) for a running back as he helped hand the Super Bowl Champions their first loss.
A.J. Green was rolled up on late in the game but returned after six plays.
Jeremy Hill left with a shoulder injury after his previous chest injury but should not miss significant time.
Josh Norman injured his right hand/wrist and finished the game with a splint and tape.
By video, Terrance Williams had a mild left AC sprain, which he confirmed. He should not miss any games.
Cam Heyward will have a MRI on his hamstring to determine severity.
Letroy Guion said he had a complete tear of MCL from week 2 but returned this Sunday with a brace and will not need surgery.
WRs Randall Cobb and Chris Hogan had ugly looking hits but neither suffered significant injury, but likely both will be sore.
Tony Romo will have a repeat MRI Monday. Expect good news as compression fracture heals reliably. Despite a long list of injuries there is no medical reason for Romo to retire. With his replacement playing well, expect Romo back after the week 7 bye.
Dez Bryant was inactive Sunday but will beat Romo back as he does not have a true fracture.
Latavious Murray was out with a turf toe and his return is undetermined.
Senquez Golson was placed on IR as Lisfranc injuries are hard for defensive backs to play through.
Zach Ertz was active after his early season first rib dislocation. No surgery was needed and he should do well going forward.
Tyler Eifert has yet to play after a Pro Bowl ankle injury and surgery. His return is now delayed by a back issue.
Jacoby Brissett needed thumb surgery. Likely his ulnar collateral ligament injury kept the Patriots from having a full offense last week. Kudos for toughing it out and delaying surgery until Brady returned.
Josh Doctson’s Achilles tendonitis continues to linger. I am sure the Redskins are doing what they can but this is just one of those frustrating issues.
Eric Decker is still out. Optimists will say it is good news the team has not put him on IR for his partial rotator cuff tear. Pessimists will say he is done and needs surgery. The truth will depend on the extent of the tear, where greater than 50% thickness spells trouble.
Lee Smith was confirmed with an ankle fracture. Kevin White had a severe high ankle sprain with fracture. Randall Telfer did miss the game with a high ankle injury. Zach Ertz returned to play without surgery on his dislocated first rib. Sickle cell indeed was a non-issue for Tevin Coleman. Senquez Golson was placed on IR for long standing Lisfranc injury. Randall Cobb and Chris Hogan were ok despite nasty looking hits. Charlie Whitehurst knee hyperextension seems mild as expected. Martellus Bennett had a mild high ankle sprain. Josh Doctson Achilles tendonitis is lingering. Cody Kessler seems ok with no fracture.
This makes the previous 61-2 mark, now 73-2 (97.3%), but one or two misses will bring it right back to the 95% target.
Monday Morning MD: Ultimately things make sense
Dez Bryant’s injury was called a “hairline fracture” by his head coach. With his team saying their star wide receiver was day to day, that just didn’t make medical sense.
Were the Cowboys that desperate that they would jeopardize a playmaker’s health? Was Dallas just sending out false information to make the opposition do extra
Were the Cowboys that desperate that they would jeopardize a playmaker’s health? Was Dallas just sending out false information to make the opposition do extra homework in game planning?
The truth seems to be neither, but rather that Bryant seems to have a bone bruise rather than a fracture. This new diagnosis indeed jives with how the team has been handling the injury.
The first thing that seemed weird is that the team didn’t release Bryant’s MRI results. Fans feared that they were hiding something. Then it came out that there was no Monday MRI. This led me and others to think the injury wasn’t significant enough to warrant an MRI. The truth was the Cowboys were initially just protecting their star player, as Dez missed his MRI appointment while going temporarily AWOL.
The next unusual thing was that Jason Garrett broke the news of a “hairline fracture” to the 49ers media rather than his hometown beat reporters. Now it seems clear that it wasn’t an intentional slight but simply being forthcoming with the next media opportunity after the Wednesday MRI results.
When the injury was confirmed to be in the lateral tibial plateau, medically that meant a minimum 4-6 week absence. However, the Cowboys continued to insist it was a day-to-day injury. A hairline fracture implies injury to the cortex (hard outer surface) and indicates damage to the structural integrity of the bone. Playing on it would risk displacing the fracture and needing surgery.
Now it all makes sense. A bone bruise can be described as microscopic fracture of the trabecular (soft inner) bone. This is not structural and one can see how Garrett could have unintentionally mistermed it a “hairline fracture”. Indeed the team is not putting Bryant at risk with its “pain tolerance only” stance expecting return in 1-3 weeks. A bone bruise was always a worry and made sense combined with the MCL sprain based on video.
I have always said that teams aren’t stupid. If a decision made on the inside looks silly to the outside, that just means we don’t have all the facts. The Bryant/Cowboys situation is another example of how there is usually a logical explanation for everything.
MMMD 1: Another major NaVorro Bowman injury
By video, the star 49ers linebacker unfortunately suffered a left Achilles rupture.
The team ruled him out immediately with a lower leg injury. Media has confirmed worry of Achilles tear. I hope my film analysis to be wrong but this was a classic change of direction, non-contact, eccentric load type mechanism.
Bowman missed the entire next season after his 2014 combined ACL and MCL tear needed surgery. Now he will miss all of this season with surgery again. The only good news is he medically should be on track for Week 1 2017 and chances are good to be 100%. The injury is on the same side but there is no definite linkage of the two.
MMMD 2: Concussions for Cam and Carson
Cam Newton needed to keep his head on a swivel but a momentary relaxation lead to a goal line concussion. Carson Palmer’s head slammed to the turf before entering the concussion protocol.
The Panthers play next Monday, while the Cardinals are scheduled for this Thursday night. Newton has twice as long to recover before the next game. Although concussions are unpredictable, Palmer seems very unlikely to play while recent data would have Newton 50/50 on getting cleared.
Safety of Thursday games comes into play again. Adding a bye week and pairing up midweek games with the bye would eliminate this problem. With the Packers and Eagles having their bye this past week they likely would welcome a second bye in the late season.
MMMDS 3: Broncos win with another rookie QB
Trevor Siemian has now been confirmed with an AC joint sprain (separated shoulder). By video, it was never a clavicle fracture as some feared.
Siemian could have returned to play but instead was confirmed as the emergency QB. Likely the Broncos decided a healthy rookie Paxton Lynch was a better option than an injured QB. Siemian’s injury is very similar to that of Jimmy Garoppolo except it is on the non-throwing shoulder and thus should be available next week. If Siemian doesn’t start/play next week, it will mean a coaching decision regarding limited practice and a QB not being 100% rather than an inability to play through the injury.
MMMD 4: Rookie quarterbacks fairing well
This year seems like a Seinfeld episode with a “George Costanza opposite” season for signal callers. The Broncos, Eagles, Patriots & Cowboys all have first time starters at QB and are a combined 13-2 so far. Meanwhile, established Pro Bowl QBs Drew Brees, Cam Newton, Philip Rivers and Carson Palmer are a combined 4-12.
In a quarterback league, it is certainly a “bizzaro world” to see rookies with all this success and star players struggling.
MMMD 5: Harbinger of a London based team
The Jaguars played overseas for the fourth straight year but that is not what signals to me the growing likelihood of a British team. To me the significance is that both clubs voluntarily choose to fly to London on Thursday. The days of the early travel and week-long stays in England seem to be over. This signals the growing feasibility of travel.
In fact, the Colts do not even follow London with a bye, which had been the league norm. These subtle but important changes are paving the way for a global NFL.
As feared, Sammy Watkins does seem to have a bone issue with surgery with a larger screw and bone graft coming. He was placed on injured reserve and will not return. This is not uncommon for Jones fractures, but when healed, he will be 100% again for 2017.
J.J. Watt had a second discectomy surgery on the same L5-S1 level. There was no fusion and thus no fear of career implications.
Eric Decker has a partial rotator cuff tear. The extent of the tear and his response to rehab will determine whether he needs surgery.
Russell Wilson lead his team to victory and the good news is with the bye, he should be 95% healthy by his next game with the MCL and high ankle essentially behind him.
Tony Romo is likely to practice fully and is getting close to a return. With Dak Prescott performing well, it gives the Cowboys luxury to wait until after the Week 7 bye.
Lee Smith suffered a gruesome ankle fracture yet still limped off the field under his own power.
The Raiders TE will likely need surgery and is done for the year.
Kevin White appeared to have an third quarter mild high ankle sprain but there was only one limited view.
Darelle Revis left with a hamstring strain and his return is uncertain.
Chris Johnson was announced on TV as his left knee giving out, but by video to me he had a groin strain, which was confirmed.
Dewayne Washington was announced as an ankle, which may be good news as there was initial worry for turf toe or Lisfranc injury.
Eric Ebron, Brandon Bolden and DeForest Buckner were rolled up upon in similar fashion. All three may have the combo MCL and/or high-ankle sprain with recovery based on severity.
Dont’a Hightower played with partially torn meniscus. He seems to be trying to finish the season but a scope may be in his future.
Gerald McCoy left with a calf injury. This may be something that lingers for the Buccaneers.
Tyler Lockett is reported to be playing through a PCL sprain. Kudos for toughness but the worst is likely behind him and he is unlikely to need surgery for what seems to be a mild sprain.
Tyron Smith of the Cowboys has a bulging disc, which usually does not need surgery but return to play depends on symptoms.
Randall Telfer had a Browns friendly fire high ankle sprain.
The Steelers suffered a host of injuries including Marcus Gilbert with a likely mild high ankle sprain.
Russell Wilson played through injury. Sammy Watkins did indeed have a bigger issue. Brian Cushing played at three weeks, sooner than the six week projection as expected. Josh Doctson’s Achilles tendonitis is lingering. Charles Tapper is now on IR with pars defect. Dez Bryant does have a MCL with bone bruise. Jay Cutler missed while Jacoby Brissett played.
NaVorro Bowman does seem to have an Achilles rupture. Trevor Siemian has an AC sprain and was available to play. Chris Johnson has a groin strain, not knee. Martellus Bennett’s injury was mild. Dez/Scandrick/Tyron Smith all were inactive as expected.
The previous 48-2 record is now 61-2 (96.8%).
Monday Morning MD: MCL and high ankle combo
What do the injuries to Russell Wilson, Dez Bryant & Brandon Marshall have in common? They all have a similar mechanism of being pulled to the ground in a “horse collar” type fashion.
Wilson’s tackle was flagged as a penalty. Bryant was pulled to the ground legally by the jersey. Marshall was illegally yanked down
Wilson’s tackle was flagged as a penalty. Bryant was pulled to the ground legally by the jersey. Marshall was illegally yanked down by his facemask last week. All three tackles are dangerous and have the same injury patterns. They all are at high risk for knee MCL injury and same side high ankle sprains as the tackler’s body pins the ankle while the knee is rolled up upon.
Fortunately all three only had mild MCL sprains. Wilson continued to play before being removed for a coaching decision based on the lopsided score. Bryant was injured the second play of the game and returned to catch a touchdown pass. Marshall surprised people when he finished the game last week and proved doubters wrong by starting this week.
When the defender’s body traps the leg as the ball carrier is pulled to the ground, either the medial collateral ligament (MCL) and/or the syndesmotic ligaments (high ankle sprain) are injured. Sometimes it is both. In these cases, there may have been some ankle symptoms but all three were primarily knee injuries.
The good news of all three are that by video, they appear to be mild. Marshall’s injury is known. Wilson and Bryant will have the prerequisite MRI that will confirm the mild MCL sprain. Contrary to some internet fears, I am sure there is no additional ACL tear or bigger injury looming for either player.
Pulling a player to the ground by the collar, facemask or jersey is dangerous as the tackler’s body often pins the leg. Fortunately, Wilson, Bryant and Marshall escaped with minor injuries; however, this can cause ankle fractures or more rarely tibial plateau fractures as well. Players need to take care of each other. Football is dangerous enough and no one should suffer a preventable injury.
MMMD 1: The dreaded non-contact injuries beginning with “A”
Everyone knows anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears end seasons. Achilles tendon tears are second only to that in landing players on injured reserve. As players get bigger, faster & stronger, the ACL and Achilles do not get larger, thicker or stronger, thus a weak point exists.
By video, DeAngelo Hall tore his right knee ACL. The Redskins officially called it a “knee sprain” during the game, which is technically not inaccurate; however, an ACL tear is a severe form of a knee sprain. Ironically, Hall tore his Achilles in 2014.
Manti Te’o was announced to be out with an Achilles. There was no official mention of tear yet but the bad news is expected with the formal announcement of tendon rupture, surgery and IR. This marks the 3rd Achilles tear for the Chargers (RB Brandon Oliver & TE Jeff Cumberland). This is also the 3rd week in a row that San Diego has lost a key player for the year. Keenan Allen and Danny Woodhead tore their ACLs in Week 1 and Week 2.
MMMD 2: Walk-through injuries
Injuries in games, practice and preseason are bound to happen, but injuries during walk-through practices? The Browns kicker injured his knee during the lightest of practices and was later placed on injured reserve.
Sammy Watkins had his foot stepped on in walk-through and missed Sunday’s game. His pain predated the stomping injury and my hope is that he won’t need a second Jones fracture surgery as happens up to 20% of the time with this problem fracture.
MMMD 3: Weather delay in Tampa
A thunderstorm delayed the end of the Rams at Buccaneers game by just over an hour. The delay was not just about player safety but fan safety too. Lightning is dangerous for both fans and players.
Reports of danger in football are usually in high school fields without large structures like stadiums; however it pays to be smart when the chance of a potentially deadly injury is preventable.
MMMD 4: Several medical timeouts
It seems that referees have gotten the message after the season opening Cam Newton potential head injury incident. A medical timeout was not called and the league underwent criticism.
This week, several medical timeouts were called by referees. Cardinals WR Michael Floyd was sent off for a play. So was Browns QB Cody Kessler. Both were not diagnosed with concussion.
This is a good step forward. Now let’s hope the system works this well the next time a big star QB in the final two minutes takes a significant head blow.
MMMD 5: UNC needs to watch the action
I feel bad for the elderly gentleman on the Cowboys sideline that got run over. He was clearly mesmerized by the video boards and not watching the action as it came towards him. I hope he wasn’t hurt.
This does bring up a different question. The gentleman was on the sidelines working as the official unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant (UNC). His job is to watch the action and protect players. It is the spotter’s job to watch video and sideline personnel’s job to watch the field. Certainly it would be appropriate for the UNC to watch the video boards after the whistle for replays but not to miss the live action.
Lesson number one on the sidelines is to watch the action. With this incident, I wonder about the experience of UNC doctors. Last week, I was told by a NFL doctor that the assigned UNC had never worked a football game in his/her life and had no specific football training. Recently, Jenny Vrentas was allowed access to observe a sideline neuro doc in action and he admitted to only having 10 games experience in 3 years. In contrast, up to half of team doctors have 10 plus years of experience.
Since the UNC plays an important role, perhaps there should be some formal training mandated before stepping onto the sidelines to help give players more protection.
The Steelers had multiple players leave the game. LB Lawrence Timmons (shin – hospitalized and quickly released), G Ramon Foster (chest), S Rob Golden (hamstring), WR Eli Rogers (toe) and LB Ryan Shazier (leg) were all nicked. Their status will be determined this week.
Redskins WR Josh Doctson was a surprise late scratch with Achilles tendonitis. This injury has lingered from preseason and hopefully will not hamper him all year. Teammate CB Bashaud Breeland suffered a high ankle sprain.
Bears RB Jeremy Langford left with an ankle injury. Contrary to some reports of Achilles injury, by video, his tendon is not torn. His return to play is yet to be determined but fears of his season being over are premature.
Packer TE Jared Cook left with an ankle injury. Video was not clear as to diagnosis or when he might return.
Giants CB Eli Apple left with a hamstring injury and his return is to be determined.
49ers CB Jimmie Ward strained his quad/thigh muscle and left the game.
DeSean Jackson and Morris Claiborne both suffered different contusions and were able to return to play.
Tony Romo helped warm up Cowboys with throws during pregame. At five weeks after L1 compression fracture, I expect to see him at practice at any time now in a red jersey. Romo is not ready to take a hit but he is ready to practice with a red jersey.
Jay Cutler did not play with his UCL thumb injury as expected. Even though he doesn’t need surgery, expect his absence to continue as his ability to grip and spin the ball is affected.
Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett’s thumb sprain has not been confirmed as an UCL and thus still has a chance to play next week. Either he or Jimmy Garoppolo (AC) is likely to be available for Week 4 before Tom Brady returns.
Browns QB Josh McCown was announced with a hairline clavicle fracture in addition to AC sprain. His estimate to return is pegged at 2-4 weeks. WR Corey Coleman broke his hand in practice and will not need surgery but will miss 4-6 weeks.
Jimmy Graham appears to be rounding into form after his patellar tendon tear last year.
Titans G Chance Warmack’s season is over after finger tendon surgery. The reason for IR is the post-op recovery protocol is extensive, thus making it impossible to play through, even thought it is just a finger.
Josh Mcown does have an AC sprain but he also has an unanticipated hairline clavicle fracture, so even though video was right, it was also wrong, so it will be counted as a mistake.
Adrian Peterson did have a locked knee with bucket handle meniscus tear. He did end up with repair, which is better long term but longer recovery. There was much misleading info but scope and repair were always the likely outcome.
DeMarcus Ware did have surgery for an ulna fracture and returns in a month. DeAngelo Hall confirmed ACL tear. Manti Teo will have Achilles tear announced soon. Jay Cutler did miss due to his thumb. Mo Claiborne and DeSean Jackson continued through contusions. Eddie Goldman was confirmed with high ankle sprain. Chance Warmack will miss the season with flexor tendon finger injury.
The 39-1 record moves to 48-2 for a 96% average.
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Posted by navhistory on May 7, 2018 in Worldwide Partnership
Summary: This article looks at how our identity has been visibly expressed, across the years. It does not examine our brand positioning, because there is little evidence that we thought in such terms until recently. The focus is on graphic design.
What is Corporate Identity?
Early Logos and Letterheads
Letterhead in the 1960s
Designing a Worldwide Logo
Designs of Large Headquarter Buildings
Corporate identity is concerned with the visual aspects of a company’s presence. When companies undertake corporate identity exercises, they are usually modernizing their visual image in terms of logo, design, and collaterals. Such efforts do not normally entail a change in brand values, so that the heart of the brand remains the same—what it stands for, or its personality.
The best that such changes can do is to reassure audiences that the company is concerned about how it looks.1 Brands do have to maintain a modern look, and the visual identity needs to change over time. But the key to successfully effecting a new look is evolution, not revolution.2
With this in mind, let’s look at our history.
Research on our iconography, especially our logos, is a rich field. Ships multiplied on our letterheads from the 1930s:3 MTBs, battle cruisers, fully-rigged barques, Chinese junks. It was an early example of contextualization!
After World War II, with the advent of peace, a square-rigger became dominant in our US publications.4 It can still be seen, for example, as the emblem of the Discipleship Library that Fred Krebs maintains.5
Lorne Sanny has an interesting segment in his “Dear Gang” letter of April 23, 1962:
It has been urged upon us that it would be well if we could come up with an explanatory phrase or a sentence that would follow the term The Navigators on our letterhead and on other materials. This would give people a little more of a clue as to what we are trying to do. Some of you know we have worked on this in the past and haven’t gotten too far, but we want to work on it earnestly again.
We are not after a slogan or something clever but rather something that in a few words (say seven to eleven) simply describes what The Navigators are or do. Sort of an umbrella-type phrase that would cover any activity we are engaged in.
For instance, The Navigators—recruiting, building, and launching Christ-centered men and women. Or—recruiting . . . building . . . launching vessels fit for the Master. Or—helping produce reproducers in every nation. Or—helping recruit disciples and disciple recruits. Or—helping make fruitful Christian disciples.
He invited suggestions from our staff.6 The next relevant reference that Lorne makes in writing to his staff is in his letter of December 3, 1962.
We received quite a bit of comment on the November 14 mailing with the little booklet and the letter, the descriptive phrase and the symbol. One of our close friends called long-distance to say it was the best piece of material he had ever seen put out from the Glen. Other reactions were just the opposite. They had never seen worse! Of course, the reactions were varied on the part of our staff, and I think mostly negative—to the symbol, the way the word Navigators was formed with the two dots over the N and the descriptive phrase.
First, let me say that this is not “our new letterhead.” We are simply doing some experimenting. Rather than try to make a permanent change, we thought we would utilize some of the ideas to date in a general mailing for a one-time situation and see what the reactions are, then move on from there. I think there is universal opposition to the two dots over the N in the word Navigators. We are not entirely happy with the symbol. And I certainly hope we can come up with something better for a descriptive phrase. But I do think we need something different from a ship, and we do need a descriptive phrase. So, as you have ideas along the way, shoot them to us . . .
Lorne then adds several observations.
The right symbol and descriptive phrase are not necessarily the key to raising money, since the finances came in on this mailing in spite of this experiment to which some so violently7 reacted.
We can be resistant to change. . . . We constantly need to be exploring new ways and means to communicate the vision God has given us. Words can become very familiar and mean certain things to us, but not mean this to others.
This demonstrates to me that our staff and close friends have a real heart for every phase of our work and its public image . . . and this makes me rejoice.
During the 1960s, the square-rigged ship continued as our letterhead, showing Trotman as founder and Sanny as president, with the slogan “To Know Christ and to Make Him Known.”
In 1964, the Overseas Directors Conference, according to their notes, “decided to work toward uniformity of letterhead design in each country in order to simplify artwork and maintain a high standard.” Though this record is ambiguous, what was apparently meant was a single uniform letterhead, shared by all our countries. Nothing came of this.8
In the late 1960s, Lorne’s “Dear Gang” letter became “Dear Staff” (and the ship logo appeared) in January 1969.9 Then variations in the letterhead of this frequent communication with our staff occurred:
January 1972: Lorne Sanny and a ship in circle with four prongs
January 1974: “To The Navigators Staff” plus the same logo
January 1975: Sail logo and Nav staff
July 1975: “To The Navigators Staff” plus a ship in circle with four prongs
January 1990: “To The Navigators” plus an eight-handled Nav wheel
However, by the early 1970s, quite a few Nav countries were using locally symbolic logos. Examples: a rising sun in Japan or a maple leaf in Canada.
Our quest for clarity and uniformity came to the forefront again in the early 1970s. Thus it was that, among our supportive objective for 1972 to 1975, Rod Sargent was charged with “devising and implementing a common corporate identity for The Navigators.”10
In response to this requirement, Rod presented an informative briefing and slideshow on corporate identity at the end of 1973.11
He then argued that the name of our organization12 and the ship as a symbol were misleading. His survey of Nav staff had produced the following:
10 percent opposed to any change
10 percent expressing no opinion
20 percent favored keeping the ship
60 percent favored a new symbol, of whom half offered suggestions
Some participants in this conference spoke of the difficulty of making a corporate identity universal, saying it might be too “American” or too organizational. Furthermore, the same standard of excellence is not always desirable in every culture.
However, Rod prudently decided not to reveal the proposal from our consultants Lippincott & Margulies. This was for an identity expressed in a logo in which our global letterhead would carry half a dozen birds of different colors, flying in formation, and then each Nav division or continent would use a different color of bird from this flock as their logo.13 This would not have been liked!
There the matter rested, though our need continued. Dan Rich, in the late 1970s, designed the logo which was used widely by the US Navigators until early 2018. It was a simplified sail in a TV-shaped enclosure. It was rather divisive at the time.14 Dan’s logo was designed quickly for the launch of US NavPress at the CBA convention in July 1975, accompanied by the tag line Helping Christians Grow. Soon after, the USLT decided that this logo could work for the corporation as a whole, and adopted it. It lasted for many years, but with increasing local embellishments.15
Then, in 2002, we had an auspicious confluence of two major developments: the birth of The Core and the construction of our new international building. The latter presented an opportunity to strengthen the visual distinction between the International Executive Team (IET) and the US Navigators. Though organizational distinction between what was then called our global HQ and our USHQ had taken place in 1974, it was not always well understood or observed.16 Therefore, the IET commissioned designs for its new logo,17 providing design criteria in August 2002.18 A design by Tim Jaycox was approved by the IET19 in February 2003. They noted, “It is not our intent to advocate this as a worldwide standard but merely to use it for ourselves. The phrase ‘a worldwide partnership’ is especially appreciated.”
Some paragraphs from the IET design criteria20 are relevant:
We do not intend a full corporate identity. Our countries do not need this . . . and a homogeneous identity goes against the spirit of our Global Society, which we characterize as ‘pluriform’ and ‘sensitive to cultures and their diversity.’
Nor do we even seek a standard logo and style to be applied throughout our ministries. Each country, of course, should speak with a single voice. Trust is built upon consistency. However, the cultural variety of the visual styles that Nav countries use around the world is attractive. Our ‘branding’ is in the realm of concepts rather than symbols. And, in practical terms, trying to align our countries around a single visual style would present a huge challenge!
The US Navigators recently adopted a new unified visual style21 or image rather than a full corporate identity program. They are pursuing consistency of presentation rather than expressing core values. This US initiative offers us a stimulus and an opportunity: the stimulus to update and the opportunity to differentiate. Our existing presentation of the IET is both tired and almost indistinguishable from that of the US Navigators. This has contributed to the continuing confusion between our work and that of the US Navigators.
Our IET logo and style needs to resonate with our Calling and Core Values. In addition, it should try to meet most of the following criteria:
• Capturing our ‘internationality,’ our ethos as a worldwide agency
• Embodying our sense of partnership or community: unity in diversity
• Simple, fresh, uncluttered
• Tending toward understatement: We ‘market’ Jesus, not ourselves
• Avoiding sectarian or specifically ‘evangelical’ elements
• Featuring our English name, The Navigators
• Dignified and relatively formal
• Reproducible in transmission; not overly dependent on colors that will be lost in reproduction
In harness with the new logo were the design criteria for the new international building. Under the heading “Toward a Home for the IET,” the team carefully expressed the desired feeling that their building should evoke: a place of beauty [that is] secluded, warm, welcoming . . . environmentally sensitive. In this, our architects were notably successful.22
Incidentally, because this IET logo was quickly popular, we had to fend off several countries that wished to appropriate it. We insisted that it was only for use by the IET. To do otherwise would have meant entering upon an arduous and ultimately unsuccessful journey to homogenize the various logos of our countries around the world.
One aspect that has received little attention is the treatment of our larger HQ offices around the world, such as Singapore, South Korea, the UK23 and, of course, the USA.
Our USHQ building (south building in1978 and north building in 2000) has become aesthetically more vibrant. In the older south segment, we have moved across the years through several stages.
Originally, chaste uniformity: no personal materials on partitions
Insertion of art (paintings) on the walls (from Via Affirmativa)
Many photos, but often of “us” rather than those we served
Humanizing of workspaces, led by millennials
Inclusion of departmental lounges, to enhance connections
What is still often missing are compelling illustrations of the people we serve.
Returning to the US Navs, instructive insights surfaced in the excellent “Gospel Movement Assessment Report” synthesized by Don Bartel24 in 2010.
As early as the 1960s, we had occasionally spoken of a future movement. Discussion among our leaders intensified when an embryonic community ministry emerged in the US in the early 1970s and prompted us to envision “The Marks of a Movement.”25 As Bartel has pointed out, what was then in view was a disciple-making movement rather than a Gospel movement. A powerful description of the latter came to us in the words of the international vision within The Core which we adopted in May 2002.26
For a brief period around 2010, our US chief communications officer was Larry Lincoln. Coming into the Navigators, he was again enthusiastic for “strategic global alignment to ensure complementary messaging, with consistent branding at all times.” He soon discovered that this degree of standardization would break with our history and not be in accord with the principles underlying our Worldwide Partnership.
In 2018, the US Navigators emerged from a thorough branding exercise, advised by consultants, which is being progressively introduced during the year.
IHQ-USHQ Relationships
Source: Simon Morris article on “What’s the Difference Between Corporate Identity, Brand Identity, and Brand Image?” (September 28, 2015).
“Branding Defined” by Chris Quinn, published on www.insight180.com on February 2, 2011 takes a similar approach. “Corporate identity . . . is the combination of a company’s logo . . . and the tagline or definition statement used with the logo that communicates a . . . message about what we do or how we do it.”
Similarly, in recent years, a host of designs by local ministries and missions has spread within the US Navigators, to the point where many believed in 2017 that clarity and consistency needed to be regained through a branding exercise.
When The Navigators incorporated in 1943, Dawson Trotman’s affidavit declared that this name was chosen “to designate a particular phase of Christian work among service men.” See document of February 25, 1943.
See www.discipleshiplibrary.com.
He had been distilling our objectives and attached six thoughts on how we might better communicate, visually. See objectives of The Navigators, April 13, 1962.
Coming from Lorne, this is an unusually strong word.
Source: June 1964 ODC notes, section 16.
The “Dear Gang” letters from Trotman and then Sanny had no letterhead design until this date.
Source: December 1973 corporate planning conference, agenda.
December 1973 corporate planning conference, minute 1.2.4.
Rod was an early proponent of dropping “the” and referring to ourselves merely as Navigators.
Rod, assisted by Donald McGilchrist, used the London office of Lippincott’s, which had a stellar reputation.
It was Harv Oslund who commented that we once had a majestic full-sailed cutter as our logo and now had “a dinghy in a boob tube.” Source: Rich to McGilchrist, April 9, 2013.
Early in the 1990s, Gert Doornenbal as our Europe director was writing on image and identity, but in the context of ministry access into restricted countries. Gert points out that we developed an image (how people perceive us) that was very different from our identity (how we perceive ourselves).
See my article on “IHQ-USHQ Relationships.”
From Rob Wood, Tim Mitchell, Steve Learned, Tim Jaycox.
Design criteria laid out on July 26 and updated December 9, 2002.
Why did we not place “IET” on or around this logo? From the 1980s, we struggled with the distinctly corporate aura of “executive.” It went against the grain of our Global Society. We tried Resident International Team (RIT) for a couple of years. Skip Gray weighed in with a comment about the “omniscient swivel chair at the foot of the Rockies.” The 1980s, in any case, were a period in which leadership was considered a bad word. By the turn of the century, the acronym had become widely accepted.
See “Logo & Style for the IET” of July 26, 2002 in the July 2002 IET notes, appendix G.
This was well intended but did little to reduce the plethora of local variations.
See criteria generated by our team and executive summary on pages 28 and 29 of the July 2001 report to the US board on this project. Accessed in McGilchrist archives, box 79. Also, my deeper explication of what the architects (Bollar & Associates) had accomplished for us is in the separate exegesis of our finished international building.
The Turner building in the UK is the only one named after a person. Joyce Turner was a veteran American missionary to the UK.
August 31, 2010, forty-four pages.
Proposed by Walt Henrichsen on June 8, 1972. See my article on “Community Ministries.”
Bartel (loc.cit.) parses this vision to show how it captures much of the essence of the Gospel movements to which we aspire. One of his conclusions was that “we no longer have a distinct brand.” Here, of course, he is referring to the US Navigators, though this may well be true in some other contexts.
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EXPLORE THE WORLD OF CORN
Home News & Resources News Stories Explore the World of Corn
(Posted Thu. Mar 1st, 2018)
U.S. corn farmers reached new heights in 2017 with a record national average yield of 176.6 bushels per acre and 14.6 billion bushels of corn produced in the United States, the second-highest production on record.
To highlight these achievements and all they mean, the National Corn Growers Association delves into the facts about corn production, using a historical comparison in its newest edition of the World of Corn. This statistical look at the corn industry, both domestic and worldwide, features a wide array of information on corn production and usage. In addition to the traditional statistics guide, this year’s distribution includes a poster highlighting the many incredible ways which corn makes our daily lives possible.
“In 2017, America’s corn farmers broke yield records yet again to produce another abundant crop,” NCGA President Kevin Skunes and Chief Executive Officer Chris Novak note in the introduction. “This incredible, but consistent, level of production positively impacts all consumers. From a shopper with a cart full of wholesome, quality foods, to a driver filling up a car with sustainable ethanol blends, to an international customer, the amazing innovations in U.S. agriculture benefit the entire world. New uses and new markets for corn are creating jobs, improving sustainability and fueling our country’s success.”
World of Corn is a respected collection of the most important statistics about corn production, exports and consumption, providing key information in a readable format, comparing numbers and trends across the years.
Again this year, NCGA proudly offers an interactive online presentation of the World of Corn that allows users to easily locate information or to explore the limitless possibilities the crop offers at their leisure. The format offers improved navigability with an elegant user interface.
To explore the World of Corn online, click here.
This year’s publication, which was generously co-sponsored by Monsanto, is distributed through The Progressive Farmer and at the 2018 Commodity Classic in Anaheim, Calif.. A special edition of the World of Corn featuring statistics in metric measurements will soon follow.
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North Korea Promises Nuclear Bombs to 'Anyone Willing to Attack the US'
Kim Jong-un vows to supple nukes to anyone who want to bomb the United States
on 6th January 2018 @ 5.54pm
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Kim Jong-un promises to give nuclear weapons to anyone who wants to bomb the US
North Korea has vowed to supply nuclear weapons to any country that is willing to use them to bomb the United States.
Kim Jong-un has promised to sell its technology to "aspiring nuclear powers" if the so long as they use them to attack the US, a defense expert has warned.
In a statement from the North Korean regime via the state-controlled news network, the hermit nation has said "anyone" who they share the common enemy with.
The warning comes as President Donald Trump attempted to increase pressure on the rogue state after it refused to shut down its nuclear development programme.
Former US ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton warned that if the president doesn't act soon, there could soon be more countries with nuclear capabilities, ready to trigger World War III.
South Korean army's K-55 self-propelled howitzers take positions during a military exercise
Mr. Bolton said in a statement:
“The President was right in the September speech to the UN General Assembly when he said that denuclearization is the only way forward.
“The north is never going to give up its nuclear weapons voluntarily, we’ve seen that over 25 years.
“I think the President has tried to put pressure on China, they have not responded, so we are getting down to some pretty unattractive options.
“But I think it is important that the President makes the case that a North Korea with nuclear weapons is a threat to the United States, Japan, others in the region and a threat globally because they will sell any of this technology to other aspiring nuclear powers for hard currency.”
Bolton also told Fox Business that the United States was “running out of time” in putting a stop to Kim Jong-un as the regime develops its nuclear arsenal.
Tanks have begin gathering on the Korean border sparking fear of an imminent attack
But the former US ambassador to the United Nations did argue that President Donald Trump had the rogue dictator “nervous” as pressure mounts up.
The warning comes as East Asia expert and author of 'Nuclear Showdown', Gordon Chang, said that three nations could be ready to join Kim Jong-un in a war against the US.
He said: “If we strike North Korea first, you can see China cause trouble in the South China Sea. You can see Russia go after the Baltics. The Iranians will do something.
“We could see Asia being embroiled on both sides. It’s close to a world war. This thing could spread very fast and that’s the real danger here.
“This can spread to the US homeland because the Chinese and the Russians could actually get into a nuclear exchange with the United States. I’m not saying it’s going to happen but I’m saying that’s a possibility.”
The United Nations placed harsh sanctions on North Korea after its missile testing. The resolution seeks to ban nearly 90 percent of refined petroleum product exports to North Korea.
But fears have been raised that China has not been complying with the sanctions. China is considered to be Pyongyang's only formal ally in the region due to a long-established mutual support treaty which is up for renewal in 2021.
The North Korea foreign ministry responded to the UN sanctions and branded them an “act of war”.
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Excerpt Reveal – Ready to Run by Lauren Layne
A reality TV producer falling for her would-be star:
a Montana heartthrob who wants nothing to do with the show.
I Do, I Don’t #1
Releasing Aug 22, 2017
Loveswept
The Bachelor meets The Runaway Bride in this addictive romance novel about a reality TV producer falling for her would-be star: a Montana heartthrob who wants nothing to do with the show.
Jordan Carpenter thinks she’s finally found the perfect candidate for Jilted, a new dating show about runaway grooms: Luke Elliott, a playboy firefighter who’s left not one but three brides at the altar. The only problem? Luke refuses to answer Jordan’s emails or return her calls. Which is how she ends up on a flight to Montana to recruit him in person. It’s not Manhattan but at least the locals in Lucky Hollow seem friendly . . . except for Luke, who’s more intense—and way hotter—than the slick womanizer Jordan expected.
Eager to put the past behind him, Luke has zero intention of following this gorgeous, fast-talking city girl back to New York. But before he can send her packing, Jordan’s everywhere: at his favorite bar, the county fair, even his exes’ book club. Annoyingly, everyone in Lucky Hollow seems to like her—and deep down, she’s starting to grow on him too. But the more he fights her constant pestering, the more Luke finds himself wishing that Jordan would kick off her high heels and make herself comfortable in his arms.
Damn. Charlie hadn’t been lying about the hot blonde. The woman walking straight toward him
was all tight jeans, high heels, and confi-dence. And hot. Very, very hot. Charlie muttered something admiring under his breath, and Luke’s gaze flicked to the man beside the woman. Tried to
place him. Couldn’t. Not too many guys around here who wore light-purple shirts and white pants with the same easy comfort that Lucky Hollow residents wore jeans and flannel.
No doubt about it—neither was from around here. Not by a long shot. The man was a half step behind the woman, and Luke assessed that the woman was calling the shots. His eyes narrowed as he realized that she hadn’t once wavered in her approach. She knew what she was after: Him.
She got closer and Luke saw that the face matched the body. Wide blue eyes, full lips, sassy shoulder-length blond hair that was just tousled enough to make a man wonder how it had gotten that way—to want to be the one to muss it. Her gaze flicked over him, and Charlie whistled and muttered under his breath. “She just checked you out, man.”
She had indeed, but Luke was far from flattered. It hadn’t been the assessment of a woman checking out a man so much as a predator evaluating its prey.
As though she was evaluating him for . . . something. Blondie stopped in front of him, and the second her blue eyes locked on his, Luke felt a little jolt of awareness and was irrationally annoyed. It had been a long time since he’d been quite so aware of a woman. Once, he’d enjoyed the feeling—sexual
chemistry was almost the perfect combination of pain and pleasure. A subtle punch in the gut that you wanted to experience again and again. These days, though, he was having a hard time getting past the pain part. The shitty parts had outweighed the good parts just one time too many. Now he mostly settled for casual hookups with a divorcée a few towns over who was even less interested in com-mitment than Luke was. He had zero use for attraction to a pretty, bold woman in high heels.
Luke noticed that for a sheer moment she had a slightly off-balance look, as though she too had felt the annoying zip of arousal when their eyes met, but she recovered quickly. Pasting a sunny, generic smile on her face, she stuck out her right hand. “Luke Elliott. I’m Jordan Carpenter. This is my colleague, Simon Nash.” Good manners had him setting down his equipment and extending his own right hand toward hers even as his brain caught on her name. Familiar, and . . . Shit. Shit!
He managed to stop from jerking his hand back, but just barely. Instead, he gritted his teeth, gave her hand a perfunctory shake, and then fixed her with a glare. “You’re wasting your time, Ms. Carpenter. And mine.” Blue eyes narrowed. “Aha. So you did get my emails.”
Those. The voicemails. The letters.
“Sure,” he said with a nod, shoving his hands in his pockets. “Just like I suspect you got the message that I didn’t want to be a part of your show.” Charlie looked from the woman to Luke and back again. “Show?”
Ryan ambled over, his shit-eating grin telling Luke that this damn woman had already spilled the beans on why she was here. “Luke’s gonna be a national heartthrob.” “International,” said the blond guy
in the purple shirt. Jordan Carpenter didn’t look at her companion, but all three firefighters did.
The other man gave the sort of easy smile that probably had him making friends easily. Luke didn’t want a new friend. Especially not one who wanted to use his shitty romantic past for the sake of TV ratings.
Lauren Layne is the New York Times bestselling author of romantic comedies.
She lives in New York City with her husband.
A former e-commerce and web marketing manager from Seattle, Lauren relocated to New York City in 2011 to pursue a full-time writing career. She signed with her agent in
2012, and her first book was published in summer of 2013. Since then, she’s
written over two dozen books, hitting the USA TODAY, New York
Times, iBooks, and Amazon bestseller lists.
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Cover Reveal – Porter by Georgia Cates
Title: Porter
A Men of Lovibond Series Standalone
Cover Design: Indie Formatting Service
My employee’s daughter. The tomboy. The kid who once did odd jobs around the
brewery. That’s all she was… until three years passed and she walked into my
office for an interview.
Frankee Dawson is no longer that girl I once called Kiddo. She’s grown into a
beautiful, sexy, desirable woman. Very desirable. And that’s a problem. She’s
my employee’s daughter. Lovibond family. And too young for me. Too innocent.
I want to feel her respond to my kiss.
I want her body to tremble as she anticipates my touch.
I want to learn all the places that bring her pleasure.
But mostly I want her to know that she’s never truly been loved by a man until me.
Frankee is my intern and under me for the summer. Literally. It’s a difficult secret to
maintain when you can’t keep your hands off each other.
This was supposed to be a hot summer fling. Sex and fun without commitment—that’s what we called it. But we were wrong. This is more. I’ve never felt this way about a woman. Never cared more about someone else’s happiness more than my own.
I love her and I’m happy. So damn happy… until a terrible mistake from my past springs forward and threatens to rip us apart.
There are a million reasons for her to leave me. And trust me, she should. But all I really need is one good reason for her to stay.
Unedited and subject to change.
Someone needs to explain to me how I’m supposed to eat when I’ll be alone with
Porter in his condo. When I know for a fact that he’s going to kiss me. He’s
said as much. And there won’t be anyone around to keep us from doing a lot more
whatevering.
Porter opens the door and catches me around the wrist as we enter the condo. He’s
going in for the kiss first thing.
He pulls me close and then turns us so my back is pressed against the door. “I can’t wait another minute for this.”
His hands cup my face the way they did during our first kiss. Although it’s a repeat
move, it’s no less romantic this time around.
I quickly lick my lips and Porter presses his mouth to mine before sucking my bottom lip into his mouth and holding it between his teeth.
So hot and sexy.
I place my hands on his chest and the pec muscles I feel beneath the fabric are rigid.
This man works out. A lot. I would love to see all the goodies that are hidden beneath this shirt.
We make a game of biting and sucking each other’s lips. It’s fun and playful.
Until it’s not.
Our kiss is no longer teasing. It’s heated and demanding with increasingly harder hand grips and squeezes. His hands move to my hips and he uses them to steer my body to the sofa while kissing me en route. He walks backward and sits on the sofa,
leaving me to make my own decision about how I want to be positioned.
Beside him?
Across his lap?
On top, mounting him?
I place a knee on each side of him and lower my body to straddle his. His hands move to my hips and he grips the sides, moving them so I’m rocking against his hard
cock pressing against my crotch.
One of his hands leaves my hips and comes up to wrap around my nape, pulling me down so his mouth can reach the side of my neck. His mouth is sucking pretty hard. I’m certain I’ll wear a love bite there for all to see. Not sure how I’ll explain
that one but I let him continue.
“Tell me to stop and I will. Just say the words.” He’s talking about stopping but his mouth is kissing and sucking and nibbling harder.
I grasp the sides of his face and press our foreheads together. “I like what we’re doing. Don’t stop.”
“I don’t know your limitations.”
“I’ll tell you when you’re there. For now, keep going.”
“Fuck… Frankee. The way you make me want you… it’s irrational. Makes me lose all sense of self-control.”
Porter lifts my body and flips us so I’m beneath him. His face is pressed against the
side of my neck leaving kisses in its path. One hand slides under my shirt and
dips into my bra. He rolls my nipple between his thumb and index finger and it
instantly hardens. And it’s like a control center for everything between my
legs. I want his hands on me.
I want his mouth on me.
I want him on me, period.
I bend my knee and bring my leg up so it’s wrapped around his waist. His body conforms between my legs like two pieces of a jigsaw puzzle that connect perfectly.
We just fit.
Georgia resides in rural Mississippi with her wonderful husband, Jeff, and their two
beautiful daughters. She spent fourteen years as a labor and delivery nurse
before she decided to pursue her dream of becoming an author and hasn’t looked
back yet.
When she’s not writing, she’s thinking about writing. When she’s being domestic, she’s listening to her music and visualizing scenes for her current work in progress.
Every story coming from her always has a song to inspire it.
Contemporary Romance, Georgia Cates, Give Me Books, Men of Lovibond
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Disorder In The Court Great Fractured Moments In Courtroom History
Author : Charles M. Sevilla
In America's courtooms, the verdict is laughter. Sit back and enjoy a collection of verbatim exchanges from the halls of justice, where defendants and plaintiffs, lawyers and witnesses, juries and judges, collide to produce memorably insane comedy. A: You mumbled on the first part of that and I couldn't understand what you were saying. Could you repeat the question? Q: I mumbled, did I? Well, we'll just ask the court reporter to read back what I said. She didn't indicate any problem understanding what I said, so obviously she understood every word. We'll just have her read my question back and find out if there was any mumbling going on. Madam reporter, would you be so kind? Court Reporter: Mumble, mumble, mumble, mumble, mumble.
Author : Richard Lederer
Genre : Law
In America's courtooms, the verdict is laughter.
Category: Law
Author : D. Eric Horner
It was a day that started out so differently for so many. Shame for some. Anticipation for others. Conflict for still others. They all arrived at the small court house for different reasons, but in the end, all they wanted to do was make it out alive. The characters must balance their fears against their humanity in order to survive. Experience the chaos as escaped convict Brian Baird returns to Apple Lake to settle a score.
Author : Bob Terrell
Genre : Courts
Category: Courts
Author : George Robb
This collection of eleven essays by historians and literary scholars examines the role of the state in regulating sexual morality in France, England and the British Empire. Each essay focuses on a trial and the public debates surrounding it. The cases range from husband or wife murder, to divorce, child marriage and public indecency. The social conflicts bring to light differing ideologies of class, gender and sexuality in the age of the 'New Man', the 'New Woman' and the 'Third Sex'.
Author : Andrea L. Alden
"The insanity defense is considered one of the most controversial, most misunderstood, and least straightforward subjects in the American legal system. Disorder in the Court: Morality, Myth, and the Insanity Defense traces the US legal standards for the insanity defense as they have evolved from 1843, when they were first codified in England, to 1984, when the US government attempted to revise them through the Insanity Defense Reform Act. Throughout this period "insanity" existed primarily as a legal term rather than a medical one; yet the testimony of psychiatric experts is required in cases in which an insanity defense is raised"--
Law And Disorder Absurdly Funny Moments From The Courts
More hilarious, unbelievable-but-true stories from our nation’s courts, from the author of Disorder in the Court and Disorderly Conduct. Charles M. Sevilla finds comic gems in court transcripts—and now brings readers a delightful, all-new collection. Starting with a chapter on the defendants (one of whom, when asked his marital status, replies after a long pause, "Adequate") and following with sections on lawyers, experts, witnesses, evidence, and even one called "Malaprops" (DA: The status of the boat has no relevance to this case at all. This is a total fishing expedition). Stories from Sevilla's previous books have become viral Internet sensations, priming readers for more legal disorder, such as: Clerk: Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you are about to given in the cause now pending before this court shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God? Witness: Yes, I swear. I’ll say anything but the truth, nothing but the truth.
Author : Judge Lawrence Waddington
In drafting the Constitution, the authors who had lived in England under the tyranny of monarchs divided the new United States government into legislative, executive and judicial branches to dilute government abuse of power. The legislative branch obviously enjoyed priority by its ability to enact laws for the executive to administer. The judicial branch merely resolved "cases and controversies." This book summarizes these cases and explains the increasing emergence of the federal judicial branch exemplified predominately by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal and its infliction of damage to cultural, religious and social traditions of the country. Federal courts began intervening in state court decisions involving highly contentious issues shortly after the end of WW II. Although the Supreme Court led the way, the Ninth Circuit has written decisions on subjects never judicially envisioned by the Constitution, has overturned innumerable state court decisions, and invalidated state and federal legislation. The court has intruded on immigration law, criminal law, the death penalty, and written innumerable cases restricting religion, enforcing racial preferences, managing jails and prisons, endorsing same sex marriage, confirming abortion, and eviscerating a variety of other cultural and social traditions affecting the public.
Disorder In The American Courts
Author : Marcelle Boren
The quotes contained in this book are things real people actually said, word for word, under oath in legal court proceedings and are forever immortalized in the public record. This fully illustrated, cartoon panel book brings these humorous quotes to life! It is true that lawyers and witnesses say the darndest things! Please enjoy a good laugh at their expense.
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DOLPHIN IN THE MIRROR
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The Dolphin In The Mirror
Author : Diana Reiss
A leading authority on dolphin intelligence shares scientific information about dolphin creativity, emotions and communication abilities while advocating for stronger dolphin protection laws. 50,000 first printing.
In Defense Of Dolphins
Author : Thomas I. White
Genre : Philosophy
Have humans been sharing the planet with other intelligent life formillions of years without realizing it? In Defense ofDolphins combines accessible science and philosophy, surveyingthe latest research on dolphin intelligence and social behavior, toadvocate for their ethical treatment. Encourages a reassessment of the human-dolphin relationship,arguing for an end to the inhuman treatment of dolphins Written by an expert philosopher with almost twenty-years ofexperience studying dolphins Combines up-to-date research supporting the sophisticatedcognitive and emotional capacities of dolphins with entertainingfirst-hand accounts Looks at the serious questions of intelligent life, ethicaltreatment, and moral obligation Engaging and thought-provoking
Category: Philosophy
Dolphin Mysteries
Author : Kathleen Dudzinski
Dolphins have fascinated humans for millennia, giving rise to an abundance of stories and myths about them, yet the actual details of their lives in the sea have remained elusive. In this enthralling book, Kathleen M. Dudzinski and Toni Frohoff take us into the dolphins' aquatic world to witness firsthand how they live their lives, communicate, and interact with one another and with other species, including people. Kathleen M. Dudzinski and Toni Frohoff are scientists who have collectively dedicated more than 40 years to studying dolphins beneath the ocean's surface, frequently through a close-up underwater lens. Drawing on their own experiences and on up-to-the-minute research, the authors show that dolphins are decidedly not just members of a group but distinct individuals, able to communicate with one another and with humans. Dudzinski and Frohoff introduce a new way of looking at, and listening to, the vocabulary of dolphins in the sea, and they even provide an introductory "dolphin dictionary," listing complex social signals that dolphins use to share information among themselves and with people. Unveiling an intimate and scientifically accurate portrait of dolphins, this book will appeal to everyone who has wanted a closer glimpse into the hearts and minds of these amazing creatures.
Dolphin Diaries
Author : Dr. Denise L. Herzing
Dr. Denise Herzing began her research with a pod of spotted dolphins in the 1980s. Now, almost three decades later, she has forged strong ties with many of these individuals, has witnessed and recorded them feeding, playing, fighting, mating, giving birth and communicating. Dolphin Diaries is an account of Herzing's research and her surprising findings on wild dolphin behavior, interaction, and communication. Readers will be drawn into the highs and lows—the births and deaths, the discovery of unique and personalized behaviors, the threats dolphins face from environmental changes, and the many funny and wonderful encounters Denise painstakingly documented over many years. This is the perfect book for anyone who loves these incredibly versatile and intelligent creatures and wants to find out more than the dolphin show at the zoo can offer. Herzing is a true pioneer in her field and deserves a place in the pantheon of naturalists and scientists next to Dian Fossey and Jane Goodall.
The Perfect Pair
Author : David C. Holroyd
There are literally hundreds – if not thousands – of academic works written about dolphins. This is certainly not one of them, for within these pages dwells a graphic story of the plight of the commercial dolphin. The Perfect Pair: Shards from the Mirror is the final book in ‘The Perfect Pair Dolphin Trilogy’ and provides a damning exposé of the captive cetacean industry. The first book in the trilogy, The Perfect Pair: The Enchanted Mirror (Matador, 2012), is now a core text for the BA(Hons) English and Creative Writing course at the University of Salford, and won the Bronze Award in the Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards 2013. A chapter also won first prize in a prestigious literary competition held by the Manchester Evening News, and celebrity reviewers are already describing this final book as ‘a masterpiece’. The Perfect Pair: Shards from the Mirror will appeal to those with an interest in the realities of animal training. Like Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s influential 2013 documentary Blackfish, this story will change people’s perception of captive dolphins forever.
The Moral Arc
Author : Michael Shermer
Genre : Science
Bestselling author Michael Shermer's exploration of science and morality that demonstrates how the scientific way of thinking has made people, and society as a whole, more moral From Galileo and Newton to Thomas Hobbes and Martin Luther King, Jr., thinkers throughout history have consciously employed scientific techniques to better understand the non-physical world. The Age of Reason and the Enlightenment led theorists to apply scientific reasoning to the non-scientific disciplines of politics, economics, and moral philosophy. Instead of relying on the woodcuts of dissected bodies in old medical texts, physicians opened bodies themselves to see what was there; instead of divining truth through the authority of an ancient holy book or philosophical treatise, people began to explore the book of nature for themselves through travel and exploration; instead of the supernatural belief in the divine right of kings, people employed a natural belief in the right of democracy. In The Moral Arc, Shermer will explain how abstract reasoning, rationality, empiricism, skepticism--scientific ways of thinking--have profoundly changed the way we perceive morality and, indeed, move us ever closer to a more just world.
Extraordinary Jobs In Health And Science
Author : Alecia T. Devantier
Genre : Allied health personnel
If you're interested in exploring career opportunities in health or science, Extraordinary Jobs in Health and Science is the book for you. This in-depth guide introduces you to a number of unique jobs in this important field, from criminologist to virologist and more!
Category: Allied health personnel
Animal Bodies Human Minds Ape Dolphin And Parrot Language Skills
Author : William Hillix
Several books chronicle attempts, most of them during the last 40 years, to teach animals to communicate with people in a human-designed language. These books have typically treated only one or two species, or even one or a few research projects. We have provided a more encompassing view of this field. We also want to reinforce what other authors, for example Jane Goodall, Sue Savage-Rumbaugh, Penny Patterson, Birute Galdikas, and Roger and Deborah Fouts, so passionately convey about our responsibility for our closest animal kin. This book surveys what was known, or believed about animal language throughout history and prehistory, and summarizes current knowledge and the controversy around it. The authors identify and attempt to settle most of the problems in interpreting the animal behaviours that have been observed in studies of animal language ability.
Author : Sally M. Walker
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Introduces these aquatic mammals by describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, relations with humans, and threats to their survival.
Category: Juvenile Nonfiction
The Book Of The Mirror
Author : Miranda Anderson
The essays in this book are gathered together from the realms of art, literature, history, archaeology, philosophy and science. Together they weave a picture that gives us new insights into the mirror as a material object and as an image in art and texts. This interdisciplinary and innovative book raises important issues about the material life of an object and its intimate interrelations with socio-cultural imagery. Perceptions of the workings of our cognitive processes and of our subjectivity are shown to be dynamically interwoven with the technological and socio-cultural matrices of particular periods, whilst longer term continuities in the understanding and employment of the mirror reflect underlying continuities in the capacities and constraints of mirrors and of human subjects. This book demonstrates the active role imagery and technologies have always played in our thoughts, lives and worlds.
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Review: The Last Of The Unjust
February 19, 2014 at 6:00 am by Ray Pride
by Ray Pride
February 19, 2014 April 15, 2014 Filed under:
Claude Lanzmann’s “Shoah” runs 613 minutes, so why wouldn’t a big chunk taken out of it be possibly the longest outtake in film history? “The Last Of The Unjust” is partly a conversation with the last President of the Jewish Council in a Czechoslovakian ghetto. The eighty-eight-year-old director’s sustained conversation, shot in Rome in 1975, is with Benjamin Murmelstein, who collaborated with the Nazis during World War II, working directly with Adolf Eichmann in the death camp at Theresienstadt, which was considered the model concentration camp. As the distributor’s notes simplify, “A rabbi in Vienna, following the annexation of Austria by Germany in 1938, Murmelstein fought bitterly with Adolf Eichmann, week after week for seven years, managing to help around 121,000 Jews leave the country, and preventing the liquidation of the ghetto.” Lanzmann, however, does not rely simply on the mercurial personality of Murmelstein, but in the present, visits the sites of which they speak at length. Novelistic heft, yes, but also a dense portrait of one man’s complex, contradictory actions, as well as of another’s dogged persistence as a chronicler of the porousness of what we call “the past.” 220m. (Ray Pride)
“The Last of the Unjust” opens Friday, February 21 at the Music Box. The trailer is below.
Ray Pride
Ray Pride is Newcity’s film critic and a contributing editor to Filmmaker magazine.
His history of Chicago “Ghost Signs” in words and images is in the works. Previews on Twitter (twitter.com/chighostsigns) as well as photography on Instagram: instagram.com/raypride.
Twitter: twitter.com/RayPride.
Benjamin Murmelstein
The Last Of The Unjust
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Jesse Proulx ( jproulx) wrote in news,
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Contrary to what Brad posted last month: we're not adding banner ads, we haven't lost our jobs, and Brad's not driving around in some souped up Porsche. Hope we didn't fool you too bad!
In real news, we've finally settled into the new office and we've really started to integrate with Six Apart. Their design and interface architecture team is helping us while we review and revise portions of our user interface, and our collective operations team is working together to share experience and resources.
In new feature news, Brad announced earlier this week that there's a new way to manage your comments that is quicker and easier to use. Also, we've added support for the Nokia LifeBlog client, which means you can update your journal directly from your Series 60 phones, in addition to e-mail posts, phone posts, etc. Our overall Atom support has improved greatly, so any AtomAPI based clients should work with LiveJournal now. We've also tuned up our spam comment handling, making it less advantagous for spammers to comment in your journals.
Earlier we announced the results of the 2nd ever LiveJournal style contest, and we've gotten a lot of feedback to add all of the submissions to the site. In light of that, we will be working with all of the authors who submitted a style to see that they're all added to the site.
In ScrapBook news we're in the process of testing a new Windows XP client that integrates with Explorer, offering people an easy way to upload pictures from their computers. We've tuned our e-mail picture posting feature so that it works with a wider variety of cell phones, and as mentioned earlier we now support picture uploads from the up and coming Nokia LifeBlog cell phone client. We've made a bunch of performance changes and we're also getting in a new shipment of web servers just for ScrapBook, so ScrapBook will speed up considerably.
As for new features on the horizon, we've prioritized the results of our development poll and are working on a lot of things in parallel. We've got a team of developers working on adding tag support that should be beta by the end of the month, Brad's working on adding more unobtrusive Javascript wizardry to streamline common tasks, I'm working on adding more styles, everyone's working on improving infrastructure, and much much more.
Hope you all have a marvelous May!
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O2 The Blue / O2, Live Nation and Academy Music Group renew alliance for O2 Academy venues
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O2, Live Nation and Academy Music Group renew alliance for O2 Academy venues
Double the number of Priority Tickets available to O2 customers for all O2 Academy venues and Live Nation events across the UK
New technology to be installed in each venue to analyse crowd movements, revealing unique data for both fans and artists
Deal reaffirms O2’s commitment to providing customers with best in class live experiences
O2, Live Nation and Academy Music Group have today announced a new agreement for
O2 Academy venues across the UK. The deal secures O2 as the naming rights partner to 19 venues in 13 cities for a further ten years.
The renewed alliance will see O2, Live Nation and Academy Music Group continue to provide fans with unparalleled access to tickets for the best artists and acts in live entertainment. The deal will see double the number of tickets made available for O2 customers through Priority Tickets, for shows at O2 Academy venues as well as Live Nation-promoted shows nationwide. This will give customers access to even more venues, from the smallest of rooms to stadia, 48 hours before general release.
The deal re-affirms the parties’ commitment to investing in iconic venues to ensure they remain a vibrant part of the local communities in which they reside. It will also renew the focus on customer experience before, during and after every show. Fans will benefit from free O2 Wifi in O2 Academy venues, while O2 customers will receive exclusive perks such as fast-track entry, free cloakroom facilities and drink offers.
Following successful trials, O2 will also install new technology in all O2 Academy venues to analyse the movements of the crowd in order to reveal unique data for both fans and artists. Through a combination of proprietary technology and complex analysis using algorithms, detailed information such as calories burned, noise generated by the audience, as well as the most popular moment of the night based on the crowd’s response will be available after shows. Fans will receive a free digital memento with highlights of the night, allowing them to relive their experience and share exclusive content with friends via social media. O2 will also be sharing this unique audience data with artists, allowing them to understand more about their fans’ reactions, as well as gauge which songs were the most popular for individual nights or across their tour.
The partnership between O2, Live Nation and Academy Music Group was established in 2008 to launch O2 Academy venues in the UK the following year. At that time, the pioneering agreement saw 11 venues renamed and O2 customers benefit from early access to tickets, paving the way for the hugely successful Priority Tickets model. Now, with 19 venues nationwide, 25 million people have visited O2 Academy venues and tickets to almost 35,000 shows across more than 400 venues have been made available via the Priority Tickets platform since 2009.
Nina Bibby, CMO at O2 said of the deal: “We know our customers love live experiences and O2 Academy venues are a huge part of the UK’s live music scene which is why we’re extremely pleased to be continuing our longstanding relationship with both Live Nation and Academy Music Group.
Just under ten years ago we pioneered the pre-sale model with Priority Tickets, giving our customers exclusive early access to tickets for the best shows around. This new, long term deal takes that even further, with double the number of tickets available for O2 customers to not just every show at 19 O2 Academy venues, but also all Live Nation shows across the UK.”
Paul Latham, COO, Live Nation UK and Ireland commented: “We are incredibly proud of our partnership with O2 which has revolutionised the way brands work within the live sector.
This is more than just a naming rights deal. Over the last nine years, we have worked tirelessly together to build the O2 Academy brand, investing in these iconic buildings and giving O2 customers access to millions of Priority tickets.
Close to four million live music fans come through O2 Academy doors each year to see the artists they love, across the UK. Continuing this deal with O2 ensures that these venues remain a vibrant part of their local communities and an integral part of Britain’s healthy live music market.”
There are 19 O2 Academy venues in 13 cities across the UK.
Priority Tickets are available to O2 customers for thousands of gigs at venues across the UK, including The O2 and 19 O2 Academy venues, up to 48 hours before general release.
For more information about Priority Tickets visit here.
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VIDEO: Marta’s amazing, emotional appeal to future stars
Joe Prince-Wright
NBC Sports• June 24, 2019
Brazilian star Marta is a legend of the game, and this will give you chills.
In what could be her final appearance at a World Cup, the captain of Brazil issued a stirring, emotional message to Brazilian stars of the future.
“Cry at the beginning so you can smile at the end.”
Speaking after Brazil lost 2-1 to hosts France after extra time to be knocked out of the 2019 Women’s World Cup at the Round of 16, Marta’s incredible rallying cry has gone viral.
A veteran of five World Cups — she has scored at each tournament since 2003 and is the leading scorer all-time in World Cup tournaments with 17 goals — Marta and her Brazilian teammates have fought for equality and better treatment for female players in Brazil and across the world.
Marta is now 33 years old and along with her teammates Formiga (41) and Cristiane (34) a golden age of Brazilian soccer is close to ending, as they lost in the final of the WWC in 2007 and have reached the knockout rounds of each of the last six competitions.
Take a look below at her message in full, as she implored the next crop of Brazilian players to follow their lead.
"Cry in the beginning so you can smile in the end"
Marta's message for Brazil's next generation will give you CHILLS. ]]>💛💚
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Ocracoke basketball today: four games in the tank
By Pete Vankevich on February 5, 2018
Sophomore Reese Gaskins drives for a basket. Photo by Casey Roberston
By Peter Vankevich
Ocracoke School’s basketball teams will play four home games today and the girls’ middle school team is on the road playing away against the Hatteras Hurricanes for the first playoff game of the Tideland Middle School Conference.
Starting at 2:30 p.m., the boys’ middle school team (8-2) will play the Mattamuskeet Lakers in their first playoff game of the Tideland Middle School Conference.
The games will be played in the school gym, colloquially known as “the tank,” and will be broadcast on WOVV, 90.1 FM and online at wovv.org.
The “Battle for the Paddle” rivalry games resume. Starting at 4 p.m., boys’ JV team will take on the visiting Hatteras Hurricanes. Lady Dolphins follow, and the concluding game will be the boys’ varsity team.
Tomorrow (Tues., Feb 6) there will be two varsity home games against the Crestwell Tigers. Lady Dolphins will tip-off at 4 p.m.
The JV and boys’ and girls’ varsity teams play in the Division 1-A Atlantic Six Conference.
The Boys’ JV team is 6-6 overall and 3-4 in the conference. There is no girls’ JV team.
Lady Dolphins varsity team has a 7-10 overall record and is 4-2 in conference play. Boys’ varsity is 15-3 and are undefeated (7-0) in the conference.
Junior Taylor Fuller takes a foul shot. Photo by Casey Robertson
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PHMSA Orders Companies to Cease Transportation of Experimental Gas
An investigation, conducted by PHMSA, found a pattern of severe explosions resulting in at least one fatality, serious property damage, and injuries associated with TyLar, and experimental gas.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has declared several California-based companies an imminent hazard, and ordered the companies to immediately cease all transportation of the experimental gas known as TyLar. The investigation, conducted by PHMSA, found a pattern of severe explosions resulting in at least one fatality, serious property damage, and injuries associated with TyLar.
“The safety of the American people is my top priority,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “And when companies put the traveling public at risk by recklessly disregarding safety regulations, we will take action.”
This action prohibits Strategic Sciences Inc., Realm Industries, Rainbow of Hope, and Timothy A. Larson from filling any cylinder with TyLar gas and from transporting those cylinders. PHMSA used its authority, which was granted under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety and Security Act, because investigators said this experimental gas posed an imminent hazard to the public, health, property, and the environment.
“The safety of our nation’s hazardous materials transportation system is a priority and the investigation into these incidents is ongoing,” said PHMSA Administrator Cynthia L. Quarterman. “It is our responsibility to ensure that hazardous materials are properly marked, packaged, and shipped to U.S. households and businesses, and we take that responsibility very seriously.”
An explosion involving TyLar gas on Aug. 9, in Sylmar, Calif., injured three people and resulted in substantial property damage to the production facility. An ongoing investigation, being conducted by PHMSA’s Western Field Operations Office and in collaboration with other law enforcement and safety agencies, indicates that an undeclared shipment of TyLar was placed into transportation in DOT approved 3AA cylinders as recently as Aug. 8, the day before the explosion.
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Rich rewards for luxury networking company thanks to UKTI support
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In 2008, fuelled by the dramatic rise of emerging luxury markets around the world and having been approached by several overseas organisations, Kevin decided to ask UKTI for help with research into the global marketplace and advice on how to build international credibility for TLN’s new franchise business.
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In 2013 an OMIS focused on Singapore and a subsequent launch party co hosted with UKTI support provided a significant breakthrough for TLN resulting in 45 new members including big names such as Audi, Savills and Ferrari.
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NEW VEGAN ‘SUPERFOOD PORK’ LAUNCHES IN HONG KONG TO COMBAT ASIA’S MEAT CONSUMPTION
By Jill Ettinger
A new vegan pork product launching in Hong Kong is poised to disrupt the massive global pork industry, particularly in Asian countries where it’s the preferred animal protein. Right Treat’s Omnipork delivers the flavor, consistency, and functionality of traditional ground pork but without the environmental impact.
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Omnipork also reduces the cancer risk linked to pork and processed meat consumption; in 2015 the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer classified red and processed meats as carcinogens. The pork industry is also heavily reliant on medically important antibiotics which have been linked to antibiotic-resistant infections that kill upwards of 150,000 people every year — a number that’s expected to grow as meat consumption increases in developing countries.
Nearly forty percent of the meat consumed in the world is pork. In some Asian countries, pork outpaces beef consumption ten to one. In China, it’s seven to one, with an industry raising more than 700 million pigs per year, producing 1.29 billion metric tonnes of livestock waste linked to air and water pollution and deadly ocean algal blooms known as “Dead Zones.”
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Right Treat has received investments from singer Kay Tse and Dong Tao, Managing Director and the Vice Chairman Greater China for Credit Suisse Private Banking Asia Pacificone.
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Omnipork can be substituted for ground pork in any application, says, Yeung, “it is designed to be an all-purpose plant-based pork analogue that is nutritionally superior and environmentally friendly.”
Right Treat will debut in Hong Kong in June in a partnership with the Michelin-starred Cantonese Ming Court restaurant inside the Cordis Hotel helmed by executive chef Chef Li Yuet Faat, and at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong with Executive Chef Jayson Tang. Both chefs have produced a series of Asian dishes including the first ever vegan Xiao Long Bao (Steamed Omnipork Dumplings), Sweet & Sour Omnipork, Braised Omnipork Stuffed with King Oyster Mushroom, and Steamed Omnipork stuffed in winter melon with assorted mushrooms. Yeung’s six Green Common restaurants will launch the vegan Omnipork in Q3 2018 with signature dishes including Tan Tan Noodles and pan-fried Omnipork Lotus patty.
“There should be no trade-off between food taste satisfaction and personal well-being,” says Yeung. “Consumption and enjoyment of this generation should not become liability and suffering for future generations and other beings.”
Source: https://www.livekindly.co/vegan-superfood-pork-launches-hong-kong-asias-meat-consumption/
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Finite Element Modeling and Mechanical Behavior of Masonry-Infilled RC Frame
Hongyu Deng1, *, Baitao Sun1, 2
1 College of Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China
2 Earthquake Administration, Key Laboratory of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration of China Earth-quake Administration, Harbin 150080, China
Received Date: 11/5/2015
Acceptance Date: 2/9/2015
Electronic publication date: 10/3/2016
© Deng and Sun; Licensee Bentham Open.
open-access license: This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial 4.0 International Public License (CC BY-NC 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode), which permits unrestricted, non-commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited.
* Address correspondence to this author at College of Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China; Tel:+86-13674668201; E-mail: dengblue@163.com
During the analysis of reinforced concrete structures, the infill wall is usually simplified as a diagonal inclined strut to facilitate finite element modeling calculations. However, the actual seismic damage and single frame-filled wall pushover experimental results show that when the earthquake shear force is huge, the top of the infill wall and the beam–column connections are usually, thus the path of the force transfer will be changed. Based on this actual failure phenomenon, a new calculation model which has different contact position between the equivalent bracing walls and the frame columns is generated. Thus, the force analysis is given based on this model, the formulae for calculating the equivalent width of bracing walls, the shear bearing capacity of the wall-filled frame, and the infill wall’s actual participation in the stiffness. A finite element simulation method by ABAQUS is used to determine an empirical formula for calculating the reasonable contact position between the equivalent bracing walls and the frame columns. The verification results show that the finite element model presented in this paper is more reasonable, and the stiffness and shear resistance of infill wall should not be neglected. The calculation formula of stiffness of infill wall presented in this paper is coincided with seismic code. But the calculation formula of shear resistance of infill wall presented in seismic code is higher than the actual value, so it is suggested that calculation formula presented in this paper should be accepted.
Keywords: Bottom frame structure, finite element modeling, infill wall, reinforced concrete frame, shear resistance, stiffness.
Reinforced concrete frame filled wall structure is one of the most widely used structural forms in China. In recent years, the seismic damage caused by the interaction between the infill and the frame is very serious [1]. In order to study the failure mechanism of the infill frame structure, the finite element model is established for numerical simulation. In the field of earthquake engineering, the infilled wall is usually simplified as equivalent diagonal strut which is based on certain assumptions. The concept of an equivalent diagonal strut was first proposed by Polyakov [2] based on experimental results, where he considered that the infill wall can be simplified as diagonal bracing walls with compression but no tension. Based on this theory, the macro modeling approach got greatly developed since it constituted the most attractive technique to perform complex nonlinear analyses [3]. El-Dakhakhni [4] replaced infill by three struts with force-deformation characteristics based on the orthotropic behavior of the masonry infill. A simplified steel frame model was presented which could be easily computerized. Chrysostomou[5] idealized infill with six compression only inclined struts, which followed the behavior defined by the strength envelope and hysteretic loop equations. The advantages of this analytical model were that both strength and stiffness degradation of infill walls were modeled and the off-diagonal struts allowed modeling of the interaction between the infill and the bounding frame. The above improved multi-strut diagonal bracing model can be readily adapted to fit the actual data, but it is not easy to be applied to the overall model during large scale computations.
In addition to the complexity of the stress between the infill wall and the frame, the local shear action caught the attention of researchers. Asteris [6] found that the shear forces acting on columns are considerably higher than those obtained from the analysis of the bare frame especially in a soft ground story. Cavaleri [7] considered that the additional shear forces arising at the ends of beams and columns might lead to the activation of brittle collapse mechanisms, and supported a simplified model which is adopted consisting in the substitution of infill with an equivalent pin jointed concentric strut. According to earthquake damage in recent years, it is common that the brick masonry between the top of the infill wall and the corner of the beam–column joint is usually crushed under the local shear action (Fig. 1); thus, in the ultimate bearing capacity conditions, the equivalent diagonal strut model of the rod end supported on the beam–column joint is not reasonable. The reasonable contact position between the diagonal brace wall and the frame column also needs to be studied further.
Fig. (1).
Damage caused to Shangli middle school in Yucheng during the Lushan earthquake.
Based on previous research into the infill wall status, as outlined above, this article focuses on the force analysis, and derives the formulae for calculating the stiffness, shear strength, and width of the equivalent bracing wall in the ultimate bearing capacity conditions, thereby providing a reference for seismic damage analysis and structure design. Using the finite element software ABAQUS, the single wall-filled frame component is simulated and used the formula to fit the results, thereby obtaining an empirical formula related to the reasonable contact position of the equivalent diagonal strut and frame column, and present a new equivalent diagonal single-strut bracing model of a wall-filled frame component.
1. Derivation of the theoretical calculation formula
1.1. Calculation Diagram and Basic Hypothesis
The calculation diagram for single frame-filled wall components is shown in Fig. (2), which assumes that only bracing walls with a certain width participate in the force under the seismic load, where the contact length with the frame column is denoted as αch, the bracing wall thickness t is the same as the infill thickness t, and the sloping angle between the medial axis of the equivalent diagonal bracing wall and the horizontal direction is denoted as θ'. The following basic hypothesis is proposed based on the model. First, it is considered that the infill walls are made of ideal homogeneous isotropic materials. Second, for convenience, it is assumed that the border of the infill coincides with the central axis line of the frame in the following force analysis, i.e., h' = h, l' = l, where h' and l' are the height and span of the frame, respectively, h and l are the height and span of the infill. Third, the simplified brace infill wall has no contact with the beam. There is a certain distance Δx between the top of the bracing walls and the frame beam, and the contact length with the frame column may not exceed 0.3 times the height of the infill, as shown in Eq. (1). Fourth, according to the nonlinear finite element analysis results provided by Saneinejad [8] in 1990, the ratio of the maximum elastic moment and the plastic yield moment in the columns and beams may not exceed 0.2, as shown in Eq. (2):
Simplified calculation model and forces in the wall-filled frame.
where αc is the normalized length of contact of the frame column, Mc and Mb are the maximum elastic moments in the columns and beams, respectively, Mpc and Mpb are the plastic yield moments in the columns and beams, βc and βb are the ratios of the maximum elastic moments and plastic yield moments in the columns and beams, and β0 is the upper-bound value of the ratio of the maximum elastic moment and plastic yield moment in the columns and beams.
1.2. Computation of the Shear Strength
Taking the frame column on the left hand side and the frame beam on the top as an isolated body, as shown in Fig. (3):
where H is the horizontal bearing capacity of shear, Cc is the normal force at the column–infill interface, S is the column shear force and beam axial force at the unloaded corners, σc is the proposed uniform normal stress at the column–infill interface, and t is the infill thickness.
Forced distortion diagram of a wall-filled frame.
In Fig. (3), taking the bending moment of point A through the internal force of frame column AD according to ΣMA = 0, and S can be expressed as:
Where Mj represents the bending moments of points B and D in the infill corner. To simplify the analysis, it is considered that points B and D have equal bending moments, i.e., MB = MD = Mj, where the value of Mj is very small in the load that influences the collapse failure of the infill wall and thus it can be neglected if necessary.
Substituting Eq. (4) and (5) into Eq. (3) yields the formula for calculating the shear bearing capacity of the wall-filled frame component H:
Where the first part of Eq. (6) is the shear strength of infill wall and the second part represents the shear strength of the bare frame. If R is considered to be the shear strength of the central axis of the equivalent diagonal bracing wall, then Eq. (6) can be rewritten as follows.
Therefore, the formula for calculating the specified crushing load of the diagonal strut in CC mode is as follows.
1.3. Equivalent Contact Length
At the peak load, the diagonal bracing wall is subjected to failure, which results from the combined normal and shear stresses that act on the surfaces in contact with the frame column. According to Tresca [9], the hexagonal yield criterion is:
where σ and τ are the proposed uniform normal and shear stresses of the column–infill interface, respectively, r is the height-span ratio of the frame (r = h'/l'), and µ is the coefficient of friction for the column–infill interface with a general value of 0.45 [10]. Eq. (9) and Eq. (10) lead to Eq. (11)
where σc0 is the proposed nominal value of the contact normal stress of the column–infill interface, fc is the effective compressive strength of infill, which can by calculate as fc = 0.6ϕ f'm, where f'm is the compressive strength of the infill material, and ϕ is the adjustment coefficient with a general value of 0.65 [10].
As shown in Fig. (3), it is assumed that the equivalent diagonal bracing wall and frame column separate at point E under the horizontal load, and the shear stress distributed uniformly on the contact length range is neglected. Taking the static moment of the forces that act on the column along EA gives the following:
Where Mc is the maximum elastic moment of the frame column. After substituting Eq. (2) into Eq. (12) and combining with Eq. (1), the equivalent contact length αch is:
1.4. Stiffness of the Equivalent Bracing Wall
Under the horizontal load, the deformation of the frame is shown in Fig. (4) as a dotted line. Assuming that the quality and stiffness of the equivalent bracing wall are concentrated in the center line of the wall, according to the definition of the elastic modulus, the secant elastic modulus of the equivalent diagonal strut is:
Deflection of the frame.
Where Ed is the secant elastic modulus of the equivalent diagonal strut, εc is the strain on the equivalent diagonal strut due to horizontal load H, d is the length of the equivalent diagonal strut, and Δd is the axial deformation of the equivalent diagonal strut under horizontal load H.
When the frame produces horizontal deflection Δh, the rod end of equivalent diagonal strut has horizontal displacement a. Thus, Eq. (14) can be changed into Eq. (15):
Where s is the distance between the top of the column and the rod end of the equivalent diagonal strut. It should be noted that the derivation process above occurs in elastic–plastic state conditions, where the wall-filled frame components achieve the ultimate bearing capacity and the initial elastic modulus of the infill wall in the elastic state is higher than the secant elastic modulus of the equivalent diagonal strut. Here it is considered that the initial modulus of elasticity for the equivalent diagonal strut Ed0 is two times larger than the secant elastic modulus Ed:
And when Δh = 1, the result calculated for Ed0 is the equivalent diagonal strut stiffness Kd0 , where the stiffness of the horizontal component is the stiffness that the infill contributes to the overall component.
The derivation above gives the method for calculating the shear bearing capacity of the wall-filled frame component and the actual participation of the infill walls in the stiffness, thereby providing a reference for the structure during the design stage of seismic checking. The effective widths of the equivalent bracing walls are given in the form of αch, which provides a method for building the simplified finite element model. When the scantling and material grade of the wall-filled frame component is determined, the relative parameters except Δx are identified. The reasonable value of Δx is determined using the fitting formula method based on the ABAQUS finite element simulation results. In the following, we will introduce the process used to determine the calculation formula Δx and the finite element simulation method.
2. Solid finite element model
2.1. Parameters of Instance Model
Y. S. Tong and G. F. Qian [11] tested a certain number of reinforced concrete frame models to study the bearing capacity and deformation performance of infill frame. In this paper, we take the specimen C-1 and C-3 which included block masonry as examples to construct the solid finite element model with the finite element software ABAQUS and compare the results with the data obtained via testing. Main parameters of the framework model and material properties were as follows: specimens were both single layer with single span, the dimension of column section was 150mm×100mm, the dimension of beam section was 180mm×100mm, column spacing was 1500mm, and story height was 1000mm. The internal force steel of framework used HRB 335, and stirrup used HPB235. Concrete strength grade of C-1 was C20, block shear strength grade was M2.5. Concrete strength grade of C-3 was C30, block shear strength was M5. Other parameters were shown in attached A of literature [11].
2.2. Establishment of Finite Element Model
In ABAQUS, the modeling process was as follows: the frame column, beam, and infill wall used a solid unit (C3D20R), and the steel bar used a truss unit (T3D2). Embedded connections were used in the steel bars of the frame column and beam, and a contact connection was used between the infill and frame column to simulate their interaction. The surface-to-surface contact is one of the interaction types of ABAQUS, the contact property is to define a tangential behavior to simulate interaction between the infill and frame which will separate each other during ultimate bearing capacity. The latest research results show that: this contact method in solid element model could simulate very well. The modeling of the components is shown in (Fig. 5).
Solid finite element model.
2.3. Constitutive Relationship of Metals
Using ABAQUS's own concrete damage plasticity model to define the nonlinearity of material. In this model, the nonlinear response of the whole structure under earthquake action is simulated by defining the stress-strain relationship of the material under the compression and tensile behavior.
The constitutive relation of concrete is described in literature [12], which gives the uniaxial compression and tensile stress-strain relationship of reinforced concrete members. The stress strain relationship of concrete under uniaxial compression is calculated by the following formulas:
Where αa and αd are the parameters related to the rise and fall segment of the stress-strain curve of uniaxial compression, fc* is uniaxial compressive strength of concrete, εc is the corresponding peak compression strain of concrete related to fc*.
The following formulae are used for the stress-strain relationship of concrete under uniaxial tension:
Where αt is the parameter related to the rise and fall segment of the stress-strain curve of uniaxial tension, ft* is uniaxial tensile strength of concrete, εt is the corresponding peak tension strain of concrete related to ft*.
The mechanical properties of masonry materials are more complex than concrete, so the research on the constitutive relation of masonry was proposed by domestic and foreign scholars. In this paper, the masonry constitutive relationship used the research results of C. X. Shi and G. Q. Liu [13] which was based on the results of previous experiments. The rise section is a parabola and the falling section is linear:
Where fm is the average compressive strength of masonry, εo is the peak pressure strain of masonry.
Damage variable D is used to describe the stiffness degradation of the material in the ABAQUS damage-plasticity model. Damage variable D is also called damage factor, it is a number which is greater than 0 and less than 1. The closer to 1 the value is, the more severe the stiffness degradation is. D is derived based on the assumption that the equivalent of the material energy, and the formulae are as follows:
Where E0 is the initial elastic modulus, D is damage factor, σ and ε are the stress and strain of materials respectively.
2.4. Comparison of Finite Element Calculation and Test Results
Constructing the solid finite element model of the wall-filled frame component with the finite element software ABAQUS and comparing the results with the data obtained via testing by Y. S. Tong and G. F. Qian. Finally, the load-displacement curves of C-1 and C-3 were obtained using the implicit static analysis method and by applying a lateral load at the beam end. The finite element analysis results and test data are shown in Fig. (6) and (Fig. 7).
Data comparison of C-1.
Fig. (6) and Fig. (7) compared the finite element simulation values with the solid finite element model based on the load-displacement curves, which both showed that the two curves agreed in the platform segment, thereby demonstrating that the maximum horizontal bearing capacity obtained with the solid finite element model used for the static analysis of the simulation results was close to the actual results. Therefore, the analytical results obtained with the solid finite element model are treated as the actual values for the component in the following process.
3. Equivalent diagonal single-strut bracing model
According to the results in Section 2, the infill can be simplified as equivalent bracing walls, but the reasonable value of the distance Δx between the top of the column and the rod end of the equivalent diagonal strut has not yet been given. Using the finite element simulation, a series of frameworks were designed and by adjusting the value of Δx continuously until the calculation results were consistent with solid finite element model, the reasonable value Δx for each component was obtained. Thus, the empirical formula for the reasonable contact position Δx between the equivalent bracing walls and the frame columns was determined by fitting the formula to all of the results.
3.1. Component Design
Design a series of infill frame components with the same span-height ratio but different heights h' and spans l'. The section dimensions and reinforcements of the frame beam and column were the same, and the span-depth ratio was 1.5. The specific design parameters are shown in (Table 1).
Component design parameters.
Span of frame l' (mm)
Height of frame h' (mm)
Span-depth ratio l'/h'
KJ-1 3 2 1.5
KJ-2 3.3 2.2 1.5
KJ-6 4.5 3 1.5
KJ-10 5.7 3.8 1.5
Taking KJ-1 as an example to illustrate the design condition for the infill frame component, it was shown in Fig. (8). The concrete strength grade was C30, the cover thickness was 35 mm, the longitudinal bearing force reinforcement used HRB335 and the structural stirrup used HPB235, the infill thickness was 120 mm, and the axial compression ratio was 0.2. The yield moments of the frame column and beam section were calculated according to Eq. (26) and Eq. (27), respectively:
where Mu is the yield moment of the frame beam, fy is the design value of the tensile strength of reinforcement, As is the section area of longitudinal tensile bars, h0 is the effective height of the frame column and beam, as is the distance from the edge of the compressive region to the point of the resultant force of compression reinforcement, Mcy is the yield moment of the frame column, fyk is the standard tensile strength value of the longitudinal bars in the column, N is the axial pressure of the column, which corresponds to the representative value of the gravity load, h and b are the height and width of the column section, respectively, α1 is the ratio of the equivalent rectangular stress in the concrete compression block relative to the design value of the axial compressive strength of the concrete, and fck is the standard value of the compressive strength of the concrete cube. According to this calculation, the yield moment of the column section is Mpb = 5.79 x 107N.mm and the yield moment of the beam section is Mpc = 9.03 x 107N.mm.
3.2. The Reasonable Value of Δx
Taking KJ-1 as an example to illustrate the calculations of the relevant parameters. According to Eq. (1), αch ≤ 0.3h = 525mm, which is calculated by Eq. (11) as:
Where fc = 0.6ϕf'm = 0.585MPa, and this is calculated by Eq. (13) as:
Where MRj = min {Mpc, Mpb} = 5.79 x 107N.mm.
Component design of the infill frame.
Based on the solid finite element model, truss element T3D2 was used to replace the infill with the equivalent diagonal strut. The material properties had the same constitutive masonry relationship using in the infill, and it was stipulated that the truss element T3D2 could only bear the pressure but without tension, corresponding to the physical characteristics of infill walls in actual force. The joint connection in the connector was used between the truss rod and frame column, it meant that there was no relative displacement between the joints, but the relative rotation was allowed. The simplified model is shown in (Fig. 9).
Equivalent diagonal single-strut bracing model.
According to the principle of equal lateral displacement on the top of the column, the value of Δx was adjusted continuously until the load-displacement curves of the equivalent diagonal single-strut bracing model were consistent with the solid finite element model and the value of Δx was recorded at this point. The simulation results with different contact positions between the equivalent bracing walls and the frame columns are shown in Fig. (10).
Fig. (10).
Load-displacement curve of Member 1.
As shown in Fig. (10), the load-displacement curve was most consistent with the results calculated by the solid finite element model when Δx = 350mm, thus the reasonable value of Δx for Member 1 was 350 mm. According to the method above and the analysis of the remaining nine members in the same process, the value of Δx was determined when the load-displacement curves of the equivalent diagonal single-strut bracing model were consistent with the solid finite element model.
3.3. Fitting the Empirical Formula
The steel frame structure was analyzed using a finite element simulation by Liauw [14] in 1984, thereby obtaining the mechanical characteristics of steel frame structures under a horizontal load, where he considered that the effective width of the equivalent bracing wall w is associated with h' cosθ', and the value of w/h' cosθ' can be written as an expression that contains the function λh'. Through the derivation of Eq. (13), w can be expressed via the expression that contains Δx and they have a direct proportional relationship. When combined with the finite element analysis results, it is considered that Δx is associated with h' cosθ' and the value of Δx/h' cosθ' can be written as an expression that contains the function λh', where λ is the relative stiffness parameter first proposed by Stafford Smith [15] in 1969. The formula for calculating λ is:
where Em is the elastic modulus of the filled-wall material, Ec is the elastic modulus of concrete, t is the infill thickness, θ is the sloping angle of diagonal of the infill, Ic is the moment of inertia of the column cross-section, and h is the infill height. It shows that λ is the main parameter to calculate the width of equivalent diagonal brace, and it has been widely used. The relative stiffness parameter λ provides a key to the estimation of an infilled frame's behavior and it therefore assumes a prominent role in the development and presentation of the methods for predicting its stiffness and strength. The length of contact, the stiffness of the infill and the strength and sequence of the modes of failure may all be expressed as functions of λ either in algebraic or graphical form.
By calculating the corresponding values of Δx / h' cosθ' and λh' for the 10 design components described above, when Δx took an appropriate value, a series of points were obtained, which were plotted with Δx / h' cosθ' as the ordinate against λh' as the abscissa in the same rectangular coordinate system, as shown in Fig. (11).
Distribution points and formula fitting curve.
The empirical formula for calculating Δx was obtained from thedistribution points and the formula fitting curve given above as Eq. (29):
The relative parameters were identified after determining the scantling and material grade of the wall-filled frame component, where the value of Δx was calculated by Eq. (29). It should be noted that during ABAQUS finite element modeling, for the equivalent diagonal strut concentrated quality and the stiffness of equivalent bracing wall located in the center line of it, the contact position between the rod end and frame column was calculated according to Eq. (16): s = Δx + 0.5αch.
4. Application examples
4.1. Verification of Finite Element Model
As described in Section 2, Y.S. Tong and G.F. Qian who studied the bearing capacity and deformation performance of members in a series of reinforced concrete frame model tests. Simulation verification of C-1 and C-3 was done by solid element model and simplified model described in this paper. Comparing the experimental values with the two finite element modeling method results of the component C-1 and C-3, they are shown in Fig. (12) and Fig. (13).
The calculation results could be seen from the Fig. (12) and Fig. (13). The calculation of maximum horizontal bearing capacity of infill frame though the simplified modeling method described in this article coincided both the experimental data and solid element model results. The rationality and accuracy of the equivalent simplified model were verified.
Load-displacement curve of Member c-1.
4.2. Verification of Calculation Formula for Infilled Wall Stiffness
Take one bottom frame structure in Wenchuan earthquake as an example to verify the accuracy of the formula for calculating the stiffness of the infilled wall which was derived in this paper. And explain the influence of the stiffness of the infilled wall on the lateral stiffness ratio of the bottom frame structure though analyzing of calculation results.
Masonry buildings with frame and seismic-wall in the lower stories refers to hybrid bearing buildings which the bottom or the bottom two layers are shear walls, and the upper part is Multistory masonry structure. Because of the more flexible space layout in bottom layer, and it is more cost-effective and shorter construction period than the frame structure, so this kind of building is widely used in street-facing residential or office buildings in China. The structure type is a hybrid structure composed of two different bearing and lateral resistant system, which belongs to a seismic-unfavorable structural system. The relative stiffness between the bottom frame-shear wall story and the transitional masonry layer is controlled by the lateral stiffness ratio. Structural appearance is shown in Fig. (14). The first layer of the structure is infilled frame, there are 33 brick masonry walls in X and Y directions. The first plane graph and infill wall number are shown in Fig. (15).
One bottom frame structure in Wenchuan earthquake.
First plane graph and infill wall number.
The calculation formula (17) which was derived in this paper was used for calculating the stiffness of the 33 infill wall. Among them, the infilled walls in X direction were number 1-10 and number 31-33 brick masonry walls. The infilled walls in Y direction were number 11-30 brick masonry walls. In order to verify the accuracy of the Eq. (17), the calculation results were compared with the calculation formula which was from literature [16] for calculating the lateral displacement rigidity of infill wall. The calculation formula which is presented by literature [16] as:
Where Kw is interlayer lateral stiffness of infill walls, φk is stiffness reduction factor, the upper part of the house uses 1.0, the middle of the house uses 0.6, the lower part of the house uses 0.3, Ew is the elastic modulus of infill wall, Hwis the height of infill wall, Aw and Iw is the cross section area and inertia moment of infill wall, φm and φv is opening influence coefficient. A comparison of the two methods for calculating the stiffness of the infill walls were carried out, and the results are shown in Table 2.
Comparison of computational results of infilled stiffness.
Direction of structure
Code formula (kN/m)
Ratio of the whole stiffness
New formula (kN/m)
X direction 203928 14% 242977 17%
Y direction 441704 17% 399361 15%
It can be seen from Table 2, both two algorithms show that only some part of the infill wall as a non-structural component is involved in the lateral stiffness. The contribution of the stiffness is less than 20% of their total stiffness, and it is same with the conventional understanding. The calculation results of the two algorithms are close. Considering the whole stiffness of infill wall, the effect of 10% error can be neglected. It also verifies the rationality and accuracy of the derived calculation formula of the infilled stiffness in this paper.
According to the seismic code, the ratio of lateral stiffness of the structure was checked. When the stiffness of infill wall was not included, the lateral stiffness ratio of the structure was shown in (Table 3). And when the stiffness of infill wall was included, the lateral stiffness ratio of the structure was shown in (Table 4).
Lateral stiffness ratio of structure.
Lateral stiffness of first floor (×106 kN/m)
Lateral stiffness of second floor (×106 kN/m)
Lateral stiffness ratio
X direction 3.380 5.648 1.67
Y direction 6.600 6.917 1.05
Lateral stiffness ratio of structure including the infilled stiffness.
Stiffness of infill wall (×106 kN/m)
X direction 0.243 3.623 5.648 1.57
Y direction 0.399 6.999 6.917 0.99
In our country, the lateral stiffness ratio of the bottom frame structure should be controlled between 1.0 and 2.5. It can be seen from Table 4 that the lateral stiffness ratio of the structure in Y direction is less than 1.0 when the stiffness contribution of the infill wall in first layer is included. The lateral stiffness ratio is less than 1.0, which means that the seismic capacity of the bottom layer of the structure is too strong, so that the weak floor is transferred from the bottom floor to the masonry floor in the upper part of the structure. It is also in line with the actual damage that the first layer is slightly damaged, and the second layer is damaged seriously. Therefore, it will produce erroneous results when the stiffness contribution of the infill wall is ignored completely during the design of the building structure. So it is suggested that the effect of the infill wall on the stiffness should be considered.
4.3. Verification of Calculation Formula for Infilled Wall Shear Resistance
The calculation formula (8) which was derived in this paper was used for calculating the shear resistance of the 33 infill wall. The first plane graph and infill wall number were same with (Fig. 15). The calculation results were compared with the calculation formula which was from literature [16] for calculating the shear resistance of infill wall. The calculation formula which was presented by literature [16] as:
Where Vmy is shear resistance of infill wall, fvE is design value of seismic shear strength of masonry along the stepped cross section, fv is non-seismic design value of shear strength of masonry, ζN is normal stress influence coefficient of shear strength of brick masonry, Am is the cross section area of infill wall. A comparison of the two methods for calculating the shear resistance of the infill wall was carried out, and the results were shown in Table 5.
Comparison of computational results of infilled wall shear resistance.
Code formula (kN)
New formula (kN)
X direction 1380.2 1024.1 25.8%
Y direction 2353.5 1458.0 38%
From the results of calculation, the calculation of the code formula of infill wall shear resistance is high, and the reduction factor 0.7 in code formula is not clear. The value is based on engineering experience in a large extent, and it is lacked in strict theoretical derivation. In contrast, the formula which is derived in this paper is more rigorous, the form is more simple and intuitive, the concept is clearer and the results are more consistent with the actual situation. Compared with the bare frame, 1024kN is increased in X direction and 1458kN is increased in Y direction. This part of increasing shear resistance is provided by the infill wall. It can be seen that the shear bearing capacity of the infill wall should not be ignored completely. And the shear resistance of the infill wall should be included in the calculation of the ultimate bearing capacity of frame-shear wall stories.
In the earthquake engineering area, simulations of wall-filled frame structures often use a macroscopic equivalent model based on certain hypotheses, where the infill wall is simplified as an equivalent diagonal strut. In this study, this method was improved by combining the situation where the brick masonry between the top of the infill wall and the corner of beam–column joint is crushed during a strong earthquake, thereby decreasing the contact position between the equivalent bracing walls and the frame columns to a certain distance and putting forward a new calculation model. This paper provided a force analysis based on this model, as well as formulae for calculating the contact length between the equivalent bracing walls and the frame columns, the shear bearing capacity of the wall-filled frame, and the actual participation of the infill wall in the stiffness.
Using the ABAQUS finite element simulation method and based on comparisons with the data obtained by testing, it was demonstrated that the results calculated by the solid finite element method were consistent with the actual empirical data. Based on these assumptions and the results calculated for the related parameters, the infill was replaced with an equivalent diagonal strut and built an equivalent diagonal single-strut bracing model. According to the principle of equal lateral displacement on the top of the column, the reasonable contact position between the equivalent bracing walls and the frame columns was determined, and fitted the empirical formula, Eq. (21), using the numerical simulation results. A new simplified finite element modeling method was proposed for a wall-filled frame combined with Eq. (13). Through comparing the finite element model calculation results with the experimental data, the validity of the simplified modeling method was verified.
As a non-structural member, the shear resistance and stiffness of infill wall is often neglected in previous design, which only gravity load can be included. However, research shows that the neglect of the infill wall elements in the design phase is not always safe. For example, in this project, when the stiffness of the infill wall is neglected, the lateral stiffness ratio meets the requirement. When the infill wall stiffness is included, the lateral stiffness ratio of the structure is less than 1.0, which does not meet the seismic code requirements. At present, there is no clear conclusion about the calculation method of the stiffness and shear resistance of the infill wall. The formulas which are derived in this paper are verified out by the actual seismic calculation of one bottom frame structure. That can provide reference for the designer in the calculation of the stiffness and shear resistance of the infill wall.
This research is supported by the special research in Chinese seismological industry (201508026), major research plan of national natural science foundation of china (91315301-10) and special research in Chinese seismological industry (201508010).
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The Scepticism of Hein...
The Scepticism of Heinrich von Kleist
Tim Mehigan
in The Oxford Handbook of European Romanticism
Published in print January 2016 | ISBN: 9780199696383
Published online May 2016 | | DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199696383.013.14
Series: Oxford Handbooks of Literature
The Oxford Handbook of European Romanticism
in Oxford Handbooks of Literature
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199696383.001.0001
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This chapter presents a philosophical reading of the writer Heinrich von Kleist (1788–1811) and his oeuvre. Kleist’s connections with the movement of Romanticism only become properly evident when measured against the weight of philosophical problems Kleist felt to be pressing even before his career as a writer began. The most considerable of these was the problem of philosophical scepticism, a by-product of his early encounter with the philosophy of Immanuel Kant. The picture of Kleist presented here is one of an earnest mind in search of an answer to a problem that emerged in the...
This chapter presents a philosophical reading of the writer Heinrich von Kleist (1788–1811) and his oeuvre. Kleist’s connections with the movement of Romanticism only become properly evident when measured against the weight of philosophical problems Kleist felt to be pressing even before his career as a writer began. The most considerable of these was the problem of philosophical scepticism, a by-product of his early encounter with the philosophy of Immanuel Kant. The picture of Kleist presented here is one of an earnest mind in search of an answer to a problem that emerged in the philosophical discussion after Kant and, in one sense at least, has never left us.
Keywords: Scepticism; Kant; Kleist; vision; crisis; representation; epistemologytheatre; Germany
Article. 8999 words.
Subjects: Literature ; Literary Studies (19th Century)
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Já pensou em criar seu próprio perfume? Curso acontece dia 29 de agosto em São Paulo
Brazil: An Indsider’s Perspective on the World’s Largest Fragrance Market
If asked to describe the qualities of a Brazilian, one would certainly come up with “charismatic,” “laid-back,” “talkative” and “welcoming.” Would “someone that smells good” be at that the top of the list? Probably not.
But it should be. Brazilians take, on average, two baths per day, and in some of the country’s hotter regions, the number is double that. And with the refreshing feeling of bathing comes a habit intrinsicmto Brazilian culture, and which has only recently assumed a unique economic role: putting perfume or cologne on as a part the after-shower routine.
First Growth Phase: Local &Affordable
Looking at the market from the early 1990s until the end of the 2000s, one can see an organic growth cycle, marked by the presence of a few players who dominated the market, thus creating an olfactory environment, represented by a characteristic freshness, which is highly present in the Brazilian olfactory sensibility. This freshness typically consists of lavender, herbal, citric, baby and fougére scents that are incredibly striking and create “imprinting smells,” which are part of the Brazilian olfactory memory. All this contributed to the formation of the DNA of Brazilian fragrances in this phase.
This preference for freshness is stronger in Brazil due to the high temperatures experienced in this tropical climate, habits inherited from the indigenous peoples of Brazil, including the taking of various baths throughout the day to mitigate the heat, and the desire to prolong the sensation of after-shower cleanness.
To illustrate the actual volume of “body splash” consumed in Brazil today, each bath taken is followed by a new application of perfume/cologne, which is then carried in the purse or bag of the consumer over the course of their day for additional applications. This fragrance category—which is more affordable than other formats and comes in packaging that allows for high-volume application on skin, resulting in a strong fresh feeling—represents half of the market in terms of volume and 22% of the market in terms of value.
Second Growth Phase: Diversifying Tastes & Brands
Looking at the early 2000s, the omnipresent lavender began to divide its space within the olfactory preferences of Brazilians little by little with other scents. Despite maintaining its importance in the body splashes market, international olfactory trends began to have a heavier influence on the local market. This was driven by the maturation of local leaders, the ascension of the lower and iddle classes, and the consequent access to travel and to new products.
Here one sees the influence of fruits, very present in Brazilian daily-life, begin to emerge, manifesting in the increasing presence of fruit fragrances, be they floral, oriental or chypre. While they represent a consolidated trend in the world of fragrances, fruity scents are part of local culture in Brazil, as the consumer has grown up surrounded by a rich selection of fruits, which come from various parts of the country. The olfactory response to fruits is familiar and well-accepted, but also has its particularities. Apple, peach, lychee and red fruits, are well-received in fragrances and are seen as sophisticated and exotic. On the other hand, fruits like papaya, pineapple, passion fruit and guava are part of the consumer’s daily life. When they are evidently present in perfumes, they don’t meet levels of sophistication that the category demands. It is also interesting to compare the relevance of flowers here, which are richly present and at the core of all fragrance creations, yet hardly present in the olfactory memory of Brazilians. Brazilians have few olfactory responses to flowers, as tropical flowers are primarily ornamental and have a relatively low olfactory impact, and thus are viewed as belonging to the gift-giving category. It is likely that, not having developed an olfactory link to flowers, Brazilians reject “soliflowers” and prefer comforting, elegant and softer floral bouquets in which flowers have a more abstract presence. Among flowers, orange blossom has historically has performed well in different structural arrangements. For example, there isn’t any clear rejection of white flowers, but rather a rejection of the constructions in which they predominate.
The olfactory profile of the Brazilian market has changed significantly. This occurred with the consolidation of oriental fragrances in men’s and women’s colognes and perfumes. Although they were initially used in a lighter manner by brands, over the course of the last decade oriental fragrances have moved closer to the oriental scents of mature markets, which are weeter, fruitier and more gourmand.
Third Growth Phase: Changing Brands & Sales Channels
Reconfiguration of the Brazilian market has happened gradually and continuously over the last four years, including:
• The expansion of Sephora retail.
• Partnerships in the distribution of the celebrity fragrances from Coty and Avon (formerly Coty and Jequiti), and Avon and Korres.
• Natura’s acquisition of Aesop.
• L’Oreal’s expansion of Roger & Gallet.
• L’Oreal’s acquisition of Emporio Body Store (The Body Shop).
• Creation of L’Occitane au Brésil by L’Occitane.
• Return of Yves Rocher to the market.
• Return of Lush to the market.
• O Boticário becoming a group and entering into direct sales channels, imported retail (The Beauty Box) and makeup (quem disse berenice?).
Brands like Chanel, Guerlain and Hermès are now directly controlling the distribution of their brands by providing opportunities for local expansion, and seek to attract the Brazilian consumer, who travels to nearby countries such as Argentina, Chile and the United States to shop. Such strategies include bringing top stars to the country. Such was the case when Hermès promoted an open talk with perfumer Jean Claude Ellena (pictured), who disseminated the creative values of Hermès fragrances in Brazil.
Such movements are part of a market decentralization process, a characteristic of more mature markets. Another important aspect in the Brazilian fragrance market is the recent movements in premiumization,” leveraged by more demanding consumers, such as those who have more purchasing power, those who are more informed and those willing to pay more for quality products. This can be seen in market share gains with products like Lily Essence and Zaad from O Boticário, eau de parfum launches from Make B. (O Boticário) and Una from Natura, and through the sophistication of the retail distribution channels with the arrival and expansion of the Sephora and The Beauty Box chains. This has all been reinforced by proper and differentiated olfactory strategies.
With Make B., for example, the focus is on woody and floral scents with no notable presence of fruity notes. Natura’s Una employs a creative, elegant and comforting profile, almost like a second skin. It possesses an oriental fragrance far from the excesses of fruity and gourmand notes, valuing a more woody aspect. Natura’s Amó highlights wood and spices, while Lily Essence concentrates on the territory of elegant florals, both of which are comforting and long-lasting.
The consensual aromatics, traditionally fresh and woody, continue to predominate in men’s fragrances, with an increase in woody scents that employ more sophisticated and warm structures.
Such predominance has provided for the convergence of brands previously positioned in more highly demarcated olfactory and conceptual territories, with a minimizing effect on olfactory differentiation.
The Future: Changing Product Lifecycles & Olfactory Profiles
In the short term, due to consumption potential and the possession of a concentrated market (85% of the market share split between two players), Brazil presents itself as a promising alternative for the expansion of global brands, which will more heavily reinforce common olfactory territories in this market.
Local players have acted in olfactory territories proven to be well-accepted, as well as in new products strategies For example, the two most recent products released on the Brazilian fragrance market, if one considers the two market leaders, were Amó, released by Natura in 2010, and Coffee, released by O Boticário in 2009. Other movements have been done with flankers (disregarding makeup lines like Una and Make B.). At the same time, the attraction of global brands to the Brazilian market due to its size and scale gains has matured, with the possibility of local manufacturing and consequent fiscal gains.
Without a doubt, the future indicates growth in the premium segment—as soon as its distribution becomes a reality. Each cycle of the fragrance industry has had an increasingly smaller duration. In this cycle, national or international brands will need to develop their own olfactory territories. This should be done for at least a section of their portfolios or through the conception of new business, products and channels of distribution, which differentiate themselves from already consolidated olfactory territories by generating value, curiosity, closeness and dialogue with the consumer.
Olfactory innovations can absolutely occur in Brazil, be they promoted by admired and desired global brands or by local brands that have built a connection with consumers over the course of the last 40 years. What remains now is to surprise consumers with new alternatives that encourage loyalty to the brand and its fragrances, as after a period of wide experimentation and fun amid so many novelties, the more mature consumer is expecting more.
Texto por Alessandra Tucci. Publicado Originalmente em Perfumer Flavorist.
Uma escola livre que nos inspira não só a pensar ou fazer diferente, mas a sentir. Somos a única no Brasil a oferecer certificado pela Cinquième Sens (escola francesa com 41 anos de atuação na França e presente em mais de 10 países) e a pioneira no Brasil, em que sentir para entender a perfumaria é a principal metodologia. Não ensinamos fórmulas prontas: ensinamos a pensar, a ousar. Nesses 6 anos de atuação, recebemos mais de 800 alunos na nossa sede, em São Paulo, e os incentivamos a olhar para a perfumaria em todos os ângulos.
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Adult film actress seeks male veterans to volunteer for new project
By Andy Wolf| 2017-02-14T22:05:38+00:00 February 14th, 2017|Military News, Popular, U.S. Army|0 Comments
Mercedes Carrera and Army Reserve Sergeant Anthony Berg at the 2016 Adult Video Awards. (Baldwin Saintilus)
A veteran actress of the adult film industry is enlisting military veterans to fall in and stand at attention for a new adult production that features an all-veteran cast.
34-year-old Latin adult starlet Mercedes Carrera is reportedly creating a new website where “the male talent are all vets.”
“If you’re a military stud/vet I’d like you to c*m stand at attention for a new project I’m launching soon,” she wrote on Twitter. “Email or DM (Direct Message) me!”
Carerra told Popular Military that veterans are near and dear to her heart.
“My dad was in the Army, as was my grandfather,” she said.
When the starlet had an idea to create a new site, she knew she needed to enlist new talent for the task, with filming set to take place in Southern California and Nevada. Remembering the countless emails she’s received from troops who thanked her for helping them get through deployments (and life in general), she came up with a solution for her staffing issues: enlist the help of a new kind of all-volunteer force.
“Why would I pay for talent when I could have veteran talent when I could have veteran volunteers?”
Carerra knows her favorite demographic well, and plans to spice up the scenery to cater to her troops.
“I plan to do a lot of scenes at the gun range,” she laughed.
The California-based Carrera is no stranger to philanthropic endeavors- her now-defunct venture known as The Porn Charity raised funds for scholarships for STEM students and other causes. In addition, she frequently posts videos on YouTube, discussing issues such as PTSD, veteran healthcare and the struggles many face during -and after- combat.
In February of last year, she took an Army Reserve sergeant to the Adult Film Awards as her date, after he was selected out of a pool of about 250 applicants.
While she is currently scouting more female talent for the project, Carrera says she will do the majority of the scenes ad interim. Veterans will be responsible for their own travel and mandatory STD testing prior to shooting.
If you are interested in finding out how you can volunteer, direct message Carrera on Twitter @TheMercedesXXX or email her at MercedesCAxxx@gmail.com.
About the Author: Andy Wolf
Andy Wolf is a Kentuckessee native who has spent over 1/3 of his life overseas in search of combat, riches and adventure- accruing over a decade of experience in military, private security, language, small arms training, journalism and corporate communications fields. Mr. Wolf holds a Bachelor's of Science from Tennessee's Austin Peay State University- and is rarely seen without his canine companion, Savannah.
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UPDATED Jul. 15, 2018 at 1:04 PM
50 Years Of World Cup Doppelgangers
FiveThirtyEight's MESSI* analysis compares how every athlete played in every men’s World Cup from 1966 to 2018 by generating statistical fingerprints of 5,899 World Cup performances.
Which performances are most similar to
Goals Expected goals Successful crosses Touches in box
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Successful passes Progressive passes Successful Take-ons Progressive dribbles
Non-shot expected goals Fouls won Fouls committed Headers won
Blocks Clearances Interceptions Tackles
*FiveThirtyEight's Modeled Event Soccer Similarity Index (MESSI) is a system that evaluates and compares player performances across 16 metrics. Each metric is measured on a per-match basis, and for each metric we calculate a z-score — the number of standard deviations above or below average for that World Cup. The similarity between players’ performances is based solely on the average between each of their 16 z-scores — in other words, comparisons match players who are good at similar parts of the game, but the model ignores details like a player’s age or position. Players must have played at least 30 minutes in a given World Cup to be included. Play styles are generated through k-means clustering.
Only successful crosses, tackles, passes, take-ons and headers are counted, and tackles, interceptions and blocks are adjusted for the time of possession that the player's team had during each match. Progressive passes and dribbles advance the ball at least 10 yards toward the opponent's goal or into their box. Expected goals is the number of goals that our model thinks an average player would score based on the quality and quantity of shots taken, and non-shot expected goals is an estimate of the number of goals an average player’s non-shooting actions — passes, take-ons, interceptions, tackles and headers — would generate for his team.
All metrics here were calculated by FiveThirtyEight using data from the sports analytics company Opta and may differ from similar metrics at other sites. Numbers will update after each match through the end of the 2018 World Cup.
Source: Opta
Statistical model by Jay Boice. Design and development by Jay Boice and Rachael Dottle. Additional contributions by Gus Wezerek.
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We’re working to fish out criminal herdsmen – Miyetti Allah
Fulani herdsmen
Alexander Okere, Benin
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has said that it was taking steps to identify criminals infiltrating its ranks
amidst the incessant attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen in the country.
The National President of the association, Alhaji Mohammadu Kiruwa, disclosed this during a peace meeting on Wednesday with farmers in Benin, the state capital.
Kiruwa, who was represented by the National Secretary, Alhaji Baba Ngelzarma, maintained that the recent attacks on communities were carried out by bandits.
He stated, “The Sultan of Sokoto has given us a two-month mandate to fish out criminal elements among the herdsmen in the country. If those things (killings) that have been alleged have been done by the herdsmen, we must do all we could to fish out the criminal elements.
“He (Sultan) has given us the mandate and, in two months, he wants us to give him results. We have talked with our members and have also heard from them.
“We also taught them how we want them to behave because they are at the receiving end when trouble starts.”
Kiruwa continued, “We are here for peace; we are here to condemn the atrocities in whatever form by whoever. We are not a terrorist group.
“But we are a peace-loving association and that is why we have His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, as the chairman (of the) board of trustees of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeder Association and we have other members like the Emir of Kano. We have the Lamido of Adamawa and the Emir of Katsina; these are other trustees of the association.”
The national president, however, lamented that over two million cattle had been lost to the criminals.
Kirowa explained, “Today, it is on record that our members have lost about two million cows as a result of cattle rustling. Our members also suffer from the hands of the kidnappers.
“Our members were not spared by the farmers and cattle breeders dispute. Although we know we have our fault there because of the relationship between the tongue and teeth; so, such a thing (dispute) is bound to happen.
“Those moving with sophisticated weapons are not cattle herders but cattle rustlers. We have had talks with our members and advised them on what to in relationship with their host communities.”
herdsmen Miyetti-Allah
It would have been better if we were dead than to live like this –Survivors of suspected herdsmen attacks on Nasarawa communities
Open Grazing: Three herdsmen jailed in Benue
16 killed in fresh herdsmen, farmers clash in Benue
Gov escapes death after bandits shoot at convoy
S’South CAN, PFN back Suleman on killer herdsmen
Traffic obstructions by herdsmen, cows, worrisome – FRSC
Herdsmen are human beings, people should treat them with respect – Ribeji, Cattle breeders’ PRO
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[20:36:56] <Giantree> Okay but REALLY - honestly I guess you other people can join in too if you want until the part where it gets raunchy - we're resuming right as you exit Ramiel, because I can't even stress the plot importance of that exact moment enough.
[20:37:51] <Giantree> But since there's no longer any combat going on - except for the Nanashi/Megid showdown that gets to be its own scene - Varos exits the giant robot. Noa's projection comes out too.
[20:38:10] <BloodthirstyPagan> the bachelor and bachelorette waste no time, eh
[20:38:48] <Giantree> "I... saw everything I needed to from out here," the former gulps. "A-Are you okay?"
[20:44:40] <Ellamae> Noa is literally watching right now. Also, it's sort of cold out here. Can't do anything freaky. "S-somehow. I'm alive, at least!" She's got that going for her! She's not even dead inside, just particularly wounded. Can't win the fight to save EVERYONE'S soul, especially when they've got more power behind them. "...Though if it weren't for Ionah, I'm not so sure I would
[20:44:40] <Ellamae> have been..." 'Don't be reckless!' How about she do anyway .
[20:45:20] <Giantree> Oh, no no no, Noa has been MORE than encouraging of hot passionate couple stuff, she'll just look the other way~
[20:45:44] <Giantree> ... Doing it in her cockpit would be ill-advised though, that's some Muv-Luv shit.
[20:46:52] <Ellamae> SHE CAN STILL HEAR
[20:47:21] <Ellamae> ...it's OK if she hears some sappy stuff and strange noises, but they obviously can't just go wild without getting a room
[20:47:44] <Giantree> "6... Yes." At least in THIS moment, Noa isn't a silly comic relief character, and speaks with all the tone of a caring older sibling figure. "6I didn't know what to expect from this, but... it seems her long torment is over."
[20:51:18] <Giantree> "I-I'm sorry," the shota chokes out. "We haven't known each other for very long, but still all this had to happen." His eyes stare deep into your heart, with a reassuring gaze that confesses he can see all the discord and regret he needs to. "There isn't anything I can do for you except..."
[20:51:40] <Giantree> Before anybody can react, he's wrapped your whole body, armor and all, in a tight hug.
[20:55:16] <Giantree> A yellowism projection comes out from the octahedron, and though both are intangible. the two ancient robodragons wordlessly do the same.
[20:55:22] <Giantree> >ism
[20:55:23] <Giantree> ish even
[20:57:26] <Ellamae> Things she very much needed: a reassuring look and a hug! Noa can't exactly provide one of those except in spirit (because she's basically a spirit because she's a ghost get it), so Varos's hug is most certainly welcome! (As well as the intangibles, though obviously it isn't quite the same!) She returns the favor as much as she actually can with her pisspoor STR, and...cries!
[20:57:26] <Ellamae> The reality of the world comes down on her, and man, it's pretty friggen harsh every time it does that.
[20:59:51] <Giantree> Of all people to be reassuring at this point, it's actually Ionah. Once the others have calmed down, she floats in the skylooking like an off-color Aura and curtsies as thanks. "8You know, I've been watching you all these years. Um, you were pretty brave!"
[21:03:16] <Giantree> ... oh and to clarify the intangibles were hugging each other
[21:03:23] <Giantree> you know i never pay attention to myself when i describe things
[21:03:33] <Giantree> Group hug isn't a TERRIBLE idea though, that may be coming too soon
[21:04:42] <Giantree> "6I did all this catching up with one of you," Noa muses, "6But I never imagined I'd be getting to do it with both so soon. And... there's no need for me to introduce you to each other either, then, is there? Hehe."
[21:05:29] <Giantree> "6But I'll second that notion. Somebody with a weak will couldn't have done what you did- either of you."
[21:12:17] <Ellamae> Ohhhh. Well, the solid's was still pretty great yeah. Either way, sniff. "I-I guess." SHE GUESSES SHE'S BRAVE. And SHE GUESSES SHE HAS A STRONG WILL. Both of those are looking pretty spent right now, though. She can barely even come up with anything to say! Really, her strong will goes without saying, considering what it had to go through all those years , and it only
[21:12:17] <Ellamae> went slightly off course a few times!
[21:14:28] <Giantree> "8... His hate was real. There's no denying that. But in the times you were close... well, it was almost like I was your sibling. Even if you didn't know I was there!" The loli says while sniffling a bit herself. But since she's physically incapable of crying, you have to do all the work.
[21:15:27] <Giantree> "Your heart is screaming," Varos speaks almost nonchalantly, as though he were Nihi or something. "But... there's no need to be afraid anymore. Everything will be fine now, okay?"
[21:17:19] <Giantree> "I can't pretend to really understand what's going on after having just learned about it all so suddenly, but the least we can all do is be here for you," he continues.
[21:27:21] <Ellamae> Her heart's pretty much crawling in her skin, yeah. Sniff. Tears are still kinda flowing too. Pulling some serious overtime here. "Y-yeah. I...couldn't..." Sniff. No. Stop that. "Right. It'll be fine now! ...I can't save everyone, but..." Sniff. "...w-well. I should really be apologizing for send you into the thick of all this with barely even a warning, Varos! Just sorta
[21:27:21] <Ellamae> threw you in as I threw myself in. If...if that hadn't worked out..." REALLY STOP THAT. Ellamae knows she shouldn't dwell on potential outcomes, whether positive or negative, but man, considering she wasn't sure what was going to happen, the idea of it is both terrifying and makes her feel like she coulda been a serious jerk. "...but it'll be OK now." Sniff.
[21:30:07] <Giantree> "No, no," Varos continues to hold you close, speaking in a reassuring, almost sibling-like tone. "I'm thankful for this! I did say I wanted to travel to learn about others' feelings, didn't I? Sadness is just as important as happiness. Even for us just as much as mortals, experiencing those things and getting past them is how we're able to grow. In a place like a battlefield, others lose their loved ones all the time... how they recover from that and become stronger, that's what I'm really interested in. So I know you'll be alright."
[21:31:57] <Giantree> At this point, Ramiel just sort of poofs out of the air (in a terrifying, angelic motion) and you all somehow-or-another end up on the ground, by the Big N's feet. Dragonbane is expelled from the giant creature before it vanishes, and Ionah stands by it in projection form, looking down almost scornfully at the torture device.
[21:32:13] <Ramiel> Nani
[21:32:25] <Giantree> GET USED TO IT
[21:32:35] <Ramiel> Oh, heh
[21:32:58] <Ramiel> I'm in the middle of my regular MP Sat. night SPACE EMPIRIN' game
[21:33:04] <Ramiel> And like 'What are all these pings'
[21:33:21] <Ellamae> It's OK, you can go back into space now, like the freaky angel that you are
[21:34:43] <Giantree> "8He wasn't a good person," she speaks with distaste. "8But even if so many of his feelings were fake, the experiences you had were real, you know? No matter how much of 'monsters' we may be, I think his soul would be at peace if you could just remember him for that."
[21:43:28] <Ellamae> Sniff. A quieter sniff. "Y-you did, but...r-right. ...Sides, this kind of stuff is usually sudden anyway." AS SUDDEN AS THOSE NERDS RUSHING INTO THE ANGEL IN ONE TURN--she composes herself a bit to respond to Ionah! "...That is true. ...And yeah. He might have been twisted by a lot of things, and he might not have been the greatest person...but I'll remember him for the
[21:43:29] <Ellamae> better times we had. Wouldn't be fair to remember someone by who they were at their worst!"
[21:48:09] <Giantree> The wind blows, and the front cover of Dragonbane flips open. The page inside, as well as the next pages when they start being blown open, is/are completely blank. Not in the eerie kind of 'you're mind-controlled into being unable to read what's clearly there so it appears blank yet feels unnerving,' but ACTUALLY blank. Even Ionah herself is confused at this. "8Is... its power leaving it? I know it was fueled by hate... but now it has no source of hate to feed off of..."
[21:51:45] <Ellamae> ...Ah! That's there. "...Huh. I was going to ask what we were going to do with that, actually...but...I wonder if it could feed off love instead." ...She realizes how corny that sounds, even compared to her JRPG speech earlier, and begins to laugh at herself. "man even I can't believe I said that"
[21:54:31] <Giantree> "Well..." Varos actually takes that seriously, perhaps because he's innocent shotabait. "I COULD feel the hate from it until just a little while ago, but it seems totally empty now."
[21:55:26] <Giantree> Noa grins. "6Magic DOES work in strange ways, though! Or maybe someone should just use it as a diary?"
[21:57:07] <Giantree> "8I..." Ionah zips around it, clearly bearing a grudge for all the torture it's caused her but also with a positive spark in her eye. "8Don't think that's totally unreasonable, actually? It definitely has some power still, that's for sure, but... it's almost like it's trying to apologize."
[21:57:20] <Giantree> "8Well I'm still mad at you! Nyeh!" She sticks out a projectongue at it.
[21:59:11] <Ellamae> "I-it's OK. It wouldn't make sense if we weren't mad! ...But in time, maybe we'll forgive it~?" She picks it up--confidently, doesn't even poke it first to see if it's gonna 'jk lol' her--just to get a feel for it!
[21:59:41] <Giantree> AND THEN YOU BURST INTO FLAMES, RANC
[22:00:11] <Giantree> jk, there's a little tingle from it at first, but it isn't nearly as violent as last time. Or painful at all.
[22:00:30] <Giantree> also you said the m word, time to make a facedrag of it
[22:01:14] <Ellamae> yeah, all four dragons facedragging at LeBlanc
[22:01:26] <Giantree> facedragon
[22:01:33] <Ellamae> dam
[22:01:37] <Giantree> ye
[22:02:06] <Flamy> DAMMIT TREE
[22:02:08] <Flamy> I SMILED
[22:02:09] <Giantree> Indeed, all the pages are blanc- I mean, are blank. I guess technically both because they're on more-or-less white patchment?
[22:04:18] <Ellamae> The pun isn't entirely lost on Ellamae. "...It does seem to want a fresh start! ...I guess I'll use it in memory of LeBlanc, then! Even if I couldn't fully save him, there's still a part of him that lives on in here, right?"
[22:05:41] <Giantree> Upon picking it up, you do however feel a tinge of power, like being granted a gift from the gods. Unlike other S-Rank weapons you don't know about it doesn't turn into a parasite and eat part of your body whole, instead behaving like a spiritual spoiled child and wordlessly demanding thoughts and emotions to give it being. You can feel this, subtly but surely.
[22:06:58] <Giantree> "It's... like she said, I think," Varos puts a finger to his chin. "The part that lives on are your feelings and the memory of the times you had. Somehow, I don't think it minds if you let it start anew."
[22:07:22] <Giantree> AND I WANTED TO GIVE IT 'SUPER EFFECTIVE VERSUS HUMANS' BUT NOOOOOOOOOO YOU JUST HAD TO GIVE YOUR FRIENDSHIP SPEECH SHIT
[22:07:53] <Ellamae> YEAH REGEN'S PERFECTLY FINE TOO
[22:07:59] <Giantree> Either way, it was previously Dragonbane - S Rank - 1-2 Rng - 20 Mt - 70 Hit - 12 Crt - SE against dragons, wyverns- shut up i'll hit you
[22:08:10] <Flamy> So theoretically, Ellamae can do a Sekiha Love-Love Tenkyouken when using the weapon, with THE HELP OF VARRRROOOOOOOSSSSSS!
[22:08:24] <Giantree> Now it's still all the same stats, only its name is 'whatever the fuck you want'
[22:09:54] <Giantree> And since it's not owned by a boss anymore, I guess it's not unreasonable to give it +stats or bonus skills; +5 MAG is probably the most benevolent, and I say this because I considered having it grant Resolve but can you fucking imagine? You'd literally have to write two EXTRA character sheets, nevermind the fact that it'll make every fight literally unlosable.
[22:09:55] <Giantree> Shit.
[22:10:21] <Ellamae> Well, it's OK! She's got a lot of thoughts and emotions right now! Thoughts of her long adventures with Noa, of hanging out with her new sister--it was like Noa said, she IS a pretty great little sister figure--and of her bright (dark???) future with Varos...yeah, it'll be satisfied.
[22:11:14] <Giantree> ... maybe +2 MAG and Awakening instead though, that's also possible and not COMPLETELY insane
[22:11:55] <Ellamae> Also Resolve wouldn't be as bad as it seems, her speed is garbage and her SKL isn't much better
[22:12:06] <Ellamae> the mag boost, however, would be hard to excuse
[22:12:18] <Giantree> DON'T TRY TO TRICK ME YOU POWERGAMER
[22:12:33] <Ellamae> 12 speed, she'll literally graduate to 'not getting doubled'
[22:12:37] <Ellamae> 'maybe'
[22:12:40] <Giantree> ... still the bad part is just the 'would have to make extra sheets for it' thing
[22:12:51] <Flamy> Resolve doesn't affect Magic.
[22:12:58] <Flamy> :^)
[22:13:05] <Ellamae> it does in this system
[22:13:09] <Giantree> yeah, it does
[22:13:16] <Giantree> ...
[22:13:17] <Giantree> hmm
[22:13:23] <Ellamae> and yeah I'd have 3 sheets, that'd be some shit
[22:13:30] <Flamy> Oh what, that's bullshit?
[22:13:36] <Flamy> *THAT'S BULL SHIT!
[22:13:51] <Giantree> well CONSIDERING it's an S-rank weapon, you'll mostly be oneshotting everything REGARDLESS
[22:13:53] <Ellamae> honestly when I think about it
[22:14:05] <Giantree> and i won't lie that i'd enjoy drawing elly with a supernova halo
[22:14:10] <Giantree> (because that's what it does)
[22:14:16] <Flamy> Oh clogs.
[22:14:27] <Giantree> ok you know what sure, it can have resolve and just no stat bonus
[22:14:46] <Ellamae> alright everyone, lend me your speedwings
[22:14:49] <Ellamae> :^ )
[22:14:52] <Giantree> i'm CONSIDERING keeping the SE bonus because i mean, tiki's kill yourself
[22:15:02] <Flamy> Okay.
[22:15:03] <Giantree> ... divinestone had SE versus drags too
[22:15:11] * Flamy uses a speedwing on Shinobu.
[22:15:15] <Giantree> gj
[22:15:33] * Bardy (~bardy@8192D5D9:73100692:D028F90F:IP) has joined #WhenYouNeedYourEmblemsToFire
[22:15:37] <Giantree> yeah whatever man you're all gonna be broken by endgame anyway, might as well start now
[22:15:52] <Ellamae> yeah dragons have been especially problematic when it comes to dragon/human relations
[22:16:04] <Ellamae> probably needs an extra kick for them because they're stronger and all
[22:16:21] <Bardy> >problematic
[22:16:24] <Bardy> tumblr got to u
[22:16:27] <Ellamae> SE AGAINST DRAGONS THAT ARE DICKS
[22:16:31] <Giantree> yeah he's a tumblrina these days
[22:16:33] <Giantree> you didn't know?
[22:16:37] <Bardy> I did know
[22:16:42] <Bardy> that's what I was referencing
[22:16:43] <Giantree> alright
[22:16:48] <Giantree> for secret reasons i won't tell you
[22:16:54] <Bardy> baka Mitsubishi oneechan
[22:17:01] <Giantree> that actually won't destroy the entire campaign and gives me an excuse to give every boss like 500+ HP
[22:17:04] <Giantree> so sure, you can have all that
[22:17:45] <Giantree> 20 mt 70 hit 12 crt SE against dragons grants resolve
[22:17:46] <Giantree> gg
[22:18:04] <Giantree> NOTE:
[22:18:06] <Ellamae> the fun starts here
[22:18:19] <Giantree> you do NOT get resolve if you switch to another weapon and get reduced below half while wielding something else
[22:18:56] <Giantree> but if while it's equipped, yeah
[22:19:22] <Ellamae> So you have to have it when it happens to TRIGGER THE TRANSFORMATION
[22:19:38] <Giantree> "6Looks like you made another new friend already, huh?" Noa tries to lighten the mood. "6'Dragonbane' sounded pretty edgy. What're you gonna call it now?"
[22:21:50] <Ellamae> "Yeah, no more need for that kind of painful edge. How about...Chaosbane might fit but that's also pretty edgy..." names
[22:22:20] <Giantree> oh nice i got you thinking of names, that means i can go back to other shit for about 5 hours
[22:22:23] <Giantree> c u l8r : ^ )
[22:22:49] <Ellamae> yeah have fun you fucking asshole
[22:22:51] <Ellamae> au auu
[22:22:55] <Giantree> and Arche isn't here to call it a big tome
[22:22:59] <Giantree> for you
[22:23:06] <Giantree> so there's nothing i can do
[22:24:52] <Giantree> oh god i lied there is
[22:27:29] <Giantree> "What about," Lilli peeks out from behind the leg of the giant robot, having spent this time changing into her winter uniform. By which I mean it's literally the exact same uniform she wore at St. Rolantia Academy in the Mahou Shoujo Lightning★Lilli spinoff, but you wouldn't know that. You WOULD know that it contains warm tights and long sleeves to keep her from freezing because wearing the usual midriff-baring idol outfit in this winter hellscape is a death sentence. Her eyes are alight with fascination as she eyes the book of a magic type she can't wield, holding her microphone (yes of course she has one of those) close to her face and spinning it around in her fingers. "Something like 'Peacemaker?'"
[22:29:25] <Ellamae> Well, it ain't black leather, so at least she's taking cues from the right spinoffs. "...Peacemaker. ...I like that, actually~!"
[22:29:37] <Giantree> nah, she has that one too
[22:29:49] <Giantree> her new bonus skill is access to the garment grid
[22:30:11] <Ellamae> "...Peacemaker. Somehow, it still sounds kind of violent..but, well, it's a weapon so that sort of thing kinda makes sense!"
[22:30:38] <Giantree> "Hm." Varos smiles. "Well, making peace is what you plan on using it to do, isn't it?"
[22:31:41] <Giantree> "8I still don't wanna forgive that thing," Ionah scoffs, but sighs dejectedly. "8Buuuut I guess we'll see if it can redeem itself. Oh and, pleased to meet you all! I'll be in your care from now on, okay?"
[22:32:22] <Ellamae> "Yep! ...And I guess it'll have to be violent for now. Maybe sometime in the future, I'll have a chance to make peace without resorting to violence, but in the meantime...oh, yeah! We'll take ~good~ care of you~"
[22:33:03] <Giantree> At those ominous tildes, Ionah's projection instantly hides behind Noa's.
[22:33:15] <Giantree> The latter chortles. "6Some things just never change."
[22:34:23] <Giantree> Oh and Lilli doesn't speak more, but her eyes have stars in them. The camera pans close to her and the player can hear her thoughts going (I was helpful!).
[22:35:14] <Ellamae> Ellamae has plenty of experience as a younger sibling under the unforgiving wrath of an older one. SHE KNOWS HOW THEY WORK. You could say it pans to Lilli partly because of her own thoughts, and partly because panning too close to Ellamae right now might be dangerous!
[22:35:59] <Giantree> Yeah and Lilli was voted higher on the popularity chart anyway, nobody likes niggirls
[22:36:38] <Ellamae> yeah that probably has something to do with it
[22:36:58] <Ellamae> maybe it's for the best, being too popular is an awful thing
[22:37:10] <Ellamae> and being underrated is practically a badge of honor
[22:38:02] <Giantree> shit you're right
[22:43:10] <Ellamae> "...For now though...if there's anything I need now, it's a good rest. All this willpower and stuff is kind of exhausting!" She's all better now! Except for being really tired. Could sleep a year if she had the luxury!
[22:43:43] <Giantree> All that aside, Varos gives you a close-up, concerned look. "Would you like to be alone?"
[22:44:11] <Giantree> You can practically hear Noa wolf-whistling in the background, only not really because she's too busy being happy that her OTHER best friend is freed from years of unimaginable torture.
[22:46:10] <Ellamae> "Alone...with you~" She might actually be hearing it now, but that's just a figment of her imagination.
[22:46:26] <Giantree> NOW it isn't.
[22:46:53] <Giantree> ... But the others relent, and give you plenty of space for a ~comforting~ session.
[22:47:11] <Giantree> I could also call it 'healing' because that's both pseudo-innuendo AND you both happen to be healers legitimately, how about that.
[22:48:49] <Ellamae> ~~healing~~
[20:36:56] <Giantree> Okay but REALLY - honestly I guess you other people can join in too if you want until the part where it gets raunchy - we're resuming right as you exit Ramiel, because I can't even stress the plot importance of that exact moment enough. [20:37:51] <Giantree> But since there's no longer any combat going on - except for the Nanashi/Megid showdown that gets to be its own scene - Varos exits the giant robot. Noa's projection comes out too. [20:38:10] <BloodthirstyPagan> the bachelor and bachelorette waste no time, eh [20:38:48] <Giantree> "I... saw everything I needed to from out here," the former gulps. "A-Are you okay?" [20:44:40] <Ellamae> Noa is literally watching right now. Also, it's sort of cold out here. Can't do anything freaky. "S-somehow. I'm alive, at least!" She's got that going for her! She's not even dead inside, just particularly wounded. Can't win the fight to save EVERYONE'S soul, especially when they've got more power behind them. "...Though if it weren't for Ionah, I'm not so sure I would [20:44:40] <Ellamae> have been..." 'Don't be reckless!' How about she do anyway . [20:45:20] <Giantree> Oh, no no no, Noa has been MORE than encouraging of hot passionate couple stuff, she'll just look the other way~ [20:45:44] <Giantree> ... Doing it in her cockpit would be ill-advised though, that's some Muv-Luv shit. [20:46:52] <Ellamae> SHE CAN STILL HEAR [20:47:21] <Ellamae> ...it's OK if she hears some sappy stuff and strange noises, but they obviously can't just go wild without getting a room [20:47:44] <Giantree> "6... Yes." At least in THIS moment, Noa isn't a silly comic relief character, and speaks with all the tone of a caring older sibling figure. "6I didn't know what to expect from this, but... it seems her long torment is over." [20:51:18] <Giantree> "I-I'm sorry," the shota chokes out. "We haven't known each other for very long, but still all this had to happen." His eyes stare deep into your heart, with a reassuring gaze that confesses he can see all the discord and regret he needs to. "There isn't anything I can do for you except..." [20:51:40] <Giantree> Before anybody can react, he's wrapped your whole body, armor and all, in a tight hug. [20:55:16] <Giantree> A yellowism projection comes out from the octahedron, and though both are intangible. the two ancient robodragons wordlessly do the same. [20:55:22] <Giantree> >ism [20:55:23] <Giantree> ish even [20:57:26] <Ellamae> Things she very much needed: a reassuring look and a hug! Noa can't exactly provide one of those except in spirit (because she's basically a spirit because she's a ghost get it), so Varos's hug is most certainly welcome! (As well as the intangibles, though obviously it isn't quite the same!) She returns the favor as much as she actually can with her pisspoor STR, and...cries! [20:57:26] <Ellamae> The reality of the world comes down on her, and man, it's pretty friggen harsh every time it does that. [20:59:51] <Giantree> Of all people to be reassuring at this point, it's actually Ionah. Once the others have calmed down, she floats in the skylooking like an off-color Aura and curtsies as thanks. "8You know, I've been watching you all these years. Um, you were pretty brave!" [21:03:16] <Giantree> ... oh and to clarify the intangibles were hugging each other [21:03:23] <Giantree> you know i never pay attention to myself when i describe things [21:03:33] <Giantree> Group hug isn't a TERRIBLE idea though, that may be coming too soon [21:04:42] <Giantree> "6I did all this catching up with one of you," Noa muses, "6But I never imagined I'd be getting to do it with both so soon. And... there's no need for me to introduce you to each other either, then, is there? Hehe." [21:05:29] <Giantree> "6But I'll second that notion. Somebody with a weak will couldn't have done what you did- either of you." [21:12:17] <Ellamae> Ohhhh. Well, the solid's was still pretty great yeah. Either way, sniff. "I-I guess." SHE GUESSES SHE'S BRAVE. And SHE GUESSES SHE HAS A STRONG WILL. Both of those are looking pretty spent right now, though. She can barely even come up with anything to say! Really, her strong will goes without saying, considering what it had to go through all those years , and it only [21:12:17] <Ellamae> went slightly off course a few times! [21:14:28] <Giantree> "8... His hate was real. There's no denying that. But in the times you were close... well, it was almost like I was your sibling. Even if you didn't know I was there!" The loli says while sniffling a bit herself. But since she's physically incapable of crying, you have to do all the work. [21:15:27] <Giantree> "Your heart is screaming," Varos speaks almost nonchalantly, as though he were Nihi or something. "But... there's no need to be afraid anymore. Everything will be fine now, okay?" [21:17:19] <Giantree> "I can't pretend to really understand what's going on after having just learned about it all so suddenly, but the least we can all do is be here for you," he continues. [21:27:21] <Ellamae> Her heart's pretty much crawling in her skin, yeah. Sniff. Tears are still kinda flowing too. Pulling some serious overtime here. "Y-yeah. I...couldn't..." Sniff. No. Stop that. "Right. It'll be fine now! ...I can't save everyone, but..." Sniff. "...w-well. I should really be apologizing for send you into the thick of all this with barely even a warning, Varos! Just sorta [21:27:21] <Ellamae> threw you in as I threw myself in. If...if that hadn't worked out..." REALLY STOP THAT. Ellamae knows she shouldn't dwell on potential outcomes, whether positive or negative, but man, considering she wasn't sure what was going to happen, the idea of it is both terrifying and makes her feel like she coulda been a serious jerk. "...but it'll be OK now." Sniff. [21:30:07] <Giantree> "No, no," Varos continues to hold you close, speaking in a reassuring, almost sibling-like tone. "I'm thankful for this! I did say I wanted to travel to learn about others' feelings, didn't I? Sadness is just as important as happiness. Even for us just as much as mortals, experiencing those things and getting past them is how we're able to grow. In a place like a battlefield, others lose their loved ones all the time... how they recover from that and become stronger, that's what I'm really interested in. So I know you'll be alright." [21:31:57] <Giantree> At this point, Ramiel just sort of poofs out of the air (in a terrifying, angelic motion) and you all somehow-or-another end up on the ground, by the Big N's feet. Dragonbane is expelled from the giant creature before it vanishes, and Ionah stands by it in projection form, looking down almost scornfully at the torture device. [21:32:13] <Ramiel> Nani [21:32:25] <Giantree> GET USED TO IT [21:32:35] <Ramiel> Oh, heh [21:32:58] <Ramiel> I'm in the middle of my regular MP Sat. night SPACE EMPIRIN' game [21:33:04] <Ramiel> And like 'What are all these pings' [21:33:21] <Ellamae> It's OK, you can go back into space now, like the freaky angel that you are [21:34:43] <Giantree> "8He wasn't a good person," she speaks with distaste. "8But even if so many of his feelings were fake, the experiences you had were real, you know? No matter how much of 'monsters' we may be, I think his soul would be at peace if you could just remember him for that." [21:43:28] <Ellamae> Sniff. A quieter sniff. "Y-you did, but...r-right. ...Sides, this kind of stuff is usually sudden anyway." AS SUDDEN AS THOSE NERDS RUSHING INTO THE ANGEL IN ONE TURN--she composes herself a bit to respond to Ionah! "...That is true. ...And yeah. He might have been twisted by a lot of things, and he might not have been the greatest person...but I'll remember him for the [21:43:29] <Ellamae> better times we had. Wouldn't be fair to remember someone by who they were at their worst!" [21:48:09] <Giantree> The wind blows, and the front cover of Dragonbane flips open. The page inside, as well as the next pages when they start being blown open, is/are completely blank. Not in the eerie kind of 'you're mind-controlled into being unable to read what's clearly there so it appears blank yet feels unnerving,' but ACTUALLY blank. Even Ionah herself is confused at this. "8Is... its power leaving it? I know it was fueled by hate... but now it has no source of hate to feed off of..." [21:51:45] <Ellamae> ...Ah! That's there. "...Huh. I was going to ask what we were going to do with that, actually...but...I wonder if it could feed off love instead." ...She realizes how corny that sounds, even compared to her JRPG speech earlier, and begins to laugh at herself. "man even I can't believe I said that" [21:54:31] <Giantree> "Well..." Varos actually takes that seriously, perhaps because he's innocent shotabait. "I COULD feel the hate from it until just a little while ago, but it seems totally empty now." [21:55:26] <Giantree> Noa grins. "6Magic DOES work in strange ways, though! Or maybe someone should just use it as a diary?" [21:57:07] <Giantree> "8I..." Ionah zips around it, clearly bearing a grudge for all the torture it's caused her but also with a positive spark in her eye. "8Don't think that's totally unreasonable, actually? It definitely has some power still, that's for sure, but... it's almost like it's trying to apologize." [21:57:20] <Giantree> "8Well I'm still mad at you! Nyeh!" She sticks out a projectongue at it. [21:59:11] <Ellamae> "I-it's OK. It wouldn't make sense if we weren't mad! ...But in time, maybe we'll forgive it~?" She picks it up--confidently, doesn't even poke it first to see if it's gonna 'jk lol' her--just to get a feel for it! [21:59:41] <Giantree> AND THEN YOU BURST INTO FLAMES, RANC [22:00:11] <Giantree> jk, there's a little tingle from it at first, but it isn't nearly as violent as last time. Or painful at all. [22:00:30] <Giantree> also you said the m word, time to make a facedrag of it [22:01:14] <Ellamae> yeah, all four dragons facedragging at LeBlanc [22:01:26] <Giantree> facedragon [22:01:33] <Ellamae> dam [22:01:37] <Giantree> ye [22:02:06] <Flamy> DAMMIT TREE [22:02:08] <Flamy> I SMILED [22:02:09] <Giantree> Indeed, all the pages are blanc- I mean, are blank. I guess technically both because they're on more-or-less white patchment? [22:04:18] <Ellamae> The pun isn't entirely lost on Ellamae. "...It does seem to want a fresh start! ...I guess I'll use it in memory of LeBlanc, then! Even if I couldn't fully save him, there's still a part of him that lives on in here, right?" [22:05:41] <Giantree> Upon picking it up, you do however feel a tinge of power, like being granted a gift from the gods. Unlike other S-Rank weapons you don't know about it doesn't turn into a parasite and eat part of your body whole, instead behaving like a spiritual spoiled child and wordlessly demanding thoughts and emotions to give it being. You can feel this, subtly but surely. [22:06:58] <Giantree> "It's... like she said, I think," Varos puts a finger to his chin. "The part that lives on are your feelings and the memory of the times you had. Somehow, I don't think it minds if you let it start anew." [22:07:22] <Giantree> AND I WANTED TO GIVE IT 'SUPER EFFECTIVE VERSUS HUMANS' BUT NOOOOOOOOOO YOU JUST HAD TO GIVE YOUR FRIENDSHIP SPEECH SHIT [22:07:53] <Ellamae> YEAH REGEN'S PERFECTLY FINE TOO [22:07:59] <Giantree> Either way, it was previously Dragonbane - S Rank - 1-2 Rng - 20 Mt - 70 Hit - 12 Crt - SE against dragons, wyverns- shut up i'll hit you [22:08:10] <Flamy> So theoretically, Ellamae can do a Sekiha Love-Love Tenkyouken when using the weapon, with THE HELP OF VARRRROOOOOOOSSSSSS! [22:08:24] <Giantree> Now it's still all the same stats, only its name is 'whatever the fuck you want' [22:09:54] <Giantree> And since it's not owned by a boss anymore, I guess it's not unreasonable to give it +stats or bonus skills; +5 MAG is probably the most benevolent, and I say this because I considered having it grant Resolve but can you fucking imagine? You'd literally have to write two EXTRA character sheets, nevermind the fact that it'll make every fight literally unlosable. [22:09:55] <Giantree> Shit. [22:10:21] <Ellamae> Well, it's OK! She's got a lot of thoughts and emotions right now! Thoughts of her long adventures with Noa, of hanging out with her new sister--it was like Noa said, she IS a pretty great little sister figure--and of her bright (dark???) future with Varos...yeah, it'll be satisfied. [22:11:14] <Giantree> ... maybe +2 MAG and Awakening instead though, that's also possible and not COMPLETELY insane [22:11:55] <Ellamae> Also Resolve wouldn't be as bad as it seems, her speed is garbage and her SKL isn't much better [22:12:06] <Ellamae> the mag boost, however, would be hard to excuse [22:12:18] <Giantree> DON'T TRY TO TRICK ME YOU POWERGAMER [22:12:33] <Ellamae> 12 speed, she'll literally graduate to 'not getting doubled' [22:12:37] <Ellamae> 'maybe' [22:12:40] <Giantree> ... still the bad part is just the 'would have to make extra sheets for it' thing [22:12:51] <Flamy> Resolve doesn't affect Magic. [22:12:58] <Flamy> :^) [22:13:05] <Ellamae> it does in this system [22:13:09] <Giantree> yeah, it does [22:13:16] <Giantree> ... [22:13:17] <Giantree> hmm [22:13:23] <Ellamae> and yeah I'd have 3 sheets, that'd be some shit [22:13:30] <Flamy> Oh what, that's bullshit? [22:13:36] <Flamy> *THAT'S BULL SHIT! [22:13:51] <Giantree> well CONSIDERING it's an S-rank weapon, you'll mostly be oneshotting everything REGARDLESS [22:13:53] <Ellamae> honestly when I think about it [22:14:05] <Giantree> and i won't lie that i'd enjoy drawing elly with a supernova halo [22:14:10] <Giantree> (because that's what it does) [22:14:16] <Flamy> Oh clogs. [22:14:27] <Giantree> ok you know what sure, it can have resolve and just no stat bonus [22:14:46] <Ellamae> alright everyone, lend me your speedwings [22:14:49] <Ellamae> :^ ) [22:14:52] <Giantree> i'm CONSIDERING keeping the SE bonus because i mean, tiki's kill yourself [22:15:02] <Flamy> Okay. [22:15:03] <Giantree> ... divinestone had SE versus drags too [22:15:11] * Flamy uses a speedwing on Shinobu. [22:15:15] <Giantree> gj [22:15:33] * Bardy (~bardy@8192D5D9:73100692:D028F90F:IP) has joined #WhenYouNeedYourEmblemsToFire [22:15:37] <Giantree> yeah whatever man you're all gonna be broken by endgame anyway, might as well start now [22:15:52] <Ellamae> yeah dragons have been especially problematic when it comes to dragon/human relations [22:16:04] <Ellamae> probably needs an extra kick for them because they're stronger and all [22:16:21] <Bardy> >problematic [22:16:24] <Bardy> tumblr got to u [22:16:27] <Ellamae> SE AGAINST DRAGONS THAT ARE DICKS [22:16:31] <Giantree> yeah he's a tumblrina these days [22:16:33] <Giantree> you didn't know? [22:16:37] <Bardy> I did know [22:16:42] <Bardy> that's what I was referencing [22:16:43] <Giantree> alright [22:16:48] <Giantree> for secret reasons i won't tell you [22:16:54] <Bardy> baka Mitsubishi oneechan [22:17:01] <Giantree> that actually won't destroy the entire campaign and gives me an excuse to give every boss like 500+ HP [22:17:04] <Giantree> so sure, you can have all that [22:17:45] <Giantree> 20 mt 70 hit 12 crt SE against dragons grants resolve [22:17:46] <Giantree> gg [22:18:04] <Giantree> NOTE: [22:18:06] <Ellamae> the fun starts here [22:18:19] <Giantree> you do NOT get resolve if you switch to another weapon and get reduced below half while wielding something else [22:18:56] <Giantree> but if while it's equipped, yeah [22:19:22] <Ellamae> So you have to have it when it happens to TRIGGER THE TRANSFORMATION [22:19:38] <Giantree> "6Looks like you made another new friend already, huh?" Noa tries to lighten the mood. "6'Dragonbane' sounded pretty edgy. What're you gonna call it now?" [22:21:50] <Ellamae> "Yeah, no more need for that kind of painful edge. How about...Chaosbane might fit but that's also pretty edgy..." names [22:22:20] <Giantree> oh nice i got you thinking of names, that means i can go back to other shit for about 5 hours [22:22:23] <Giantree> c u l8r : ^ ) [22:22:49] <Ellamae> yeah have fun you fucking asshole [22:22:51] <Ellamae> au auu [22:22:55] <Giantree> and Arche isn't here to call it a big tome [22:22:59] <Giantree> for you [22:23:06] <Giantree> so there's nothing i can do [22:24:52] <Giantree> oh god i lied there is [22:27:29] <Giantree> "What about," Lilli peeks out from behind the leg of the giant robot, having spent this time changing into her winter uniform. By which I mean it's literally the exact same uniform she wore at St. Rolantia Academy in the Mahou Shoujo Lightning★Lilli spinoff, but you wouldn't know that. You WOULD know that it contains warm tights and long sleeves to keep her from freezing because wearing the usual midriff-baring idol outfit in this winter hellscape is a death sentence. Her eyes are alight with fascination as she eyes the book of a magic type she can't wield, holding her microphone (yes of course she has one of those) close to her face and spinning it around in her fingers. "Something like 'Peacemaker?'" [22:29:25] <Ellamae> Well, it ain't black leather, so at least she's taking cues from the right spinoffs. "...Peacemaker. ...I like that, actually~!" [22:29:37] <Giantree> nah, she has that one too [22:29:49] <Giantree> her new bonus skill is access to the garment grid [22:30:11] <Ellamae> "...Peacemaker. Somehow, it still sounds kind of violent..but, well, it's a weapon so that sort of thing kinda makes sense!" [22:30:38] <Giantree> "Hm." Varos smiles. "Well, making peace is what you plan on using it to do, isn't it?" [22:31:41] <Giantree> "8I still don't wanna forgive that thing," Ionah scoffs, but sighs dejectedly. "8Buuuut I guess we'll see if it can redeem itself. Oh and, pleased to meet you all! I'll be in your care from now on, okay?" [22:32:22] <Ellamae> "Yep! ...And I guess it'll have to be violent for now. Maybe sometime in the future, I'll have a chance to make peace without resorting to violence, but in the meantime...oh, yeah! We'll take ~good~ care of you~" [22:33:03] <Giantree> At those ominous tildes, Ionah's projection instantly hides behind Noa's. [22:33:15] <Giantree> The latter chortles. "6Some things just never change." [22:34:23] <Giantree> Oh and Lilli doesn't speak more, but her eyes have stars in them. The camera pans close to her and the player can hear her thoughts going (I was helpful!). [22:35:14] <Ellamae> Ellamae has plenty of experience as a younger sibling under the unforgiving wrath of an older one. SHE KNOWS HOW THEY WORK. You could say it pans to Lilli partly because of her own thoughts, and partly because panning too close to Ellamae right now might be dangerous! [22:35:59] <Giantree> Yeah and Lilli was voted higher on the popularity chart anyway, nobody likes niggirls [22:36:38] <Ellamae> yeah that probably has something to do with it [22:36:58] <Ellamae> maybe it's for the best, being too popular is an awful thing [22:37:10] <Ellamae> and being underrated is practically a badge of honor [22:38:02] <Giantree> shit you're right [22:43:10] <Ellamae> "...For now though...if there's anything I need now, it's a good rest. All this willpower and stuff is kind of exhausting!" She's all better now! Except for being really tired. Could sleep a year if she had the luxury! [22:43:43] <Giantree> All that aside, Varos gives you a close-up, concerned look. "Would you like to be alone?" [22:44:11] <Giantree> You can practically hear Noa wolf-whistling in the background, only not really because she's too busy being happy that her OTHER best friend is freed from years of unimaginable torture. [22:46:10] <Ellamae> "Alone...with you~" She might actually be hearing it now, but that's just a figment of her imagination. [22:46:26] <Giantree> NOW it isn't. [22:46:53] <Giantree> ... But the others relent, and give you plenty of space for a ~comforting~ session. [22:47:11] <Giantree> I could also call it 'healing' because that's both pseudo-innuendo AND you both happen to be healers legitimately, how about that. [22:48:49] <Ellamae> ~~healing~~
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HomeLetters to the EditorLPOSD March Levy Makes No Sense
LPOSD March Levy Makes No Sense
Please Vote No on March 12
March 4, 2019 Letters to the Editor 0
Why does LPOSD holds its supplemental levy vote in March when it’s the only thing on the ballot, while numerous other taxing districts in the county hold their votes in May?
LPOSD says that it must be in March because teacher salary negotiations are in May, and a May levy would conflict with the negotiations timetable. So union negotiations dictate the levy vote date which, by the way, is costing Bonner County taxpayers over $60,000 as a stand-alone levy? LPOSD’s budget does not pay for it.
By law, LPOSD has the option of running levies in March, May, August, and November. If the March levy failed, they would be able run it again in May, and hopefully at a more reasonable amount, as happened in West Bonner County School District in Priest River not too long ago. The sky did not fall.
Secondly, a March levy makes no sense because the Idaho Legislature is still in session, and the amount it will send to the school has not yet been determined. The legislative session ends in late March. Yet LPOSD sets its levy amount the previous December, always with the “prudent” worst-case scenario assumption of not getting their Christmas Wish List. This year the new Governor said in his State of the State address that education Is his highest priority, so the already generous funding of the past four years can be expected.
LPOSD willfully ignores the sensible way to come up with a levy amount. Only We, the People, can stop it with a No vote.
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‘Bedřichovice upon Thames’ marks the final stage of the five-year project by creating new Cultural Centre and transforming the square in South Moravian village into London. Full story here.
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Responding to the invitation by Tate Modern in 2011, Kateřina Šedá transposed the village of Bedřichovice to London. Eighty inhabitants had only one task – to behave as if at home; from sweeping the pavement, washing the car, gardening or doing sports… However, London was not the end, but rather a starting point of the project. A new holiday was established in Bedřichovice on 3 September each year: the locals meet and take a joint photo, the village square and the Cultural Centre have gone through a substantial revitalization in the course of the five years. This year the village centre has undergone general refurbishment and was redesigned and enriched with typical London features.
The grand opening of the village square and reconstructed Cultural Centre will be held on Thursday 3 September 2015.
Author: Kateřina Šedá
Visual identity of the project and graphic design of publications: Radim Peško
Architectural design of the square: Jitka Ressová / Ellement
Design of the square and Cultural Centre: David Zajíček
Design of the Cultural Centre: Tomáš Dvořák
Bedřichovice guidebook, Bedřichovice edition and texts: Aleš Palán
Typefaces Union, Merkury, Piene (unpublished), Johnston Junior (unpublished) were used in the course of the whole project.
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Stevie Nicks: ‘In Your Dreams’ Tour Reviews and Photos
Click for 11/20/11 Photo Gallery....
Click for Melbourne 11/19/11 Photo Gallery....
Click for AU interview....
Australia Tour Dates
Sat 11/19/11 MELBOURNE Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Sun 11/20/11 MELBOURNE Mornington Racecourse
Wed 11/23/11 ADELAIDE Entertainment Centre
Sat 11/26/11 PERTH Nib Stadium
Tue 11/29/11 SYDNEY Entertainment Centre Hotel
Wed 11/30/11 NEWCASTLE Entertainment Centre
Sat 12/03/11 BRISBANE Riverstage
Mon 12/05/11 WOLLONGONG WIN Entertainment Centre
Wed 12/07/11 CANBERRA AIS Arena
Sat 12/10/11 TASMANIA Derwent Entertainment Centre
New Dates Added:
10/6 Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA
10/8 The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
10/12 The Grove, Anaheim, CA
10/14 The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
Click for a good summary of Stevie's tour and her legendary history....
Reviews are listed/linked below (in chronological order)
‘In Your Dreams’ United States Tour Dates:
8/9 Denver, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
8/12 Dallas, TX Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
8/13 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
8/17 Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheatre
8/17 Indianapolis, IN Canceled
8/19 Toledo, OH Huntington Center
8/20 Cincinnati, OH PNC Pavilion
8/23 Chicago, IL Rosemont Theatre
8/24 Prior, MN Mystic Lake Casino
8/27 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
8/29 Boston, MA Bank of America Pavilion
8/30 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
9/1 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
9/3 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
9/4 Wantagh, NY Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre
PLUS These special appearances:
9/7/11 Buddy Holly Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
8/26/11 Good Morning America Concert Series in Central Park
8/11/11 Buffalo Chip / Sturgis was great and windy: Buffalo Chip Website…
9/13/11 ‘The Talk’ on CBS
I attended Stevie’s Birthday show at The Wiltern Theater…
Here is her duet with Lindsey Buckingham:
IYD Setlist-Red Rocks
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Click for 8/11/11 Buffalo Chip Details... (Stevie with Woodruff Brothers)
Click for story about the American Thunder Benefit...
Click for 8/12/11 Dallas Concert Review...
Betty Buckley attended Stevie Nicks 8/12/11 Concert in Dallas
Betty Buckley and friend at Stevie Nicks 8/12/11 Concert in Dallas
Click for 8/13/11 Woodlands Texas (Houston) Preview Article...
Updated Setlist: Click for 8/13/11 Video Montage
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Click for link to 'For What It's Worth' VIDEO PREMIERE
Click for 8/23/11 Chicago Concert Review...
Click for 8/24/11 Prior, MN Concert Review..
Click for Link to 8/26/11 GMA Coverage (via Stevie Nicks News)...
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Stevie Nicks: ‘In Your Dreams’ ~ Reviews, Interviews & Appearances
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“There’s something about Stevie Nicks. She’s become over the years, a high priestess for women, an emblem of some mystic ‘70s magic, as she sings and sways in her scarves. Even when she makes an appearance on the commercially blotted Dancing with the Stars, she still manages to pull off an enchanting appearance.”
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“…Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, multi-Grammy award winner and living legend Stevie Nicks came to perform two songs. Loved how she got into the spirit of “DWTS” with her skirt of many fabrics and chain mail on her gloves..”
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Wow. Speedy recovery. I had tickets to her 9/14/01 show in NYC and that show was cancelled because of 9/11…now ObL (again). I hope the Webster Hall event is rescheduled because I have tickets….Stevie has honored the military with wonderful songs and poems and visits the wounded VA hospitals. She’s an Angel.
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“I wanted to make it like my younger 25-year-old spirit blending with my 62-year-old spirit,” she offers. “Sometimes your young self, when you look back, is not very much different than your older self.” Indeed, despite the song’s older genesis, ‘Secret Love’ perfectly fits Nicks’ shiny new sound.
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Robbie Hancock
Welcome to the music section of the site. Below are all 4 of my solo albums with the most recent at the top called "The Shape I'm In". I have also listed several songs and instrumentals at the bottom of the page in different genres. Thanks so much for listening!
Brand new 2019 release 7 song EP. Film/tv friendly one stop songs about faliing in love, out of love and overcoming adversity. You can stream and purchase the album digitally by clicking here
Shine - 2016
This 7 song EP has been well received in the music industry and so far every song has been signed to music libraries in the US and Canada. Engineered and Produced by me in my studio. Recorded in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
"From This Burn" co-written with Amanda West, has been licensed the most so far including a recent placement (instrumental) on the golf channel on NBC. It has also been licensed to several overhead blanket streaming licenses being played in restaurants, coffee shops, malls and stores in Canada, the US, Britain and Australia.
"Our Side of the Sun" has also been licensed to several overhead blanket streaming licenses being played in restaurants, coffee shops, malls and stores in Canada, the US, Britain and Australia.
You can preview or purchase the album on Apple Music here
Better Than It Ever Was EP - 2015
5 song EP. Engineered and co-produced by Andy Gabrys. Recorded in Breslau, Ontario, Canada.
Here is the link to stream the album link
If you would like to purchase it please let me know
Into The Bright:
- made the semi-finals for the international songwriting competition
- licensed to a promo commercial in Peru for a company called Claro. (video link is on the credits page)
It's Never Too Late - 2011
Full length 13 song album produced by Steve Sherman and performed on by 16 different talented musicians including my 1st songwriting mentor Glenn Reid, David Henman, Juno award winner and founding member of April Wine and Max Styles, drummer from The Kings. Also featuring 2018 Juno performing vocalist Michelle Joly. Recorded in Toronto, Ontario Canada at Steve Sherman Productions.
You can stream and listen to the album here
If you would like to purchase this album please let me know :)
"So Alone" was licensed to a Canadian indie film called "forget" directed by Jesse James Burton. (video is on the credits page)
900 units sold. 100 given away for promo
Stories From The Soul - 2006
My first solo release studio time paid for by a lawyer in Red Deer Alberta who believed in me. Thank you Aaron. Harmonies by Michelle Joly. Stripped down and acoustic. That's me on the cover taking my first music lesson on teh organ from my Uncle Ron in Vermont. The other pic is how far I had come on the last pressing of that album, playing the Hard Rock Cafe in Niagra Falls. Someo of these songs made my full length album in 2011. Recorded in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Listen and stream the album here
If you want to buy the album please let me know
Play Me I'm Yours - Tropical Pop Song (Hancock/Vander Boegh) 3:39
Oh It's On - Hip Hop cue (Hancock) 1:38
All That Remains - Solo Piano cue (Hancock) 2:19
Pickin' Chickens - Acoustic Roots cue (Hancock/Green) 2:13
Gator Stew - Acoustic Roots cue (Hancock/Green) 2:22
Breakdowntown - Funk/Hip hop cue (Hancock/Chaim/Dance) 3:08
Watching It Happen - Tension cue (Hancock/Gabrys) 2:16
One Day In My Blues - Blues Rock Song (Hancock/Baum) 2:28
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Rihanna playlists by Serato DJs
Elliot | Don Diablo Mix 10 Jun 2017 Hexagon Records, Spinnin' Records, Don Diablo, The Chainsmokers, Rihanna, Jessie J, Madonna, Pop, Future House, Dance, Dj Snake, Justin Bieber Spain See playlist
DJ ANNA | FORMATION 26 Feb 2016 R&B, Hip-Hop, Rap, Beyonce, Rihanna, Fergie, Girls, Pop, Club, Workout, Superbowl Afghanistan See playlist
Intheorious | 16/04/2015 16 Apr 2015 Hip-Hop, R&B, Radio Show, Intheorious, Drake, Rihanna, Weeknd, Westside, Intros Westside 89.6FM LDN, United Kingdom See playlist
Shires | 23/12/2011 23 Dec 2011 Dubstep, Grime, Bass, Dance, Rihanna Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge, United Kingdom See playlist
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Step Brothers: Ryan’s Movie Reviews #48
8 Feb 2019 Ryan Tanna Movie Reviews Leave a comment
Hello and welcome to Ryan’s Movie Reviews!
There’s a definite difference between comedy in British movies and comedy in American movies. In my opinion, most American comedies are lazier and don’t make use of what’s possible with what’s available when you can make a movie. To be fair, some American TV comedies have actually done this, such as The Office and Parks and Recreation. Other than that, the movies rely on jokes to make the movie a comedy. And some are better done than others. One movie that has pretty good humour both audibly and visually is 2008’s Step Brothers.
Directed by Adam McKay and starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly is Step Brothers. Dale Doback and Brennan Huff are two jobless losers in their forties who are still living with their respective father and mother. When Robert (Dale’s father) meets Nancy (Brennan’s mother) at a conference, the two hook up and get married. Brennan and Dale are forced to live with each other and get along. Naturally, mischief and craziness ensue, leaving Robert and Nancy no choice but to sell their house and retire so that their sons can get jobs and become adults, something they are far from.
Will Ferrell played Brennan Huff and did a great job in the role. Ferrell was good fun to watch and he was funny, but as much as I liked Brennan, I preferred Dale’s character. Dale Doback was played by John C. Reilly and is arguably one of Reilly’s best roles to date. Reilly was hilarious and made the movie more enjoyable to watch. Together, Ferrell and Reilly were a fantastic comedy duo who made the film hilarious, and their character chemistry was so natural and it was great fun to watch. Mary Steenburgen played Brennan’s mother, Nancy and was a great addition to the cast. The same is true for Robert, played by Richard Jenkins. Honestly, there’s not much else I can really comment on their characters. Adam Scott also featured in the film, playing Brennan’s brother, Derek. He was quite funny and his performance was impeccable. One character who I loved was Randy, played by Rob Riggle, but there should have been more of his character. Randy genuinely had me bursting out in laughter.
The music had some generic songs, such as ‘You Make My Dreams’ by Hall and Oates and ‘A-Punk’ by Vampire Weekend. However other songs that I’d never heard of, such as ‘Breathe and Stop’ by Q-Tip were good additions to the film that added to the mood of the movie. It’s worth mentioning the songs done by the cast too, like Derek and his family acapella-ing to ‘Sweet Child of Mine’ or ‘Boat’s and Hoes’ sung by Brennan and Dale. These moments were funny and made the film more entertaining, but the best musical moment in Step Brothers easily goes to the operatic-drum solo scene with Brennan and Dale performing Por Ti Volare at the Catalina Wine Mixer.
Brennan and Dale show off their talents at the Catalina Wine Mixer.
It’s a straightforward story but with the right details and actors mixed in, you have a pretty decent movie. I’m not saying that Step Brothers is a bad movie, but it’s not the best. It’s quite dull and flat at times, and the comedy sometimes did not land well and just left for an awkward moment.
There were some laugh-out-loud moments that were great and funny additions to the film. I like the whole scene of Brennan and Dale getting into a fight after Brennan puts his testicles on Dale’s precious drum set was hilarious to see it escalate into a stupidly funny fight. Another scene I liked was when Dale and Brennan then became ‘best friends’ and make bunk beds and did awesome karate kits Dale’s long fart in his job interview with Seth Rogen tasting it was one of the funny awkward moments in the film too. Dale and Brennan’s big release of Boats and Hoes for their business, Prestige Worldwide was also hilarious to watch. The reveal of Derek being an unlikeable character, especially with his introduction was well done and funny. Brennan gets a job working for Derek, and there’s a scene I love that takes place in Randy’s office, with Randy yelling ‘pow!’ every so often which was funny too. The best part for me was at the Catalina Wine Mixer with Brennan and Dale’s epic performance, which had me in stitches.
Step Brothers gets a 6.8/10 from me. It’s possible that a movie that isn’t as high scoring as others that I’ve reviewed can still be loved. It has great comedy and is a film that should be watched by everyone. Step Brothers is currently available to watch on Netflix, and I highly recommend it.
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Stand Up Paddle the World Radio
By Stand Up Paddle The World. Discovered by Player FM and our community — copyright is owned by the publisher, not Player FM, and audio streamed directly from their servers.
The People of Stand Up Paddle Boarding
121 episodes available. A new episode about every 15 days .
Harry Oesterreicher: Stand Up Paddle Racer–Donated Kidney to a Friend
https://tornado.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/harryo.mp3 Harry Oesterreicher is a man who gives back–giving his kidney to a dear friend, founding member of the Aristides de Sousa Mendes Foundation, and volunteer at Washington Water Trails, and the Ballard Elks Paddle Club. Harry discusses how important friendship is across a variety of groups and ...…
Levi Goltz: Runner, Gymnast, Sup Racer
https://tornado.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/levi_goltz.mp3 Levi Goltz came into stand up paddle racing from a lifetime of sports as a gymnast, ultra marathon runner, and Soccer player. Levi talks about his entry into SUP racing, early family life, and a behind the scenes look at the world of computer programming.…
Nick Papa: Brute Force–Heart of Gold
https://tornado.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/nick_papa.mp3 Nick Papa has a heart of gold and everything about him spells success on and off the race course. He is a gentleman and well-spoken, but his brute force and focus brought him to the front of the Seattle SUP racing scene. Nick talks about the other racers in the Seattle area that mentored ...…
Fiona Wylde–Hood River Girl Taking SUP Racing by Storm!
https://tornado.files.wordpress.com/2018/11/fiona_wylde.mp3 Fiona Wylde is a product of Hood River and the Columbia Gorge–friends and family, the Jet Team, and the rugged and unforgiving Columbia River all have shaped and tempered her into the competitive and kind person she is today. Fiona talks about those early years and the people, places, ...…
Kaliko Kahoonei: The SUP Industry Exposed
Reading Kaliko Kahoonei’s blog, you find an individual who cares deeply about the sport of SUP and is worried about its future. We talk with him about a recent post “The SUP Industry Exposed” and the quick deterioration of SUP racing, especially the Pacific Paddle Games in California which Kaliko has attended the last four years. Kaliko also di ...…
Christian Oliver: Industrial Designer–Stand Up Paddle Racer
Christian Oliver has always been drawn to the water. Growing up in the South, his family would take vacations to Florida, where he fell in love with the ocean. Christian’s dad built cedar strip wood canoes out of the garage and has great memories canoeing with the family in Tennessee. Christian majored in Industrial Design in college and channe ...…
Spencer Lazzar: A Passion for Stand Up Paddle Racing
Spencer Lazzar was early on the scene of stand up paddle racing–Inspired by a video of Laird Hamilton on a SUP, he though, might I be able to surf my local lake on one of these boards? The search was on for a stand up board in these very early days of SUP. Spencer and a friend traveled several hours away to the foreign city of Hood River, one o ...…
Jim Jarvie: Fought Forest Fires–Surfs Freighter Waves
Flying around Washington State in old Russian helicopters purchased by the Government for one dollar, Jim Jarvie served as a forest firefighter helping mop-up fires that ravaged the area. Jim’s passion for freighter wake surfing and saltwater came from a dear Mother who loved the Ocean and immersed her children in it! A “Rosie the Riveter” in W ...…
Jen Fuller: A Lifetime of Studying The Gift of Movement
Jen’s interest in science and psychology of health began after an accident left her father paraplegic. This situation piqued her curiosity about causes and cures for chronic pain and illness. Being an athlete, she was interested in what it took to function at a high level of performance and ultimately created a stand up paddle race training pro ...…
We Never Quit!
Marc, Zach, and Darrell are epic men from the South preaching the word of Mental Toughness in all that they do. “We never quit” Join us at the Columbia Gorge Downwind Challenge in Hood River, Oregon were we met with this extraordinary team who drove over 2000 miles to compete in the downwind and course races. Father and Son, business partners, ...…
Columbia Gorge Downwind Challenge: And The Men and Women Who Race
An epic stand up paddle racer with no forearms, a Fireman, a beloved young man, a stoked racer from Tahiti, and a trio of stoked men from the South who drove over two thousand miles to race in the Gorge. These are the people of stand up paddle racing. Join us live during the 2017 Columbia Gorge Downwind Challenge to hear their stories. This epi ...…
Chris Hawkins: Sailor Looking for a Water Sport
Chris Hawkins piloted a 27 foot sailboat as a kid and went on to crew on a 40 foot Newport in his early twenties. A 6th generation Bitterroot Valley, Montana Native and avid outdoorsman, Chris was still lost at sea until he found Stand Up Paddle Racing. A man of two worlds—Spokane, Washington and Bitterroot Valley, Montana, Chris talks about hi ...…
William Kaczynski: Hawaiian Native Stoked on Puerto Rican Surf
Billy Kaczynski is a product of the crucible of life and made it out the other side an epic musician and super stoked guy. Billy talks about growing up in Hawaii, bodyboarding, music, and leaving Hawaii for California at the age of 15 with the help of a friend. Life is a crucible, and Billy tells his compelling story of hope, stoke for life, an ...…
Chris Grieve: Found Competition in SUP Racing
Chris Grieve did not like competition, that is until he found stand up paddle racing. We talk about his journey in SUP and what he is doing to be even more competitive. https://tornado.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/chris_grieve.mp3
John Forse–Great White Survivor–Epic Race Promoter.
Special Edition: Lincoln City Open Ocean Race! John Forse is Force of Nature and keeps on going full-on epic, even after being attacked by a Great White Shark! John talks about the Nelscott Reef Big Wave Surfing Championship he started as well as his new and exciting “Lincoln City Open Ocean Race” which will take place soon in Lincoln City, Ore ...…
Adam Tischler: Forever Stoked About Life and Stand Up Paddling
You can spot Adam Tischler from a block away–stoke-posture, stoke-smile, and overall general well being stoke! Join us on the Ballard Elk’s ocean view deck in Seattle for a conversation on life and SUP stoke, and learn a bit about Adam too! Where do these people come from? The epic sport of Stand Up Paddle Boarding is a conduit to greatness in ...…
Dan Gavere: Starboard Team Rider Talks Whitewater SUP
Dan Gavere has a long history in whitewater and quickly found that SUP was the perfect craft to “Snowboard” down crisp, wet river runs. Dan talks about his journey in whitewater on both kayak and SUP, and also gives us some incredible insight in the future of SUP, Foiling, and growth in the sport. This is too, too short an interview with Dan an ...…
Dr. Udo Wahn: Surfer, Environmentalist, Doctor, Author
Dr. Udo Wahn developed an interest in the environment in the late 60’s around the time of the horrific Santa Barbara oil spill that spurred the birth of environmental activism in the US. He was lucky to have a High School Biology Teacher who appreciated his interest in science and would give him special projects. One was sampling water for bact ...…
Amy Waeschle: Author and Surfer: “Going Over the Falls”
Amy Waeschle is an epic Mom, Surfer, and the Author of “Going Over the Falls” Amy talks about her Family, Surfing, and the writing of her novel. She also shares her writing process and offers tips to others who would like to write a book. Book Synopsis: Surfer and Seattle E.R. doctor Lorna Jacobs is pulled into a dangerous journey to find her e ...…
Karl Kruger–Race to Alaska–750 Miles by Stand Up Paddle Board
Karl Kruger is the first person ever to complete the grueling “Race to Alaska” from Port Townsend Washington, to Ketchikan Alaska–by Stand Up Paddle Board! Meet the incredible athlete and gentleman behind this epic feat which is a huge victory for him and the rest of the stand paddle board community.https://tornado.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/k ...…
Terence Quong: Epic Nine Channel Hawaiian Island Crossing
Terence Quong is a beloved athlete and friend in the Sand Point Outrigger Club in Seattle and the one everyone wants to pass. Endurance is one of “Q’s” strongest suits and helped him in an epic nine channel Hawaiian Island Crossing, as well as an incredible military and civilian career in aviation. Q talks about early life, family, Outrigger Ca ...…
Wade Lawson: Big Wave Sup Surfer, Helicopter Pilot, Epic Life.
Wade Lawson lives an epic life as a Big Wave Surfer, Helicopter Pilot, and a man of curiosity and action. Wade tells of his rags to riches story growing up the son of an Arkansas chicken farmer and the dreams he had of becoming a pilot, and living an incredible life. Wade says you can have this life too and gives a premiere on Big Wave Surfing ...…
Randall Barna–Epic Pedorthist and Sup Pioneer
Randall Barna is an epic Pedorthist and SUP and Surfing pioneer who knows a lot about feet and sports performance. During the 1992 NBA Championships, 80% of the starting lineup for the Portland Trailblazers wore Barna’s orthotics and many professionals go to him to this day to improve their performance. Randall talks about his early days as an ...…
Tanvi Jagadish: India’s First Woman Stand Up Paddle Board Racer
Tanvi Jagadish is India’s first Stand Up Paddle Racer and a darling of her country as a pioneer of female surfing and SUP racing. She was always told that girls don’t surf, but with the help of family and her local “Surfing Ashram”, Tanvi found Nirvana in the sport and in Mother Ocean. Tanvi talks about early family life in India, and her daily ...…
John Schalka: Epic Stand Up Paddle Racing At Any Age
John Schalka is a very fast stand up paddle board racer and shows us what is possible in this life at any age. At the start of John’s SUP racing career, he weighed over three hundred pounds and suffered a pulmonary embolism that almost killed him. Loosing over one hundred pounds, saying goodbye to alcohol, and drawing from a lifetime of outdoor ...…
Matt and Grant Hassenrik: Epic Father and Son Stand Up Paddle Team
Matt and Grant Hassenrik are an epic father-son duo both on and off the water in the sport of Stand Up Paddle Boarding and stoked to share their story of how it all began. Thirteen-year-old Grant loves his dad, and extended family of Stand Up Paddle Boarders in the Holland, Michigan O’hana located along the “Third Coast” of Lake Michigan. It’s ...…
Sarah Sandstrom: Carolina Cup and Race Preparation
Sarah Sandstrom is an epic lady on and off the water and a seasoned SUP racer. She’s back from the Carolina Cup and stoked to tell about her race and what it takes to prepare for a SUP event far from home. Sarah is a Fisheries Biologist and her work spans a range of wetland, stream, and estuarine projects. When she’s not in the field, monitorin ...…
Audrey Frey: Stoked about Dragon Boat Racing
Audrey Frey is an epic Lawyer defending our freedoms behind the scenes in the capital of Washington State. And when she’s not serving the citizens of the “Evergreen State”, she is Dragon Boat, Outrigger Canoe, or Stand Up Paddle Racing! In 2015, Audrey represented Team USA on the U24 Mixed and Women’s Crews at the International Dragon Boat Fede ...…
Danny Ching: Mental Toughness in Stand UP Paddle Racing
Danny Ching is one of the fastest in the world in stand up paddle racing, and an epic gentleman and ambassador of the sport. Danny’s Father, Al Ching brought the epic sport of Outrigger Canoe to California in the 1970s, and in this environment, Danny found his love of the water and racing. In 2014, Danny set a world record for speed on a stand ...…
Patrick Hwang – Matt Sun: Maui to Molokai and Kai Bartlett OC Clinic
Patrick Hwang and Matt Sun are back from Hawaii and ready to share some serious OC stoke. Hang-on as these gents talk about the Maui to Molokai race and their five-day race prep clinic with Kai Bartlett. https://tornado.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/patrick_matt8.mp3
Russel Peart: An Incredible Will to Live and Thrive.
Russel Peart served his country proudly, but returned with Gulf War Syndrome, sustaining high levels of lead, mercury, and other heavy metals that wreaked havoc on his body. Russel’s Doctor even questioned how he could be alive. A strong family and beloved Father with alcoholism and disabilities stopped the cycle with Russel and built a man who ...…
Charles Webb: Adaptive Surfing Update and Stoke
Charles Webb is back and gives us an update on the world of Adaptive Surfing as well as several competitions taking place in the sport in 2017. If you would like to give Adaptive Surfing a try, or learn more about this sport–Charles Webb is your ticket and continues to blow-up the sport with his enthusiasm. This episode is your one-stop to lear ...…
The 24: Go Because You Can.
Go behind the scenes at “The 24” in Seattle, a 24 hour paddle raising money for families fighting Cancer. Meet the team and one of the special families “The 24” has touched.https://tornado.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/the_24.mp3
John Puakea–An Outrigger Legend Tells How to Paddle Faster.
John Puakea is a legend in the Outrigger Canoe community and has brought his years of experience to the Stand Up Paddle world. As an exceptional technical coach, John has helped push world-class paddlers to the next level in international competition. His ability to improve the performance of already-elite paddlers also led Team Bradley to cons ...…
Bruce Barry: Part III: The Importance of Yoga
In Part III of the “Four Pillars of Health” Bruce Barry discusses the importance of Yoga for good health and Stand Up Paddle performance in both SUP racing and Surfing. Don’t miss it and be sure to listen to parts I and II of the “Four Pillars of Health” recorded earlier last year.https://tornado.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/bruce_barry.mp3…
Melissa Still: Support The Towns You Paddle In
Melissa Still is a Kiteboarder and the owner of Bigfoot Coffee Roasters in Stevenson, Washington. Melissa talks about what it takes to start a business that supports local tourism and what we as visitors can do to support the businesses and communities that help fuel our many paddling adventures and events. https://tornado.files.wordpress.com/2 ...…
Bob Pratt: The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project
Bob Pratt is serious about drowning, very serious. As an EMT and Lifeguard, he knows that drowning is preventable, especially in the sport of Stand Up Paddle Boarding. In fact, Bob believes the stand up paddle industry has a golden opportunity to introduce life preserver and leash safety early on in this exploding sport. Bob Pratt and The Great ...…
Norm Hann: Saving the Great Bear Rain Forest
Norm Hann is an early pioneer of SUP as an adventure platform and used it as a powerful tool to help save the “Great Bear Rain Forest” of British Columbia, Canada. Norm talks about his early years in the Great Bear Rain Forest, the Documentary “Stand” and what it takes to make a difference in your own local waters.https://tornado.files.wordpres ...…
Matt Hassenrik: The Third Coast and Epic Midwest SUP
“The Third Coast” is a formidable SUP destination that deserves serious consideration and respect: Thirty-foot waves, deadly rip tides, and huge Salmon! We have a witness in Matt Hassenrik who will demystify, or mystify his epic Midwest SUP playground complete with surfing in the snow, ice, and extreme temperatures. Matt also talks about the ep ...…
Andre Fajardo: A Friend on the North Shore
Andre, AKA Dre is an epic young man living a great life on the North Shore and around the USA. We talk with him about SUP/Surf etiquette, his life as an all-around athlete, and all things Hawaii like Ohana, Poke, and self-sustainability in self and everything you do. Dre gives us some tips on getting around in Hawaii, and explains why the Hawai ...…
Dean Burke: A Lifetime in the Outdoors
Dean Burke dreamed of the Pacific Northwest and its majestic mountains from a very young age. He vowed he would make it his profession one day to live, work, and play in this incredible area of the world. As Executive Director of the Tacoma South Sound Sports Commission, Dean is living the dream and energizing the city of Tacoma, Washington and ...…
Melanie Seiler Hames: Bringing SUP and Wellness to West Virginia
Melanie Seiler Hames is the Executive Director at Active Southern West Virginia and a treasure to the people of the New River Gorge and surrounding area. Melanie brings Stand Up Paddle Boarding, and more importantly, good health to the people of West Virginia by having them take an active part in sports and recreation that is right in their bac ...…
Ian Smith: Making a Difference with SUP
Ian Smith is the founder of “First Waves” which spreads the stoke with experiences in conservation, river surfing, standup paddleboarding, and filmmaking for under-served youth. Ian talks about “First Waves”, Whitewater SUP, and the “Iron City”–Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! https://tornado.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/ian_smith.mp3…
Mark Powell: Meteorologist, Waterman
Mark Powell is another amazing person among us in the Stand Up Paddle Community. His Hurricane research on air-water mixing is notable and a significant contribution to the science he observed while flying aboard NOAA’s P3 Hurricane Hunter planes. Mark grew up on the water with his family and has competed in various watersports. He talks with u ...…
Doc and Gloria Doolittle–47 Years of Bliss, Water Sports, and SUP
The family that plays together, stays together, and such is the case with Doc and Gloria Doolittle. They have raced together, sailed together, and now Stand Up Paddle together. Pull up a chair and stay awhile as they talk about SUP, racing, and raising millions of dollars for Children’s Hospital in Seattle. They emphasize the importance of stan ...…
Charles Web Knows No Bounds
Charles Webb is a disabled surfer and stand up paddle racer. But such a label does not accurately describe this incredible man. He only dwells on what he can do, not what he can’t. Join us for an inspirational discussion on the magic of the human spirit and Charles’ journey to SUP racing and Surfing. Charles also talks about accessibility of be ...…
TJ Gulizia: Whitewater SUP Stoke
TJ Gulizia is stoked on whitewater SUP, and wants to set you up. Join us at “Big Winds” in Hood River, Oregon where we sit down with TJ as he opens up about this incredible sport and how to get started. Gear, rivers, safety, it’s all here. https://tornado.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/tj-guliza-sup.mp3…
James Van Drunen
James Van Drunen is the youngest person to ever complete the “SUP 11 City Tour” that meanders for 136 miles around Holland. We speak to James and his Father Conard, live in Holland in the middle of the race to hear about this tough event. Was James always such an incredible athlete? No. Four years ago, James was living a very sedentary life fil ...…
Bruce Barry: The Four Pillars of Health Part II
Will improved diet make me faster? Will I live longer? Can I improve every minute of my day? Yes! Yes! and Yes! Bruce Barry goes deep into our biological make-up and shows how important diet is to everything we do. His extensive explanation of the trillions upon trillions of cells in our bodies, all with a mind of their own and in full control, ...…
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#028 – Brett Shavers: It’s Not the Machine, But the Examiner
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Brett Shavers is a consultant to corporations and government agencies in computer related cases as well as being the author of “Placing the Suspect Behind the Keyboard“, co-author of “Hiding Behind the Keyboard” and co-author of the “X-Ways Forensics Practitioner’s Guide.” Brett began his career as a digital forensics investigator in law enforcement and was…
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#072 – Vinny Sakore: This Was Crime39:05
Vinny Sakore joined the NetDiligence team in 2017 as their Chief Technology Officer. Prior to joining NetDiligence Vinny served as Verizon’s HIPAA Security Officer. His previous experience includes stints as Chief Technology Officer for two healthcare technology companies. Vinny is a featured speaker nationally and internationally on the topics ...…
#071 – Renaud Deraison: Complexity Breeds Insecurity26:47
Renaud Deraison is known in the global security community as the father of the Nessus vulnerability scanner. His original creation, Nessus, celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2013 and is considered the de facto standard for vulnerability scanning worldwide. Renaud co-founded Tenable Network Security in 2002. As Chief Technology Officer, he driv ...…
#070 – Lorrie Cranor: Help Open The Doors29:14
Lorrie Faith Cranor, IEEE Fellow, is the Director and Bosch Distinguished Professor in Security and Privacy Technologies of CyLab and the FORE Systems Professor of Computer Science and of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University. She also directs the CyLab Usable Privacy and Security Laboratory (CUPS) and co-directs the MSIT- ...…
#069 – Ben Johnson: Break Down The Problems51:20
Ben Johnson is CTO and co-founder of Obsidian Security. Prior to founding Obsidian, he co-founded Carbon Black and most recently served as the company’s Chief Security Strategist. As the company’s original CTO, he led efforts to create the powerful capabilities that helped define the next-generation endpoint security space. Prior to Carbon Blac ...…
#068 – Deborah Blyth: Security Is Everybody’s Job44:51
Deborah Blyth is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) State of Colorado, Governor’s Office of Information Technology. In August 2014, Deborah Blyth became the state’s new CISO, bringing a diverse 25-year technology background including 14 years of information security experience. As the CISO, she serves as the point of contact for all ...…
#067 – Fred Kneip: Compliance Doesn’t Equal Security48:12
Fred Kneip is the CEO and Founder of CyberGRX. Since founding the company in 2015, Fred has led the creation of the world’s first global third-party cyber risk management (TPCRM) exchange. During his tenure at CyberGRX, Fred has been responsible for the overall direction of the company and as the company’s chief strategist, for securing… The po ...…
#066 – Alissa Torres: A Well Balanced Approach39:10
Alissa Torres is a SANS analyst and Principal SANS instructor specializing in advanced digital forensics and incident response (DFIR). Alissa was recognized by SC Magazine as one of its “2016 Women to Watch.” and a recipient of the Enfuse 2018 Difference Makers Award for her efforts in educational outreach. She has more than 15 years… The post ...…
#065 – Lizzie Cookson: Attackers Adapt With Us41:11
Lizzie Cookson is an Associate Director of Cyber Investigations at Kivu Consulting. She specializes in cyber extortion and threat intelligence with a focus on attacker negotiations, threat actor profiling, and data breach remediation. Lizzie’s case work has included network intrusions, e-commerce compromise, business email compromise, wire/tax ...…
#064 – Georgia Weidman: Cyber Security Lion Repellent45:35
Georgia Weidman is the founder and CTO of Shevirah and is a serial entrepreneur, penetration tester, security researcher, speaker, trainer, author, and angel investor. She holds a MS in computer science as well as holding CISSP, CEH, and OSCP certifications. Her work in the field of smartphone exploitation has been featured internationally in p ...…
#063 – Dean Sysman: You Are Swamped With Data32:20
Dean Sysman, is the CEO and co-founder, Axonius. Dean is a world renowned expert in cybersecurity and has been honored with being in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Israel 2017 list. Before founding Axonius, Dean co-founded Cymmetria, A YC-backed cyber deception company with Fortune 500 customers. He has spoken at major conferences including Blackhat, D ...…
#062 – Chad Loder: Just Because It’s Basic, Doesn’t Mean It’s Easy39:11
Chad Loder is the CEO and co-founder of Habitu8, a Los Angeles-based cyber security startup that’s transforming the security awareness industry away from its traditional “training-centric” approach to an approach that is based on measurable risk reduction through influencing and measuring key employee behaviors. Prior to Habitu8, Chad was co-fo ...…
#061 – Yonathan Klijnsma: If They Get Compromised, You Get Compromised43:27
Yonathan Klijnsma is a threat researcher at RiskIQ, leading threat response and analysis efforts with the help of RiskIQ’s expansive data set. Both his work and hobbies focus on threat intelligence in the form of profiling threat actors as well as analyzing and taking apart the means by which digital crime groups work. Outside of… The post #061 ...…
#060 – Mike Johnson: Let’s Do The Right Thing48:51
Mike Johnson is the CISO of Lyft, where he is responsible for Security, Data Privacy, and a few other key areas he can’t talk about. He’s been in the security field long enough to be able to use “decades” as a measure. In his time he’s seen things, heard things, and shared his opinion on… The post #060 – Mike Johnson: Let’s Do The Right Thing a ...…
#059 – Jacob Williams: What Didn’t We Catch45:28
Jacob Williams is the Founder and President of Rendition Infosec. Jake started his information security career doing classified work with the U.S. government and was awarded the National Security Agency (NSA) Exceptional Civilian Service Award, which is given to fewer than 20 people annually. He’s been involved in high-profile public sector cas ...…
#058 – Josh Corman: The Absence of Good42:29
Joshua Corman is a Founder of I am The Cavalry (dot org) and CSO for PTC. Josh previously served as Director of the Cyber Statecraft Initiative for the Atlantic Council, CTO for Sonatype, Director of Security Intelligence for Akamai, and in senior research, analyst, & strategy roles. He co-founded RuggedSoftware and IamTheCavalry to encourage n ...…
#057 – Ron Gula: Encourage People To Be Entrepreneurs36:37
Ron Gula is the President of Gula Tech Adventures. Ron started his cybersecurity career as a network penetration tester for the NSA. At BBN, he developed network honeypots to lure hackers and he ran US Internetworking’s team of penetration testers and incident responders. As CTO of Network Security Wizards, Ron pioneered the art of network secu ...…
#056 – It’s Just Data!1:07:49
This is a special episode where my guests actually turn the mics and spotlight on me. In this episode, I speak with Kristopher Wasserman and Ricky Brooman, both governance and eDiscovery experts that wanted to get deeper knowledge about cyber security. We discuss how folks in the litigation and eDiscovery world can help, compliment, and jump sh ...…
#055 – Mark Greisiger: What Could a Future Breach Cost Me18:44
Mark Greisiger has led NetDiligence, a Cyber Risk Assessment and Data Breach Services company, since its inception in 2001. During that time, Mark has been responsible for the creation of highly-focused services that are used by leading cyber liability insurers in the U.S. and U.K. to support both loss-control and education objectives. Prior to ...…
#054 – Brian Vecci: Understanding the Value of What We Have
Brian Vecci is the Technical Evangelist at Varonis where he supports a wide range of security initiatives by helping Varonis’ customers and employees get the most out of the company’s products to tackle today’s biggest security challenges. In his 20-year technical career, Brian served as a developer, tech architect, engineer and product manager ...…
#053 – Cameron Williams: Make Your Day Easier42:57
Cameron Williams is the Founder and CTO of OverWatchID. Cam has more than 22 years of experience as a leader in the cyber security industry. He has led breach mitigation and designed security solutions/countermeasures for leading global companies such as IBM, Boeing, Sony, BP, Chase and Washington Mutual. He has designed and built a multitude… ...…
#052 – Jeremiah Grossman: The Cavalry Is Not Coming33:37
Jeremiah Grossman is the CEO of Bit Discovery. Jeremiah’s career spans nearly 20 years and has lived a literal lifetime in computer security to become one of the industry’s biggest names. Since Jeremiah earned a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, the media has described him as “the embodiment of converged IT and physical security.” In 2001, Jeremi ...…
#051 – Robert M. Lee: The Adversary’s Ability to Change Their Trade Craft is Difficult52:14
Robert M. Lee is the CEO and Founder of the industrial (ICS/IIoT) cyber security company Dragos, Inc. He is also a non-resident National Cybersecurity Fellow at New America focusing on policy issues relating to the cyber security of critical infrastructure. For his research and focus areas, Robert was named one of Passcode’s Influencers, awarde ...…
#050 – Chris Roberts: Make New Mistakes46:58
Chris Roberts is the Chief Security Architect at Acalvio and is regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts on counter threat intelligence within the cyber security industry. At Acalvio, Chris helps drive Technology Innovation and Product Leadership. In addition, Roberts directs a portfolio of services within Acalvio designed to improve the ...…
#049 – Keith McCammon: We Have An Analysis Problem48:04
Keith McCammon is the Chief Security Officer and Co-founder of Red Canary in Denver, CO. Keith runs Red Canary’s Security Operations Center and leads a group of expert analysts that monitor a continuous stream of potential attacks detected in their customers’ environments. Keith is a known expert in offensive cyber computing and defensive IT se ...…
#048 – Tom Brennan: Engage the Community In a Positive Way40:53
Tom Brennan is the Founder of Proactive Risk with two decades of hands on the keyboard experience building, breaking and defending data for clients worldwide. He is a an alumni of McAfee, Intel Security, SafeCode, Trustwave, WhiteHat, ADP, Datek Online, and the United States Marines. Tom served the OWASP Foundation as an elected member of… The ...…
#047 – Cody Cornell: Allow People to Focus on Interesting Things30:22
Cody Cornell is the Founder and CEO of Swimlane. Cody is responsible for the strategic direction of Swimlane and the development of it’s security operations management platform. Collaborating with industry leading technology vendors, he works to identify opportunities to streamline and automate security activities saving customer operations cos ...…
#046 – Bret Fund: Trying To Solve the Talent Gap Problem39:40
Bret Fund is the CEO of SecureSet. As a founder of the business in 2014, he has led the growth of the organization from startup to multiple programs and campuses. He oversees the growth, strategy and financial operations for the company. As a former professor, Bret has a great passion for and a strong executional… The post #046 – Bret Fund: Try ...…
#045 – Kristinn Gudjonsson: You Don’t Want Analysts Spending All Their Time Extracting Data32:51
Kristinn Gudjonsson is a manager with the Detection & Response team at Google, where he has been for the last 6 1/2 years. Kristinn joined Google in 2011 as part of the incident response team, investigating and responding to security incidents, before making the move to management, where he now oversees the digital forensics and… The post #045 ...…
#044 – James Carder: Automate As Much As You Can37:56
James Carder is the CISO of LogRythm and brings more than 19 years of experience working in corporate IT security and consulting for the Fortune 500 and U.S. Government. At LogRhythm, he develops and maintains the company’s security governance model and risk strategies, protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information as ...…
#043 – David Navetta: The Year Of the Phishing Attack45:47
David Navetta is a US co-chair of Norton Rose Fulbright’s Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group. David focuses on technology, privacy, information security and intellectual property law. His work ranges from compliance and transactional work to breach notification, regulatory response and litigation. David currently serves a ...…
#042 – Jared Coseglia: Those Numbers Are Real43:01
Jared Michael Coseglia, founder and CEO of TRU Staffing Partners, has over fourteen years of experience representing talent in e-discovery and cybersecurity. He has successfully placed over 2500 professionals in full-time and temporary positions at the Fortune 1000, AmLaw 200, Cyber 500, Big Four, and throughout the ESI and cyber consultancy, s ...…
#041 – Andrew Hay: Creative Solutions to Hard Problems36:09
Andrew Hay is an information security industry veteran with close to 20 years of experience as a security practitioner, industry analyst, and executive. As the Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for LEO Cyber Security, he is a member of the senior executive leadership team responsible for the creation and driving of the strategic visio ...…
#040 – Michelangelo Sidagni: One Size Doesn’t Fit All39:58
Michelangelo Sidagni serves as Chief Technology Officer leading technical development, security research, and operations for NopSec. Prior to NopSec, Michelangelo was the Director of IT Security Services at Ciphertechs and served as a lead internal security consultant at Blue Cross Blue Shield advising on HIPAA security compliance and privacy i ...…
#039 – James Tarala: What Does the Risk Really Look Like47:14
James Tarala is a principal consultant with Enclave Security and is based out of Venice, Florida. James Tarala has been a speaker with the SANS Institute, the Institute of Applied Network Security (IANS), and the Center for Internet Security for over 20 years. He has spoken at RSA for numerous years and has enjoyed the… The post #039 – James Ta ...…
#038 – Eric Conrad: You Need To Be Interested Beyond 9 to 551:32
SANS Senior Instructor Eric Conrad is the lead author of SANS MGT414: SANS Training Program for CISSP® Certification, and coauthor of both SANS SEC511: Continuous Monitoring and Security Operations and SANS SEC542: Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking. He is also the lead author of the books the CISSP Study Guide, and the Eleventh… T ...…
#037 – Johannes Ullrich: Solving That Puzzle In Your Network40:55
Dr. Johannes Ullrich is currently responsible for the SANS Internet Storm Center (ISC) and the GIAC Gold program. In 2000, he founded DShield.org, which is now the data collection engine behind the ISC. His work with the ISC has been widely recognized, and in 2004, Network World named him one of the 50 most powerful people in… The post #037 – J ...…
#036 – Jorge Orchilles: Offense Informs Defense46:54
Jorge Orchilles, author of Microsoft Windows 7 Administrator’s Reference, holds a Masters of Science in Management Information Systems from Florida International University, leads a security team in a large financial institution, and serves on the board of the Information Systems Security Association South Florida Chapter. Jorge has been involv ...…
#035 – David Kovar: Where Is the Best Application of Your Skill Set52:42
David Kovar is the President and founder of Kovar & Associates where he leads the development of URSA – Unmanned & Robotics Systems Analysis – a suite of tools designed to collect, integrate, analyze, and present UAV related data for many purposes including fleet management, criminal investigations, failure analysis, and predictive analysis. He ...…
#034 – Harlan Carvey: You Have To Apply the Data To Your Theory1:00:56
Harlan Carvey is currently the Director of Intelligence Integration at Nuix. Harlan has been involved in information security for 28 years, which began during his military career. After leaving active duty 20 years ago, he started in consulting, performing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. From there, it was a natural progressi ...…
#033 – Perry Carpenter: Security Culture Management45:25
Perry Carpenter currently serves as Chief Evangelist and Strategy Officer for KnowBe4. Previously, Perry led security awareness, security culture management, and anti-phishing behavior management research at Gartner Research, in addition to covering areas of IAM strategy, CISO Program Management mentoring, and Technology Service Provider succes ...…
#032 – Ryan Kalember: We’ve Moved From Mass Surveillance to Targeted Attacks52:05
Ryan Kalember has over 15-years of experience in the information security industry. Ryan currently leads cybersecurity strategy for Proofpoint and is a sought-out expert for media commentary on breaches and best practices for enterprises as well as consumers. He joined Proofpoint from WatchDox where he served as chief marketing officer and was ...…
#031 – Jobert Abma: All Bugs Are Shallow49:57
Jobert Abma is a co-founder and technical lead at HackerOne, one of the leading bug bounty service platforms. He is an avid hacker, developer and advocate for transparent and safe vulnerability disclosure. He and co-founder Michiel Prins have been named one of Forbes 30 under 30 for 2017 in tech. As a hacker himself, Jobert has… The post #031 – ...…
#030 – Joseph Carson: We Need a People-Centric Approach54:36
Joseph Carson is a cyber security professional and ethical hacker with more than 25 years’ experience in enterprise security specializing in blockchain, endpoint security, network security, application security & virtualization, access controls, and privileged account management. He currently serves as Chief Security Scientist at Thycotic. Jose ...…
#029 – Don’t Hire Security Consultants6:05
This is a solo episode between interviews. I have been doing IT and security consulting for a long time. Over this time, I have noticed a few things that are worth noting when hiring a security consultant. In fact, I would say until you perform some basics and perform some due diligence on your own,… The post #029 – Don’t Hire Security Consulta ...…
#028 – Brett Shavers: It’s Not the Machine, But the Examiner48:05
Brett Shavers is a consultant to corporations and government agencies in computer related cases as well as being the author of “Placing the Suspect Behind the Keyboard“, co-author of “Hiding Behind the Keyboard” and co-author of the “X-Ways Forensics Practitioner’s Guide.” Brett began his career as a digital forensics investigator in law enforc ...…
#027 – Lance Spitzner: What Behaviors Do We Care About44:50
Lance Spitzner is the Director of the SANS Security Awareness program. Lance has over 20 years of security experience in cyber threat research, awareness, and training. He invented the concept of honeynets, founded the Honeynet Project, and published three security books. Lance has worked and consulted in over 25 countries and helped over 350 o ...…
#026 – Casey Ellis: I Enjoy Thinking Like a Criminal33:56
Casey Ellis is founder and CEO of Bugcrowd. He started life in infosec as pentester, moved to the dark side of solutions architecture and sales, and finally landed as a career entrepreneur. He’s been in the industry for 15 years, working with clients ranging from startups to government to multinationals, and awkwardly straddles the fence… The p ...…
#025 – Robb Reck & Alex Wood: We Need To Understand the Technology We are Securing45:22
Rob Reck and Alex Wood are both seasoned security professionals in the Denver, CO area and hosts of their own podcast, Colorado = Security. Rob is the Chief Information Security Officer at Ping Identity. In addition to his job at Ping Identity, Robb is an active member of the Colorado security community. In early 2017… The post #025 – Robb Reck ...…
#024 – Independence5:34
This is another short podcast before we get back into full interviews next week. In this episode, I explore the concept of Independence. In the US, this week we are celebrating Independence Day. This got me thinking about what that means in my business experience. I wanted to share a few observations for those who are thinking about going out o ...…
#023 – Coming Back8:21
So many of you are wondering why the break in Cyber Security Interviews. There is a bit of a story that goes along with it. I wanted to share this story because I think sheds light into life and career changes that others can learn from. Sharing stories on careers and challenges is a big… The post #023 – Coming Back appeared first on Cyber Secu ...…
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Keep It Quirky podcast
Business Entrepreneur Food Travel Creator Creative Conversation Advice Mentor Wisdom
By Katie Quinn. Discovered by Player FM and our community — copyright is owned by the publisher, not Player FM, and audio streamed directly from their servers.
In the Keep It Quirky podcast, Katie Quinn talks to creators living their dreams and navigating success and failure along the way. Katie Q is a food & travel video creator, popular YouTuber and cookbook author. Passion begets passion, so let's do this!
Yoga & Creativity, with Mollie McClelland Morris34:23
This episode is not all about yoga -- but it is with one of my favorite yoga teachers in London, Mollie McClelland Morris. We use yoga as a jumping off point to understand the creative life and more happily move through -- and create in -- this world. We talk about being incremental about change, following threads of interest, "movement snacks" ...…
The Fuss About Natural Wine & the Cheesy Decisions Behind Cheddar31:19
I start this episode with some BIG NEWS! I'm writing a book!! (HarperCollins William Morrow will publish it in spring of 2021!) I give a quick breakdown of what it's about, and how it relates to today's guests.... First up, I talked with the founder of Natural Born Wine, Oli and Sam. They began their wine importing company three years ago, a ca ...…
On Investing In Yourself, with Frankie Celenza38:30
Frankie Celenza is a video personality and cook, with a hugely successful Tastemade show called Struggle Meals. In this episode we talk about how his career evolved from studying music production in college (where he would cook Italian meals in his dorm and sell plates to his classmates), to producing/hosting/shooting/editing a food television ...…
Make Your Voice Heard, with the founders of Domino Sound44:16
Alexandra -- who goes by Alex -- DiPalma and Kenya Anderson founded Domino Sound, a podcast production company that puts its values front and center: elevating the voice of, and working with, queer people and people of color. In this conversation, we get into how the company began -- and the "jumping off the edge" to make it happen. It was a re ...…
Define Passion for Yourself, with Mike Greenfield44:02
Mike Greenfield is a passionate cook, teacher, on-camera host and filmmaker. He's one half of the Brothers Green Eats duo; what began as a little YouTube channel with his brother Josh, the show now has 1.3 million subscribers and has had major spin-offs, such as a series on MTV International. A decade into this career, Mike continues to find in ...…
On Being Career Amorphous, with Michael Harlan Turkell34:01
Michael Harlan Turkell is the author of the travelogue cookbook "Acid Trip." He has also co-written and photographed many cookbooks, most recently "The Offal Good Cookbook" (with chef and coauthor Chris Cosentino). He is an adjunct professor at New York University, teaching food photography AND he puts on Japanese sumo-inspired events called SU ...…
The Women We Learn From, with Anastasia Miari of Grand Dishes35:25
Anastasia Miari is a writer, with a Guild of Food Writers award under her belt, and she’s also one half of the team behind the incredible project and soon-to-be cookbook called Grand Dishes, which features stories of and recipes from grandmothers all around the world. (Iska Lupton is the other half of Grand Dishes.) I snagged Anastasia when she ...…
All Creatives Experience This, with Liz Schaffer33:43
Liz Schaffer founded Lodestars Anthology indie travel magazine 5 years ago. Australian-born Liz moved to London to be a writer 8 years ago and ended up starting her own publication and thereby making a space for other writers and photographers to explore and express. In this episode, Liz and I discuss the realities of creative life and tackle w ...…
Storytelling Around the World, with Rachel Rudwall and Roamaroo52:51
My guests in this episode roam the world for their careers; sharing stories around the globe with their audiences. They have "the dream job," but there are also some challenges. We dig into the pros and the cons, all of it. Rachel Rudwall is an Emmy-nominated storyteller and adventurer, having living in 3 countries and travelled to over 70 nati ...…
The Importance of Creativity in Building a Brand, with Pippa Murray of Pip & Nut35:20
Today’s guest is Pippa Murray who, 5 years ago, founded Pip & Nut, which is “arguably the brand that kicked off the nut butter revolution” in the UK [The Independent]. Pippa began her career in the creative arts! In her early twenties, she was working as a theater producer when she started her nut butter side hustle -- making various peanut and ...…
The World's Best Cheese + Farmhouse Cheese 101 with Dane Hopkins17:31
Dane Hopkins is the Dairy Director at Lynher Dairies, the lauded cheese producer in West England, Cornwall. Lynher Dairies makes the cheese that was Supreme Champion at the World Cheese Awards in 2017, an alpine-style cheese called Kern. Another cheese they make is Cornish Yarg (wrapped in nettle leaves!!), which is also a multiple award-winnin ...…
Let Your Curiosity Lead You with Lana Citron, author of "Edible Pleasures"34:56
My guest today, Lana Citron, is an Irish author, scriptwriter, poet, teacher (and sometimes stand-up comic!). Her most recent book was just released, “Edible Pleasures: a Textbook of Aphrodisiacs," so what better time to talk with her than on the eve of Valentine’s Day? We begin by talking about the fascinating universal experience of aphrodisi ...…
If You Can Eat, You Can Cook with Jeremy Pang, chef/founder of School of Wok43:02
Jeremy Pang is the chef and co-founder of School of Wok, London’s only cookery school for Chinese cuisine. Jeremy grew up in London and was initially on track to a career in biochemical engineering. *record scratch* He career path then took a few different twists and turns before he enrolled in culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu and then started ...…
On the Constant Pursuit of Creativity with Rachel Khoo49:28
Rachel Khoo does so many creative endeavors: cookbooks, travel TV shows, cooking TV shows, running a lifestyle magazine...just to name a few of them. Most recently, she released her 6th cookbook -- “The Little Swedish Kitchen.” She first hit the international media scene with her BBC show The Little Paris Kitchen and cookbook of the same name, ...…
Storytelling for Business & The Truth About Almonds with Jordyn Gatti, founder of Better Almond Butter -40:32
Jordyn Gatti started his business, Better Almond Butter, to affect change in the food industry; he makes a statement with the kind of almonds he uses, how they're treated and how they're packaged (no plastic!). So how did Jordyn get into this? He never went to college and decided to be a musician...then went into filmmaking (that’s how I met hi ...…
How To Grab Life By the Balls with Sam Conniff Allende [unedited]44:29
Sam Conniff Allende is a speaker and social entrepreneur who has made major waves in England and around the world with his company Livity, “a transformation engine” for young people. Among his accolades, he’s been awarded recognition from the Queen (!), and has just recently authored a best-selling book, “Be More Pirate.” We talk about the high ...…
On Living In the Moment (No Planning Required) with Chetna Makan43:38
Happy New Year and welcome to Season 2 of the Keep It Quirky podcast! Most podcasts this time are year are helping you plan out your ideal year, your ideal career, your ideal life, right?! Well, this episode's guest has a different theory.... I’m thrilled to kick off Season 2 with Chetna Makan, who captured everyone's heart and rose to stardom ...…
On Piecing Together a Rockstar Career, Petit à Petit with Lindsey Tramuta39:08
Any francophiles out there?! I recorded today's episode when I recently visited Paris and I'm thrilled to have Lindsey Tramuta on the pod - she's the author of the hugely successful book "The New Paris," published last year. She describes her path, from young American gal infatuated with the French language, to hustling to find work in Paris, a ...…
From Venezuela to Voice Overs & The Importance of Trial and Error with Alejandro Toro32:55
Alejandro Toro was born and raised in Venezuela and moved to America to follow his dreams and see what he could make of himself. Less than a decade later, he is a successful voiceover artist living in LA, a food personality (thanks to a popular stint on MasterChef), and an influencer with a purpose: to educate people about what's going on in hi ...…
Here & There: Starting a Jerky Company On Both Sides of the Pond - SlantShack & Ember Snacks24:22
What's it like to start an artisanal beef jerky in the United States a decade ago? What's it like to start a similar company in the United Kingdom today? I talk with two driven entrepreneurs who are making waves in the "protein snack" industry on both sides of the pond. David Koretz, CEO of SlantShack - based in NYC, talks about the unusual sta ...…
Staying On Brand & the Power of Nostalgia with Pooja Bavishi of Malai Ice Cream30:11
Pooja Bavishi is the founder of Malai Ice Cream, which has been called “a taste of India in a cone.” (via Thrillist) Before starting Malai, Pooja worked in Fair and Affordable Housing and then got her Masters in Urban Planning. She then pivoted and went to business school, which set in motion her dream of owning a dessert business. In this epis ...…
On Channeling Your Ideas Into Delicious Success with Dan Pashman of ‘The Sporkful’37:29
Today’s guest is Dan Pashman, creator and host of the popular podcast “The Sporkful.” He also hosts live events and has a series with the Cooking Channel called "You’re Eating It Wrong" and a book called "Eat More Better: How to Make Every Bite More Delicious." In this episode, we talk about how to channel your ideas, the best way to build trus ...…
From Picky Eater to Food Genius with Kristen Miglore of Food5238:55
Kristen Miglore is the Creative Director of Food52, a popular food and e-commerce website in the U.S. She's also the author of the just-released cookbook "Genius Desserts," a follow-up to her IACP award-winning, New York Times best-selling cookbook "Genius Recipes." Both books grew out of her beloved column on Food52, Genius Recipes. For the co ...…
On the Strategies to Start a Business with Sarah Pettegree, the Queen of Savory Pies32:38
Sarah Pettegree, aka the Pork Pie Queen, is the founder of the successful artisan savory pie business Bray’s Cottage Pork Pies. Based in Norfolk, England, she has elevated the classic pork pie by using local seasonal ingredients (she personally forages for wild garlic in spring) and by adjusting the traditional recipe to appeal to what she like ...…
On Changing the Law to Make Gin Cool Again with Sam Galsworthy of Sipsmith Gin22:53
Sam Galsworthy is co-founder of Sipsmith, producers of classic London dry gin. In order to do so, though, he and he co-founder Fairfax first had to change a 200-year-old law. They did reverse it, and therefore gave life to the beverage landscape in the UK. In this episode, Sam and I talk about what’s behind making things by hand/small batch, ho ...…
From Banker to Social Media Baller with Siobhan Ferguson33:29
Siobhan Ferguson used to be a banker. Now, she's a huge presence on Instagram with her feed @siobhaise and founder/curator of @prettycitylondon and @prettycities, as well as author of the newly published book "Pretty City London." Her whole ethos is encouraging people to experience the beauty of a place and to discover hidden gems. In today's i ...…
Personalized, Shoppable & Guided: Recipes Are Not Dead - Smart Kitchen Summit Panel [LIVE]35:36
Today’s episode is a little different than the norm: it’s the panel I moderated in Dublin, Ireland a few weeks ago at the Smart Kitchen Summit Europe. The Smart Kitchen Summit is a conference that looks at the food + technology Venn diagram. What is the evolving role technology plays in our kitchens, and what are the implications of that? This ...…
On Having More to Unite Us than to Divide Us with Yasmin Khan36:23
"Food is a bit like music, theater, or good literature — it connects you to your heart. It drops into empathy." -Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan is the best-selling author of "The Saffron Tales," and her newest book "Zaitoun," will be released the day after this episode publishes, on July 12! (Go get it, it's incredible). She has a background of campai ...…
On Evolving from Artist to Businesswoman with Kylee Newton37:02
Today’s episode is a conversation with Kylee Newton, owner and founder of Newton & Pott, making homemade chutneys, jams & preserves. We talk about preserving food AND preserving your sanity! Kylee's slogan could be the well-known saying, "Waste not, want not." She embodies these values, and she has a fascinating path to her success as a food bu ...…
On Being Successful With Friends & Defying All Odds with Sorted Food's Ben Ebbrell & Barry Taylor38:24
Sorted Food is a group friends who make recipe videos together. With nearly 2 million subscribers on YouTube and a massively loyal community of eaters all around the world, the Sorted Food guys are creative entrepreneurs who are succeeding and constantly innovating. Their videos are accessible, inclusive and usually a riot! They source a lot of ...…
On Imposter Syndrome & Baking Your Butt Off with Martha Collison38:28
This episode features cookbook author and recipe writer Martha Collison, whose career launched years ago on Great British Bake Off and who continues to be a baking rockstar. There's also a cameo by the wonderful Rachel Khoo at the top of the episode! Martha was recommended to me by one of YOU (hi!) to be a guest during my author series of inter ...…
On Trading 'Blogger' for 'Instagrammer' with Izy Hossack36:57
Izy Hossack is a twice-published cookbook author, her blog (Top With Cinnamon) was groundbreaking in the UK, and she's killin' it on Instagram (with over 220k followers!)- @izyhossack - redefining what the intersection of food, social media and nutrition can look like into the future. Izy first gained international attention with her blog Top W ...…
On Embracing the Multi-Hyphenated Career Path & Listening to Your Gut with Emma Gannon39:57
Emma Gannon is my definition of a rockstar. She’s a writer and broadcaster, and each of those descriptors are umbrellas under which she does many things. Her podcast, Ctrl Alt Delete (named after her first book), is one of my absolute favorite podcasts. She’s an insightful conversationalist, an incredible listener, unapologetically opinionated ...…
The Fight for Real Cheese with Bronwen Percival37:59
There can be no doubt that Bronwen Percival has found her calling, and her passion for cheese is downright infectious. The reach of cheese is massive: historical, scientific, cultural, economical, agricultural. We talk about all these aspects of cheese, and more. Bronwen is the co-author of the book "Reinventing the Wheel: Milk, Microbes and th ...…
On the Food Journey with Venetia Falconer of Talking Tastebuds33:39
Venetia Falconer is the host of the podcast Talking Tastebuds, where she talks with people about their relationship with food. Venetia is also a presenter and producer. In this episode, we talk about her journey with food and when the significant shifts have happened in her life; from having a disordered relationship with food to having it be s ...…
The Magic of Audio Storytelling with Hester Cant, feat. Brian Quinn31:33
This episode is all about audio. “The idea that you can have something completely conjured by just closing your eyes is really special," Hester Cant told me as we talked about why she chose her career path. Hester and I talk about the intersection of food, culture and audio storytelling, and how what you wanted to do when you were 12 years old ...…
On The REAL Meaning of "Food Made With Love" with Niki Kopcke37:09
Niki Kopcke is the founder of Mazí Mas, a catering company and roaming restaurant in London that employs and trains migrant and refugee women. Mazí Mas is all about bringing the most unique part of a culture's cuisine to you while transforming the misperception of migrant and refugee women. Niki's work at the moment is focused on getting people ...…
On Creating an Indie Travel Magazine with Milly Kenny-Ryder31:57
In this episode I talk with Milly Kenny-Ryder about how and why she launched the beautiful design-inspired indie travel guidebooks Weekend Journals, and the steep learning curve she and her partners faced in bringing all the various aspects together (choosing the paper stock, how to get a barcode, deciding which venues made it in the book). Whe ...…
On Selling a 'Weird' Product with Adam Vanni of Jarr Kombucha34:50
In this episode I talk to Adam Vanni, director and co-founder of Jarr Kombucha. He gives me a tour of Jarr's production facilities in East London and we talk about how they launched this product in a market where people didn’t understand what kombucha was. We consider how much luck may have to do with beginning a company from scratch, and the i ...…
On the Era of Reluctant Entrepreneurs with Ed Levine, founder of Serious Eats1:05:32
Ed Levine is the founder of the popular website Serious Eats, a food site that now has over 10 million unique visits a month. Prior to founding Serious Eats, he had written about food for the New York Times, had written some books, and he wanted to create "a place online that was like a clubhouse for food enthusiasts -- for people who wanted to ...…
On Baking Without Borders with Henrietta Inman, "The Natural Baker"33:35
This episode is with Henrietta Inman, pastry chef and cookbook author, talks with me about WHY she loves using untraditional baking ingredients (it's not just to be "healthy") and she also talks me through how her love of gardening and hosting people at her home has influenced her career. I learn the term "eaty-talky," she makes Zoolander refer ...…
On Creating Connection with Graham Garvie35:06
"We have a lot more in common than we think we do." This is one of my favorite quotes from this episode, and it gets at the heart of why I create this podcast and also why Graham began Bring Your Own Story (BYOS), a supper club that puts the emphasis on human connection around the table rather than the food on the table. Highlights of this epis ...…
On Making a Name for Iraqi Cuisine with Philip Juma36:57
Chef Philip Juma is a self-trained chef in London. Born to an Iraqi dad and Irish mom, he worked in finance until he had the realization that "doing what you love is more important than any paycheck." Fast-forward a little less than a decade later, Phil owns a business that does popups and catering called Juma Kitchen, he writes a regular colum ...…
On Creating A Business from Scratch with Maxine Thompson28:59
Australian-born Maxine Thompson attended culinary school in NYC and launched a business in London. Talk about a worldly woman! She has grown Polka Pants, her business of bespoke chef's trousers for women, into a recognized brand that's getting much deserved attention. I begin this episode with an introduction to March being Women's History Mont ...…
On Doing What You Love with Edd Kimber, "The Boy Who Bakes"32:36
Edd Kimber is a professional baker -- he was the first winner of the Great British Bake Off! He's also a food photographer, food writer, podcaster and YouTuber. When it comes to running a cohesive brand, Edd does it all. In this episode of Keep It Quirky, Edd tells me about his journey from a dead-end, unsatisfying job to finding fulfilling wor ...…
On Traveling the World As a Woman of Color with Oneika Raymond32:59
This week I'm excited to have Oneika Raymond on the show. She is the woman behind Oneika the Traveller, a blog & Instagram platform that tackles issues of travel, race, gender and all the cross-sections of those topics. She's also a video host personality, and I snagged some time with her for this interview amid a video shoot I was co-hosting w ...…
How To "Eat Happy" & Living a Creative, Confident Life with Melissa Hemsley32:16
Melissa Hemsley is a cookbook author who has helped to revolutionize modern healthy home cooking, along with her sister Jasmine. Melissa has had a TV show on BBC Radio Four, she hosts a podcast called Life.Live.Better, and she just released a new cookbook called "Eat Happy: 30 minute feel good food." Melissa talks with us about her interest in ...…
The Creative Process with Julie Nolke of Feeling Peckish34:28
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Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 168: The View from Mandalore
By Sean McMillan, Amy Salas, & John Hallisy. Discovered by Player FM and our community — copyright is owned by the publisher, not Player FM, and audio streamed directly from their servers.
We haven’t really had a chance to talk about Jon Favreau’s upcoming Star Wars series yet and there is a nebulous cloud of speculation floating around about what his series may look like. We decided to add to that cloud this week as we discuss possible plot points, cameos, and exactly what that $100 million budget can buy.
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Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 173: The Shape of Shows to Come51:43
This week, we talk about the future of Star Wars on the small screen, from Resistance to The Mandalorian. We also talk about some of the new releases revealed this week at New York Comic Con. Produced and distributed by Radio Free Tatooine. We love feedback! Let us know what you think: Email: show@RadioFreeTatooine.com Facebook: facebook.com/ra ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 172: Space Trolls47:08
In a fandom that has seen more than its fair share of conflict lately, it can be oddly cathartic to learn that at least some of that conflict may have spawned from Russian trolls and bots. We talk about Morten Bay‘s new research that suggest that just may be the case. Plus: three more years of Kathleen Kennedy, MakingStarWars.net‘s latest scoop ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 171: Pulling the Brakes on New Star Wars41:46
We talk a bit about Bob Iger’s recent comments about slowing down the Star Wars machine and take some time to remember the legendary Gary Kurtz who died this week at the age of 78. Produced and distributed by Radio Free Tatooine. We love feedback! Let us know what you think: Email: show@RadioFreeTatooine.com Facebook: facebook.com/radiofreetato ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 170: How to Think About Media That’s “Not For You”58:06
With Star Wars Resistance debuting in less than a month, we take a look at what it means for a show to be “for kids” and how we as fans can react to media that may not have been designed specifically for us. Plus, we talk about Episode IX casting and much, much, more! Produced and distributed by Radio Free Tatooine. We love feedback! Let us kno ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 169: Star Wars Resistance Trailer52:03
We got the first trailer for Star Wars Resistance this week and it seems to have surprised everyone (for better or worse) with it’s aesthetic. We talk through the bold new look of Star Wars animation as well as Kelly Marie Tran’s recent statement and the outlook for future Star Wars Stories. Produced and distributed by Radio Free Tatooine. We l ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 168: The View from Mandalore49:07
We haven’t really had a chance to talk about Jon Favreau’s upcoming Star Wars series yet and there is a nebulous cloud of speculation floating around about what his series may look like. We decided to add to that cloud this week as we discuss possible plot points, cameos, and exactly what that $100 million budget can buy. Produced and distribut ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 167: The ReSheeving33:42
This week, we talk about: The New Star Wars fan film Revenge of the Incels/ Donnie Yen on Star Wars in China / The return of Palpatine and Ewok . . . Hunt to Battlefront II/ Disney wants its movies back Plus, here’s the latest episode of [In]secure, featuring our very own Amy! Produced and distributed by Radio Free Tatooine. We love feedback! L ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 166: Episode IX Cast Announced!53:49
Lucasfilm officially announced the cast of Star Wars: Episode IX this week and it contains many familiar names as well as some newcomers. We take a look at all the possibilities with the cast and offer coverage of the weekly news. Produced and distributed by Radio Free Tatooine. We love feedback! Let us know what you think: Email: show@RadioFre ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 165: #CloneWarsSaved with Donna Dickens and Saf1:06:31
We need to talk about The Clone Wars. Lucasfilm announced this week that the beloved show would be returning with an all-new season on Disney’s upcoming streaming service and that has fans EXCITED. What can we expect? What do we really, really hope for? Here is that talk. With guests Donna Dickens and Saf. Produced and distributed by Radio Free ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 164: The Clone Wars at SDCC and Chinese Blaster Rifles56:33
With San Diego Comic Con looming in the next few days, we take a look at some of the Star Wars offerings available. Mainly, the collectible exclusives and and some speculation about the upcoming The Clone Wars panel. We also talk about Star Wars Rebels’ Emmy nominations and what kind of competition they’re up against. And of course, Chinese bla ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 163: A Break From The Madness51:48
With so much insanity over the last few days in Star Wars fandom, it’s refreshing to just sit back and actually talk about the saga. So that’s what we did here. We talk mostly about this bizarre expectation that Keri Russell will be Rey’s mother. Where did it come from and where is it going? Plus: we’ve got t-shirts! Head on over to RadioFreeTa ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 162: The Sequels That Could Have Been47:16
It was discovered this week that George Lucas had a vision for the sequel trilogy that differed in some pretty big way from the sequels we’ve thus far received. We talk about what could have been had George run wild with his idea, plus address a certain Episode IX casting rumor that’s been sweeping the internet. Here’s the beautiful shirt desig ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 161: Just Stop Being Bad48:57
We were out last week so we missed the big news about Kelly Marie Tran leaving Instagram. We touch on that point and offer our thoughts on the state of fandom. We also cover some exciting news form E3 regarding a new Star Wars game announcement and new content for BattleFront II.By Radio Free Tatooine – Radio Free Tatooine.
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 160: Solo (with Spoilers)1:09:33
THERE BE SPOILERS HERE Solo: A Star Wars Story is out and the reviews have been… mixed. Were people expecting too much? Too little? We break down our expectations vs opinions after seeing the film on the merits of the film, not the making-of drama. What were the best new characters? Where does it go from here? All that and more on this week’s s ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 159: All Solos Eve42:30
As we wait for the last day in a pre-Soloworld, we talk about what our plans are, what the critics are saying about the film, and whether or not any of that really matters. Plus, Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 was just announced and we know three Midwesterners who are pretty excited about that! And, have you been to r/thedonald lately? Prod ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 158: The Solo Premiere and What’s Ahead43:39
The red carpet premiere for Solo: A Star Wars Story was this week and the reviews have started rolling in. We talk about the reactions many have been having and what that means for our own expectations. Plus, some news broke this week about some very exciting new content coming our way in the next couple years! Produced and distributed by Radio ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 157: The Week of Sabacc47:04
Sabacc seems to be everywhere this week. It’s in a new VR scene, Denny’s marketing, even litigation. We talk about the case in question as well as Donald Glover’s appearance on SNL this week and how Lando stole the show, Mark Hamill’s big slip, and we rank all of the Star Wars films (we got different results than starwars.com). Produced and dis ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 156: Mara Who?45:37
New characters for Star Wars episode IX? Sounds like we may be getting a new lead and a supporting character. Plus, The Force Awakens hands the torch to the new box office champion. the X-Wing Miniatures Game is getting a massive rework, and we’ve got the deets. Produced and distributed by Radio Free Tatooine. We love feedback! Let us know what ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 155: Star Wars Resistance Announced!43:12
There’s a new show coming to the Disney Channel this fall and we are beyond ready for it! We talk about Star Wars Resistance, some Solo interviews, and even (our favorite) Turkish Star Wars! Produced and distributed by Radio Free Tatooine. We love feedback! Let us know what you think: Email: show@RadioFreeTatooine.com Facebook: facebook.com/rad ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 154: It’s the SOOOOOLO Train!45:31
We got the trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story this week as well as some news about merchandise and more that will accompany the film. Plus, Joseph Campbell on iTunes? Say no more! Produced and distributed by Radio Free Tatooine. We love feedback! Let us know what you think: Email: show@RadioFreeTatooine.com Facebook: facebook.com/radiofreetato ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 153: Big Winners and Spicy Boys35:49
Denny’s has started their Solo promotion and now that we know about Therm Scissorpunch, there’s no going back. We look at the new promo material as well as the new petition to get Meryl Streep into Star Wars and we announce the winners of our big BattleFront II giveaway! Produced and distributed by Radio Free Tatooine. We love feedback! Let us ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 152: Thrawn Alliances, TLJ Blu-Ray, and Your (Somewhat) New BattleFront39:17
The Last Jedi is now out on blu-ray and all is right with the world. Plus: we’ve got news about everybody’s favorite blue-skinned Grand Admiral (there’s only one, right?), a bit of nostalgia for Toys R Us, and a great BattleFront II giveaway from EA that you could win. Yes, even you! Produced and distributed by Radio Free Tatooine. We love feed ...…
Radio Free Tatooine – Episode 151: RPO, CrateGate, and the TLJ Novelization40:28
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Limited Time Only! Video Bingo Deluxe: Clover Quest
Posted on February 28, 2014 by GSNAngel
Play the limited-edition Video Bingo Deluxe: Clover Quest for free!
Activate Lucky Daubs, collect shamrocks, and travel across the map to help our leprechaun friend find his clothes. You can pick up over 500,000 free Tokens along the way, plus there’s another 1 MILLION Token JACKPOT at the end of the rainbow.
This bingo game is available through March 31.
Continue reading for directions on how to play:
Select up to 3 cards and place your bet per card. Score bingo by daubing 5 numbers in a row in any direction.
After your first tutorial game, you can start earning shamrocks and traveling the map. Access the map by clicking the shamrock at the top of your screen.
Earn 1 shamrock with every regular daub, 3 shamrocks with every Bonus or Prize Ball daub, and 15 shamrocks with every bingo.
Shamrocks let you travel across the map and earn bonus Tokens. Help the leprechaun collect his clothes at each stop.
Activate Lucky Daubs for more chances at bingo.
Complete your journey and win 1,000,000 Tokens!
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289 thoughts on “Limited Time Only! Video Bingo Deluxe: Clover Quest”
ndmagic on February 28, 2014 at 10:53 am said:
hi, National Pancake day!!! Yum! collectible oodle of this please……
GSNAngel on February 28, 2014 at 10:58 am said:
Sorry ndmagic, no Oodlectible for this but hope you score some real pancakes today!
ndmagic on February 28, 2014 at 2:46 pm said:
Thanks …..now back to the big show to look for clover
~ may the odds be forever in your favor ~
ALEXANDRU HANTA on March 3, 2014 at 1:41 am said:
I finished to the end,but NO 1MILLION tokens receives;I also complained to Player;s Service;
mowono on March 3, 2014 at 9:55 pm said:
I completed as well, no 1,000,000 tokens!
GSNAngel on March 4, 2014 at 11:51 am said:
mowono, please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited. If you can, include a screenshot of your map. You may need to be logged in to your GSN.com user name to see the Player Services link on the help page.
ray1218 on March 4, 2014 at 9:54 pm said:
Also finished Clover Quest 3/4/2014.No Tokens Yet.
ray1218, Please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited. If you can, include a screenshot of your map
Carmen on March 4, 2014 at 1:57 pm said:
Same here I finished on March 2, 2014 still haven’t received my tokens.
GSNAngel on March 4, 2014 at 2:26 pm said:
Hi Carmen, Please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited. If you can, include a screenshot of your map.
cookie1106 on March 4, 2014 at 4:28 am said:
I did not get my million for completing Clover Bingo. I want my tokens.
cookie1106, please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited. If you can, include a screenshot of your map. You may need to be logged in to your GSN.com user name to see the Player Services link on the help page.
betty on March 4, 2014 at 5:30 am said:
me too ! what is going on ?
Betty, please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited. If you can, include a screenshot of your map. You may need to be logged in to your GSN.com user name to see the Player Services link on the help page.
Marion Allyn on March 4, 2014 at 8:43 am said:
Did not receive my millon either. I’vea only heard of one person that has.
Marion, please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited. If you can, include a screenshot of your map. You may need to be logged in to your GSN.com user name to see the Player Services link on the help page.
KelticAngel on February 28, 2014 at 11:19 am said:
Wow!!!!!!! The leprechauns are working hard at GSN to develop this one!
THANK YOU!!!!!!
Keltic Angel
gary floyd on February 28, 2014 at 8:01 pm said:
I love playing all your games. but bingo is my favor.
Susan on February 28, 2014 at 1:03 pm said:
When you close out of the game, does it keep your Leprechaun path until the next time, or do you have to start over with the pants?
GSNAngel on February 28, 2014 at 1:20 pm said:
Susan, as long as you have cookies enabled, it will keep your leprechaun path.
kurlie7 on February 28, 2014 at 2:21 pm said:
Hello Angel
just letting you know that the token monkey is not
working in when I click it in either IE or Google.
Bye the way, the st patties bingo is great!!!!!!
Hi kurlie7, glad you’re enjoying Clover Quest! Please reachout to Player Services and let them know the Token monkey video is not working correctly for you.
Michele on March 2, 2014 at 12:00 am said:
I agree token monkey doesn’t work, and when you complete the clover path it doesn’t award you your 1 million tokens either!
Michele, please reach out to Player Services for assistance. If you can, include a screenshot of your map so they can troubleshoot.
Stella on March 4, 2014 at 2:15 am said:
How do you take a screenshot
Stella, this link explains how to take a screenshot, but you don’t have to send one in if you’re not sure how to do it. It’s just helpful if you can 🙂
Bobjack69 on March 2, 2014 at 1:25 am said:
Same thing happened to me, I completed journey, collected thousands of Shamrocks, received all other tokens bonuses, completed journey, got to the end rainbow. No 1 million Bonus. GSN needs to fix. I did contact player services. But? Come on for a new promotion should not happen.
Thank you for contacting Player Services. I do understand what an inconvenience it is. One player posted she did get her million award. I checked, and she is correct. So Player Services really needs your, and others input (screenshots, browser and operating system information, etc), so they can figure why some are being credited and not others. Please know even if you were not credited, they will rectify your situation. (I answered three of your posts with this answer, wanted to make sure you caught at least one!)
Munchkin12 on March 2, 2014 at 11:16 am said:
I completed my clover quest last night and did not receive my tokens, either!
Munchkin12, please reach out to Player Services for assistance. They will take care of you. If you can, include a screenshot of your map, and let them know which operating system and browser you’re using so they can troubleshoot the issue. This information is important, as some people are being credited. They need to find out why others aren’t!
Debbie on February 28, 2014 at 4:34 pm said:
Same here, see below. I guess I’m not the only one.
Gloria on February 28, 2014 at 6:36 pm said:
I too have been having problems with the monkey tokens not working. This has been going on for a few days now. I have reported it twice. Hope it gets fixed soon. I have lost out on earning several thousand tokens.
grannyjan on February 28, 2014 at 7:08 pm said:
Same here. monkey not working.
I’m sorry, to you, and everyone posting about Monkey Token issues. Everytime I try it works (I have tested with Google and IE11). Please be sure to contact Player Services when there are difficulties. Player Services keeps records of what’s reported, and they submit every week to the web team as a whole. If many people are having issues, the more people who report it the better.
Bobchi on February 28, 2014 at 2:33 pm said:
I do not get 3 shamrocks with bonus balls or prize balls. It is only removing 1 shamrock. It was the same with the valentine bingo also.
Hi, please contact Player Services for account assistance. They can investigate this for you. To contact them click on GSN Help at the top of the main http://www.gsn.com page. Be sure you’re logged on to your user name so you can see the contact link.
Laurie Murar on February 28, 2014 at 3:02 pm said:
Thanks to you and all the other workers for the CLOVER”S QUEST game.
I LOVE IT!!!!!!!! It is so cool to play and watch the clovers count go down.
My first game I played $5000 and won about 250,000-I couldn’t believe it.
Tell everyone there to keep up the good work
That’s a great win! So glad you’re enjoying the game Laurie. I’ll pass your post on to the game team. 🙂
Thanks Angel I just contacted player servies
I just wanted to know if I was the only one. The Monkey has been showing up all day on both home page and all games page. Click it and it does not work. I did email Player Services but they won’t get back to me until a day or two. Is anyone else having this problem? And why when I try to post this it says I already said that when I didn’t? Very frustrating.
debbie I contacted player services on
the same situation as you are having
with the token monkey and they emailed
me stating it would take a few days
i tried both IE and GOOGLE browsers
and it happens both places so it is
definately not our systems I am sure they will
fix it as soon as they can
Thank you Kurlie7, I knew it wasn’t my computer. It is just so frustrating. I love this site and I hate to complain. I did contact Player Services also. I just wanted to see if I was not the only one. Thanks again 🙂
Tracy on February 28, 2014 at 5:42 pm said:
Having the same problem for the last three days…..also
Yes, everyone who completed journey did not receive 1 million bonus. Go through the hassle of contacting customer service.
Bobjack69, I’m sincerely sorry you have to contact Player Services. I do understand what an inconvenience it is. One player posted she did get her million award. I checked, and she is correct. So Player Services really needs your, and others input (screenshots, browser and operating system information, etc), so they can figure why some are being credited and not others. Please know even if you were not credited, they will rectify your situation.
TheKidSr on March 2, 2014 at 11:54 am said:
Just completed the Clover Bingo and I did get my 1 million. Can we only get 1 play for this game?
TheKidSr, Congratulations on finishing! I checked, people can only complete the map once.
I love this site also – we will just
have to hang in there I am sure it
will be fixed real soon
Have fun playing the new bingo
They are always thinking of new
ideas all the time – that is why I
love this site it is NOT BORING…….
I agree!!! I love the new Bingo too! Have fun and win lots. 🙂
I see a secret word on the players corner page. What is that for?
Hi Bobchi, , the secret word is generally posted M-F at 3pm ET on http://playernews.gsn.com/ (look to the far right of the page). It’s also said on TV around that time. Once the secret word for the day is posted, go to My GSN >To-Doodles and click on Daily Bonus Trivia. There you can answer the secret word for Oodles. It’s available to answer until Midnight ET.
Candy on February 28, 2014 at 9:03 pm said:
Not giving proper amount of shamrocks for the bonus and bingo’s
John Mc on February 28, 2014 at 9:59 pm said:
Angel, Just curious. Are you supposed to receive bonus tokens at every level up in CloverQuest? I am up to the fifth level (vest,I believe) and received bonus tokens for each of the first three level completions, but nothing for the last two.
John, I’m sorry, I don’t know. I’ve forwarded your question and will let you know what I get back. You can also try reaching out to Player Services for assistance.
kenny on March 2, 2014 at 9:00 pm said:
I did not receive my 1,000,000 tokens for reaching the end . why.
I’m sorry Kenny, I’m not sure why. Please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited. If you can, include a screenshot of your map and what browser and operating system you’re using. It helps the game team troubleshoot so they can resolve the issue.
jlangdon on February 28, 2014 at 10:39 pm said:
I just completed the path on shamrock bingo deluxe and I only got tokens twice 2000 tokens and I think 10000 for collecting all the clothes . I thought when you finished you got the tokens at the end of the rainbow. That was a lot of playing to only score something twice through whole path
jlangdon, please reach out to Player Services for assistance. If you can, include a screenshot of your map.
iskysgran on March 1, 2014 at 4:17 pm said:
i didn’t get mine either contacted player services haven’t heard back love it but alot to play and not get your tokens for it
GSNAngel on March 1, 2014 at 10:05 pm said:
iskysgran, if you can, include a screenshot of your map so they can troubleshoot these issues.
kurlie7 on February 28, 2014 at 10:58 pm said:
Hi Angel
I just completed the Clover Quest
Bingo and did not receive my
1,000,000 tokens although it says
I have completed the journey
kurlie7, please reach out to Player Services for assistance. If you can, include a screenshot of your map.
Steven Berns on February 28, 2014 at 11:56 pm said:
CLOVER QUEST NEVER GAVE ME MY 1MILLION TOKENS AFTER I JUST SPENT 9 HOURS PLAYING
Steven, please reach out to Player Services for assistance. If you can, include a screenshot of your map.
cottoncandy3446 on March 1, 2014 at 1:33 am said:
DEAR GSN,
I’M ON THE BANDWAGON WITH THIS NEW BINGO QUEST! (SMILES) OF COURSE, AS USUAL, I DO HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION; ACTUALLY SAME QUESTION, DIFFERENT GAME. IS THERE ANY PURPOSE AT ALL TO THE ICONS THAT LIGHT UP ON EACH BINGO CARD AFTER USING THE FIRST BOOST YOU PAY FOR? IT JUST SEEMS TO BE FOR AESTHETIC PURPOSES, BUT IT WOULD BE NICE TO KNOW. OH YES, AND WHAT DO THE “PINGS” INDICATE WHEN YOU DAUB CERTAIN NUMBERS?? FOR EXAMPLE IF I DAUB NUMBER 64 ON ONE CARD AND IT “PINGS” (RATHER LOUDLY, TOO) AND HAPPEN TO HAVE THE SAME NUMBER ON ANOTHER CARD, IT DOESN’T “SOUND OFF” AGAIN??? AND BTW, IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE BONUS BALL OR PRIZE BALL AS THEY ARE ANNOUNCED. THESE RANDOM NUMBERS JUST “PING!” ?? IT’S CUTE, AS IS THE WHOLE GAME, BUT PLEASE DO EXPLAIN?
I’m sorry, I don’t know the answers to your questions on game play. I’ve forwarded them and will let you know what I get back. You can also try reaching out to Player Services for assistance.
slotpeter on March 2, 2014 at 10:32 am said:
i had the same question about the pings..and.. as usual now ‘i dont know ‘from the useless angel and yet another game that doesnt work. gsn used to be my favourite site but now.. waste of time. i play to relax not keep contacting player services
slotpeter, I don’t know the game play of all the games, as I’m not a developer or programmer. I have passed on the questions people are asking, but many times they will get a response back from player services before I do when it comes to questions about pings and such. I disagree I’m useless. 🙂
Lola0214 on March 3, 2014 at 1:13 am said:
Angel, many of us adore you and you are definitely not useless. In my opinion, I think you are very upfront when you don’t know something and let us know what you are going to do about it and that you will get back to us. You are wonderful!
Thank you! I appreciate your patience when I’m not sure of a correct answer.
twistedprincess on March 1, 2014 at 6:36 am said:
I’m almost positive it isn’t my hearing fading in and out… is there any reason that when you play the clover bingo, when you hit some of the numbers they make a clangy metallic sound while others don’t? and to think I never even looked at the leprechaun before he got his pants on, LOL!
I’m sorry, I don’t know. I’ve forwarded your question and will let you know what I get back. You can also try reaching out to Player Services for assistance.
Annapolisgal on March 1, 2014 at 1:34 pm said:
I also hear a clanging noise when I daub numbers at time.First day of the game it did not make this noise.Does anyone know why it it is doing this?I do love this game!!
Fred Denecke on March 1, 2014 at 8:38 am said:
finished to the end but no 1 million tokens recieved
Fred, please reach out to Player Services for assistance. If you can, include a screenshot.
katiekrb.myp on March 1, 2014 at 1:02 pm said:
Me too!!!!!! My little shamrock counter says Complete, but no tokens were given.
katiekrb.myp, please reach out to Player Services for assistance. If you can, include a screenshot of your map.
Hey Fred, I did read all information, thinking, do we have to wait until end of promotion, no dates, should be instant. Everyone else never received either. Becoming common on GSN. Me too total of 9 hours or so of time
Yes, the award should be instant. I’m sincerely sorry you have to contact Player Services. I do understand what an inconvenience it is. One player posted she did get her million award. I checked, and she is correct. So Player Services really needs your, and others input (screenshots, browser and operating system information, etc), so they can figure why some are being credited and not others. Please know even if you were not credited, they will rectify your situation.
whysper_smyles2 on March 1, 2014 at 9:35 am said:
I have also played Clover Quest, I am nearly done with the game, it states that you will collect 500k along the way, however, that is not happening, but I did contact Player Services, other than that, I like Bingo as well, and I hope they continue for Easter as well…..Will be cute to watch a Bunny hop down a path towards the Easter Basket………..
Sheryl on March 1, 2014 at 9:38 am said:
when you level up do you always get token bonuses? I didn’t twice and just wondered if it was the leprauchan tricking me or a problem with the game
I’m not sure Sheryl. I’ve forwarded your question and will let you know what comes back.
mojorn on March 1, 2014 at 11:00 am said:
I got all the tokens along the path but did not get the million when I finished.
mojorn, please reach out to Player Services for assistance. If you can, include a screenshot.
Lococutus on March 1, 2014 at 11:01 am said:
2 pieces of clothing yet to get. Need 1876 shamrocks to get the pipe. Will be a surprise how many I have to get to get the hat. Whew! Lots of video bingo to play. But getting excited for the 1MM tokens at the end of the rainbow. 1 shamrock for each number, 3 for prize number, and 5 for a bingo. Takes quite a while, but with each piece of clothing you get a big bundle of tokens. The jacket got me 50,000. Keeps you playing to get to the end.
I hope I can play again, to get the 1MM again. hmmmmmmmmmmmm?
capnunu on March 1, 2014 at 11:04 am said:
When will they pay out the 1,000,000 tokens for completing the clover video bingo?
Hi, I’ve forwarded your question. If you completed the map and it didn’t pay out I’d reach out to Player Services for assistance.
Sheryl on March 1, 2014 at 2:19 pm said:
same thing happened to me completed the map no payout
Sheryl, please reach out to Player Services for assistance. If you can, include a screenshot of your map so they can troubleshoot the issue.
Bobjack69 on March 2, 2014 at 2:38 pm said:
Angel should be instant. Most, if not all did not receive, after completing path. Go through the inconvenience of “contact us” file a request.
Bobjack69, yes, the reward should be instant, and some people are getting it as it’s completed. A few have posted they did in this very thread. With the information you and others send, the game team can troubleshoot and figure out why it’s not working correctly for everyone. Contacting Player Services is important so you can be credited the Tokens due you.
gypsy1982 on March 1, 2014 at 11:13 am said:
I love this game but why don’t you get tokens everytime he puts on a article of clothing. I got to the hat and got nothing. Also with he pipe.
doubleduece on March 1, 2014 at 2:55 pm said:
Same here! I just got to his shirt and also got no bonus tokens, so I decided to come here and see if others were having similar problems. After reading a few of the comments here I see it appears to be happening on quite a few of the levels. 🙁
doubleduece, please reach out to Player Services for assistance. If you can, include a screenshot of your map so they can troubleshoot the issue.
doubleduece on March 2, 2014 at 10:00 am said:
Thanks, GSN Angel. It happened again when I got to his jacket, so I went ahead and sent Player Services a screenshot and info.
eeeeeed on March 1, 2014 at 12:57 pm said:
I just completed the level of the clover game just before the 4000 level.
all that came up was the map. no man nothing but the map. no bonus for completing that level either. should there have been a bonus?
eeeeeed, I’m not sure what the end is meant to look like. I only have socks so far! Please reach out to Player Services for assistance. If you can, include a screenshot of your map.
kurlie7 on March 1, 2014 at 1:37 pm said:
At the end of the game when playing
Clover Quest it states that is is Complete
and when you go to the map the Pot of
Gold is shining and states that you collected
all of the clothes BUT DOES NOT REWARD
the 1,000,000 tokens to your account ..
there must be a programming error somewhere
already contacted player service about this
situation as I can see it is happening to everyone
that plays the game and completes the quest
Whew…it was quite a quest playing all of those
bingo games thanks again for this great game
kurlie7, please reach out to Player Services for assistance. If you can, include a screenshot of your map so they can troubleshoot the issue.
once useless answer from you. the writer says she has already contacted player services. dont you read what we write? or you, i guess,just a robot answering system. this is terrible customer relations
Hi slotpeter, the admin tool for this software only shows the immediate post, and not posts that came before it. So if I make a mistake and did not see someone said they contacted Player Services, or inadvertently answer a person the same way I did previously, I do apologize. I don’t have the context of the whole conversation.
Vesta Lee Denrow on March 1, 2014 at 2:54 pm said:
Was wondering if you can play the bingo game more than once you have completed the whole map to the end?
Vestam, I’m guessing it’s a one time deal, but you can please reach out to Player Services and ask.
GLORIA DAIGLE on March 1, 2014 at 2:55 pm said:
CAN WE PLAY THE BINGO GAME MORE THAN ONCE AND COLLECT THE MILLON TOKENS MORE THAN ONCE.
Gloria, I’m guessing once is all but you can contact Player Services to find out for sure. To contact them click on GSN Help at the top of the main http://www.gsn.com page. Be sure you’re logged on to your user name so you can see the contact link.
Jim on March 1, 2014 at 3:20 pm said:
I’ve gotten bonus tokens for every upgrade until he got his pipe. Just messaged Player Services.
Every time I see the name Player Services I think of Central Services in the movie “Brazil”. … “Do you have a 27B-6?”
Jim, If you can, include a screenshot of your map so they can troubleshoot the issue.
mark on March 1, 2014 at 5:36 pm said:
I don”t get the three for prize ball daub and for each piece of clothes you have a different about gets hard
jerrykary on March 1, 2014 at 6:04 pm said:
Lococatus, don’t get all excited, I got nothing for the vest, the pipe the hat… and everyone says you get nothing at the end of the path, spent 2 days for nothing,,, sooo disappointed.
jerrykary, please reach out to Player Services for assistance. If you can, include a screenshot of your map so they can troubleshoot these issues.
Patricia Carson on March 1, 2014 at 7:18 pm said:
cannot play the clover game as it is not loading on my GSN site. Do you have any reason why this is happening. I’m feeling left out ty
I’m sorry, I’m not sure why it’s not working for you. Please contact Player Services for assistance. They can investigate this for you. To contact them click on GSN Help at the top of the main http://www.gsn.com page. Be sure you’re logged on to your user name so you can see the contact link.
SJB195557 on March 1, 2014 at 8:46 pm said:
How do you do a screen shot of the map on clover quest to send to player request
SJB195557, this is a good site for screenshot instructions. Look across the top of the page for the tab and choose windows or mac.
mindytbl on March 1, 2014 at 11:18 pm said:
Jim your post was so funny – I had to find a clip of it !
I’m glad Player Services isn’t like that —– clip was hysterical now I’m wondering about the Movie Brazil?
…………………I have not gotten to far so no issues …..
From Cupid to Leprechauns ! Hope I get to that pot of Gold !
Jim on March 3, 2014 at 9:10 am said:
The movie “Brazil” is one of my favorites. It’s a dystopian fantasy created by Terry Gilliam’s genius/insanity. Terry was 1/5 of Monty Python’s Flying Circus (1/6 if you consider the undercredited Carol Cleveland as a Python).
whysper_smyles2 on March 1, 2014 at 11:49 pm said:
I just finished Clover Quest and did not receive the Million Tokens and during the game I never received anything for the Vest, Pipe or the last 3 spots………I did however send a message to Player Services so therefore I will wait for their answer to see what takes place!
whysper_smyles2, If you can, include a screenshot of your map so they can troubleshoot.
SocietysChild on March 2, 2014 at 3:58 am said:
I just spent almost 10 hours playing this game to get the hat, the last piece of clothing before the pot of gold. I got the hat but no tokens. I’ve already contacted Player Services and included a screenshot. I’m scared to keep playing because I’m worried I’ll play even longer to get the gold and never get the million tokens. 🙁
SocietysChild, keep playing. Even if you do not get the million automatically credited, Player Services will be happy to credit you due Tokens. Please contnue to reach out to them as needed. It would be really helpful to send a screenshot of your map if you’re able, as well as let them know your browser and operating system information.
littlelady2b on March 2, 2014 at 4:41 am said:
I’ve read all the posts and I feel so bad for all the people that got to the end and didn’t get their million tokens or their rewards before that. I’m wondering why everything went so well for me. I got all the rewards and the million tokens. I’m just letting you know that it does work so don’t give up hope I’m sure its just a glitch. I’m really enjoying this site and the games take care everyone and good luck I hope everyone gets their tokens.
I’m glad you got your million! Player Services is collecting information from others who did not so they can troubleshoot the issue. Those who were not credited immediately will be taken care of too.
Bobjack69 on March 3, 2014 at 12:21 am said:
Glad you received littlelady. Happy a nice person got their bonus
francisyahoo on March 2, 2014 at 6:30 am said:
Well, looks a heckovalot better than that stupid cupid quest, which cost me a lot of lost hair, but they still haven’t fixed the problem after the game is done and you click the Play Bingo button, it doesn’t work. freezes and you have to go back and reload the game. Aand suprise is goes back to default token value of 10% of your token balance…. When the default is 10% and play 3 cards and you don’t catch it for 2 games, you just loose 60% of your tokens. A bit annoying.
ladyo222 on March 2, 2014 at 7:35 am said:
I love this Clover Quest game! Thank you GSN for such a great game. I have one question. Can you reach the goal and collect the tokens more than once or just the one time?
ladyo222, I’m guessing not but have reached out to the game team to find out for sure.
ladyo222 on March 2, 2014 at 12:42 pm said:
Thank you GSNAngel.
Lococutus on March 2, 2014 at 9:16 am said:
got 150,000 tokens for the pipe. Whoo Hoo. Never had so many tokens.
I have to be excited, just for now.
WTG! Please do reach out to Player Services if you’re not credited at some point.
kurlie7 on March 2, 2014 at 9:16 am said:
Angel:
I just sent player services two screenshots
of the clover quest video game.
1 – The Play Screen showing up the top the
four leaf clover and the word COMPLETE
2- When you click the four leaf clover it brings
you onto the path to the Pot of Gold which
is glistening and 1,000,000 tokens are
I hope this helps to resolve the situation apparently
many players are facing, until then keep playing
That’s great, thank you! I have also compiled the list of people from here who say they were not credited and passed it on, but Player Services can credit you missing Tokens which is why contacting them directly is best.
blessedmjf on March 2, 2014 at 1:31 pm said:
I sent an email to you, GSN Angel, about not receiving my million tokens from Clover Quest. There were also 2 levels I received nothing also. Do I need to contact someone else as well regarding this or will you assist me on this? Thanks so much for all our help!
Hi blessedmjf, please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited for your missing Tokens. If you can, include a screenshot of your map and what browser and operating system you’re using. It helps the game team troubleshoot so they can resolve the issue.
Gail on March 2, 2014 at 11:08 pm said:
Please include me on this list. I was ready to go nuts trying to finish this thing, then nothing. No million. I sent a msg to tech support but don’t know if that is even the right place. They know every keystroke we do on here and should not have to send screenshots, etc. This is not doing what it is supposed to do, I don’t even like this game!
Hi Gail, there is no way to know every keystroke. I totally understand your frustration, but Player Services is the correct place to get properly credited. You do not have to send a screenshot, but it’s useful when people can. They need to figure out why some people are getting a million, while others are not. Information such as screenshots, browsers, operating systems, etc. help them narrow it down and troubleshoot.
scissorshand on March 2, 2014 at 9:48 am said:
hi everyone !!! we all are having the exact same problems !!! and I love bingo too good work gsn !!! question : do you have to be a cash playing to win the chaching bingo?
scissorshand, no you do not need to be a cash player to win ChaChingo Bingo! I am sorry for the Video Bingo difficulties. They are being looked in to.
scissorshand on March 2, 2014 at 11:32 am said:
Shirley Farkas on March 2, 2014 at 12:13 pm said:
In playing the Bingo Video Quest, I have gotten all the through the game, the word
“complete” shows at the top by the shamrock and the pot of gold just sits there. The game will not give me my 1,000,000 tokens. Is this just a gimmick game?
I hope this situation is soon resolved and I can get my tokens as I have spent alot of time playing this game.
Shirley, I’m sorry you’re having this issue. It’s not a gimmick game, and you should have been awarded 1,000,000 Tokens. Please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited. If you can, include a screenshot of your map and what browser and operating system you’re using. It helps the game team troubleshoot so they can resolve the issue.
Brent on March 2, 2014 at 12:13 pm said:
I just figured out the cow bell sound !
It’s when Paddy moves up a major step.
More Cowbell !!!
Salza on March 2, 2014 at 1:19 pm said:
Clover Quest game was fantastic thanks for all the tokens. It was so exciting to see what you actually got at the end I just couldn’t stop playing. I have completed the game already. Thanks again.
Salza, so glad you enjoyed the game and that it worked correctly for you!
Salza, did you get your tokens????
Cathi Wheeler on March 2, 2014 at 2:08 pm said:
Hi ~ I finished the quest, but did not receive the million tokens at the end. Twice after getting clothing, I didn’t receive tokens until I kept playing – once it popped up I won and the other time, I had to press the clover by the count a couple times and it popped the tokens. Nothing worked to get the million. Hope this is helpful.
Hi Cathi, that is helpful, thank you! Please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited. If you can, include a screenshot of your map and what browser and operating system you’re using. It helps the game team troubleshoot so they can resolve the issue.
pj on March 2, 2014 at 10:16 pm said:
i just completed the shamrock video bingo, i did get my 1 million tokens at the end.i noticed that when i played on my laptop i received tokens for all of the levels. i played on my tablet last night and did not receive any tokens for getting the hat.
capnunu on March 2, 2014 at 2:51 pm said:
I had posted earlier that I did not get rewarded at the end of the clover path the 1 million tokens like many other players ……I had not realized that I was also not rewarded for collecting the clothes until I read others posts. I had received 150,000 tokens once and assumed that was it, that there was not a “over 500,000” token prizes guaranteed as you collect the clothing unless you were lucky. Thanks for your posts and also to Angel for always responding. I have notified Players Services again with screen shots but have not heard back even from the first time. I guess it takes time when there a glitch 🙂
capnunu, thank you for sending your information in. It may take a couple days to hear back form them regarding this, but you will be credited Tokens due!
Aw man! I was 14 clovers away from getting the pipe when out of the blue (as I was about to begin a new game to get that 14 clovers) a message suddenly popped up saying something to the effect …”Uh-Oh! Something isn’t right. Looks like your wager is larger than your ‘something or the other’ (Sorry, I’ve forgotten how it was termed) It then said Please hit RESTART and try again.” Just for the record, my wager was the same as I have wagered throughout the entire game and was not larger than the amount of tokens I have. But just the same, I hit RESTART and yet another message popped up saying “Code 500 – Server busy” …followed by… “Server could process your request …yada yada…Please visit our help section. I got out of this and went back to the game and went straight to the map. There I discovered the Leprechaun was GONE and so was his pipe! lol (Although it’s a little frustrating…him skedaddling with his pipe is a little funny too.) Soooo, I guess it’s back to Player Services for round four! 🙂
Sorry…* That was suppose to say “Server could NOT process your request.”
doubleduece, that is frustrating! (while I smiled about the skedaddling with his pipe line, I’m very sorry you’re experiencing these issues)
No worries! But 2 hours later the little guy is still MIA. So all I can do at this point is sit tight and wait for Player Services to work their magic and get me back on the path to that rainbow! 🙂
I think Player Services is rounding up a number of lost leprechauns for the next day or two. 🙂
doubleduece on March 3, 2014 at 12:03 pm said:
LOL Well mine is still missing so I’m thinking he’s probably in Ireland by now! lol So tell the crew to have fun! 🙂
GSN Angel, just wanted to let you know… all is well! Thank you Player Services! 🙂 And thank you GSN Angel for always being here to lend moral support when things go awry and we get a little rowdy and out of sorts. 🙂 You’re very appreciated.
Rowdy’s my middle name! Wait.. that came out wrong. Glad you got it taken care of!
Just received an email from Rick
at player services regarding the
problem with the monkey token
His tech team is looking into the
problem to come up with a solution
Just trying to keep everyone updated
with any info regarding the problems
we are having
Thank you kurlie, appreciate. I check daily as well. I’m more frustrated it happened to so many players, not just myself.
Patpeco on March 2, 2014 at 7:07 pm said:
Just completed playing the Clover Quest Video Bingo. If it runs all month, why not have the option to have the leprechaun return to the beginning of the game and allow us to keep playing the game again to try to win more tokens and get to another million. It doesn’t make sense to have it run all month long and for a player like myself, I completed the journey across the map to collect his clothes and reach the rainbow for the pot of gold. It would make only good sense to allow us to continue to play and keep reaching for the pot of gold as many times as we can for the entire month–not just one time. Thank you
Patpeco, I’ll pass your thoughts on to the marketing team. 🙂
GSN Angel. I also just finished (finally) this game. Also did not get my million tokens. I also clicked on the player services that you have highlighted and do not see where I would contact anyone about this. Can you tell me where? Thank you.
Gail, you may need to be logged on to your user name on GSN.com to see the contact Player Services link at GSN Help.
Linda on March 2, 2014 at 10:51 pm said:
Finished the Clover Bingo, no million tokens given. Sent email to customer support. Hope problem is resolved and tokens are given. Had to purchase more tokens to finish the game.
Cathi on March 3, 2014 at 1:50 am said:
I too have been having problems with Video Bingo and sent player services an email 2 days ago and have not heard back. The rules of this game need to be explained. How many levels are there? I played forever and got to the 1,000,000 jackpot and no tokens. A map showing longer to go showed up once and I keep playing but nothing is happening with the shamrocks and the map hasn’t shown up again. Can someone other than gsnangel respond here, like someone from player services? I’d like to have my 1,000,000 tokens!!
Hi Cathi, you should hear from them soon. There is not a full staff on the weekends.
Patricia Carson on March 3, 2014 at 9:06 am said:
I never received the happy little elf why?
I’m sorry, what do you mean by not getting an elf?
KelticAngel on March 3, 2014 at 9:51 am said:
I hope we can get an OOdelectible from Clover Quest, it would be a wonderful addition to our collections!
There will be one along those lines coming soon. 🙂
ancientgrain on March 3, 2014 at 9:52 am said:
I finished the clover quest and did NOT get the 1 million tokens?
did anyone else experience this?
Please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited. If you can, include a screenshot of your map and what browser and operating system you’re using. It helps the game team troubleshoot so they can resolve the issue.
fjbeagle13 on March 3, 2014 at 10:06 am said:
I finished the quest but did not receive my 1 million tokens. Thanks for your help.
dustism on March 3, 2014 at 10:24 am said:
I just contacted Player Services, also. Has Clover Quest been taken down completely at this time?? I did not get tokens but on one level but I thought it was part of the game. Was nearly to the end and now the game isn’t even showing up. Arggggg.
I see it dustism. It’s still there.
Melissa on March 3, 2014 at 12:29 pm said:
The Clover Quest Bingo game is not showing up on my pc either. Whats going on with it?
Melissa on March 3, 2014 at 1:11 pm said:
YAY! It just showed up!!!!
Melissa, what just showed up?
I’m seeing it, but if they’re working on fixes, it may come and go.
minnies1954 on March 3, 2014 at 12:40 pm said:
I played the game clover quest.Finished the game no 10000.00! Whats up with that?And cant play again? Anyone else having the same problems!
Hi minnies1954, please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited. If you can, include a screenshot of your map and what browser and operating system you’re using. It helps the game team troubleshoot so they can resolve the issue.
georgewilson12 on March 3, 2014 at 12:48 pm said:
hi GSN Angel, exactly what do i need to do to get credit for 1million tokens for bingo promo. i try to go through services. not good, please help me. thank you and have a nice day.
georgewilson12, Player Services is really good, they will help you. It takes time to get a response sometimes though, especially if you submitted a ticket on the weekend or there is high ticket volume (which happens when there are specific issues).
dustism on March 3, 2014 at 1:06 pm said:
yes, I finally found it! It is listed in a list but not by a game icon. Just leveled up – got nothing. Headed off to Player Services again – this time with a pic! Thanks 🙂
georgewilson12 on March 3, 2014 at 1:58 pm said:
THANK YOU!!! WOW WHAT A QUICK RESPONSE<
Player Services rocks! 🙂
sdnels on March 3, 2014 at 2:28 pm said:
Did anyone notice it says “You CAN” not that you absolutely “WILL” pick up over 500,000 free Tokens along the way, plus there’s another 1 MILLION Token JACKPOT at the end of the rainbow.
I played Cupid’s Quest everyday got six hearts and all the arrows daily, but always received the same icons and very few tokens, never got the last candy icon for the 1 million tokens.
Is it possible not everyone will receive 500,00 tokens along the way for his clothes?? And not everyone will get the pot of gold for 1 million??
I had to open the map each time I got an article of clothing and press OK. It stated I received so many tokens and I pressed OK before I moved on along the path to collect the next amount of shamrocks and the next article of clothing.
Just a thought, not being negative, but some did receive 1 million in Cupid’s Quest and others didn’t after playing many hours. Hope there is an answer soon whether it’s all will receive the 500,000 along the way and 1 million for the pot of gold or if it’s set up like Cupid’s Quest and some will and some won’t.
sdnels, there awards are set, as is the jackpot. There is a technical issue why people did not get 1 million, but it was not because only certain people were meant to. Everyone who finishes the map gets it.
Thanks GSNAngel for the quick reply. I know you read our questions, and many are redundant. By the way I think you are far from useless!!! I’m not sure what we would do without you. It takes many to keep a site like this running, you just happen to be on the front line and take the heat. Thanks for always being here doing the best you can!!!!!
Thanks! I understand what it’s like to be frustrated though, and it was a frustrating weekend for some people trying to enjoy their games.
slantn0se on March 3, 2014 at 2:36 pm said:
Just finished clovers quest 3.3.14.@1:20 or so, did not receive the 1,000,000 tokens, do we get at games emd ?
slantn0se, please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited. If you can, include a screenshot of your map and what browser and operating system you’re using. It helps the game team troubleshoot so they can resolve the issue.
I’m still playing, being patient, and hope they fix Clover Quest! I DID get another bonus – YEAH! Waiting to see what happens next. 🙂 Thank you GNSAngel. 😀
2jellybeans on March 3, 2014 at 3:28 pm said:
Angel, what are the token amounts at every level? I think i got some, but not sure if i got everything i’m supposed to get up to this point. My leprechaun is happy he’s got his pipe now, but he’s puffing so much i think he might be getting dizzy.
2jellybeans, I’m sorry, I don’t know. You should reach out to Player Services to find out, and let them know your concern about possibly not getting all credits.
mojorn on March 3, 2014 at 4:10 pm said:
whoo hooo. I got my million. Thank you player services. It was hard work and I am glad someone fixed it.
I appreciate the 1 million tokens finally being credited, but Payers Services did not credit me the milestones of tokens along the clover path. I have resent my request to them as I had purchased additional daubs along the way in order to accomplish these milestone clovers. I understood that there was an additional 500,000 tokens as we progress through the path yet it seems many players did not receive these consistently.
I just received my 1,000,000 tokens from the
clover quest bingo game. Player services
says the problem has been resolved and
should not occur again. However, the
monkey is still not working properly. I am
sure they will fix it.
That was great service from the Tech team.
That’s great! Glad you got them.
GNSAngel, I just received my million, Also. Thanks and thanks to Player Services. 🙂
That’s great! 🙂
jennifer on March 3, 2014 at 5:40 pm said:
Played video bingo deluxe clover quest and just completed. When do I see my 1,000,000 tokens?
scissorshand on March 3, 2014 at 6:00 pm said:
I did not get my million after finishing clover quest either
chewthecat on March 3, 2014 at 6:28 pm said:
I didn’t get mine right after I completed it. So I closed the map and refreshed the page. It gave me the million then. Hope that works for you too.
JAJBO on March 3, 2014 at 6:28 pm said:
That was really FUN!!!!!! But boy what a lot of BINGO!!
why haven’t I received the little elf yet?
Patricia, please reach out to Player Services for assistance. If you can, include a screenshot of your map. You may need to be logged in to your GSN.com user name to see the Player Services link on the help page.
my million showed up one hour later thanks everyone I love it!!! thanks GSN
latchkey2 on March 4, 2014 at 1:14 am said:
Can you play the same game on video bingo more than once?
If I set up cash account with GSN can it be used to but xtra balls on bingo?
Hi latchkey2, you don’t need to set up a cash account with GSN to buy extra balls. You just need a credit card since it’s a one time purchase. The map quest can only be completed once, but you can play Bingo as often as you like.
Francine aka peekaboo31701 on March 4, 2014 at 6:43 am said:
I LEFT MY QUESTION ON THE WRONG SCREEN ON THE SECRET WORD PAGE FOR RAISIN…. SO I WILL RESTATE MY PROBLEM NOW ON THE CORRECT PAGE…SORRY ABOUT THAT!!!! 🙂 I HAD A BIT OF TROUBLE WITH THE ST. PAT’S BINGO WITH MY JOURNEY ENDING AND COMPLETE WITH THE CLOTHES, BUT, IF YOU PARDON MY JOCKULARITY HERE, “SOMEONE STOLE ME CLOTHES AND ME GOLD! THE MONKEY IS NOT SHOWIN’ ME ADS THE WAY THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO DO SAYIN’ HE NO LONGER IS AVAILABLE AND WHEN I SEE THE ADS, THE SMARTIE PANTS LITTLE APE STEALS ME TOKENS AGAIN! MAYBE IT IS HE THAT IS THE CULPRIT THAT TOOK ME CLOTHES AND ME GOLD? I DO NOT HAVE ANY COOKIES FOR GSN, AND I STILL DON’T HAVE NO CLOTHES AND GOLD. MAYBE GIVE HIM A RAISE OF MORE BANANAS SO HE WILL BEHAVE. I AM NOT SURE IF I EVER GOT ME PRIZES FROM THE OLYMPIC MEDAL PLAY. I DO NOT KNOW HOW THE FIND OUT WHERE AND WHEN OR IF I EVER GOT THEM. HAPPY FAT TUES AND UPCOMIN’ ST. PADDY’S DAY! LET ME LEAVE YOU WITH THESE IRISH WORDS: “MAY THE ROAD RISE TO MEET YOU AND THE WIND ALWAYS BE AT YOUR BACK, RAIN FALL QUIETLY UPON YOUR FIELDS AND THE WIND ALWAYS BE AT YOUR BACK AND THE SUN SHINE WARM UPON YOUR FACE. SO UNTIL WHEN WE MEET AGAIN, MAY YOU BE IN THE PALM OF THE LORDS MIGHTY HAND AND WHEN THE TIME COMES, MAY YOU BE IN HEAVEN THIRTY MINUTES BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU’RE DEAD”! BLESS ONE AND ALL AND IF YOU DRINK TOO MUCH OF THE GREEN SUDS, MAKE SURE TO STAY COLORFUL AND TAKE A YELLOW CAB HOME OR ANY OTHER COLOR, IF YOU PLEASE TO BE SAFE AND SOUND FOR ANOTHER DAY! 🙂 NOW WHERES ME GOLD????!!!! 🙂
Francine, please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited, as well as let them know about Token Monkey issues. You may need to be logged in to your GSN.com user name to see the Player Services link on the help page.
sam88son on March 4, 2014 at 8:02 am said:
help, can’t get video bingo to load
Hi sam88son, it should be back. Sometimes a game may be temporarily unavailable if we’re doing updates.
duck1938 on March 4, 2014 at 8:36 am said:
i did not get mine after i finish and also at one clover i did not get my tokens
duck1938, please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited. If you can, include a screenshot of your map. You may need to be logged in to your GSN.com user name to see the Player Services link on the help page.
sharon devers on March 4, 2014 at 9:09 am said:
i played cloverquest to the end got no tokens. i bought all the winter sport oodlectible was suppost to get 100,000 tokens plus 1000 per medal won got nothing.and nothing in the mail.
Sharon, please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited. If you can, include a screenshot of your map. You may need to be logged in to your GSN.com user name to see the Player Services link on the help page.
2jellybeans on March 4, 2014 at 11:45 am said:
Just completed and got my 1,000,000 tokens…..HOORAY!!!
FYI…I refreshed my page like someone mentioned and that worked
I just wonder why they didn’t leave the little leprechaun on the map dancing around that pot of gold…he worked hard for it….lol
amaba23 on March 4, 2014 at 6:50 pm said:
I just completed Bingo, so where is my million tokens?
amaba23, Please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited. If you can, include a screenshot of your map.
I got it!!
Bobchi on March 4, 2014 at 8:20 pm said:
I am seeing bingo balls and numbers in my sleep. Loving the game but a LOT of bingo to get to the end. I have a couple of thousand to go.
Patrick on March 4, 2014 at 11:34 pm said:
a lot of us didn’t get the 1,million tokens as well as me but after contacting player services i was told there was an issue and they had fixed it and i got my tokens HooRah but an hour later i lost it all playing the same game 🙁
Candy on March 5, 2014 at 1:17 am said:
I didn’t believe it is crediting correctly. I too am finding it very long getting through the course. It acted like it was stuck and unable to put his jacket on. He needed a kick in the behind…and covering a lot of balls to get to the end. Thank God I like BINGO..Hope everyone else is enjoying it also.
Hi Candy, for a lot of people it will take a long time to make the way through the map.
amaba23 on March 5, 2014 at 9:06 am said:
I just received my million tokens THANKS, LOVE this site, plenty to do here!
ray parker on March 5, 2014 at 11:21 am said:
how did you get the tokens?
Ray, what Tokens are you trying to get?
Cindy on March 5, 2014 at 10:55 am said:
I can’t get the new promo code to work. Can it be used yet? FREECLOVER is the code.
Hi Cindy you can only redeem codes once and you already redeemed FREECLOVER on 3/1 at 8:20am ET
DeeBee on March 5, 2014 at 12:08 pm said:
I love platyng the bingo game when there is a “quest”!
Might we have an Easter one, then a beach one, then a ….!?!?!?!
DeeBee, I’ll pass your suggestions on. It wouldn’t surprise me if other special ones aren’t already in the works. 🙂
Mary Higgins on March 5, 2014 at 1:25 pm said:
I just finished playing the Clover Quest Video Bingo and did not receive the 1 million tokens. Was there something I needed to click on in order to receive the tokens? I like playing this game. Thanks for your help.
Mary, try exiting the game and then re-entering it again.
Mary Higgins on March 5, 2014 at 10:21 pm said:
Million has been rec’d. Thanks GSN for your help.
gloria on March 5, 2014 at 2:20 pm said:
How did everyone get thru this so fast. Whats the trick. Been playing constantly since start but will take forever more to get more than 2,600 clovers to get the HAT. Hardly get any bingos or even prize balls to reduce the requirement. Even purchased many many boosts to help out. Does not look like like I will get to the million.
Ok just got my million….Thanks a lot fun playing these different bingo games.Not boring like regular bingo.
Debbie on March 5, 2014 at 4:43 pm said:
LISTEN EVERYONE!!!
I also did not get my MILLION when I finished so I logged out, logged back in, loaded the game again and there it was. A box that said I got the Million.
missjane222 on March 5, 2014 at 5:46 pm said:
i finished the clove quest and no jackpot at the end of game.Maybe my gold pot is empty!?
missjane222, try leaving the game and entering it again.
read above
whiskerstreet on March 5, 2014 at 5:47 pm said:
Hello, I”m finding that I”m playing a whole lot of bingo and not winning very much. Yes, the grand payouts and clothes are good, however, I don’t find it enough incentive to keep playing. If I play 10 games, I might win 4 times. I haven’t won a double bingo in probably 150 games. What’s up?
gloria on March 6, 2014 at 2:12 am said:
Know how you feel. Finally got the HAT, cost me a fortune in buying boosts to try to get bingos. Been playing so much I started to get carpal tunnel so not going to bother trying to get 4,000 more clovers for the 1 mill.
cottoncandy3446 on March 6, 2014 at 6:38 pm said:
DEAR WISKERSTREET,
I MUST ADMIT I WORKED MYSELF INTO A FRENZY TRYING TO CLOTHE THAT LITTLE LEPRECHAUN! IT WASN’T UNTIL I WAS 3/4 OF THE WAY THROUGH THAT I SUDDENLY RECOGNIZED THAT THE COUNTER WAS BROKEN. FOR EXAMPLE, IT WOULD TELL ME I WAS ONLY 623 TOKENS AWAY, AND THEN THE NEXT GAME IT WENT UP TO 822 TOKENS THAT I NEEDED BEFORE REACHING THE MILLION GOAL. I TOO WAS USING MORE “BOOSTS” THAN I SHOULD HAVE. FINALLY, IT WENT DOWN TO 8 TOKENS AND OUT OF FRUSTRATION I HIT THE BOOST EVEN THOUGH I WOULD NOT HAVE UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND IT COMPLETED THE GAME. I ALSO DIDN’T GET MY MILLION TOKEN PAY OUT. AFTER SPEAKING WITH PLAYER SERVICES, THEY ADMITTED THEY WERE HAVING PROBLEMS AND ALSO CREDITED MY TOKENS. NOW I AM POSITIVE I HAD HIT THE MILLION WAY BEFORE THE COUNTER NUMBERS INDICATED!
SINCE YOU HAVE COME THIS FAR, I WOULD STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO COUNT UP ALL OF YOUR WINS TO SEE WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE ALREADY HIT THE MARK AND IF SO CONTACT PLAYER SERVICES. BEST OF LUCK!
BTW, I AM NOT SHOUTING; HAVE DIFFICULTY WITH MY EYE SIGHT..
themoneytree2 on March 5, 2014 at 9:33 pm said:
I just completed Clover Bingo and went back in to take a screenshot of the completed path. When I went back in I received the 1M tokens! Hope this helps everyone. This was fun – thanks, GSN!
Charles J.Weglarz on March 5, 2014 at 11:57 pm said:
gsn angel I too completed the shamrock video bingo and did not recieve my 1 million tokens althought it stated i completed the everything ! I think that gsn should have already fixed this problem with all the complaints of players not getting thier million tokens ???????? I think that they dropped the ball !!!!!!!!!! Thanks I do like the games at gsn I will contact player services !!!!!!!
Charles, before contacting player services try logging out of the game, and then back in.
Annapolisgal on March 6, 2014 at 1:37 am said:
Why wont the clover game start over again?We still have time to do another one…Please…
Hi Annapolisgal, people can only play this mini-game once.
evon13 on March 6, 2014 at 2:29 am said:
To those who say they didn’t get their 1,000,000 tokens: I didn’t get mine immediately, either. After a couple of minutes, I went back to the game and clicked the clover to show me the map, and it gave me my tokens. Maybe that’s what you need to do: exit the game, go back into the game, and click the clover to show you the map. Give it a try. Hope that works for you, too. 🙂
Charles J.Weglarz on March 6, 2014 at 7:41 pm said:
evon 13 I want to thank you for your advice . I completed the clover quest and didn’t get my 1 million tokens either ! I did contact player services and they suggested I take a snap shop image and send it to them ! Before I did that today 3/06/14 I read your your advice and I went to the game and lo and behold up came a box with 1 million tokens said ok I clicked on the box and I recieved my 1 million tokes !!!!!!!! Thanks a million ! Signed a greatfull player !!!!
darlene highfill-zoolene on March 6, 2014 at 7:11 am said:
I finished Clover Quest and did not receive my one million tokens. Please help. Thank-YOU.
GSNAngel on March 6, 2014 at 9:58 am said:
Hi, please try leaving the game and re-entering it.
slimpriest on March 6, 2014 at 1:34 pm said:
Exiting the game and then coming back to it will give you the tokens
jacki on March 6, 2014 at 12:30 pm said:
just finish the mini game and yes i got my 1,000,000 tokens. is this mini game different than the cupid mini game? i went to play again and couldnt. can you only complete it once? if this is so that is sad. i got the million in cupid and could keep playing. why not on clover?
moonfeather1
p.s. thanks for all the tokens and all the fun!!!!!!!!!!
Hi jacki, you can only play this mini-game once.
Jrdeloe on March 6, 2014 at 5:48 pm said:
I finished the Clover Quest a few days ago tried logging out then back in and still did not receive my one million tokens. Please help me.
Jrdeloe, Please reach out to Player Services to get properly credited. If you can, include a screenshot of your map
is anyone else having trouble with the Monkey? I got him at “GSN Home” and in “all games” but when I click on it nothing happens.
Lococutus, please contact Player Services and let them know what you’re experiencing. To contact them click on GSN Help at the top of the main http://www.gsn.com page. Be sure you’re logged on to your user name so you can see the contact link.
I have a suggestion to pass foward
to the players….If you are having difficulty
loading the token monkey, Rick from the
tech team suggested that I use Firefox;
it is working better than before…
The players who are experiencing
difficulties with their browser should try
Firefox.
Thank you kurlie7, I’m glad that helped you!
I was having the same issue with the monkey yesterday and today so you’re not alone and I have contacted players services
DeeBee on March 7, 2014 at 6:22 pm said:
Just finished and received my tokens immediately!
Lyhh Estep on March 8, 2014 at 5:23 am said:
I give up. I am clueless. What is the token monkey and where do I find him and what does he do? Also I found the secret word and can’t remember where to use it. What is the secret word for?
Hi Lyhh, please read about the Token Monkey here and here.
The Secret Word is said on TV around 3pm ET Monday through Friday, and also posted here on Player News at that time. When the day’s new word is up (look for it after 3pm ET) go to My GSN > My To-Doodles and click on Oodles Bonus Trivia. There you will find a question that asks what the Secret Word is.
The question is live from 3pm ET until Midnight ET. You may need to use the “prev” and “next” arrows to toggle through the other questions showing also. Again, this is only available Monday through Friday. Hope that helps!
help out of tokens monkey wont load for me either
Barbara Thier on March 10, 2014 at 10:27 am said:
Angel, I am enjoing this Bingo so much ( as I did Cupid ). My 8 year old God-daughter, Sarah, that lives with me, dreampt about the leprechaun coming to our house and giving us a pot of gold and then he took it back and said we could have it next year (let’s hope this comes true) however he did give her a gold ring!! LOL I started playing before she went to school this morning and she yelled out, “That was the leprechaun in my dream!” Thanks again, just another way GSN can spread joy in this house! 🙂
GSNScoop on March 10, 2014 at 12:10 pm said:
Hilarious! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
MARY BRANT on March 10, 2014 at 1:33 pm said:
I have been playing Video Bingo game. I want to purchase daubs with my credit card I have tried several times and they won’t take them. I catted my banks and was
I have been playing Video Bingo.I try to purchase taubs during the games and they will not accept any of my credit cards to purchase the daubs. My bank said there should be no problems. Please tell me why I am having these problems
GSNAngel on March 10, 2014 at 11:35 pm said:
wagz911 on March 10, 2014 at 3:00 pm said:
Did I miss something? Has the GSN Snoop replaced the GSN angel?
I’ve had a couple days off. GSN Scoop filled in. 🙂
gina pickenheim on March 10, 2014 at 4:16 pm said:
i recently completed the video bingo clover quest, i did not get my 1 million tokens at the end. could you tell me what happened.
Gina, please try logging out of the game and logging back in. You should get your million then.
johnson9456 on March 10, 2014 at 5:09 pm said:
I am having problems getting the clover bingo game to load. I played all day yesterday trying to clothe the little guy. Today I only get a black screen. Anyone else having problems?
Dale Drew on March 11, 2014 at 4:21 am said:
I guess I should play only this game, It’s gonna take a while to probably come up empty !
GSNAngel on March 11, 2014 at 11:26 am said:
Dale, the issues with credit have been fixed, and the people who were not credited were. So no worries there for you. 🙂
Cclynn on March 12, 2014 at 2:41 am said:
WOOHOO! I just made it to the pot of gold! 😉 Yes it did give me a million tokens with no problems. All I can say is WOW! Thanks GSN! YOU ROCK! Thank You!
GSNAngel on March 12, 2014 at 6:10 pm said:
Yay! Congratulations!
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Is lack of whitespace a sign of a cargo cult programmer? [closed]
Eric Lippert has written about cargo cult programming, and Steve McConnell has tackled the subject from a Software Engineering point of view.
Eric provides a fairly succinct description:
They understood the form but not the content. There are lots of cargo cult programmers -- programmers who understand what the code does, but not how it does it. Therefore, they cannot make meaningful changes to the program. They tend to proceed by making random changes, testing, and changing again until they manage to come up with something that works.
This isn't to say that cargo cult programmers are bad, per se, just that they approach coding differently than others. Their goal is to get things done; not understand why the code is doing something. This Programmers question discusses formatting and "sloppy programmers", but it's different in that it doesn't focus on whitespace and it's clear the programmers are considered bad.
Much has been written on Programmers about using comments as well as the use of whitespace.
The general acceptance is to use comments to explain "why not what" and to use whitespace to separate out logical constructs within the code. To borrow from traditional writing, whitespace provides paragraphs of text to read instead of facing a wall of text. It separates out key concepts.
I'm in the middle of re-factoring some code originally written by a cargo cult programmer, and one of the challenges I have encountered is consistent lack of whitespace to indicate context or concepts within the program. Looking over the code, it's clear to me the developer didn't understand the why or the context behind the task they were assigned. Ignoring the incorrect copy & paste issues, the code just doesn't read well because of disjointed flow amongst statements.
I realize that use of whitespace is biased by the original language that someone first learns, but I can't help but wonder if "illogical" use of or lack of use of whitespace is an indicator of a cargo cult programmer.
My question: -- Is there a correlation between not using whitespace correctly and the odds of the person being a cargo cult programmer?
I realize my question is subjective, but I think it falls into the good subjective category because this question is best answered with a "why" type answer rooted in experience and / or potentially some amount of research. Likewise, I believe there is an answer to the question, and I have focused the question on identifying if there is a correlation while avoiding any potential ranting.
In my question, I am using the broader definition of cargo cult programming as defined by Eric. Cargo Cult Programmers mix and match forms because the snippet they took appears to solve the problem at hand. Yet they do not understand why the sections they copied resolve the issue. In this context, I don't see Cargo Cult Programming as attempting to imitate another person's style, but rather just trying to "fix" whatever the problem at hand is with whatever code they can find.
coding-style whitespace
GlenH7♦GlenH7
closed as primarily opinion-based by Robert Harvey♦, Bart van Ingen Schenau, gbjbaanb, Dynamic, jwenting May 14 '14 at 7:16
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
It's an indication of inexperience. Cargo-Cult Programming is something else; it's attempting to appear that you know what you're doing by emulating the form of other people's programs, but not the function. Lack of whitespace is not cargo cult, because you're not trying to imitate someone else's good style. It's not even cult, unless he's hanging out with black hats. – Robert Harvey♦ May 13 '14 at 15:55
@RobertHarvey - When someone copies two separate if statements and nests one of them without indentation, it would make me wonder if they knew what they were doing. – JeffO May 13 '14 at 17:53
@JeffO: Yes, that's what I said. :) – Robert Harvey♦ May 13 '14 at 17:57
@JeffO some people are just lazy and don't take pride in their work. – gbjbaanb May 13 '14 at 18:46
I work with a lot of highly-educated people who write a lot of programs, but are not software engineers. They are full of what we call bad habits. Sometimes I'm able to nudge them into writing stuff that's readable. It's not a concern that they're used to considering. They tend to smile at us with all our pseudo-religions, but when they have to maintain their own code over years, they start to see the value of indentation, spacing, meaningful names, not using the same variable for multiple pusposes, etc. etc. – Mike Dunlavey May 13 '14 at 19:54
I would say there's a correlation but not necessarily causation. People who have difficulty understanding the meaning behind a program also tend to have difficulty seeing how whitespace enhances other people's understanding of that meaning.
The same effect is seen in prose. People who have trouble coherently grouping their thoughts also tend to see little value in separating those groupings with paragraphs.
It's possible for technically solid code to be very poorly formatted, but in general you can assume programmers' formatting skills are commensurate with the rest of their programming skills. I've seen a few exceptions, mostly with programmers who have worked alone for many years, or naturally very talented programmers straight out of school.
Whether poorly formatted code confirms a cargo-cult mentality or not doesn't change the result. It makes you trust the code less, so even if you fix the whitespace you will be on the lookout for other problems, instead of believing the code does what it says it does. In other words, if you want your code to be taken seriously, it needs to look nice.
Karl BielefeldtKarl Bielefeldt
To keep within the story of the Cargo Cult, this would be like someone who writes code that does "Some Amazing Thing" and thinks hoards of programmers will contribute to this open source project even though the code itself is poorly formatted. Everyone else gets tons of contributors and my app is just as amazing as theirs.
How many people will look at this and not even bother? Maybe someone with some time on their hands will put in all the white space and that will get the project some traction. it leaves a lot of doubt about the lead developer. Who knows, maybe this code was copied from somewhere else and put into Word.
There are some who don't think formatting matters especially in "this" case. Good programmers format without even thinking about it, so there isn't even a drop in productivity.
A good carpenter touches a piece of material the fewest number of times as necessary: cut a small piece off a board, throw it in the scrap bin and not on the floor only to have to pick it up and throw it away later.
Not necessarily. As you mentioned, whitespace is biased by their "natural" programming language. However, I've also noticed some developers seem to have some kind of strange aversion to scrolling down to read more code.
I work with a developer who is not a cargo cult programmer, but does use far less whitespace than I find readable (or, if you ask him, would say that I use excessive white space). He codes using vim, often with several windows open for reference as he's working. As a result, he tends to prefer smaller windows, but still wants to be able to see more than a few lines of code in the window. The result is a bare minimum of whitespace in anything he's written.
At my last job, code ran on for as long as it took to type everything, with no line-wrapping whatsoever. Instead, you'd have to constantly scroll to the right to see what all was going on. I'm not sure why, but in every instance the people responsible weren't cargo cult programmers. Personally, I think it speaks more to a lack of style guidelines than it does anything else.
Eric HydrickEric Hydrick
I would not view lack of vertical whitespace as any kind of indication.
I would view excessive (in my opinion) vertical whitespace as an indication that the programmer was not as experienced as he might have thought he was.
Research going back decades demonstrates beyond reasonable doubt that programmer comprehension is limited by what he can see at one glance, without scrolling or turning pages. Once scrolling, or page changing, becomes necessary, programmer comprehension drops dramatically.
This is also why larger monitors are so strongly desirable.
Whitespace is best used very sparingly. If you don't need it, don't throw it in. If you do need it, consider whether reworking/refactoring might not be a better option.
John R. StrohmJohn R. Strohm
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An election winning strategy for Jeremy Corbyn in the wake of the Euros
Another Europe is Possible (AEIP) published a model resolution on Labour List today.
I'm not sure AEIP hit the right tone
Here is my rapid rewrite:
Transform Britain, transform Europe
Following the results of the European Parliamentary elections, Labour has reflected.
It is clear there are more voters in favour of Remaining in the European Union, than leaving – the reverse of the ill-fated referendum promoted by our political opponents in 2016.
Now as then the real division in society is not between those who voted Leave and Remain, but between the many and the few.
What we in the Labour Party now recognise is that there is no Brexit capable of addressing the issues that matter to people.
We need a general election to deliver a radical Labour government – able to tackle austerity both here and, with our sister parties, in Europe.
If the UK were to leave the EU with No Deal as sought by the majority of Conservatives both in parliament and the country, austerity will not end. Instead, we face years of negotiations and trade deals that deregulate our economy in the interests of the few, making it much harder to deliver our radical manifesto.
We can all see now that Brexit is a Tory project, and Labour opposes it. It would mean a victory for the nationalist right, and is a threat to our rights, jobs, NHS, public services and the fight against climate change.
But we also accept our responsibility for supporting the EU Referendum Act and agreeing to respect the outcome in 2016. It was a mistake.
We can only answer insecurity and exploitation with hope and solidarity to bring the country together. We will rebuild communities with investment, expand common ownership, boost wages and union rights, and challenge the narratives of the nationalist right. Free movement is a workers’ right which we will defend.
The Leave vote is more than three years old, and there is no clear democratic mandate for any Brexit settlement. The democratic imperative now is for the people to have the final say. Labour will back Remain in that public vote.
Labour is an internationalist party, with a duty to challenge the far right. We will campaign for a Europe-wide Green New Deal, levelling up of wages, democratising European institutions, ending Fortress Europe, and an international strategy to tax the rich and corporations.
What is critical now is how to maximise our chances of securing a vote of no-confidence (VNC) in the Tories as soon as their new leader is elected and asked by HM to form a new government (if not before). A VNC has no chance unless we are unequivocally for a Confirmatory Vote and ready to campaign to Remain and win a GE to tackle austerity in government. Mealy mouthed words about the quirks of the Euro-elections will wreck any chance of re-fixing the idea in the minds of voters that Labour is a party of government.
If Seumas Milne is incapable of drafting the appropriate words then he should be sacked.
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Story - Tal's Arrival
Tal's Arrival
Tal sighed, he had been told that he would need to explain again to these people. They were responsible for all the major monetary transactions within this region of space. If he was going to be paid, they would be the ones paying. He took a deep breath and spoke into the real-time translator.
'Sirs, some of the details are beyond me though it has been explained that there was some sort of spatial rift in your region of space, caused I believe by the actions of a faction called the Detinus Republic. While I have no idea who they are or even how they did such a thing, there were repercussions in the Corewards Arm - the region of space from where I came. It was detected as a change in resonance across the public navigational frequencies. It was most strongest in the star system Discordia - so called because it has a reputation for peculiar subspace effects.
'During my investigations I was able to pick up what you refer to as subspace static and gain access to your public navigational protocols from which I was able to arrive in the star system Solo. '
'You tell us you represent a faction called the HarCop League of Merchants.' The interviewers looked concerned though eager. 'Who are they and how much territory do they claim? We need to determine if they are a threat.'
'Ah, no, they are not a threat, in fact officially they are no more. Yes I was one of their merchants, but now I am a Free Lancer. I will not bore you with the details as I am sure you have a greater understanding of galactic economics than a humble merchant captain. Suffice to say the League arose as two worlds separated by only a few light years discovered each other and helped each other's research until finally they could reach each other. The League was a privately sponsored enterprise with a monopoly on space travel. They traded between the two systems exchanging significant numbers of civilians then as investment swelled set out to discover new worlds to colonise.
'The premise was simple, borrow from investors to create a colony of civilians on a new world, provide them with the necessary infrastructure to start producing exports and then trade between the new colony and the home systems. It failed. They pushed too far too fast and eventually investors started to worry about repayments as the League had been far too optimistic on the cost and investment turnaround period. Recession swept the Arm and many small colonies declared independence while captains and crew, long without pay started to undertake private contracts - some somewhat nefarious - in their desperation.
'This sirs is why the Corewards Arm holds so much potential for you and the people you represent. We have many small isolated colonies in need of trade, we have too few ships to cope with demand. Yes I understand your fear about pirates but then your ships are vastly superior to anything that has been developed in our region of space. At worst they could prove a nuisance.
'So sirs are we agreed - you grant me the commerce protocols and the sum which I have calculated to be $1.5 million and I will transfer our public navigational protocols, giving you access to more than 30 star systems including our two Home Systems.'
'And the rest - what about the other systems you mentioned in the report?' queried on the interviewers.
'On the subject of the other systems, I cannot help you, I'm sorry. I was only a small cog in the League's engine and my knowledge extended only along the branch terminating in Discordia. Other members spoke of star systems along the other branches. I think that there may well be more than a hundred star systems - though even that number may be being a little conservative.'
Following the interview in the back rooms of Balmoral the two bankers reviewed the information. 'Well, it seems that we must pay the fellow - what choice do we have? War is raging through public space and though we keep hearing rumours of new frontiers the affiliations show little inclination to make them public. With new frontiers comes new markets and new markets means more wages and greater flow of stellars through the Extra-galactic Economic Monopoly. Even as we debate this there have been no less than three minor affiliations petitioning us for early access even though we have not officially confirmed the existence of this starcaptain from the Corewards Arm. Sanction the transfer and as soon as the navigational protocols have been confirmed, make them public then we can work on getting access to the others.'
'What about these other systems he referred to? How do we propose handling them?'
'We will send a delegation to their homeworld and whatever anyone else offers, we will more than match - think about it, if one faction has access we will be lucky to see a few stellars, if everybody has access, they will be falling over each other to ensure that they have troops on the ground and in orbital platforms - and every extra troop is another stellar passing through our commercial protocols. Cynical know, but it's what we do.'
'Agreed. It's looking promising. This year I intend to give myself a nice fat bonus. We might even take a trip to Hannahannas.'
'You'd take your wife to the Pleasure Pits?'
'As far as she is concerned I will be attending a rather dull meeting with the Kastorian Junta. I was referring to my new secretary.'
'Felini isn't she? Is it true, you know?'
'All of it...'
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Large predators once hunted to near-extinction are showing up in unexpected places
by Duke University
Large predators are being found in places they haven't been seen before, like on beaches and in backyards. They are rebounding from near-extinction and spreading out, says Duke research. Credit: Brian Silliman, Duke University
Alligators on the beach. Killer whales in rivers. Mountain lions miles from the nearest mountain.
In recent years, sightings of large predators in places where conventional wisdom says they "shouldn't be" have increased, in large part because local populations, once hunted to near-extinction, are rebounding—thanks to conservation.
Many observers have hypothesized that as these populations recover the predators are expanding their ranges and colonizing new habitats in search of food.
A Duke University-led paper published today in the journal Current Biology suggests otherwise.
It finds that, rather than venturing into new and alien habitats for the first time, alligators, sea otters and many other large predators—marine and terrestrial species alike—are re-colonizing ecosystems that used to be prime hunting grounds for them before humans decimated their populations and well before scientists started studying them.
"We can no longer chock up a large alligator on a beach or coral reef as an aberrant sighting," said Brian Silliman, Rachel Carson Associate Professor of Marine Conservation Biology at Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment. "It's not an outlier or short-term blip. It's the old norm, the way it used to be before we pushed these species onto their last legs in hard-to-reach refuges. Now, they are returning."
By synthesizing data from recent scientific studies and government reports, Silliman and his colleagues found that alligators, sea otters, river otters, gray whales, gray wolfs, mountain lions, orangutans and bald eagles, among other large predators, may now be as abundant or more abundant in "novel" habitats than in traditional ones.
Their successful return to ecosystems and climatic zones long considered off-limits or too stressful for them upends one of the most widely held paradigms of large animal ecology, Silliman said.
"The assumption, widely reinforced in both the scientific and popular media, is that these animals live where they live because they are habitat specialists. Alligators love swamps; sea otters do best in saltwater kelp forests; orangutans need undisturbed forests; marine mammals prefer polar waters. But this is based on studies and observations made while these populations were in sharp decline. Now that they are rebounding, they're surprising us by demonstrating how adaptable and cosmopolitan they really are," Silliman said.
For instance, marine species such as sting rays, sharks, shrimps, horseshoe crabs and manatees now make up 90 percent of alligators' diet when they're in seagrass or mangrove ecosystems, showing that gators adapt very well to life in a saltwater habitat.
The unanticipated adaptability of these returning species presents exciting new conservation opportunities, Silliman stressed.
"It tells us these species can thrive in a much greater variety of habitats. Sea otters, for instance, can adapt and thrive if we introduce them into estuaries that don't have kelp forests. So even if kelp forests disappear because of climate change, the otters won't," he said. "Maybe they can even live in rivers. We will find out soon enough."
As top predators return, the habitats they re-occupy also see benefits, he said. For instance, introducing sea otters to estuarine seagrass beds helps protect the beds from being smothered by epiphytic algae that feed on excess nutrient runoff from inland farms and cities. The otters do this by eating Dungeness crabs, which otherwise eat too many algae-grazing sea slugs that form the bed's front line of defense.
"It would cost tens of millions of dollars to protect these beds by re-constructing upstream watersheds with proper nutrient buffers," Silliman said, "but sea otters are achieving a similar result on their own, at little or no cost to taxpayers."
Sea otters promote recovery of seagrass beds
More information: "Are the Ghosts of Nature's Past Haunting Ecology Today?" Brian R. Silliman, Brent B. Hughes, Lindsay C. Gaskins, Qiang He, M. Tim Tinker, Andrew Read, James Nifong and Rick Stepp. Current Biology, May 7, 2018. doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2018.04.002
Journal information: Current Biology
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Citation: Large predators once hunted to near-extinction are showing up in unexpected places (2018, May 7) retrieved 19 July 2019 from https://phys.org/news/2018-05-large-predators-near-extinction-unexpected.html
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GET RID OF ALL PREDATORS. We will have Plenty of Meat for Food & Biofuel.
Don't fall for SILLY Ecosystem Talk; Keep Atmosphere Pollution free, YES ! That's for sure is ESSENTIAL !
So in other words the polar bears will be fine?
Bride whose arm was ripped off by crocodile speaks of 'miracle' escape as the 8ft predator is shot dead Telegraph.co.uk 59m ago
Crocodile attacks tourists canoeing in Zambezi River From Zimbabwe NewsDay 7h ago
Predators of Humans have no place on this Land ! Leopard snatches and eats Toddler at Queen Elizabeth National park !
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UKCatFan
wow... it is almost like you are seeing evolution taking place before your very eyes...
Who would have ever thought that an animal could adapt its behavior to take advantage of new opportunities? (In case you cannot figure it out, yes this is sarcasm!)
it goes to show why Gun was Constitutional Right in 1776, not to protect from fellow humans. So, hereafter, if a Missing Person Photo appears on the pamphlet, it was into the Stomach of a Predator, WoW !
Shakescene21
This could be a good trend so long as predators retain their fear of humans. If humans try to befriend or feed these predators they can lose their fear of people, Once these animals lose their fear of people they will eventually will eat some of us and will be killed.
So the kindest thing we can do to any of these predators that show up in our yards is to non-lethally attack and scare them.
Geni-us
Judging by the comments our species is devolving.
Natriarchy
The human species is an example of when you remove an animal's predators. I welcome their return!
Zzzzzzzz
No, the ones that survive will adapt, by turning back into the Grizzlies they were once an offshoot of....
joel in oakland
Get rid of predators? Umm... guess who's the planet's top predator.
You really ought to get that narcolepsy thing treated
EnricM
Are you sure they belong to the same species?
Hueight
It's not the narcolepsy it's the cataplexy.
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The Press Release:
This year sees one of the most iconic record labels in the world, Decca Records, turn 90 years old. Since its formation, on February 28, 1929, Decca has burgeoned from a prosperous British company to a fully-fledged international powerhouse – quickly earning the title as ‘The Supreme Record Company’ – a statement that resonates stronger than ever 90 years on. Decca has been the home to countless legendary musicians from Luciano Pavarotti to David Bowie, Dame Vera Lynn to Bing Crosby, Tom Jones to Billie Holiday, The Rolling Stones to Mantovani and is now providing the platform for a new generation of ambitious artists at the forefront of their scenes – names such as Andrea Bocelli, Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Gregory Porter, who continue to represent the label’s cultural legacy.
Throughout 2019, Decca will be celebrating its nine decades of excellence, marking the occasion with:
• The Supreme Record Company: The Story Of Decca Records 1929-2019 Book: A lavishly illustrated, first comprehensive history of the label.
• Pavarotti Feature Film: A milestone full-length documentary directed by Ron Howard telling the true story of Decca’s global superstar.
• V&A Event: London’s prestigious V&A opens its doors to Decca on Sunday, May 5th (as part of the V&A Performance Festival 2019) for a day of family fun and music.
• A Return to Decca’s Lost Recording Studio: Decca’s West Hampstead studios, a hidden historical gem, will open again in July for just a few nights, offering an array of different activities, from one-off performances to unseen artworks and exhibitions.
• Reissues and Rarities: 90 physical and digital releases that embrace the spirit of the label. The first Friday of every month for the whole of 2019 will be ‘Decca Day’ with a new release.
• Performances: A unique series of concerts in London, Berlin and Paris throughout 2019. Decca 90 will also be celebrated at key UK arts and music festivals such as Love Supreme, all four Cheltenham events and Village Green.
• Record Store Day 2019 (13 April): A series of exclusive vinyl releases for this global celebration of independent record shops.
• Rare David Bowie Videos: Six Deram-era clips restored to 1080 HD by the UMC team to be released monthly from 8 March.
• Radio: Two programmes on BBC Radio 2 (available globally on the BBC Sounds app) that chart 20 of the most iconic Decca recordings of all time.
• Podcasts: 45 unique 90-second podcasts – 45 RPM (Recorded Podcast Moments) that outline key aspects of the label’s history, to appear on thr website at the close.
Decca has always been more than just a label: it was also a major innovator in recorded sound – its name originates from the Decca Dulcephone portable gramophone, one of the first of its kind, and the label’s revolutionary work in developing radar with the Decca Navigator System had a significant impact during the Second World War.
When Decca took the giant steps forward in recorded sound post-war, it ushered in a truly golden era for classical music. Decca created by far the finest opera catalogue the record world has ever seen, thanks to the contributions of such wonderful singers as Luciano Pavarotti and Joan Sutherland, and large-scale projects like the first complete Ring cycle. As Decca turns 90, the label is also celebrating major milestones for some of its most distinguished artists: Renée Fleming approaches 25 years on Decca; Cecilia Bartoli reaches 30 years; and Riccardo Chailly celebrates an incredible 40 years. These long-lasting relationships are testament to the label’s dedication and ongoing support for its artists. This commitment continues with the present generation of top classical stars including Nicola Benedetti, Miloš Karadagli?, Jess Gillam and Sheku Kanneh-Mason.
The label’s legacy for spoken word, poetry and comedy records is unsurpassed, for example its recordings with Spike Milligan. Other Decca pioneers such as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Bill Haley, Tommy Steele, The Goons, Benjamin Britten, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore and bandleader Ted Heath all paved the way for future generations in their respective fields.
Now, in the 21st century, Decca continues to go from strength to strength. Last year alone, the label had a No.1 album with Andrea Bocelli, helped teenage cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason sell 100,000 albums worldwide, assisted Buddy Holly’s return to the UK Top 10, and saw Hollywood superstar Jeff Goldblum top the UK Jazz Charts with his debut record.
Part of Universal Music Group, Decca is not only home to some of the world’s biggest and best acts in music, but has served as the official label partner to three Royal Weddings, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics.
“Decca Records has been the soundtrack to many historical and cultural moments, a truly unique brand with a truly unique identity,” reflects Decca president, Rebecca Allen. “Even now, as we celebrate our 90th anniversary, we continue to push the boundaries; to seek out artists who are distinctive, who stand out from the crowd, artists that will continue to define our label for the next nine decades.”
Back in the summer of 1929, a national advert in Melody Maker magazine issued the following prediction about a fledgling label: “All record lovers will be talking about Decca Records”. Fast forward to 2019 and people are still talking about Decca as it now celebrates its 90th anniversary.
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Piercing Ken Thoughts: I’ve posted the celebratory news here on “The Chronicles” but if I get stuff relating to the legendary Rolling Stones and David Bowie, those items will be served up over on PiercingMetal.com since I’ve reviewed their stuff over there in the past. Congratulations to Decca Records on hitting such a milestone birthday. Let the celebrations commence ?
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Sam Valdacchino with a black eye. Photo: Tex Reeks
An elderly man has been attacked by two males while setting up a fruit and vegetable stall in the early hours of Saturday morning along Mandurah’s Smart Street Mall.
Sam Baldacchino was unpacking produce with his wife when they were allegedly confronted by the two.
Mr Baldacchino said the men took fruit and vegetables from various crates and smashed them.
One of the offenders then began to approach his wife and said “horrible words”, sentences Mr Baldacchino couldn’t bring himself to repeat.
The retiree said he had to step in to protect her.
That’s when Mr Baldacchino was hit with an apple in the eye.
“I lost it and then I went after him,” he told Skeer Media.
“As I turned my face to him he threw an apple at me. I didn’t expect it.
“[It] hit me right in the eyes and when I fell on the floor, he hit me in my head.”
Mr Baldacchino said he was kicked in the head by the offender.
“Blood was coming out left right and centre,” he said.
Mr Baldacchino said more needed to be done to stop anti-social behaviour along the Smart Street Mall.
“It’s a big, big issue. They wait for the police to go away or wait for the security to go away. It’s uncontrollable,” he said.
Mr Baldacchino said there need to be harsher penalties for the behaviour he endured.
“They should change the law and punish the people who do stupid things,” he said.
“Harsher penalties – that’s the only way.”
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Lazy Caturday Reads: So Much Winning!
Posted: December 22, 2018 | Author: bostonboomer | Filed under: Foreign Affairs, morning reads, U.S. Politics | Tags: Afghanistan, Bob Corker, Donald Trump, iran, James Mattis, Russia, Syria, Turkey |42 Comments
Good Morning!!
Trump threw a tantrum and forced a partial government shutdown that will force some government employees to work with out pay and others to be furloughed without pay. Merry Xmas from the fake “president.”
The Washington Post Editorial Board: Trump’s shutdown stunt is an act of needless stupidity.
As it became apparent Friday that no agreement could be reached on a stopgap spending measure, President Trump warned that a shutdown would “last for a very long time.” Affected is about a third of the government workforce — about 800,000 employees — in key departments, including Homeland Security, State and Justice. Because of the weekend and upcoming Christmas holidays, the impacts of a shutdown may not immediately be felt, but there should be no mistake that curtailment of these government agencies will impose costs across Washington and the country.
That seemed to be of little matter to Mr. Trump, who last week boasted he would be “proud” to shut down the government, glad to “take the mantle. I will be the one to shut it down.” He changed his tune on Friday in trying to shift the blame to Democrats for not going along with his demand for money to build a border wall he once promised would be financed by Mexico. Nothing better illustrates the needless stupidity of the shutdown than Mr. Trump’s claim to be taking a stand for border security when one of the agencies being caught up is Customs and Border Protection.
Any doubt that it is politics — not principle — driving Mr. Trump was erased when he flip-flopped this week on the stopgap spending bill. He signaled he would sign on to a measure, passed by both House and Senate, without wall funding, but then buckled to criticism from the conservative media.
The likes of Sean Hannity, Ann Coulter, and Rush Limbaugh are determining Trump’s domestic policies. His foreign policy are being run out of Moscow and Istanbul and he is being celebrated by the Kremlin, Iran, and the Taliban for his decisions to pull troops out of Syria and Afghanistan.
Julia David at The Daily Beast: Russia Gloats: ‘Trump Is Ours Again.’
The Kremlin is awash with Christmas gifts from Washington, D.C. and every move by the Trump administration seems to add to that perception. On Wednesday, appearing on the Russian state TV show “The Evening with Vladimir Soloviev,” Director of the Moscow-based Center for Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies Semyon Bagdasarov said that the U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis is “struggling to keep up” with the flurry of unexpected decisions by the U.S. President Donald Trump. The news that Mattis decided to step down sent shock waves across the world, being interpreted as “a dangerous signal” by America’s allies.
Meanwhile, the Mattis departure is being cheered in Russia. Konstantin Kosachev, head of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Upper House of the Russian Parliament, has said that “the departure of James Mattis is a positive signal for Russia, since Mattis was far more hawkish on Russia and China than Donald Trump.” Kosachev opined that Trump apparently considered his own agenda in dealing with Russia, China and America’s allies to be “more important than keeping James Mattis at his post,” concluding: “That’s an interesting signal, and a more positive one” for Russia.
Jubilation was even more apparent on Russia’s state television, which adheres closely to the Kremlin’s point of view. The host of the Russian state TV show “60 Minutes,” Olga Skabeeva asserted: “Secretary of Defense Mattis didn’t want to leave Syria, so Trump fired him. They are leaving Syria.”
The Washington Post: U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria is ‘a dream come true for the Iranians.’
BEIRUT — One of the biggest winners of President Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria will be Iran, which can now expand its reach across the Middle East with Washington’s already waning influence taking another hit.
The abrupt reversal of U.S. policy regarding its small military presence in a remote but strategically significant corner of northeastern Syria has stunned U.S. allies, many of whom were counting on the Trump administration’s seemingly tough posture on Iran to reverse extensive gains made by Tehran in recent years.
Instead, the withdrawal of troops opens the door to further Iranian expansion, including the establishment of a land corridor from Tehran to the Mediterranean that will enhance Iran’s ability to directly challenge Israel. It also throws in doubt Washington’s ability to sustain its commitment to other allies in the region and could drive many of them closer to Russia, an Iranian ally, analysts say.
“This is a dream come true for the Iranians,” said Riad Kahwaji, who heads the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis, a defense consultancy in Dubai. “No longer will Iran take the Trump administration seriously. It’s an isolationist administration, it will no longer pose a threat, and Iran will become bolder in its actions because they know this administration is more bark than bite.”
NBC News: Taliban greets Pentagon’s withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan with cries of victory.
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — News that the White House had ordered the Pentagon to draw up plans for a troop withdrawal from Afghanistan provoked widespread criticism that the move would kneecap efforts to broker a peace deal to end America’s longest war.
But there was one group on Friday celebrating the reports — the Taliban.
Senior members told NBC News the news was a clear indication they were on the verge of victory.
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“The 17-year-long struggle and sacrifices of thousands of our people finally yielded fruit,” said a senior Taliban commander from Afghanistan’s Helmand province. “We proved it to the entire world that we defeated the self-proclaimed world’s lone super power.”
“We are close to our destination,” added the commander, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the group’s leadership had prohibited members from talking to the media about current events. He added that all field commanders had also been told to intensify training efforts to capture four strategic provinces in the run up to the next round of talks between the U.S. and Taliban, which are expected in January.
Are you tired of winning yet?
The Syria pullout has “Thwarted ‘Major’ Operation Targeting ISIS,” according to Bob Corker. From The Daily Beast:
The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee revealed on Friday that the U.S. military was planning a “major clearing operation” targeting ISIS before President Donald Trump decided abruptly this weekto withdraw U.S. forces from Syria.
“One thing that hasn’t been reported is, we were six weeks away from a major clearing operation that has been planned for a long time. I got briefed on this a year ago—with ISIS in the Euphrates River Valley,” Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) said Friday on Capitol Hill, referring to the area where ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is believed to be hiding.
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Trump’s decision, which at least partly led to the resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, has rattled congressional Republicans, who have questioned the wisdom of withdrawing from Syria before ISIS is fully eradicated. In defending his decision, Trump claimed that the extremist caliphate has been defeated, but Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), a top Trump ally, called that claim “fake news,” and said America’s adversaries will benefit from Trump’s order.
I’ll wrap this up with three opinion pieces:
Dana Millbank at The Washington Post: It’s official. We lost the Cold War.
Perhaps the timing of George H.W. Bush’s death last month was merciful. This way he didn’t have to see America lose the Cold War.
Bush presided over the Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991. But the triumph he and others earned with American blood and treasure over 71 years, defeating the Soviet Union and keeping its successor in check, has been squandered by President Trump in just two.
Trump’s unraveling of the post-war order accelerated this week when he announced a willy-nilly pullout from Syria, leaving in the lurch scores of allies who participated in the campaign against the Islamic State, throwing our Kurdish partners to the wolves, isolating Israel, and giving Russia and Iran free rein in the Middle East. Then word emerged that Trump is ordering another hasty withdrawal, from Afghanistan. Trump’s defense secretary, retired Gen. Jim Mattis, resigned in protest of the president’s estrangement of allies and emboldening of Russia and China.
The TV series “The Man in the High Castle” imagines a world in which Nazis won World War II. But we don’t need an alternative-history show to imagine a Soviet victory in the Cold War. We have Trump.
David Rothkop at The Daily Beast: Mattis’ Message to the World: Trump Is Out of Control. The gist:
Mattis, who took his duty very seriously, came to the conclusion that the value of such checks was now gone. Repeatedly—in Helsinki with Putin, in Singapore with Kim, in his defense of Saudi Arabia’s murderous crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, in his attacks on the FBI and the intelligence community, in his rejection of facts obvious to all—Trump has shown he cannot be controlled from within the administration.
Now, we can expect even worse. The checks on his relations with Putin within the administration are gone. The experienced hands are few and far between and the policy process is non-existent, the most dysfunctional in U.S. history—which suits both Trump and Bolton. Bolton and Pompeo, Iran hawks and apologists for the Saudis, the Israelis, and other Gulf states, will have more freedom. Relations with the military, already bad, will sour. Stephen Miller will gain stronger control over our border and immigration policies which suggests more human rights abuses are ahead. Our allies will have few champions and even less trust in the administration.
All this will happen because today Trump’s most highly regarded aide sent a message to the world and in particular to those responsible for presidential oversight on Capitol Hill. The president is not only outside the mainstream in his thinking, he is out of control. The man who controls the world’s most powerful military and the resources of the world’s richest government, is beyond assistance, beyond redemption, beyond influence other than by our enemies and his greed and narcissism.
Susan Glasser at the New Yorker: The Year in Trump Freakouts.
President Trump is ending the year as he began it: outraging Washington with a Twitter diktat, one that was cheered in Moscow and jeered on Capitol Hill. On Wednesday morning, the city awoke to an unexpected Presidential announcement that Trump was unilaterally pulling American forces out of Syria, despite having agreed this fall that U.S. troops would remain on the ground there indefinitely. Trump portrayed the decision as both a final victory over the Islamic State, which had overtaken much of the country from the Russia-supported regime of the Syrian dictator, Bashar al-Assad, and the fulfillment of a campaign promise to exit the Middle East. A full-scale bipartisan freakout ensued, culminating late Thursday with the long-awaited, long-feared news that Defense Secretary Jim Mattis would join the procession of Trump officials calling it quits. Was it a direct result of the abrupt about-face on Syria? “I believe it is right for me to step down from my position,” Mattis wrote in his resignation letter to the President, “because you have the right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with yours.” What we do know is that all the chaos at year’s end is a powerful reminder that the manner in which the President operates is so outside of any normal parameters for governing, so disdainful of process, and so heedless of consequences that his decisions don’t resolve crises so much as create them.
It is, of course, possible to have a reasonable policy debate over whether U.S. forces belong in Syria, given the military’s small footprint (about two thousand troops), the haziness of American objectives, and the fact that there is no political appetite for an expanded intervention in the country’s long-running civil war. But it is not possible with Trump. The retired Admiral James Stavridis, the former commander of nato forces, called the President’s decision “geopolitically the worst move I have seen from this Administration.” Others disagreed, seeing in Trump’s move a disaster in process that otherwise resembled President Barack Obama’s desire to withdraw from the endless conflicts of the Middle East. “Trump is very capable of doing intelligent things in very stupid ways,” Ian Bremmer, the head of the geopolitical-analysis firm the Eurasia Group, said in an interview with CBS on Thursday morning.
It is hard to get past the stupid, though.
It certainly is “hard to get past the stupid” with Trump. I haven’t even scratched the surface of today’s news. What stories are you following? Please share.
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bostonboomer says:
McGurk has been a high ranking US representative in the region since the Bush admin https://t.co/IphJM9ln8X
— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) December 22, 2018
1. Days after Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis resigns, Brett McGurk, the top diplomat leading the fight against ISIS, turns in his resignation letter, saying he cannot carry out Trump’s policy of withdrawing from Syria. https://t.co/1IDWJrQebB
— Rukmini Callimachi (@rcallimachi) December 22, 2018
Joanelle says:
It’s curious how his timing is always perfect for the ‘bad guys.’ Hmm, could he be a manchuian candidate, sent to destroy and doom he US?
That was a rhetorical question, right? Because of course he is.
BREAKING: Trump has discussed firing Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell as his frustration has intensified after this week’s interest-rate increase and months of stock-market losses.
Advisers close to Trump aren’t convinced he will try to do it, but say he wants to.
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) December 22, 2018
I never even knew that was possible … but thankfully, the Board of Governors is still there.
oh and all of this officially makes us a Zimbabwe level banana republic … politicizing the Fed will really fuck with the financial markets and the value of the dollar because it creates inflation expectations.
Once he really messes with people’s — in which I generously include Congresscritters’ — portfolios, shit may get real.
Although the problem with waiting for the crazy to hit your personal wallet is that it could well already be too late.
This is all bad news for those of us hoing to retire soon. Oh but we’re just the little people.
I should have been more clear: you personal wallet when it’s well-padded and you’re rich…
Pat Johnson says:
When will it end? Who will finally end it? What happens next?
America and our allies cannot bear much more of this ignorance and insanity. We are in the hands of unqualified lunatics holding a disregard for the US Constitution. There is absolutely no integrity in this administration. We are at such risk here.
Anyway, I will be out of town for several days so I am wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in advance
Hoping 2019 brings us something good for once.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Pat. I hope Trump won’t decide to blow up the world just yet.
Have a Merry Christmas, Pat and a wonderful 2019!
“Dammit Frank, they said slat barriers, not cat barriers!” pic.twitter.com/3AsMZj6jNh
— Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) December 22, 2018
hahahaha too funny
The cat pictures are wonderful. I just lost my 16-year old Himalayan, Shane, in September. He succumbed to kidney failure after a bout with hyperthyroidism, which we cured with radiation (long story). Anyway my himmie was seal-point with a natural face, not the flat Persian face. Himalayans are absolutely gorgeous and so loyal and loving. Very peaceful placid cats with Persian temperament.
He’s the only one I had that never fought with the others. My beautiful movie star. ❤
So sad about your cat. Himalayans are gorgeous.
So sorry about the loss of your furfriend. The are lovely cats–I don’t like those flat-face types either. Gentle hugs for you.
Mattis is out, and Blackwater is back: ‘We are coming’
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2018/12/21/mattis-is-out-and-blackwater-is-back-we-are-coming/?fbclid=IwAR2qE6gzQg75s2JeLqjXh58AefvfrvpFDec0MZkLxSh35pyYHJM4U2BAmlo
She looks more like a Norwegian Forest Cat to me. Hope you’re feeling better, BB
Trump doesn't understand why it would be hard for people not to have paychecks during Christmas. He assumes that they can just call some sketchy Russians and get a loan when they run out of money — the way he's been doing for the past decade https://t.co/0v5xD6pA6s
— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) December 22, 2018
I have two friends that have been furloughed. They basically live paycheck to paycheck.
Infuriating.
I hope they will be OK. My understanding is that they should have paychecks for at least the previous pay period coming, but then they stop for the time period beginning last night, I suppose. Either way – the unnecessary worry this causes makes me furious.
I like her more and more
Shutdown Proves Once and For All Trump Has No Idea What He's Doing. Anybody with half a critical mind and an attention span longer than a gerbil can figure out that Donald Trump is no master negotiator. https://t.co/voFq8sc1OP
— Deep State Bagels and Lox (@word_34) December 22, 2018
OG says:
I have a daughter now out on furlough. Hope it does not last long. A lot of people are going to be hurt.
On the troops, I believe it is time for us to get our troops out if both Syria and Afghanistan. And the rest of the middle east. And quit supporting Saudia Arabia in their war on Yemen. Sometimes you just have to say enough is enough and get out. There is not and never has been any hope for victory in Afghanistan any more than there was in Viet Nam. Same with Syria. Time to face the facts and leave.
Have a good next week to everyone. And a good new year.
The stupid wars are stupid, no question about that. But making everything even stupider by handing it over to Isis / Taliban / Erdogan / mullahs is NOT the solution.
Once the US got in, the only even partial solution was nation-building. The real thing, not bullshit where you figure out how to suck all the wealth out of a country. In the time they’ve wasted, they could have accomplished a lot for a tenth the spend. But nooo. “We don’t do nation-building” (Donald Rumsfeld, like, 2004.)
There is no possible way we could have done or could now do nation building anywhere in the Middle East. Just not an option. They do not want our nation building help.
Disagree. I spent time in Afghanistan (long ago). When the US first showed up to kick out the Taliban, the Americans were welcomed. Seriously. People lined the roads and passed them flowers. Not a lot of flowers, and with cautious expressions, but there was a desperate hope that maybe things might finally get better.
IF, big if I know and not something the US or anyone else does, but IF the US had, for instance, provided scholarships to women, helped *locals* build schools (not given some fat contract to some fat cat), provided *locals* with assistance to improve hospitals and medical care and, especially, maternity care, then it would have made a real difference.
If things had gotten better, even just a bit, the Afghans are capable of working with even the smallest of hope. I wrote about that once here.
I’m pretty sure the chain of events leading up to the Dump following Erdogan’s orders — which it turns out he didn’t actually want followed literally since he may be smart enough to know it’ll blow the Middle East up (even more) — anyway, the chain of events is that Erdogan has the Khashoggi tapes and something else which likely ties the Dauphin Jared to that mess and to collusion with the Saudi monster Crown Prince.
Erdogan had been threatening to release what he had to get leverage over Trump. And, as we know from watching his behavior with Putin, if you have good blackmail on Trump, he’ll do anything for you.
So my bet is that’s what’s going on here. He’s blowing the Middle East up to protect Ivanka. (I doubt he cares about Jared, but I get the impression Ivanka is the only person in the world, outside of himself, he even knows exists.) The way he’s making a geopolitical and domestic mess out of everything for that isn’t even on his radar. It’s not part of any plan or strategy about anything, except saving himself.
That makes sense.
roofingbird says:
Hmm, that kind of thinking might tie in with why he was pulling all the State Dept out in 24 hours. Too many prying eyes.
Good point. I’d even forgotten that detail.
BB – Buzzfeed still on the Falwell/cabana boy story:
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/aramroston/jerry-falwell-affidavit
There is a picture of Granda at the link – he’s very handsome.
I saw that. It’s still not clear what is going on between them though.
Trump can have his wall#TrumpShutdown #Shutdown#SteelSlatBarrier pic.twitter.com/1ygJgPMWkb
— Mara McEwin (@maramcewin) December 22, 2018
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. Puh-leeeeze. Can haz NOW?
In the end, Mattis could not serve the country as he knew it had to be served. No one could. You can’t serve both Trump and America. Henceforth, govt senior ranks can be filled only by invertebrates, opportunists, schemers, careerists
By @EliotACohen https://t.co/0YHRY4o773
— Alfons López Tena #FBPE (@alfonslopeztena) December 22, 2018
It could be head wasn't screwed on just right. It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight. But we think that the most likely reason of all may have been that his heart was two sizes too small. https://t.co/Vf44qMAj8m
An early look at Saturday's front cover… pic.twitter.com/9sah0EwdBP
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) December 22, 2018
Fixed. pic.twitter.com/MXT8APZSHJ
— ElElegante101 (@skolanach) December 23, 2018
Beautiful cat pics! Thank you, they are so enjoyable.
Trump's supposed Secret Political Genius is overblown (Aaron Blake/Washington Post)
Yemen Has Been a Saudi Prince's War. Now It's His Quagmire. (David D. Kirkpatrick/New York Times)
UK chancellor doesn't rule out future no-confidence vote against Boris Johnson (Iga Lis/Politico)
Muslim cleric who hid Christians during attacks honored in the US (Bukola Adebayo/CNN)
The Squad to Re-Elect President Trump (Paul Curry/Townhall)
Looks Like DoJ Policy Once Again Protected Trump From Being Indicted
Happiest Place on Earth? Meet the Disney Heiress Speaking Out Against Disneyland's Abuse of Workers
96-year-old Roy Englert runs 42-minute 5K to shatter age-group world record
Scarlett Keeling killer sentenced to 10 years' hard labour
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Development of elastomeric isolators to reduce roof bolting machine drilling noise
http://dx.doi.org/10.3397/1.3659660
Noise Control Eng J. 59(6):591-612.
Michael, Robert ; Yantek, David ; Johnson, David ; Ferro, Ernie ; Swope, Chad ;
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Among underground coal miners, hearing loss remains one of the most common occupational illnesses. In response to this problem, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Office of Mine Safety and Health Research (OMSHR) conducts research to reduce the noise emission of underground coal-mining equipment, an example of which is a roof bolting machine. Field studies show that, on average, drilling noise is the most significant contributor to a roof bolting machine operator's noise exposure. NIOSH OMSHR has determined that the drill steel and chuck are the dominant sources of drilling noise. NIOSH OMSHR, Corry Rubber Corporation, and Kennametal, Inc. have developed a bit isolator that breaks the steel-to-steel link between the drill bit and drill steel and a chuck isolator that breaks the mechanical connection between the drill steel and the chuck, thus reducing the noise radiated by the drill steel and chuck, and the noise exposure of the roof bolter operator. This paper documents the evolution of the bit isolator and chuck isolator including various alternative designs which may enhance performance. Laboratory testing confirms that production bit and chuck isolators reduce the A-weighted sound level generated during drilling by 3.7 to 6.6 dB. Finally, this paper summarizes results of a finite element analysis used to explore the key parameters of the drill bit isolator and chuck isolator to understand the impact these parameters have on noise.
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Evaluations of a noise control for roof bolting machines
Azman, A.S.; Yantek, D.S.; Alcorn, L.A.;
Min Eng. 64(12):64-70.
In collaboration with Kennametal Inc. and Corry Rubber Corporation, the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) developed a drill bit isolator to address noise overexposures associated with roof bolting machines in undergro...
Development Of Roof-Bolting Machine Bit And Chuck Isolators For Drilling Noise Reductions
Peterson, Jeffrey Shawn; Kovalchik, Peter G.; Yantek, David;
Among underground coal miners, hearing loss remains one of the most common occupational illnesses. In response, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts research to reduce the noise emission of various underground co...
Noise controls for roof bolting machines - Introduction
Kovalchik, P.; Smith, A.; Matetic, R.; Peterson, J.;
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) classifies hearing loss as a separate illness category. Hearing loss accounted for 11% of all illnesses in 2005 (U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2006a). According to occupational data for coal...
Collapsible drill steel enclosure for reducing roof bolting machine drilling noise
Pittsburgh Research Laboratory (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
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DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 2008–146
"Objective: To reduce operator exposure to drilling noise from roof bolting machines. Background: Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a prevalent occupational illness in the United States. Studies indicate that 70%-90% of miners have NIHL significan...
Results of Noise Measurements from Underground Testing of a Roof Bolting Machine Duty Cycle
Peterson, Jeffrey Shawn; Alcorn, Lynn;
Data collected by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has shown that roof bolting machine (RBM) operators are the second most likely type of underground mining machine operator to be are over exposed to noise, per the MSHA Permissible Ex...
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Star Trek Online's Largest Expansion Yet Unleashes Playable Romulans
R-R-Romulans have r-r-ridges. Perfect World Entertainment's is gearing up to launch the most ambitious Star Trek Online expansion to date in May, giving players tired of making excuses for their Vulcan characters to roleplay space sex a more passionate alternative with Legacy of Romulus. And hey look — Tasha Yar is back!
Or at least Denise Crosby has signed on, reprising her role as Empress Sela, created after her more Federation-minded character was killed off, making Mr. Roboto sad. Crosby will voice Yar's half-Romulan daughter in the expansion, which will see players involved in an uprising against the Tal Shiar regime.
Me? I'm just keen to pilot a Warbird. Never was much of a Romulan fan, but I really dig their rides.
Star Trek Online's Legacy of Romulus expansion hits the free-to-play MMO on May 21.
Star Trek Online Developer Admits the Game's PvP Sucks
While being forthright with his community about the woeful state of Star Trek Online's player-vs-player combat, a developer at Cryptic Studios also admitted to something of a self-fulfilling prophecy: PvP in the game is so bad, no one's participating in it. Participation is so low, the studio has seriously considered removing PvP altogether.
"Something has to be done, PVP cannot stay the way that it is now. We either have to try to save it, or take it out of the game completely," writes Dan Griffis in the game's official forums, adding that right now, he is the only developer currently working on PvP.
But Griffis is going to give this his best shot, warning the community that, "there are big changes coming to PVP, some I think you are going to like, others not so much because no one likes change.
"Some are not going to make a whole lot of sense at the time because you won't be seeing the whole long term plan I have in store for PVP over the course of the next year or so," he adds. And specific complaints in the near-term may go unaddressed because they'll be made moot by a long-term change that's planned. For example, Klingons having access to gear that Federation players don't. "This isn't going to be a problem in the new system since their will not be any [Federation] vs [Klingon] PVP. All PVP in the new system will be cross faction queues."
Nearly every MMO faces criticism of its PvP, making this one of the more thankless jobs in an industry full of them. At least the guy's being straightforward with his community.
Cryptic developer: Star Trek Online PvP is 'fail' [Massively]
MMO Company Hacked in 2010, Just Found out About it Now
Cryptic, the guys behind Star Trek Online and Champions Online, have found out this week that they've been hacked. User details have been stolen, and some "portion of the passwords" present in a database were even cracked. Which is bad. What's worse is that the hack took place in December 2010.
With Cryptic only finding out about this now, that's a long time for hackers to have had access to user's information, especially when Cryptic concedes "If they did [crack password], the first and last name, e-mail address, date of birth (if provided to Cryptic Studios), billing address, and the first six digits and the last four digits of credit cards registered on the site may have been accessed."
What follows is the usual stuff: there's no guarantee your stuff was stolen, change your passwords anyway, etc etc.
IMPORTANT CUSTOMER SERVICE NOTIFICATION REGARDING UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS [Cryptic]
Star Trek Online Free-to-Play Now Open To Everyone
Set your phasers on stupid Trek reference, as Cryptic's Star Trek Online opens its free-to-play docking bay and invites the world inside following a brief subscriber-only period. To see what players get for free, hit up the official Star Trek Online web page.
The Week in Unbelievably Gorgeous Screenshots
Since running a big, enjoyable feature on Duncan Harris, the "video game photographer" behind the website DeadEndThrills, I've been sharing some of his work each week here.
This week has some great stuff. Here we go!
First up, at top, we've got one of several shots from Star Trek Online, this one titled:
"Harbour Lights."
Woah. Gorgeous shot of a Federation station (correct? I'm not a huge Trek knowledge-haver), the kind of shot you'd expect to see in a Star Trek movie, not a Star Trek MMO. Here, as usual, are Harris' "Tools and Tricks":
Tools and tricks: Cryptic demo recorder, 2160p rendering, free camera, custom FOV, timestop, offline antialiasing.
"Next-Gen"
A very cool shot of the Starship Enterprise.
"Canopy"
Another very nice one.
"Factor 5"
Yesssss.
"The Killing Fields"
The first of a series from the online PC hunting game Hunter. I gotta admit, Far Cry 2 junkie that I am, that these shots make me want to play this game a whole lot.
Tools and tricks: 2160p rendering, antialiasing (FXAA injection w/ texture presharpening).
"Shoot"
Very Far Cry 2, this one.
"Hinterland"
See what I mean? Doesn't this just make you want to climb up that hill and see what's on the other side? It does me. As Harris puts it, "I could post scenes from The Hunter until the cows come home – but then I'd have to shoot the cows and have them stuffed." He's even put a bunch more of his Hunter shots on Flickr. So there.
Retired Captains Can Now Play Star Trek Online for Free
Players with a lapsed subscription to Cryptic's Star Trek Online can come back an play the game at no cost today as part of the free-to-play early start program. Everyone else can play for free come January 17.
What Free-to-Play Means to Star Trek Online Players
Late last week it was revealed that Cryptic Studios' massively multiplayer Star Trek Online would be going free-to-play later this year, swapping required subscription fees for an active player base. Today we find out what's free and what'll have players reaching for their gold-pressed latinum.
The free-to-play model being applied to Star Trek Online really isn't all that restricting to free (silver) players, something that might annoy those that plan of shelling out $14.95 a month for gold status. Free players are limited to two character slots instead of three; 48 inventory and bank slots as opposed to 72 and 96 respectively for paying players; and they won't be able to create new missions using the game's Foundry system, though they'll still be able to play player-created content to their hearts' content.
Free players also get limited access to forums, in-game mail, in-game chat, and customer service, are not eligible for priority login or veteran rewards, and have to deal with ad-supported in-game voice chat.
It seems restrictive, but looking over the full list it looks like free players will have access to just about everything Star Trek Online has to offer, without having to drop a dime. That should boldly go a long way to repopulating a universe that's steadily declined since launch.
Star Trek Online Free-to-Play [Official Website]
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Star Trek Online Goes Free to Play by the End of 2011
Star Trek Online, the MMO picked up by new owner Perfect World when it acquired Cryptic Studios back in May, will be taken to a free-to-play format by the end of 2011, says the new ownership.
Perfect World's chief financial officer told investors during a call today that it's looking to a free-to-play Star Trek Online to "have a bigger potential in US market and also in China market."
Star Trek Online launched in February 2010. Champions Online, Cryptic's other MMO, already is free to play.
Star Trek Online Goes Free to Play [Industry Gamers]
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Atari Dumps City of Heroes, Star Trek Online Devs Cryptic
Publisher Atari is "divesting" itself of MMO specialists Cryptic Studios, which it snapped up in 2008. It's trying to sell the creators of Star Trek Online and Champions Online after losing Atari millions. [Atari Results (PDF)]
Star Trek Online Celebrates Its First Year
It's been a year since Cryptic Studios boldly went and released a massively-multiplayer game based on Star Trek, and it's come quite a long way since then. See what's changed and what's next for Star Trek Online.
Star Trek Online is a different game from the one I reviewed a year ago. Back then I said the game wasn't finished, and while it hasn't stopped developing since then, the developers have added level upon level of polish to the already solid Star Trek experience.
Some of the major additions to the game over the past year include a level cap increase from 41 to 51 complete with a new tier of ships, new mission types further emphasizing Trek's knack for generating drama without resorting to violence, and the beginning of the Foundry system, which will allow players to craft and share their own missions.
Cryptic is holding celebrations in-game to celebrate the anniversary as we speak, with in-game prizes to be won via developer-driven trivia contests. Everything in the game's real money C-Store is on sale, and there's a fresh Romulan-themed set of weekly episodic missions - "Cloaked Intentions" - kicking off this weekend.
There's enough going on to get me curious enough to boldly go one more time. Anyone else pondering heading back into space?
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