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Gov’t puts waragi producers’ interests above public health
Stephen Kalema
Cheap waragi is the culprit when it comes to the vulnability of women
The government of Uganda has chosen to side with manufacturers of Sachet Waragi by ignoring pleas by health experts to ban locally produced gin that has been blamed for the rising level of delinquency and mental illnesses especially among the young people.
Although the Ministry of Health has pleaded with responsible officers to stop the production of locally brewed liquors, its sister Ministry of Trade has chosen to defend manufacturers and sought to ensure that they continue to produce the intoxicants until 2019 despite the overwhelming impact they have caused on society.
Experts from the Butabika National Mental Health and Training Hospital revealed that an overwhelming 90 percent of all mental health cases they receive every year, are due to drug abuse, of which the consumption of sachet waragi plays a major role.
Despite the damning evidence, Ministry of Health officials appear to be losing patience over the growing number of cases of young people who are losing their youthful years to sachet Waragi and other drugs.
Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health warned: “Drugs have caused more dangers in our country, most of the mental illness cases we have, majority of them are young people and 90% of them are actually associated with drugs”
She appealed to Parliament to quickly intervene by changing laws to tighten access to drugs as well as restrict sachet Waragi.
“Drug abuse is becoming a major disaster to our young generations. Law enforcement agencies and our policy makers must act now,” Atwine added.
The Ministry of Trade on the other hand argues that although it has a plan to phase out the production of sachet waragi, the distillers remain major contributors of tax to the government.
The Minister of Trade Amelia Kyambadde told The Sunrise that her ministry has set September 2019 as the deadline for the production of sachet Waragi. She argues that the companies are gradually phasing out sachet Waragi to replace it with bottled types.
Critics however argue that the alleged phased approach is simply a delaying tactic to keep manufacturers in business and ensure that government continues to reap tax revenue.
Kadijah Nakakande, the Public Relations Officer in the Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives revealed that government accepted the phased approach to allow manufacturers repay loans they acquired from banks.
She said: “Government gave an ultimatum of November 2017 to ban alcohol in sachets. However, alcohol manufacturers under their association petitioned the Minister over the challenges they were facing in complying with the directive.
These include; delays in securing loans from financial institutions to source and procure bottle making and filling machinery and equipment, meeting unforeseen costs for scrapping off production lines, laying off workers who claim for compensation and benefits, among other challenges.”
According to Nakakande, the Ministry has undertaken field monitoring visits to all alcohol manufacturing industries and found that more than 50% have acquired land for expansion and placed orders for procurement of bottling machines considering the challenges.
As a result the ministry extended the ban to March 2019 “to allow the manufacturers acquire the necessary equipment for bottling. In the long run, the Ministry of Trade is working on a new law- the Alcohol Control Bill which will address all challenges in the sub-sector. Consultations with stakeholders are still ongoing.
Minister for trade Amelia Kyambadde added that: “If the manufacturers change from buvera to battles, this Waragi will be very expensive so poor people and students will not have access to it since it will be expensive and very many people will not afford it. I think that is one way we are trying to regulate this as a ministry.”
However many leaders are not at peace with the extension. In fact many have pointed that similar deadlines have been issued and extended several times.
“Alcohol, especially sachet waragi is seriously ruining our young people and a lot of evil deeds that we are facing in our communities are as a results of this cheap Waragi. Our society lacks laws that forbid people from taking waragi in the morning, every time I move in Nakawa, Kisasi, Luzira and other city surburbs even in the city centre, I see Bodaboda riders, taxi drivers, trailer drivers and even some special hire car drivers taking these waragis, so this is a very big problem the Ministry of trade must counter urgently in order to save our societ from ruin,” said Nakawa Division Mayor Ronald Balimwezo.
Last year ministry of Trade asked Gulu district authorities to rescind the by law they had passed which banned the sale and consumption of sachet Waragi.
Besides the proliferation of Sachet Waragi, psychiatrists also blame the government for failing to expand care and treatment facilities for victims of mental health.
Experts argue that Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital is over stretched to the extent that majority of the patients who need to be rehabilitated, are instead told to go back to the communities. Because the relatives or the community does not have the know-how of handling such cases, the situation of the patients often deteriorates due to stigma and actual physical abuse.
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Zen Cinemax Click with 5.5-inch HD Display, 4G VoLTE Support Launched at Rs. 6,190
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Doing The Most: 8 Musicians Who Need To Stop Trying So Hard
Do less, please.
by VH1 6/17/2015
Do you have that one friend or coworker who you’d characterize as doing the most? You know who we’re talking about. The random person who can’t stop posting about their life on Instagram, does crazy things for attention, and is generally just annoying AF? Well, there are a few musicians who are like this on a much larger scale. Whether it’s popping up at random awards shows, audience pandering, or kissing Drake, these eight artists are trying way too hard. And we’d appreciate it if they toned it down just a bit.
Oh, Madonna. What are you doing? From weird and slightly offensive Instagram posts to bathroom selfies and kissing rappers at music festivals (see the Drake action above), Madonna has been in crazy publicity stunt overdrive since her 12th studio album Rebel Heart dropped in March. And what’s ironic is that she doesn’t have to do these wild antics for attention. Bitch, she’s Madonna.
We think the world is in agreement on this one. The man has released, like, 20 singles in the past two years alone. And they all sound exactly the same. If we hear “Mr. Worldwide” on one more vacant party banger…we’ll roll our eyes and then begrudgingly dance.
What was Jennifer Lopez doing at the Golden Globes? What was Jennifer Lopez doing at the Oscars? What was Jennifer Lopez doing at the Tony Awards? Sensing a pattern here? We love J.Lo and her music, but her random appearances at awards shows are starting to get a little too, “LOOK AT ME!” Sometimes it’s okay to sit things out, bb.
Jezebel addressed it last year with this poignant headline: “Rita Ora Is Still Trying.” And, well, we have to agree. She’s been trying since 2009 to make it big in American music, but something just isn’t clicking. (Even appearing on the mega smash “Black Widow” with Iggy Azalea didn’t help, and that’s saying something.) There was also that one time last year Rita tweeted she’d release new music if she got 100,000 retweets… but was only able to score around 2,000. (She then claimed she was hacked, but we’re calling B.S. on that one.) It’s time for her to realize a big U.S. music career just might not be in the stars. But, hey, she can prove us wrong!
Last fall, Nick received criticism for baiting gay audiences with shirtless appearances at nightclubs to promote his music. (He denied any such pandering, but Adam Lambert seemed to think differently.) His intentions might be good, but we are getting a little tired of Nick flashing his abs to push his tunes. We get it, dude: You’re hot. But can’t you just stick to the music?
Just like Pitbull, David is suffering from overexposure. Everybody wants this DJ on their records, which makes him both a commodity and a nuisance. Especially because his beats can sound repetitive and exhausting. (But they sell like hotcakes, so who knows?) We would just appreciate a little break from D’s pounding synths. Is that too much to ask?
OK, so she might actually be doing the least now. (She canceled her Pittsburgh Pride event, her tour, and scrapped early work on her next album.) She spent nearly a year being supersaturated by the media thanks to her hit “Fancy” (feat. Charli XCX) and rapping on Ariana Grande’s song “Problem.” All of this came with accusations of disrespecting the rap genre and racial appropriation, but Iggy didn’t really do much to help her case. Now, it seems like she might be taking some time to focus on who she really is. This is good for both her and us, if we’re being totally honest. Her opening line “It’s Iggy Iggs” on her recent song with Britney Spears, “Pretty Girls,” was like hearing nails on a chalkboard.
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America's No. 2 Favorite City for Christmas Lights
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KC Restaurant Among Top 100 in U.S.
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KC Distillery Among "Best Stuff of 2016"
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Streetcar Wins Best Transit Project of 2016
Engineering-News Record names the Kansas City Streetcar 2016's best transit project, calling it "An economic catalyst for the downtown area." ENR, November 2016
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The annual survey recognizes cities that are providing citizen interaction and transparency with their government through technology. Kansas City earned recognition in the 250K-499K population category. Digital Communities, November 2016
Named a STAR Community
"Lawrence is the FIRST community in Kansas to receive a 4-STAR rating for national excellence in sustainability." The STAR Community Rating System (STAR) rates sustainable communities by seven goal areas and 44 objectives. Star Communities, November 2016
In Top 20 Metro Areas for Warehouse Construction
Kansas City continues to keep pace with demand for facilities as one of the top metro areas in the nation for warehouse square footage under construction. Site Selection Group, November 2016
Shawnee and Kansas City Win Digital Cities Survey
The Center for Digital Government honors both Shawnee and Kansas City for their efforts in using technology to improve citizen services, enhance transparency and encourage engagement. GovTech, November 2016
University of Kansas Ranks 10th Best School for Veterans in U.S.
For the second year in a row, Military Times ranks the University of Kansas among the top 10 schools in the nation for veterans. Military Times, October 2016
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Best Small Places for Business and Careers
According to Forbes, St. Joseph, Missouri, and Manhattan, Kansas, are great places for business and careers due to job growth, educational opportunities and business costs. Forbes, October 2016
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America's Most Romantic Cities
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Kansas City Declared "SolSmart Gold"
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The Second Most-Improved Metro Area for Startup Growth
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The Most Lovable City
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Best Breweries in America
On the Boulevard Brewing Company tour, you will see a full museum, 10,000 sq. ft. beer hall, outdoor deck overlooking the city, 24 taps, foosball, in-door bus/photo booth, and many beer-friendly foods. Thrillist, August 2016
No. 1 Best City to Bootstrap an Online Business
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Best Steakhouses in Every State
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Your Guide to American Made Watches
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Best Cities for Entrepreneurs
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Employment on the Rise
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The “Snackiest” City
Kansas City earns ranking as the “snackiest” city in America by Ibotta. The ranking was based on shopping and purchase behavior. Kansas City also landed among others for “ice creamiest,” “cheesiest,” “meatiest” and “sportiest” cities. Ibotta, July 2016
The Friendliest Cities in America
Kansas City secures No. 9 ranking on list of the Friendliest Cities in America by Travel + Leisure. The ranking order was chosen due to above-and-beyond sensitivity, affordability and walkability. Travel + Leisure, July 2016
Bucket List BBQ
Joe’s Kansas City ranks on The Great American Bucket List: 50 Restaurants to Try Before You Die by Thrillist. The slab of ribs and burnt ends tied with passion earned Joe’s a spot on the list. Thrillist, July 2016
In the Top 10 Cities for Creatives
SmartAsset names Kansas City one of the best places for creatives to live, particularly due to the region's low cost of living: 94 percent of the national average. SmartAsset, June 2016
Admirably Affordable
Kansas City secures a spot on the 15 Most Affordable U.S. Cities to Add to your Bucket List by Refinery29. Cities were evaluated based on vibrant art and music scenes, bars and restaurants. Refinery 29, June 2016
A Best Place to Work
Kansas City-based Burns & McDonnell ranks as a Best Workplace for Generation X, Recent Grads, Millennials and more by Great Place to Work. The rankings are based on employee surveys, where 95 percent of employees at Burns & McDonnell say their workplace is great. Great Place to Work, June 2016
The Best New Ice Cream Shops in the U.S.
Kansas City’s Betty Rae’s Ice Cream earns a spot among eight other shops on The Best New Ice Cream Shops in the U.S. by Bloomberg Pursuits. The shops featured were based on flavor variety and season standouts. Bloomberg Pursuits, June 2016
Top Destination for Summer Vacation
KC ranks as one of the top summer travel destinations in a study performed by WalletHub. The study compares the 80 largest metro areas based on cost of cheapest flight, number of attractions, diversity of activities and more. WalletHub, June 2016
Top Design Firm
Kansas City-based Burns & McDonnell ranks as the No. 1 engineering firm in the country serving the electrical power industry in a study by Engineering News Record. The ranking of ENRs Top 500 Design Firms was based on engineering and architecture design revenue. ENR, May 2016
Most Affordable Zip Codes
KC-regional community, Blue Springs, Missouri, ranks as the most affordable zip code with the highest-rated school systems in a report by HomeUnion. The study compared 31 major metropolitan areas on the status of median home prices and schools ranked by the National Center for Education Statistics.Yahoo, May 2016
America's Favorite Cities
Travel and Leisure boasts that Kansas City "continues to master high culture and comfort food," naming it one of America's Favorite Cities. Travel and Leisure, May 2016
Best Starter Cities for College Graduates
Kansas City ranks No. 3 on list of best starter cities for college graduates based on data gathered from LinkedIn and interpreted by Trulia. The ranking results are based on a city's job availability and affordability. Trulia & LinkedIn, May 2016
Best Stadium in MLB
The Kansas City Royals home, Kauffman Stadium, named No. 1 in the MLB by a poll via Sports on Earth. In the final round between Kauffman Stadium and PNC Park, Kauffman received 70.8 percent of the votes. Sports on Earth, May 2016
Infrastructure Industry Leaders
Overland Park-based Black & Veatch ranks No. 2 in telecommunications and power worldwide for U.S.-based engineering companies in the Top 500 Design Firms report by Engineering News-Record. Black & Veatch also ranked in the Top 50 Designers in International Markets list. Engineering News-Record, April 2016
KC is Better for Startups
The Kansas City region makes Forbes/Entrepreneurs list of Six Cities that offer Better Value for Growing Startups. Affordability, resources to entrepreneurs, government support and community camaraderie all factor into its appointment. Forbes, April 2016
Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day
Kansas City ranks No. 18 on WalletHub's list of the Best and Worst cities for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Cities were rated based on local traditions, cost and the number of Irish pubs and restaurants per captia. WalletHub, March 2016
Best Designed Underground Spaces in America
Two Kansas City establishments are on Thrillist's list of the Best Designed Underground Spaces in America. Jagers, a regional paintball facility, took the No. 1 spot and SubTropolis, the largest underground warehousing and distribution park in the U.S. took No. 10. Thrillist, March 2016
Hotbed of Arts and Culture
The National Center for Arts Research named Kansas City in the top 20 metro areas that are considered "Hotbeds of America's Arts and Culture." Factors such as demand, supply and public support per capita for arts and culture were considered in this evaluation. National Center for Arts Research, March 2016
Most Underrated Party Towns
Kansas City is well known for its all out tailgates, and isn't one to shy away from a good party. Whether you visit the Power & Light District, Westport, one of the region's many sports bars, or a tailgate you are sure to have a memorable experience. Thrillist, March 2016
No. 3 Most Popular MLB Mascot
According to Forbes, the Kansas City Royals beloved mascot, Sluggerrr, is No.3 in the MLB. Watch out though, he may steal your cotton candy. Forbes, March 2016
Happiest City to Work
Kansas City ranked No. 19 on Forbes' list of the 20 Happiest Cities to Work in Right Now. Eight key factors were considered when creating this list including work-life balance, compensation, opportunities for advancement, resources and more. Forbes, February 2016
No. 7 Best Metro for Women in Business
Kansas City is the seventh best U.S. metropolitan area for women to own a business according to WalletHub. Metros were ranked by the area's percentage of businesses owned by women, the number of employees of those businesses, and more. WalletHub, February 2016
KC: A Future Ready Economy
Dell ranks Kansas City in the Top 25 Future Ready Economies. According to the index used, future readiness is dependent on capitalizing the strengths of a given economy, not geography or whether a current economy is "better." Dell, February 2016
Regional A-List Agency
Kansas City-based VML is No. 9 on Ad Age's 2016 Agency A-List. The agency doubled in size in 2015, expanded its scope of work and won lead agency accounts while expanding existing client relationships. Add to that the biggest revenue growth in history and you can see how VML made the top 10. Ad Age, January 2016
America's Essential Restaurant
Eater's annual list of America's Essential Restaurants included KC regional favorite, Bluestem. Editors note that Bluestem is also recognized as a new addition that "stood out as culinary accomplishments so vibrant and so necessary that they demanded inclusion." Eater, January 2016
Among Top 25 App Economy
Kansas and Missouri are among the Top 25 App Economy States according to the Progressive Policy Institute. States were ranked based on the economic activity surrounding mobile applications, and the jobs created to fill app economy needs. Progressive Policy, January 2016
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Meta says Electoral College decision has “no effect” on Presidential decree
By Tirana Times June 25, 2019 10:31
Meta restated his call to all parties, the government and the opposition to reflect on the political situation and reach an agreement on a new date for the local elections in order for all the political parties to participate.
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TIRANA, June 25 – President Ilir Meta issued a statement in response to the Electoral College backing up a Central Elections Commission decision not to deregister a political party from the June 30 local elections, a “no effect” decision.
The Electoral College was interpreted as recognizing June 30 as the local elections date, despite Meta’s latest decree canceling the elections due to a resigned opposition which has been protesting and calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama’s removal since February – a process Meta has said would be “undemocratic.”
Meta said on Tuesday that “the only institution deciding on the election date is the office of the President,” and that only the Constitutional Court can pass a verdict on a presidential decree.
He further added the decision was an “intra-party decision that has no effect on his decree,” considering the Electoral College is incomplete with only one judge currently vetted and a CEC dominated by Socialist Party members.
The President warned that if the Socialist Party insists on holding “internal party elections” on June 30, it would stifle the EU ambitions of Albania for years to come.
“No foreign ambassador would ever tell you this, but even if the elections that no longer legally exist were held the European future of Albania and opening of the negotiations would have an unknown future for a very long time. Such solutions do not fulfill any minimal standard of the Copenhagen criteria but Albania would be even convicted by the European Court of Human Rights. Let me be clear, I did not cancel the elections in any embassy, but in Albania,” Meta said.
On Sunday, Meta issued another statement, calling the parliament’s start of procedures to dismiss him from office after he signed a decree that cancelled June 30 as the local elections date a “fake process, blindly oriented politically.”
The arguments on whether elections will be held on June 30 and Meta will keep his office began when Meta issued the decree canceling the elections, to which the Socialist majority responded by starting procedures to dismiss him from office, although the country is currently lacking a functional Constitutional Court.
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Allegations of Iranian Use of Chemical Weapons in the 1980–88 Gulf War – Introduction
Allegations that Iran is a chemical weapon (CW) proliferator originated in part with claims that it had used CW during the 1980–88 Iran–Iraq war. Iraq was the principal user of CW during the war. According to Iranian accounts, the first chemical attacks began in January 1981, but independent reports were not published until one and a half years later. Iraqi chemical attacks definitely escalated during the second half of 1983, which eventually led to the first of several investigatory missions organised by UN Secretary-General Javier Pérez de Cuellar in March 1984. Despite the overwhelming evidence of chemical warfare, confirmed by the UN missions, the international community represented by the UN Security Council chose not to brand Iraq as the violator of the 1925 Geneva Protocol prohibiting the use of chemical and biological weapons in armed conflict. Instead, it repeatedly called upon both belligerents to respect the protocol and only accused Iraq by name of waging chemical warfare in the final stages of the conflict. Iran—internationally isolated because of its inflammatory rhetoric, subversion of governments in the Middle East, and the hostage taking of US embassy personnel following the 1979 Islamic Revolution—meanwhile felt increasingly frustrated by the lack of will to uphold international law and threatened to resort to CW in retaliation.
There is widespread consensus that Iran was unprepared for chemical warfare during the early part of the war. Iran gradually built up its CW defence and protection capabilities and towards the end of the war it had established a CW production base. However, there is far less agreement on whether Iran systematically used CW and on when it may have begun to use such weapons. There are no independently verifiable accounts of Iranian chemical operations. While evidence is available that Iraqi military personnel was exposed to chemical warfare agents, no independent report confirmed that these casualties were the consequence of Iranian actions. Some of the most serious allegations of Iranian chemical warfare surfaced in the United States after the CW attacks against the Kurdish town of Halabja in March 1988. In particular, some US sources alleged that Iran rather than Iraq was responsible for most of the victims in Halabja. These claims were based on US intelligence sources, most of which are not open to independent scrutiny. Moreover, the claims were made in a political environment in which there was strong pressure to broaden the US political and economic ties with Iraq despite the evidence of that country’s systematic persecution of its Kurdish minority.
Decontamination operations outside Halabja, March 1988
This report describes the Iranian preparations for chemical warfare during the Gulf war and its immediate aftermath. It summarises and discusses Iranian statements that it will resort to CW and the political context in which these statements were made. The allegations regarding Halabja are investigated in detail.
Preface (Background to the original research note)
Iran’s CW defensive preparations
Iran’s CW offensive preparations
CW use against Halabja
Conclusion: Was Iran responsible for the CW atrocity in Halabja?
This entry was posted in Chemical and tagged Armament, Chemical warfare, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, War on 19 April 2019 by JP Zanders.
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Jean Pascal Zanders (Belgium) has worked on questions of chemical and biological weapon (CBW) armament and disarmament since 1986. He was CBW Project Leader at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Director of the BioWeapons Prevention Project and Senior Research Fellow responsible for disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation questions at the European Union Institute for Security Studies. He now owns and runs The Trench.
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Published On: Mon, Jul 17th, 2017
Movies | By Zach Jones
Charlize Theron open to a ‘Mad Max Fury Road’ prequel, have to wait on George Miller
In Variety’s cover story, Charlize Theron revealed that she hopes that her new action thriller Atomic Blonde spawns a multi-film franchise and that she’d love to play the one-armed Imperator Furiosa in a prequel to Max Mad: Fury Road.
When asked about another Mad Max film, Theron said: “I’d love to…There were three scripts. They were written as back stories to Max’s character and to Furiosa’s character. But at the end of the day, this thing lives and breathes with [director] George [Miller]. I think Warner Bros. knows that. We are all waiting for him to show us the way.”
Fury Road grossed $378.9 million worldwide and won six Oscars and Theron credits for getting Atomic Blonde to cinemas.
Theron revealed she had less of a punk rock look in one version of Miller’s concepts.
“Originally, [George] liked this idea that even though they were in the desert, something happened and people actually turned albino,” Theron says. “They became these white ghosts. I had this white hair, kind of like Abbey Lee [Kershaw’s] character. It was very much like that: blonde, bleached, very pale skin, no eyebrows. We played around with African war paint. It would have been a completely different film.”
But after the release of Snow White and the Huntsman, Theron wanted to shave her head.
“I had just finished a big press tour,” Theron says. “I’d come home — I was just so done with hair and makeup. The idea of going into a desert for 140 days, and having to do hair and makeup every single day. I was so excited about diving into this character, I didn’t want anything to hold me back from that. It think it came from that — just pure exhaustion from hair and makeup. How do I eliminate everything I possibly can and get straight to the business at hand?”
As for The Fast and the Furious franchise, Theron sounds less certain about whether she’s returning for the next film, after playing a hacker in this spring’s The Fate of the Furious.
“I don’t know,” she says. “I have no idea if they’ll have me back. Look, I love everybody at Universal. We’re going to have conversations. We’ll see where it goes.”
Theron stars in Atomic Blonde with James McAvoy, John Goodman, Til Schweiger, Eddie Marsan, Sofia Boutella and Toby Jones.
Atomic Blonde arrives in theaters July 28, 2017.
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Washington Post: ‘Lion King’ pushes ‘white supremacist worldview’ and ‘fascist ideology’
‘Banana Splits’ Movie transforms the cult favorite in this new horror film, due in August
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Television | By Robert Herriman
Netflix now streaming Discovery’s ‘Weed Wars’
“Weed Wars,” a four-part mini-series originally aired by Discovery Channel in December 2011, is now available on Netflix, according to a Harborside Health Center press release today.
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Weed Wars follows Oakland’s Harborside Health Center, as run by national cannabis leader Steve DeAngelo, his brother Andrew DeAngelo, and co-founder David Wedding Dress.
The nation’s largest, not-for-profit, model medical cannabis dispensary, Harborside Health Center is a collective that offers its 128,000 registered patients complimentary holistic healing services, lab-tested medicine, free delivery and education. In 2010, the dispensary faced an onslaught of federal intervention that threatened its existence.
“Weed Wars” chronicles the effects of these attacks, as well as the day-to-day aspects of running the country’s largest model medical cannabis dispensary during a critical transition between burgeoning state-enacted marijuana legislation and the federal government’s ill-fated, draconian drug laws.
Throughout the reality-documentary television series, viewers become intimately acquainted with the DeAngelo brothers, both of whom are wildly engaging, articulate, determined, intelligent, occasionally zany but always passionate about cannabis and dedicated to the patients they serve.
Perhaps more importantly, “Weed Wars” chronicles the heartbreaking struggles of patients, illuminating their need for medical cannabis and deep appreciation for the safe access to medicine that Harborside provides. The show also offers a rare glimpse into cannabis cultivation, documenting the many challenges large and small-scale growers encounter in producing California’s biggest cash crop.
“A well-crafted, behind-the-scenes look at California’s largest marijuana dispensary, Weed Wars is sure to spark further debate about medical cannabis, if not the outright legalization of pot in America.” – The Hollywood Reporter
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Feat of Clay (Men of London book 4) by @SusanMacNicol7 | Spotlight, Excerpt & Review { @isajones75 | Jo&Isalovebooks }
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Imprisoned and tortured, undercover cop Tate Williams will find redemption in the arms of his boyhood friend, now lover, former SAS soldier Clay Mortimer.
TORN. TORTURED. LOVED.
Though they went their separate ways, Tate Williams and Clay Mortimer have been crazy about each other since their school days. Clay went into the SAS. Tate became a cop. Neither mentioned their attraction to the other. Both sought out danger. Both found it.
Imprisoned and shot in an undercover assignment gone wrong, Tate somehow survived…and found his way back into Clay’s arms. His old friend is now the owner of an elite investigation agency and everything any man could want: patient, handsome, commanding. And Clay knows what it takes to survive. But Tate can’t bring himself to share all his secrets, nightmares that force him to rebel against everything. He finds solace from his past as a graffiti artist, a childhood passion, but his demons drive away all who might care for him. Only when he faces that past—and learns that everyone has tasted despair—can the two men truly be brothers-in-arms…and more.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26011252-feat-of-clay
Beneath the powerful beast roaring on Tate’s flesh lay the word Reino, carved out with a scalpel in Tate’s skin by the man who sixteen months ago had kept Clay’s lover prisoner for four days, tortured him, then shot him three times and left him for dead in a city street. A snarling twist of deception had left Tate the victim after his undercover drug sting had gone bad. The dragon covered up what Tate thought was a shameful scar, but Clay, who’d chosen the image for him, had always thought it reflected his lover’s inner strength and resilience.
Tate stirred and murmured sleepily and Clay hastily moved his fingers away so he didn’t wake Tate completely. He settled back in the bed and pulled the duvet up over them both.
I hope he manages to sleep, was Clay’s last conscious thought as he sank into darkness. I don’t know how long he can go on like this.
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Tate Williams and Clay Mortimer have been friends since they were boys. Both have always longed to be more, but feared rejection so they never admitted those feelings to one another. When Clay gets a call that his best friend has been found shot, stabbed, seemingly tortured and left for dead, Clay decides it’s finally time to come clean about his feelings for Tate. Low and behold, the feelings are mutual. They can ride off into the sunset and live happily ever after now, cue the romantic music. Wait; hold that thought, not so fast. Tate is suffering from PTSD stemming from his four days in captivity. He has debilitating nightmares and flashbacks cause horrid mood swings. He loves Clay, that has never been the problem, the problem is Tate holding all the gory details of what happened during those four days inside, for fear Clay won’t understand or be able to deal with it, and it’s festering like an open wound.
Clay goes out of his way to protect his lover, to the point of suffocation. The one thing he isn’t doing is truly listening. After a series of ups and downs and Clay continuing to withdraw rather than talk about what it really is that’s bothering him, Clay finally gets to the root of the problem. But will he be able to get past the truth of what happened to Tate? And even if Clay can move forward once he knows everything, can Tate find his way out of the darkness? One thing is for sure, they can only survive it together.
I have been waiting for a very long time for Clay’s story. He’s always so secretive about his private life, and you learn why in this book. He’s accomplished, domineering and loyal to a fault, and he is exactly what Tate needs to bring him back from the edge of the cliff he’s teetering off of. I loved the chemistry these two shared, the way Clay would command Tate’s ‘full’ attention, and Tate would gladly give it. They were sexy, passionate, damaged and committed to each other.
You also get a little page time with all the other characters we’ve come to love from the Men of London series through dinners and various, brief conversations. But there are a few new faces introduced as well. I am especially excited to see if there will be a story in the future for Jax, I quite liked him. And with the addition of an outlet of sorts, a place for Tate to expend some energy and truly make a difference, it opens the door for some of the guys to perhaps expand their families.
One of my favorite contemporary series set in the heart of London with a variety of characters and storylines that all intersect. Recommended to those that enjoy contemporary, passionate romances, slightly domineering alpha males and a whole lot of skin.
Susan Mac Nicol is a self confessed bookaholic, an avid watcher of videos of sexy pole dancing men, self confessed geek and nerd and in love with her Smartphone. This little treasure is called 'the boyfriend' by her long suffering husband, who says if it vibrated, there'd be no need for him. Susan hasn't had the heart to tell him there's an app for that...
She is never happier than when sitting in the confines of her living room/study/on a cold station platform scribbling down words and making two men fall in love. She is a romantic at heart and believes that everything happens (for the most part) for a reason. She likes to think of herself as a 'half full' kinda gal, although sometimes that philosophy is sorely tested.
Lover of walks in the forest, theatre productions, dabbling her toes in the cold North Sea and the vibrant city of London where you can experience all four seasons in a day , she is a hater of pantomime (so please don't tar and feather her), duplicitous people, bigotry and self righteous idiots.
In an ideal world, Susan Mac Nicol would be Queen of England and banish all the bad people to the Never Never Lands of Wherever -Who Cares. As that's never going to happen, she contents herself with writing her HEA stories and pretending, that just for a little while, good things happen to good people.
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joanne Swinney August 31, 2015 at 6:00 AM
Thanks for taking part in Feat of Clay Review Tour 💚
Susan Mac Nicol August 31, 2015 at 7:13 AM
Thanks so much for the wonderful review and the feature. I really appreciate it ♥♥
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Thank you for posting and reviewing today xx
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Fake news and media literacy
Tags: misinformation, disinformation, credibility, conspiracy theory, media literacy, clicks
Pat McNees, updated 12-29-18
More recent (but not necessarily most useful or interesting) entries at top:
• Meet the KGB Spies Who Invented Fake News (Adam B. Ellick, Adam Westbrook and Jonah M. Kessel, video opinion, NY Times, 11-12-18) Episode 1 of Operation InfeKtion, revealing reveal how one of the biggest fake news stories ever concocted — the 1984 AIDS-is-a-biological-weapon hoax — went viral in the pre-Internet era. Meet the KGB cons who invented it, and the “truth squad” that quashed it. For a bit.. See also The Seven Commandments of Fake News (11-13-18) The Pizzagate playbook: Same tactics, new technologies. How the seven rules of Soviet disinformation are being used to create today’s fake news stories. Pizza anyone?
• Rick Gates Sought Online Manipulation Plans From Israeli Intelligence Firm for Trump Campaign (Mark Mazzetti, Ronen Bergman, David D. Kirkpatrick and Maggie Haberman, NY Times, 10-8-18) Trump campaign aide Rick Gates expressed interest in an Israeli company’s proposal for a social media manipulation effort, requesting proposals from the company to create fake online identities, use social media manipulation, and gather intelligence to help defeat Republican primary race opponents and Hillary Clinton. The Trump campaign’s interest in the work began as Russians were escalating their effort to aid Donald J. Trump. Though the Israeli company’s pitches were narrower than Moscow’s interference campaign and appear unconnected, the documents show that a senior Trump aide saw the promise of a disruption effort to swing voters in Mr. Trump’s favor.
• Truth, Disrupted (Sinan Aral, Harvard Business Review, July 2018) False news spreads online faster, farther, and deeper than truth does — but it can be contained. Successfully fighting the spread of falsity will require four interrelated approaches — educating the players, changing their incentives, improving technological tools, and (the right amount of) governmental oversight — and the answers to five key questions."
****Catalogue of all projects working to solve Misinformation and Disinformation (Shane Greenup, MisinfoCon, 6-9-18) Starts with The Disinformation Index (rating the probability of a source carrying disinformation).
• MisinfoCon ( a community of people focused on the challenge of #misinformation & what can be done to address it. Events so far at MIT, London and Kyiv--DC in August)
• rbutr (tells you when the webpage you are viewing has been disputed, rebutted or contradicted elsewhere on the internet).Get the plugin.
• Credibility Coalition An interdisciplinary community committed to improving our information ecosystems and media literacy through transparent and collaborative exploration. Tackling the misinformation problem successfully will require a holistic approach, with reputation systems, fact-checking, media literacy, revenue models, and public feedback all helping to address the health of the information ecosystem."
• Teaching in the Age of Trump (Andrea Rinard, Medium, 7-13-18) Five tenets for navigating alternative facts and ad hominem attacks in the classroom: 1. Kids need to learn how to be more responsible and canny media consumers. 2. We must create safe spaces and insist on civility. And so on, with stories from the classroom.
• Journalists can change the way they build stories to create organic news fluency (Tom Rosenstiel and Jane Elizabeth, American Press Institute, 5-9-18) "We propose a new way of creating journalism that helps audiences become more fluent and more skilled consumers of news the more they consume it....imagine a format or presentation that, alongside the story, poses some key questions a discriminating or “fluent” news consumer might ask to decide what to make of the story." They might ask: What is new here? What evidence is there? What sources did you talk to and when? What facts don't we know yet? What, if anything, is still in dispute? ...Imagine if more journalists were to raise and answer these questions in an element placed at the top of the narrative."
• The enduring appeal of conspiracy theories ( Melissa Hogenboom, BBC, 1-24-18) While some conspiracy theories are largely harmless, others have damaging ripple-effects. With new insights, researchers are getting closer to understanding why so many people believe things which are not true.
• Center for a New American Security. See, for example, Behind The Magical Thinking: Lessons from Policymaker Relationships with Drones (7-31-18)
• He Predicted the 2016 Fake News Crisis. Now He's Worried About an Information Apocalypse. (Charlie Warzel, BuzzFeed, 2-11-18) "In mid-2016, Aviv Ovadya realized there was something fundamentally wrong with the internet — so wrong that he abandoned his work and sounded an alarm. A few weeks before the 2016 election, he presented his concerns to technologists in San Francisco’s Bay Area and warned of an impending crisis of misinformation in a presentation he titled 'Infocalypse.' The web and the information ecosystem that had developed around it was wildly unhealthy, Ovadya argued. The incentives that governed its biggest platforms were calibrated to reward information that was often misleading and polarizing, or both. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Google prioritized clicks, shares, ads, and money over quality of information, and Ovadya couldn’t shake the feeling that it was all building toward something bad — a kind of critical threshold of addictive and toxic misinformation."
• How the Left Lost Its Mind (Katie Martin, The Atlantic, 7-2-17)The Republicans do not have a monopoly on fake news."The Trump era has given rise to a vast alternative left-wing media infrastructure that operates largely out of the view of casual news consumers, but commands a massive audience and growing influence in liberal America. There are polemical podcasters and partisan click farms; wild-eyed conspiracists and cynical fabulists.Some traffic heavily in rumor and wage campaigns of misinformation; others are merely aggregators and commentators who have carved out a corner of the web for themselves. But taken together, they form a media universe where partisan hysteria is too easily stoked, and fake news can travel at the speed of light."
• How and why to spot and identify fake news (Pat McNees, Writers and Editors)
• A century ago, progressives were the ones shouting ‘fake news’ (Matthew Jordan, The Conversation, 2-1-18) As a rhetorical strategy for eroding trust in the media, the term dates back to the end of the 19th century. Righteous "muckrakers were usually the ones deploying the term. They sought to challenge the growing numbers of powerful newspapers that were concocting fake stories to either sell papers or advance the interests of their corporate benefactors. "
• We Tracked Down A Fake-News Creator In The Suburbs. Here's What We Learned (Laura Sydell, All Tech Considered, NPR, 11-23-16) During the run-up to the presidential election, fake news really took off. "It was just anybody with a blog can get on there and find a big, huge Facebook group of kind of rabid Trump supporters just waiting to eat up this red meat that they're about to get served," Read More
January 13, 2017 8:41 AM EST
This bill #155 proposed to the California Assembly by assemblyman Gomez could easily be called the Media Literacy bill: AB-155 Pupil instruction: civic online reasoning. Here's the link if the embedded link didn't work:https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB155
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Nicole Kidman explores the “Parallel Line” in surprise performance with Keith Urban
Keith Urban fans who turned out Monday night for a special Spotify preview of his new album got an extra surprise. Keith’s Oscar-winning wife, Nicole Kidman, joined him onstage to sing a few background vocals.
Nicole contributes BGVs to Keith’s most recent hit, “Female,” but this time, she also chimed in on “Parallel Line.” The Graffiti U track was co-written by pop superstar Ed Sheeran, and is Keith’s single in the couple’s native Australia.
Clad in a black-and-white printed dress, Nicole sat on a stool as she leaned into the mic, sang and smiled at her husband. You can check out a short clip on Keith’s socials.
Thursday, Keith stops by the syndicated The Ellen DeGeneres Show, prior to Friday’s release of Graffiti U.
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EPISODES (CLEAN VERSION!)
LISTENING ALBUMS
CLEAN VERSION
WEIRD COPCEPT ALBUM
If you don't like it, you're not dumb enough
While cleaning out a Chicago Public Access TV studio, Daniel Shar and Mike Malarkey discovered a collection of tapes labeled Underground Album Dissection. The show's hosts discuss a collection of previously unheard rap songs called THE WEIRD COPCEPT ALBUM. The album documents the story of two Chicago Police Officers leaving the force to pursue music careers. Their powerful and emotional journey is told first hand by the officers over sick beats sampling their hero and inspiration, Weird Al Yankovic. There are 8 episodes total, all of which were unaired until now.
WATCH THE FULL EPISODES (COMING SOON)
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Value-Added Innovation for Hawai‘i Growers:
Making the Family Farm Profitable
A project by Craig Elevitch and Ken Love
Free value-added guide for Hawai'i producers released
HOLUALOA, HAWAI'I – A free 58-page guide entitled, Adding Value to Locally Grown Crops in Hawai‘i: A Guide for Small Farm Enterprise Innovation is now available [download the guide]. Because of the high cost of labor, land, and materials in Hawai‘i, family farms are only economically sustainable if they can produce high-quality products that are valued above cheap imports. This guide helps growers add value to all aspects of their farm enterprise and offers resources for further developing their strategies. “If you cherish the farming lifestyle and want to keep farming, you have to make your farm profitable. This guide goes a long way towards showing how to escape from the fatal trap of commoditization by adding value for the consumer,” observes Dr. Kent Fleming, an extension economist who has developed numerous cost-of-production spreadsheets for the University of Hawai'i and other organizations worldwide.
The guide was authored by Craig Elevitch and Ken Love with input from agricultural professionals statewide. Elevitch is an agroforestry educator whose most recent book Specialty Crops for Pacific Islands (2011) provides insights into sustainable cultivation and processing techniques for local and export markets with an emphasis on production methods, postharvest processing, and marketing. Love, widely known as a passionate advocate for the innovative small farm, is co-owner of Love Family Farms in Kona, Hawai'i, which produces a range of value-added products including jams, jellies, dried fruits, and coffee.
"Adding value is an essential component of small farm sustainability," says Love, who has extensive experience working with farm enterprises. "There are many different ways to add value in growing, processing, and marketing products. This guide is about finding ways of adding value to your operation that are best suited for you and that are ultimately profitable."
The publication was produced with funds from the State of Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture, the Agribusiness Incubator Program of the University of Hawai‘i, and the County of Hawai‘i Department of Research and Development.
There are three ways to get a copy of the guide:
1. Download as pdf file.
2. Pick up a free hard copy (subject to availability)
3. Purchase a hard copy from Amazon.com
1. Download your copy of the value-added guide
Download Adding Value to Locally Grown Crops in Hawai‘i: A Guide for Small Farm Enterprise Innovation by Craig Elevitch and Ken Love (PDF file).
2. Pick up a hard copy of the value-added guide (limited quantities!)
A limited number of hard copies will be available for pick up at the following locations:
Hilo, Hawai'i Island: UH Komohana Research Extension Center, 875 Komohana Street, Hilo, HI 96720, regular office hours
Kona, Hawai'i Island: Keauhou Farmers Market, Saturdays 8:00 am - 12:00 noon
Puna, Hawai'i Island: Kua O Ka La Public Charter School, Makai side main office (Directly beside ‘Ahalanui County Park [warm pond]), school days 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Waimea, Hawai'i Island: Waimea Homestead Farmers Market, Honopua Farms' booth (Roen and Ken Hufford), Saturdays 7:00 am - 12:00 noon
Lihue, Kaua'i: Kaua'i Cooperative Extension Service, State Office Building, 3060 Eiwa Street, Room 210, Lihue, regular office hours
Honolulu, O'ahu: UH Honolulu Extension Office, 1955 East-West Rd. Ag Sci III Room 217, Honolulu, HI 96822, regular office hours
Pearl City, O'ahu: UH Pearl Urban Garden Center, 955 Kamehameha Hwy., Pearl City, regular office hours
Kahuhui, Maui: UH Kahului Extension Office, 310 Kaahumanu Ave., Bldg. 214, Kahului, HI 96732, regular office hours
Moloka'i: UH Moloka'i Cooperative Extension Office, Ho'olehua, regular office hours
Lana'i: Lana‘i Senior Center, 309 Seventh Street, Lana'i City
Inspiration, Imagination, Innovation
Even though hundreds of new crops have been introduced to Hawai‘i over the past 200 years, few continue to be economically viable for family farms when sold as raw commodities. The high cost of labor, land, and necessary supplies to produce a crop in Hawai‘i make most products from the U.S. mainland and many countries far cheaper than local products, despite the costs of shipping.
Most family farms in Hawai‘i can only be economically sustainable if they harvest, process, package, transport, sell, and provide services in ways that add value to their crops. Participants of this workshop will learn about
An expanded view of adding value to all products and practices
Ways to focus efforts at minimal cost for maximum effect
Approaches that control risk
Resources for planning and funding
Topics covered include adding value in the following areas
Selecting crops and varieties
Developing market niches
Ensuring optimal crop quality
Processing a range of profitable products
Packaging and labeling for increased sales
Developing a valuable brand identity
Certifications (organic, etc.) that increase sales and profits
Customer service to strengthen customer loyalty
Pricing for a range of different markets (wholesale, retail, direct, etc.)
Market development to increase sales
Workshop time and locations (completed in March 2013)
Value-Added Innovation for Hawai‘i Growers: Making the Family Farm Profitable
Workshops on Hawai‘i Island, Kaua'i, O'ahu, and Maui
With Craig Elevitch, Ken Love, and specialist presenters
Hilo, Hawai‘i, Wed., March 20, 2013 Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center (PBARC) (Google map for Hilo venue). With guest presenter Dr. Marisa Wall of PBARC, who leads research programs that encompass an entire production and postharvest system, from the seed to the consumer.Dr. Francis Zee of USDA/ARS will join the afternoon session to share his work with tea, 'ohelo berry and pesticide-free ginger production.
Holualoa, Kona, Hawai‘i, Thurs., March 21, 2013 Kona Imin Center (Google map for Kona venue). With guest presenter Emmerich Grosch, known throughout Hawai'i and the Pacific for his knowledge of small-scale processing and innovative farm product development.
Kalaheo, Kaua‘i, Wed., March 27, 2013 National Tropical Botanical Garden in Kalaheo (Google map for Kauai venue). With guest presenter Dr. Diane Ragone, director of the Breadfruit Institute, who is working with breadfruit value-added products.
Pearl City, O‘ahu, Thurs., March 28, 2013 O‘ahu Urban Garden Center (University of Hawai‘i) (Pearl City location information). With guest presenter Steven Chiang, who, as Director of University of Hawai'i’s Agribusiness Incubator Program, has helped clients see annual profits triple on average.
Kahului, Maui, Fri., March 29, 2013 Cary & Eddie's Hideaway Restaurant (Google map for Kahului venue).
Craig Elevitch has been an educator in agroforestry since 1991. His latest book, Specialty Crops for Pacific Islands (2011), provides insights into sustainable cultivation and processing techniques for local and export markets with an emphasis on innovative production methods, postharvest processing, and marketing.
Ken Love, widely known as a passionate tropical fruit expert, is co-owner of Love Family Farms in Kona, Hawai‘i, which produces a range of value-added products including jams, jellies, dried fruits, and coffee. Ken’s publications include a very popular series of fruit variety posters for tropical fruits, avocado, citrus, fig, and banana.
This project was produced with funds from the State of Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture. Additional funding was provided by the Agribusiness Incubator Program of the University of Hawai‘i and the County of Hawai‘i Department of Research and Development.
Mahalo for provision of workshop venues by Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center (USDA/ARS PBARC), Hawai‘i County, National Tropical Botanical Garden, University of Hawai‘i O‘ahu Urban Garden Center, and Cary & Eddie's Hideaway Restaurant. This workshop is a presentation of Permanent Agriculture Resources, Holualoa, North Kona, Hawai‘i, par@agroforestry.net
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Patricia Whitty
Photorealist painter Patricia Whitty not only captured the images of still-life objects but her rendering lent a luminous essence to her subjects.
by Staff of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Courtesy of Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Rose, Green, Indigo. Whitty, Patricia (artist)
Photorealist painter Patricia Whitty not only captured the images of still-life objects but her rendering lent a luminous essence to the subjects. D. Eric Bookhardt, art critic for New Orleans’ Gambit, wrote of the artist’s paintings, “Whitty presents the dichotomy between art’s attempts to create beauty and nature’s inherent aptitude for loveliness. Her ability to capture both extremes adds a deeper dimension to her work.”
Staff of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Staff of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities "Patricia Whitty." In https://64parishes.org Encyclopedia of Louisiana, edited by David Johnson. Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, 2010–. Article published September 12, 2012. https://64parishes.org/entry/patricia-whitty.
Staff of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities "Patricia Whitty" https://64parishes.org Encyclopedia of Louisiana. Ed. David Johnson. Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, 12 Sep 2012. 19 Jul 2019
Category Art
Topics People
Time Periods Contemporary Period, Late-20th Century, Long Era
Index letter W
Rose, Green, Indigo
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AAS 200th meeting, Albuquerque, NM, June 2002
Session 41. Clusters of Galaxies, Large Scale Structure
Display, Tuesday, June 4, 2002, 10:00am-6:30pm, SW Exhibit Hall
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[41.03] A Model for the Formation and Evolution of Cosmological Haloes
M.A. Alvarez, P.R. Shapiro, H. Martel (Department of Astronomy, University of Texas at Austin)
Adaptive SPH and N-body simulations were carried out to study the collapse and evolution of dark matter haloes that result from the gravitational instability and fragmentation of cosmological pancakes. Such haloes resemble those formed by hierarchical clustering from realistic initial conditions in a CDM universe and, therefore, serve as a convenient test-bed model for studying halo dynamics. The halo density profile agrees with the fit to N-body results for CDM haloes by Navarro, Frenk, & White (NFW). The halo is in approximate virial equilibrium and roughly isothermal; it satisfies the Jeans equation to good accuracy. Our haloes are somewhat less isotropic than typically found in simulations of CDM, which we attribute to the cold, anisotropic initial conditions from which the haloes form.
Our test-bed model enables us to study the evolution of individual haloes as they grow. The mass of our haloes evolves in three stages: an initial collapse involving rapid mass assembly, followed by an intermediate stage of continuous infall, ending in a third stage in which infall tapers off as a result of finite mass supply. During the intermediate stage, the mass evolution resembles that of self-similar spherical infall, with M(a) proportional to the cosmic scale factor a. After the initial stage of collapse and virialization (a=acoll), the concentration parameter grows linearly with a, c(a)~4(a/acoll). The virial ratio 2T/|W| just after virialization is about 1.35, a value close to that of the N-body results for CDM haloes, as predicted by the truncated isothermal sphere model (TIS) and consistent with the value expected for a virialized halo in which mass infall contributes an effective surface pressure. Thereafter, the virial ratio evolves towards the value expected for an isolated halo, 2T/|W| ~1, as the mass infall rate declines. This mass accretion history and evolution of concentration parameter are very similar to those reported recently for N-body simulations of CDM analyzed by following the evolution of individual haloes. We therefore conclude that the fundamental properties of halo collapse, virialization, equilibrium structure, and evolution are generic to the formation of cosmological haloes by gravitational instability and are not limited to hierarchical collapse scenarios or even to Gaussian-random-noise initial conditions. This work was supported in part by grants NASA ATP NAG5-10825 and NAG5-10826 and Texas Advanced Research Program 3658-0624-1999. MAA is supported by a DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship.
The author(s) of this abstract have provided an email address for comments about the abstract: marcelo@astro.as.utexas.edu
Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, 34
© 2002. The American Astronomical Soceity.
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Occupy Raleigh protestors costing taxpayers
Since the sit-in at the State Capitol began a few weeks ago, police have been putting in overtimes and the courts have been busier.
Thursday night was the first major incident since Raleigh police arrested 20 people on October 15, and protestors say it should never have happened.
"They asked us to clean up, we cleaned up," protestor Joseph Huberman said. "Then they came back and said you can't sit down, and they keep raising the bar."
The price tag of the 24-7 protest continues to rise. Raleigh police say they spent more than $26,000 alone on the weekend of October 15. Each day since has cost city taxpayers another $1,500, bringing the total price tag to more than $44,000 and that just for the Raleigh Police Department.
Thursday's arrests were by the Capitol Police.
"People are really starting to stay," said Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation."This is adding up."
Kokai says protestors' rights to speech stops when it starts costing taxpayers' money.
"The right to free speech gives other people the duty not to infringe upon your right to free speech," Kokai said. "It doesn't mean that they have the duty to pay for your free speech."
However, protestors say it's just part of the package -- a built in cost of freedom.
"Democracy isn't cheap," Huberman said. "There's a cost to having a democratic government."
Occupy Raleigh protestors say they are ready to stay in front of the capitol through winter. Friday members spent the day passing out fliers around town letting people know about the next big planned event, which is scheduled for Saturday at the Capitol from noon to 3 p.m.
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A taste of the islands in Chicago
The legendary Trader VIC's re-opened its doors this week bringing back Mai Tai's and Pu pu platters to the Gold Coast.
It's not alone. There are a half-dozen Hawaiian-themed bars and restaurants in the area, all of which serve traditional food and drink with a friendly 'aloha.'
Images of Hawaii tend to fall into a few categories: tropical drinks and, of course, dancing, both of which are in abundance at Tiki Terrace, a Hawaiian-themed restaurant in a Des Plaines strip mall.
On the weekends, they offer dinner-and-a-show and the food is far from Cliche. Native taro root is cut into fries or used in salsa while poke - the Hawaiian tuna - is seared and plated with sauteed peppers and onions. Kahlua pork is roasted and shredded, paired with white rice and a side of macaroni and the Hawaiian kalbi features marinated and grilled short ribs.
"Many of the dishes are local dishes. Our chef is from Hawaii, he definitely knows the tastes and the elements that make for good local food," said Scott Zuziak of Tiki Terrace.
Haupia cake is dense, topped with fresh coconut and there are plenty of colorful drinks to match the atmosphere.
Speaking of drinks, that's all they've been making for the past 45 years, at the legendary Hala Kahiki in River Grove, South of O'Hare. With names like the Blue Hawaii and the Zombie, there are dozens of combinations here, many involving rum. Want to drink with a friend? Try the Volcano. And after a drink, check out the kitschy gift shop to pick up a lei or a tacky Hawaiian shirt.
In Lincoln Park, Aloha Eats offers one of Hawaii's favorite meals: the plate lunch.
"Plate lunch is what I like to call poor man's fusion. It's going be two scoops of white rice, a scoop of macaroni salad, and usually like a main, meat entree of some kind. Because there's so many different ethnicities in Hawaii, it's a mishmash of all of those ethnicities contributing to the plate," said Ivan Lee, owner of Aloha Eats.
So there could be Japanese-inspired katsu - breaded and fried pork - but there could also be terriyaki beef, chicken and Korean-inspired kalbi, all on the same plate (over rice and elbow macaroni of course). Plus Spam?
"Because of the military presence, you have a lot of Spam, and it didn't get the stigma after the War was over, that it does here on the mainland; we consume more of it per capita in Hawaii than anywhere else in the world," said Ivan Lee of Aloha Eats Hawaiian Grill.
It's served musubi-style, grilled, then topped by a block of soy sauce-laden rice. Lee says like so many of the dishes natives eat, it's simple and hearty.
"Really affordable, large portions; very savory foods," said Lee.
Another spot for plate lunches is the Big Ka Hoo Na Hawaiian BBQ in downtown Evanston. Plus Roy's in River North, for a more upscale approach to island cuisine.
The Tiki Terrace 1591 Lee St., Des Plaines 847-795-8454 www.thetikiterrace.com
Hala Kahiki
2834 River Rd., River Grove
www.hala-kahiki.com
Aloha Eats, A Hawaiian Grill
2534 N. Clark St.
Roy's
Big Ka Hoo Na Hawaiian BBQ
822 Clark St., Evanston
Trader Vic's
1030 N. State St.
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acac Information
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Introducing EDGE by acac
acac Fitness & Wellness Centers are pleased to introduce EDGE, a new fitness studio concept, at the Shops at Stonefield later this year. The 11,500 square-foot facility is located at 2075 Bond Street, Suite 150, between Rocksalt restaurant and Duck Donuts. The studio will offer unique training experiences, including sports performance programs designed by Mike Curtis, Division One Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach and former head strength coach of the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies; high-intensity, boutique-style cycling classes; and specialized yoga programs, such as hot Vinyasa, Yin Yoga and aerial yoga.
Curtis’ sports training program is called ADAPT, which stands for Athletic Development and Performance Training. It will operate in a functional training area of nearly 5,000 square feet outfitted with sprint tracks, turf field, Olympic bars, rigs and racks, and other athletic training gear, such as TRX, kettlebells, plyo boxes and ropes.
Recreational and performance athletes, both youth and adult, as well as tactical athletes like police, fire and military personnel, stand to benefit from Curtis’ training methodologies.
“Simply put, we build better athletes for sport and life,” says Curtis. “The ultimate goal is to enhance physical qualities that underpin athleticism. Our integrated training approach lays the foundation for better movement, efficiency, resiliency, durability, strength and power.”
The 1,100 square-foot cycle studio will house over 30 cycles and feature a special theatre-style lighting and sound experience. The cycle classes fall into two distinct styles according to Kirsten Ryan, district manager for acac and EDGE.
“While they will all be intense, inspirational rides, the Rhythm ride is like going to a rock concert or party while the Race ride is like being in a road race,” she says. Ryan adds that the room will be equipped with leaderboards for riders to chart their in-class performance and add a dose of friendly competition.
The 1,120 square-foot yoga studio with a dedicated lounge rounds out EDGE’s class studios. With a rope wall and the ability to heat the room to temperatures as high as 104 degrees, EDGE can offer a wider variety of yoga classes than many other studios.
Plans for the facility also include full men’s and women’s locker rooms, features not often found in specialty studios.
While unlimited EDGE memberships will be available, drop-in participation is welcome on a pay-per-class basis. All sessions will be booked online at the official EDGE website: http://edgecville.com.
Ryan believes that EDGE’s results-oriented programs, flexible memberships and amenities will appeal to those looking for a one-of-a-kind workout experience.
“We call the studio ‘EDGE’ because we want our clients to find their competitive edge,” says Ryan. “Whether you are an athlete preparing for your upcoming season, a marathon runner, or simply a fitness enthusiast, training at EDGE will help you reach your peak performance.”
To stay informed with the latest EDGE updates, visit http://edgecville.com and follow EDGE on facebook, twitter or Instagram.
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Stichting Webshop Keurmerk – Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen
General Terms and cinditions in PDF (also for printing)
These General Terms and Conditions of Stichting Webshop Keurmerk were drafted in consultation with the Consumentenbond [Consumer’s Association] in the context of the Self-regulation Coordination Group [Coördinatiegroep Zelfreguleringsoverleg CZ] of the Socioeconomic Council [Sociaal-ecomische Raad] and come into force on 1 June 2014.
Article 2 – The Entrepreneur’s identity
Article 3 – Applicability
Article 4 – The offer
Article 5 – The agreement
Article 6 – Right of withdrawal
Article 7 – Consumer’s obligations during the reflection period
Article 8 – Exercising the Consumer’s right of withdrawal and the costs
Article 9 – Entrepreneur’s obligation in case of withdrawal
Article 10 – Exclusion of the right of withdrawal
Article 11 – The price
Article 12 – Compliance and extra guaranty
Article 13 – Delivery and execution
Article 14 – Continuing performance contract: duration, termination and extension
Article 15 – Payment
Article 16 – Complaints procedure
Article 17 – Disputes
Article 18 – Sector guarantee
Article 19 – Additional or varying provisions
Article 20 – Amendment to the General Terms and Conditions of Webshop Keurmerk
In these Terms and Conditions, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
Additional agreement: an agreement in which the Consumer acquires products, digital content and/or services with respect to a distance agreement and these goods, digital content and/or services are delivered by the Entrepreneur or a third party on the basis of an arrangement between this third party and the Entrepreneur;
Reflection period: the period during which the Consumer may use his right of withdrawal;
Consumer: the natural person who does not act for purposes related to his/her commercial, trade, craft or professional activities;
Day: calendar day;
Digital content: data produced and delivered in digital form;
Continuing performance contract: a contract serving to deliver goods, services and/or digital content in a given period;
Sustainable data carrier: any means, including email, that allow the Consumer or the Entrepreneur to store information directed to him/her personally in such a manner that makes future consultation and use possible during a period that matches the purpose for which the information is destined and which makes unaltered reproduction of the stored information possible.
Right of withdrawal: the Consumer’s option not to proceed with the distance agreement within the cooling-off period;
Entrepreneur: the natural of legal person who is a member of Stichting Webshop Keurmerk and who provides products, (access to) digital content and or services to Consumers at a distance;
Distance contract: a contract concluded by the Entrepreneur and the Consumer within the scope of an organised system for distance selling products, digital content and/or services, whereby exclusive or additional use is made of one or more technologies of distance communication up to the conclusion of the contract;
Standard form for withdrawal: the European standard form for withdrawal included on the ‘return-page’;
12. Technology for distance communication: a means to be used for concluding an agreement without the Consumer and the Entrepreneur being together in the same place at the same time.
BUDDIES Webshops, trade name AnimalWebshop
Adress: Dobbeweg 2i, 2254 AG Voorschoten (No sales, visit by appointment only)
Postadress: Postbus 94, 2250 AB Voorschoten , The Netherlands
Telephone: 0031 70 250 1714
E-mailadress: info[ad]animalwebshop.it
VAT identification number: 145449002 B 02
Name of Entrepreneur (name given in the Articles of Association, and trade name, where applicable;
Business address;
Visiting address, if different from business address;
Telephone number and the times at which the Entrepreneur can be reached by telephone:
Email address or other electronic communication means offered to the Consumer with the same functionality as email;
Chamber of Commerce number;
VAT identification number;
1. These General Terms and Conditions apply to any offer from the Entrepreneur and to any distance contract concluded by the Entrepreneur and the Consumer.
2. Before concluding a distance contract, the Entrepreneur shall make the text of these General Terms and Conditions available free of charge and as soon as possible. If this is reasonably impossible, the Entrepreneur shall indicate in what way the General Terms and conditions can be inspected and that they will be sent free of charge if so requested, before the distant contract is concluded.
3. If the distance contract is concluded electronically, the text of these General Terms and Conditions, in deviation from the previous section and before the distance contract is concluded, may also be supplied to the Consumer electronically in such a way that the Consumer can easily store it on a long- term data carrier. If this is reasonably impossible, it will be specified where the General Terms and Conditions can be viewed electronically and that they will be sent to at the Consumer´s request free of charge, either via electronic means or otherwise, before concluding the distance contract;
4. In the event that specific product or service condition apply in addition to these General Terms and Conditions, the second and third paragraphs shall apply accordingly, and in the event of contradictory terms and conditions, the Consumer may always appeal to the applicable provision that is most favourable to him/her.
1. If an offer is of limited duration or if certain conditions apply, it shall be explicitly stated in the offer.
2. The offer contains a full and accurate description of the products, digital content and/or services offered. The description is suitably detailed to enable the Consumer to assess the products, or services and/or digital content adequately. If the Entrepreneur makes use of pictures, they are truthful images of the products and/or services provided. Obvious errors or mistakes in the offer do not bind the Entrepreneur.
3. All offers contain such information that it is clear to the Consumer what rights and obligations are attached to accepting the offer.
Article 5 – The contract
1. Subject to the provisions in paragraph 4, the contract becomes valid when the Consumer has accepted the offer and fulfilled the terms and conditions set.
2. If the Consumer accepted the offer via electronic means, the Entrepreneur shall promptly confirm receipt of having accepted the offer via electronic means. As long as the receipt of said acceptance has not been confirmed, the Consumer may repudiate the contract.
3. If the contract is concluded electronically, the Entrepreneur will take appropriate technical and organisational security measures for the electronic data transfer and ensure a safe web environment. If the Consumer can pay electronically, the Entrepreneur shall observe appropriate security measures.
4. The Entrepreneur may, within the limits of the law, gather information about Consumer’s ability to fulfil his payment obligations, and all facts and factors relevant to responsibly concluding the distance contract. If, acting on the results of this investigation, the Entrepreneur has sound reasons for not concluding the contract, he is lawfully entitled to refuse an order or request supported by reasons, or to attach special terms to the implementation.
5. Before delivering the product, the Entrepreneur shall send the following information along with the product, the service or the digital content in writing or in such manner that the Consumer can store it in an accessible manner on a long-term data carrier:
a. the visiting address of the Entrepreneur´s business establishment where the Consumer may get into contact with any complaints;
b. the conditions on which and the manner in which the Consumer may exercise the right of withdrawal, or, as the case may be, clear information about his being exempted from the right of withdrawal;
c. the information corresponding to existing after-sales services and guarantees;
d. The price including all taxes of the product, service or digital content, where applicable the delivery costs and the way of payment, delivery or implementation of the distance contract;
e. the requirements for cancelling the contract if the contract has a duration of more than one year or for an indefinite period of time.
f. the standard form for withdrawal if the Consumer has the right of withdrawal.
6. In case of a continuing performance contract, the stipulation in the previous paragraph only applies to the first delivery.
In case of products:
The Consumer can repudiate a purchase contract for a product without giving reasons for a period of reflection of at least 14 days. The Entrepreneur may ask the Consumer about the reason for the withdrawal but cannot force him to state his reason(s).
The reflection period referred to in sub-clause 1 starts on the day the product is received by the Consumer or by a third party appointed by him in advance and who is not the carrier, or
if the Consumer ordered several products in the same order: the day on which the Consumer or a third party appointed by him received the last product. The Entrepreneur may refuse an order of several products with different delivery dates provided that he clearly informs the Consumer prior to the order process.
in case the delivery of a product consists of several batches or parts: the day on which the Consumer or a third party appointed by him received the last batch or the last part.
in case of an agreement about regular delivery of products during a given period: the day on which the Consumer or a third party appointed by him received the first product.
In case of services and digital content that is not delivered on a physical carrier:
The Consumer can terminate an agreement for services or an agreement for delivery of digital content that is not delivered on a physical carrier without giving reasons during at least 14 days. The Entrepreneur may ask the Consumer about the reason for the withdrawal but cannot force him to state his reason(s).
The reflection period referred to in Article 3 starts on the day following the conclusion of the agreement.
Extended reflection period for products, services and digital content that has not been delivered on a physical carrier in case no information is given about the right of withdrawal:
If the Entrepreneur has not provided the Consumer with the legally required information about the right of withdrawal or has not provided the standard form for withdrawal, the reflection period expires twelve months after the end of the original reflection period in accordance with the reflection period determined in the previous sub-clauses of this Article.
If the Entrepreneur provided the Consumer with the information referred to in the previous article within twelve months after the starting day of the original period of reflection, the period of reflection expires 14 day after the day on which the Consumer received the information.
Article 7 – Consumer’s obligations during the time of reflection
During this period, the Consumer shall handle the product and the packaging with care. The Consumer shall only unpack or use the product to the extent necessary for establishing the nature, the characteristics and the effect of the product. The guiding principle is that the Consumer may only handle and inspect the product in the manner in which one is allowed to handle a product in a shop.
The Consumer is only liable for the decrease in value of the product that is caused by the way of handling the product which went further than allowed in sub-section 1.
The Consumer is not liable for the decrease in value of the product if the Entrepreneur has not provided him with all legal information about the right of withdrawal before concluding the Agreement.
If the Consumer exercises his right of withdrawal he shall notify the Entrepreneur unambiguously with the standard form for withdrawal within the period of reflection.
The Consumer shall return the product or deliver it to (the authorized representative of) the Entrepreneur as soon as possible but within 14 days counting from the day following the notification referred to in sub-clause 1. This need not be done if the entrepreneur offered to collect the product himself. The Consumer observed the period of returning the product in any event if the product is returned before the expiration of the period of reflection.
The Consumer shall return the product with all delivered accessories and if reasonably possible in the original state and packing and in conformity with reasonable and clear instructions given by the Entrepreneur.
The risk and the burden of proof for the correct and timely exercise of the right of withdrawal fall on the Consumer.
The Consumer shall bear the direct costs of returning the product. If the Entrepreneur has not reported that the Consumer has to bear these costs or if the Entrepreneur pointed out that he will bear the costs himself, the Consumer need not pay the cost of returning the product.
If the Consumer withdraws after having first explicitly requested that the performance of a service or the supply of gas, water or electricity having not been made ready for sale not be started in a limited volume or given quantity during the period of reflection, the Consumer shall pay the Entrepreneur an amount that is equal to the part of the obligation already performed at the time of withdrawal as compared with the full compliance of the obligation.
The Consumer does not bear the costs for performing services for the supply of water, gas or electricity that had not been made ready for sale in a limited volume or quantity, or for the supply of district heating if
the Entrepreneur has not provided the Consumer with the statutorily required information about the right of withdrawal, the compensation of costs in case of withdrawal or the standard form for withdrawal, or
if the Consumer has not explicitly requested that the performance of the service or the supply of gas, water and electricity or district heating be started during the period of reflection.
8. The Consumer does not bear any cost for the full or partial delivery of digital content not stored on a physical carrier if
prior to the delivery, he has not explicitly consented to start performance of the agreement before the end of the period of reflection;
he did not acknowledge to lose his right of withdrawal when giving consent; or
the Entrepreneur failed to confirm the Consumer’s statement.
If the Consumer exercises his right of withdrawal, all additional agreements end by operation of law.
Article 9 – Entrepreneur’s obligations in case of withdrawal
If the Entrepreneur makes the notification of withdrawal by electronic means possible, he shall promptly send a return receipt.
The Entrepreneur shall reimburse all payments made by the Consumer, including any delivery costs that the Consumer may charge for the returned product, as soon as possible but within 14 days following the day on which the Consumer notified him of the withdrawal. Unless the Entrepreneur offers to collect the product himself, he can wait with paying back until having received the product or until the Consumer proved that he returned the product, whichever occurs first.
The Entrepreneur shall make use of the same means of payment that the Consumer used, unless the Consumer consents to another method. The reimbursement is free of charge for the Consumer.
If the Consumer opted for a more expensive method of delivery instead of the cheapest standard delivery, the Entrepreneur need not reimburse the additional costs for the more expensive method.
The Entrepreneur can exclude the following products and services from the right of withdrawal but only if the Entrepreneur notified this clearly when making the offer or at any rate in good time before concluding the agreement:
Products or services with a price that is subject to fluctuations in the financial market on which the Entrepreneur has no influence and which may occur within the period of withdrawal;
Agreements that are concluded during a public auction. A public auction is defined as a selling method whereby the Entrepreneur offers products, digital content and/or services to the Consumer who is personally present or has the possibility to be personally present at the auction under the direction of an auctioneer and whereby the successful bidder is obliged to purchase the products, the digital content and/or the services.
Services agreements, after full performance of the service, but only if
a. the performance started with the Consumer’s explicit prior consent; and
b. the Consumer stated that he will lose his right of withdrawal as soon as the Entrepreneur has fully performed the agreement.
Services agreements for making accommodation available when a certain period of implementation is provided and other than for residential purposes, goods transports, car rental services and catering;
Agreements related to leisure activities when a certain date or period of performance is arranged in the agreement;
Products manufactured in accordance with the Consumer’s specifications which are not prefabricated and which are produced on the basis of a Consumer’s individual choice or decision or which are intended for a specific person;
Perishable products or products with a limited durability.
Sealed products which are for health or hygiene reasons not suitable for being returned and of which the seal was broken;
Products which for their nature are irreversibly mixed with other products;
Alcoholic drinks of which the price has been agreed upon at the conclusion of the agreement but of which the delivery can take place only after 30 days, and whose real value depends on fluctuations in the market which the Entrepreneur cannot affect.
Sealed audio and video recordings and computer programs of which the seals were broken after delivery;
Newspapers, periodicals or magazines, with the exception of subscriptions to them;
The delivery of digital content other than on a physical carrier, but only if: a. the performance was started with the Consumer’s explicit prior consent;
b. the Consumer stated that he will lose his right of withdrawal by doing so.
1. The prices of the products and/or services provided shall not be raised during the validity period given in the offer, subject to changes in price due to changes in VAT rates.
2. Contrary to the previous paragraph, the Entrepreneur may offer products or services whose prices are subject to fluctuations in the financial market that are beyond the Entrepreneur’s control, at variable prices. The offer will state the possibility of being subject to fluctuations and the fact that any indicated prices are target prices.
3. Price increases within 3 months after concluding the contract are permitted only if they are the result of new legislation.
4. Price increases from 3 months after concluding the contract are permitted only if the Entrepreneur has stipulated it and
a. they are the result of legal regulations or stipulations, or
b. the Consumer has the authority to cancel the contract before the day on which the price increase starts.
5. All prices indicated in the provision of products or services are including VAT.
Article 12 – Performance of an agreement and extra Guarantee
1. The Entrepreneur guarantees that the products and/or services comply with the contract, with the specifications listed in the offer, with reasonable requirements of usability and/or reliability and with the existing statutory provisions and/or government regulations on the day the contract was concluded. If agreed, the Entrepreneur also guarantees that the product is suitable for other than normal use.
2. An extra guarantee offered by the Entrepreneur, his Supplier, Manufacturer or Importer shall never affect the rights and claims the Consumer may exercise against the Entrepreneur about a failure in the fulfilment of the Entrepreneur’s obligations if the Entrepreneur has failed in the fulfilment of his part of the agreement.
3. ‘Extra guarantee’ is taken to mean each obligation by the Entrepreneur, his Supplier, Importer or Manufacturer in whom he assigns certain rights or claims to the Consumer that go further than he is legally required in case he fails in the compliance with his part of the agreement.
1. The Entrepreneur shall exercise the best possible care when booking orders and executing product orders and when assessing requests for the provision of services.
2. The place of delivery is at the address given by the Consumer to the Entrepreneur.
3. With due observance of the stipulations in Article 4 of these General Terms and Conditions, the Entrepreneur shall execute accepted orders with convenient speed but at least within 30 days, unless another delivery period was agreed on. If the delivery has been delayed, or if an order cannot be filled or can be filled only partially, the Consumer shall be informed about this within one month after ordering. In such cases, the Consumer is entitled to repudiate the contract free of charge and with the right to possible compensation.
4. After repudiation in conformity with the preceding paragraph, the Entrepreneur shall return the payment made by the Consumer promptly but at least within 30 days after repudiation.
5. The risk of loss and/or damage to products will be borne by the Entrepreneur until the time of delivery to the Consumer or a representative appointed in advance and made known to the Consumer, unless explicitly agreed otherwise.
Article 14 – Continuing performance agreements: duration, termination and renewal
1. The Consumer may at all times terminate a contract that was concluded for an indefinite time and which extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services, with due observance of the termination rules and subject to not more than one month’s notice.
2. The Consumer may at all times terminate a contract that was concluded for a specific time and which extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services at the end of the specific period, with due observance of the termination rules and a subject to not more than one month’s notice.
3. The Consumer can cancel the agreements mentioned in the preceding paragraphs:
– at any time and not be limited to termination at a particular time or in a given period;
– at least in the same way as they were concluded by him;
– at all times with the same notice as the Entrepreneur stipulated for himself.
4. An agreement concluded for a definite period which extends to the regular delivery of products (including electricity) or services may not be automatically extended or renewed for a fixed period.
5. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, a contract for a definite period which extends to the regular delivery of dailies, newspapers, weekly newspapers and magazines, may tacitly be renewed for specific period of three months at the most if the Consumer can terminate this extended agreement towards the end of the extension with a notice of one month at the most.
6. An agreement concluded for a definite period and which extends to the regular delivery of products or services may only be extended tacitly for an indefinite period if the Consumer can cancel it at any time with a notice of one month. The notice is three months at the most in vase the contract is about a delivery of dailies, newspapers and weeklies and magazines occurring regularly but less than once a month.
7. An agreement with limited duration of regular delivery of trial dailies, newspapers, weeklies and magazines (trial or introductory subscription) is not renewed tacitly and ends automatically after the trial or introductory period.
8. If the duration of a contract is more than one year, the Consumer may terminate the contract at any time after one year with a notice of not more than one month, unless reasonableness and fairness resist the termination before the end of the agreed term.
1. Unless otherwise stipulated in the agreement or in the additional conditions, the amounts to be paid by the Consumer must be settled within 14 days after the period of reflection, or if there is no period of reflection within 14 days after concluding the agreement. In case of an agreement to provide a service, this period starts on the day that the Consumer received the confirmation of the agreement.
2. When selling products to Consumers, it is not permitted to negotiate an advance payment of more than 50% in the General Terms and Conditions. If an advance payment was agreed, the Consumer may not assert any right regarding the execution of the order in question or the service(s) in question before making the agreed advance payment.
3. The Consumer has the duty to inform the Entrepreneur promptly of possible inaccuracies in the payment details that were given or specified.
4. In case the Consumer has not complied with his payment obligation(s) in time, and the Entrepreneur has pointed out to him that the payment was late and allowed the Consumer a period of 14 days to comply with the payment obligations, the Consumer is to pay the statutory interest on the amount payable and the Entrepreneur is entitled to charge the Consumer with any extrajudicial collection costs. These extrajudicial collection costs amount to no more than 15% for outstanding amounts up to € 2,500, 10% for the following € 2,500 and 5% for the following € 5000, with a minimum of € 40. The Entrepreneur may deviate from the aforementioned amounts and percentages in favour of the Consumer.
1. The Entrepreneur shall have a sufficiently notified complaints procedure in place, and shall handle the complaint in accordance with this complaint procedure.
2. Complaints about the performance of the contract shall be submitted fully and clearly described to the Entrepreneur within a reasonable time after the Consumer discovered the defects
3. The complaints submitted to the Entrepreneur shall be replied within a period of 14 days after the date of receipt. Should a complaint require a foreseeable longer time for handling, the Entrepreneur shall respond within 14 days with a notice of receipt and an indication when the Consumer can expect a more detailed reply.
4. A complaint about the Entrepreneur’s product, service or after-sales service can also be submitted to Stichting Webshop Keurmerk with a complaints form given in the Consumer Page of the website www.Stichting Webshop Keurmerk. org. The complaint will then be sent to the Entrepreneur in question and to Stichting Webshop Keurmerk.
5. If the complaint cannot be solved in joint consultation within a reasonable
time or within 3 months after submitting the complaint, there will be a dispute that is open to the dispute settlement rules.
1. Contracts between the Entrepreneur and the Consumer to which these General Terms and Conditions apply, are exclusively governed by Dutch law.
2. With due observance of the provisions set out below, the disputes between the Consumer and the Entrepreneur about the formation or the performance of contracts related to products or services that the Entrepreneur must deliver or has already delivered can be submitted by both the Consumer and the Entrepreneur to Geschillencommissie Webshop, Postbus 90600, 2509 LP, The Hague (Den Haag) (www.sgc.nl).
3. A dispute is handled by the Disputes Committee [Geschillencommissie] only if the Consumer submitted his/her complaint to the Entrepreneur within a reasonable period.
4. The dispute must have been submitted in writing to the Geschillencommissie Webshop within three months after arising of the dispute.
5. If the Consumer wishes to submit a dispute to the Geschillencommissie, the Entrepreneur is bound by this choice. When the Entrepreneur wishes to file the dispute to the Geschillencommissie, the Consumer must speak out in writing within five weeks after a written request made by the Entrepreneur whether he so desires or wants the dispute to be dealt with by the competent court. If the Entrepreneur has not heard of the Consumer’s option within the period of five weeks, the Entrepreneur is entitled to submit the dispute to the competent court.
6. The Geschillencommissie’s decision will be made under the conditions as set out in the rules of the Arbitration Commission (http://www.degeschillencommissie.nl/over-onss/decommissies/2701/webshop).
A decision made by the Geschillencommissie is a binding advice.
7. The Disputes Committee will not handle a dispute or will discontinue handling it if the Entrepreneur is granted a moratorium, goes bankrupt or actually ended his business activities before the Commission has handled a dispute at the hearing and delivered a final award.
8. If in addition to the Geschillencommissie Webshop another disputes committee recognised by or affiliated with the Stichting Geschillencommissies voor Consumentenzaken (SGC) [Foundation for Consumer Complaints Committees] or the Klachteninstituut Financiële Dienstverlening (Kifid) [Financial Services Complaints Board] is competent, the disputes that are mainly related to sales methods or distance services, the Geschillencommissie Webshop Keurmerk is preferably competent, and for all other disputes, the disputes committee recognised by and affiliated with the SGC or Kifid is competent.
Article 18 –Guarantee by this branch of industry
1. Webshop Keurmerk guarantees that its members follow the binding advice of the Disputes Committee Webshop unless the member decides to send the binding opinion for review to the Court within two months. This guarantee revives if after review by the Court the binding opinion has been confirmed and the judgement has become final. Webshop Keurmerk will pay this amount to the Consumer up to €10,000 per binding opinion. € 10,000 will be paid if the amount exceeds €10,000 per binding advice. As to the remaining amount, Webshop Keurmerk has an obligation to try to ensure that members comply with the binding advice.
2. For the application of this guarantee, it is required that the Consumer submit a written appeal to Webshop Keurmerk and that he assign the claim against the Entrepreneur to the Stichting Webshop Keurmerk. If the claim against the Entrepreneur exceeds €10,000, the Consumer will be offered to assign the claim on for the excess amount to Stichting Webshop Keurmerk, after which this organisation, in its own name and at its own expense, shall try to get payment and fulfilment of these rights to compensate the Consumer.
Article 19 – Additional provisions or derogations
Additional provisions of and/or derogations from these General Terms and Conditions should not be to the Consumer’s detriment and must be put in writing or recorded in such a way that the Consumer can store them in an accessible manner on a long-term data carrier.
Article 20 – Amendments to the General Terms and Conditions of
Stichting Webshop Keurmerk
1. These General Terms and Conditions will not be changed other than in consultation with the Consumentenbond (Consumers’ Association).
2. Amendments to these Terms and Conditions are valid only after being published in the appropriate way, provided that in case of appropriate amendments, the provision that is most favourable for the Consumer shall prevail during the validity of an offer.
Address Stichting Webshop Keurmerk:
Willemsparkweg 193, 1071 HA Amsterdam.
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Quality of life and life satisfaction are severely impaired in patients with long-term invasive ventilation following ICU treatment and unsuccessful weaning
Sophie Emilia Huttmann1,
Friederike Sophie Magnet1,
Christian Karagiannidis1,
Jan Hendrik Storre2, 3 and
Wolfram Windisch1Email author
Health-related quality of life (HRQL), life satisfaction, living conditions, patients’ attitudes towards life and death, expectations, beliefs and unmet needs are all poorly understood aspects associated with patients receiving invasive home mechanical ventilation (HMV) following ICU treatment and unsuccessful weaning. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess (1) HRQL, (2) life satisfaction and (3) patients’ perspectives on life and death associated with invasive HMV as the consequence of unsuccessful weaning.
Patients undergoing invasive HMV with full technical supply and maximal patient care were screened over a 1-year period and assessed in their home environment. The study comprised the following: (1) detailed information on specific aspects of daily life, (2) self-evaluation of 23 specific daily life aspects, (3) HRQL assessment using the Severe Respiratory Insufficiency Questionnaire, (4) open interviews about the patient’s living situation, HRQL, unsolved problems, treatment options, dying and the concept of an afterlife. Out of 112 patients admitted to a specialized weaning centre, 50 were discharged with invasive HMV and 25 out of these (14 COPD and 11 neuromuscular patients) were ultimately enrolled. HRQL and life satisfaction were severely impaired, despite maximal patient care and full supply of technical aids. The most important areas of dissatisfaction identified were mobility, communication, social contact and care dependency. Importantly, 32% of patients would have elected to die in hindsight rather than receive invasive HMV.
Despite maximal patient care and a full supply of technical aids, both HRQL and life satisfaction are severely impaired in many invasive HMV patients who have failed prolonged weaning. These findings raise ethical concerns about the use of long-term invasive HMV following unsuccessful weaning.
Health-related quality of life
Home mechanical ventilation
ICU outcome
Long-term home mechanical ventilation (HMV) is an increasingly used treatment option for patients with chronic respiratory failure [1, 2]. For this purpose, HMV can be performed either invasively following tracheotomy, or noninvasively using face masks, the latter being the preferred mode [1]. Invasive HMV is only chosen in cases where noninvasive HMV is no longer feasible or sufficient [3]. Here, particularly in patients with neuromuscular disorders (NMDs), invasive HMV should only be electively established after detailed, fully informed consent is given for the procedures involved and their potential consequences [3].
In addition, intubation of ICU patients suffering from acute respiratory failure is often accompanied by tracheotomy if mechanical ventilation (MV) has to be applied for a longer period, or if there are foreseeable difficulties with weaning [4]. Even though many patients can eventually be liberated from invasive MV once the acute respiratory failure has been successfully treated, some still require prolonged weaning [4]. In the event that this fails, invasive HMV must once again be implemented [5].
Such patients do not usually have the opportunity during stable phases of their disease to decide whether or not they wish to become tracheotomized. While there is increasing evidence that outcome and health-related quality of life (HRQL) are improved in many patients receiving noninvasive HMV [2, 6], the impact of invasive HMV remains especially unclear in patients receiving invasive HMV after an unsuccessful attempt at weaning.
According to the Severe Respiratory Insufficiency Questionnaire (SRI), a specific HRQL measuring tool [6–8] (https://www.pneumologie.de/service/patienteninformation/patienten-fragebogen-zur-befindlichkeit-bei-schwerer-respiratorischer-insuffizienz/), we found that HRQL differed substantially among patients undergoing invasive HMV primarily following weaning failure, with scores ranging from very good to very poor [9]. Older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and more co-morbidities showed a higher tendency for reduced HRQL than patients with NMD. In addition, some patients verbally expressed the severe limitations they faced in daily life [9]. Therefore, it appears that even the most specific questionnaires cannot fully assess the specific and complex living conditions of patients with invasive HMV.
The present study therefore aimed to assess (1) HRQL, (2) life satisfaction and (3) patients’ perspectives on life and death associated with invasive HMV following unsuccessful weaning in patients with intubation and subsequent tracheostomy that have become necessary to treat acute-on-chronic respiratory failure by carrying out detailed assessments of the specific living conditions experienced by patients in their respective home environments. The purpose of this was to identify specific problems and undiscovered needs of these patients, as well as the reasons for reduced HRQL and life satisfaction following a new study different from the authors’ previous one [9].
The study protocol was approved by the local ethics committee (Ethikkommission der Ärztekammer Nordrhein, Germany) and performed in accordance with the ethical standards laid down in the Declaration of Helsinki. The study was registered under the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS00006524) with the Universal Trial Number (UTN): U1111-1159-5354. Informed written consent was obtained from all subjects or legal guardians.
The study was performed in adult tracheotomized patients undergoing long-term invasive HMV. All patients were treated on a specialized weaning unit for prolonged weaning (Department of Pneumology, Cologne-Merheim Hospital, University Witten/Herdecke, Germany) following the need for intubation and tracheotomy due to acute respiratory failure prior to the study. Specifically, the weaning unit was accredited by the German Society of Pneumology and Mechanical Ventilation (DGP) and aims for tracheotomized patients who are ready to wean, but who still fit with the category of prolonged weaning according to international criteria while decannulation has not become successful in the external referring hospital [5].
For the purpose of the study, we screened all patients who underwent prolonged weaning (as defined by international and national guidelines [5, 10]) and were treated on the specialized weaning unit between January and December 2014. Eligible patients who died during the recruitment period, as well as those who were successfully weaned from invasive ventilation, with or without the adjunct of NIV, were not included in the final study. Thus, only patients who were discharged to an outpatient environment to continue invasive HMV following unsuccessful weaning were included in the study. A prerequisite for the study was that patients had to be acclimatized to their home environment; therefore, only patients who underwent invasive HMV for at least 2 months were included. Since the patient’s ability to perceive his or her own situation was mandatory for the study, severe mental retardation served as an exclusion criterion.
All patients were visited in their home environment by a physician experienced with ICU medicine and prolonged weaning (first author) who was also experienced in performing interviews in these patients in the home environment according to previous research [9]. Four consecutive steps were performed for each patient:
Detailed information about sociodemographics, medical history, living situation, nursing care, medical care, MV, supply of technical aids, treatments (physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy), nursing dependency and daily living activities, social contacts, daily routine, legal guardianship, and religion/faith was collected. Information from medical documents was also recorded, and inspection of the home environment as well as interviews with patients, caregivers and relatives was carried out.
Based on the collated information, 23 important aspects of living with invasive HMV were defined following discussion and final agreement within the expert panel (all authors). Here, patients were required to indicate whether or not they were satisfied with each of these conditions (yes/no). Care was taken to ensure that the patients’ opinion was exclusively assessed, whereby relatives, caregivers or other people were not allowed to answer these questions.
Patients completed the original German version of the SRI, an instrument specifically designed to measure HRQL in patients with severe respiratory insufficiency [6–8]. The SRI Questionnaire contains 49 items with seven subscales measuring different aspects of HRQL (Respiratory Complaints, Physical Functioning, Attendant Symptoms and Sleep, Social Relationships, Anxiety, Psychological Well-being, Social Functioning). Each subscale produces a score (0–100), with lower scores indicating poorer health status. The scales can be aggregated to one Summary Score. Answers are given on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from “completely untrue” to “always true”. Again, relatives and caregivers were excluded from answering questions.
An open interview was performed by posing questions about (1) the living situation, (2) quality of life, (3) unsolved problems regarding the underlying disease, (4) treatment options, (5) dying, and (6) the concept of an afterlife. Again, the six topics for the open interview were determined within the expert group.
Demographics, numeric data and SRI values were subjected to normality testing using the Shapiro–Wilk test. All normally distributed data are presented as mean ± standard deviation. Non-normally distributed data (Shapiro–Wilk with P value < 0.05) are provided as median values with minimum and maximum values. Binary data are presented with absolute numbers and percentages [n (%)].
Group comparison of SRI results was performed with respect to (1) the underlying disease (NMD vs. COPD) and (2) the individual’s attitude towards tracheostomy and invasive HMV (no regret vs. regret). Therefore, paired t tests were used for normally distributed data. A nonparametric test (Wilcoxon–Mann–Whitney rank-sum test) was used on non-normally distributed data. Group effects were estimated with 95% confidence intervals and tested with a 2-sided level of 0.05.
A flow chart of the study cohort is displayed in Fig. 1.
Flow chart of the study. NIV noninvasive ventilation
A total of 25 patients (10 females, median age 64 years, min/max 20;82 years, 14 primarily with COPD, 11 with NMD) were visited in their home environment and intensively studied as outlined in Methods section. Further demographic data, disease classifications, co-morbidities, but also patients’ marital statuses and education are listed in Additional file 1: Tables S1 and S2, respectively. Self-evaluation of the relevant daily life aspects is illustrated in Fig. 2.
Subjective evaluation of life satisfaction in relation to 23 specific aspects of life in ascending order. iHMV invasive home mechanical ventilation
Overall, 23 different topics were rated by the patients. Data are also provided according to disease categories, showing that COPD patients are more frequently unsatisfied than neuromuscular patients with regard to the 23 listed aspects (Additional file 1: Table S3). Adding to this, detailed information on the underlying circumstances for each of the 23 topics is listed in Additional file 1: Table S4.
As an example, two of the 23 topics (No. 10, Fig. 3 and No. 1, Fig. 4) are illustrated according to the underlying disease.
Degree of satisfaction with history of tracheostomy according to underlying disease—question: In hindsight, would you choose tracheostomy for long-term invasive HMV again? NMD neuromuscular disease, COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, HMW home mechanical ventilation
Degree of satisfaction with mobilization according to underlying disease—question: Are you satisfied with your level of mobility? NMD neuromuscular disease, COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
To this end, the topic most frequently reported as being unsatisfactory was mobility. In particular, a much larger proportion of COPD patients (85.7%) were unsatisfied with their mobility compared to NMD patients (45.5%) (Additional file 1: Table S3). Only one patient (4%) was able to get out of bed without help, 23 patients (92%) were dependent on technical aids and/or personal help and one patient (4%) could not leave the bed at all. However, all patients had individually prescribed technical aids for mobility such as wheel chairs, rollators and lifters (Additional file 1: Table S4). Furthermore, leaving the house with or without help was only possible for 16 patients (64%). Excursions and travelling were possible for 13 (52%) and two patients (8%), respectively.
Regarding the question about “choosing tracheostomy again, in hindsight”, 42.9% of COPD patients (N = 6) and 18.2% of NMD patients (N = 2; one with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, one with spinal cord injury) indicated that they would have refused to have a tracheotomy if they had to choose again. Importantly, this question was raised under the assumption that the alternative to tracheotomy was death, as communicated to all patients during the interview. Unfortunately, it remains unclear whether some of these patients eventually asked for withdrawing of mechanical ventilation. Of note, tracheotomy dated back to a median of 23 months (min 6; max 145 months), with no difference between patients who refused and those who didn’t. Seven out of eight and 8/8 patients who would have refused a tracheotomy indicated dissatisfaction with MV and mobility, respectively. Finally, 18 patients (72%) had had unplanned hospital admissions for the management of acute deteriorations prior to the study.
Another important issue addressed in the interview was communication. In order to communicate, 21 (84%) patients required technical aids (Additional file 1: Table S4). Despite this, the ability to speak was impaired in 48% of patients, to write by hand in 24%, and to write using a computer in 48%. Remarkably, three NMD patients could only communicate with eye movements.
Most of the patients had family members and/or close friends (Additional file 1: Table S4). Fifteen patients (60%) lived with family members. In contrast, after invasive HMV was established, six (24%) and 14 patients (56%) lost contact with close family members and close friends, respectively. Patients were also highly dependent on nursing care: bathing (100%), dressing (96%), use of the toilet (92%), grooming (76%), feeding (44%).
Regarding outpatient care, 23 patients (92%) received home visits from a general practitioner and four patients (16%) were visited by a specialized respiratory physician. Nevertheless, all patients were assigned to a specialized ventilation centre with a median (min/max) distance of 15 km (0.1/104 km). Outpatient nursing care was provided in 92% of patients. In addition, family members were involved in the nursing care of 48% of patients: primarily in basic care and to a lesser extent in respiratory care. Eighteen patients (72%) lived in a private home and seven patients (28%) in a nursing facility (Additional file 1: Table S4). Nutrition was provided via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in nine patients (36%).
The daily routine of the 25 patients who underwent invasive HMV is illustrated in Additional file 1: Figure S1 and Table S4. Importantly, patients spent most of their time watching television when they were not asleep (8 h per day). Eleven patients (44%) received continuous ventilation for 24 h per day. In contrast, 14 patients (66%) were intermittently able to breathe spontaneously, with a mean spontaneous breathing period of 8.5 ± 5.7 h per day.
Information on the Subscales and Summary Scale of the SRI is provided in Table 1, with emphasis on the differences between the two patient groups, as well as between those who regretted their tracheostomy and those who didn’t. To this end, patients who regretted their tracheostomy had significantly lower SRI results for both the Subscale Anxiety and the Summary Scale, while most of the remaining scales also tended to be lower.
Sub- and summary scales of the SRI according to underlying disease (NMD vs. COPD) and individual attitudes towards tracheostomy and invasive HMV
N = 25
Underlying disease
Attitude towards tracheostomy and invasive HMV
NMD (N = 11)
COPD (N = 14)
No regrets (N = 17)
Regrets (N = 8)
Respiratory complaints
52 ± 27
56.7 ± 24.9
Physical functioning
13 (0;58)
16.7 (0;58,3)
Attendant symptoms and sleep
Social relationships
Psychological well-being
Social functioning
Summary scale
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation. For non-normally distributed data, median values with minimum and maximum ranges are given
NMD neuromuscular disorders; HMV home mechanical ventilation; SRI Severe Respiratory Insufficiency Questionnaire
The results of the open interview on the topics of life and death and afterlife are summarized in Table 2. Since the interview was too exhausting for one patient suffering from both COPD and obesity hypoventilation syndrome, detailed interviews are available for 24 patients. With regard to these results, 21 patients (84%) had a religious affiliation: Catholic (N = 13), Protestant (N = 5), Muslim (N = 2) and Hindu (N = 1). However, only 17 of these patients (68%) reported having an active faith.
Summary of open interview (N = 24)
1. How is your current living situation?
Three patients said that they are able to cope with their respective living conditions
Twenty-one patients felt lousy, stressed and massively impaired. Emotions such as anxiety and sadness, and feelings of being dependent and waiting for death were frequently reported
2. How would you assess your quality of life? What makes your life worth living?
Seventeen patients emphasized that despite their reduced quality of life, the deep relationship with family members and (to a lesser extent) friends, nevertheless, made life worth living. Among these patients, two had the hope of eventually becoming weaned and healed, respectively
Seven patients reported a severely reduced quality of life with nothing available to make it worth living again
3. What are your wishes regarding the treatment of your disease. What are the unresolved problems?
Fourteen patients had wishes that related to their treatment: better ability to speak (N = 1), less pain (N = 2), no further disease progression (N = 1), lung transplantation (N = 1), definitive weaning (N = 2), more awareness (N = 2), technical advances aimed at healing (N = 5)
Ten patients had no wishes relating to their treatment
4. What are your wishes regarding your ventilation therapy? How could this potentially be improved?
Fourteen patients had wishes that related to potential improvements in ventilation therapy: Switching to NIV (N = 1), less dyspnoea (N = 1), no further admissions to hospital (N = 2), longer periods of spontaneous breathing (N = 5), definitive weaning (N = 5)
Ten patients had no wishes relating to potential improvements in ventilation therapy
5. What do you think about dying and death?
Seventeen patients did think about dying and their own death: two patients expressed the wish to die, seven patients had a fear of dying/suffering during dying, and eight patients had no fear of dying
Seven patients thought neither about dying, nor their own death
6. Do you believe in an afterlife? What do you think is going to happen after you die?
Eleven patients believed in an afterlife: two patients had no idea how life after death would be, and nine patients had hopes (being with family members, being free, an eternal life, transmigration of souls, resurrection, being a spirit)
Thirteen patients did not believe in an afterlife
This is the first study to provide a detailed description of patient characteristics, living conditions, specific aspects of HRQL and attitudes towards life, dying and death in patients with long-term invasive HMV following ICU treatment and unsuccessful weaning. The main finding was that HRQL and life satisfaction are massively impaired in many of these patients, despite maximal patient care and full supply of technical aids. Importantly, one-third of patients indicated that they would not have chosen to have a tracheostomy inserted if they had the chance to decide again, with this decision being based on the understanding that refusing a tracheostomy would have led to death. Importantly, based on the SRI scores and interview findings, these patients had the worst HRQL.
Overall, these findings raise ethical concerns about the use of long-term invasive HMV following unsuccessful weaning. In addition, the prognosis of patients with prolonged weaning in the present study was severely impaired. Some patients had already died during the weaning process, others died shortly after they were assigned to invasive HMV prior to study inclusion, and some died in the year following study inclusion. This is in line with recent research that also reported severely impaired prognoses of patients who failed the weaning process [11–13]. In addition, there is increasing evidence to suggest that weaning success rates and patient outcome steadily deteriorate over time, an effect attributed to the observation that more severely ill patients are admitted to weaning centres [12]. This is presumably due to the fact that greater numbers of chronically critical patients are surviving catastrophic illnesses as a result of modern ICU medicine [12]. However, despite the increased success of modern medicine in saving lives, the flipside is that surviving ICU treatment—but remaining dependent on invasive ventilation—is associated with a high risk of extremely poor quality of life. Moreover, there are reportedly many problems and individually raised discomforts and dissatisfactions voiced by HMV patients in their final months of life [14]. In addition, it has been emphasized that we need to increase our level of consideration for how patients with HMV die [15]. Therefore, ICU medicine should not simply focus on how to best preserve life; it should also consider the long-term living conditions of patients who remain dependent on long-term invasive ventilation. Finally, it remains unclear how many patients regretting getting tracheotomized would eventually asked for withdrawing of mechanical ventilation and how this can be brought to the clinician’s attention.
The outcome of the present study is somewhat in contrast to the findings reported by Marchese et al. [13], whereby 90% of patients undergoing invasive HMV would have chosen a tracheostomy again. However, the tracheotomies in the latter study were performed electively, and the patients were younger and had a promising median survival of 49 months. Furthermore, they were cared for primarily by family members, in contrast to our study population, whose primary care was provided by specialized nurses. In addition, the proportion of patients with pulmonary diseases was considerably lower in the Marchese study than the present one [13]. Of note, HRQL and life satisfaction in the present trial were particularly impaired in patients with COPD, in line with the previous observations [9]. Finally, patients in the current study had significant co-morbidities. Therefore, in the light of the evidence presented here and elsewhere, it is most likely that COPD patients in whom weaning has failed after ICU treatment may no longer have a life worth living.
The strength of the present study is that the comprehensive, detailed interview process that took place in the home environment provided meticulous details on how HMV patients live, feel and think. Of note, the two conditions that were associated with the most dissatisfaction were impaired mobility and communication. To this end, 36% of patients could not leave the house and 48% were unable to speak (Additional file 1: Table S3). This is remarkable, especially since aids for mobility and communication were thoroughly provided. Thus, in most cases it is the nature of the maximally advanced disease state that impairs life satisfaction, and this cannot be fully compensated by technical aids and patient care.
Social contact and care dependency were two additional aspects with which patients were dissatisfied. Importantly, patients spent most of their time watching television (median 8 h) during waking hours, with only a median social contact time of 1.5 h. In addition, many patients had lost contact with family members and close friends after the establishment of invasive HMV. However, 71% of the patients emphasized that they had a meaningful relationship with family members, and most were satisfied with their living conditions. To this end, 72% of patients lived in their own private home, and 60% of all patients lived with family members. Based on this finding, it is remarkable that nearly 50% of patients were not satisfied with their social situation. Finally, all patients were extremely dependent on nursing care, and the family members of 48% of patients were involved in patient care, indicating the close interlink between living situation, family contact and patient care. Of note, while there is no information available about how family members would evaluate their level of life satisfaction if a close relative become ventilator dependent in the home environment, previous research has indicated that family members were less satisfied with a relative having a tracheostomy than the patient him/herself [13].
Finally, there was a broad heterogeneity among patients regarding religious life, faith and belief in an afterlife. This was also dependent on different religious affiliations. Some patients had detailed thoughts about their deaths, ranging between positive and negative, and some even verbally expressed their wish to die. In contrast, other patients had no definitive thoughts on this subject and avoided thinking about death. The impact of religious life on HRQL and life satisfaction, however, needs to be further elucidated in future.
As a limitation of the current study and as the prize for the individually detailed investigation, the number of patients was low. In addition, this was a monocentric study. Therefore, it cannot be excluded that patients may respond differently under different conditions, particularly in other countries. Therefore, further studies in different countries are needed to verify the current findings.
In conclusion, despite maximal patient care and a full supply of technical aids, both HRQL and life satisfaction are severely impaired in many invasive HMV patients who have failed prolonged weaning. The most important areas of dissatisfaction are mobility, communication, social contacts and care dependency. Importantly, one-third of patients would have preferred to die rather than receive invasive HMV. This raises ethical concerns about the practice of long-term MV following unsuccessful weaning, even though it still should be taken into account that some patients clearly benefit from long-term invasive HMV. Therefore, to avoid unethical prolongation of life, the disciplines of ICU medicine, prolonged weaning care and long-term outpatient care need to move closer together in order to improve individual decision-making processes that incorporate patients’ beliefs, expectations and circumstances.
COPD:
HMV:
iHMV:
invasive home mechanical ventilation
HRQL:
NMD:
neuromuscular disorders
SRI:
Severe Respiratory Insufficiency Questionnaire
SEH takes responsibility for (is the guarantor of) the content of the manuscript, including the data and analysis. All other authors contributed substantially to the study design, data analysis and interpretation, and the writing of the manuscript, with special contributions as follows: FSM assisted in the collection of data and writing of the manuscript. CK assisted in designing the study and writing the manuscript. JHS assisted in designing the study, collection of data as well as writing the manuscript. WW assisted in designing the study, the collection of the data and writing the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
We acknowledge all participants for the effort they devoted to this study and Dr. Sandra Dieni for proofreading the manuscript prior to submission.
SEH, FSM, CK, JHS and WW received speaking fees from companies dealing with mechanical ventilation outside the presented work.
The datasets generated and/or analysed during the current study are not publicly available due to patient privacy reasons, as data, although stored anonymously, are individually detailed and therefore could be back-translated to individual patients, but are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.
The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee at Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany, and was performed in accordance with the ethical standards laid down in the Declaration of Helsinki. Informed written consent was obtained from all subjects.
All authors state that none of the discussed issues in the present article were dependent on or influenced by financial support or funding. The study was supported by Weinmann Geräte für Medizin GmbH & Co. KG and VIVISOL Deutschland GmbH.
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Department of Pneumology, University Medical Hospital, Freiburg, Germany
Department of Intensive Care, Sleep Medicine and Mechanical Ventilation, Asklepios Fachkliniken Munich-Gauting, Gauting, Germany
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The Free State of Jones
Mississippi's Longest Civil War
Bynum, Victoria E.
Between late 1863 and mid-1864, an armed band of Confederate deserters battled Confederate cavalry in the Piney Woods region of Jones County, Mississippi. Calling themselves the Knight Company after their captain, Newton Knight, and aided by women, slaves, and children who spied on the Confederacy and provided food and shelter, they set up headquarters in the swamps of the Leaf River. There, legend has it, they declared the Free State of Jones. The story of the Jones County rebellion is well known among Mississippians, and debate over whether the county actually seceded from the state during the war has smoldered for more than a century. Adding further controversy to the legend is the story of Newt Knight's interracial romance with his wartime accomplice, Rachel, a slave. Newt and Rachel's relationship resulted in the growth of a mixed-race community that endured long after the Civil War had ended. The ambiguous racial identity of their descendants confounded the rules of segregated Mississippi, as vividly evidenced by the 1948 miscegenation trial of great-grandson Davis Knight. In this book, Victoria Bynum pierces through the haze of romantic legend, Lost Cause rhetoric, popular memory, and gossip that has long shrouded the story of the Free State of Jones. Relying on exhaustive research in a wide range of sources, she traces the origins and legacy of the Jones County uprising from the American Revolution to the modern civil rights movement. In bridging the gap between the legendary and the real Free State of Jones, Bynum shows how the legend -- what was told, what was embellished, and what was left out -- reveals a great deal about the South's transition from slavery to segregation; the racial, gender, and class politics of the period; and the contingent nature of history and memory.
Publisher: Chapel Hill :, University of North Carolina Press,, [2016]
Branch Call Number: 976.255 BY
Characteristics: xxiv, 324 pages : illustrations, maps, charts, genealogical tables ; 24 cm.
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Grab Your Bestie to Watch these 10 Odes to Friendship Filmed in Austin
By Dani Dudek
You and your pals may be getting older, but these movies and TV shows filmed in Austin just keep staying the same age.
There’s no time like the present to grab your best bud and watch these 10 big and small screen stories that illustrate how friendship, like Texas, is forever.
10. Dazed and Confused/ Everybody Wants Some!!
Dazed and Confused art courtesy of Gramercy Films/ Everybody Wants Some!! art courtesy of Paramount Pictures
This double feature is sure to start out your night alright, alright, alright. The classic ’70s-set flick Dazed and Confused celebrates all types of teenage friendships. From the graduating seniors, to the upcoming underclassmen, and everyone in between, a party at the moontower never sounded more enticing. Though director Richard Linklater’s follow-up ’80s film Everybody Wants Some!! isn’t as universally loved, it’s another nostalgic look at friendship that is worth a watch.
9. Office Space
Office Space art courtesy of 20th Century Fox
Who hasn’t ever wished they could band together with their friends and stick it to the man? There’s nothing that bonds people together more than commiserating about their boss/job. Of course, committing a federal crime may be taking it a bit too far. But, hey, it makes for a great movie.
8. Where the Heart Is
Where the Heart Is art courtesy of 20th Century Fox
After a pregnant 17-year-old (played by Natalie Portman) is abandoned at a Wal-Mart by her skuzzy boyfriend, she strikes up friendships with the folks in a small Oklahoma town. One of those most notable friendships is with a character played by Ashley Judd, who names her children after sweet treats. Sounds like the perfect opportunity to snack on some pralines and brownies with your peach of a pal.
7. “From Dusk Till Dawn”
From Dusk Till Dawn art courtesy of Miramax
We’re talking about the El Rey television series here, not the film. That’s because the TV show was filmed in Austin. More than simply a story about vampires, this Robert Rodriguez series delves deeper into the relationship of the Gecko brothers (played by hotties DJ Cotrona and Zane Holtz), while also exploring the Mesoamerican, Aztec, and Mayan mythologies where a vampire culture could have actually existed.
6. “The Leftovers”
The Leftovers art courtesy of HBO
OK, so “The Leftovers” may not strike you as a flowery friendship-based series. However, the second season, shot in nearby Lockhart, does contain quite a few storylines that focus on friendship, including Kevin and John’s (though the season two finale may leave you pondering this one). Honestly, this is just one damn good show that will leave you and your bestie with much to talk about.
5. Bandslam
Bandslam art courtesy of Summit Entertainment
Vanessa Hudgens and Ally Michalka star in Bandslam, filmed in Austin in 2008, as part of a like-minded crew of misfits who form a rock group to perform in their school’s battle of the bands competition. Impress your BFF by pointing out the cameo from iHeart radio morning show host and Raging Idiot Bobby Bones.
4. The Faculty
The Faculty art courtesy of Miramax
This Robert Rodriguez-helmed ’90s flick is set in a high school where the students suspect the teaching staff of being aliens, intent on making the students their victims. The light-hearted horror movie was filmed in Austin at the Texas School for the Deaf and features a variety of teen actors that you and your pals probably had a crush on at one point — if you’re old enough to remember the ’90s, that is.
3. Man of the House
Man of the House art courtesy of Columbia Pictures
When a group of cheerleaders witness a murder, a Texas Ranger is assigned to go under cover and protect them. And that Texas Ranger is Tommy Lee Jones. Yep, Tommy Lee freaking Jones. Fun fact: Man of the House is the first film to be allowed to use the full and actual name of the University of Texas at Austin. Make sure your BFF watches for many well-known UT symbols and references to be made for the first time ever on screen.
2. Varsity Blues
James Van Der Beek may not want your life, but you may want his after watching this turn of the millennium football flick. The Beek, Paul Walker, Scott Caan, and Ron Lester star as a group of guys living the high school dream in West Texas. Perhaps ice cream sundaes are in order for this viewing. Or maybe they’re not? You decide.
1. “Friday Night Lights”
Friday Night Lights art courtesy of NBC
Dillon may have been fictitiously set in West Texas, but we all know the real Dillon is right here in Austin. Whether you love the relationship between Coach Eric Taylor and wife Tami, Matt and Landry, Riggins and Street (we could go on and on), there’s no better film or series that makes an ode to friendship quite like “Friday Night Lights.” Friends forever + Texas forever = one of the best TV shows ever. When it comes to deciding which episodes to watch, you’ve got quite the challenge. How about you and your bestie make an origami fortune teller (or whatever those things are called) to help you decide?
Featured photo courtesy of NBC
If you would like to read more about movies, TV, celebrities and other entertainment, you can check out Dani Dudek’s website ATXgossip.com.
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Australia’s are great consumers of technology, but how do we become the creators of it? As a nation of only 22 million people, becoming a nation of creators - of innovators - will greatly help the future of Australian jobs, education and our economy.
Last week close to 50 members of Australia’s tech startup community got together to work out how we can ensure our country has a vibrant tech ecosystem. Dubbed #startupAUS, everything was on the table as we shared stories about the challenges and opportunities of becoming a tech entrepreneurs in our country.
We heard from Freelancer.com and Shoes of Prey about how difficult it is to find enough computer engineers with the right skills to help grow their businesses. While Google may have more resources to ensure we’re attracting the best and brightest that our universities produce, we also understand it’s a numbers game. Local graduates in computer science have shrunk significantly over the last decade and we all agreed that it’s a national imperative to fix this. On a practical level, this means giving more high school students the opportunity to learn computer science at an earlier age and that teachers are supported. Those at the summit put in a lot of time working out how.
Participants of the #startUpAUS summit
As part of our efforts, we recently commissioned PwC to help paint a picture of Australia tech startup scene. It’s a tough and ambitious task in such a fast moving and new industry, but they’ve begun mapping existing Aussie startups and are looking into the ingredients needed for a vibrant ecosystem. This data will be used to help the group’s other areas of focus on boosting awareness of the tech sector, and helping to improve the environment for startups.
In one sense #startupAUS is itself a startup. And as with any new venture, there’s lots of ideas, energy and aspiration. For me, the real test will occur when a high school student has that “what do you want to be when you grow up” conversation with his or her parents. My idea of success: instead of being told to be a doctor or a lawyer, parents will ask, “have you ever considered a career in computer science?”.
Alan Noble, Engineering Director, Google Australia & New Zealand
A new computer. Built for the web
British and Irish Lions Test went online at 9:00am. Your alarm didn’t go off. You frantically open your laptop and wait a minute or two for everything to load but by then it’s too late — they’ve sold out. Speed matters on the web.
Today, when most of us pick up a computer, we want to get straight online, and fast, so we can send email, surf the web and just get to our favorite web applications. It was with this vision we set out to build a computing experience for everyone that would be faster, simpler and more secure. From today, Australians will get to enjoy this with the release of the Samsung and Acer Chromebooks.
Designed from the ground up for the way we use computers today, Chromebooks boot up in seconds, giving you instant-on access so you don’t have to waste time or miss out. They bring you the best of the web to do the everyday things — like sending email, surfing the web, managing your calendar and creating and editing documents — more easily. Thanks to automatic updates, Chromebooks actually get better and faster over time.
Easy to use and easy to share, Chromebooks make a great second or third computer for kids doing homework on the couch, parents catching up on email at the kitchen counter and grandparents staying connected on video chat. They require no setup or maintenance and there’s no need to worry about security updates, anti-virus protections, malware or installing software. This means that you get a faster, simpler and more secure experience, without the hassles involved with other computers — they just work.
They’re easy to share with others because each person can have a separate account for their stuff. Both devices come with 100 GB of free storage on Google Drive*, so you can get to all of your stuff anytime, anywhere. And finally, if you use products like Gmail, Drive, Search, Maps, YouTube, Play or Google+ Hangouts, you will find that everything works seamlessly.
The Samsung Chromebook
The Acer Chromebook
We’ve worked with our partners to make Chromebooks that are safe, easy to use, easy to share and affordable for everyone. The Samsung Chromebook ($349) and the Acer Chromebook ($299) are now available from select JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman stores and the HP Chromebook is on its way.
Now, the 12-year wait begins for the next Lions Test in Australia...
Posted by Caesar Sengupta, Product Management Director, Chrome OS
*You will have 100 GB of free storage for 2 years, starting on the date you redeem the offer on eligible Chrome devices.
It’s 9:14am. Tickets to the British and Irish Lions Test went online at 9:00am. Your alarm didn’t go off. You frantically open your laptop and wait a minute or two for everything to load but by then it’s too late — they’ve sold out. Speed matters on the web.
Two Australian winners of Google Research Awards
At Google, we’re committed to developing new technologies to help our users find and use information. While we do significant in-house research and engineering, the Google Research Award programs aims to also support world-class research that is being done at our universities.
Twice a year we put a call for research proposals on a variety of computer science-related topics. This latest round saw close to 600 proposals from 46 different countries. After expert reviews and committee discussions, we funded 102 projects, including two from Australia.
Steve Blackburn, Australian National University, whose project Building a Compelling Infrastructure for Managed Language Research and Development, aims to dramatically improve the efficiency of software that runs on phones, in browsers and in the cloud, and;
Vijay Sivaraman and Tim Moors, University of New South Wales, Virtualising the Access Network using Software Defined Networking, aims to give web service providers more flexibility and control of their networks to deliver faster services and a better user experience.
Our grants will cover costs such as tuition and travel for a graduate student to work on each project, as well as providing faculty and students the opportunity to work directly with Google scientists and engineers.
Congratulations to all the well-deserving recipients of this round’s awards. If you are interested in applying for the next round (deadline is April 15), please visit our website for more information.
Sally-Ann Williams, Engineering Program Manager, Google Australia
Find Your Way Indoors With Google Maps for Android
Ever been frantically running around Melbourne Airport trying to find Gate 18 in the International Terminal so you don't miss your flight to London? Or agreed to meet your mate on level four of that massive shopping mall, near one of the fountains, next to that new coffee shop you’ve never actually been to … and now you can’t find them?
Today, Google Maps on Android is heading indoor in Australia, to make finding your way inside buildings much easier. With indoor Google Maps, shopping centres, train stations, airports and many other places across Australia will be much easier to navigate.
Many iconic Australian buildings like the Queen Victoria Building and Flinders Street Station now have their floor plans uploaded to Google Maps. The maps automatically appear when you zoom in on a location, and then fade away when the map is zoomed out.
Indoor Google Maps are like having an indoor directory in the palm of your hand - helping you determine where you are, what floor you're on, and how to get to where you want to be. In some locations, you’ll even be able to use the familiar “blue dot” icon that indicates your approximate location - even when you’re inside. This means that when you move up or down a level in a building with multiple floors, the map will automatically update to display which floor you’re on.
This is just the start - we’ll continue to add new indoor maps to public buildings across Australia over the rest of this year. We hope you enjoy exploring over 200 locations across Australia that now have indoor maps available with confidence and a much stronger sense of direction and purpose. To learn more about indoor Google Maps and other features, check out this website or try it out today on your Android device.
Posted by Jamie Woodbridge, Partnerships Manager, Google Australia and New Zealand
Hot searches launches in Australia
top search queries. From today, you can now browse topics that are spiking in popularity in Australia - giving you a fascinating peek into the daily Zeitgeist of “what’s hot” in Australia everyday.
When you visit Google Trends you'll find trending topics going back for the past few days. Some topics reach near global hotness, such as the Oscars or the Harlem Shake, but most are more regional. Over the last few days in Australia, we’ve seen the Clipsal 500, the Future Music Festival and JB HiFi spike and make our hot searches list.
Google Trends works algorithmically to analyze search data and identify topics that are spiking in popularity. The technology clusters queries together so that, for example, searches for [daytona 500] are automatically grouped with [nascar]. We look for popular topics that are spiking dramatically compared with the past.
Beyond the "hot searches" feature, you can always type in any search terms to see interesting trends down to a specific week in a specific city, anywhere in the world. You'll find some things that are interesting, some serious and some fun. Have you found something amazing or see a way to make things better? We'd love to hear from you. Click "Send Feedback" at the bottom of any Trends page.
Happy trend spotting!
Posted by Tzvika Hartman, Software Engineer
When you’re looking for the hottest topics on the web, Google Trends helps you navigate the top search queries. From today, you can now browse topics that are spiking in popularity in Australia - giving you a fascinating peek into the daily Zeitgeist of “what’s hot” in Australia everyday.
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Travel 2014-09-22 by Lavinia Spalding
The Best Women's Travel Writing, Volume 10
Author: Lavinia Spalding
Publisher: Travelers' Tales
In The Best Women’s Travel Writing, Volume 10: True Stories from Around the World, thirty celebrated and emerging writers invite you to ride shotgun as they travel the globe to discover new places, people, and facets of themselves. The essays are as diverse as the destinations, the common thread being fresh, compelling storytelling that will make you laugh, weep, wish you were there, or thank your lucky stars you weren’t. The Best Women’s Travel Writing speaks to the reasons why we travel—and how travel changes our lives. In The Best Women’s Travel Writing, Volume 10: True Stories from Around the World, you’ll: Study the ancient art of belly dancing in Egypt Go day-drinking with a sea captain in Croatia Scuba dive through an underground cave in Mexico Run from massive exploding balloons in Burma Embed with the military in Afghanistan Experience a different kind of time in Argentina Go dogsledding in Finland Confront heartache, pain, and a deadly creature in Indonesia Negotiate with smugglers in Mongolia Marry a stranger at Burning Man ... and much, much more.
The Best Women's Travel Writing
Publisher: Travelers' Tales Incorporated
Since publishing the original edition of A Woman's World in 1995, Travelers' Tales has been the recognized national leader in women's travel literature, and with the launch of the annual series The Best Travel Writing in 2004, the obvious next step was an annual collection of the best women's travel writing of the year. This title is the tenth in that series — The Best Women's Travel Writing — presenting stimulating, inspiring, and uplifting adventures from women who have traveled to the ends of the earth to discover new places, peoples, and facets of themselves. The common threads connecting these stories are a female perspective and fresh, compelling storytelling to make the reader laugh, weep, wish she were there, or be glad she wasn't. The points of view and perspectives are global, and the themes are as eclectic as in all of our books, including stories that encompass spiritual growth, hilarity and misadventure, high adventure, romance, solo journeys, stories of service to humanity, family travel, and encounters with exotic cuisine.
Travel 2014-12-09 by James O'Reilly
The Best Travel Writing, Volume 10
Author: James O'Reilly
The Best Travel Writing, Volume 10 is the latest in the annual Travelers' Tales series launched in 2004 to celebrate the world's best travel writing — from Nobel Prize winners to emerging new writers. The points of view and perspectives are global, and themes encompass high adventure, spiritual growth, romance, hilarity and misadventure, service to humanity, and encounters with exotic cuisines and cultures. Includes winners from the annual Solas Awards for Best Travel Writing.
The Best Women's Travel Writing, Volume 8
Since publishing the original edition of A Woman’s World in 1995, Travelers’ Tales has been the recognized leader in women’s travel literature, and with the launch of the annual series The Best Travel Writing in 2004, the obvious next step was an annual collection of the best women’s travel writing of the year. This title is the eighth in an annual series—The Best Women’s Travel Writing—that presents stimulating, inspiring, and uplifting adventures from women who have traveled to the ends of the earth to discover new places, peoples, and facets of themselves. The common threads connecting these stories are a woman’s perspective and fresh, compelling storytelling to make the reader laugh, weep, wish she were there, or be glad she wasn’t. The points of view and perspectives are global, and themes are as eclectic as in all of our books, including stories that encompass spiritual growth, hilarity and misadventure, high adventure, romance, solo journeys, stories of service to humanity, family travel, and encounters with exotic cuisine.
Travel 2015-10-19 by Kirsten Koza
Wake Up and Smell the Shit
Author: Kirsten Koza
Stand back! The tales in this raunchy round-the-world romp might get you dirty. We've all had unspeakable experiences while traveling that we're ashamed to admit, but these often become our best stories in the retelling. The writers in this collection cast inhibition aside and reveal their weirdest and worst moments and how they made the best of them. And memorable moments in exotic destinations come in all shapes and sizes: insects as big as Pam Anderson’s left tit, regrettable sex, stink-eyed officials, horrible healers, Lady Gaga’s shoes and Madonna’s special meal, trigger-happy militants, and peeping Tom rock stars. Adventure vicariously as: Spud Hilton (not Monty Python) finds the Holy Grail by accident. Meghan Ward squats, and then the toilet grunts back, in Goa. Kasha Rigby proved how tough she is on National Geographic’s Ultimate Survival Alaska, but is she a match for a 90-year-old bone breaker in Guatemala? Namibians stereotype Chinese men as Bruce Lee—Gerald Yeung wonders if attacking baboons will do the same. Keph Senett (hoping not to follow in the footsteps of Pussy Riot) braves bombs, police and a Soviet-era sofa bed to play soccer at the LGBT games in Putin’s Russia. Jabba-the-Turd versus Shannon Bradford in an epic showdown in Argentina. And many more….
Since publishing the original edition of A Woman’s World in 1995, Travelers’ Tales has been the recognized national leader in women’s travel literature, and with the launch of the annual series The Best Travel Writing in 2004, the obvious next step was an annual collection of the best women’s travel writing of the year. This title is the tenth in that series—The Best Women’s Travel Writing—presenting stimulating, inspiring, and uplifting adventures from women who have traveled to the ends of the earth to discover new places, peoples, and facets of themselves. The common threads connecting these stories are a female perspective and fresh, compelling storytelling to make the reader laugh, weep, wish she were there, or be glad she wasn’t. The points of view and perspectives are global, and themes are as eclectic as in all of our books, including stories that encompass spiritual growth, hilarity and misadventure, high adventure, romance, solo journeys, stories of service to humanity, family travel, and encounters with exotic cuisine.
Travel 2016-02-22 by Erin Byrne
Author: Erin Byrne
Erin Byrne captures the essence of France through unique and authentic experiences in Wings from Victory, her collection of stories about travel in one of the world's most alluring countries. Some or her experiences come through serendipity, others via good fortune, still others by accident. But each time, Erin takes the experience, digs deeper, and discovers meaning from it. Each story demonstrates in a different way this idea put forth by Joseph Campbell: The passage of the mythological hero may be overground, incidentally; fundamentally it is inward—into the depths, where obscure resistances are overcome and long lost powers are revivified. From Cézanne’s studio in Aix-en-Provence to a tiny village in the Jura Mountains, from a cozy bistro on the Left Bank of Paris to a plain high above the Normandy beaches, Erin travels through France collecting stories, characters, tastes, and secrets that act as ingredients for change. She learns to trust her intuition after listening to Henri Cartier-Bresson’s advice. After gazing at van Gogh’s self-portrait, Erin finds a way to be more honest. This book is about the gifts we all glean from our travels, and will inspire readers to unwrap their own images and impressions in a new way.
Literary Criticism 2011 by Carl Edward Thompson
Author: Carl Edward Thompson
Publisher: Taylor & Francis US
Introduces the genre, outlining competing definitions. Provides a broad historical survey from the medieval period to present day. Explores the autobiographical dimensions of the form. Looks at canonical and more marginal works, including writing by both men and women, and both colonial and postcolonial texts. Uses both British and American travelogues to consider the genre's role in shaping the history of nation.
Literary Criticism 1993 by Sara Mills
Discourses of Difference
Author: Sara Mills
Publisher: Psychology Press
This book provides a useful entry into the field of travel writing from a feminist perspective which combines Foucault with postcolonialist theory. The point of departure are the narratives produced by British women who, during the mid nineteenth to early twentieth century, traveled to colonized countries. Mills locates their narratives within larger structures of both material and symbolic power to stress the importance of the articulations of travel, gender and sexuality within travel culture: women paid attention to different things than men and had different expectations of themselves and of the `natives' while abroad. Much of this is familiar ground, but it is interesting to see how the author takes well-known female accounts such as Mary Kingsley's and reads them not as eccentric products but as part of a broader discourse about gender, colonialism, and travel experience.
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In a two-night concert event, harpsichordist Jory Vinikour will lead a chamber orchestra through Bach’s complete Brandenburg Concertos this week at Harris Concert Hall.
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Aspen Hill Club Hosts Kids From Around The Nation
Posted February 28, 2019 April 2, 2019 Alex Aleshin-Guendel
February brought an incredibly special event to The Aspen Hill Club—our Club and members served as hosts to the 2019 Winter Invitational. This special junior tennis tournament brought nearly 60 kids representing seven cities across the nation (DC, Boston, Dallas, Harlem, Philly, and Trenton) to learn and compete on and off the court. Each city sent USTA Local Excellence programs to the event.
USTA Excellence centers are designed to use tennis as a vehicle to educate and bring opportunities (on and off the court) to underserved youth. In addition to playing tennis at the Winter Invitational, players were treated to guest speakers including USTA National coaches, a college coach forum, and leadership skills and lessons by Win4Life.
To be a member of a USTA Excellence team, players must do much more than be strong players. Players must have at least a 3.0 GPA, conduct at least four community service events a year, complete a USTA NJTL Essay competition, and compete on local and national tennis events. While competing at the Winter Invitational, all players from across the country united and prepared over 200 lunches for the Montgomery County Coalition for the homeless – Home Builders Care Assessment Center (HBCAC) Men’s Emergency Shelter.
Former Aspen Hill member (and standout tennis player) Jeri Ingram had the idea to bring this event to a place that meant so much to her, “My dad (Joe Ingram) was a member of Aspen Hill and brought me to summer camp when I was 9 years old, that’s where I met Vicki (my first coach) and Jeff Klein. Tennis changed my life and “if there was one person responsible for me enjoying the game of tennis and believing in my ability, it would be Jeff,” Jeri recalls. Bringing kids from across the country to the place where she began her tennis playing was incredibly special for Jeri, “I thought back to how many people helped me at Aspen Hill and at Springbrook High and I know it’s my obligation to reach others.”
Jeri played college tennis at the University of Maryland before playing pro tennis and having a world ranking. She returned to college after playing on the pro tour. Her career goal was to become a college athletic director, but after working with kids, she knew she had a different calling, she explains: “As I began working with kids that can’t afford tennis, I wanted to do more. The more kids I reach, the more I want to do.”
Jeri founded Metropolitan Tennis & Education Group six years ago to help kids have opportunities that they ordinarily wouldn’t, “It’s an awesome opportunity to teach kids and prepare them for college,” says Jeri. MTEF currently has 30 kids on their team, and “We have a GPA of 3.7,” boasts Jeri.
The 2019 Winter Invitational was a huge success. The kids played phenomenal tennis and were treated to learning from college tennis coaches. The kids had a blast and loved the facilities offered by The Club. “We appreciate AHC hosting the event, because of community involvement events like this can happen. It’s a heavy lift and we need great support like we received from Aspen Hill” explained Jeri.
Aspen Hill was lucky to watch such great tennis and meet so many fabulous new faces!
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Florida International University Alumni
Tomislav Kosta
Student at Florida International University
Florida International University 2006 — 2011
Tommie Fox
Aesthetic Consultant, Admin, Office Management
Liberal Arts Creative Writing
Rontoms October 2010 - July 2011
McWilliams Ballard August 2007 - June 2008
British Embassy November 2005 - 2006
U.S. Department of State October 2004 - November 2004
U.S. Department of State July 2002 - July 2003
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U.S. Department of State December 1999 - February 2000
Thomas Morone
Hotel Asset Manager & Business Advisor
CHMWarnick April 2015 - Present
Warnick + Company 1999 - Present
Colliers International Hotel Realty 1993 - 1999
Omni Hotels 1990 - 1993
Ramada Hotels 1986 - 1987
Tommy Amador
Bachelor's degree, International Business, 3.4 GPA
Miami Coral Park Senior High 1999 — 2003
Norwegian Cruise Line May 2015 - Present
World Emblem August 2012 - May 2015
Taverna Opa Restaurant 2010 - 2012
Costco Wholesale March 2006 - July 2010
Marketing, Event Management, Event Planning, International Marketing, Marketing Management, Brand Management, Global Marketing, Direct Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Market Planning, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Hospitality, Marketing Research, Business Development, International Business, New Business Development, Sales, Brand Development, Business Planning, Business Strategy
Tom Ordonez
Social Media Strategist | Facebook Marketing | Instagram Marketing | Lead Generation | Consultant | Blogger
MS Engineering Management, MS Engineering Management
CodeAcademy.Org 2012 — 2012
The Starter League, Ruby on Rails
Northwestern University 2009 — 2009
Project Management, Project Management
BS Electrical Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering
BuildGrow.Us June 2014 - Present
HelicopterNation.com June 2014 - Present
DoralWorks.com April 2015 - Present
Aeronautic Investments Inc August 2014 - January 2015
Aeronautic Investments Inc May 2006 - August 2014
Creatus Angels January 2012 - December 2013
Engineers Without Borders USA: Chicagoland Professional Chapter June 2011 - December 2011
Aeronautic Investments Inc May 2003 - April 2006
Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Ruby on Rails, Online Marketing, User Experience, Product Management, Software Development, Strategy, WordPress, Aviation, Ruby, Lean Startup, CRM, Web Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Google Analytics, Marketing, Aerospace, Web Development, Aircraft, Networking, Engineering, SEO, building software..., E-commerce, Mobile Applications, Analytics, Mobile Devices, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, User Interface, Software Project..., Product Marketing, Integration, SaaS
Thomas Glaser
Mater Academy Charter Middle/High School
MA, U.S. history
University of North Texas 1980 — 1990
ABD, U.S. history
Thunderbird School of Global Management 1974 — 1975
MIM, management/marketing
Texas Christian University 1970 — 1974
BA, English/government
Mater Academy Charter Middle/High Schol August 2008 - Present
Florida Department of Education Commissioner's Task Force on Holocaust Education 1996 - Present
Oakland Park School Advisory Board 2006 - August 2013
Florida Council for the Social Studies 2008 - 2012
Florida Council for Economic Education 2004 - 2010
IREX 2008 - 2009
Miami-Dade County Public Schools August 1987 - August 2008
USHMM 1995 - 1996
Mansfield Business School January 1986 - August 1987
Oakridge School 1985 - 1986
Firearms, Military History, Social Studies, History, Public Speaking, Language Arts, Classroom Instruction, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Design, Teaching, Teacher Training, K-12, Curriculum Development, Teaching English, Social Sciences, Grammar, Speakers, Government, Economics, Research, Writing, Editing, Politics, English, Nonprofits, Classroom, Community Outreach, Program Development, Instructional Technology, Classroom Management, Staff Development, Distance Learning, Higher Education, Adult Education, Educational Leadership, Secondary Education, Literacy, Leadership, American History, Volunteer Management, International Education, Gifted Education, Differentiated..., Tutoring, Literature, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Teaching English as a..., Technology Integration, Educational Consulting
Cheryl Mullin
Owner at Tone You Up
Tone You Up, Inc. July 2006 - Present
Wellness, Fitness, Personal Training, Fitness Training, Wellness Coaching, Nutrition, Weight, Strength Training, Lifestyle, Wellbeing, Supplements, Weight Training, Nutritional Counseling, Public Speaking, Small Business, Cardio, Detoxification, Home Based Business, Lifestyle Coaching, Motivational Speaking, Network Marketing, Skin Care, Sports, Sports Nutrition, Weight Loss Coaching, Weight Management
Toni-Anne Blake
Director of Corporate Communications at Antronix, Inc.
Master's, Communications
Northern Caribbean University (prev. West Indies College) 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's, English
Antronix, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Mercer County Community College August 2011 - Present
Dress for Success Mercer County 2013 - Present
Independent July 2008 - Present
CC Communications, LLC 2012 - August 2014
Miami-Dade County July 2005 - July 2008
Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department March 2002 - July 2005
Miami Dade College 1998 - 2002
Creative Projects 1995 - 1997
Media Relations, Editing, Event Planning, Communications Planning, Press Releases, Public Relations, Publications, Web Content, Speech Writing, Publicity, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Creative Writing, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Leadership, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Public Affairs, Writing
Toni Deveson
Principal at Deveson Media
MS, Psychology
Children's Survival Network 2011 - Present
Deveson Media 1996 - Present
Social Media, Wordpress, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Online Advertising, SEO, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategy, WordPress, PPC, Corporate Branding, Marketing, Website Development, Small Business, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Facebook, Online Marketing, Advertising, Brand Development, Team Building, Event Planning, Web Design, Public Relations, Digital Media, Copywriting
Tonietta Walters
Lyerly, Georgia
Founder & Executive Director at NoumenArt, Inc.
University of Sedona 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Comparative Religion Mystical Research
MA, Liberal Studies; Art & Philosophy of Mind
BA, Philosophy; Art & Philosophy
University of Miami 1984 — 1986
Hallandale High School 1980 — 1984
The Queens College - Jamaica
NoumenArt, Inc. October 2010 - Present
Broward College January 2008 - Present
Miami Dade College August 2007 - May 2013
The Arts Office Net Inc July 2006 - December 2012
Institute of American Education March 2012 - November 2012
Florida International University July 2004 - May 2006
Beckman Coulter November 1999 - November 2002
Beckman Coulter November 1994 - August 1998
Beckman Coulter March 1991 - January 1993
Teaching, Art, Public Speaking, Research, Non-profits, Higher Education, Critical Thinking, E-Learning, Lecturing, Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Staff Development, Team Building, Leadership, Customer Service, Adult Education, Curriculum Development, Fine Art, Entrepreneurship, Nonprofits, Creative Writing, Event Planning, University Teaching, Community Outreach, Social Media, Leadership Development, Program Development, Program Management, Management, Strategy, Grants, Editing, Blogging, Training
Tonya Henry
Bachelor of Science (BS), Applied Mathematics, 3.71
Florida A&M University 2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (AA), Applied Mathematics
Darden June 2013 - December 2014
Burger King Corporation December 2012 - May 2013
Burger King Corporation July 2012 - December 2012
Royal Caribbean International 2011 - 2012
Bank of America June 2010 - October 2011
Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Highly detail oriented, Team Leadership, Social Networking, Management, Training, Operations Management, Financial Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, PowerPoint, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, P&L Management, Sales Operations, Inventory Control, Food & Beverage, Leadership Development, Team Building, Hiring, Quantitative Analytics, Job Coaching, 10 Key, Troubleshooting, Mathematical Analysis, QuickBooks, Organizational Structure, Public Speaking, Non-profit..., Non-profit Volunteer, Restaurants, Sales
Tony Arellano P.A.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Metro 1 Commercial, LLC. January 2007 - Present
Supermarket Creative Agency January 2005 - January 2007
Corporate Real Estate, Landlord Rep, Tenant Rep, Investment Sales, Brokerage, Commercial Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Investment Properties, Investments, Investors, Land Acquisition, Landlord, Landlords, Lease Negotiations, Leases, Marketing, Negotiation, Leasehold, CCIM, Property, Property Management
Tonya Seavers Evans
Director of Marketing and Communications at North Broward Preparatory School
London Image Institute 2009 — 2009
Certification in image and color analysis
North Broward Preparatory School October 2014 - Present
Style Strategist Inc. May 2009 - Present
The Marcom Group, Inc. November 2012 - November 2014
Johnson & Wales University February 2008 - October 2012
ADT Security Services 2003 - 2006
Spherion 1999 - 2002
Media Relations, Social Media, Public Speaking, Leadership, Social Networking, Strategic Communications, Training, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Editorial, Blogging, Styling, Management, Creative Direction, Strategic Planning, Editing, Speech Writing, Facebook, Brand Awareness, Event Planning, Marketing, Time Management, Communication Training, Fundraising, Online Marketing, Image Development, Brand Development, Employee Engagement, Fashion, Communications Training, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations
Tony Barbusca
Director at Bucharest Christian Academy
BA, Social Studies Education
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Miami Dade College 1988 — 1993
AA, Education
Bucharest Christian Academy August 2012 - Present
Covenant Care November 2011 - Present
George Washington Academy August 2009 - March 2012
Bucharest Christian Academy August 2005 - June 2009
Miami-Dade County Public Schools August 1995 - June 2005
Teaching, Educational Leadership, Curriculum Design, Elementary Education, Special Education, Curriculum Development, Teacher Training, Classroom Management, Staff Development, K-12, Educational Consulting, Classroom, Educational Technology, Adult Education, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Literacy, Fundraising, ESL, Lesson Planning, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Program Development, Social Studies, Technology Integration
Anthony Campano
Sarasota, Florida Area
Purchasing Manager at Neal Signature Homes
Bachelors, Construction Management
Monsignor Edward Pace High School 1987 — 1991
Neal Signature Homes September 2014 - Present
Zirkelbach Construction September 2013 - September 2014
EcoWise Construction, LLC June 2009 - September 2013
Blue Ridge Community Health Services May 2010 - December 2011
Construction Logic, Inc. December 2003 - June 2009
Contractors, Certified Lead Renovator, Whole House Renovations, LEED AP, Healthcare, Certified Green..., Green Building, Reinforced Concrete, Construction Management, Construction, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Contract Management
Tony Carvajal
Tallahassee, Florida Area
Primemover, Problem Solver & Calmer of Chaos
Florida State University 2003 — 2017
PhD student, Public Administration
MPA, Public Administation
BA, Psychology & Communications
Florida Chamber Foundation March 2013 - Present
Carvajal Consulting & Management January 2000 - Present
The Collins Center for Public Policy March 2010 - January 2013
Institute for Organization Management - US Chamber 2002 - 2008
Tallahassee Society of Association Executives 2000 - 2003
Florida Psychological Association 1997 - 2000
harris management group 1994 - 1997
Florida Pharmacy Association 1996 - 1996
Florida House of Representatives 1995 - 1996
Popular Bank of Florida January 1989 - August 1992
Non-profits, Policy, Community Relations, Public Policy, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Team Building, Problem Solving, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Government, Government Relations, Workshop Facilitation, Training, Politics, Staff Development, Social Networking, Policy Analysis, Business Development, Strategy, Volunteer Management, Political Campaigns, Program Management, Leadership, Lobbying, Project Management, Strategic Communications, Management Consulting, Project Planning, Speech Writing, Nonprofits, Management, Economic Development, Community Development, Legislative Relations, Data Analysis, Budgets, Program Development, Employee Training, Grant Writing, Grants, Proposal Writing, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Marketing
Tony Cobas, MPA
Servant Leader I Strategic Thinker I Career Coach I Resume Writer I Motivational Speaker I Competent Communicator
Kean University 1989 — 2000
Queen of Peace High School
DeVry University August 2011 - Present
Everest Institute February 2010 - September 2011
StarTek November 2007 - January 2009
PRC May 2005 - October 2007
DeVry University June 2004 - April 2005
Miami Dade College January 2002 - July 2004
CobitaMedia, LLC July 2001 - January 2002
Essex County College January 2001 - July 2001
Lincoln Educational Services May 1998 - January 2001
First Option Health Plan June 1994 - May 1998
Career Counseling, Motivational Speaking, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Career Development, Resume Writing, Leadership, Recruiting, Training, Public Speaking, College Recruiting, Job Search Strategies, Human Resources, Staff Development, Student Recruiting, Interviews, Mock Interviews, Enrollment Management, Admissions, Economics, Job Coaching, Coaching, Student Affairs, Employee Relations, Adult Education, Retaining Customers, Campus, Strategy, Job Fairs, Interview Preparation, Strategic Thinking, Organizational..., Higher Education, Internet Recruiting, Employee Training, Student Financial Aid, Conflict Resolution, Talent Management, Hiring, Student Development, Job Search, Career Assessment, Strategic Partnerships, Performance Management, Instructional Design, Cover Letters, Career Development..., Customer Retention
Tony Ferrer
Project Manager at Bonneville Power Administration through VanderHouwen & Associates, Inc.
Portland State University - School of Business 2012 — 2014
BS, Construction Management
VanderHouwen & Associates, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Tualatin Valley Water District February 2014 - October 2014
Portland State University September 2012 - June 2014
Nike June 2013 - August 2013
Mainstream Engineering Corporation September 2010 - September 2012
Hensel Phelps Construction Co. January 2005 - September 2010
Project Management, MS Project, Construction Management, Engineering Management, Project Planning, Primavera P6, Project Estimation, Sustainability, Analysis, AutoCAD, Program Management, Contract Management, PowerPoint, Budgets, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Proposal Writing, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Submittals, Process Scheduler, Procurement, Green Building, Visio, Microsoft Excel, Mechanical Engineering, Change Orders, LEED, Project Engineering, CAD, Project Control, Cost Control, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Project
Tony Lima
Executive Director, SAVE: Safeguarding American Values for Everyone
Coursework, Integrated Communications
Bachelor of Arts, English and Communications
SAVE September 2013 - Present
Miami Science Museum November 2007 - August 2013
The Miami Foundation September 2011 - December 2012
GolinHarris November 1999 - October 2007
Performing Arts Center Foundation February 1999 - November 1999
Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Spokesperson, Multicultural Marketing, Crisis, Public Affairs, Social Marketing, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Press Releases, Event Planning, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Public Speaking, Spanish, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Online Marketing, Grant Writing, Marketing, Internal Communications, Publicity, Community Development, Newsletters
Tony Millican
Montgomery, Alabama Area
Air Universitysponsored PhD Student, Auburn University
Auburn University 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Educational Leadership and Technology
MS, Hospitality, 4.0
Saint Leo University 1996 — 1997
MBA, Business Administration, 4.0
Georgia Institute of Technology 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Management
United States Air Force, Maxwell AFB July 2011 - Present
United States Air Force, Nellis/Creech AFB June 2008 - July 2011
NATO-led International Security Assistance Force, Headquarters 2009 - 2009
United States Air Force, Nellis AFB June 2007 - June 2008
United States Air Force, Yokota AB February 2004 - June 2007
United States Air Force, Little Rock AFB May 2003 - February 2004
United States Air Force, The Pentagon December 2000 - May 2003
United States Air Force / Florida International University July 1999 - December 2000
United States Air Force, Malmstrom AFB December 1997 - July 1999
United States Air Force, MacDill AFB April 1994 - December 1997
Air Force, Military, Command, Military Operations, DoD, Top Secret, National Security, Military Experience, Defense, Command & Control, SCI Clearance, Government, Program Management, Policy, Afghanistan, Leadership, Information Assurance, Leadership Development, NATO, Training, Logistics, Aircraft, Systems Engineering, Government Contracting, International Relations, Organizational...
Tony Ojeda
Data Scientist | Author | Entrepreneur
MBA, Strategy, Execution, & Valuation; and Entrepreneurship
MS, Finance
BBA, Mgmt Info Systems and Marketing
District Data Labs January 2014 - Present
SageBourse June 2013 - Present
Data Community DC, Inc. August 2012 - Present
Follett Higher Education Group August 2011 - Present
Follett Higher Education Group June 2009 - August 2011
Finavigation Inc. October 2008 - August 2011
Follett Higher Education Group May 2008 - June 2009
Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Tableau, R, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Process Optimization, Business Process..., Process Automation, Entrepreneurship, Team Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy Execution, Lean Startup, Start-up Ventures, New Venture Development, Social Media Marketing, Management, Analysis, Financial Modeling, Leadership, Databases, Strategy, Business Analytics, Strategic Partnerships, Business Process, Big Data, Social Media, New Business Development, Finance, Start-ups, Competitive Analysis
Tony Succar
CEO at Mixtura Productions
Master in Music, Jazz Performance, 3.7
Mixtura Productions Corp. 2007 - Present
Music Production, Arranging, Live Shows, Songwriting, Percussion, Music Programming, Video Editing, Orchestration, Music Publishing, Jingles, Transcription, Music Events, Entertainment, Music, Voice Over, Singing, Music Education, Composition, Recording, Talent Booking, Band, Record Labels, Sound, Piano, Music Management, Music Industry, Studio Recording, Musicians, Musical Theatre, Guitar, Music Videos, Music Licensing, Original Music, Songs, Music Supervision, POP, A&R, Performing Arts, Sound Design, Festivals, Vocal, Pro Tools, Lyricist, Lyrics, Audio Engineering, Mastering, Remixing, Keyboards, Bands
Tony Tomas
Tax and Criminal Defense Attorney at Law Office of A. Antonio Tomas, P.A., Board Certified Tax Lawyer.
University of Miami School of Law 2004 — 2006
LLM, Taxation
Master of Science, Taxation
Florida International University - College of Business 1994 — 1998
BA, Accounting
Columbus High
Law Office of A. Antonio Tomas, P.A. May 2010 - Present
Weisberg and Kainen April 2003 - November 2009
Thrifty Car Rental 1999 - 2000
Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Tax, Tax Law, Fraud, Family Law, Courts, Trial Advocacy, Hearings, Legal Services, White Collar Criminal..., Trial Practice, Alternative Dispute..., Arbitration, Appeals, Attorneys, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Civil Litigation, Depositions, Dispute Resolution, Domestic Relations, Legal Advice, Legal Assistance, Legal Issues, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Litigation Support, Trials
Tony Torviso
Associate General Agent at Cambridge Financial Partners, LLC.
Business, Finance
Cambridge Financial Partners, LLC. June 2010 - Present
Tony Verde
Greater Atlanta Area
Sales and Business Development at eHire
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 1986 — 1989
BBA, Management
Hialeah-Miami Lakes 1981 — 1984
eHire August 2012 - Present
Make & Build August 2012 - January 2014
MATRIX February 1994 - August 2012
Computer Task Group November 1990 - February 1994
NaBanco (First Data Merchant Services) August 1989 - November 1990
Professional Services, Account Management, CRM, Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Business Development, Consulting, New Business Development, Sales Management, Leadership, Applicant Tracking..., Salesforce.com, Enterprise Software, Software Development, Direct Sales, Screening Resumes, Executive Search, Management, Temporary Placement, Software Solution Sales, Human Resources, Contract Recruitment, Sourcing, Training, Staff Augmentation, Lead Generation, Information Technology, Outsourcing, SDLC, Sales Process, Management Consulting, Sales, Staffing Services, Internet Recruiting, Benefits Negotiation, Start-ups, Consultative Selling, Selling, Business Intelligence, Solution Selling, Permanent Placement, Hiring, SaaS, Entrepreneurship
Chris Tormey-Aranda
Sacramento, California Area
Motion Pictures and Film
SJMC, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, 3.5 Magna Cum Laude
University of West Florida 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Communication Arts, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Milton High School 2001 — 2005
Diploma, General
Masque June 2015 - July 2015
Bril Global Solutions July 2014 - June 2015
Leblon LLC July 2011 - January 2015
GotoMarketing Inc. September 2012 - June 2014
Diageo July 2012 - December 2013
Too Faced Cosmetics May 2012 - December 2012
TEAM Enterprises March 2008 - July 2011
Dillards November 2007 - January 2008
Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Photoshop, Event Planning, Digital Media, Brand Awareness, Video Production, Social Networking, Wine & Spirits Industry, Makeup Artistry, Post Production, Video Editing, Cosmetics, Facebook, Social Media, Media Relations, Beauty Industry, Event Management, Promotions, Beer, Brand Ambassadors, Liquor Stores, Premiere, Photography, Field Producing, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations
Kaela Torres
Administrative Associate and Gymnastics Coach at NYC Elite
NYC Elite December 2014 - Present
Gymnastics, Marketing, Administration
Trey P
Washington D.C. Metro Area
MCAT Research Specialist at AAMC
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology/Mass Communication
Paxon
AAMC June 2012 - Present
Bank of America June 2011 - May 2012
Best Buy June 2010 - August 2011
Enterprise Rent-A-Car February 2010 - April 2010
Frost Art Museum November 2008 - December 2009
Florida International University June 2009 - November 2009
AJR & Partners June 2009 - August 2009
Oracle SQL Developer, Microsoft SQL Server, Data Analysis, SPSS, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Nonprofits, Quantitative Analytics, Public Speaking, Social Research, Microsoft Office, Business Objects, NVivo, Qualtrics
Todd Procaccini
Enterprise Sales Executive at eBuilder
e-Builder September 2008 - Present
TradeStation Securities December 2006 - July 2008
DC Concepts April 2000 - November 2006
Salesforce.com, Contract Negotiation, Program Management, SaaS, B2B, Public Relations, Sales, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Microsoft Office, Selling, CRM, Business Development, Sales Process, Solution Selling, Account Management, Cloud Computing, Cold Calling, Enterprise Software, Team Building, Leadership, Lead Generation
Traci Stephenson-Earle
Nova Southeastern University 2006 — 2008
Master of Science, Criminal Justice/Public Administration
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice/Public Administration
Lennar Corporation February 2015 - Present
Carnival Corporation April 2013 - December 2014
Burger King Corporation June 2012 - May 2013
Independent Purchasing Cooperative October 2005 - May 2012
Vendor Management, Software Project..., Business Analysis, SharePoint, Project Management, XML, Experience in a..., Experience in creating..., •Experience in..., Strong e-commerce and..., Superior Analytical and..., Management, Program Management, Business Intelligence, Leadership, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Budgets, Product Development, SDLC, Strategy, Team Building, Customer Service, Information Technology, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning
Traci-Anne Boyle, CIH, CSP
Owner, AirQuest Environmental, Inc./SeaQuest Testing & Consulting
Harvard Business School Executive Education 2015 — 2015
University of Baltimore 2000 — 2002
AirQuest Environmental, Inc. August 2002 - Present
Indoor Air Quality, Industrial Hygiene, Asbestos, Litigation Support, Environmental, Phase I, Sustainability, Occupational Health, EHS, Environmental Management, Permitting, Environmental Awareness, Environmental..., Soil, Mold, Waste, Remediation, Mold Remediation, Water Quality, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Consulting, Construction, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Mitigation, Environmental Compliance, Recycling, Waste Management, Water, Environmental Impact..., Hazardous Materials, Expert Witness, Environmental...
Tracy Ellyn
Founder/Director, The Zen Tov Project for Healing Through the Arts
Master's Degree, Art Education
Syracuse University 1978 — 1981
BFA, Fine Arts, Fashion Design
Summers 1979, 1980, 1981. Patternmaking and Draping Technology
Museum of Modern Art, New York
Museum Education, Summer 2015
Fall/Winter 1981. Fashion Design and Textile Design, for completion of BFA from SU.
Medicine and the Arts, Spring 2015
Behind the Scenes at the 21st Century Museum, Spring 2015
Tracy Ellyn Fine Arts 1981 - Present
Miami Art and Design, Inc. 1994 - Present
The Zen Tov Project for Healing Through the Arts 1996 - Present
Fashion Designer 1981 - 2010
Art, Fine Art, Photography, Visual Arts, Contemporary Art, Art Education, Graphic Design, Art Exhibitions, Art Therapy, Fashion Design, Magazines, Art History, Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Interior Design, Fashion, Editorial, Writing, Fashion Illustration, Fashion History, Auditions, Published Author, Textile Design, Cultural Heritage, Product Design, Curriculum Development, Museum Education, Graphics, Arts Administration, Curatorial Projects, Feature Articles, Garment Manufacturing, Humanities, Business Travel, Architectural Design, Music History
Tracy Flores
Front Office/PBX Agent at The RitzCarlton Bal Harbour, Miami
Bachelor’s Degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami July 2015 - Present
Miami New Times May 2014 - July 2015
South Beach Wine and Food Festival January 2015 - May 2015
American Marketing Association at Florida International University January 2014 - May 2015
TinZi Marketing + Advertising May 2014 - July 2014
Event Planning, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Hospitality, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Fundraising, Social Networking, Public Relations, Spanish, Facebook, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, Adobe Muse
Tracy Mohr
Activities Director at Sports Leadership and Management Charter School
Bachelor's Degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
Sports Leadership and Management Charter School June 2013 - Present
Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Educational Leadership, Curriculum Development, Staff Development, Hospitality, Classroom, Community Outreach, Higher Education
Activities Director and Teacher at Sports Leadership & Management Charter School
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Hospitality Administration/Management
Arts & Minds Charter High School 2005 — 2009
High School Diploma, Dance
Sports Leadership & Management Charter School August 2013 - Present
Lyons & Lurvey, P.A. November 2011 - March 2013
Reyna Plastic Surgery September 2009 - November 2011
Fund for Public Interest Research June 2008 - August 2008
Abanico Theater January 2006 - June 2006
Microsoft Office, Office Management, Event Planning, Dreamweaver, Teaching, Computer Proficiency, Management, Event Management, Events Coordination, Medical Billing
Tracy Nickell
Big Sky, Montana
National Executive Recruiter | Medical Device Executive Level Searches | Top 1% Viewed | Medical Device Sales Recruiting
BS, Management Information Systems
Summit Search Consultants May 2012 - Present
Medical Devices, Product Launch, Market Development, Orthopedic, Spine, Capital Equipment, Sales Effectiveness, Healthcare, Cold Calling, Hospitals, Surgery, Biotechnology, Sales Force Development, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Sales Management, Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Operations, Selling, Pharmaceutical Industry, Selling Skills, Operating Room, Managed Care, Sales, Cardiology, ISO 13485, Neurology, Diabetes, FDA, Pain Management, Hardware Diagnostics, Surgeons, Sales Presentations, Disposables, Dermatology, Recruiting, Physicians, Oncology, Talent Management, Urology, Talent Acquisition, Leadership, Orthopedics
Alfa Illescas
MS, Occupational Therapy
Trancephormations, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Cerebral Palsy, Therapists, Handwriting Without..., Myofascial Release, Upper Extremity, Wellbeing, Sensory Processing, Rehab, Rehabilitation, Pain Management, Interactive Metronome, Handwriting Analysis, Treatment, Traumatic Brain Injury, Craniosacral Therapy, Spinal Cord Injury, Lymphedema, Pediatrics, Occupational Therapy, Chronic Pain, Occupational Therapists, Therapeutic Listening, Stroke Rehabilitation, Sensory Integration, Injury, Early Intervention, Geriatric Rehabilitation, Kinesio Taping, Physical Therapy, Brain Injury, Neurorehabilitation, Neurological Disorders, Acute Rehabilitation, Functional Capacity...
Jamie Church
Revenue and Sales Analyst at SeaDream Yacht Club
Bachelor of Science, Travel & Tourism Management
Manchester Community College 2002 — 2004
Raymond High School 1998 — 2002
SeaDream Yacht Club July 2011 - Present
SeaDream Yacht Club May 2007 - June 2011
Tourism, Cruises, Hospitality, Hotels, Incentives, Sales Management, Promotions, Customer Relations, New Business Development, Negotiation, Customer Service, Team Building, Hospitality Industry, Contract Negotiation, Social Media, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Leisure Travel, Revenue Management, Competitive Analysis, Hospitality Management, Inventory Management, Excel, Leisure, Luxury, Research, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Problem Solving, Revenue Analysis, Sales, Event Management, Online Marketing, Travel Planning, Trade Shows, Yield Management, Vacation
Travis Felder
Senior Mobility Technical Consultant at AT&T
Bachelor's of Science, Computer Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Engineering
AT&T July 2012 - Present
AirWatch September 2011 - August 2012
Noble Systems June 2011 - January 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch May 2010 - June 2011
Royal Caribbean International June 2009 - September 2009
Unix, Active Directory, SQL, Cloud Computing, Technical Support, Mobile Device..., iOS Development, Swift programming, Mobile Devices, Mobile Applications, VMware, Mobile Device Management, Linux, Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Networking, Microsoft Exchange, Java, LDAP, TCP/IP, IIS, Wireless Networking, MobileIron Solution..., Professional Services, Android, iOS, System Administration, Virtualization, Mobile Device..., DNS, Training, Security, SaaS, Cisco IOS, Routers, IP, Help Desk Support, Visual Basic, Leadership, Windows 7, Firewalls, Servers, Cisco Technologies, Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, Hyper-V, CSS, HTML, Illustrator, Enterprise Software
Travis L. Stokes, MPA
Instructional and Organizational Leadership
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership and Organizational Leadership, Post Graduate: Doctoral
Master of Arts (M.A.), and Sciences; Public Administration
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Administration
Morehead State University 1999 — 2002
Transferred, political science
Easley High School 1995 — 1999
Diploma, n/a
Florida International University March 2013 - Present
Florida International University August 2009 - August 2012
FIU Athletics April 2009 - March 2012
FIU Athletics July 2007 - July 2009
Florida International University September 2006 - June 2007
Student Government Council September 2003 - April 2007
FIU September 2002 - April 2003
FIU Housing July 2002 - April 2003
Cheerleaders of America June 2000 - August 2002
Morehead State University August 1999 - April 2002
Public Relations, Marketing, Time Management, Management, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Research, Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Sector, Federal Government, Coaching, Sports Management, Fundraising, Cheerleading, Student Leadership, Recruiting, Local Government, Special Events..., Organizational..., Teaching, Social Media, Press Releases, Project Planning, Higher Education, Microsoft Word, Grant Writing, Event Management, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Student Affairs, Student Development, Program Development, Spanish, Budgets, Policy Analysis, Customer Service, International Relations, Leadership Development, Grants, Policy, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Social Networking, Staff Development, Government, Data Analysis
Travis Torreyson
Austin, Texas Area
Senior Project Manager at CSID
CSIdentity July 2013 - Present
Transverse June 2012 - July 2013
Texas Department of Public Safety March 2012 - May 2012
Comverge 2010 - 2011
Infinity Networks, Inc 2006 - 2010
Infinity Networks, Inc. 2002 - 2006
Momenta 2001 - 2002
Spectria 2000 - 2001
Business Analysis, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Relations, Customer Service, Program Management, Smart Grid, Software Project..., ASP, HTML, XML, Project Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, CRM, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Integration, Start-ups, Access, SaaS, Sales Management, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Training, MS Project, Telecommunications, Cloud Computing, Change Management, Visio, Software Development, Analysis, Mobile Devices, Process Improvement, E-commerce, Databases, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Product Management, Business Intelligence, SQL, Business Process, Salesforce.com, SDLC, ERP
Tré Dunbar
Orlando, Florida Area
Student Intern at Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (CFHLA)
Master of Science (M.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management
Valencia Community College 2010 — 2013
Technical Certificate, Hospitality & Tourism Management
Seminole Community College 2011 — 2012
Associate in Arts, General Education, 3.8
Church Street District December 2013 - Present
Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (CFHLA) May 2013 - Present
Trent Tokos
Sr. Director Region Sales Northwest and Hawaii at Craft Brew Alliance
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), finance and international business
St Louis University High 1987 — 1991
Craft Brew Alliance November 2014 - Present
Craft Brew Alliance September 2008 - October 2014
Craft Brew Alliance January 2004 - September 2008
adidas 1998 - 2004
Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Marketing Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Products, Sports Marketing, Merchandising, Event Management, Sponsorship, Brand Management, Strategic Planning, Advertising, New Business Development
Tresa Chambers, MS
Pace University 2007 — 2008
Master of Science, Publishing
Graduate Certificate, Mass Communications; Integrated Communications, Advertising and Public Relations
University of Virginia 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, French Language Literature
Menchville H.S.
Office Depot April 2015 - Present
Rovi September 2008 - February 2014
Florida International University November 2004 - May 2007
Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Content Strategy, Editing, Strategic Communications, Brand Development, B2B Marketing Strategy, Global Brand Development, Digital Strategy, Creative Direction, Employer Branding, Corporate Branding, Internal Communications, Program Management, Publication Development, Content Managed Websites, Marketing for Small..., B2B Marketing, Education Program..., Project Management, Editorial, Copy Editing, Publishing, Content Development, Brand Implementation, Global Marketing, Digital Media, Product Management, Marketing Research, Content Management, Management Of Creative..., Educational Leadership, Program Facilitation, Program Development, Magazine Management, Newsletter Production, Marketing Material..., Arts Integration, Family Literacy, Panel Moderator, Idea Generation, High Voltage, Online Marketing, Management, Leadership
Tresha Barrett, MSW
Independent Sales Director, Mary Kay, Inc.
Masters, Social Work
Mary Kay, Inc. July 2007 - Present
Public Speaking, Coaching, Teaching, Customer Service, Team Building, Social Services, Sales, Team Leadership, Social Networking, Skin Care, Event Planning
Tiffany Reyes Douglas
Creative at DSI Hospitality
Master in Architecture, Architecture
DSI Hospitality March 2015 - Present
AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Rhinoceros, Vray, Revit, Maya, SketchUp, Hand Drafting
Lester Hammond
Ocala, Florida Area
CoFounder, CEO at IVy Creative Labs, Inc.
Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy
Santa Fe Community College 1993 — 1994
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
IVy Creative Labs, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Advanced Physical Therapy of Central Florida, Inc. April 2007 - Present
Home Advantage Healthcare December 2007 - December 2008
University Hospital and Medical Center July 2007 - November 2007
Citrus Memorial Hospital October 2006 - June 2007
St. Francis Hospital: Resurrection Healthcare June 2006 - September 2006
Life Care Center of Winter Haven February 2006 - May 2006
Towers Home Care October 2005 - February 2006
Heartland Healthcare Center August 2005 - October 2005
Lady Lake Specialty Care Center May 2005 - August 2005
Spanish Speaking, Spanish, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, Strategic Planning, Sports Injuries, Weight Loss Coaching, Vestibular..., Shoulder Pain, Low Back Pain, Contract Negotiation, Treatment, Medicine, Hospitals, Pain Management, Healthcare, Orthopedics, Home Care
Trey M. Irwin
Examiner at Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Associate's degree, Economics
Bachelors, Finance, Economics
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency January 2013 - Present
Raymond James Financial, Inc. October 2011 - December 2012
Student Managed Investment Fund August 2010 - December 2010
Irwin Yacht and Marine Corporation August 2003 - November 2010
Central Bank Operations, Capital Markets, Investments, Equities, Financial Analysis, Structured Finance, Volcker Rule, Economics, Financial Modeling, Financial Services, Commercial Banking, Asset Management, Risk Management, Bloomberg Terminal, Microsoft Excel, Management, Banking
Patricia Bello
Career Development Specialist at Saxon Energy Services Inc.
Masters, Hospitality Management
B.S., Marketing
Saxon Energy Services Inc. November 2014 - Present
Saxon Energy Services July 2011 - November 2014
University of Florida July 2010 - April 2011
SpringHill Suites by Marriott August 2009 - June 2010
SpringHill Suites by Marriott February 2007 - July 2009
Human Resources, Training, Outlook, Personnel Management, HRIS, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Talent Management, Time Management, Succession Planning, Budgets, Customer Service, Management, Microsoft Office
Tricia Dinescu
Mining Innovation at My Own
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Management
Colorado School of Mines 2008 — 2010
BS, Mining Innovation
My Own February 2009 - Present
Pam Payano
Marketing Project Manager at TURKEL Brands
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business and Human Resource Management
University of Central Florida 2007 — 2010
Bachelors of Arts, Interpersonal/Organizational Communications
Coral Reef Senior High 2003 — 2007
TURKEL Brands February 2015 - Present
Mood Media August 2011 - June 2015
Mood Media October 2012 - January 2015
Garba Music August 2014 - December 2014
Two Sheps That Pass... August 2010 - July 2011
Bloc Group, LLC August 2010 - June 2011
University of Central Florida October 2007 - September 2010
MTV Networks May 2009 - August 2009
Metromix January 2009 - May 2009
YouTube, Wordpress, Outlook, PowerPoint, Tumblr, Microsoft Word, Emotional Intelligence, Volunteer Management, Facebook, Social Media, Blogging, Advertising, Editing, Entertainment, Marketing, Research, Spanish, Digital Media, WordPress, Leadership, Photoshop, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Management, Editorial, Sales, Television, Public Relations, Branding Ideas, Branding & Identity, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Customer Service, Writing, Public Speaking
Trip Sirna
Broker Associate at WhoTrades
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
WhoTrades July 2012 - Present
Freelance Videographer/Photographer January 2011 - June 2012
Golden Triangle 2011 - 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch July 2007 - November 2008
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, FrontPage, GoLive, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Photomatix Pro, Portrait Professional, iMovie, mIRC, QuickBooks Point of Sale, MetaTrader, Shopify, Microsoft Office, Sales, Social Networking, Social Media, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Trudie Infantini
Melbourne Beach, Florida
Accounting Instructor at Florida Institute of Technology
Master's degree, Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting
Brevard County Government November 2008 - Present
Florida Institute of Technology July 2007 - Present
Trudie Infantini, CPA, PA January 1983 - Present
Nathan M Bisk, College of Business 2015 - 2015
Brevard County Clerk of Courts April 2005 - November 2008
Space Coast Credit Union January 2001 - December 2004
Accounting, Management, Auditing, Internal Audit, Budgets, Budget Process, Legislation, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Policy, Government, College Teaching, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Finance, Nonprofits, Leadership, QuickBooks, Analysis, Fundraising, Research, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis
TruLe'sia Newberry
Founding President of the USNC UN Women at FIU
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations and Affairs & Political Science, 3.67 A-
Gateway High School 2009 — 2012
International Baccalaureate Diploma, International Baccalaureate
RESULTS and RESULTS Educational Fund May 2015 - Present
Florida International University June 2015 - Present
Black Female Development Circle, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Dream Defenders June 2015 - Present
United States National Committee for UN Women at FIU April 2014 - Present
Florida International University September 2012 - Present
Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Leadership, Event Planning, Fundraising, Higher Education, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Research, Volunteer Management, Time Management, Social Media, Teaching, Spanish, Student Affairs, Leadership Development, Social Networking, Public Relations, Grant Writing, Program Development, Editing, Qualitative Research, Student Development, Event Management, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, SPSS, Grants, Curriculum Development, Data Entry, Philanthropy, Facebook, Grassroots Campaigning, Community Engagement, Community Organizing, Community Development, Gender Equality, Youth Empowerment
Theo Thomidis
West Palm Beach, Florida Area
Sr. Major Account Manager at Juniper Networks
BA, MIS, Business, Management Information Systems
Juniper Networks March 2006 - Present
Foundry Networks, Inc. May 2005 - February 2006
Solunet, Inc. October 1998 - April 2005
Broward Community College August 2001 - May 2002
BridgeNet/Netrox June 1995 - October 1998
Network Security, Data Center, Juniper, Security, MPLS, Switches, Networking, Cisco Technologies, Cloud Computing, Firewalls, Unix, Unified Communications, Network Design, Routers, VoIP, Network Architecture, Virtualization, VPN, IP, Routing
Tony Ugando
Software Architect at MiamiDade County
Miami-Dade County December 2004 - Present
World Fuel Services March 2004 - October 2004
First Data Merchant Services January 2004 - March 2004
Rx Strategies December 2002 - January 2004
Java Enterprise Edition, Java, .NET, C#, Android, J2ME, Blackberry, iOS, LWUIT, Codename One, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, Agile Methodologies, SQL, Stored Procedures, Oracle SQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MyBatis, Struts, Stripes, JSTL, JSP, Apache Tiles, Spring, ASP.NET MVC, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, jQuery Mobile, AJAX, WCF, Jersey, Security, LDAP, UML, Enterprise Architecture, Socket Programming, Multithreading, Ant, JUnit, Windows, Linux, Eclipse, Visual Studio, Spring Framework, Database Design
Babatunde Akanni
Staff Accountant at Keefe McCullough
Mercer University - Stetson School of Business and Economics 2014 — 2015
Master of Accountancy
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Keefe McCullough July 2015 - Present
Urban Image October 2009 - November 2010
Heritage 1981 October 2007 - April 2008
BMA Construction June 2007 - August 2007
Delad Security, Inc. July 2006 - June 2007
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Data Entry, QuickBooks, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Payroll, Account Reconciliation, Peachtree, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Individual Taxation, Tax, Audit Command Language, Creative Solutions...
Tuongvy Nguyen
Food & Beverage Supervisor at Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts March 2014 - Present
Walt Disney World August 2013 - January 2014
Hollister Co. December 2012 - July 2013
Customer Service, Hospitality, Event Planning, Event Management, Facebook, Hospitality Management, Teamwork, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Food & Beverage, Social Media, Time Management
Tessa Wattley
Creative Thinking Leads to the Rippling Effect of Success !
City & Guilds of London Institute
Certificate, Building Construction Technology
Confederation College of Applied Arts & Technology
Associate's degree, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
Executive Certificate, Project Management
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
Troy Howard
Instruction and Curriculum in Urban Environments
Master of Science in Education, Education in Urban Enviornments
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government / International Relations, 3.35 out of 4.0
Louisiana State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelors, Public Relations
Howard Strategic Consulting and Public Relations January 2008 - Present
Florida International University August 2014 - May 2015
American Federation of Teachers February 2007 - May 2008
Washington Teachers' Union 2004 - 2006
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson 2003 - 2004
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) 2000 - 2003
Public Relations, Media Relations, Government Relations, Community Outreach, Newsletters, Editing, Radio, Community Relations, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Social Media, Public Speaking, Writing, Publicity, Facebook, Strategic Planning, Higher Education, Crisis Management, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Advertising, New Media, Copywriting, Internal Communications, Nonprofits, Leadership, Publications, Community Development
Beverly Kessler
Bachelor's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Miami Dade Community College 1984 — 1987
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Legal Secretarial Studies
Carithers Florist January 2000 - Present
Renaissance Waverly Hotel January 1997 - January 1999
American Express Financial Advisors April 1996 - December 1996
Silver Springs Attraction January 1996 - April 1996
The Miami Herald January 1987 - May 1995
Floral Design, Public Relations, Coordinating Events, Photography, Hospitality, Finance, Administrative Support, Retail Industry, Fundraising, Retail, Weddings, Event Planning
Tyler Narducci
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
Indian River State College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (AA), Psychology
SobeViral July 2014 - Present
NERGIA June 2014 - Present
Dream Water (Dream Products, LLC) January 2013 - May 2014
Center for Academic Success at Florida International University August 2011 - September 2012
Pan American Development Foundation January 2012 - August 2012
Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Editing, Social Media, Management, Facebook, Social Networking, Non-profit Fund..., American Sign Language, Training, Analytics, Marketing Research, Graphic Design, WordPress, Trade Show Exhibitor, Content Development, Content Strategy, Content Management, Blogging, Public Relations, Press Releases
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Master of Science (M.S.), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Florida International University May 2014 - Present
SPSS, Psychology, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research, Survey Design, Research Design, Structural Equation..., Microsoft Word, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Training, Survey Research, Public Speaking, Organizational Behavior, Microsoft Office, SAS Programming, SAS
Miguel A Herrera
System Engineer at Ultimate Software
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science
The Johns Hopkins University 2015 — 2016
Specialization Certificate, Data Science
Personal Research, Computer Science
Broward College 2003 — 2006
Associate’s Degree, Computer Science
Ultimate Software June 2015 - Present
Freelance 2008 - Present
Wireless Complete 2008 - 2014
Motorola June 2008 - August 2008
Blue Frog Solutions June 2007 - August 2007
Firedog - Circuit City 2005 - 2007
Geek Squad 2005 - 2005
Agile Methodologies, JavaScript, Project Management, Testing, Scrum, Linux, Microsoft SQL Server, PHP, Databases, SQL, Software Development, XML, MySQL, Requirements Analysis, Unix, Web Development, Software Engineering, UML, Git, Programming, Mobile Applications, Object Oriented Design, Operating Systems, Web Applications, Web Services, Software Design, jQuery, Visual Studio, Eclipse, Windows, Software Project..., Agile Project Management, HTML 5, Ubuntu, AJAX, Database Design, Amazon Web Services..., Cloud Computing, REST, Apache, Integration, OOP, AngularJS, DevOps, Bootstrap, HTML5
Ty Taylor, CFA
Valuation and Damage Expert
Master of Science in Finance
University of North Florida
BBA, Banking and Finance
BA, Psychology
Asset Analytics, Inc. April 2010 - Present
Wagand and Associates, Inc. July 2004 - March 2010
Business Valuation, Inc. January 1999 - June 2004
Business Valuation, Appraisal, Equities, Economics, Debt, Options, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Litigation Support, Expert Witness, Equity Valuation, Appraisals, Finance, Securities, Analysis, Valuation, Financial Reporting, Strategy, Forecasting, Management, Investments
Michelle Prevot
Naples, Florida Area
Owner, U1PLUS
Umar Adeeb (uadeeb.net)
Greater Philadelphia Area
Senior .NET and Web Developer
NED University of Engineering and Technology 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Army Burn Hall College 1986 — 1988
High School, Pre-Engineering, A
Army Burn Hall College
Comcast Spotlight May 2014 - Present
Linard Capital AG November 2012 - March 2014
First Health Network September 2011 - November 2012
Avantext, Inc. 2007 - 2009
Stanker and Galetto March 2005 - December 2006
ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, C#, Agile Methodologies, JIRA, Requirements Analysis, Visual Studio, SDLC, JavaScript, SQL, VB.NET, Software Development, Windows Server, XML, Java, HTML, PHP, Databases, Visual Basic, TCP/IP, WCF, Scrum, jQuery, ASP, MySQL, Oracle, OOP, MVC, WPF, Software Documentation, Testing, C++, AJAX, XSLT, Design Patterns, SOAP, JSON, REST, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, SOA, SSRS, Object Oriented Design, AngularJS, IIS, Think Subscriptions
Juan Ulises Arcia
Process Control Engineer
Florida International University - College of Law 2013 — 2017
MS, Engineering Management
BS, Computer Engineering
City of Fort Lauderdale April 2008 - Present
NS Aviation April 2011 - July 2012
Cordis Corporation, Johnson and Johnson July 2001 - April 2008
Technically Advanced..., Automatic Control, Troubleshooting, Automation, Process Automation, Process Analysis, Systems Engineering, Government, Flight Control, Civil Aviation, General Aviation, Flight Training, Aerospace, Instrumentation, Medical Devices, Project Management, Six Sigma, Aircraft Systems, Industrial Control, Lean Manufacturing, FDA, Regulatory Requirements, Engineering Management, V&V, Design of Experiments
Ulises Cicciarelli
President/ Broker at Prestige Real Estate Services, Inc.
Bachelors degree, Business Administration for Management Information Systems
Prestige Real Estate Services Inc. December 2010 - Present
Florida Realty of Miami April 2006 - February 2011
Solid State Media February 2003 - April 2006
IBM February 1999 - June 2003
Buyer Representation, Real Estate, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Investment Properties, Residential Homes, Condos, Sellers, Sales, REO, Selling, Negotiation, First Time Home Buyers, Property Management, Online Advertising, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Single Family Homes, Buyers, Real Estate Transactions, Investors, Commercial Real Estate, Relocation, Luxury, Income Properties
Ulysses Peinado Eyherabide
Architect and PM at Cetra Ruddy
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences 2001 — 2003
Master, Architecture
Architecture, Architecture and Urban Design
Bachelor, Archtitecture
CetraRuddy October 2013 - Present
RAFAEL VIÑOLY June 2010 - October 2013
ARCH.it June 2009 - June 2010
AIA Architecture Guidebook to Miami Beach and Miami January 2009 - March 2010
Hyperion April 2004 - June 2009
Florida Atlantic University June 2007 - December 2008
A R Q U I T E C T O N I C A September 2002 - September 2003
Dorsky Hodgson Parrish Yue October 1999 - October 2001
Beilinson Architect PA June 1996 - June 1999
Comprehensive Planning, LEED, Construction, Submittals, High Rise, Construction Drawings, Design Management, Renovation, Interior Design, Historic Preservation, Architecture, Adaptive Reuse, Architectural Drawings, Revit, AutoCAD, Mixed-use, Project Planning, Space Planning, Sustainable Design, Enclosures, Academic buildings for..., Energy Code Analytics...
Umair Jawaid
Collection Specialist at American Express
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 3.4
American Sr. High 2001 — 2004
American Express April 2013 - November 2014
Wells Fargo April 2011 - March 2013
Westerman & Associates, Inc March 2008 - February 2011
Alliance Retail Services October 2007 - February 2008
Lowe's Companies, Inc. December 2005 - June 2007
Gold's Gym March 2005 - November 2005
Customer Service, Deposits, Cross Selling, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Banking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Access, Retail Banking, Data Entry, Time Management, Call Centers, Performance Metrics, Customer Service...
USNC UN Women Florida International University
Collegiate Club at Florida International University
Florida International University August 2014 - Present
Non-profit Leadership
Patricia O. Urquiaga
Business Development & Sales Manager at eGENTIC
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
Broward Community College 2006 — 2009
Associates, Architecture
Kreativspac LLC December 2014 - Present
eGENTIC December 2013 - Present
Latin2Latin Marketing + Communications,LLC. June 2013 - December 2013
Latin2Latin Marketing + Communications,LLC. May 2010 - June 2013
Latin2Latin Marketing + Communications,LLC. June 2009 - May 2010
Latin2Latin Marketing + Communications,LLC. June 2008 - June 2009
C4 Direct Solutions March 2006 - June 2008
Public Relations, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Media Planning, Social Media, Leadership, Event Planning, Direct Marketing, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Media Relations, Media Buying, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Constant Contact, Outlook, Marketing Research, Microsoft Publisher, Survey Monkey, Assess Online Tool, Geoscape Market..., My Media Info, Microsoft Powerpoint, Google Adwords, Google Search, Google Display, Linkedin Marketing, Yahoo Search Marketing, Bing Search, Yahoo Display, Toggl, Facebook Marketing, Analytics, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Sales, Business Development, Lead Generation, Strategy, Management, Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing
Daniel Hebert
Orange County, California Area
Owner, U.S. CAD
Ocean Corporation 1987 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hospitality Administration/Management
Johnson & Wales University 1981 — 1983
AS, Culinary Arts
U.S. CAD December 1999 - Present
U.S. CAD December 1999 - September 2008
Advanced Enterprise Solutions 1996 - 2000
BIM, Revit, AutoCAD, 3D, CAD, Navisworks, Autodesk Software, Architectural Design, 3D visualization, Integrated Project..., Green Building, Architecture, Virtual Design, 3D Studio Max, Modeling, Construction, Enterprise Software, Project Planning, Rendering, Architectural Drawings, Architectures, 3D Modeling, Steel Detailing, Design Research, Structural Engineering, Inventor, LEED
Ula Zucker Williams
Pesident/CEO at Greater Miami Gardens Chamber of Commerce
Bachelor in Science: Mass Communications, Public Relations
Greater Miami Gardens Chamber of Commerce May 2012 - Present
AEG Live June 2012 - Present
City of Miami Gardens November 2005 - June 2012
Public Speaking, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Event logistics, Branding, Business Development, Budgeting, Government Relations, Community Relations..., Corporate Social..., Social Responsibility, Business Networking, Brand Development, Small Business Lending, Small Business, Economic Development, Real Estate, Investment Properties, Budgets, Copywriting, Customer Service, Digital Media
C. Patricia Cabrera, CAMS
ACAMS International Events Manager
Our Lady of Lourdes Academy 1997 — 2001
ACAMS June 2014 - Present
The Intriago Group September 2011 - September 2013
The Intriago Group April 2010 - September 2011
Enzo Sartori Custom Clothiers March 2009 - April 2010
Tech Data March 2007 - January 2009
Event Planning, Event Management, Contract Negotiations, Corporate Events, Conferences, Budget Management, Budget Analysis, Events, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Management, Project Management, Research, Spanish, Marketing Communications, Marketing, New Business Development, Sales, Leadership, Business Development, Negotiation, CRM, Strategic Planning, Training, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Sales Operations, Online Marketing, Analysis, Project Planning, Strategy, Business Planning, Team Management, Time Management, Salesforce.com
Camila Valdez
Marketing I Communications I LatinAmerica I TechSavy Think Global I Interpersonal Skills I Digital Marketing
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing and Communications
Universidad San Francisco de Quito 1998 — 2002
B.A, Journalism
Michigan State UniversityEast
Citrix July 2014 - Present
NetApp June 2012 - June 2014
Hewlett-Packard November 2009 - July 2012
Hewlett-Packard June 2006 - November 2009
Hewlett-Packard December 2003 - May 2006
Microsoft July 2003 - December 2003
Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Demand Generation, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Business Development
Valeene Wilson
Assistant Account Executive at MRM//McCann
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Advertising and Public Relations, 3.67
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Advertising and Public Relations
MRM//McCann September 2015 - Present
Wieden + Kennedy June 2015 - August 2015
Barnes & Noble College August 2012 - June 2015
Marcus Graham Project - Prismatic June 2014 - August 2014
University of Central Florida College of Sciences Dean's Office May 2013 - May 2014
The Orlando Scene December 2013 - February 2014
Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing Communications, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, InDesign, Public Speaking
Valentina Hurtado
MS Biological SciencesMicrobiology
Universidad de Los Andes 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Biological Sciences-Microbiology
Bachelor's degree, Microbiology
Northeastern University May 2014 - Present
Boston University May 2014 - Present
Universidad de los Andes August 2011 - January 2013
Universidad de los Andes January 2011 - June 2011
Universidad de los Andes August 2010 - December 2010
Research, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Cloning, DNA sequencing, Bacterial Transformation, PCR, Bioinformatics, Yeast two-hybrid, Fluorescence Microscopy, DNA extraction, RNA isolation, Expression Cloning, Plant Tissue Culture, Bacterial Cell Culture, Fungal Identification, Teaching
Rob Valenti
Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
DeVry 2005 — 2007
Christopher Columbus High School 1990 — 1992
LabTech Software March 2014 - Present
Kaseya May 2007 - October 2013
Kaseya September 2008 - December 2009
Kaseya May 2007 - August 2008
ACD Systems 2003 - 2007
TODO1 Services 2001 - 2002
iNNERHOST 1999 - 2001
Computer City 1995 - 1999
IT Service Management, Networking, Windows Server, Kaseya, Professional Services, Cloud Computing, Technical Support, Service Desk, Servers, Managed Services, Troubleshooting, Virtualization, IT Management, Windows, Systems Management, SaaS, Account Management, Microsoft Exchange, Acronis, Patch Management, Software Quality..., Software Consulting, Project Planning, Software Installation, Process Improvement, Salesforce.com, Application Servers, Technical Presentations, Technical Staff..., Supervisory Experience, SNMP, Server Administration, Sales Operations, Computer Network..., NOC, GIS, Software Documentation, GIS systems, Project Coordination, Data Migration, Windows System..., Business Process..., Moodle, Network Operations, Staff Management, Customer Retention, Software Deployment, IT Automation, LabTech, SQL
Valeria Alfaro
Network Presentation Supervisor at Discovery Communications Latin America
Bellevue University 2011 — 2013
MBA, Marketing
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communication; Advertising
Discovery Communications September 2014 - Present
Sunkissed Swimwear June 2013 - Present
Discovery Communications November 2012 - September 2014
Discovery Communications, International Division September 2010 - November 2012
Discovery Communications, International Division June 2010 - September 2010
Latin World Entertainment August 2009 - December 2009
Miami-Dade County Public Schools February 2005 - October 2008
Media Planning, Spanish, Writing, Broadcast, Strategy, New Media, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Media Relations, Magazines, Digital Strategy, Radio, Television, Content Strategy, Media Buying, Online Advertising, Advertising
Valerie Hayward
Innovative professional with knowledge of digital media, social media, and marketing strategy.
Bachelor’s Degree, Digital Media Studies, Minor in E-Marketing
Associate’s Degree, Journalism
New York Film Academy 2009 — 2009
Certificate, Digital Journalism
Morgans Hotel Group March 2013 - Present
Sapient April 2015 - April 2015
Paul Mitchell the School Miami October 2012 - April 2013
Union Square Partnership October 2011 - November 2011
NBCUniversal, Inc. August 2009 - December 2009
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Valerie Regis
Marketing Communications Strategist
Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Science in Communication (PR track)
Juicee August 2015 - Present
Florida International University February 2011 - August 2015
ZP Consulting - Insta-Known Success Project July 2015 - July 2015
Student Support Services Club June 2013 - May 2015
PepsiCo June 2014 - August 2014
Golden Key International Honour Society, FIU Chapter July 2012 - December 2013
INOAR Cosmetics June 2012 - January 2013
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Valerie Soued
Family Medicine Resident at The Mount Sinai Hospital
Temple University School of Medicine 2010 — 2014
M.D., Medicine
B.S., Biology
The Mount Sinai Hospital June 2014 - Present
TEAC - Temple University Emergency Action Corps April 2014 - April 2014
Crozer-Keystone Health System March 2014 - April 2014
Temple University Health System February 2014 - March 2014
Temple University Health System January 2014 - February 2014
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Miami Children's Hospital September 2013 - October 2013
Abington Memorial Hospital August 2013 - September 2013
Jackson Memorial Hospital June 2013 - July 2013
Cpr Certified, Phlebotomy, EMR, Epic Systems, Spanish, Public Speaking, Health Promotion, Social Media
Valerie Trueba, Esq.
Governmental Affairs & Litigation Attorney
Juris Doctor, 3L
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
St. John Neumann - Miami 1993 — 2003
Trueba Law September 2014 - Present
Valerie Vargas
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Saint Brendan High School 2006 — 2010
Kforce Inc June 2015 - Present
GASTRO HEALTH June 2012 - June 2015
GASTRO HEALTH January 2015 - April 2015
GASTRO HEALTH August 2011 - May 2012
Management, Human Resources, Healthcare, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Spanish, Training
Lina Valery
Owner at Valery Designs
Full Sail University 2009 — 2010
MS, Education Media Design & Technology, 4.0
Valery Designs Inc. 2007 - Present
Web Design, Flash, CSS, Social Media, Online Advertising, WordPress, Residential Homes, Mac, Wireframes, Design Management, Book Design, PHP, MySQL, Video Production, Logo Design, E-commerce, Digital Media, XHTML, Web Development, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML 5, C#, ASP.NET, Content Management, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Online Marketing, Small Business
Valeska Rodriguez
Development Intern at Safehouse Pictures
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business, Marketing
Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, SEO, Google Webmaster Tools, Google Analytics, Google Adwords
Vanessa A. Alvarez
Multiplatform Journalist
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism 2013 — 2014
M.S. Journalism, Video Production & Reporting
The George Washington University 2012 — 2012
Master's Certificate, Documentary Filmmaking
Université Paris Sorbonne - Paris IV 2011 — 2012
Certificate in French Studies, History & Culture, Cours de Civilisation Française
B.S., Broadcast Journalism, Minor in Economics
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Valerie Velez
Marketing & Product Development
Associate's degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Cypress Bay 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
Anatomy at 1220 August 2015 - Present
TEAM Enterprises August 2013 - Present
DeliverLean September 2011 - Present
City Girls International June 2012 - Present
De La Rosa Real Foods & Vineyards May 2015 - July 2015
La Boca House July 2013 - June 2014
Creato Hairdressing March 2013 - June 2014
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Val Silidker
Founder/Director Inspired Life, Zen Cruise & Expand the Love, Deep Ecologist, Public Speaker, Transformational Catalyst
Professional Training & Coaching
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Expand the Love November 2009 - Present
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Vamsi Punna
Sr Software Engineer at Allscripts
Master of Science, Computer Science
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science & Engineering
Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet
Allscripts April 2015 - Present
Allscripts December 2012 - March 2015
Kaseya January 2012 - November 2012
Florida International University May 2011 - December 2011
Florida International University November 2010 - April 2011
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Vanessa Giles
Service Agent Coordinator at Halstead Property
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Michaels Arts & Crafts Store, Inc. August 2013 - January 2014
Choice Hotels International; Sleep Inn & Quality Inn April 2011 - February 2013
Awesome Global Events January 2003 - November 2010
Clerical Skills, Marketing, Special Events, Translation, Interpreting, Research, Writing
Vanesa Chaparro
CPA Candidate
Florida International University - College of Business Administration 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting and Finance, Alumni
School for Advanced Studies 2010 — 2012
Meaden & Moore January 2015 - April 2015
Florida International University August 2014 - December 2014
Deloitte South Africa June 2014 - August 2014
Johnson & Johnson June 2013 - August 2013
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Northwestern Mutual August 2012 - December 2012
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Analytical Chemist. Ph.D. Candidate (FIU)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Analytical Chemistry
Master in Science, Analytical Chemistry
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú 1998 — 2003
Bachelor in Science, Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry, Carotenoids analysis, HPLC, UV/Vis, Mass Spectrometry
Jean-Marie Vaneskahian
IPTV Security Architect at AlcatelLucent
BS, Physics
Hialeah Senior High
Alcatel-Lucent December 2007 - Present
Allen Community Outreach 2003 - Present
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Harris April 1996 - August 1997
Tecord Inc. March 1992 - January 1996
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Advertising and Marketing, GPA: 3.35 / Dean’s List recipient
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Equinox November 2014 - Present
Equinox January 2014 - December 2014
Nutri-Force Nutrition September 2012 - January 2014
AerSale, Inc. January 2012 - September 2012
RingFit USA January 2012 - September 2012
Beachbody April 2011 - September 2012
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Landscape Architectural Designer at Raymond Jungles Inc.
Master of Landscape Architecture + Environmental and Urban Design, Landscape Architecture Environmental and Urban Design
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Associate of Arts (A.A.), Architecture
Raymond Jungles Inc. May 2015 - Present
Landscape Architecture Foundation: Landscape Performance Series March 2014 - August 2014
Raymond Jungles Inc. February 2014 - August 2014
AMPCO January 2012 - February 2014
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Vanessa Brito
M.A., Political Science
B.A., Political Science, Criminal Justice
The Huffington Post December 2011 - Present
Miami Voice PAC September 2010 - Present
MYami Marketing January 2009 - Present
FIU Metropolitan Center August 2003 - October 2008
Florida International University 2003 - 2008
Business Strategy, Market Research, Higher Education, Public Relations, Social Media, Graphic Design, Marketing, Facebook, Strategic Planning, Research, Event Planning, Crisis Communications, Public Policy, Politics, Media Relations, Fundraising, Government, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Editing, Journalism, Community Outreach, Magazines, Speech Writing, Newsletters, New Media, Spanish, Copy Editing, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Political Consulting, Political Campaigns, Media Planning, International Relations, Corporate Communications, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Publicity, Volunteer Management
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Principal and Cofounder at Gift Wrap My Face / Freelance talent recruiter at Zubi Advertising
Miami Ad School 2002 — 2004
Art Director, Art direction
Gift Wrap My Face July 2014 - Present
Zubi Advertising Services September 2012 - Present
Miami Ad School January 2014 - January 2015
Promovizion November 2012 - June 2014
Miami Ad School January 2011 - August 2011
the community August 2010 - December 2010
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Journalist at www.vanessadelgado.com
Undergraduate, Organizational Communication, General
Associate's Degree, Mass Communication/Journalism
Delgado Community College 2002 — 2004
Grace King High School 1987 — 1989
Office Of Cuba Broadcasting August 2015 - Present
www.vanessadelgado.com May 2013 - Present
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Real Estate Consultant Commercial Alliance of Miami Member
Fortune International Group 2015 - Present
HSBC Private Bank International 2014 - 2015
Melia Hotels Int'l (corporate)/Burger King Corporation HQ (corporate)/Our Kids (non-profit sector) 2007 - 2014
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Vanessa Espinel
Entertainment Journalist
WSVN CHANNEL 7 March 2014 - Present
Hollywood Bulletin July 2011 - Present
ThinkInk PR June 2013 - July 2013
Barnes & Noble College Bookstore June 2005 - January 2012
The Miami Desk/South Florida News Service August 2011 - December 2011
Ishtar Productions April 2011 - June 2011
MTV Networks January 2011 - May 2011
Beacon Newspaper November 2008 - May 2010
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Vanessa Gamble
International Business Specialist | Student at SKEMA Business School In France | Seeking Spring & Summer Internships
International Business and Marketing
SKEMA Business School 2014 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, International Business
Wisconsin Virtual Academy 2009 — 2013
SKEMA Business School August 2014 - Present
Self-Employed June 2008 - Present
Market Research, International Business, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Customer Service, Photoshop, Event Planning, Marketing Research, CPR Certified, Child Development, Digital Marketing
Vanessa J. Chamizo
Realtor at The K Company Realty, LLC
BA, Sociology and Anthropology
OLLA 1987 — 1991
The K Company Realty, LLC July 2015 - Present
MarrVelous Pet Rescues & Adoptions January 2008 - Present
Realty World Freewheeler October 2014 - July 2015
American Caribbean Real Estate 2007 - September 2014
EAG Realty 2004 - 2007
Short Sales, Condos, Foreclosures, Sellers, Single Family Homes, Luxury, Real Estate, Waterfront, Property, Investment Properties, Selling, Real Estate Development, FHA, REO, Commercial Real Estate, Investors, SFR, Listings, Residential Homes, Relocation, Buyer Representation, First Time Home Buyers, New Home Sales, Real Estate Transactions, Vacation Homes, Buyers, International Real..., Real Property, National Association of..., Townhomes, Sales, Referrals, Negotiation, Marketing, Income Properties
Vanessa Rodriguez Ramos, MPA
Manager, Marketing & Communications at Baptist Health South Florida
Human Resource Management Certificate
Florida Internationaly University - College of Arts & Sciences 2008 — 2012
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
Baptist Health South Florida August 2015 - Present
Health Council of South Florida July 2014 - August 2015
Health Council of South Florida July 2013 - June 2014
Health Council of South Florida December 2010 - June 2013
Health Council of South Florida March 2008 - November 2010
Alliance for Aging, Inc. October 2007 - February 2008
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Sales and Business Development at South Florida Foods Int'l Inc.
Master's degree, Business Administration, Specialization in Finance
South Florida Foods Int'l Inc. February 2014 - Present
TEAM Enterprises June 2011 - Present
South Florida Foods International Inc. August 2010 - February 2014
Management, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Microsoft Office, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Food, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Negotiation, Food & Beverage, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Marketing, Event Planning, Event Management, International Relations
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Phoenix, Arizona Area
Evening News Anchor at 12 News (KPNXTV, NBC)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Broadcast Journalism, International Relations
12 News (KPNX-TV, NBC) July 2015 - Present
NBC News October 2014 - July 2015
Broadcasting Board of Governors-Martí Noticias July 2011 - February 2014
WSVN, Channel 7 FOX Miami (Sunbeam Corporation) November 2005 - July 2011
Telemundo Network, a division of NBCUniversal 2004 - 2005
Telemundo Media, a division of NBCUniversal 2002 - 2004
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Bachelor of Arts, English
Marcus & Millichap April 2005 - Present
Marcus & Millichap October 2010 - January 2012
Marcus & Millichap October 2010 - October 2011
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H.I.G. Capital October 2008 - Present
Gencom June 2007 - September 2008
ASTAR Air Cargo December 2004 - May 2007
Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, US GAAP
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Admitted to Florida Bar October 2014
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctorate, Common Law
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Keiser University 2005 — 2007
Associate of Arts, Paralegal Studies
Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic August 2013 - May 2014
Legal Services of North Louisiana June 2013 - August 2013
Legal Aid Bureau May 2012 - July 2012
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Colorado State University 1999 — 2003
OneCloud Software December 2013 - Present
Wentworth Institute of Technology May 2013 - Present
Name.com October 2013 - April 2014
VMware July 2012 - December 2013
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Sandia National Laboratories May 2010 - August 2010
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Columbus, Ohio Area
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Nanotech Biomachines, Inc. August 2013 - January 2014
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Jackson, Tennessee Area
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Account Controller at MGM Brothers Logistics, Inc.
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The Ubiquity of Tattoos: An Interview with Cris Cleen
The ubiquitous proliferation of tattoos in today’s mainstream culture has peeled away all but every layer from the archaic notion that tattoos are taboo. Tattoos, let’s face it, have become commercialized. But if you dig your hands through the pile, you’ll find a new tattoo niche that harks back to the good ol’ days. A time of pre-world war industrial bliss…where hands were busy and sweat glistened proudly. It was a time when things weren’t necessarily easy, but you got the work done and didn’t quite worry about the unending mystery of the ever expanding universe. It was an era where tattoos were an earned folk art tradition. For sailors, long odysseys into uncharted hemispheres granted coveted sparrows, like badges, and crudely drawn women with seductive eyes are scrawled three layers deep into flesh to memorialize debauched, forgotten nights in remote tropical isles. Today, there is a new band of misfit tattooists keeping this tradition beautifully alive. Last Monday I got a chance to sit down to talk with tattooist Cris Cleen.
When I got to Idle Hands Tattoo, in the Lower Haight neighborhood of San Francisco, he was hunched over an angled draftsman table sketching intently. Like an author of a novel would give a name that alludes to a character'sphysicality or persona, Cris Cleen was....well...very clean and well dressed – dapper even. His style of dress is a throwback to a distant, nostalgic era. It’s the era you see in black and white photographs of 1930s street hoodlums, bootleggers, and dust bowl wanderers. I should mention though, that Cleen is far from a Luddite, even though I could smell small whiffs of Ned Ludd. I learned that Cleen has “three computers and an iphone.” Cleen also recognizes the disadvantages of that era: “lights caused fires and people threw their trash out the window.” But there is still a soupcon of romantization of an earlier era, which seems not only nostalgic, but also appreciative of the bygone ethos of the American Dream. Even the brief story he told about himself, his brother and their mother moving out west from Iowa to California seemed very Steinbeck. But all this simply added to the splendorous aesthetic and personality of his tattoos: folksy, like patchwork quilts.
Cleen has never been to art school and never wanted to be an artist. Even now he doesn’t consider himself an artist: “I like to come up with ideas and put things together… I’d rather have a good idea than a good drawing.” At one point Cleen wanted to become a cop – a revelation that illustrates the merit of his character – something about cops having “the guts to defend something.” And Cris Cleen certainly is protecting something: his integrity. Cleen is not a people pleaser and has never had a problem speaking his mind: “I don't want to be suicidal when I'm 30 because I've been a people pleaser all my life.” Whilst most kids “were fucking off and spending their parents money” Cleen, in his early 20s, had a career – he started tattooing right after he turned 19. Cleen doesn’t really know what drew him to the world of tattoos, he had “no frame of reference,” but admits that after seeing flash art for the first time he became fixated. Cleen mentioned that something about the random smattering of images, the “dichotomy of a skull and a rose next to each other,” sold him right away. You could say that tattoos were Cris Cleen’s calling.
Cris Cleen appreciates the “folk sensibility” of tattoo art and theorizes that the commercialization of tattoos has made them too polished, and that “over stylization is dead.” Cleen likes to stick to stuff “that’s always going to be beautiful…like roses and girls.” In that sense, Cleen is a constant pursuer of timelessness. He sees tattoos like permanent jewelry…adornment, not defamation of the flesh. Cleen stays up late into the night working on his drawings for his clients. He doesn’t try to appeal to the “tattoo collector,” but to the “every man” who simply wants a beautiful tattoo. And Cleen doesn't like that the tattoo world overplays the working class persona. Cris Cleen is not a working class hero. Cleen considers himself more a part of an elite trade of craftsmen more than anything. Which brings us back to the new niche aesthetic of the misfit tattooist: here in the second decade of the 21st century there is a full on revolt against some of the most common iniquities in the annals of tattoo history, like tribal tattoos and Geiger inspired machinery. Cleen mentioned some of his influences, which date back to the turn and early 20th century, from whence he culls a lot of his inspiration, like Saturday Evening Post and pre-Norman Rockwell illustrator J.C. Landecker and Norman Lindsey, the Australian artist who was ostracized for the overtly sexual nature of his art, and for living with more than one woman. For Cleen, in art, there is a certain power and lust. What is male desire? The countenances of the woman depicted in Cleen’s tattoos all have an underworld quality…. as if they live in a dark velvet room in a constant state of indecency…disrobed…. sprawled out and ravaged.
Last Monday was my sister’s 25th birthday. Cris Cleen and I, after a weeklong email thread that stretched into twenty or so messages, decided upon simple design: a simple rose. When I got to the shop I asked him to put my sister’s name below the rose and he obliged. The tattoo came out beautifully. Cris Cleen’s tattoos are like precious permanent keepsakes…
Cris Cleen will be tattooing New York at Saved Tattoo during the month of March and back at Idle Hands Tattoo in San Francisco after that. Text & Images by Oliver Maxwell Kupper.
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Home › Politics › Trump to Release Illegal Immigrants Inside Elizabeth Warren’s House
Trump to Release Illegal Immigrants Inside Elizabeth Warren’s House
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Trump Administration unveiled a plan to release thousands of illegal immigrants in the United States inside Elizabeth Warren’s house.
“If Pocahontas loves them so much, let her take care of them,” tweeted the president. “She’s a millionaire, I’m sure she’ll be fine.”
Warren responded by announcing she would take the first 1,000 immigrants on Friday. “I just need to rearrange some things and clean out the garage,” the Democratic hopeful proclaimed. “I’ll show the president! I’m a compassionate person!”
Other Democratic hopefuls criticized Warren for her actions. “This is just insane,” Corey Booker said in a statement. “Why not take two or three thousand? Taking only one thousand may split up some families!”
“She should take all the immigrants into her home that come across the border that day,” insisted Kamala Harris. “Or why bother? This is the worst kind of tokenism.”
A spokesman for Warren insisted that the Senator is pushing hard to add several floors on her house, but that they won’t be ready for several weeks.
“How could she not be ready for this challenge if she wants to be president?” asked Beto O’Rourke sadly. “Seems to me, if she truly believed in these policies, she would’ve added eight or nine floors to her house ahead of time.”
“What I want to know is this,” said Kristen Gillibrand during a campaign stop. “Why didn’t Senator Warren hire the illegal immigrants to build the addition on her home? That way she’d be giving them a job and a place to live.”
While the Democratic contenders continued to savage Warren on this issue, the tired Senator was hastily attempting to organize and sheet hundreds of bunk bed.
“I am personally throwing away all my personal belongings to do this!” proclaimed the senator defiantly. “Donald Trump, if you’re watching, this is how Democrats do things!”
The president tweeted the trollface gif and then reportedly laughed for twenty-five minutes straight. Sarah Huckabee Sanders would not confirm or deny that the president was breathlessly saying “Jesus Christ! How stupid is she? Jesus tap dancing Christ, how stupid?!”
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Bengal Delta
From the climate change frontline
Posted on November 3, 2018 June 17, 2019 by Abu Siddique
Fading rituals of the indigenous Munda people
Each cultivator sacrifices a fowl, and after some mysterious rites a wing is stripped of and inserted in the cleft of a bamboo and stuck up in the rice-field and dung-heap. If this is omitted, it is supposed that the rice will not come to maturity.”
The description of Kadleta or Batauli– a major festival of Munda indigenous community–was taken from Census of India 1901.The ritual was usually performed in the commencement of the rainy season.
Although, Munda People are one of the largest indigenous groups in India and makes up most of the population in Jharkand region, the descendants in Bangladesh make up one of the most marginalised ethnic communities in country.
However, even then, such rituals and festivities were an integral part of the lives of the agro-based community in the delta.
But changes in land-use patterns due to increased salinity and sea level rise have led to a sharp decline of such traditional and ritualistic festivities in the members of the communities living in Bangladesh’s coastal districts.
“Those days are gone. When we cultivated rice, we had celebrations and festivities to appease the deities. Now we have no land for rice and so these worships are losing their importance,” said 76-year-old Birenchi Munda, who lives at Tepakhali village of Satkhira’s Koyra sub-district.
According to Banglapedia -the national encyclopedia of Bangladesh – the Munda festivals were mostly related to various seasons related to crop cultivation.
Munda people are performing some of the rituals [image by: Abu Siddique]
Some of these are: Sarhul or Sarjun-Baba-the spring festival in Chaitra (March-April), Kadleta or Batauli in Asar (June-July) at the commencement of the rainy season; Nana or Jom-Nana- the festival of new rice in Aswin (October-November); and Kharia Puja or Magh Parab-the festival of harvesting the winter rice.
“Most of our festivals or worships are closely inter-weaved with agriculture. In most cases, they are to ensure good harvest. But now, most of us are in no way related to agriculture. So, these rituals make little sense,” said Nilkanto Munda, a man in his 60s also living in the same village.
“But, some of us are still trying to hold on to some of the traditions of our fore fathers. But I fear the next generation will not continue as they are already disconnected from our traditional profession,” he added with a frustrated voice.
As per the Banglapedia, Mundas were known as bunos or jungle clearers. They are said to have come to this country about two hundred years ago from Ranchi and Chota Nagpur of the Bihar State of India to help reclaim land for agriculture for Zaminders (Landlords) and dig lakes and ponds for them.
Currently, the population of this ethnic group is around 143,000 in Bangladesh, as per the data of Joshua Project. Most of them are living in Coastal districts of Khulna and Satkhira, as well as Northern district Noagaon and Joypurhat.
According to Soil Salinity Report in Bangladesh done by Bangladesh Soil Resources Development Institute, the salt affected area between 1973 and 2009 has increased by 0.223 million hectares(26.7%) during the last four decades.
Of them, 35,440 hectares was affected by various degrees of salinity in the last 9 years of the report’s coverage (2000-2009).
About 50% of the coastal lands face different degrees of inundation, thus limiting their effective use. The situation is expected worsen further due to the adverse effects of climate change according to the report.
Salinity affaected area
The study also said that, the level of salinity in 79,000 hectares of affected land in the Khulna district was identified as S3 – meaning the salinity ranged from 8.1dS/M to 16dS/M.
Similarly, 62,000 hectares in Patuakhali, 99,000 in Satkhira, 62,000 in Bagerhat and 38,000 hectares of salinity-affected lands in Barguna were also tagged S3.
The study also showed that in 1973, some 8.33 lakh hectares of land in 19 coastal districts were salinity-affected. Now, the figure stands at 10.2 lakh hectares.
The ongoing adverse situation was projected by Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in its 5th Assessment report: “Bangladesh is identified as being at specific risk from climate change due to its exposure to sea-level rise and extreme events like salinity intrusion, drought, erratic rainfall and tidal surge which will hamper the country’s food as well as livelihood security and public health.”
Declining trends of rice production
According to Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, production of the major crop-rice-has been on the decline in the southwestern coastal part of Bangladesh.Data said that, in 2000-01, the Boro paddy cultivation in Khulna district was 209,550 acres while the figure in in 2014-15 was 121,130 acres.Same trends showed in other two rice seasons Aman and Aush.
The Aman acreage in 2000-01 was 850,850 acres while the figure down at 247,129 acres in 2014-15
And in case of Aush rice, in 2000-01 the acreage was 31390 acres while in 2014-15 the figure stands at 8392 acres.
Average rice production in five coastal districts
Changes in livelihood
To cope with the current situation, the locals including the Munda people are adapting livelihood alternatives like shrimp cultivation, fish and crab farming, or goat rearing.
Many turned to working as seasonal migrating labor across the country, said Marina Juthi, a local development worker engaged with Initiative for Right View (IRV).
But the problem is, the new forms of livelihood options being practiced in the region are not labour-intensive creating massive unemployment.
However, some government and non-government initiatives have been promoting saline tolerant rice varieties in the coastal regions in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (Brri) and Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (Bina) have already introduced more than 10 saline tolerant rice varieties across the coast but they’re not very popular among the farmers.
Pointing out that the Munda community is the most vulnerable and marginalised among the people in the region due to poverty, she also said, “When securing three meals a day is difficult, holding on to traditions that no longer makes sense is a distant dream for them.”
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about bengal delta
The verdant plains of Bengal have long been the source of livelihood and prosperity for its people. Crisscrossed by scores of rivers, these fertile deltas have been among the major granaries of the region. Awash with the silt brought down by the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna system, the Bengal deltas are both blessed and cursed because of the unique geographic location. These delicate deltas are said to be most susceptible to global warming.
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Gravity Rush (Kohei Tanaka)
Japanese developer Keiichiro Toyama was behind the first Silent Hill for Konami and its spiritual successor the Siren series for Sony; in 2012, he was asked to tackle a much different project: an open-world game based around the manipulation of gravity. Originally developed for the Playstation 3 and entitled Gravité, it was moved to the portable Playstation Vita during development as a launch title, making use of the handheld’s built-in gyroscope to allow players to manipulate gravity simply by tilting the system. Though its plot of an amnesiac girl given gravity-shifting powers by a mysterious cat to save the floating city of Hekseville wasn’t shortlisted for any writing awards, Gravity Rush (known as Gravity Daze in Japan, a much cleverer title) was among the best-reviewed PS Vita launch titles. Only the portable system’s spectacular marketplace failure kept it from reaching a wider audience.
Toyama had collaborated with a diverse stable of composers for his previous games; Silent Hill fans remember Akira Yamaoka’s fan-favorite industrial-ambient music, while the Siren series saw Toyama switching between Hitomi Shimizu and Kuniaki Haishima. For Gravity Rush, though, Toyama went for a more tonal and melodic approach to the music and retained the experienced Kohei Tanaka. With a long resume in film, anime, and video game composition stretching back to the 1980s, Tanaka’s lush style is well-known among enthusiasts but the composer is probably most familiar to mainstream audiences for his score for the Enix SNES RPG Paladin’s Quest (Lennus in Japan), the PS1 Alundra series, and the PS3/Xbox 360 Resonance of Fate (End of Eternity in Japan) co-composed with Motoi Sakuraba.
Tanaka’s approach to Gravity Rush is eclectic; while his lush personal style is often in evidence and performed with gusto by a (partially) live ensemble, he also throws in entirely synthesized tracks, rock instrumentals, and textural dissonance. That is the biggest issue with the album up front: it lacks stylistic cohesion in many places, and while Tanaka does compose a main theme, its applications are relatively limited in the music that differs from the composer’s usual orchestral or synth palette.
Tanaka had experimented with jazzy saxophone interludes in Resonance of Fate, but his finest work for Gravity Rush takes that sound to a whole new level. Inspired by the jazz age aesthetic of Hekseville, he composed a number of excellent orchestral tracks around his lively sound. “Pleasure Quarter” is the standout track of the whole album, blasting with lively muted brass and honky-tonk keyboarding; almost as potent is the end credits song “Douse Shinundakara” (“You’re Dying Anyway”) which features lively lyrics delivered in a spot-on imitation of a speakeasy swing singer. The more straightforwardly orchestral tracks often include an infusion of smokey Parisian jazz as well; many also feature variations of the main (and only recurring theme) first heard in “Discovery of Gravitation.” The more synthesized tracks had a few highlights as well, like the delightful piano/synth “Ruined Paths.”
The music is at its weakest when Tanaka is outside his usual wheelhouse, and meaty portions of the album are given over to rather mediocre attempts at rock or dissonant ambience. The lengthy, grinding “The Lowest Quarter” is the low point of this approach, sounding more like a second-rate Yamaoka imitation than Tanaka. The relatively few attempts to fit the superior jazz age sound of the highlights with rock instrumentals winds up sounding incoherent and ridiculous in places like “Assault Cnida.” And a few of Tanaka’s orchestral tracks fall flat as well; critics were often unimpressed by the combat in Gravity Rush, and tracks like “Evil Shadow” and “Decisive Battle” back up that assertion with limp organ and orchestral meandering.
Gravity Rush winds up being a little frustrating, with some of Kohei Tanaka’s very best work mixed in with failed attempts at a more diverse set of styles and a general overall lack of cohesion. It still merits a recommendation for those delightful jazz age highlights like “Pleasure Quarter” and “Douse Shinundakara,” though, and with the creators promising a sequel despite the PS Vita’s continuing struggles, Tanaka may very well return to expand upon the best parts of his sound. As with many Japanese video game soundtracks, Gravity Rush received a full album release overseas and is available as a (pricy) import.
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Trans Mountain asking NEB for permission to begin terminal work in August
By Elsie Ross, Daily Oil Bulletin | July 4, 2019, 3:58pm
Westridge Marine Terminal. The NEB is being asked to allow Trans Mountain to begin terminal work in August, in part to avoid seasonal restrictions at Westridge | Submitted
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC has asked the National Energy Board (NEB) for relief, including timing relief, from some conditions of approval for the Trans Mountain expansion to allow facility construction to begin Aug. 5, 2019.
The relief is necessary to avoid seasonal restrictions at the Edmonton and Burnaby terminals, Westridge Marine Terminal (WMT) and the Burnaby Mountain tunnel portal, said the company in a letter to the board. “If commencement of the terminal work is delayed beyond Aug. 5, 2019, the entire project schedule may be jeopardized,” it said.
Earth works at WMT, Westridge portal and Burnaby terminal must occur prior to the start of the peak rainy season (November-December) to reduce environmental risks (including increased risks of erosion and sediment control issues) that may arise when such construction activities occur in wet conditions, said Trans Mountain. In addition, scheduling piling activities at the WMT to start on Aug. 15, 2019 accommodates the lowest risk periods for fish species.
At the Edmonton terminal, earth works and tank foundation installation must occur before the ground freezes to avoid structural risks in the tank foundations and starting construction by Aug. 5, 2019 accommodates this seasonal restriction, it said.
Trans Mountain said that at the time of the Aug. 30, 2018 Federal Court of Appeal decision which quashed the project approval, it had cleared all applicable pre-construction conditions for the Burnaby and Westridge terminals and had begun construction. It also had approval for certain activities such as tree clearing and grading, as well as the installation of a retaining wall to facilitate construction of the Westridge portal site.
For the Edmonton Terminal, Trans Mountain had submitted filings to satisfy all applicable pre-construction conditions but had not yet received clearance from the board for another three conditions. The company had also applied to vary the applicable NEB order for the Edmonton terminal West Tank Area to modify the tanks and secondary containment in that area.
Based on the NEB’s proposed process for restarting the expansion project, the board would confirm that the various orders, decisions and condition compliance determinations that apply to the terminal work are valid, said the company. However, it will still require condition clearance and variance approval at the Edmonton Terminal before work can begin there.
Trans Mountain also said that while it submitted its updated plan for Indigenous group participation in construction monitoring (Condition 98) on June 24, 2019, the condition requires that it be submitted 60 days prior to construction. In order to begin terminal work on Aug. 5, 2019, the company said it will require timing relief from the requirement. Trans Mountain planned to submit updated filings for two other conditions by July 2, 2019 to comply with their 30-day time requirements.
If the board does not confirm the validity of the various orders, decisions and condition compliance determinations that apply to the terminal work, Trans Mountain asked that the NEB reinstate them and issue new ones and provide all other relief necessary (including timing relief) to allow the terminal work to begin Aug. 5, 2019.
HDD relief request
In its letter, Trans Mountain also requested relief that would allow work at certain horizontal directional drill (HDD) locations to begin between Sept. 12 and Oct. 6, 2019. These are required to align the HDD installations with its schedule for pipeline construction and mitigate risks for longer HDD installations, it said.
“HDDs are time consuming installations and they must be co-ordinated with pipeline construction at the entry and exit locations of the HDD,” said the company.
“In addition, longer HDDs involve higher risks that the installation will not succeed and will need to be re-drilled or that a contingency crossing method will need to be implemented,” according to Trans Mountain. Beginning these higher risk HDDs earlier in the construction schedule mitigates these risks, it said.
To align the HDD installations with Trans Mountain’s schedule for pipeline construction (and consequently avoid delays in pipeline construction) and to mitigate HDD risks, Trans Mountain said it plans to begin nine HDD installations between Sept. 7, 2019 and Oct. 6, 2019.
However, Condition 74 of approval requires that noise management plans for each of the project HDDs be submitted to the board at least three months prior to commencement of those drills. Prior to the court decision, the company had submitted filings for the HDDs at Baseline Road and the North Saskatchewan River and they are scheduled to start Sept. 7, 2019 and Oct. 2, 2019, respectively. Trans Mountain said it expects that the board’s decision at the conclusion of the process will confirm the Condition 74 clearance for these drills.
Trans Mountain’s construction schedule requires seven additional HDDs to begin between Sept. 12, 2019 and Oct. 6, 2019. It will submit the filing for these drills to the board on July 8, 2019, which is less than the three-month timing requirement in Condition 74 and as a result the company requested timing relief from Condition 74 to allow it to begin the HDDs.
“For each of these drills, the board will have over two months (and in some cases, almost the full three months) to review the Condition 74 filing prior to commencement of the HDD,” said Trans Mountain.
“Given that other Condition 74 filings have already been reviewed by the board, and Trans Mountain is only requesting this relief for select HDDs, Trans Mountain submits that this request is reasonable in the circumstances and is in the public interest because it would avoid delays to the project.”
Pipeline construction
In a separate letter to the NEB, Trans Mountain said it proposes to quickly undertake an array of activities across the breadth of the project in order to hasten its completion in light of the delays experienced by the Federal Court of Appeal decision.
The company listed a number of high priority activities planned to the end of 2019. They include pipeline construction — hauling and stringing on Spreads 2 and 3 and pipeline construction — stripping and grading on Spread 3. All have a required start date of Sept. 1, 2019.
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Senior Directors Roebuck, Shilling Collaborate For Fall Production
By Michael Scandora on 09 Nov 2018
This year’s fall play, A Separate Peace, was performed from October 23 to October 25. Based on the classic tale written by John Knowles, the play’s theme of friendship between two private school boys felt especially relevant to BL students. On top of that, it was both Seniors Teddy Roebuck’s and Ely Shilling’s first time directing a school play.
Shilling and Roebuck put a lot of work into the production, and they were excited for its official release last week. Both of them put in countless hours of organizing, creating, and making the show a reality at BL. From blocking the movement of the characters to putting costumes together and figuring out the lighting and set design, their collaborative efforts proved to be both daunting and exciting at the same time.
“It was kind of stressful, but it’s definitely been fun.” said Senior Ely Shilling.
According to the directors, the play has the kind of atmosphere that can completely submerge an audience, without the audience necessarily knowing what the play is about.
“The audience should be able to enter the world of the play and understand what’s going on through the characters eyes, not just from seeing it,” said Roebuck.
The play focused on two high-school boys just as America enters the devastation that was World War II. Both boys are on the verge of both war and adulthood throughout the play. Gene Forrester, portrayed by Sophomore Jonathan Elliott, is both a careful and studious young man, full of fear of the future. Gene ends up attending summer school at Devon in New England just as the war begins. While there, he meets the exceptional athlete and consummate charmer Finny, portrayed by Sophomore Vinny Arthur. Finny’s love for life defies the reality of the draft boards and battleships, and challenges the adult world head-on. The two boys quickly become friends. During the play’s one hour run time, the audience gets to experience a vibrant friendship blossom into fruition amongst the anxiety associated with the year 1942.
For their first time collaborating, Upper School Theatre Arts Director Gina Molling said Shilling and Roebuck complemented each other well.
“Their working relationship was one that was very collaborative. They worked and played off of one another very well,” she said. “Most importantly, they filled in each others weaknesses. If one was weak in one particular area, the other was able to fill that in and show his strength.”
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Global guide: key budgeting considerations when sending staff abroad
2 years ago • Travelling for business • 1
Preparing a budget for staff travelling abroad can be challenging as costs and logistics are often unknown until they arrive. Plus, prices for business travel necessities vary widely between countries. Our guide gives you an overview of the key things you should know when planning for staff overseas expenses.
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Larger cities in the USA have comprehensive public transit systems which are usually cheap, safe and reliable, including New York, Chicago, Boston, Washington DC, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Other cities may have smaller networks serving downtown areas, but elsewhere public transport can be sparse and isn’t usually the most convenient way of getting around. Over two-thirds of states in America have adopted 511 as an all-purpose local transport telephone helpline.
Taxis are plentiful, while ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft have seen a surge in popularity as a more convenient and often cheaper alternative to taxis.
Average costs (dollars)
Expect to pay between $10-$20 per person for lunch and $25-$40 for dinner at a mid-range restaurant. Tipping around 15% is customary. A glass of wine costs around $7, beer around $5.
Taxis are metered, with a starting charge of around $3, plus $2 to $3 per mile. They charge extra for waiting and handling baggage, and drivers will expect a 10% to 15% tip. Ridesharing companies will be cheaper.
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Check out our USA currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Canada’s main cities are well served by public transport. Toronto and Montreal both have subway systems. Vancouver has an automated train network called SkyTrain that runs above and below ground (like London’s DLR) and Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa all have light rail systems that are reliable, safe and clean. Comprehensive route maps are posted in all stations.
Buses are also a common form of transportation and most towns and cities have their own networks, although many are commuter-orientated and offer limited weekend and evening services.
Taxis are available in many towns, with ridesharing options such as Uber – and Canadian providers such as Kangaride and Allo Stop – available in bigger cities.
Average costs (Canadian dollars)
A meal in a mid-range restaurant costs around $20, rising to more than $50 at more premier establishments. Alcoholic drinks are more expensive than they are in Canada’s neighbouring USA, with a draft beer costing around $7 and a glass of wine costing around $8. Tipping is customary at around 15%.
Taxis charge a base fee of around $2.70 with a subsequent per-kilometre charge of around $1.75. You should expect to tip between 10%-15%. Ridesharing options are usually cheaper.
Check out our Canada currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Public transport is comprehensive in Mexico City, but sparser elsewhere. Buses are inexpensive but often hot and crowded. The metro system is fast and efficient and goes almost everywhere, but be wary of pickpockets during rush hour. The first two cars on any metro line are usually reserved for women and children. Be aware that route information can be confusing if you don’t speak Spanish.
Taxis are often a more convenient option, but allow extra time for traffic. Never hail a taxi off the street – either have your hotel call one or wait at a designated ‘Sitio’ stand. Official taxis will have meters.
Average costs (pesos)
A quick lunch at a no-frills restaurant will cost around M$60-M$80, while dinner at a mid-to-upper range establishment will cost around M$250, including drinks. Beer and wine is relatively cheap at around M$30-M$40 a glass.
Taxis charge an average base fare of M$30 and then M$9 per kilometre.
Tipping, known as ‘propina’, is customary for most services, at between 10%-15%.
Check out our Mexico currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Brazil’s major business hubs, Rio and Sao Paulo, have very good public transport systems. Their metro systems are safe, cheap and efficient. One-way fares cost around R$3.50. Bus services are also comprehensive, since most Brazilians take the bus to work. However, crime can be a problem. Don’t take valuables on buses and watch your pockets during rush hour.
Taxis are convenient, and the best option for getting around at night. Keep a map or your phone’s GPS handy though, to ensure you’re not being taken on an unnecessary detour. In some areas taxis don’t have meters, so you’ll need to agree a price upfront.
Average costs (real)
A basic café lunch will cost around R$14-R$20, while dinner at a midrange restaurant costs around R$50 per person. Beer costs around R$6 per glass, and wine around R$8 a glass.
Metered taxis usually charge a base fare of around R$5.20, and an additional R$2 per kilometre.
Tipping is not generally part of Brazilian culture.
Check out our Brazil currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Unless you’re travelling around Buenos Aires, which is served by a cheap and efficient subway system (called the Subte), the best way to get around Argentinian towns and cities is by bus or taxi. Buses are fast, but their routes can be complicated. Identically-numbered buses going to the same destinations may take different routes, for example, so pay attention to route placards, which are prominently displayed. Most buses operate on coins, but in bigger cities such as Buenos Aires and Mendoza, you’ll need to purchase a transportation card, which are available at kiosks.
Taxis are cheap by European standards. Meters are common but not universal, and you can also make use of ‘remises’, which are unmarked radio taxis offering journeys for fixed fares. They’re generally just as safe as regular taxis, and can be ordered through your hotel or business host.
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant will cost around AR$150, with a three-course dinner at a mid-range restaurant costing around AR$300 per person. Expect to pay around AR$45 for a beer and AR$110 for a bottle of good quality wine.
Taxi base rate fares average around AR$25, with each additional kilometre costing AR$15.
Tipping isn’t expected but certainly appreciated. Around 10% for services is more than enough.
Check out our Argentina currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
New Zealand’s main cities have comprehensive bus services which are generally commuter-orientated and easy to navigate, while good local train services operate in Auckland and Wellington. Taxis are metered, plentiful and reliable, while Uber operates in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Average costs (New Zealand dollar)
Expect to pay around $15-$30 for a main course in a midrange restaurant, and from $80 for a three-course meal in a top-end establishment. Beer and wine costs around $8 a glass.
Taxis charge around $3 base fare, then $3 per kilometre.
Tipping for services isn’t obligatory, but welcome – 10% is more than sufficient.
Check out our New Zealand currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Public transport in Australia is generally clean, efficient and easy to use. All of the country’s major towns have reliable public bus networks and there are train lines in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Melbourne and Adelaide also have trams, and Sydney and Brisbane have commuter-orientated ferries. Taxis are trustworthy and plentiful, while Uber operates in most cities.
Average costs (Australian dollar)
Expect to pay around $10-$15 for a simple main meal and up to $100 for a three-course meal in an upmarket restaurant. Beer and wine will cost around $4-$8 a glass.
Baseline taxi charges start at around $4, with an additional $2 for every kilometre travelled. Expect to pay around $25 for an across-town ride in the evening – Uber will likely be cheaper.
Tipping for services is welcome, but not expected.
Check out our Australia currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
South Africa’s main cities have bus networks running cheap and extensive routes, but safety can be an issue, so only Cape Town’s MyCiTi buses and Durban’s People Mover service are recommended for unfamiliar visitors. Shared minibus taxis are also common, but again, aren’t recommended. Private taxis are the best option for those travelling in South Africa on business. There are taxi stands in popular areas, but you’ll usually get a better-quality vehicle if you phone for a cab. Uber is another popular option, operating in larger cities including Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth.
Average costs (rand)
A quick lunch will cost around R100 per person, while a three-course dinner at a mid-price restaurant will cost around R250. Expect to pay about R25 for a beer, and R75 for a bottle of good quality wine. Tipping at around 10%-15% is expected.
Taxi fares vary between cities but usually charge a base rate of R30, then R10 per kilometre. Uber will be cheaper.
Check out our South Africa currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
The bus networks in China’s biggest cities are cheap and reliable, but because of written language barriers they’re rarely used by foreigners. Clean, safe and inexpensive light rail systems are in place in many cities, and they’re relatively new, so they’re better equipped to deal with English speaking visitors.
Taxis are cheap and easy to find but drivers rarely speak English, so have your destination written down in characters. China’s version of Uber, Didi Chuxing, is now available in English, which has made it much easier for foreign visitors to navigate towns and cities.
Average costs (Renminbi)
Expect to pay around ¥80-¥100 for a meal (lunch or dinner) in a local, mid-range restaurant, and up to ¥300 for a meal in an upscale hotel restaurant. A beer will cost around ¥6, and you’ll pay around ¥70 for a decent bottle of wine. Tipping is not common in China.
Taxi base fares start at around ¥10, with additional kilometres costing around ¥2.50. In unmetered taxis, make sure you agree a fare before departure.
Check out our China currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Buses are the most common method of getting around in Japan, although with the exception of networks in Tokyo and Kyoto, stops are usually announced in Japanese. Subway systems in larger cities are clean, ultra-efficient and very safe, with many stop and line names displayed in English. An unlimited travel day ticket is a convenient way to use the network (¥800), or, for longer periods, a prepaid IC card is handy.
Taxis are common and convenient, although drivers rarely speak English, so have your address written down in Japanese. Either book ahead, queue at a stand or hail one from the street, although somewhat confusingly, a green light means the cab is taken, while a red one means it’s free.
Average costs (Yen)
An inexpensive meal costs around ¥800, rising to around ¥3000 for dinner at a midrange restaurant, and up to as much as ¥8,000 at a good sushi restaurant. Alcohol can be expensive, so expect to pay around ¥450 for a beer and around ¥3,000 for a bottle of wine.
Taxi base rates are around ¥600- ¥700 for the first two kilometres, then around ¥100 for each 350 metres travelled. You’ll pay a surcharge when the speed drops below 10km/h (when you’re in traffic), and a 20% premium if travelling between 10pm and 5am.
Tipping is not customary in Japan, with many finding it insulting.
Check out our Japan currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Vietnam is known for its bicycle rickshaws (known as a cyclo), and as well as being a tourist attraction they also serve as a cheap mode of transport. Fares range from 10,000d-20,000d for a short ride, up to 40,000d for longer journeys. Be prepared to haggle, and agree on a fare upfront. For safety reasons, it’s recommended these only be used during the day. Xe Oms (pronounced ‘zay-ohm’) are motorbike taxis and are easy to use providing you don’t have a lot of luggage. Fares are similar to those for a cyclo.
Few travellers are able to negotiate Vietnam’s complicated bus network, so if cyclos and xe oms are out of the question, opt for metered taxis which are generally safe and very cheap by European standards. Reputable companies are Mai Linh and Vinasun.
Average costs (dong)
A cheap meal in Vietnam will cost around 40,000d per person, while a three-course meal in a mid-range restaurant will cost around 200,000d. Expect to pay in the region of 20,000d for a beer and 55,000d for a bottle of wine.
Average taxi tariffs in Vietnam are about 12,000d to 15,000d per kilometre.
Tipping in Vietnam is a relatively new practice, and while welcomed, isn’t expected, especially in restaurants and bars.
Check out our Vietnam currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Bangkok is the only city in Thailand to have a mass transit system, with both an above-ground network (BTS) and an underground light rail (MRT). Both are convenient and inexpensive, but can be very crowded during rush hour. Outside the capital, buses are common, as are motorcycle taxis and tuk-tuks, but those travelling in Thailand for business will find taxis (mostly metered) the most convenient way of getting about. The rising popularity of ride-hailing companies such as Uber and the local All Thai Taxi have also made the country easier to navigate for travellers.
Average costs (baht)
Expect to pay around 150-300B for lunch, and up to 1,000B for dinner at a fine restaurant. A bottle of beer will cost around 50B, and a bottle of mid-range wine around 500B.
Taxis charge a base rate of 35B, with additional kilometres costing around 10B. These are relatively cheap compared to western prices, but you may find journeys cheaper still with companies such as Uber.
Tipping isn’t expected but it is welcome, although in restaurants it’s traditional to simply leave any loose change in coins as a tip.
Check out our Thailand currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
The advent of ride-hailing apps such as Uber and the local Ola Taxi have completely revolutionised transport in India. Buses and trains are often hot, cramped and unreliable, and rickshaws – while quick and freely available – can be dangerous. Traditional taxis are metered, but getting drivers to use them fairly can be challenging. Some firms provide pre-paid taxi services, which can be ordered from hotels or airports, but your smartphone is definitely your best bet for convenient local travel around Indian cities.
Average costs (rupees)
A quick lunch will cost around 150Rs, while a three-course meal at a midrange restaurant will cost in the region of 900Rs. Expect to pay around 120Rs for a domestic beer, but note that wine is much more expensive in India than in the UK – you can expect to pay around 1,000Rs for a single glass.
A metered taxi – assuming the driver uses the meter correctly – will cost around 50Rs in base fare and around 13Rs for every kilometre travelled.
For services costing up to 1,000Rs, a tip or around 7%-10% is usual, anything higher than that and 5%-7% is sufficient. Be careful not to confuse a restaurant’s service charge with the government-levied ‘service tax’.
Check out our India currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Most Iranian towns and cities are served by bus services, but routes can be complicated and crowded, so most foreign travellers opt for the metro, if possible, or shared and private taxis. Iran’s metro network is still in its infancy, but services in Tehran and Mashhad are clean, efficient and more than adequate for getting around town.
Taxis, like those elsewhere in the world, can be hired privately – prices are usually open to negotiation so be sure to agree on a fare before starting your journey. Shared taxis are also an option, although they’re not always clearly marked. They operate along major city routes and can be flagged down on the street. Just get in and clearly state your destination – fares are government-regulated. If you get into an empty shuttle, the driver might assume you want to charter it privately. Make sure you’re clear about what you want by saying ‘dar baste’ (closed door) if you want private hire or ‘nah dar baste’ (no closed door) if you are happy to share.
On most public transport, men and women must sit separately. In shared taxis it’s harder to keep them segregated, but people will move around in an attempt to keep unrelated men and women apart – sometimes this will be impossible and in these instances most people are happy to accept it.
Average costs (rias)
Expect to pay around ﷼173,344 for a cheap meal, rising to ﷼600,000 for a three-course dinner at a mid-range restaurant. Tipping is not expected. Alcohol is largely prohibited in Iran, although there is a strong – albeit illegal – drinking culture. Non-Muslims won’t be penalised for consuming alcohol, but may find it difficult to get hold of in the first place.
Base rate private taxi fares start at around ﷼10,000, with each further kilometre costing around ﷼10,000 – but these are open for negotiation.
Check out our Iran currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
United Arab Emirates’ transport network is one of contrasts. Public transport can be non-existent in smaller towns, but in the major business hubs – Dubai and Abu Dhabi, for example – it’s far more comprehensive. In Dubai, buses are common but traffic grinds to a halt during commuter hours, so people tend to use the metro, which is straightforward and efficient. There’s no metro service in Abu Dhabi, but the bus network operates 14 routes around the clock, and isn’t too difficult to decipher. A variety of rechargeable cards, called Hafilat, are most useful for foreign travellers.
Taxis in both cities are metered and relatively inexpensive. Uber operates in Dubai, while Careem – a similar ride-hailing app – operates in larger cities across the country.
Average costs (dirham)
A quick food-court meal will cost between Dhs20-Dhs50, while a two-course meal at a midrange restaurant will start at Dhs80, without alcohol. Drinks at a high-end bar – likely a hotel bar – will average around Dhs100.
Depending on the city you’re in, base rate taxi fares will range from Dhs5 to Dhs8, with additional kilometres charged at around Dhs1.82. Base rate fares will change depending on the time of day and pick-up location (it’s usually around Dhs20 at Abu Dhabi airport, for example).
Check out our UAE currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Towns and cities in France have world-class transport networks. Metros and tramways are abundant and easy to use. Buy a billet a l’unite (single ticket), a carnet (a booklet of 10 tickets) or a pass journee (all day pass) from metro and tramway stations, street kiosks and corner shops.
Taxis are usually metered and can be booked at hotels, chartered at taxi ranks or hailed off the street. Uber and other ride-sharing apps operate in France’s larger cities as well.
Average costs (euro)
Lunch in a smart restaurant will cost €20-€40, while dinner at a top restaurant will cost around €65 and between €100 and €150 for an a la carte option. Wine and beer costs around €4 a glass, but expect to pay much more for better-quality wine options. Tipping – especially in higher-class establishments – is expected.
Taxis can be expensive, with base rate fares usually €5 and additional kilometres costing around €1.85.
Check out our France currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
All major cities in Italy have good transport systems comprising buses and underground trains (although ferries are the main option in Venice), which are efficient and generally easy to use. Before boarding, purchase tickets from stations, kiosks, tobacconist’s shops and ticket machines – you’ll be fined if you don’t have a valid ticket. Many cities offer good value day travel passes.
Taxis can be caught from ranks throughout cities or by calling local providers. Uber also operates in Italy’s main cities and towns.
A quick lunch will cost around €10, while a top restaurant dinner can range from €45 to €150. Expect to pay around €4.50 for a beer while wine is cheap at between €3 and €6 a glass for a midrange offering.
Taxi fares vary throughout the country, with base rates starting at around €5 with €1.50 charged for every additional kilometre.
Tipping is common, but not obligatory. Most restaurants will already include ‘servizo’ (service charge) or ‘coperto’ (cover charge) – sometimes both – on your bill.
Check out our Italy currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Germany is well-known for its efficiency, and public transport is no exception. Almost every town and city has a comprehensive bus network with straightforward, traveller-friendly routes. Some cities, such as Berlin and Munich, have a system of suburban trains called the S-Bahn (routes are prefixed with an ‘S’), while underground trains, known as the U-Bahn (prefixed with a ‘U’), are usually the fastest and most convenient form of travel in major cities.
Taxis in Germany are generally quite expensive and given the country’s excellent and ample public transport coverage, there’s no real need to rely on them unless you’re in a rush. Uber, while available in the form of UberX and UberTaxi in some cities, is not widely used, although it is cheaper than a regular taxi.
Expect to pay around €10 for a quick lunch, or around €30-€40 for a decent dinner at a midrange restaurant. Beer can be as cheap as €3, with a glass of wine costing around €4-€5.
Base fares for taxis are around €4, with each kilometre costing around €2.
Tipping is not generally expected, but it is customary to round up your total to the nearest round figure.
Check out our Germany currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Spain has a thorough and reliable transport system, and by European standards prices are relatively cheap. Cities and large towns all have good bus networks, while Barcelona and Madrid both benefit from extensive metro networks. Valencia, Zaragoza, Bilbao and Seville have smaller, but just as efficient, light rail systems. Signage for all routes is generally clear and easy to understand despite potential language barriers.
There are plenty of taxis – again cheap by European standards – which can be booked in advance, obtained at taxi ranks throughout cities or hailed off the street.
A daily set lunch menu will cost around €10-€15 at a basic café, while dinner at a midrange restaurant will cost around €20-€40. Expect to pay upwards of €150 at finer establishments. Alcohol is cheap, with beer often around €2 a glass and wine around €3 a glass.
Base fares for taxis average around €2.50 depending on which city you’re in, which each kilometre costing around €1.10, although these rates may increase at night time. Uber is not generally used in Spain.
Tipping is welcome but not obligatory.
Check out our Spain currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Like other European cities, Poland boasts an excellent public transport network, but it can be particularly crowded at commuter times. Every large and medium-sized city offers a comprehensive bus network, while some have trams and trolley buses. All are well signposted and straightforward to use. Warsaw is the only city with a metro service, which is quick and easy way to get around the capital. Be sure to travel with a valid ticket, as plain-clothed inspectors can (and will) impose on-the-spot fines on those without one.
Taxis are readily-available and good value for money. Order them by phone or flag them off the street, but avoid unmarked pirate cars that just have a small ‘taxi’ sign on the roof – these are called ‘mafia’ cabs by locals.
Average costs (zloty)
Lunch in a decent restaurant will cost around 70zl, while dinner in the best restaurants costs only a little more at around 100-120zl. Expect to pay around 7zl for a beer and 35zl for a bottle of good quality wine. Tipping is expected – usually around 10%.
Starting charges for taxis are around 7zl, and around 2.50zl per kilometre. Uber operates in Poland’s bigger cities.
Check out our Poland currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Bigger cities in Morocco have public bus services, but these are usually very overcrowded and routes are complicated. Foreign visitors are advised to use grand taxis, or preferably, petit taxis. Grand taxis are essentially shared taxis – often large saloon cars – that traverse main routes, picking up and setting down passengers along the way. Fares are fixed-rate, but you’ll need to make it clear that you’re paying for ‘une place’ (one place) in a ‘taxi collectif’ (shared taxi), otherwise you may end up paying for sole hire of the cab.
Petit taxis are a different colour in every city and can carry up to three people. Hire one privately or share with others, as with grand taxis. Petit taxis are metered – if the driver refuses to turn the meter on, ask to stop and get out.
Soup or a sandwich on the go will cost around Dh5-Dh15, while dinner at a decent restaurant can cost between Dh70 and Dh150. Although a Muslim country, Morocco is not a dry country, and alcohol is readily available. A beer will cost around Dh25, and a glass of wine around Dh35.
Grand taxi fees should be agreed before departure, while petit taxi charges are metered. Base rates are usually around Dh6, with each kilometre costing another Dh6.
There’s no ‘rule of thumb’ when it comes to tipping in Morocco. It’s not expected, but if you’ve enjoyed good service a tip is appreciated.
Check out our Morocco currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Iceland’s towns are generally well-served by local bus networks, but Reykjavik’s is the most comprehensive. With no other transport infrastructure, this is how the locals get around, and services are reliable and straightforward. There’s ample taxi provision, but outside Reykjavik it’s wise to pre-book. Taxis are metered but can be pricey. Uber hasn’t yet arrived in Iceland.
Average costs (krona)
Because of its island geography, things in Iceland can be expensive. A basic lunch will cost around kr2000, and a dish in a top-end restaurant anywhere between kr4000 and kr7000. Expect to pay around kr1000 for glasses of beer and wine.
Taxi base fares start at around kr690, with kr300 charged for each kilometre travelled.
Tipping is not compulsory but welcome.
Check out our Iceland currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Sweden has a good network of reliable bus routes, which are usually cheaper than trains. Services are prompt and efficient and won’t be too taxing for foreign visitors. Local commuter trains operate in larger urban and suburban areas and are usually the fastest way to get around. Local transport is always linked with regional transport, with day travel passes representing the best value for money.
There are plenty of taxis to be found in bigger towns and cities, but their prices aren’t regulated so fares can vary greatly. Prices will be displayed prominently on the rear door windows of approved cabs, which will be metered.
A quick fast food style lunch will cost between 65kr-85kr while a meal at a midrange restaurant will cost between 100kr-295kr. For dinner and drinks at a top-end establishment, expect to pay up to 600kr. Alcohol is expensive – a beer at a restaurant will cost around 55kr.
Prices for taxis vary between towns and providers, but a ballpark base rate is around 50kr, with each kilometre travelled costing around 14kr.
Check out our Sweden currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Denmark’s public transport system is clean and comprehensive. Copenhagen boasts easy-to-use train, metro and bus services, while larger towns have efficient bus networks. Daily travel passes are best for convenience and value and can be bought at stations and bus terminals.
There are plenty of metered taxis which can be booked in advance or flagged on the street if the green light is on. Tips are included in the fare. Uber was recently banned in Denmark.
Average costs (krone)
You’ll pay under 125kr for a cheap meal, while a three-course dinner in a midrange restaurant will cost around 300kr-400kr. A beer costs around 40kr, a glass of wine around 50kr.
Taxi base fares are usually around 40kr, and then around 15kr per kilometre.
Tipping for services is not obligatory, with the general consensus being that tips are included in the overall price.
All Finnish towns and cities have reliable bus services with regular departures, while Helsinki also offers an efficient metro and tram service, both of which are easy to navigate.
Taxis in Finland are very expensive with numerous surcharges added for everything from time of the day, whether it’s the weekend and the number of people travelling. There’s no Uber yet, but the company has said it’ll be up and running in the country by 2018.
A basic meal at an inexpensive restaurant will cost around €11, while a two-course meal with wine in a decent local restaurant will cost between €50 and €80. Beer and wine costs around €6 a glass.
Taxi base fares start at around €6, with a per-kilometre charge of around €1.60.
Check out our Finland currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
Getting around Russian cities and larger towns is usually a straightforward affair, despite the language – although it helps if you can decipher some Cyrillic. Most areas are served by bus, trolleybus and tram, with stops clearly marked on roadsides (‘A’ for buses, ‘T’ for trolleybuses and ‘ТРАМВАЙ’ for trams). Bigger cities also have metro systems.
Traditional yellow taxis largely disappeared after the fall of Communism. Now though, cities are served by local ride-sharing apps such as Gett and Yandex, which makes it easy and convenient to order a cab if you don’t want to telephone a local provider. It’s still possible to hail a taxi off the street but take precautions. Don’t flash large amounts of money and if you’re staying at a private residence ask to be dropped off nearby, rather than at the exact address. Familiarise yourself with your route and how long it should take, and trust your instincts.
Average costs (ruble)
Expect to pay around ₽200-R500 for a café meal and up to ₽1000 for a two-course meal at a decent restaurant – double that for a top-end establishment. A beer will cost around ₽60, a glass of wine around ₽80 – vodka, of course, is considerably cheaper.
For taxis, expect to pay a base fare of around ₽100 and ₽12 for additional kilometres.
It’s customary to tip between 10% and 15% for most services.
Check out our Russia currency guide for more tips on managing travel money.
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Interview with Pekka Pamilo
by Myrmecological News Blog · Published 14 February 2019 · Updated 14 February 2019
Pekka Pamilo is a former professor of genetics at the University of Helsinki. During his active years, he contributed numerous publications on, among others, population genetics, conservation genetics, social evolution, and the molecular evolution of the Formica rufa group. In this interview, we talk about his early career, his fascination with polydomy, and frustratingly hairy hippie ants.
An Interview compiled by Alice Laciny
MNB: To start, could you tell us a bit about the main topics of your research?
PP: My research has been in the area of population genetics and shifted later towards molecular evolution. One third of the Finnish ant species belong to the genus Formica, so it’s no wonder that this genus has been the main target of my studies.
MNB: What was your research like when you started working on ants?
PP: When starting a project for my master’s thesis in 1974, I was asked to study if genetic tools – at that time it meant allozyme variation – can be used to solve taxonomic problems of mound-building wood ants, the so-called Formica rufa group. That turned out to be difficult; so I shifted to study the maintenance of genetic variation in haplodiploid organisms. Maintenance of genetic variation in natural populations was a hot topic in the 1970’s with strong schools of neutralism and selectionism. The project led to both theoretical and empirical studies including ants, bees, and wasps. And most importantly, it led to correspondence with Ross Crozier, who had studied similar questions. We decided to collaborate and I managed to get a scholarship to spend a year in his lab in Sydney in 1978. However, I first had to finish my master’s thesis. The last piece I added to the thesis was an attempt to use genetic data to estimate the numbers of patrilines and matrilines in the colonies of Formica sanguinea. As no statistical methods existed for that, I simulated distributions of different colony types by assuming that the numbers of matrilines and patrilines followed a Poisson distribution, and compared the results with the empirical genotype data. That was a bit tedious but gave reasonable results. The year with Ross then finally gave a new direction to my work. I went to Sydney in order to complete our collaborative work on the effects of haplodiploidy on genetic variation and to run enzyme electrophoresis with Rhytidoponera ants for a phylogenetic project, and ended up developing methods to estimate genetic relatedness with Ross. Back in Finland, in early 1979, I started to work on my PhD thesis with relatedness studies having a central role in it.
MNB: Did anyone or anything in particular inspire you to pursue a career in myrmecology?
PP: As a population geneticist, my interest has always been to understand how we can infer the history of populations and individuals from genetic data. With this in mind, ants are interesting because they have clearly hierarchical population structures. Populations consist of colonies that may include several nests with varying numbers of matrilines and patrilines.
I was lucky to have two marvelous supervisors, Ross Crozier from Sydney and Rainer Rosengren from Helsinki. Ross was an evolutionary geneticist, so we shared similar interests and continued to collaborate throughout our careers. Rainer had already been influential during my master’s work and taught me a lot about the life of ants. We started a very fruitful collaboration and established a joint research group in Helsinki.
Another source of inspiration for me was Wilson’s The insect societies,in which he emphasizes the point that there are many pairs of sibling species characterized by such differences. I do not have the book any more as I donated my books to younger colleagues, but I think it was on page 457. In Formica ants, such differences characterize some pairs of related species but also populations of a single species as intraspecific social variation. That also leads to questions in population dynamics and to the need to better combine the theories of social evolution and evolution of life histories.
MNB: Are you still doing ant research now?
PP: I retired six years ago and am no longer active in research. I try not to disturb active researchers too much because my knowledge and ideas represent the past. But some of the material I have or populations I know can still be useful. If so, that is fine.
MNB: What are the main differences regarding research when you started as a myrmecologist compared with today?
PP: Two things come to my mind. When I first attended an IUSSI congress in 1977, there were only two presentations touching genetics. Dorothea Brückner presented results on inbreeding in honeybees, and I had used genetic markers (allozymes) for taxonomic purposes. Today, it is impossible to imagine a congress without genetics and genomics.
Another change concerns the nature of research projects. Earlier, many researchers worked alone and papers were often single-authored. Today, teamwork is common, and that is good. It is simply necessary to combine the expertise from different disciplines in order to solve many questions. And it is also a logistic question as good studies often require large amounts of data. But the main advantage of team work is the exchange of ideas within a research group and between groups. This can lead to new and unexpected approaches and solutions.
MNB: What would you do differently if you could start all over again? Would you become anything other than a myrmecologist?
PP: Well, I am not sure if I consider myself a myrmecologist. As said earlier, I am in the first place a population geneticist. In fact, I have twice stopped working with ants. First, when I had a postdoc year with Masatoshi Nei and Wen-Hsiung Li in Texas, working with molecular evolution. The second time was when I moved to a position in conservation biology in Uppsala. At these times, I had periods with no ant research, but realised soon that ants also provide interesting study systems for these new types of questions. As a population geneticist with interest in molecular evolution, some other study systems could have been equally interesting, for example, host-parasite systems, but in retrospect I see no reason to regret my choices.
MNB: That’s good to hear! And what do you think will be important topics in ant research in the next ten years?
PP: It is hard to see where ant research is moving next. There are several different areas where we can expect interesting findings. Genome-wide studies have quickly moved from sequencing to gene expression analyses. These will certainly shed light on some aspects of social behaviour, but the old truth holds: While new findings provide some answers, at the same time they seem to raise a larger number of new questions.
MNB: Were there any big obstacles you had to overcome during you career?
PP: There was one problem at the very beginning when I started with enzyme electrophoresis. I quickly realized that the abdomens of worker ants needed to be removed before squeezing the ants, as the formic acid is a strong acid and destroys all enzyme functions. As the summer in Finland is relatively short and the winter is long, I used the long summer days to collect and freeze ants, which I could then study in the lab during the winter months. But I had not thought that when handling a worker ant, it sprays so much formic acid that the thorax will be covered with it and that is enough to destroy the enzymes. So, I could not use the ants I had collected in my first study year and had to wait for the next summer, and I also went to work part-time in administration for a couple of years.
MNB: And do you have any especially interesting stories about your research? Something funny, irritating or scary?
PP: I have something that first irritated, then became a challenge, and is now seen as funny! I started my master’s project in 1974 by using allozymes to shed light on the taxonomy of the Formica rufa species group. I worked at the field station of Helsinki University with many ant mounds on small islands. The first day I found a mound, sampled it enthusiastically, and called it nest number one. The ants clearly seemed to belong to the F. rufa group, but the key I used told me that they didn’t. According to the key, the F. rufa group ants have no hairs on the scapes of their antennae, but these ants were extremely hairy including the scapes. We called them hippie ants, and Bernhard Seifert later confirmed our thoughts that this simply represents morphological variation within the species Formica lugubris.
The nests on the neighbouring island caused another problem, as I could not decide whether they should be called Formica polyctena or Formica aquilonia. I also showed some queens to Gennady Dlussky in Moscow. He sat with a microscope and made two piles, some queens looking like F. aquilonia others like F. polyctena, and he could not decide. Thirty years later we returned to that population with Jonna Kulmuni and, in collaboration with Bernhard Seifert, showed that this is a strangely behaving hybrid population. Jonna has successfully continued to clarify the interesting aspects of hybridization between these species.
But in 1974, as a young master’s student, I found the project with all these problems somewhat irritating, even though I understood that it offered an interesting challenge. Allozymes simply did not have the power to deal with these challenges. We later used DNA techniques to explore the taxonomy and phylogeny of this species group also with Niclas Gyllenstrand, Anna Goropashnaya, and Perttu Seppä.
Concerning the same species group, Daniel Cherix had a large international project in the 1980’s studying a large supercolony of F. lugubris in the Swiss Jura mountains. He wanted to include a genetic approach and sent samples to Helsinki. In my reply, I told him that he should be aware that according to the allozyme studies the samples include two species and this will certainly influence the results of any ecological and behavioural studies. Seifert later described this other species as Formica paralugubris, which is hard to tell apart from F. lugubris.
Even though taxonomy of this species group is difficult, I have always enjoyed working with it, because it deals with the shifts between monogyny and polygyny and between monodomy and polydomy, and offers unique possibilities to examine genetics and genomics of speciation!
Pekka Pamilo working (© Pekka Pamilo)
MNB: Wow, Formica taxonomy sure is complicated! And what did you enjoy most about ant research?
PP: It is hard to say what I enjoyed most in research itself, but most enjoyable has been to see that today we have a very strong tradition of ant research focusing in evolutionary questions in Finland.
MNB: Onto a slightly different topic. The higher the career level, the fewer women, also in ant research – what do you think will be most important for achieving gender equality in this respect?
PP: The problem has existed as long as I can remember, and I do not have any magic solution to offer. Within one’s own research group, one can try to support all the students equally, hoping that they will also have equal opportunities in the future.
MNB: Did your lab have any students or postdocs with kids?
PP: Some of my students already had children when they started in the group, many more had children during their thesis projects. This has never been an issue. The only practical thing has been to check that the financers allow the necessary changes in the budget. But this has never caused a problem.
MNB: Do you have any suggestion for young people just starting in myrmecology?
PP: Transitions from monogyny to polygyny and from monodomy to polydomy and to supercolonies offer interesting challenges!
MNB: What is the one thing you wish everyone knew about ants?
PP: That they are mainly useful organisms.
MNB: Do you have a favorite myrmecological phenomenon?
PP: Shifts to polygyny and polydomy, and finally to supercolonies, have puzzled and fascinated me since my undergraduate years.
MNB: What question are you asked most often when people hear you work with ants?
PP: Do the studies have any practical significance?
MNB: How do you protect your kitchen against ants?
PP: This is no big problem in Finland.
MNB: What’s the book on your bedside table?
PP: Currently two books. A collection of short stories by Tove Jansson, best known for her Moomin cartoons, but she has also written many books for adults. The other one is a book with texts by Seneca, recently translated into Finnish.
Formica rufa mound.
MNB: Watching or doing sports?
PP: Doing, modestly.
MNB: Listening to or making music?
PP: Listening, quite a lot.
MNB: Evening or morning?
PP: Evening has always been the best time to work.
MNB: Tea or coffee?
PP: Coffee.
MNB: Sugar or sweetener?
PP: Neither.
MNB: Cooking yourself or eating what someone else cooked?
PP: Little of both, mainly enjoying what others have cooked.
MNB: Habit or change?
PP: Change – that is evolution!
MNB: Aspirator or forceps?
PP: Forceps, but I have collected all ants with my fingers.
MNB: Nest densities or pitfall traps?
PP: Nest densities.
MNB: Field or lab?
PP: A tricky question. I prefer it in the field, but all my studies were done in the lab. Earlier by myself, later by others while I sat by a computer.
MNB: Pin or ethanol?
PP: Ethanol.
MNB: Paper reprint or pdf?
PP: Paper.
MNB: Open access or subscription journals?
PP: In 1975, Leigh Van Valen wrote an editorial in the journal Evolutionary Theory, listing reasons why to boycott some journals. One reason was high page charges that prevented many authors from publishing in them. But I guess open access has come to stay even though it runs against that principle.
MNB: Kin selection or group selection?
PP: Kin selection.
MNB: Monodomy or supercoloniality?
PP: Supercoloniality is certainly more challenging and interesting.
MNB: Worker or queen?
PP: Worker.
MNB: … and if in another life you would be an ant, what ant would that be?
PP: We do not have many ant species in Finland. My favourite is Formica sanguinea because it was the first species I used for studying the kin structure of colonies. And it is a beautiful species.
MNB: Thank you very much for this great interview!
The Latitude Project – 60° North – Finland
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Government moving to access personal info, sparking privacy fears
The CBC has a lengthy piece on the quiet consultation I referred to the other day (Canadian Privacy Law Blog: Public Safety Canada Quietly Launches Lawful Access Consultation):
Government agencies are moving to gain access to telephone and internet customers' personal information without first getting a court order, according to a document obtained by CBCNews.ca that is raising privacy issues.
Public Safety Canada and Industry Canada have begun a consultation on how law enforcement and national security agencies can gain lawful access to customers' information. The information would include names, addresses, land and cellphone numbers, as well as additional mobile phone identification, such as a device serial number and a subscriber identity module (SIM) card number.
The consultation also seeks input on access to e-mail addresses and IP addresses. An IP address is a number that can be used to identify a computer's location.
The document says the objective of the consultation is to provide law enforcement and national security agencies with the ability to obtain the information while protecting the privacy of Canadians.
The document says that under current processes, enforcement agencies have been experiencing difficulties in gaining the information from telecommunications service providers, some of which have been demanding a court-issued warrant before turning over the data.
"If the custodian of the information is not co-operative when a request for such information is made, law enforcement agencies may have no means to compel the production of information pertaining to the customer," the document says. "This poses a problem in some contexts."
It says enforcement agencies may need the information for matters other than probes, such as informing next-of-kin of emergency situations, or because they are at the early stages of an investigation.
"The availability of such building-block information is often the difference between the start and finish of an investigation," according to the document.
Privacy advocates, however, expressed displeasure over both the content and the process of the consultation.
Criticizes short consultation time
Michael Geist, chair of internet and e-commerce law at the University of Ottawa, said the process is not being conducted publicly as two previous consultations have been, in 2002 and in 2005.
The consultation has not been published in the Canada Gazette, where such documents are normally publicized, or on the agencies' websites.
Interested parties have been given until Sept. 27 to submit their comments, which is a short consultation time, Geist said. Several organizations and individuals contacted by CBCNews.ca only received their documents this week.
More pointedly, a number of parties that took part in the previous consultations, including privacy and civil liberty advocates — and even some telecommunication service providers — have not been made aware of the discussion, he said.
"It's really disturbing particularly in light of the fact that they've had two prior consultations on lawful access in the past, so it's not as if they don't know the parties that are engaged on this issue," Geist said.
Officials with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association were not aware of the consultation.
All about appearances?
Jacqueline Michelis, an Ottawa-based spokeswoman at Bell Canada Inc., the country's largest telecommunications provider, said the company was aware of the consultation but would not comment further. Rogers Communications Inc. and Telus Corp., the country's next biggest providers, did not have immediate comment.
Geist said the other problem with the consultation is that it appears as if the government agencies have already made up their minds on how to proceed and are simply conducting it for appearances' sake.
"The fear is that law enforcement knows what it would like to do — it would like to be able to obtain this information without court oversight — and so it has pulled together this consultation in the hope that they can use that to say they have consulted, and here are the safeguards that the consultation thought was appropriate."
Denies document secrecy
Mélisa Leclerc, a spokeswoman for Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day, said the government was not trying to keep the consultation secret and would post the document on the internet on Thursday. The deadline for submissions would also be extended, although no decision on a date has been made yet.
Colin McKay, a spokesman for the privacy commissioner of Canada, said the government agencies have not yet proven that accessing information without a court order is necessary. The commissioner will be making a submission to the consultation on that matter.
"We'd like to see some proof that this is a necessary step because at the moment there is provision in privacy law if necessary and if presented with a legal authority to do it, in most cases that's a court order," McKay said. "That gives Canadians some level of protection."
The Information Technology Association of Canada, which will also be making a submission, agreed and said it would like to see details on instances where telecommunication providers have refused to co-operate with authorities.
"This is about transposing to new technology the same kind of law enforcement we used to have on wire-line phone networks," said Bernard Courtois, president and chief executive officer of ITAC. "Conversely, just because you're going to do law enforcement on new technology people should not lose any of their privacy protection or rights in terms of the nature of investigation."
Canada's move is in contrast to one by the United States, where last week a federal judge overturned a part of the Patriot Act that allowed the Federal Bureau of Investigation to secretly obtain personal records about customers from internet providers, phone companies, banks, libraries and other businesses without a court's permission.
Speaking on the phone from Paris, Peter Fleischer, global privacy counsel for internet search giant Google Inc., told CBCNews.ca that even in the security-conscious United States, courts have moved to curtail excessive attempts by the government at extracting personal information.
A year and a half ago, the Department of Justice obtained a warrant demanding Google turn over users' personal information as part of an investigation into the effectiveness of anti-pornography software that was being tested. Google refused and a judge ending up siding with the company.
"The order we had from the U.S. Department of Justice was a valid legal order under the U.S. legal system, but even then it was excessive and infringed privacy, and was curtailed by a U.S. court when we challenged it," Fleischer said.
Companies operating in Canada, and their customers, should have the same rights here, he said.
"There should be judicial authorization and a valid legal process before a government should be able to compel companies to hand over information about their users."
Ironically, Google on Wednesday came under fire from Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart for its Street View web photo application. The commissioner said many of the images used by the application could break Canada's privacy laws.
Fleischer would not comment on the matter, but said he would address it when he visits Canada later this month.
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From Gods to Witches…
January 14, 2015 The Archaeology Hour Leave a comment
A few of the coins found by Nick Davies. Source: Daily Mail UK.
“The Archaeology Hour” – the radio podcast soon to be a video podcast soon to be a cable channel program is developing well. Our pilot program being pulled to gather now will have features on a number of major discoveries around the world from Egypt to the UK.
Irene Morfi will be talking to us about a discovery at two tombs at Sheikh Abd el-Gourna near Thebes. They were discovered in the 19th century and though to be a small tomb complex. A re-examination by Morfi and her colleagues revealed an undiscovered shaft — and this led to a massive multi-layered complex. The layout of the new complex appears to have been constructed to represent the mythical tomb of Osiris, an important figure in the creation myth of the ancient Egyptian culture. We will be asking Dr. Morfi about the most recent work on the tomb complex — and why it was never discovered when early explorers entered the smaller tomb as far back as 1887.
We will also be talking to archaeologist James Drummond-Murray of Oxford Archaeology about a dig near a cemetery in Luton, Bedfordshire. The local council decided to lay a new road to improve access to the cemetery—and the work unearthed a Roman burial. Archaeologists then discovered that not only had the area had been used as a burial site from Roman times to the present — but that even Bronze age and neolithic age artifacts were present on the site. We’ll chat to Drummond-Murray about what this may mean, possibly a continuously used sacred site from very ancient times to the present.
Vincent Drost is an ancient coin expert at the British Museum in London. He will be talking to us about more than 10,000 Roman coins found in a clay jar by metal detectorist Nick Davies (who was on his very first outing with his metal detector). We’ll talk about theories as to why the hoard was buried (almost three hundred years before Saxons and Vikings were reading Britain) and what they tell us about Roman coin production at the time.
Nick Davies and the pot. Daily Mail.
We are also working on one of my favorite topics – English witchcraft. Researcher Brian Hoggard has made a study of methods and spells used by people to ward off the evil castings of witches (always something to watch out for). He will chat with us about recent research—and perhaps provide us with some useful advice into the bargain.
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Following major donations, Peter Zumthor's LACMA redesign moves forward
Apr 28, '16 2:00 PM EST
A model of the Peter Zumthor design for a new LACMA. Atelier Peter Zumthor & Partner
It once seemed like a herculean, if not insurmountable, challenge – raising $600 million or more for an ambitious modernist building to serve as the new home for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Skeptics abounded when plans were first announced three years ago. But momentum now seems to be shifting in LACMA's favor with the announcement this week of two major donations that will push the fundraising campaign near the halfway point. — Los Angeles Times
The donations together amount to the largest the museum has ever received. Elaine Wynn, a major collector and co-chair of the museum, pledged $50 million. Former Univision chairman A. Jerrold Perenchio has promised to give $25 million for the project.
Both donations hinge on the successful launch of the Zumthor project, which will begin environmental review in a few months. Construction would begin in 2018 and conclude in 2023 if everything goes according to plan.
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I like the top image. The plaza below seems like it could be a nice space unless the museum security kills the public feel. I'm not expecting to be blown away by the interior, but it should be pretty good. Kinda feels more like a SANNA than a Zumthor...
Apr 28, 16 2:58 pm
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The design feels like it relies too much on the existence of the high-rise tower in the back.
Nate Hornblower
Can't wait for the DS+R extension
Apr 29, 16 10:54 am
Mr_Wiggin
I really like the way the design has evolved over time, from something very amoebic, to a mass with definition. I'm still not sure how it'll work as a gallery, but that seems to be a secondary consideration in gallery design these days.
chigurh
most of Zumthors work is great - this is wack, seems like he is trying to do some new age blobby digital shit and failing miserably. the way the building crosses Wilshire, dips into a transitional zone between a residential neighborhood with apartments and homes is silly. Imagine approaching that building from 8th street...lame-o. Ruscha is going to have to re-create his painting of LACMA on fire.
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live, from the channel 4 studios in boston, wbz at 11:00 starts right now. >> no return trip to the super bowl for the patriots. tom brady and the team following to the broncos in denver, 20-18, a big let down in the mile high city for patriots fans. >> thanks for joining us, we want to get to steve burton who is live in denver. >> reporter: guys, thank you very much, this was a heartbreaker all the way around,
tom brady, just could not find the rhythm. denver defense teed up on them all night. i tell you one thing, it was not meant to be. the patriots come up two points short. they tried to come back, but that was not the case. down 7-0 in the first, jackson runs it in. that brings the pats win 1. a missed extra point, gostkowski had hit many straight. wide right. little did we know that miss would go a long, long way. pats down 20-12. 17 seconds left. brady find gronkowski. so they have to go for 2. brady looking for he edelman. it gets tipped and picked. they lose it 20-18. tom brady and the patriots, no super bowl return.
joining me is dan roche, who was inside the locker room, and i imagine the players are up for the kicker. >> they was banged up. they gave everything they had, they felt bad for their kicker. steven gostkowski was distraught after this one,. >> steven does a lot for this team, and i'm proud he's part of that organization. i love playing with him, and he shouldn't put the heat on him. it's a team game, you win as a team, you lose as a team. it's not one individual's fault. >> else's a great player, he's the best. everyone missed at some appointment. there's plenty of football left. we knew what the situation was. >> reporter: and tom brady has plenty of football left. but it was amazing how he kept looking at the score board, and that extra point just sat there,
>> and brady was still able to bring them down by the end zone, but they just come that short. brady took a lot of hits. >> reporter: he did, 20, 23, four sacks, knocked down 20 of 23 times, it was a rough night for everyone, and patriots didn't make enough plays, and give denver credit, they did. >> so peyton manning is moving on to super bowl 50, taking on the panthers, two weeks from tonight. back to you. >> thank you very much. and there is hometown heartache. we got reaction at the cbs -- >> this is the one of the tougher ones. >> just one little mistake is it what it comes down to. >> my husband and i reserved plane tickets. >> patriots fans who made the trip to denver are disappointed,
live from denver, where she is right in the middle of a lot of denver fans. the patriots fans are out numbered to begin with, so leaving the stadium was torture, a sea of cheering orange, and patriot nation was speechless. >> reporter: a loss too tough to face. >> how are you feel? >> bummed. >> reporter: the crushed patriot nation gets the wind knocked out of them on the file play of the game, leaving denver with their hearts broken, but heads held high. >> it was a good game, close. >> i had to see them play. so that was important. >> re almost did it. >> reporter: almost, but not quite. a missed opportunity they won't soon forget. >> we're going to talk about that missed extra point in new england for a lifetime. >> reporter: but falling short
team is perfect, even if we wished they were. >> we'll be back here next year. >> we'll be back! whoo! >> reporter: patriots fans stayed to the very end, they did not leave early, and they say they are ready for next year. just going to need a little time. sound of snow plows in southeastern new england. the cape picked up a substance amount of snow, and strong surf along the coast, the storm kicked up in many communities, but just caused minor flood. >> there were big differences depending where you lived. on the cape and islands, that's where we had the jock
-- jackpot snowfall, but areas like west ford didn't pick up any snow. cut off was very is sharp, but we got more than expected on the cape and islands, that band shifted farther to the north, and there for, our totals ramped up here. we established 15.3 i thinks of snow in -- i i inches in falmouth. but, we will continue to see some snow melt in the next few days, temperatures in the 30s and 20s, and if we can get some clouds out of here later tonight, then we might see some lows in the single digits. coming up, when we will see a warm up, and maybe some 40s in your 7-day. >> thank you. as that driving snow fell in boston, a plow hit and killed a man walking in the street. the driver did stop but police are trying to piece together
katy brace has the story. >> reporter: the police tape is no longer up, but davis will never forget what he saw. >> i didn't want to see it, i stood there. >> reporter: he came up to move his car out. dorchester snow. earlier, a dump truck with a plow attached to the front ran a man over. >> the first thought was i hope he's okay, but you know, he's kind of under a big truck. >> reporter: the truck was going eastbound down dorchester avenue around 11:15. came to a stop at the crosswalk. the detectives spent hours talking to the driver and witnesses. they are still looking into the circumstances surrounding the accident. >> that's why this light is here. >> reporter: davis's stepdaughter was injured years ago just feet away on the same street. he wishes the man was as fortunate. >> i feel bad for the man's family. that's no way for a person to leave this earth. you know? why the like that. >> reporter: now that the man's family will never forget today.
family knows before releasing his name. reporting in dorchester, katy brace, wbz news. over 15 inches, and paul burton shows us how people were coping a day after the storm. >> reporter: sunday was a day of clean up in falmouth, one of the hardest hit areas, blizzard of 2016 packed a punch, leaving hyped 16 inches of snow. >> it's a great deal of snow, definitely. >> extremely heavy. it's weighing down limbs of trees, it's very difficult on the back. >> reporter: plows, snow blowers, and shovelers were out in full force trucks dumping large piles of snow. >> we got up early this morning, and now we're just clearing up some of this snow, we got about 15, 16 inches. we have the work cut out for us. >> just enjoying the snow. so, we're anticipating did, we
>> this is the jackpot area. >> sure. from what i've heard, we got more than anybody else. >> falmouth looked like a winter wonderland. >> it's better than last year. but it's still like 9.5 inches, so -- >> that's a lot. >> it's dense in places. >> reporter: even the wild turkeys had to adjust, some residents took time out to go out and enjoy it. >> the weather has cleared up and it's beautiful. >> where are you going today? >> i'm going on the bike path and cross country skiing. >> you love this? >> i'm excited about it. >> the storm hit the mid-atlantic area with blizzard conditions along the coast, and the nation's capitol is still digging out. schools are closed there tomorrow, and there will just be limited metro service. new york city came so close to setting a record for snow in a single storm, over 30 inches fell, making it the second
the driving ban in the city has been lifted. and flights were canceled up and down the east coast tonight. a look from inside philadelphia's airport. you can see how many stranded passengers there are. more than 8500 flights were canceled today, and yesterday. logan had to cancel about 15% of its flights leaving. snow on the cape made it hard for firefighters to fight this fire. the fire was called in after 11:00. the home is a summer residents, and wasn't occupied, but the building is a total loss. tonight, police hope this surveillance video will help them find a person responsible for break-ins. this is from romero's pizza. cash. about a half dozen businesses were robbed from late friday night to saturday morning. alaska. >> the extent of the damage, and
>> a big endorsement for hillary clinton before the first vote is cast. >> a dog's world at the white house. what would you do with five minutes to kill, and a smart phone? check the scores. probably post a pic. text a friend. how about register to vote?
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southern ahas can after an earthquake, the 7.1 mag -- magnitude hit at about 1:30. the quake knocked items off store shelves, and caused a gas leak that led to fires, but no injuries. to campaign 2016, and tonight, a big endorsement for hillary clinton from the boston globe. this is the iowa caucuses that are a week from tomorrow. new hampshire holds the primary over a week after that. jim smith is live in the satellite center with all the developing stories on this. jim? >> reporter: the boston globe says new hampshire democrats should not hesitate to support hillary clinton, but despite that, police clinton is facing a big challenge from bernie sanders. and campaign stop in iowa, clinton appeals for support in a state where polls now show her trailing bernie sanders. >> it is that time when everybody's looking to make up
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going to do on caucus night. and i know that you understand the stakes are so high in this election. >> reporter: mrs. clinton did get some good news, an endorsement from the boston globe for the new hampshire primary. it citing her record on gun control, in contrast to bernie sanders, who voted against the brady background check bill. as for sanders, he got some help from young supporters going door to door in iowa. >> he's channeling that anger that people have with current politicians, and i think it really resonates well with younger kids. >> reporter: donald trump was targeting bernie sanders and hillary clinton where polls show him surging. >> i mean here's a guy error's, they say -- he's a socialist, some would say he's a communist. >> reporter: some protestors with a banner saying stop hate were removed this sunday, one
trump asked, he wasn't wearing one of those hats, was he? it wasn't clear if he was wearing the red hat make america proud or a turban. he said he could assistant in the middle of fifth after and shoot somebody and i would not lose voters. trump makes a stop in new hampshire tomorrow night. the first dogs had a blast in the snow. bo and sunny were frolicking, rolling around in the snow. white house put this video on instagram, with the message, it's time to get outside. dc does not see stuff like that very often. and those dogs -- >> they're water dogs. >> the government is still shut down tomorrow. they got it made! >> enjoy the snow day. not much of a snow day for
cape cod the island, they have crazy totals. over a foot of snow in some spots, but it was feast or famine, because some areas didn't have any. record setter with the top three snow storm on record in new york city. local jackpot cape islands, 10-15-inches in most locations. the sharp cut off in northern parts of massachusetts, and northern new england where we had weather watchers reporting absolutely nothing. no joke, west ford, fitchburg, and dover. new bedford, 7, fox foxborough, 4 -- foxborough, 4.4. boston, we've picked up 6.1 of snow. so far, we're at 10.4 with the running tally this. is still bee lot the average for this date,
temperatures are in the 30s, 31 in boston, dew point at 10, whipped from -- wind from the northwest at 9. real feel at 23. the storm is long gone, temperatures have fallen into the 20s. taunton, falmouth, that's where you deem with the snow pack, temperatures there for will be slightly colder than they could be. we have clouds right now and a couple flurries trying to sweet out -- squeeze out, creating clouds in massachusetts. but, if we get some clearing skies, then temperatures could fall into the single digits where we have the snow pack. bus stop forecast, chilly. before school, make sure you have the hats, gloves on, the scarf, etcetera, multiple layers. 33 degrees after school, pretty much right around average. average high is 36. hour by hour forecast, temperatures will stay in the
reaching 33 degrees by 1:00. more sun ahead, and more melting for tomorrow afternoon as highs reach the mid-and upper 30s. hour by hour forecast, 7:00 a.m. monday, starting off here, high pressure in control to the south. and that means we will continue to see a southerly air flow as we get into tuesday. warm front lifts to the north. tuesday afternoon, ahead of a cold front, we have very warm temperatures expected, and the chance for some isolated rain showers, enough to add some extra weight to the snow pack, but not enough to cause any needing concerns at this point. here's that 7-day, 7 on tuesday, 6 on wednesday, and still, very mild going into next weekend. back to you. >> and almost february! >> thank you. up next, we'll head back to denver with more on our heart-breaking loss to the broncos. >> do we have to?
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season ended, this was excruciating. >> it was just too short. >> reporter: they almost did pull it off. they almost did. this was not the way the script was to go. they were planning on moving to super bowl 50, but it's the broncos, who end up winning the afc championship game by a score of 20-18. two points short, the patriots come up. here is how it unfold. down 7-0 in the first. this brings the pats within 1. 7-6. now just an extra point for gostkowski, who has hit 523 straight, the snap, and it's wide right. little did we know that first quarter miss would go a long, long way. brady and the owe against could
get in rhythm. looked like the pats were getting something going, to gronk, but gronk would leave the field for the rest of the series with muscle cramps. the gronk had some hydration, massage, and returned. that ended in a field goal. 17 seconds left. brady finds gronk in the end zone. so they have to go for 2. brady looking for elenman, it's tipped, picked, game over. patriots lose 20-18. no super bowl return for brady, and the patriots, after a trying off season, a trying regular season as well. it was close. one thing about brady, you're never out of a game. >> reporter: you should have seen it, he was cut up, hit 20-23 times, depending on the official stats, and the rest are
and this one, they were a disappointed football team. >> this team fought pretty hard. just to come up short on two point play, it would have been a fun over time, but we came up one play short. >> reporter: certainly, best way to sum it up. tom brady he won it all last year. it shows you how much we're spoiled, but disappointing for everybody involved. and especially the pats. >> and the panthers stomped the cardinals, but that game was a blow-out all the way around. so super bowl 50 looks like this. it will be the broncos and panthers, in super bowl 50, two weeks from tonight. kickoff at 630 at wbz. panthers have opened up as a 3.5 point favorite over the broncos. celtics, they win big against the sixers in philly, 112-92.
we have sports final coming right back live from denver. guys, take it away. >> steve, thank you. love it or hate it, when it snows, we have to deal with it. >> up next, the fun side of snow
the capital rarely gets snow as deep as it was. >> what do you do when there's a couple of feet? you have a giant snowball fights, hundreds turns out at
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On the Record With Greta Van Susteren : FOXNEWSW : September 1, 2014 11:00pm-12:01am PDT
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marriages can be healed. >> world seen jungles and deserts just paradise. >> welcome to alaska, a very special kind of retreat created to heal our patriots and their spouses. i'm greta van susteren we're going to take fishing, kayaking and even bear watching as some of the bravest heroes and their spouses try to put their pasts behind them and try to find new beginnings. these heroes and their families have made enormous sacrifices for all of us. it's our turn to try to help them. we came here to alaska to see what one organization, samaritan's bur&a -- purse is doing to help heal our patriots. >> this is samaritan lodge, alaska, cabins nevada in the park. 150 miles from anchorage by air which is the closest place to buy a quarter of milk. it is mommy for the next week for these couples. >> nice to meet you, sir. >> thank you, guys. >> if we can send people to space. if we can do all of these things that we have done as a nation, certainly we audited to be able to find ways to deal with the pain that these men and women are going through because of the injuries they have suffered defe
marriages can be healed. >> world seen jungles and deserts just paradise. >> welcome to alaska, a very special kind of retreat created to heal our patriots and their spouses. i'm greta van susteren we're going to take fishing, kayaking and even bear watching as some of the bravest heroes and their spouses try to put their pasts behind them and try to find new beginnings. these heroes and their families have made enormous sacrifices for all of us. it's our turn to try to help them....
Red Eye : FOXNEWSW : September 24, 2014 12:00am-1:01am PDT
is the owner of a medical marijuana business. charlow green ended a report on the alaska can -- cannibus club. >> i will be dedicating my energy toward fighting for freedom and fairness. as for this job, not that i have a choi, but [bleep] i quick. >> we apologize for that. we will be right back. >> oddly she was promoted to lead anchor. she did a terrible job in the transition. they said, viewers we apologize for the inappropriate language on the air tonight. the employee has been terminated. i thought she quit. this comes on whether alaskans will vote on whether to use marijuana. >> why are americans arrested every 37 seconds and alaska abs every 4 hour. a responsible adult should be able to choose. i am the president and the ceo of the alaska cannibus club. >> i was right to be suspicious. should we start the story over since i got her name wrong? in colorado where pot is already legal. >> gay marriage. >> well first gay marriage and then you legalize marijuana. this is the america you wanted. it is all going to hell. i will be in my bunker with glen beck. you will all by
is the owner of a medical marijuana business. charlow green ended a report on the alaska can -- cannibus club. >> i will be dedicating my energy toward fighting for freedom and fairness. as for this job, not that i have a choi, but [bleep] i quick. >> we apologize for that. we will be right back. >> oddly she was promoted to lead anchor. she did a terrible job in the transition. they said, viewers we apologize for the inappropriate language on the air tonight. the employee...
Your World With Neil Cavuto : FOXNEWSW : September 15, 2014 1:00pm-2:01pm PDT
you so much, neil. >> one of the closely watched senate races, alaska republican candidate dan sullivan, we put out a call to his opponent who is not available. hope brings eternal. dan in me meantime, this is getting to be a horse race now. is the economy the issue up there? i mean, all this mustering back and forth. how would you describe it? >> neil, i think it's what professor sabato was talking about. the sense in alaska among way more than just runs, very broad-based. the country is fundamentally going wrong. we have a federal government that has overreached in so many different parts of our lives in alaska, and you have a congress that is passing huge bills. nobody reads them. and then agencies put out a flood of regulations that are really stifling the economic potential of alaskans, of our country. but i do think there is this sense that we can turn things around, and one area that is really important, we need to seize is the area of energy. we have huge opportunities in this country, inlf alaska to become the world's energy super power again, which would benefit this
you so much, neil. >> one of the closely watched senate races, alaska republican candidate dan sullivan, we put out a call to his opponent who is not available. hope brings eternal. dan in me meantime, this is getting to be a horse race now. is the economy the issue up there? i mean, all this mustering back and forth. how would you describe it? >> neil, i think it's what professor sabato was talking about. the sense in alaska among way more than just runs, very broad-based. the...
FOX News Sunday With Chris Wallace : FOXNEWSW : August 31, 2014 11:00pm-12:01am PDT
, incumbent mark udall in colorado, and mark begich in alaska. you're polling for landrieu, udall, and begich. how confident are you for the incumbents holding on in those states? >> i think they're going to hold on to them. >> all six of them? >> yes. they're going to be tough, close races. we have deep roots in the states, lackluster republican opponents, and the republican brand is in tatters in those states and across the country. the democrats with the deep routes, done a lot for their states -- >> the real clear republican averages, they're leading in those states, in some, the democratic incumbent is leading, but by a narrow margin. bill, your read? >> i don't want to be a democrat in the south in 2014. i think senator landrieu is --n. >> in louisiana. i think she's an impressive political figure, but in louisiana, arkansas, georgia, north carolina, the president's job approval is literally in the low 20% among white voters. i work in alaska, mark. it's its own world. it operates very differently than the rest of the country, and colorado is the perennial up for grabs seat. but i belie
, incumbent mark udall in colorado, and mark begich in alaska. you're polling for landrieu, udall, and begich. how confident are you for the incumbents holding on in those states? >> i think they're going to hold on to them. >> all six of them? >> yes. they're going to be tough, close races. we have deep roots in the states, lackluster republican opponents, and the republican brand is in tatters in those states and across the country. the democrats with the deep routes, done a...
Happening Now : FOXNEWSW : September 30, 2014 8:00am-9:01am PDT
close to call, places like alaska, iowa, louisiana, and north carolina but the question is it going to help? ellison basher a -- barber with the "washington free beacon." thanks for being with us today. alaska is on the list. the reports are looking at all the spending reported in that race where we have incumbent democrat facing a promising for the gop challenger, 10 times the amount has been spent to back the democratic candidate. still very close in the polling there. but come election day is that money going to bear fruit? >> it could potentially. you're right very close. two polls had dan sullivan up in both of them. looks like the republicans are doing well in alaska. where the ground game is particularly effective are in races very close. race as just a few points apart. some ways places like alaska particularly, in places like north carolina where kay hagan for past month, eight polls, she is leading in all of those, which is a big switch where it was a few months ago, where everyone said she was most vulnerable democrat in the cycle. when i talk to republicans they say, dem
close to call, places like alaska, iowa, louisiana, and north carolina but the question is it going to help? ellison basher a -- barber with the "washington free beacon." thanks for being with us today. alaska is on the list. the reports are looking at all the spending reported in that race where we have incumbent democrat facing a promising for the gop challenger, 10 times the amount has been spent to back the democratic candidate. still very close in the polling there. but come...
America's News Headquarters : FOXNEWSW : September 13, 2014 1:30pm-2:01pm PDT
governor for many years. and in alaska, doesn't look like those guys are going to pull it off, it's close in alaska, you know, democrats down by a couple points. arkansas, down by a couple points. looking good in colorado and other swing state right now, the democrats are where mark pulled ahead of cory. >> again, i know you were loaded in stats. it's important what you do. i want to go back to the name sick issue that you talked about and absolutely those senators that you highlighted. i want to be specific because there's a lot going on internationally. there's a lot going on even nationally. and i want you to touch on some of those issues that will be determining factors in those races you're talking about. and we can start, since you're considering southern states, let's talk about the issue of immigration. will that be something that people that you and i can concentrate or or will the voters look at that and what the senators are doing as it pertains to those issues? >> well i think immigration's a very big deal, and the polls have flipped on this in the past year. go back a y
governor for many years. and in alaska, doesn't look like those guys are going to pull it off, it's close in alaska, you know, democrats down by a couple points. arkansas, down by a couple points. looking good in colorado and other swing state right now, the democrats are where mark pulled ahead of cory. >> again, i know you were loaded in stats. it's important what you do. i want to go back to the name sick issue that you talked about and absolutely those senators that you highlighted....
Special Report With Bret Baier : FOXNEWSW : September 9, 2014 3:00pm-4:01pm PDT
alaska essentially tied. resh senator dan sullivan is up three on mark begich. also incumbent democrat mark pryor is down 2.3, to republican tom cotton. colorado incumbent, mark udall is leading over gop nominee corrie gardner. and l. louisiana, marry landrieu -- incouple been democrat kay hay gang is downing about a point. again essentially tied to republican tom tillis. a major up stack kl of many of these democrats, chief national correspondent jim engel looks at how that comes into play. >> reporter: you told them that they could keep it. system democrats are trying to detract from their votes for obama care by characterizes the president's missteps, by promising people can keep their plans and doctors no matter what? >> mary landrieu offered lengthation requiring people be able to keep their plans and doctors, harry reid has yet to schedule a volt on it. kay haygan -- >> soon as this came to my attention last fall, aimmediateaimmediate impedely -- >> reporter: she voted against a 2010 republican effort to limit such cancellations which the who is threatened to veto. other
alaska essentially tied. resh senator dan sullivan is up three on mark begich. also incumbent democrat mark pryor is down 2.3, to republican tom cotton. colorado incumbent, mark udall is leading over gop nominee corrie gardner. and l. louisiana, marry landrieu -- incouple been democrat kay hay gang is downing about a point. again essentially tied to republican tom tillis. a major up stack kl of many of these democrats, chief national correspondent jim engel looks at how that comes into play....
The O'Reilly Factor : FOXNEWSW : September 22, 2014 5:00pm-6:01pm PDT
states you talked about, in addition, there are three other states, alaska, arkansas and louisiana where they lead in the clear politics average and very close in colorado, .6 of a percent in the real clear olympics average and real close in iowa with a republican in the lead and north carolina close and michigan a possibility in some people'sx:Ñ minds. zpeyñlet's throw up alaska firs dan sullivan has 44% and the incumbent, mark begich has 43%, a dead heat. alaska, not that many people voting, anything can happen there. column. >> hard race to poll. this race took a big change before labor day. begich made an over the board attack alleging the attorney general had let violent criminals up early from jail and blew up in his face when it turned out3 were let out early before sullivan ever made attorney general and the families of the victims in the crime begich talked about asked for his television ad to be withdrawn mistake. >>> arkansas tom cotton up on the incumbent, mark pryor, by about 3 percentage points, 2 percentage points. the old adage is if the challenger is leading in t
states you talked about, in addition, there are three other states, alaska, arkansas and louisiana where they lead in the clear politics average and very close in colorado, .6 of a percent in the real clear olympics average and real close in iowa with a republican in the lead and north carolina close and michigan a possibility in some people'sx:Ñ minds. zpeyñlet's throw up alaska firs dan sullivan has 44% and the incumbent, mark begich has 43%, a dead heat. alaska, not that many people...
Outnumbered : FOXNEWSW : September 19, 2014 9:00am-10:01am PDT
have 50% of bret baier's panel today. take that bret. you. >> guys have a connection through alaska. >> yes we do. >> my wife and my wife's little sister were very close friend with the powerses in fairbanks, alaska. >> would you like to share the relationship? >> no, probably not. kirsten is what we in washington call the fairbanks mafia. >> democratic arm of the fairbanks mafia. >> everywhere. that is the whole point. >> already arguing and it has -- >> we go way back. >> if you're not mob i don't know if i want to mess with you today. new developments in the fight against isis. fran much -- france launching first airstrikes against islamic he can extremists in iraq, reportedly kills dozen of isis fighters. after president obama gave the okay and money to train the syrian rebels. he calls it strong bipartisan support and insisting america won't be dragged into a ground war. >> i'm pleased a congress a majority of democrats and a majority of republicans in both the house and senate have voted to support a key element of our strategy, the plan to train and equip the opposition in sy
have 50% of bret baier's panel today. take that bret. you. >> guys have a connection through alaska. >> yes we do. >> my wife and my wife's little sister were very close friend with the powerses in fairbanks, alaska. >> would you like to share the relationship? >> no, probably not. kirsten is what we in washington call the fairbanks mafia. >> democratic arm of the fairbanks mafia. >> everywhere. that is the whole point. >> already arguing and it...
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paying a $37.50 fine? taxpayers in one american city are, like it or not. >>> and defending alaska against the russians. we'll look at the secret plans next in "the grapevine." creates something else as well: jobs all over america. engineering and innovation jobs. advanced safety systems & technology. shipping and manufacturing. across the united states, bp supports more than a quarter million jobs. when we set up operation in one part of the country, people in other...
America's Newsroom : FOXNEWSW : September 29, 2014 6:00am-8:01am PDT
it is good. you could go to alaska which the republicans have said the poll something good for them as well. and at that point you're 50-50. where else do you go, colorado, iowa, or is it louisiana, or do democrats possibly hold on that seat, 51-49 majority there? as you look at this map now, what do you see behind the numbers that is important to understand, karl? >> well, two things. one is, republicans in the "real clear politics" average now lead in eight democratic-held seats today. that would give republicans 53 in the senate if they held on to the lead in all these races. we've seen that movement in the last couple weeks decidedly towards the republican side. iowa, colorado, alaska, a number of these states have moved. you're right, the montana, west virginia, south dakota, i don't think they're cooked. i think republicans lead but they have got to run hard right to the end but here are the states that are in the "real clear politics" average republican lead. five point lead in louisiana, in the head-to-head between cassidy and landrieu. 4.7% in alaska. 3.6 in arkansas. 2.2 i
it is good. you could go to alaska which the republicans have said the poll something good for them as well. and at that point you're 50-50. where else do you go, colorado, iowa, or is it louisiana, or do democrats possibly hold on that seat, 51-49 majority there? as you look at this map now, what do you see behind the numbers that is important to understand, karl? >> well, two things. one is, republicans in the "real clear politics" average now lead in eight democratic-held...
Happening Now : FOXNEWSW : September 3, 2014 8:00am-9:01am PDT
looking for. >>> alaska senator mark begich vowing to pressure to pull ads from the airwaves after he received a cease and desist letter from a crime victim. he is in a closely watched race against republican dan sullivan. >>> the search is on for 8-year-old girl in arizona. the girl disappeared from her bedroom. we're watching that closely. jon? jon: from fox extreme weather center now, people in the midwest could get d.c. veer weather especially later this afternoon, damaging hail, high winds, tornadoes are possible. let's go to meteorologist maria molina for more on that. >> jon, that's right. we're looking for more severe weather possible after the holiday weekend. we had at least four confirmed tore made doughs on michigan on lable door day -- tornadoes. two confirmed in kansas. this system cleared portions of the east coast. a lot quieter across portions of east. i want to show you where our next storm system will get going. that is later on today, tonight, across portions of northern plains and upper midwest. large hail, damaging wind and even tornadoes will be possible. in
looking for. >>> alaska senator mark begich vowing to pressure to pull ads from the airwaves after he received a cease and desist letter from a crime victim. he is in a closely watched race against republican dan sullivan. >>> the search is on for 8-year-old girl in arizona. the girl disappeared from her bedroom. we're watching that closely. jon? jon: from fox extreme weather center now, people in the midwest could get d.c. veer weather especially later this afternoon,...
FOX News Sunday With Chris Wallace : FOXNEWSW : September 21, 2014 3:00pm-4:01pm PDT
. it is alaska, the incumbent democratic sent begich trailing and official attorney general sullivan trailing by less than two points. that is close. >> 1.3 percent. remember, real clear politics average and the rest of the axes are lagging indicators because this took a dramatic shift three weeks ago this coming thursday just before labor did begich ran an ad accusing sullivan of being responsible for the early release of prisoners including a prisoner who went on to do a brutal murder and it turned out that the prisoners were released by a mistake by someone months before sullivan was attorney general and this blew up in the face of begich and my suspicious is we are likely to see polling data indicating a more pro sullivan tilt. >> i will put up a surprising state: north carolina was considered a very likely pick up for the republicans in red north carolina but the democratic incumbent sent hagan is up against the statehouse speaker tillis and hagan was in the to be in trouble is hanging in there. >> this, i am ready to start saying this trend continues she will be re-elected. the
. it is alaska, the incumbent democratic sent begich trailing and official attorney general sullivan trailing by less than two points. that is close. >> 1.3 percent. remember, real clear politics average and the rest of the axes are lagging indicators because this took a dramatic shift three weeks ago this coming thursday just before labor did begich ran an ad accusing sullivan of being responsible for the early release of prisoners including a prisoner who went on to do a brutal murder...
The Five : FOXNEWSW : September 2, 2014 2:00pm-3:01pm PDT
what they get from alaska, they think salmon and energy. but the energy bp produces up here creates something else as well: jobs all over america. engineering and innovation jobs. advanced safety systems & technology. shipping and manufacturing. across the united states, bp supports more than a quarter million jobs. when we set up operation in one part of the country, people in other parts go to work. that's not a coincidence. it's one more part of our commitment to america. ♪ >>> now to the celebrity hacking scandal. the fbi has joined the investigation to figure out how hundreds of photos of female celebrities in the nude got leaked online. among the victims, actress jennifer lawrence, kate upon the, and more. there have been questions about whether apple's icloud was hacked into but the company says it hasn't discovered a breach in its investigation. okay, greg. here's how i see it. these women took these pictures, never expecting them to get hacked. they are victims, though, and they are taking a lot of heat for taking these pictures in the first place. people are saying why w
what they get from alaska, they think salmon and energy. but the energy bp produces up here creates something else as well: jobs all over america. engineering and innovation jobs. advanced safety systems & technology. shipping and manufacturing. across the united states, bp supports more than a quarter million jobs. when we set up operation in one part of the country, people in other parts go to work. that's not a coincidence. it's one more part of our commitment to america. ♪...
Bulls and Bears : FOXNEWSW : September 13, 2014 7:00am-7:31am PDT
offshore drilling area in alaska. that's miniscule. if isis becomes disruptive and tries to take over oil fields in an opec nation. until they do as a threat, it's in their best interest to stay on the sidelines and not get their hands dirty. whether they should or shouldn't, that's the reality. >> isis has proven to be very aggressive. it's hard to predict what they will do next. do you think the oil rich countries should be helping and defending against them? >> if they have the same goals we do, then yes but they don't. actually, their goals are keeping their power and maintaining their regimes. the ten country that is are allies, they are all sunni. isis is sunni. anything we do that hurts isis helps assad, helps iran. it's not what they want. what is better for them is let us go in, do the dirty work, take care of isis but maintain neutrality because they don't want to be seen as helping us or shia. >> but should they? >> i think they should. i'm with john on this. saudi arabia is one-third of the opec revenue. they take it home and sit and are watching it from afar. they are let
offshore drilling area in alaska. that's miniscule. if isis becomes disruptive and tries to take over oil fields in an opec nation. until they do as a threat, it's in their best interest to stay on the sidelines and not get their hands dirty. whether they should or shouldn't, that's the reality. >> isis has proven to be very aggressive. it's hard to predict what they will do next. do you think the oil rich countries should be helping and defending against them? >> if they have the...
Cavuto on Business : FOXNEWSW : September 20, 2014 7:30am-8:01am PDT
into action when they came within 55 miles of alaska. they included two refueling tankers and bombers. they returned to the base in russia after seeing the u.s. jets. >>> new developments in the investigation of a missing university of virginia student. police questioned the man seen in this surveillance video. he apparently entered the restaurant with heather graham and was seen with her at the bar. he's over six feet tall, 270 pounds with dread locks. they have not seen the man or labeled him as a suspect, but he is a person of interest. now back to cavuto on business. >>> you might call it a crash course on immigration education. non-english speaking students in new york state, they are going to get bilingual classes. other states could be following suit. tens of thousands of illegals rounded up this year are now filtering across the country. we are going to see a lot of it. >> we are going to see a lot of it. we are going to have the kids -- we have illegal immigration and people come. teach them how to speak early on. you don't change the curriculum of the course from two to 12 a
into action when they came within 55 miles of alaska. they included two refueling tankers and bombers. they returned to the base in russia after seeing the u.s. jets. >>> new developments in the investigation of a missing university of virginia student. police questioned the man seen in this surveillance video. he apparently entered the restaurant with heather graham and was seen with her at the bar. he's over six feet tall, 270 pounds with dread locks. they have not seen the man or...
have 50% of bret baier's panel today. take that bret. you. >> guys have a connection through alaska. >> yes we do. >> my wife and my wife's little sister were very close friend with the powerses in fairbanks, alaska. >> would you like to share the relationship? >> no,
senate races this fall. first up, alaska. where senator mark begich has been accused of playing politics with an unspeakable tragedy. correspondent dan springer has the story. >> these are incredible times. >> reporter: alaska's senate race between incumbent democrat mark begich and republican dan sullivan took a nasty turn over the labor day weekend. begich aired an advertisement accusing the former attorney general of being partly responsible for the murders of an anchorage couple and the sexual assault of a 2-year-old girl and her 92-year-old great grandmother. >> a lot of sex offenders get off with life sentences. >> reporter: the spot was immediately met by a rebuke ad from sullivan and a letter from the attorney for the victim's family demanding it being pulled saying it's, quote, tearing this family apart and it's an abomination of political abuse. initially the begich camp refused, defending the ad as accurate and pointing to a plea deal with dan sullivan's name on it but he wasn't even the a.g. when the defendant got a lighter action. yesterday the ad was taken off the
senate races this fall. first up, alaska. where senator mark begich has been accused of playing politics with an unspeakable tragedy. correspondent dan springer has the story. >> these are incredible times. >> reporter: alaska's senate race between incumbent democrat mark begich and republican dan sullivan took a nasty turn over the labor day weekend. begich aired an advertisement accusing the former attorney general of being partly responsible for the murders of an anchorage...
America's Newsroom : FOXNEWSW : September 1, 2014 6:00am-8:01am PDT
susteren and correspondent kris jenkins spent this 4th of july weekend in alaska with wounded veterans and their spouses as part of what is called operation heal our patriots. here is a clip. >> when i left i was in charge of everything. when i got home, i have to have someone tell me when to bathe. i mean, you don't remember if you took a bath or not. you know, you can't drive anymore because you know, forget where the car is. and, now you're dependent on everybody for everything and it just, you're mad at the world because that is not who you were. it is hard on her because, you tend to blame your spouse for everything, because you just don't know what is going on. your world has turned upside down. heather: joining me now is fox news correspondent kris jenkins who worked on the fox news special, the next battle, when our heroes come home. thank you, chris, so much for joining us. i can imagine what it meant to you to be there over 4th of july weekend. how did you become involved in this operation heal our patriots? >> hi, heather. happy labor day. yet at that and i had a lo
susteren and correspondent kris jenkins spent this 4th of july weekend in alaska with wounded veterans and their spouses as part of what is called operation heal our patriots. here is a clip. >> when i left i was in charge of everything. when i got home, i have to have someone tell me when to bathe. i mean, you don't remember if you took a bath or not. you know, you can't drive anymore because you know, forget where the car is. and, now you're dependent on everybody for everything and it...
purchased his first one in 2007 when he went fishing in alaska. kodak, alaska for six months. >> all right. so all of it was legal. now, there has been rumors that he had been in mexico before. he was trying to sell the guns. all of that is bs, right? >> he is not charged with smuggling. >> nothing? just possession? >> to sell. only possession, which he -- they were not found. he stopped at the first person who could help him and he said please, help me get turned around. i have three guns in my truck. i got lost and made a wrong turn. >> all right. now, john kerry, have you spoken to him had, secretary of state? >> never. i know that he raised the issue, which i believe andrew is a very much of grave concern and not an issue. he raised the issue may 21st. >> i think mr. kerry. >> have not from the executive level, no. >> he should have given you a call, that's for sure. >> president obama, hear from him or any of his staff? >> finally, 90 days after i garnered the 100,000 signatures on the we the people white house petition on august 28th, i received a scren generic email re
purchased his first one in 2007 when he went fishing in alaska. kodak, alaska for six months. >> all right. so all of it was legal. now, there has been rumors that he had been in mexico before. he was trying to sell the guns. all of that is bs, right? >> he is not charged with smuggling. >> nothing? just possession? >> to sell. only possession, which he -- they were not found. he stopped at the first person who could help him and he said please, help me get turned...
days. alaska's mark begich said secure, our borders has to be the top priority and that should be mr. obama's focus. while north carolina's kay hagan has said this is an issue that should be addressed legislatively and not through executive order. others are saying th timing is all about politics. >> he is undercutting congressional authority and he is breeding enormous distrust on other side. if you make a deal with him he won't keep the deal. so i think the president is wise to pull back here. he is clearly doing it for short-term tactical reasons. >> reporter: the initial pledge from the president in june there would be announcement by the end of summer but there is clearly internal white house debate about the impact two months before an election. jon? jon: so the fear is that whatever he decide, the voters are not necessarily going to like it? >> well, there is looking at some of those states where these senate democrats are up for re-election and there is not a huge latino population. so he risks angering some latino voters but they may not be a huge impact in some of these sta
days. alaska's mark begich said secure, our borders has to be the top priority and that should be mr. obama's focus. while north carolina's kay hagan has said this is an issue that should be addressed legislatively and not through executive order. others are saying th timing is all about politics. >> he is undercutting congressional authority and he is breeding enormous distrust on other side. if you make a deal with him he won't keep the deal. so i think the president is wise to pull...
ruined the gop's chance much taking senate. this election cycle appears tables are reversed. alaska senate race, incumbent democrat mark begich was forced to yank a ad about a murder of two elderly people and rape of their two-year-old granddaughter they said that the he was got a lower sentence when. mary landrieu is not accused of being a rose dent of bayou state. she stays at her parents home on infrequent visits home. running for montana's senate seat, open by virtue of max bach kest's to a pointment to ambassador of china is extremely weak democratic candidate, state representative amanda curtis who is far left of the center views sit well in right of center montana. she is in the race after democrat john walsh's withdrawal for page you are rising his naval war college thesis. steve danes is up 20% in the average poll. that is remarkable in a state where democrats held that senate seat more than a century now. it is why in part some analysts are predict the gop may take the senate. >> democratic senate leadership is there is occasion to write one, would say that harry reid and
ruined the gop's chance much taking senate. this election cycle appears tables are reversed. alaska senate race, incumbent democrat mark begich was forced to yank a ad about a murder of two elderly people and rape of their two-year-old granddaughter they said that the he was got a lower sentence when. mary landrieu is not accused of being a rose dent of bayou state. she stays at her parents home on infrequent visits home. running for montana's senate seat, open by virtue of max bach kest's to...
FOX News Sunday With Chris Wallace : FOXNEWSW : September 21, 2014 11:00pm-12:01am PDT
screen. that's alaska. incumbent democratic senator mark begich trailing former donor dan sullivan by less than two points. that's a close one. >> yeah, 1.3%. remember this, real clear politics average and the rest of these averages are lagging indicators. this race took a dramatic shift three weeks ago this coming thursday. just before labor day, begich ran an ad accusing sullivan for being responsible for the early release of prisoners, including a prisoner who went on to do a brutal murder. turned out, however, the prisoners were released by a clerical error by somebody months9rx -- recent polling dat indicated this has taken more pro sullivan on the weeks ahead. >> i want to put up a surprising stat. north carolina, generally considered to be a very likely pick up for the republicans in red north carolina but the democratic incumbent senator, kay hagan, is up against the state's house speaker. hagan, who was thought to be in trouble, is hanging in there. >> no, this one, i think, we can put -- i'm ready to start saying if this trend continues, she's going to be re-elected. the int
screen. that's alaska. incumbent democratic senator mark begich trailing former donor dan sullivan by less than two points. that's a close one. >> yeah, 1.3%. remember this, real clear politics average and the rest of these averages are lagging indicators. this race took a dramatic shift three weeks ago this coming thursday. just before labor day, begich ran an ad accusing sullivan for being responsible for the early release of prisoners, including a prisoner who went on to do a brutal...
Your World With Neil Cavuto : FOXNEWSW : September 1, 2014 1:00pm-2:01pm PDT
remarkable people you'll ever meet. not just the ones with me in alaska but all across the country because these soldiers and sailors and airmen, they volunteer to make it easier for me, to make it safer for me. and in this instance, they go across -- they go across the ocean or even if they stay here and work, but so many of them come back. so disabled, whether physically or mentally or whatever. and it just blows up their marriages. and we never focus on the marriage. and that's what's -- this is what's so wonderful about this program. they focus on the marriage. the spouses. >> you went into the homent tim themselves, right? >> oh, absolutely. the fun story, you'll like this, this special is put together by four people. jenkins who works on the show with us, he had the camera. i went up to alaska. we're not exactly professionals. this isn't our part of the job here at fox news. it's a little handycamish. then we gave our video to one of our producers and an aieditor. they tried to fix up a lot of our mistakes and make it look really good. the funny thing, when you hear these sto
remarkable people you'll ever meet. not just the ones with me in alaska but all across the country because these soldiers and sailors and airmen, they volunteer to make it easier for me, to make it safer for me. and in this instance, they go across -- they go across the ocean or even if they stay here and work, but so many of them come back. so disabled, whether physically or mentally or whatever. and it just blows up their marriages. and we never focus on the marriage. and that's what's --...
the lead in louisiana, arkansas, and now looks like even alaska, they may have opened up a little bit of a lead on begich. bill: let me show the viewers. here is the map yet again. these are races outlined in yellow that we're watching, okay? as you get to know these dates, keep this in mind, okay? of the races right now, that are most likely to go republican, that is montana, south dakota, and west virginia, all right? now you've got toss-ups which there are about nine give or take. north carolina, arkansas, louisiana, iowa, kentucky, colorado, georgia, michigan and, as you just mentioned, joe, alaska. ed, to you now. these are state races, okay? they can reflect the national trends certainly but these are state races. how much, at the state level now, can change with 57 days left? >> a lot can change especially with incumbents. but here is the bottom line. these incumbents were elected in the first obama election which was a radical change election, great voter turnout, what have you. each and everyone of the states competitive are states republicans can win. it is about who tur
the lead in louisiana, arkansas, and now looks like even alaska, they may have opened up a little bit of a lead on begich. bill: let me show the viewers. here is the map yet again. these are races outlined in yellow that we're watching, okay? as you get to know these dates, keep this in mind, okay? of the races right now, that are most likely to go republican, that is montana, south dakota, and west virginia, all right? now you've got toss-ups which there are about nine give or take. north...
tough race against republican tom cotton who is he opposed to raising the minimum wage. in alaska, democrats have similar mesh to help mark begich defend his seat against dan sullivan. who says an increase in the minimum wage would kill jobs. in alaska there is ballot initiative to decriminalize marijuana. democrats hope it will help begich. there is indication that marijuana initiatives bring out younger voters. florida has a ballot initiative to make it the 24 state to make marijuana legal for medicinal purposes. in colorado where voters legalized cannabis two years ago there is referendum, a hot button issue. a pro-life constitutional amendment to define a fetus as person. personhood is the amendment. mark udall opposes measure but wanted it on the ballot to energy pro-choice voters against cory gardner who doesn't support the measure but in the past supported some personhood measures. measures in washington state how to hunt for bear. in mississippi there will be a constitutional amendment even making hunting and fishing a constitutional right. 125 to 130 of these in 41 states
tough race against republican tom cotton who is he opposed to raising the minimum wage. in alaska, democrats have similar mesh to help mark begich defend his seat against dan sullivan. who says an increase in the minimum wage would kill jobs. in alaska there is ballot initiative to decriminalize marijuana. democrats hope it will help begich. there is indication that marijuana initiatives bring out younger voters. florida has a ballot initiative to make it the 24 state to make marijuana legal...
MediaBuzz : FOXNEWSW : September 29, 2014 1:00am-2:01am PDT
for our video verdict. charlo green, a reporter for ktva in anchorage, alaska has very strong feelings about marijuana. after reporting on a pro legalization group, this is what she did. >> this is why i, the actually owner of the cannabis club, and as for this job, well, it's not that i have a choice, but [ bleep ], i quit. >> we apologize for that. >> that was pathetic, it got a lot of attention, a zillion hits online because of the dropping of the f-bomb. green didn't only betray ore station because she reported on a group that she herself was involved in, then there was this brig promotional sfunt. it must be a virus, everybody seems to be dropping f-bombs today, take a look at this promo from chicago which employs at least a little humor. >> our best message came from am mishkapur. you guys suck in the morning, nobody watches wgn, wgn news, the highest rating morning show. >> taking the heat that you get on twitter and turning them into something promotional. and should espn have suspended a top sportswriter for calling roger goodell a liar? >>> it's not often that jon st
for our video verdict. charlo green, a reporter for ktva in anchorage, alaska has very strong feelings about marijuana. after reporting on a pro legalization group, this is what she did. >> this is why i, the actually owner of the cannabis club, and as for this job, well, it's not that i have a choice, but [ bleep ], i quit. >> we apologize for that. >> that was pathetic, it got a lot of attention, a zillion hits online because of the dropping of the f-bomb. green didn't only...
Huckabee : FOXNEWSW : September 8, 2014 12:00am-1:01am PDT
. these are the states that could cause a political shift in congress. alaska, the incumdent senator is challenged by dan sullivan. begich who defeated ted stephens trailed sullivan by two percentage points in the latest poll. arkansas, freshman congressman tom cotton and challenging. cotton represents the fourth district and often a swing section of the state. lous lose democrat senator mary landru. the challenger is a congressman for the louisiana sixth congressional district. it requires all parties to appear on the november 4th ballot and if they don't get the top. they go to a run off election. many are predicting that will be the case. and north carolina incumdent kay haggan and republican tom hillis face off. haggan running for a senate term backed the democratic agenda in a state where president obama has a 51 percent disapproval rating. tillis is seeing a surge in the polls. and montana, south dakota and iowa and virginia and west virginia. >> can the gop take control of the senate? i spoke to james carvel earlier. james one thing about you. you are a straight shooting giechlt
. these are the states that could cause a political shift in congress. alaska, the incumdent senator is challenged by dan sullivan. begich who defeated ted stephens trailed sullivan by two percentage points in the latest poll. arkansas, freshman congressman tom cotton and challenging. cotton represents the fourth district and often a swing section of the state. lous lose democrat senator mary landru. the challenger is a congressman for the louisiana sixth congressional district. it requires all...
On the Record With Greta Van Susteren : FOXNEWSW : September 10, 2014 11:00pm-12:01am PDT
dealing with isis we'll get more reaction from our when folks think about what they get from alaska, they think salmon and energy. but the energy bp produces up here creates something else as well: jobs all over america. engineering and innovation jobs. advanced safety systems & technology. shipping and manufacturing. across the united states, bp supports more than a quarter million jobs. when we set up operation in one part of the country, people in other parts go to work. that's not a coincidence. it's one more part of our commitment to america. you drop 40 grand on a new set of wheels, then... wham! a minivan t-bones you. guess what: your insurance company will only give you 37-thousand to replace it. "depreciation" they claim. "how can my car depreciate before it's first oil change?" you ask. maybe the better question is, why do you have that insurance company? with liberty mutual new car replacement, we'll replace the full value of your car. see car insurance in a whole new light. liberty mutual insurance. >>> greatest threats come from the middle east and africa. and one of th
dealing with isis we'll get more reaction from our when folks think about what they get from alaska, they think salmon and energy. but the energy bp produces up here creates something else as well: jobs all over america. engineering and innovation jobs. advanced safety systems & technology. shipping and manufacturing. across the united states, bp supports more than a quarter million jobs. when we set up operation in one part of the country, people in other parts go to work. that's not a...
FOX and Friends : FOXNEWSW : September 1, 2014 3:00am-6:01am PDT
they get from alaska, they think salmon and energy. but the energy bp produces up here creates something else as well: jobs all over america. engineering and innovation jobs. advanced safety systems & technology. shipping and manufacturing. across the united states, bp supports more than a quarter million jobs. when we set up operation in one part of the country, people in other parts go to work. that's not a coincidence. it's one more part of our commitment to america. >>> welcome back. some quick headlines now. five people are dead after their small plane crashes into a field north of denver. barely missing nearby homes. witnesses heard the plane sputtering shortly before crashing. it's not clear if the plane was taking off or trying to land. >>> and the search for a pilot who crashed a small plane off the coast of virginia is halted after a boater finds what's believed to be the aircraft's wheel and engine cover. the coast guard says that they are unlikely to find anything else. the pilot is believed to be ronald hutchinson, a retired harley-davidson executive with 43 years
they get from alaska, they think salmon and energy. but the energy bp produces up here creates something else as well: jobs all over america. engineering and innovation jobs. advanced safety systems & technology. shipping and manufacturing. across the united states, bp supports more than a quarter million jobs. when we set up operation in one part of the country, people in other parts go to work. that's not a coincidence. it's one more part of our commitment to america. >>>...
The Five : FOXNEWSW : September 29, 2014 2:00pm-3:01pm PDT
at fault? you'll hear about that next. when folks think about what they get from alaska, they think salmon and energy. but the energy bp produces up here creates something else as well: jobs all over america. engineering and innovation jobs. advanced safety systems & technology. shipping and manufacturing. across the united states, bp supports more than a quarter million jobs. when we set up operation in one part of the country, people in other parts go to work. that's not a coincidence. it's one more part of our commitment to america. >> thank you, greg, last night on 60 minutes, president obama admitted the u.s. underestimated isis. but don't blame him for calling it a jv team, blame u.s. intelligence. >> jim clamor has acknowledged that they undermaes it what was taking place in syria. >> but the president had gotten daily briefings about the isis threat >> the strength of the insurgency in syria is now estimated at somewhere between 75,000 or 80,000 or up to 110,000 to 115,000. >> there are some groups that are in particular concern from an extremist standpoint. the al qaeda e w
at fault? you'll hear about that next. when folks think about what they get from alaska, they think salmon and energy. but the energy bp produces up here creates something else as well: jobs all over america. engineering and innovation jobs. advanced safety systems & technology. shipping and manufacturing. across the united states, bp supports more than a quarter million jobs. when we set up operation in one part of the country, people in other parts go to work. that's not a coincidence....
senator mark begich of alaska and senator mark udall of colorado, seized opportunity to show a little bit of independence from the president and clear they oppose the president's strategy and will not support it if it is brought forward with a vote in congress. the problem with that is, a new cnn poll, by margin of 82-15, americans want the president to receive congressional approval for the strategy that he is outlined and these senate democrats desperate to keep their position are aligning themselves with that 15% number. their opponents will be able to identify with the 82%. that is wrong place to be. jon: those two democrats, mark begich, and senator udall in colorado, both of them, in a fair amount of trouble upcoming midterms. >> tough races. jon: let's ask about the midterms. the president's new, sort of get tough on isis policy, is that going to help democrats come november? >> it may stablize the president's ratings but again, i don't think it will necessarily help individual democrats because even, we've, we'll have too many instances where these democrats will be either on the
senator mark begich of alaska and senator mark udall of colorado, seized opportunity to show a little bit of independence from the president and clear they oppose the president's strategy and will not support it if it is brought forward with a vote in congress. the problem with that is, a new cnn poll, by margin of 82-15, americans want the president to receive congressional approval for the strategy that he is outlined and these senate democrats desperate to keep their position are aligning...
carolina first. kay hagan trailing by a point in the latest rcp average there. you have alaska, you have a five-point lead or a little bit less for the incumbent, mark begich. new hampshire, jeanne shaheen over mark brown. that's not definitive. primary november 9th. a lot of people putting him on the comparison. colorado, as a.b. mentioned, udall ahead barely. that could turn on hispanic vote. really the only state in this list that could. arkansas, cotton up a little less than two. and louisiana, you see cassidy up one over incumbent mary landrieu. okay, steve? >> i wouldn't be surprised at some of -- if some of the private polling republicans have is more favorable to republicans. depends how you screen. but having said that, look, i think there's no question that -- what the president did he did because of politics. and when he stands up in front of the country and says, have no doubt i will act soon, every time he says, "have no doubt," i'm inclined to have quite a few doubts. >> have doubt? >> have a dputs, right. in -- doubts, right. in effect he said he was going to act soon
carolina first. kay hagan trailing by a point in the latest rcp average there. you have alaska, you have a five-point lead or a little bit less for the incumbent, mark begich. new hampshire, jeanne shaheen over mark brown. that's not definitive. primary november 9th. a lot of people putting him on the comparison. colorado, as a.b. mentioned, udall ahead barely. that could turn on hispanic vote. really the only state in this list that could. arkansas, cotton up a little less than two. and...
Happening Now : FOXNEWSW : September 23, 2014 10:00am-11:01am PDT
virginia, alaska and even california where spacex happens to be headquartered. looks like they're going to be moving fast building all of that ins just two years time, john. >> and those 300 jobs, welcome, i'm sure, in texas. >> exactly. >> casey steagall, thank you. >> we are monitoring quite a few stories right now. president obama expected ed te speak at the clinton global initiative at the top of the hour as the u.n. general assembly gets under way hours after air strikes are launched in syria. and just give them the basics, you know. i got this. [thinking] is it that time? the son picks up the check? [thinking] i'm still working. he's retired. i hope he's saving. i hope he saved enough. who matters most to you says the most about you. at massmutual we're owned by our policyowners, and they matter most to us. whether you're just starting your 401(k) or you are ready for retirement, we'll help you get there. >>> thanks for joining us today. on behalf of melissa francis i'm jon scott. "the real story with gretchen carlson" starts right now. >> thank you jorngs. we start with the fox n
virginia, alaska and even california where spacex happens to be headquartered. looks like they're going to be moving fast building all of that ins just two years time, john. >> and those 300 jobs, welcome, i'm sure, in texas. >> exactly. >> casey steagall, thank you. >> we are monitoring quite a few stories right now. president obama expected ed te speak at the clinton global initiative at the top of the hour as the u.n. general assembly gets under way hours after air...
Shepard Smith Reporting : FOXNEWSW : September 11, 2014 12:00pm-1:01pm PDT
for snow, i don't care even if you're in alaska. >> you said, finally. i said no way, not ready for it, but it's happening. heavy snow across wyoming and montana, winter storm warnings in effect and might see another four to eight inches of snow. we'll see snowflakes flying towards denver tonight. look at these temperatures. we're 38 degrees below where you typically should be in rapid city. that is incredibly cold, and going to dive by tomorrow even farther to the south, the panhandle of texas and oklahoma, looking at high temperatures in the 50s for your friday. one other thing, switching gears, we're right at the peak of hurricane season, and there's a disturbance in the bahamas bringing rain towards south florida over the next day or two. develop intoy anything tropical at this point but it's getting close and the models are picking up on this and we could have something that will wash across central government. in september, the water is warm. we're going to watch that very closely. >> rick, going to rain on the beach today. >> yep. >> the news continues after this. a body at r
for snow, i don't care even if you're in alaska. >> you said, finally. i said no way, not ready for it, but it's happening. heavy snow across wyoming and montana, winter storm warnings in effect and might see another four to eight inches of snow. we'll see snowflakes flying towards denver tonight. look at these temperatures. we're 38 degrees below where you typically should be in rapid city. that is incredibly cold, and going to dive by tomorrow even farther to the south, the panhandle...
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won. in alaska, the issues are different than in louisiana and in north carolina. >> not midterm. >> yes. of course i can say, agree with that i thought the question was about the mid-term. on the republican side for the first time in a long time because of a lot of efforts i think by the party leadership including rines priebus, communication is better this time around than many years past. they are faster, more professional. not been on tv saying stupid things. and they've also been in these states where they hadn't been for a long time. think about michael steel, the republican chairman for under -- when president bush was president and in 2006 had those huge losses of the republicans. i mean, the equivalent of the debbie wasserman schultz being trashed by the white house is, if president bush had done that to michael steel, imagine the outcry that would have happened then. i think a lot of changes, a lot of positive ones. hard-fought. takes six years, but it's starting to pay off. >> the strongest poll numbers obama had was the national security. interesting for democrats. fi
won. in alaska, the issues are different than in louisiana and in north carolina. >> not midterm. >> yes. of course i can say, agree with that i thought the question was about the mid-term. on the republican side for the first time in a long time because of a lot of efforts i think by the party leadership including rines priebus, communication is better this time around than many years past. they are faster, more professional. not been on tv saying stupid things. and they've also...
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new nominees. and look at the states that were tight alaska and arkansas and kentucky. they were knotted races and now the republican candidates seems to be comfortably in the lead. that's why republicans are feeling good about their chances in the senate. >> republicans are confident that their leads will continue to grow mitch mcconnell in a tough race and pulling away. democrats say no, it is a close race. and also mark pryor, he was leading in polls and now tom cotton seems to have the edge in that and democrats are saying, unless president obama has a better fall, this is going to be a tough election for democrats come november the president made a point of lobbying aspersions on the republican house. if he has a republican house and senate to deal with. is there less grid lock? >> it is tough to break it. but the republicans will pass the house and senate that have democrat support and divide the democratic party. some sea that hillary clinton would love a republican congress to run against and that could be something that helped the democrats if the republicans overreach.
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saying, you -- >> what is happening in these? you mentioned iowa, and argue alaska. obviously they're planning -- democrats are planning, divide and conquer, pick your spot. through the money into these raises. here's where we can prevent the republicans from getting the six seats. >> it has kept them in the race. there's still time for a big surge or not. remember, the republicans are the party that we saw in '12 in the senate can snatch defeat from the jaws of victory and they have real way of doing that. all of the template looks good for them. but let me tell you, the democrats are running a message disciplined campaign. no every campaign. every democratic campaign is hammering war against women, hammering -- >> that must test well. >> tests well but they're all implementing it in the adds. what i'm saying is republicans should go over the top in these states because you start making those candidates, the democrats, these surrogates for obama, and what he wants to do in people you want to continueo where you're going, that's an election that could blow up. remember one thing. repu
saying, you -- >> what is happening in these? you mentioned iowa, and argue alaska. obviously they're planning -- democrats are planning, divide and conquer, pick your spot. through the money into these raises. here's where we can prevent the republicans from getting the six seats. >> it has kept them in the race. there's still time for a big surge or not. remember, the republicans are the party that we saw in '12 in the senate can snatch defeat from the jaws of victory and they...
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Neither Microsoft, Nokia, nor anyone else should fork Android. It’s unforkable.
Canning Windows Phone and using Android would be a huge mistake.
Peter Bright - Feb 8, 2014 1:00 pm UTC
As happens from time to time, the suggestion has been made that Microsoft cancel Windows Phone, and instead fork Android. It's not the first time this suggestion has been made. It's probably not the last, either.
It's a poor idea. Google has worked to make Android functionally unforkable, with no practical way to simultaneously fork the platform and take advantage of its related strengths: abundant developers, and abundant applications.
The outline of the "Microsoft should fork Android" argument is as follows: Windows Phone doesn't have huge developer buy-in or sales success, but Android has both. By forking Android, Microsoft could provide unique value—corporate integration with things like Exchange, Active Directory, and System Center or InTune; full Office support; a polished user experience—and make the platform depend on its own cloud services (Bing, Bing Maps, Azure) rather than Google's. But simultaneously, it would still have access to all the Android applications that people depend on.
The result should be a platform that's somehow more attractive to consumers, by virtue of the Android brand and all those Android apps, more attractive to developers thanks to the Android APIs, and cheaper for Microsoft to develop, since core operating system development can be left to Google.
Where this falls down is that there's no good way to use the Android platform this way. It's not designed for it. In fact, with each new Android release, Google is making a forked operating system less and less viable.
Not-very-open source
Broadly speaking, Google produces two big chunks of code. The first is the Android Open Source Platform (AOSP) codebase. This provides the basic bones of a smartphone operating system: it includes Android's version of the Linux kernel, the Dalvik virtual machine, and portions of the basic user interface (settings app, notification panel, lock screen). This part is licensed under a mix of the GPL and Apache license. Google produces periodic code release of these open source parts, though has been criticized for performing the actual development largely behind closed doors.
The second chunk is called the Google Mobile Services (GMS). (Or at least, sometimes it's called GMS. Sometimes it's called just Google Services, and sometimes it's Google Play or Google Play Apps; GMS is what it's called in the code, though, so that seems to be the most common name). This has two big portions. The Google Play Services provides a wealth of APIs and system services: APIs for Google Maps, Location, and in-app purchasing; Google+ integration; Remote Wipe; Malware scanning; and more. Then there's the Play Store collection of apps: Search, Gmail, Chrome, Maps, and many more.
The GMS has a few important features. GMS isn't open source. Anyone can take AOSP and slap it on a phone. That's not true of GMS. To get GMS, the device has to meet certain technical requirements (performance, screen resolution, and so on), and it has to pass validation. Though Google says that the GMS suite is itself free, the validation process isn't, with reports that it costs around $0.75 per device.
GMS also seems not to be divisible: if your phone passes the GMS validation and can include GMS, it includes everything: both Play Services, and the various Google-branded apps that use those services.
Google’s iron grip on Android: Controlling open source by any means necessary
The split between AOSP and GMS is not constant, either. Google has slowly been migrating more and more functionality to GMS. For example, in the latest Nexus 5, the core phone user interface—the thing that you use to launch apps and show icons—has been rolled into the GMS Search app.
Similarly, APIs have made the move. AOSP contains a location API, but GMS contains a newer, better one, with additional features. Google encourages developers to use the GMS API, and the AOSP Location API mostly dates back to Android 1.0, and hasn't seen any substantial changes since Android 1.5. The result is that many third-party applications are not merely "Android" applications: they're GMS applications, and won't run without the proprietary, non-open Google software.
Four ways to do Android
There are four ways that hardware builders can use Android on their phones.
The first is the way that Google really wants companies to use Android: by relying both on AOSP and GMS. Pass the certification, include all the Google services and Google apps. That's what companies like Samsung and HTC and LG do. Going this route still provides some facility for the OEM to customize. OEMs can provide their own apps to sit alongside the Google ones, for example. It appears that Google isn't completely happy about this—there are reports that the company recently made an agreement with Samsung whereby Samsung would reduce the amount of customization of the user interface and deprioritize or remove its apps that competed directly with Google-branded equivalents.
Taking this path provides the best compatibility with third-party applications by ensuring that they have both AOSP and GMS APIs available to them. It also provides the most consistent experience: in spite of the various customizations that are done, it means that Google's apps will be available, and those apps will work the same way on any AOSP+GMS device.
It also cedes most control to Google, and that level of control will only grow. Each new release increases the level of integration with Google's own services, and Google is moving more and more new functionality to GMS, leaving AOSP a barebones husk.
At the other end of the spectrum, you can ignore GMS entirely. Ship a phone with AOSP and perhaps some custom software on top of it to make the experience a little less rough for users, and call the job done. At the very cheapest end of the market, there are companies doing precisely this; it's abundant in China, in particular. If they choose, OEMs can provide their own stores and other services to fill the many, many gaps that omitting GMS leaves, but they're always at a disadvantage relative to GMS devices, because they won't be compatible with any third-party applications that use GMS' APIs. That's not a small category, either, since features such as in-app purchasing are in GMS.
The third option is the one that spans the two: ship a device with AOSP, and an equivalent to GMS that provides new implementations of substantially the same APIs. Provide workalike replacements for services such as location and mapping, but plumb into Microsoft services rather than Google ones. No company has really gone down this route. The closest is Amazon, which provides near-drop-in replacements for some Google APIs (in particular mapping), but which hasn't even begun to keep pace with GMS development in general.
Technically, however, a company with sufficient development resources could provide its own GMS replacement. The overhead would be not insignificant, especially as—to ensure optimal compatibility—the replacement would have to replicate not just correct functioning, but any bugs or quirks of the GMS implementation.
There are also lots of little awkward aspects of the GMS API; it includes such capabilities as "share with Google+" which few companies have any real counterpart to. Another example: there is an API for handling turn-based multiplayer gaming. A company could implement this API and have its own server infrastructure for managing the gaming sessions, but obviously these gaming sessions would be completely separate from Google's gaming sessions, fragmenting the player base in a way that game developers are unlikely to be keen on.
As an added bonus, should the ultimate resolution of Google's long-running legal battle with Oracle be that APIs are, in fact, copyrightable, this kind of wholesale reimplementation of GMS would become legally actionable. Google could, if it chose to, shut it down through the courts.
To these three options, one could perhaps add a fourth: use AOSP to provide a few essential services—support for hardware, telephony, and so on—but then build an entirely new platform and APIs to run on it. Aspects of Amazon's API support would fall into this category, with some of its APIs covering the same ground as GMS APIs, but in a completely different, incompatible way. It's not clear, however, that any manufacturer has entirely embraced this path, though one might argue that Ubuntu for Android is similar, at least in spirit.
You can have compatibility or control: Not both
The first of these options—AOSP with GMS—is the only option that provides the full Android experience. It's the only one that ensures developers can transfer their skills perfectly, the only one that ensures that the full breadth and variety of Android software is available. However, it's clearly not a good option for Microsoft, given that it would almost entirely cede control of the platform to Google—and judging by the advertising company's track record, it would cede even more control with each new Android release.
The second option—AOSP with a few extra custom extras—has the upside of providing an opportunity for Microsoft to integrate its own services. It would support some Android software, though exactly how much is unclear. It would certainly mean omitting any high-profile title using in-app purchasing, so, say, Plants vs. Zombies 2 or the latest iteration of Angry Birds would be out. If one were building a feature phone platform, this may be a somewhat reasonable path to take. When the phone is only really built for running the built-in apps (camera, browser, e-mail) the fact that many Android apps would be incompatible doesn't really matter.
The rumors of a Nokia-built Android phone suggest this kind of approach: AOSP under the hood, but with Nokia services, not Google ones, on top.
This approach also probably works acceptably for ultra-low-end devices where compatibility isn't such a big deal, which accounts for much of the Chinese AOSP market. But for Microsoft, this would be missing the point: the company already has a platform that's not compatible with the latest and greatest high profile apps. It doesn't need another one.
However, it's important to understand just how deficient this kind of device would be. Google has pushed very significant pieces of functionality into GMS, including messaging and the Chrome browser. The AOSP counterparts are buggy, feature deprived, and by at least some accounts, barely maintained. If a company wants to use AOSP without GMS, it has a lot of work to do if it wants to produce a high quality experience. The open source parts just aren't good enough.
Amazon's Kindle experience also demonstrates how even having an Android-like AOSP-derived platform is challenging. Kindle doesn't have the latest and greatest Android games, because their various developers haven't bothered making non-GMS versions of their games, even though the Kindle platform is very similar to Google's. In other words, the application challenge already faced by Windows Phone isn't solved by using AOSP. The only way to solve the application issue is to be not merely an AOSP platform but a GMS platform.
The third option—AOSP with a home-grown GMS equivalent—would solve this, but it would also maximize the development effort required by the forker. Providing equivalents to every GMS capability ensures at least that users get a decent experience. It would also reinstate the software compatibility that AOSP without GMS forfeits.
But this is a huge undertaking. For Microsoft, the effort required to build a GMS workalike on top of AOSP is going to be comparable to the effort required to build the Windows Phone shell and APIs on top of Windows. In fact, it's likely to be somewhat greater: Microsoft already has, for example, a browser engine that runs on Windows. It doesn't have one that runs on AOSP.
Moreover, it still implicitly gives Google control over the platform. Various aspects of how Android is used are determined by the underlying APIs: sharing between applications, for example, is done in a particular Android way. Any platform using Android in this way would have only a limited ability to take the platform in a different direction from the one Google chose.
The fourth option—use AOSP with an entirely new software stack on top—gives freedom and flexibility, but to what end? The kernel isn't the important bit. Microsoft already has a smartphone kernel. Windows Phone 8 already uses it. And strikingly, for Microsoft, ditching Windows Phone doesn't mean that the company can ditch development of this kernel. It's already being developed—for Windows! The kernel isn't the hard part.
Fork off
If Android were an open platform in the way that Firefox OS or Ubuntu for smartphones were an open platform, the forking suggestion would make more sense. The AOSP/GMS split wouldn't exist. Everything would be in AOSP, so piecemeal substitution of back-end services without having to reinvent vast tracts of code and without any major compatibility implications would be practical.
But it isn't. Not only is it not this kind of an open platform, but Google is actively working to make it functionally less open with each new release. The result is that a forker has to make a choice: they can give Google control and get the all the upsides of the platform, or they can snatch control from Google and get almost none of them.
Android isn't designed to be forked. With GMS, Google has deliberately designed Android to resist forking. Suggestions that Microsoft scrap its own operating system in favor of such a fork simply betray a lack of understanding of the way Google has built the Android platform.
wffurrSmack-Fu Master, in training
You left out Google's licensing agreements with hardware manufacturers, which prohibits them from shipping incompatible (read non-GMS containing) Android devices based on AOSP code AND GMS devices. Basically, a hardware OEM will have all GMS applications rejected if they build an AOSP-based device for a different software vendor. Amazon has had to shop around a *lot* to find an OEM for the Kindle - it has to be an OEM with no ambitions of becoming their own Android brand.
5 posts | registered Nov 8, 2012
karashata Smack-Fu Master, in training et Subscriptor
I believe that first sentence in paragraph three should read: "Microsoft should fork Android"
visbis444 Ars Scholae Palatinae
Android on Nokia hardware?
1216 posts | registered Mar 7, 2010
Companion_Noob Ars Scholae Palatinae
visbis444 wrote:
I'd be highly interested. And I think it'd pay off for them because much of their business comes from areas where Android is already king.
Old_Fogie_Late_Bloomer Ars Praefectus
Why would anyone suggest with any seriousness that Microsoft should abandon their NT-kernel-based smartphone OS with a Linux-kernel-based fork of Android? I really can't understand how that sounds like a good idea, especially as WP8 is actually doing pretty well in some countries. Their problem in the USA is more of an image and awareness issue than anything...
nathanziarek Wise, Aged Ars Veteran
How about an open source GMS? It'd take a dedicated company with deep pockets, but if Amazon duplicated current GMS and enough developers started targeting it as the lowest common denominator, you could wrest that control from Google, couldn't you?
Maybe Apple will do this just to screw with Google
LJ Ars Praefectus
Companion_Noob wrote:
Can you imagine how awesome Nokia hardware would be with android?
LJ wrote:
It would send many hardware manufacturers running back to the drawing board, that's for sure.
ReddyKilowatt Ars Centurion
I think Android has already forked, at least 3 ways, possibly 4 if you count the Nook. The low end non-Google tablets are worthless if you want to load an app from the Play store. Amazon and Barnes and Noble basically did exactly what is described in the article, creating their own app store with it's own SDK. That would imply they have a lot of their own code on the device too.
As someone with parents who refuse to take my advice when it comes to gadgets*, I can tell you these low end devices are about as far from the Android experience as iOS.
*"$69.99 for a 'Polaroid' tablet! Can you believe it? Now how do I load up all those neat apps you have?"
thegrommit Ars Legatus Legionis et Subscriptor
Good summary of the technical difficulties. Putting that aside, Microsoft forking Android would be a branding disaster.
Android by Microsoft** (**only some Android applications will run, and none of your windows apps will run on it)
Sphynx Ars Tribunus Militum
Count me as another person who would drop Samsung hardware in an instant if this ever happened. They just don't make em like Nokia does. It's as if they've never heard of the word "metal".
2039 posts | registered May 6, 2010
andit Smack-Fu Master, in training
Could someone explain the Chinese market to me. My current understanding is that Chinese android phones are ASOP without GMS. GMS being replaced by Chinese equivalents. Is this really the case?
MacCruiskeen Ars Centurion
ReddyKilowatt wrote:
The main difference between Amazon and Microsoft is that Amazon doesn't have to care about being compatible with Google Play. In fact, they'd presumably prefer not to be. Amazon is in the business of selling content, and they want you to buy all the content for your kindle from them. Being a fork is, for them, an advantage. By controlling their own app store they can keep out competitors like Kobo. Microsoft might want that too, but they're not going to get it.
sigma8 Ars Scholae Palatinae
pepoluan wrote:
Well, people just can't have it both ways: open and rapidly updated.
For a significant number of people, openness is practically of no value; they only want a phone that works. And this is the market that Google is targeting.
There's another option actually: provide *both* GMS and an additional Microsoft framework inside. Yes, it will consume additional RAM, but a 2 GB phone should have no problems running two frameworks.
Many open source projects are updated very rapidly... Remember how many people got dizzy when Firefox said they'd be incrementing their version number with every release. We were at Firefox 3 a few years ago, and now we're at Firefox 27. Of course, there are lots of open source projects that languish or have laborious governance, but there are plenty that release nightly updates, too. So, I think you certainly can have "open" and "rapidly updated" at the same time. Not sure why you're saying you can't.
I think you're right about who Google is targeting. And probably a lot of of their customers are like that. Unfortunately, many of their more vocal customers are _buying_ Android phones because they feel like they are more "open". If only they knew...
The whole "two frameworks" thing has been done on occasion and it never works. Who was it recently that made a tablet or netbook that dual-booted Android and Windows 8? Maybe Asus? I'll admit I can't think of a ton of failures, but I can't think of any successful dual-products. Even something sensible sounding like DVD/VHS combos were more of a curiosity. A dual product usually costs more and doesn't run either of its constituents quite as well as a dedicated product, or has other tradeoffs that people don't like.
Not as awesome as it is with WP8 trololol...
Seriously, though, I don't have experience with their high-end phones, but even their $100 Lumias feel pretty solid. I think Android would struggle with the horsepower inside, though, even with the recent optimization that it has undergone.
Edit: I mean to say that Android would not be as smooth of an experience on a 520 or 620, not that it would struggle on a 1020 or a 1520.
Last edited by Old_Fogie_Late_Bloomer on Sat Feb 08, 2014 9:21 am
msclrhd Ars Scholae Palatinae
If the Google vs Oracle court decision w.r.t. APIs gets overturned and APIs are judged as copyrightable it will have a greater impact than just restricting companies from replicating the GMS APIs (and the effects of this on Google using the Java API in Android). That does not even cover if/when people start going after similar APIs (e.g. SAX-based or reader-based XML processing APIs in the different languages/frameworks/libraries).
Wisetrader Smack-Fu Master, in training
Get rid of Windows Phone 8 and instead use Windows RT across all ARM devices. Add a XAML view for phone screen in Windows 8 apps and call it a day.
Windows Phone 8 and it's stuck in purgatory limbo craptastic API needs to die if Microsoft has to survive on phone devices. The platform hasn't moved an inch since end 2012. Tiny meaningless changes which are completely failing to keep up with iOs and Android.
Seriously what the fuck has the Windows Phone 8 team doing all this time? What do they do all day? Post nasty messages to IOS and Android dev mailing lists and run out into the bushes giggling like little girls?
Last edited by Wisetrader on Sat Feb 08, 2014 9:20 am
adfad666 Ars Centurion
AOSP is really just the parts that OEMs need to port Android to their devices without constant oversight from Google. I imagine if you wanted to build a Windows Phone 8 device, the NDAs required to work with the core code would be a nightmare to deal with, but with AOSP, literally anyone can do it, with a bit of frivolous customization allowed too.
Inphi Seniorius Lurkius
When you mentioned "unforkable", i couldn't help remember this little bit from The Thick of It.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al7XJxlDoyQ&t=2m16s
Red Herring Ars Scholae Palatinae
Amazon's game console starts to make sense now, they are looking at making their fork a bigger target for game developers that would otherwise ignore their tablet platform.
A lot devs who make the smaller PSN/XBLA digital only titles also do some of the best mobile games. Thats who Amazon are probably targeting with their own in house studios churning out games as well.
Vycia Wise, Aged Ars Veteran
I think there's another option - go the GMS copy with MS services substituted route at first, long enough to get enough app compatibility to get people buying MS phones. If that works, then fork; with a large enough userbase, developers will adapt their apps - or if they won't, they wouldn't have for Windows Phone either, so just call it a failure.
Old_Fogie_Late_Bloomer wrote:
I think more to the point is why would a MICROSOFT with nearly unparalleled experience in developing SYSTEM SOFTWARE want to use Android as the basis of their phone's OS?
If people want to run Windows APIs on their phones, they want a WINDOWS PHONE, not an Android phone or an Apple phone.
There are people like that, so why the hell not? It's a market. Their failure was in not realizing that it's a DIFFERENT market than the one captured by Apple and Google, and a smaller set of people can be persuaded to pay a premium for devices designed for the market of people-who-want-or-need-a-Windows-API-on-their-mobile-device, so long as they don't suck.
Even better if they copy the AOSP API and as much as they can reverse-engineer of the GMS API and provide users with a way to download and install Android apps as well if they want. Or fuck it. Why not also reverse-engineer the Apple APIs so users can run iTunes and all that Appleware if they want?
It would be a mirror of the way users put WINE or MONO on their Linux and Macintosh computers to run Windows apps.
Or another option: Develop, promote and distribute an app that modifies your Android phone with a Windows API so you can run Windows apps on it. Then lever it into OEM Android phones by getting users to ask, "Does it run Windows apps?"
Last edited by Shavano on Sat Feb 08, 2014 9:59 am
And to think Wozniak was just mentioned the other day how Apple ought to build an Android handset...
coachmark2 Ars Centurion
I think that it's pretty much a given that, between iOS, Android 4.X, and Windows Phone 8, WP8 is /vastly/ lighter on resources. If Nokia/Microsoft started using Android, there's no way a device like the Lumia 520 would ever exist. If you want to know what a responsive and smooth phone looks like for <$70, check a 520 out.
That's just something that doesn't happen with Android. Can you imagine running Jelly Bean/ KK on an MSM8930 w/ 512MB single channel 533mhz RAM? That would be quite the disaster.
In short, Microsoft really has no incentive to want to make an Android phone. It would go against their fundamental strategy of "throw money at a losing idea for a decade until it becomes profitable." (Xbox).
afanen01 Ars Praetorian
Can someone please 'xplain me how Cyanogen works then... and their new device done in partnership with Oppo?
keath Ars Tribunus Militum
I would never advocate that Microsoft abandon their platform for Android, but this article challenges us to accept claims like "can't", which I don't believe are supported by reality.
It is commonly reported that more than 70 percent of Android smartphones in China do not offer Google Play services. We already see that there is a significant market that doesn't care about 100% application compatibility, or Google services.
In addition, Microsoft could curate their own store with apps that have had minor updates to use Microsoft location services instead of those from Google.
Again, I don't suggest they should do it, just that I can't see this as impossible.
.劉煒 Ars Legatus Legionis et Subscriptor
I'll take a Nexus Experience device on Nokia hardware.
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ScifiGeek Ars Tribunus Angusticlavius
The only places it is doing well is where people have limited funds, and they buy very low end Luminas for a price that nets Microsoft nothing.
I changed jobs a while back and I am regularly taking public transit for the first time in my life.
On the ground it looks much worse for Microsoft in Mobile than the impression I get from the net.
What I see are Tons of iPhones/Android phones (and a significant number of Blackberries). I have yet to see a single Windows phone.
I see lots of E-ink readers (Kindles/Kobos, etc), some iPads and some Android tablets, and again I have yet to see a single Windows tablet.
I see a myriad of devices in transit every day and I can count the number powered by a Microsoft OS on one finger. That is it. I have seen ONE MS powered device used in transit (someone with a Dell Laptop).
That said, it still makes no sense for Microsoft to get into Android phones/run Android apps, regardless of the forking potential.
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heartburnkid Ars Tribunus Angusticlavius
I actually got one of those Polaroid tablets for my sister-in-law. On the model I got, at least, it was trivial to download the GMS zip from Cyanogen's site and install it using ADB. It's actually a decent little tablet for the price; nothing too fancy, but lets her play videos, read comic books, and show off her art.
Beautyspin Smack-Fu Master, in training
This could be one reason, if you really want to know the truth and do not want to believe the hype that MS puts out. http://communities-dominate.blogs.com/b ... ios-h.html
keath wrote:
He didn't say it was. He said it'll be hard and probably pointless. And China is China, they are pretty heterogeneous, it works there. Microsoft is a different story.
Meanwhile, in Italy Windows Phone is now bigger than iOS (on new phones). On a global scale what you see on your commute is pretty insignificant. I think I've seen two Windows Phones IRL the last years, but that doesn't change the fact they are growing.
InfiniteJester Smack-Fu Master, in training
Amazon and MS could partner on the Kindle base, sort of a pseudo-fork.
But even then, I agree with Dr Pizza that they are better off sticking with the stuff they've already developed.
I'm afraid the only way to make Windows Phone viable is to either:
- provide either an Android or (heavens forfend!) an iOS app simulation environment on the phone in a seamless fashion to the user (which of course means making a deal with the "enemies")
- out-and-out bribe developers to make a Windows version of their apps and provide a great porting tool for them to use to do it (which costs money and resources and is no guarantee of success)
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Redo from start Ars Tribunus Militum
The writer of this article misses one obvious point, installed base.
Application writers can't implement the newest API's etc if they want the application to have a market as most phone out there are old. So newer API's aren't that big a problem for forking as apps will have to support phones 3-4 year old.
Google+ integration too isn't a big problem when most people use Facebook.
althaz Ars Praefectus et Subscriptor
Wisetrader wrote:
The platform hasn't moved an inch since end 2012. Tiny meaningless changes which are completely failing to keep up with iOs and Android.
I often wonder this. I used to think Windows Phone was EASILY the best platform (not accounting for the then-poor app selection) - but it hasn't received a significant update since WP8 launched. Hopefully 8.1 changes things, otherwise I might switch back to Android.
heartburnkid wrote:
Did she install the GMS or did you? If she did, was she able to ignore all the warnings about bricking and usual BS disclaimers that pop up when you do the install? Or did she call you because she was worried about destroying her device because some programmer who took a 3 credit law class thought a click through would get him off the hook if someone decided to sue him over some poorly written code (not that Cyanogen is bad code, it's actually often better than stock).
Trivial and simple for you isn't the same as it is for everyone, especially when their worldview is that computers are barely able to function and it's a miracle that they boot at all, let alone work for years without problems.
InfiniteJester wrote:
The "bribe developers" option really is the only one that would work. MS can burn cash for years to make a platform work.
Beautyspin wrote:
He totally knows what's going on because he writes like this. And MS sacrificed Nokia, they were totally going to survive Android anyway. They were on the verge of breakthrough when ELOP took them!
I don't know what's worse, using statistics for PR or using them to push what you think is reality.
DrDoppio Ars Scholae Palatinae
What you're saying is that forking Android needs more effort to work, and may not be compatible with all apps which were written for Google play store. However forking is possible, and is happening.
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“It’s The Judges, Priests, and Bishops who are the real criminals and sexual perverts!”
~MarquisDeSade~
“The Most Impure Tale Ever Written!”
~”The Horror Of It All”~
Dr. Maitland – a collector of the occult and ardent student of the supernatural; tries to keep control of his life, the forces of unspeakeble evil bear down upon him. Given the opportunity to purchase the “Skull” of the infamous sadist and demonic supporter… “Murder From Beyond The Grave!”
The graverobbers, with their shovels, finally hit paydirt… The metal digging end of the tools hit the targeted object with a loud noisey echoing clang. The sound, at three in the morning…a cold, dark, damp, and windy morning. They continued in their labor of digging up the long dead bones and rotted flesh without so much as a pause. The brittle surroundings of wood once served as a coffin for this murdering corpse. Its’ body, once the lid was removed, resembled that of a young teenaged boy. It was indeed not the expected size of a fully grown man. It required no real effort at all in removing and carrying it away from its home in the ground.
One of the two “Body-Snatchers” complained of feeling a bit dizzy. The horse drawn cart of wood and metal wiggled and waggled, clanking and shuddering along the way over a dirt and rock covered roadway. After a few miles, the road became that of ballasts stones and smoothen gravel. They were in from the outskirts of town. In from the graveyard of corpses and death. The partner continued to complain of dizziness and hearing something speaking to him from inside his head… The first body-snatcher dismissed his friend’s annoying and ambiguous consternations.
The second thief screamed aloud. “I’m telling you, I think I heard something…wait a minute, I could swear, I say that body moved!”
“Yeah, we’ll just see about that.” said the first thief.
He pulled back on the reigns controlling the two horses. Stopping the cart, thief one grabbed one of the shovels while pulling the long dead and decayed body to the ground. Uncovering the wrappings and exposing the body of the stinking rotted flesh; the first thief, with the sharp digging end of the shovel, chopped off the head. He laughed aloud as his friend shuddered in fright. He nearly fell off the cart when the head was severed…it popped from a body covered in rotting aristocratic clothing and jewelry. The jewels and rings found their way into the pockets of the bodysnatchers.
Arriving at their destination, they unloaded the long dead body of the aristocrat. Its head wrapped in a dirty cloth. The headless body was delivered in the cart’s shipping ropes and wraps of straw and hay. They pounded on the door of the darkened residence. The wood laden letters on an overhanging sign read “Doctor Of Health and Sciences.” The door opened and a man beckoned them to enter.
The driver explained to the recipient of the dead remains and about their adventurous trip from the graveyard. The rest-stop and drink received at the neighboring tavern allowed them to refresh after a long morning of digging. The receiver hungrily grabbed the head and uncovered it…
The delivery men where paid in coin(s) most generously. They turned and left after inquiring about future assignments. The collector brushed them out. He wanted to be alone with his newly acquired possession.
They turned and left the premises. The two agreed to return to the tavern for more libation(s); women and song with their newly earned coin(s). However, they never returned to the tavern… The horse drawn cart showed up to the front of the Inn. The bartender knew the men were working; making a delivery up yonder road. Their bodies were found just south of the delivery point. Only less than a mile from the house, they were found dead in the mud of the creek shoreline, laying face down.
When the Sheriff turned the bodies over, the cause of death was revealed. The remainder of their blood sprayed its’ last squirt in his face. Their throats had been torn out…the local examining physician declared the wounds were in fact, made by human teeth. The identifying marks were unquestionably evident. No animal known, could have created or had teeth that resembled or matched those wounds.
The Sheriff pounded on the door of the health and sciences building. There was no answer. He ordered his men to find another way into the dwelling.
“Look in the windows and see it there is anyone about!” ordered the Sheriff. The deputies found nothing…nothing out of the ordinary as well. A horse-drawn cart pulled to a stop inside the pathway leading to the front of the house. A woman appeared. She inquired as to all the fuss. They in turn explained the details. She hurriedly rushed into the building with a key removed from her handbag. Once inside, they all were made aware of the eeriness therein. The woman entered the back room were the man; the flat’s owner mostly worked…his “dark-room.” An ungodly scream erupted from within the darkroom… The Sheriff and deputies rushed in to see what was the matter. The woman was horrified, standing in paralyzing shock against the far wall of the room…the body of her fiancé, was lying there in a pool of his own warm blood. He too had his throat torn out by what appeared to be human teeth.
The man collected rare items and artifacts…he had in his collection, statuettes of demons, tools of demonic practices, and books of all sorts relating to unnatural beings and their worlds. One collection or group of statuettes were the image(s) of “Lucifer,” “Mammon,” “Asmodeus,” “Satan,” “Beelzebub,” “Leviathan,” “Belphegor,” and a book listing the power(s) and existence of the evil of the “Ten Variety of Devils;” Not to mention the head of “Donatien Alphonse Francois, Count Marquis De Sade!”
The skull of the Marguis was nowhere to be found although his body remained. The headless body could not immediately be identified. It was laying next to a tub filled with acid…the kind that dissolves everything, clothes, meat, bone, skin and otherwise.
The chambermaid quietly entered the room. Her voluptuous body peered out from the folds of her unbuttoned robe. Smooth milkiness slipped through and revealed a beautifully sculptured silken thigh. She smiled. The darkened room allowed the view of this beautiful vision of loveliness…this marvelously innocently beautiful young woman.
She knew this undesired rendezvous would bequeath her a more desirable position in the household. Life was very difficult in 1768 Paris. Monsieur Le Marquis promised. He was not terrible of vision. His childlike handsomeness earned him many hours and nights of pleasure with the household servants…some of the female participants of “Donatien’s” sexual misadventures ascended to higher posts in the family employ, while others simply disappear, never to be seen again.
The French Aristocrat’s physical attributes left much to be desired. His physical stature as an adult male was less than a third in size. One could say his soft delicate body could easily be mistaken for that of a woman. Albeit, survivors of his bedroom antics reveled in their shared and varied descriptions. The off-campus conversations traveled fast among the village taverns and public accommodations like that of a rapidly spreading flash-fire. The prostitutes along the boweries were highly cautious when requests emerged from the castle… The overly cautious, declined the opportunities altogether. They remembered the ones who did not return. They spoke of one particular “Easter Sunday Morning” when a very pretty and innocent young woman was invited into the bedroom of the Marquis. She survived the notoriously explicit and cruel sexual exploits of the young and wealthy aristocrat.
He was known as a rebellious and spoiled child whose temper outgrew him. Donatien was introduced to these obscene practices between the age(s) of four and six by his uncle, a church “Abbot.” Obsessed with this affinity, the young Marquis continually practiced sodomy with as many prostitutes as possible. His man-servant often joined in as a participant of his many overnight or weekend-long sexual soirée(s). This particular young woman managed to escape her captivity. She vehemently denied a pleasurable encounter while in the company/custody of the “Marquis de Sade!”
The escapee, spoke of the horrible things that were done while she was there. She spoke of a decapitated dog, cat, and monkey. The hapless animals were supposed to be the exciting and engaging foreplay to impending sexual activities for all participants. On this occasion, it was only the Marquis and his man-servant and the lucky young virgin.
The poor little monkey wasn’t as fortunate as the young lady. His hands and arms were locked tight like that of his neck within the portals of a horrible yoke; a smaller model of the life-sized torture device.
“The ominous grinning of the young mad man will forever haunt my soul. He smiled at me while he stirred the red hot coals of the fireplace with a long black poker.
He then motioned to his man to hold me still while approaching me with the poker in his right hand. He walked ever so slowly, menacingly, terrifyingly…I was very frightened, I was terrified! Despair possessed my every fibre! Monsieur de Marquis breathed a hot breath when he bit my naked breast nipple. He smiled a sinister smile. He laughed a sinister laugh. My blood ran cold. He smiled and laughed a hearty laugh after smacking my bared buttocks with his left hand. And just when I thought he would spike me…spike my flowered intimacy with that red hot poker…he turned suddenly, squealed a horrid squeal and stuck the red hot poker into the anus of the poor shackled monkey!
The poor little monkey screamed in ungodly agony! It screamed for what seemed like an eternity! I prayed for the poor little creature. I prayed that it would stop that ungodly noise. The sound caused my blood to run even colder (in spite of the heat generated from the fireplace) and caused my skin to crawl… Monsieur de Marquis danced and laughed and cried as he pranced in his nakedness out in front of me. I was held tight. I saw him draw a large shiny and heavy broadsword from the wall above the mantel. The sword was much too heavy for the little man to wield. He dropped it loudly upon the chamber floor. The noise it made could be heard everywhere when it clanged upon the cold stone floor.
Instead, he drew a long, curved knife from the waist-sash of his man-servant. He danced, laughed, screamed, and cried some more…he swirled and with one killing swoop, chopped off the head of the little screaming monkey. Its’ poor little body shivered and shook violently as its life-blood bathed the Marquis, squirting fluid out from the monkey’s neck. The Marquis smiled a horrible smile while he began to approach me. His bloodied hands caressed my bared skin from breast to foot.
It has been said, the practice of sodomy was commonly practiced among the aristocrats… I desired no part in these horrid acts of debauchery and evil. I was not thrilled with the idea of losing my virginity to a maniac at all. He was pretty though… He is royalty, I am not. I am just a lowly creature, a chambermaid who sought only a better life for myself and a sickly old grandmother. He fondled my virgin flower with his fouled bloody hands. His vicious tongue moistened my behind…and then the hairs of my forked crotch.
I thought I might like this pretty young man. He could not possibly be a danger to me. While pondering that thought, pain surged through my left side breast. The pretty man had bitten my nipple with his sharp white teeth. It bled. The warm red fluid ran down the contours of my belly into the naval pit. I screamed in agonizing agony…realizing this devil of a young man would surely kill me when he finished playing with my body! The pretty man lied to me about his promise.
He prepared to enter me while we were standing eyeball to eyeball. I was still held fast by his man-servant who pressed himself to my rear quarters, pushing and grinding his hardened penis against me. The Marquis still held the bloody blade in his right hand, his left gripped my waist on the right. I could feel him pull me close as I tried with all my might to resist… Just as I felt his manhood touch the entranceway to my virginity, the room was suddenly bathed in bright brilliant lantern-light and a loud angry thundering voice. The voice demanded to know what in “Satan’s Hell” was going on in this room?
The man-servant lost his grip upon me. He backed away rather quickly. I was relieved! The Marquis turned in anger while blinking from the sudden brightness of the unexpected brilliance.
His voice and evil demeanor changed when he was forced to explain to his father the goings on here.
I was ordered to dress and leave here as quickly as possible.
The elder Marquis and his wife, the parents of the little man did not offer apologies. His mother’s eyes revealed the sadness within. She gave me a hug. During this hug, a purse laden with coin(s) was forced into my quivering, shaking hands. There was no need to count the contents of the purse, for I knew from its’ heavy weight that the booty was well more than I would earn (or need) in my role as a chambermaid. It was more than enough to see me and my grandmother through many a year to come.
I was more than grateful to be given escort to my home by castle guardsmen. My grandmother who heard our approach, was very much relieved to know the horsemen were not coming for an arrest or on a raiding patrol…simply the safe return of her grandchild to home.
The DeSade family was embarrassed to know what their son was doing to many young women and boys in the immediate region.Many of his victims had been cut and tortured…some died. Several were reported to have been cut with sharpened blades and hot wax dripped into their freshly administered wounds. Finger and toe-nails have been removed from victims while under captivity of this mad individual. Others where lucky enough to exit the household with pay and the ability to boast of their explicit sexual encounter(s) with the young Marquis.
…they were all lucky, LIKE ME!
Stories have emerged regarding dismemberment of individuals while in the company or captivity of the Marquis. He’s written of many “Hellish Hellbound Lasciviousness” in his numerous manuscripts. It’s no secret among his known associates that the young aristocrat enjoyed collecting the severed heads of his many victims. …Sexual organs were his favorite.
After the Marquis was interrupted by his father, the parents desperately sought a rich wife for their insane son. They could not continually pay victims for their numerous and constant silence. Their coffers were depleting drastically. The money, somehow, had to be recouped.
Donatien’s insanity was introduced at an early age by his uncle. The child was delivered unto him at the age of four. He remained with him until he was about six. DeSade was also known to have an ever-growing temper as a rebellious and spoiled child. It is known that he once beat the French Prince severely. This occurred while he was spending time with his uncle in the South of France. Threatened with death by “the Crown,” he was returned to Paris to attend the “Lycée Louis-Le-Grand School.” Flagellation was the prime punishment at the school. He was the subject of severe “Corporal Punishment” on numerous occasions. The art of violent acts became his obsession for the remainder of his life.
After finally being (formerly) caught, the court decided to make and example of him by banishing him to exile in Italy.
Married life did not eliminate DeSade’s sexual pursuits. In order to continue his desired and perverted way of life, he rented out rooms everywhere and anywhere he could, in order to continually and privately carry out his intense fantasies. Albeit, stable in social status, the family financial holdings had drastically decreased due to the many, many “payoffs for silence”; surviving victims who threatened to complain to the authorities.
Donatien Alphonse Francois, Count Le Marquis DeSade took to wife, “Renée-Pelagie De Montrevil,” daughter of a wealthy government official (in 1763).
On occasion, soirée’s were held. Many of the people who were his victims (missing bodies) attended as well as the invited guests and relatives. They (the missing) attended not as expected by the invited, they simply showed up in the many served Pies, Custards, Tarts, Pâté, Cooked Meat, Ground Powders, etc. The guests, as usual, continued to kiss the ass of Monsieur de Marquis; complimenting him on the delicacies of the evening – their delightful enjoyment in the rare taste(s)…the rare Cuisine and drink.
Born in Paris, France, Monsieur Marquis DeSade, a.k.a, “Donatien Alphonse Francois, on June 2, 1740 entered this world. Diplomat in the Court of Louis XV, was his father’s station. His mother’s position was “Lady-In-Waiting” to the (the Crown) Queen. Born into the life of the elite (elitism) its easy to understand DeSade’s fluent access to servants who praised and flattered his every move.
Donatien’s father, Joseph, left his mother, Marie Eléonore de Maillé de Carman, for richer and younger pleasures…refuge in a convent was her only option; divorce was not an option…there was no such thing in the French Court of the powerful elite and the Church. Needless to say what effect this has on the younger DeSades’ mental stability…again it was challenged…put to the test.
The Catholic Church adamantly denounced his published writings.
“They depict debauchery, evil violence, loathsome criminality, and blasphemy against the church!”
The Marquis and his wife brought into this world, three children. She had vast knowledge of his heinous practices. She had grown weary of their marriage long ago…his behavior of course, tested her limits to near insanity. …Divorce, in reiteration, in those days, was all but non-existent; an impossibility.
DeSade had been arrested on several occasions due to suspicion or rumor. People began to discuss his open-private-escapades of paid-to-play pleasures…“sexual orgies” throughout the locations of rented rooms.
One of his first serious offences came when one of the non-familiar prostitutes complained to the authorities. She told them how she was forced to utilize a crucifix into their sexual activities and orifices. Even though her body was for sale, she felt the perverted acts demanded, were all Blasphemous to the Church and God!
He was immediately arrested.
DeSade’s societal Stature allowed an early release from prison. He ever so promptly returned to his evil haunts and bold practices of sexual perversion.
DeSade made good use of his time in prison, the fourth time around; while incarcerated, he wrote fifteen manuscripts which included the sweet and virtuous “Justine.”
Images of tortured naked women danced around in his hallucinating head. Juliette and Justine are two orphaned sisters who resided in a “Nunnery.” When their father died, they were evicted and moved in with Juliette’s friend. Fortunately, the girls were left a bit of gold by their father. Un-Fortunately the friend’s abode turned out to be a brothel. The friend is the brothel’s owner who wants the girls to earn their keep by lying on their backs and spreading their legs – from the front as well as the back; anal sex…prostitution!
Juliette earns a good stable living while Justine, who rejected the demand, leaves the house only to be accused of theft, prostitution, and murder. The elder sister marries a rich nobleman, the younger is arrested, falsely accused, and sentenced to death after being lied to, tortured, raped, and continually persecuted.
DeSade also pinned “The 120 Days of Sodom” during his prison stay in “The Bastille” (1785).
According to posted recordings, the story relates to several wealthy “Libertines” who desired the ultimate sexual gratification via orgies and such. They enjoyed enslaving teen-aged victims and sexually torturing them. Tales were told by four old accomplished prostitutes. The old women utilized anecdotes of depraved careers. Their stories were supposed to inspire or to sexually arouse the particular characters into explicit acts of depravity.
The four old broads were aged 48, 50, 52, and 56. They all have given vivid descriptions of themselves. One is described as having her three inch clitoris tickled only by females. She says that she is a virgin while her rear is large and flabby, worn from use so much that she feels nothing in that area at all. Another says she is especially excited by anal sex. Her particularly natural deformity prevents her from having any other kind of sex. And another of them who happens to be missing one breast-nipple, six teeth, an eye, and three fingers, stated her anus was so large that she also couldn’t feel anything there.
The captive harem of thirty-six teenage male and female victims are forced to listen and engage in these types of sexuality stories of abuse and torture – which intensifies, ending in slaughter.
DeSade outlines “the six-hundred passions” in the story with a warning to his so-called “Friendly Readers.” The incredibly “Lawless and without religion Super-Rich protagonistic libertines” had nothing and no one to obey. They only recognized their “Imperious Decrees of Perfidious Lusts.” Ironically, the Marquis despised authority and religion. He considered Judges, Priests, and Bishops to be the real criminals and sexual perverts.
The inscribed authoritative aristocrats came to wealth by the process of inheritance. One of them poisoned his mother and his sister. Another is described as being tall, strong, highly sexually potent, powerfully built, and being a devote and complete coward. The next one is a scrawny weakling with a vicious and nasty mouth. He is a lover of sodomy. He refuses vaginal intercourse. And then their friend who is tall, lanky, a frightfully filthy individual who delves in voluptuousness. He is a judge who loved to hand out death sentences. The last deviate is described as one who is a banker. He is short, pale, and effeminate.
All of these predators have abused their own daughters for many years – all of them (the victimized daughters) die. These authoritarians have kidnapped young boys and girls who were chosen simply for their beauty and virginity. The libertines intended to deflower the girls while especially defiling them (all) anally. Their ages were between twelve and sixteen years.
For some reason, DeSade wrote about four elderly women who were chosen for their ugliness in contrast to the beauty of the children. One of them, strangled all fourteen of her children, another was hunchbacked, blind in one eye, and lame. The next one had no teeth or hair. She never wiped her ass throughout her lifetime. Every one of her orifices stank to high heaven. The last one is described as having hemorrhoids the size of a very large and manly fist hanging from her ass. She was nearly always drunk, vomiting constantly, and suffered from fecal incontinence. They all served as cooks and servants.
Being short on writing material, Donatien feared the long scroll of paper smuggled to him, would be confiscated and/or destroyed. However, the “Bastille” was stormed on July 14, 1789, at the beginning of “The French Revolution.” He said he “wept tears of blood” because he believed his written works were lost to him during “the Bastille Siege,” gaining him his freedom. Much of his written work portrayed men with simple passions, i.e., masturbating in the faces of seven year old girls, urine drinking, (coprophagia) coprophagial (Eating Feces) scatology, vaginally raping female children, incest, flagellation, sacrificing, sacrilegious activities, having sex with Nuns while watching Church Mass proceedings, deflowering young virgins vaginally and anally, evening orgies, criminal activities – just short of murder, sodomizing babies as young as three years of age, men who prostitute their own daughters while watching them being raped, mutilations of men and women by tearing out their fingers and toes, burning them with red hot pokers, the skinning of children while alive, dismembering pregnant women, burning alive entire families, killing newborns babies in front of their mothers, vaginal mutilation, intestines being pulled out of sliced open belly wounds, the pin-pricking of breast nipples, and murder – the killing of women who are being raped atop beds of nails.
Captured escaped survivors (and those who did not escape) almost always seemed to disappear…
The described characters consider these practices as normal, and routine, to sexually abuse very young children, male and female while a lot of attention is given to the consumption of feces – it is considered to be a delicacy as designated by “The Chapel For Defecation.”
“The Most Impure Tale Ever Written!” – The many missing bodies were known to have been fed to two Rotweillers (male and female), two Irish Wolfhounds, and two Doberman Pinschers…bodies were made ready for dog food, and fodder for gardening, soups, pâté, and man eating fish and reptiles in castle moats or ponds – the soups and other foods were often served to invited guests of the Marquis and his associates.
DeSade convinced the members of the “New Regime” that he was a victim of the old authoritative aristocracy (Govt.). He amazingly was released from prison and welcomed into the new government – “The Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte!”
(Madame De Montrevil, DeSade’s Mother-In-Law had had enough of this evil…she petitioned the King, incarcerating him for thirteen years – arrested in Feb. 1777 – 1790). How he managed to escape the guillotine is beyond the quess of this author… However, it is known that “in 1801, Napoleon Bonaparte ordered the arrest of the anonymous author of Justine and Juliette. DeSade was arrested at his publisher’s office and imprisoned without trial; first in the Sainte-Pélagie Prison and, following allegations that he had tried to seduce young fellow prisoners there, in the harsh Bicêtre Asylum. After intervention by his family, he was declared insane in 1803 and transferred once more to the Charenton Asylum. His ex-wife and children had agreed to pay his pension there.”
The French Aristocrat, philosopher, Criminal, Sadist, Elitist, and Author who became notorious for his (and that of his conspirators in acts of sexual cruelty), as well as his writings, was finally committed to an insane asylum. After it was found that he had carried out a sexual relationship with the thirteen year old daughter of an employee of that same asylum. That information made its way to the court in or about 1810. He was then locked away from the main populace of the institution…Desade met his death on December 2, 1814 while incarcerated in the mental asylum.
Epilogue – “The Curse”:
The grave of the Marquis was defiled and raided by “Bodysnatchers” – “Graverobbers” who dug up and sold the Marquis’ remains to wealthy collectors. These men collect, trade, and share these rare and mysterious artifacts. A cleaned and polished smaller than usual skull being the most valuable of collectibles. Along with “The Skull of The Marquis DeSade” was a book…a rare thing indeed. It told the life story of the Marquis and its binder was made of pure skin…Human Skin.
Upon the death of the last owner of the book and skull, his partner and solicitor came to call at his flat. He was there to assess his partner’s assets and valuables. An unexpected visitor came to call. She too had come to collect her things…little did she know, she would not be leaving the flat with her valuables…she would not be leaving at all except after death!
An artifact, a sacrificial knife laid upon a table. The skull was sitting there as well. The man examined the tiny skull of his partner’s belongings and tossed it aside, it was of no value to him. He noticed after turning, that the damned head-bone had vanished into thin air…where had it gone? No one was in the room except him. The partner’s woman was packing and collecting her things in the next room…
The unsuspecting solicitor was going about his duties, when he heard a voice call to him…he did not know from where the voice had ventured. He only knew that he had to obey its commands.
The solicitor came to consciousness while in police custody. He did not know how he came to be in this place. He explained to the investigator all that he had known to be true. It did not matter to them, the authorities. They had their man for the murder of the woman packing her things in the tiny three roomed flat. The blood was on his hands and clothing – he swore to Heaven and the God above that he was innocent…it did not matter.
He was guilty as charged.
So Sayeth the court…
When they came to hang him, he was already dead. It was a great mystery. How had this man’s throat been torn out? He was alone in his cell, awaiting “the Hangman.” How is it that he came to his death in this fashion? There were no dogs or attack animals about! How did this man meet his death, cheating the gallows that awaited him?
His spilled spouting blood left no trail…
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By Laurel Rosenhall published: December 3, 2018
On Day One, hints of California’s Democratic agenda to come
Assemblymember Christy Smith is sworn in on the floor of the Assembly chambers. Photo by Max Whittaker for CALmatters
It’s just the beginning.
California lawmakers kicked off a new two-year session Monday, a day full of pomp and ceremony and not a lot of substance. But a few eager legislators began putting bills across the desk, giving an early indication of some key policy fights that will shape 2019.
Some of the early legislation reflects policy priorities Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom championed on the campaign trail—calling for more housing, health care and early childhood education. (Newsom will be sworn in on Jan. 7.) Other bills amount to a take-two for lawmakers who saw their policies stall out or get vetoed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
It’s too soon to say how these proposals will fare—a long road of compromises often separates a bill’s introduction from the gubernatorial signature that turns it into a law. But here are a few themes emerging in this first day of legislative action:
California’s recent wildfires are clearly a preoccupation. Both chambers opened with a moment of silence for victims of the Camp and Woolsey fires. In one of the more gripping moments of the morning, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon listed, name by name, the many California counties that, just at the moment, are recovering from climate-driven natural disasters, and what Gov. Jerry Brown termed “the new abnormal” figured heavily into his and Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins’ opening remarks.
On Monday, Democratic Assemblyman Jim Wood, who represents fire-scarred Santa Rosa—and who, as a forensic dentist, has been helping to identify remains in the Camp Fire— introduced legislation to hasten, broaden, subsidize and better codify local fire preparedness. As last session’s hard-fought wildfire bill demonstrated, though, the costs and liabilities associated with wildfires can politically be a hard sell.
Critics of Pacific Gas & Electric, whose equipment has been linked to many of last year’s fires, have been adamant in their demand that the state not give the massive utility a bailout. Assemblyman Chris Holden, a Pasadena Democrat, had planned to introduce language on Monday that would have expanded last year’s wildfire bill to give PG&E relief for potential liability for the Camp Fire, which killed at least 85 people, but over the weekend, Holden said he would wait.
Lawmakers introduced several bills aimed at alleviating the state’s housing crisis on the first day of the legislative session, including twin efforts to revive a controversial funding source for affordable housing.
Assemblymember David Chiu, Democrat from San Francisco, reintroduced a bill that would revive and reform redevelopment agencies across the state. Eliminated by Gov. Brown in 2011 to close the state’s yawning budget deficit, redevelopment agencies provided about $1 billion annually for the construction and preservation of low-income housing. Loathed by Brown, tax funds raised by these agencies were frequently used for questionable purposes.
Two of Chiu’s colleagues in the state senate unveiled their own version of “Redevelopment 2.0” on Monday. Senator Jim. Beall, Democrat from San Jose, and Sen. Mike McGuire, Democrat from Marin, announced they will be introducing a series of bills in the coming weeks to ease the state’s housing crisis, although the specifics of their redevelopment bill or other pieces of legislation were not yet made public. On the campaign trail, Gov.-elect Newsom made restoring redevelopment funding a cornerstone of his housing plan.
Lawmakers introduced a handful of other housing bills, including efforts to increase emergency funding to renters on the brink of homelessness and a major expansion of tax credits to low-income housing developers. But the biggest housing bill of the session will likely be announced tomorrow.
Sen. Scott Wiener, Democrat from San Francisco, plans to reintroduce his controversial bill that would allow taller, denser buildings around public transit, a measure that was widely admired and summarily trounced last year.
If there is a sure bet this legislative session, the expansion of early childhood education is as close as it comes.
Stymied for years by Gov. Brown, who was wary of putting the state on the financial hook for an obligation as long-term and expensive as, say, universal preschool, Democrats have come to the table well-armed. Earlier this year, a Stanford-led team of academicians issued a massive study recommending that California spend much more on pre-K education. And Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom, who has four young children, has been touting early childhood education for years.
On Monday, Democratic Assemblyman Kevin McCarty of Sacramento was first out of the gate, with a package of bills worth nearly $2 billion that would add about 84,000 full-day preschool slots, mostly for students living in poverty; put a $500 million bond on the 2020 ballot for the construction of new preschool facilities; and increase reimbursement rates for private childcare and preschool providers that contract with the state.
The legislation effectively would increase the pool of eligibility for subsidized preschool to include more 3- year-olds and all 4-year-olds living in school attendance areas where at least 70 percent of kids are on free or reduced lunch, a poverty indicator. One of the bills also would raise preschool learning standards to align them better with K-12 curriculum. “
Or three. For the last two years legislative Democrats have proposed expanding government-funded health care to undocumented adults, the largest segment of Californians who lack access to insurance. Doing that is expensive, and the proposals failed to make it into the final budget Brown signed in 2017 and again this year.
Now Democratic Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula of Fresno and Sen. Ricardo Lara are trying again, introducing bills on Monday to expand Medi-Cal to cover adults over age 19 who are in the United States illegally.
Also getting another go are some high-profile bills Brown vetoed last year, including one inspired by the #MeToo movement to stop sexual harassment. Assembly Bill 9 by Democratic Assemblywomen Eloise Gomez Reyes and Laura Friedman would give victims more time to file a claim—extending the deadline from one year to three years after an incident.
Brown vetoed the same policy this year, saying the one-year deadline “ensures that unwelcome behavior is promptly reported and halted.” Supporters counter that more time gives workers who are unfamiliar with the legal system enough time to hold predators accountable.
Brown also vetoed legislation to require colleges to provide abortion pills at campus health clinics, saying “the services required by this bill are widely available off campus,” and that students, on average, only have to travel a few miles to get it. Newsom quickly told reporters he would have signed the bill, so it was little surprise Monday when Democratic Sen. Connie Leyva came out with a second go in the form of Senate Bill 24.
A major source of angst or ebullience—depending on your view—at the end of the last session was a state court decision that threw a monkey wrench into a legal pillar of the gig economy.
The so-called “Dynamex ruling” makes it harder for employers to classify workers as independent contractors. Cheered by organized labor, it impacted workers from Uber drivers to businesses to emergency room doctors, and sent Chamber of Commerce lobbyists scrambling for relief, or at least clarification.
On Monday, Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, a San Diego Democrat and labor ally, said she will introduce a bill to put a statutory bulwark around the ruling. Business interests, meanwhile, are hoping to soften the blow. Touching on competing goods from across the political spectrum—jobs, tech, small business, fair pay—this is one of those vexing issues that could challenge even a super-duper-mega-majority.
CALmatters’ Ricardo Cano and Matt Levin contributed to this report.
A deep blue sea of California lawmakers takes oath of office
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2020 KTM 250 SX
2020 KTM 250 SX • $8,299
EXHILARATING POWER AND CONTROL
Whether its power-to-weight or power and control, the KTM 250 SX is the perfect combination of all that counts. Featuring the latest high-performance 2-stroke engine fitted within a state-of-the-art chassis, this powerhouse is undoubtedly the fastest 250cc 2-stroke on track. This proven race weapon is the right choice for those who thrive on that glorious 2-stroke sound while smashing out one hot lap after the next.
Bodywork and Graphics
BODYWORK & GRAPHICS: The KTM 250 SX has become an icon amongst 2-stroke fanatics, but for this bike, the classic sound it produces is where the nostalgia ends. A combined effort between KTM's factory riders, KTM R&D and Kiska Design has resulted in a highly effective modern-looking motorcycle with bodywork that achieves complete harmony between rider and bike. The main goal of the designers is to provide the perfect contact points for the rider, allowing maximum freedom of movement and improved motorcycle control. Examples of the intelligent design can be seen in the I-beam structure of the front and rear fenders, which guarantees maximum stability and the lowest possible weight.
DECALS: The modern design and graphics ensure that it is not only about function, but an impressively fast and aggressive look that sends a clear message to the competitors.
CHASSIS: The chassis forms an integral part of the feeling a rider has with his bike. The chassis on the KTM 250 SX is designed to provide accurate feedback between the track and the rider, while also reducing the harshness of typical motocross terrain. The high-tech steel frame is made from chrome-moly and features optimized flex characteristics that soak up those big hits while also delivering excellent agility and high-speed stability. In 2019, the engine was raised in the frame by 1° around the swing arm pivot, improving the handling and the grip of the front wheel and remains the same for 2020. For 2020, the suspension features improved damping characteristics. The reworked settings offer a slightly softer, more comfortable feel that, together with the dynamic, performance-oriented chassis, ensure that the KTM 250 SX remains one of the most thrilling rides out there.
FRAME: The frame is professionally crafted from hydroformed chromium molybdenum steel tubes that are robot welded, ensuring the highest levels of consistent quality. The stiffness has been precisely tailored for the most dynamic handling, and works in perfect harmony with the suspension to provide nimble agility without losing high-speed stability. The frame also features “no dirt” footpegs, which have a simple but effective self-cleaning system that ensures the footpegs return to their original position, providing complete control in all conditions. All SX frames feature the same highly durable powder coating as the KTM Factory machines and come with standard frame protectors. The subframe is made from lightweight aluminum, providing rear fender stability and strong support for the rider at little extra weight.
SWINGARM: The one-piece swingarm is manufactured using a gravity die-cast production process for exceptional strength at the lowest possible weight. It offers a wide range of adjustment for the rear wheel, allowing for a shorter wheelbase on tighter, twisty tracks, or a longer wheelbase for greater stability on longer, more choppy tracks. The swingarm’s chain measurement markings are visible from above, making adjustment simpler and more accurate.
WHEELS: KTM uses lightweight, CNC-machined hubs and high-end Excel rims on all SX models, guaranteeing maximum stability and minimum weight. The aluminum spoke nipples feature a design that conveniently reduces the frequency with which the spokes need to be tightened. The wheels are fitted with the latest DUNLOP GEOMAX MX 3S tires, delivering maximum grip and stability, effectively transferring all the power to the ground.
FRONT SUSPENSION: All full-size KTM SX models are fitted with the super-lightweight WP XACT front fork with AER technology. It is a 48 mm USD air-sprung fork with separate functions in each fork leg, with damping functions on the right side and the air spring on the left. The left leg features a two-chamber system with a capsuled air cartridge, helping prevent loss of air pressure. Essentially, this means that in the rare case of a leaking outer seal, the internal cartridge pressure keeps the bike in a normal position. The air spring is exceptionally easy to use and can be adjusted to any rider weight via a single air valve and the air pump that is supplied with the bike. The right fork leg integrates a damping cartridge to fit single damping leg requirements and can be adjusted to the track conditions and the rider’s preferences. Additionally, the fork top caps have a new design for improved, easy adjustment (compression from top, rebound from bottom, 30 clicks each).
REAR SUSPENSION: All KTM SX models feature a WP XACT DDC (Dynamic Damping Control) monoshock, which has been developed to work as a complete unit with the entire frame and swingarm architecture, as well as the linkage system and the WP XACT fork. It features high-quality machined and anodized components, which add a touch of class and give it appeal beyond just a functional necessity. It is fully adjustable, including high and low speed compression, allowing you to set the shock up precisely to suit any track and rider’s preferences.
TRIPLE CLAMP: All KTM SX models feature top quality, CNC-machined triple clamps which have become a KTM trademark. The triple clamp has a precisely calculated stiffness and offset (22 mm offset for all models) to match the flex characteristics of the frame and fork. The result is a front end that works in perfect harmony, contributing positively to the overall handling and stability. The rubber damped handlebar fixation reduces vibration and also allows for some adjustment with two different mounting positions. An hour meter is fitted as standard on the upper triple clamp on all SX models, keeping the rider informed of the number of hours spent tearing up the track and when the next service is due.
BRAKES: High-tech BREMBO brakes have always been standard equipment on all KTM motocross bikes. Combined with lightweight wave discs, the renowned system provides the highest level of braking efficiency, enabling you to out-brake the competition.
FUEL TANK: All models in the KTM SX range are fitted with lightweight polyethylene fuel tanks. The shape of the fuel tank allows for slim ergonomics without compromise to the 1.98 gallon fuel capacity. The filler cap has an inside thread that makes for easy and reliable closure.
AIRBOX: The airbox on the KTM 250 SX ensures optimal flow dynamics, and together with its intake snorkels, leads to maximum power and quick throttle response. Despite the obvious performance advantages, the design also offers maximum protection against soiling of the air filter. The large Twin-Air air filter is mounted on a cleverly designed stiff cage that minimizes incorrect installation. As found on previous models, filter maintenance is quick and easy and does not require tools - a standard, original feature from KTM.
Engine and Exhaust
ENGINE & EXHAUST: KTM 2-strokes have been tearing up MX tracks for decades and are undoubtedly the fastest on the track today. Thanks to years of ongoing development, these engines are the benchmark in performance and technology, with the perfect combination of power, weight and control. Through melodic high-RPM screams, KTM 2-strokes continue to deliver thrilling high-performance harmonics.
ENGINE: The engine of the KTM 250 SX features the latest 2-stroke technology, with a counter-balance shaft for low engine vibration, as well as a reliable hydraulically operated DDS clutch. It has a twin-valve controlled power valve, which contributes massively to making the KTM 250 SX engine the most competitive 2-stroke in its class. Powering through its 5-speed transmission truly is an exhilarating experience.
CYLINDER: The cylinder on the KTM 250 SX has a bore of 66.4 mm and is fitted with a Twin-Valve powervalve system. The exhaust port is machined for precise power valve function, providing excellent overall power delivery. By using the two supplied springs, the power characteristics can be changed quickly and easily, ensuring optimal settings for different tracks and rider preference. The lateral cylinder head brackets are made of aluminum and reduce vibration to levels of near insignificance.
CRANKCASES AND ENGINE COVERS: The compact engine cases are manufactured using a high pressure die-cast production process that helps with weight reduction, while retaining strength and durability. The design allows for optimal shaft arrangements closer to the center of gravity, resulting in perfect mass centralization and easier rideability. The engine covers feature a smart surface structure that reduces wear caused by the rider’s boots, keeping them looking as fresh as the day you bought it.
TRANSMISSION: The engine has a strong 5-speed gearbox built to suit any kind of motocross track. The gear ratios were developed specifically to match the power delivery of the 250 cc engine. The gearbox also features a "no-dirt" gear shifter. Similar to the foot peg design, it prevents the build-up of dirt and ensures the next gear is always available, no matter what the conditions.
BALANCER SHAFT: No more numb hands and feet. This engine design allows for the addition of a lateral balancer shaft, which helps keep engine vibrations to a minimum. This means you can keep charging harder for longer.
CLUTCH: The KTM 250 SX is fitted with the extremely durable, KTM-developed DDS clutch (damped diaphragm steel), with a wear-free steel basket and heat resistant clutch plates. It uses a diaphragm spring instead of the usual coil springs, which results in considerably easier clutch action. The diaphragm spring is also compact enough to allow for a damping system to be integrated into the clutch hub, contributing to better traction and durability. Additionally, the BREMBO hydraulic system provides easy and precise clutch modulation.
CARBURETOR: The KTM 250 SX is fitted with a MIKUNI TMX carburetor. The settings on the 38 mm flat slide carburetor perfectly suit the airbox and exhaust design, providing smooth, controllable power all the way through the rev range.
IGNITION:All 2-stroke models feature a CDI control unit with advanced hardware that improves the starting behavior of the engine. The ignition curves remain unchanged.
CRANKSHAFT: At the heart of the engine, the crankshaft delivers a 72 mm stroke that produces optimal torque and revs. It is ideally balanced and with the added aid of a counter balancer shaft, minimum vibration is guaranteed. The crankshaft is situated in the perfect position to centralize mass, contributing to better agility and handling.
COOLING: Maintaining the optimal engine temperature is crucial to ensuring consistent horsepower throughout the ride. The KTM 250 SX features radiators which are positioned for a lower center of gravity. Their design matches the shrouds perfectly and offers a great slim feel to the ergonomics. By using CFD technology (computational fluid dynamics) together with a clever coolant circuit routing, the innovative system ensures the optimum engine temperature for the highest performance, no matter what the conditions. The radiators also feature special protectors that serve not only as protection from flying rocks and debris but also as a brace that disperses energy around the radiators in the event of an impact.
EXHAUST: When it comes to power delivery and performance, the exhaust plays a key role and packs a punch that is hard to beat. In addition, its narrow shape provides slimmer ergonomics while still operating safely within the noise limits for racing.
Ergonomics and Comfort
ERGONOMICS & COMFORT: A rider's ability to work in unison with his bike depends on how quickly and effectively he can shift his weight around the motorcycle. KTM focused extensively on creating bodywork and ergonomics that allow for the highest levels of performance. This ensures that the natural riding position offers the best possible control and, through various handlebar positions, can also be adjusted to suit every rider and condition. A rider's main connection to the motorcycle comes through the seat, footpegs and handlebars and these three touch points play a vital role in maintaining balance and control. The rider is always looking for a fast and competitive motorcycle with a great feeling of controlled agility. The 2020 KTM 250 SX, like the entire SX range, ticks all the right boxes, especially when it comes to race-ready ergonomics.
SEAT: All KTM SX models feature a seat that perfectly matches the range’s dynamic performance-oriented ergonomics. The seat cover features silicone strips that provide better feel and grip for the rider. The seat is conveniently fixed to the bike using one long, lateral screw, making it secure and easy to handle.
HANDLEBAR: All full-size KTM SX models are equipped with the same high-strength aluminum tapered handlebar, made by NEKEN. The handlebar is fixed in rubber damped mountings, which allow for two different positions. The handlebars come standard with an ODI vulcanized grip on the right side and a comfortable ODI lock-on grip, which does not require any wire or glue, on the left. They also feature a bar-pad with a cover that can be attached and removed with little effort.
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33 ±1 Median age
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about 90 percent of the amount in the Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area: $32,962 ±$218
a little less than the amount in Kansas: $29,600 ±$173
about 20 percent higher than the amount in the Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area: $61,479 ±$350
about 1.3 times the amount in Kansas: $55,477 ±$401
4.3% ±1.4% (998 ±324) Persons below poverty line
about two-fifths of the rate in the Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area: 11.5% 236,090 (±0.2% / ±4,809)
about one-third of the rate in Kansas: 12.8% 361,285 (±0.2% / ±6,825)
23.8 minutes ±1 (269,445 ±15,757) Mean travel time to work
a little higher than the figure in the Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area: 23 22,678,375 (±0.1 / ±162,013)
about 25 percent higher than the figure in Kansas: 19.2 25,964,155 (±0.1 / ±181,433)
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the Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area: 815,314 ±2,563
Kansas: 1,121,943 ±3,987
2.9 ±0.1 (23,072 ±315) Persons per household
about 10 percent higher than the figure in the Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area: 2.5 2,057,931 (±0 / ±1,266)
about 10 percent higher than the figure in Kansas: 2.5 2,823,480 (±0)
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about 1.5 times the rate in Kansas: 6% 39,414 (±0.2% / ±1,429)
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Kansas: 1,259,647 ±363
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20% ±2.9% (4,551 ±672.2) Moved since previous year
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about 25 percent higher than the rate in Kansas: 16.3% 467,094 (±0.3% / ±7,475.8)
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Sunday Talks: Devin Nunes Discusses Upcoming Mueller Testimony…
Re-Posted from The Conservative Tree house on July 14, 2019 by sundance
HPSCI ranking member Devin Nunes appears on Fox News Weekend to discuss the upcoming congressional testimony of special counsel Robert Mueller. Additionally, Nunes discusses the aggregate issues with the FBI and DOJ.
The Gang-of-Eight meeting Nunes notes McCabe attempted to get him removed from was the May 17th, 2017, meeting by Rod Rosenstein and Andrew McCabe where they briefed the Go8 on the appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel prior to the public release.
During that 3/17/17 meeting DAG Rod Rosenstein and FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe were concerned that Devin Nunes would support President Trump’s position when McCabe and Rosenstein launched the corrupt and fraudulent Special Counsel.
For deep-weed CTH readers: After listening to Nunes strongly implying he expects a full DC cover-up of the entire weaponized DC operation against candidate, president-elect and President Trump. I started a new intelligence research project to identify what might lie at the center of that concern.
Many of you know I work with old school research filing systems and timelines. One aspect that stands out; and considering Nunes has been a Go8 member since Rep. Mike Rogers resigned – therefore he has a particularly valuable insight; is the strong possibility that all of the Obama-era surveillance was actually a political CIA operation.
There are a host of small details -and individual characters- that only have one commonality, the CIA.
Starting with the footnote from FISA Judge Rosemary Collyer:
The pre-existing MOU, suspected origination in around 2012, is a key piece of this puzzle. If the Terror Threat Integration Center (TTIC) is the premise behind how the FBI and CIA memo of understanding connects shared information from NSA database extraction (I think it does), then John Brennan is actually the originator of this contractor problem.
At the very beginning of the Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) origination, the task was to synergize the CIA and FBI. John Brennan was THE GUY, (back in 2003) who was given this task:
On 1 May 2003, the Terrorist Threat Integration Center (TTIC) opened its doors. Led by its first Director, John Brennan, TTIC filled its ranks with approximately three dozen detailees from across the US Government (USG) and was mandated to integrate CT capabilities and missions across the government.
Prior to the establishment of TTIC, individual Federal departments and agencies (largely CIA and FBI) provided the President their own assessments of the terrorist threat. (link)
It would make sense that Brennan and Mueller (pre-comey) set up the standard of the CIA and FBI working together on domestic surveillance efforts. It does not seem coincidental that Brennan was made CIA Director in 2012, at the exact same time as Obama and Holder dropped the IRS ‘secret research project’ and shifted to NSA database extraction.
The timing here is too damned coincidental.
FISA Judge Rosemary Collyer didn’t pick the year 2012 out of thin air when she noted the government’s unreliable “non-compliance rate” since that time frame. In essence, based on admissions to the court, the FISA-702 contractor database search abuse began at the same time Brennan became CIA Director, and likely the same time as that FBI and CIA (or ODNI and TTIC – matters not) Memorandum of Understanding.
You put all of that together with Brennan’s 2016 “Working Group” and the “Deputies Meetings“, and then stand back and look at who the known participants were in/around the exact same time…. and, well, the one constant is the C.I.A.
The Working Group operated out of the Central Intelligence Agency Headquarters, where it worked in secrecy away from the other members of the various intelligence agencies. Agents that participated in the Working Group had to sign non-disclosure agreements to access the shared intelligence of the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National Security Agency. It has also been described as “informal”.
The Crossfire Hurricane investigation team, in conjunction with a number of agents at the Eastern District of Virginia under United States Attorney Dana Boente, reported to the Working Group, including the Central Intelligence Agency.
Robert Hannigan GCHQ meets with Brennan (CIA) instead of Mike Rogers (NSA).
Joseph Mifsud – CIA
Stephan Halper – CIA
Peter Strzok – CIA
Carter Page – CIA (admitted)
Oleg Deripaska – CIA (attempted recruitment)
The London Center – CIA
The Cambridge Symposium – CIA
Erika Thompson – (Western Intelligence) (CIA)
Charles Tawil – (Israeli Intelligence) (CIA)
Nellie Ohr – CIA
The list goes on and on.
If you drill down the curriculum vitae of any key participants in the 2016 events you will find a direct connection to the CIA; not an indirect or obscure connection, but rather an admitted direct relationship between their professional endeavors and the CIA.
Given the nature of Devin Nunes open concerns about accountability; and when you honestly take a ‘big picture’ look at the participants in/around the activity he is talking about…. what you end up with is a sense that Nunes concern is related to how all of the players are enmeshed with the CIA.
Heck, it’s enough to make you ask if the DOJ “Russia” angle, which we can clearly see is transparently fraudulent -and was pushed by DAG Rod Rosenstein and Robert Mueller, was actually created to hide the 2016 fingerprints of the CIA?
Wait, what-the….
Yeah, think about it.
How would you best hide the fingerprints of the CIA trying to influence a U.S. presidential election?
Maybe, blame the Russians?
Now the reason for the WaPo and NYT recent stories about AG Barr and the inquisition into the CIA start to make more sense…. and that further backstops Nunes public concern.
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Barr / Durham are going to look at the exact spot I’ve said about the CIA.
Durham is literally going to interview somebody at the CIA’s Counterintelligence Mission Center.https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/12/us/politics/russia-investigation-cia.html …
3:22 AM – Jun 13, 2019
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Sunday Talks: American Pravda Discuss North Korea…
Mike Morell was the Deputy CIA Director when President Obama and Hillary Clinton botched the joint 2011 CIA and State Department operation “Zero Footprint” in Libya.
“Zero Footprint” was the covert operation initiated by Secretary of State Clinton and CIA Director Leon Panetta. Director Panetta left the CIA just before the operation went sideways and resulted in the attack on the Benghazi State Dept./CIA annex September 11th, 2012. General David Petraeus was the new CIA Director when the Benghazi attack happened. Immediately, General Petraeus became a risk. [Deep Background]
After the Benghazi attack, the relationship between journalist Paula Broadwell and General Petraeus was used by ODNI James Clapper to remove the CIA Director.
Immediately after the election of 2012 CIA Director David Petraeus resigned (Nov 9th) and interim CIA Director Morrel took over. This is why Petraeus never testified about CIA operations to the Senate panel investigating Benghazi, Mike Morrel took his place.
Morrel’s job was to provide cover for the background operation (2010, Zero Footprint) where Obama, Clinton and Panetta provided covert weapons, including shoulder fired missiles, to Libyan “rebels”, aka Libyan al-Qaeda. AND Morrel’s second role was to cover for the extended CIA operation (2011-2012) where the CIA was buying back those missiles and shipping them into Syria for use overthrowing the Assad regime; the second operation was based out of the secret (at the time) State Dept/CIA facility in Benghazi.
Morrel was essentially the CIA narrative ‘fixer’. He was up to his eyeballs in the cover-up behind Benghazi 2012 and 2013. After Acting Deputy Morrel testified to congress about the CIA involvement around Benghazi, and the issues of terrorism vs. Islamic movie (happy squirrel chase) etc. Mike Morrel was replaced at the CIA by John Brennan.
To reward for services rendered, both Hillary Clinton and CBS immediately hired Mike Morrel. CBS News President David Rhodes -who hired Morrel- is the brother of the White House’s Ben Rhodes; who wrote the false ‘talking points’ about the You Tube video as motive for the Benghazi attack.
Morrel provided the cover for President Obama, Secretary Clinton, Director Panetta and all of the schemes surrounding the covert missile delivery to Libya, redistribution to Syria, and financing through Qatar.
Fast forward to today…. Now a CBS News senior national security contributor, Michael Morell appears with The Wilson Center’s Jean Lee to discuss the future of North Korean relations after President Trump’s historic meeting with Kim Jong Un.
Everything about this interview, including the narrative surrounding Kim Jong-Un, is pure CIA horsepucky…. all of it. Notice how Morell is reliant upon the affirmation of specific talking points on the page notes in front of him.
This is all part of one big con-job by over indulged institutionalists who have held court over Washington DC for years. Once you see the strings on the Marionettes, you just can’t watch the pantomime without seeing them.
All of the opposition to Donald Trump is one long continuum of self-interest and risk management.
A Fairy & Wishes
Armstrong Economics Blog/Opinion
Re-Posted Jun 29, 2019 by Martin Armstrong
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DOJ Admits FBI Never Saw Crowdstrike Report on DNC Russian Hacking Claim…
The foundation for the Russian election interference narrative is built on the claim of Russians hacking the servers of the Democrat National Committee (DNC), and subsequently releasing damaging emails that showed the DNC worked to help Hillary Clinton and eliminate Bernie Sanders.
Despite the Russian ‘hacking’ claim the DOJ previously admitted the DNC would not let FBI investigators review the DNC server. Instead the DNC provided the FBI with analysis of a technical review done through a cyber-security contract with Crowdstrike.
The narrative around the DNC hack claim was always sketchy; many people believe the DNC email data was downloaded onto a flash drive and leaked. In a court filing (full pdf below) the scale of sketchy has increased exponentially.
Suspecting they could prove the Russian hacking claim was false, lawyers representing Roger Stone requested the full Crowdstrike report on the DNC hack. When the DOJ responded to the Stone motion they made a rather significant admission. Not only did the FBI not review the DNC server, the FBI/DOJ never even saw the Crowdstrike report.
Yes, that is correct. The FBI and DOJ were only allowed to see a “draft” report prepared by Crowdstrike, and that report was redacted… and that redacted draft is the “last version of the report produced”; meaning, there are no unredacted & final versions.
Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot!
This means the FBI and DOJ, and all of the downstream claims by the intelligence apparatus; including the December 2016 Joint Analysis Report and January 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment, all the way to the Weissmann/Mueller report and the continued claims therein; were based on the official intelligence agencies of the U.S. government and the U.S. Department of Justice taking the word of a hired contractor for the Democrat party….. despite their inability to examine the server and/or actually see an unredacted technical forensic report from the investigating contractor.
The entire apparatus of the U.S. government just took their word for it…
…and used the claim therein as an official position….
…which led to a subsequent government claim, in court, of absolute certainty that Russia hacked the DNC.
Think about that for a few minutes.
The full intelligence apparatus of the United States government is relying on a report they have never even been allowed to see or confirm; that was created by a paid contractor for a political victim that would not allow the FBI to investigate their claim.
The DNC server issue is foundation, and cornerstone, of the U.S. government’s position on “Russia hacking” and the election interference narrative; and that narrative is based on zero factual evidence to affirm the U.S. government’s position.
…”the government does not need to prove at the defendant’s trial that the Russians hacked the DNC”… (pg 3)
You couldn’t make this nonsense up if you tried…
Here’s the full filing (h/t Techno Fog) :
What Comes After Trump is What We Need to be Concerned About
Armstrong Economics Blog/Politics
Re-Posted Jun 4, 2019 by Martin Armstrong
QUESTION: You said you are worried about what comes after Trump you mean after the next four years right? There is no way Trump can lose this election right?
ANSWER: My concern is not a specific time, but who could possibly replace him as a person. There is nobody I know of who would step up against the bureaucracy. This means that the stronger likelihood would be a career politician. I fear that the public discontent will not accept that, and then we have this intense battle going on between left and right.
Even a Trump victory in 2020 will still result in civil unrest or if he were to lose (which the system does not favor just yet) we will see the same result. It just appears that in 2020 into 2022, no one will accept whoever wins.
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FBI reveals Uranium One investigation informant
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Guilty Until Proven Innocent: Mueller Upends Rule of Law, In Final Appearance—Sidney Powell
American Thought Leaders – The Epoch Times
Premiered May 31, 2019
When special counsel Robert Mueller formally closed the Russia investigation on May 29th, he opened the door to wide-ranging speculation as to the intent behind his statement. In the eyes of Former Texas Prosecutor Sidney Powell, Mueller’s words stood the rule of law and the presumption of innocence on their heads. This is American Thought Leaders, and I’m Jan Jekielek. Today we sit down with Sidney Powell, who is the author of LICENSED TO LIE: Exposing Corruption in the Department of Justice. She was lead counsel in more than 500 appeals in the Fifth Circuit, and she’s is ranked by her Texas peers as a “Super Lawyer.” We discuss the implications of Special Counsel Mueller’s May 29 press conference, the recent DOJ decision to not prosecute a serial leaker, corruption in the DOJ in general, and what can be done to correct it. More related ATL Videos: Declassification May Help Reveal Deep Obama-Era Corruption—Tom Fitton, Judicial Watch: https://youtu.be/USpa_aAP6sU Carter Page: Spygate, FISA Warrants, Mueller Investigation, “Trump Movement,” & Declassification: https://youtu.be/rWmHH544RTw Lara Trump On Being a Trump in the Era of Fake News, Women’s Vote, Socialism, Border & 2020 Strategy: https://youtu.be/hYsyxwrUl6E Victor Davis Hanson: Mueller Probe Could Backfire on Those Who Fabricated Russia-Collusion Narrative: https://youtu.be/gn9q7JEscqY Michael Anton: FISA Spying, Mueller Report and Barr Hearing Vindicate “Flight 93 Election” Essay: https://youtu.be/SAHy51O0dVg Larry Elder Talks Mueller Report, Jussie Smollett & Most Credible 2020 Democratic Candidate: https://youtu.be/CRNlhtX-V7g Russia Collusion Peddlers Will Turn on Each Other—Trump 2020 Adviser Steven Rogers: https://youtu.be/QyHzXWI6plM Tom Fitton: Spygate “The Worst Corruption Scandal in American History”: https://youtu.be/Z4IDSTrSvXE Rep. Louie Gohmert: Why We Need to Investigate the FISA Process: https://youtu.be/V5LqhIun-s8 Jasper Fakkert: Conclusion of Mueller Russia Collusion Probe Confirms Epoch Times’ Reporting: https://youtu.be/vL2Kj-Qk3hE Jason Meister: Trump Campaign Adviser Calls for Investigation Into Origins of Russia Collusion Narrative: https://youtu.be/sR41OmbwL4I
The “Secret Research Project” – an IRS List, an NSA Database, and Resulting “Files” on Americans…
A carefully redacted footnote within a report by FISA Court Presiding Judge Rosemary Collyer has always appeared to be a clue to a domestic surveillance program. Now details behind the redactions tell a concerning story.
A brief refresher is needed for those new to the story. In April 2017 Judge Collyer wrote a highly critical FISA Court opinion following discoveries by Director Admiral Rogers of government contractors accessing the NSA database, and extracting illegal search results from the electronic records of every American.
The scale of abuse was incredible [SEE HERE] and the surveillance issues had been covered up for years. Collyer cited the Obama administration as having “an institutional lack of candor” in their responses to her and the FISA court. The judge focused her criticism after a review of the period 2012 through April 2016.
Using the non-compliant admissions by NSA Director Mike Rogers and the results of the compliance audit, Judge Collyer used the period of November 2015 through April 2016 to gauge the scale of abuse at 85 percent. Eighty-five percent of all database search queries were unlawful, and she extended her analysis to say:
“while the government reports it is unable to provide a reliable estimate of [these non lawful searches] since 2012, there is no apparent reason to believe the November 2015 [to] April 2016 period coincided with an unusually high error rate”.
Also this very important:
“many of these non-compliant queries involved the use of the same identifiers over different date ranges.”
Eight-five percent of all use/extraction of the NSA database was unlawful; and they were searching many of the same Americans (“identifier”), repeatedly, over different dates. This means specific Americans were being targeted, tracked and monitored… unlawfully.
Within the 99-page opinion from Judge Rosemary Collyer she noted none of this FISA-702 database abuse was accidental. In a key footnote on page 87: Collyer outlined the years of unlawful violations was the result of “deliberate decisionmaking“:
This specific footnote, is key to peeling back the onion.
Note the phrase: “([redacted] access to FBI systems was the subject of an interagency memorandum of understanding entered into [redacted])”. This sentence exposes an internal decision; withheld from congress and the FISA court by the Obama administration; and outlines a process for access and distribution of surveillance data. Note: “no notice of this practice was given to the FISC until 2016“.
We feel confident we’ve now found the source of the “memorandum of understanding” that lies at the heart of the issue [Raw Doc Guidelines].
In March 2012 the Obama administration through Attorney General Eric Holder made changes to the exploitation of intelligence databases as noted in this Wall Street Journal article later in the year:
(December 2012 – WSJ) Top U.S. intelligence officials gathered in the White House Situation Room in March to debate a controversial proposal. Counterterrorism officials wanted to create a government dragnet, sweeping up millions of records about U.S. citizens—even people suspected of no crime.
Not everyone was on board. “This is a sea change in the way that the government interacts with the general public,” Mary Ellen Callahan, chief privacy officer of the Department of Homeland Security, argued in the meeting, according to people familiar with the discussions.
A week later, the attorney general signed the changes into effect.
The rules now allow the little-known National Counterterrorism Center to examine the government files of U.S. citizens for possible criminal behavior, even if there is no reason to suspect them. That is a departure from past practice, which barred the agency from storing information about ordinary Americans unless a person was a terror suspect or related to an investigation.
Now, NCTC can copy entire government databases—flight records, casino-employee lists, the names of Americans hosting foreign-exchange students and many others. The agency has new authority to keep data about innocent U.S. citizens for up to five years, and to analyze it for suspicious patterns of behavior. Previously, both were prohibited. Data about Americans “reasonably believed to constitute terrorism information” may be permanently retained.
The changes also allow databases of U.S. civilian information to be given to foreign governments for analysis of their own. In effect, U.S. and foreign governments would be using the information to look for clues that people might commit future crimes. (more)
The 2012 changes, instituted by Eric Holder, permitted files of specific Americans to be generated under the auspices of potential terror threats. The NSA databases could be exploited by the National Counterterrorism Center to extract content that would be contained within these files on targeted Americans.
Keep in mind this is early 2012, John Brennan is Deputy National Security Advisor and Asst. to President Obama for Homeland Security.
When Attorney General Eric Holder empowered the National Counterterrorism Center with this new authority, the office assigned to the data-collection was the Terrorist Threat Integration Center (TTIC). The founder of the TTIC was John Brennan:
On 1 May 2003, the Terrorist Threat Integration Center (TTIC) opened its doors. Led by its first Director, John Brennan, TTIC filled its ranks with approximately three dozen detailees from across the US Government (USG) and was mandated to integrate CT capabilities and missions across the government. (link)
Also note the date of this DOJ Memorandum is March 2012:
Under the new rules issued in March, the National Counterterrorism Center, known as NCTC, can obtain almost any database the government collects that it says is “reasonably believed” to contain “terrorism information.” (link)
The March 2012 date is right before the IRS scandal hit the headlines.
The IRS targeting scandal is where the term “Secret Research Project” originated as a description from the Obama team. It involved the U.S. Department of Justice under Eric Holder and the FBI under Robert Mueller. It never made sense why Eric Holder requested over 1 million tax records via CD ROM, until overlaying the timeline of the FISA abuse:
The IRS sent the FBI “21 disks constituting a 1.1 million page database of information from 501(c)(4) tax exempt organizations, to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.” The transaction occurred in October 2010 (link)
Why disks? Why send a stack of DISKS to the DOJ and FBI when there’s a pre-existing financial crimes unit within the IRS. All of the evidence within this sketchy operation came directly to the surface in spring 2012.
Here’s how it looks:
♦ In 2010 Eric Holder asked the IRS to send him the records of 501(c) non profit groups and individuals representing conservative voters. [LINK] Lois Lerner sent the DOJ 1.1 million pages of 501(c)(4) tax filing data. Including a very specific set of “33 Schedule B attachment files”. The Schedule B’s were specific to Large Conservative 501(c)(4) groups operating and organized to oppose the agenda of President Obama. The Schedule B’s include the donor lists of specific people and sub-groups attached to the 501(c)(4).
♦ In 2012 Eric Holder authorizes the use of government databases to search records of Americans and assemble “files” on potential targets. [Link] “The agency has new authority to keep data about innocent U.S. citizens for up to five years, and to analyze it for suspicious patterns of behavior.”
♦ In the period of 2012 through April 2016, According to FISA Judge Rosemary Collyer, there were tens of thousands of illegal (“non-compliant”) search queries of the NSA database targeting Americans. The search results were unlawfully “extracted” to unknown entities. Eighty-five out of every hundred searches were illegal (85% non-compliant rate).
Consider purposeful actions, as a political targeting operation, by weaponizing the systems of government. Steps:
First, identify the targets (IRS Database).
Second, research the targets (NSA Database).
Third assemble files on the targets (DOJ Authorization).
Fourth use the files to leverage/destroy your opposition.
We now have evidence of the first three steps; and my hunch is if we apply hindsight a lot of unusual activity will now make sense. We have been living inside the fourth step for a few years. We noticed the consequences… but we only had suspicions, until now.
Fusion GPS was not hired to research Trump, the intelligence community was already doing surveillance and spy operations. The intelligence community needed Fusion GPS to give them a plausible justification for already existing surveillance and spy operations.
Fusion-GPS gave the Obama administration the justification they needed for a FISA warrant with the Steele Dossier. Ultimately that’s why the Steele Dossier is so important; without it, the DOJ and FBI are naked with their surveillance and database abuse.
At 12:15pm on January 20th, 2017, Obama’s outgoing National Security Advisor Susan Rice wrote a memo-to-self. Many people have called this her “CYA” memo, from the position that Susan Rice was protecting herself from consequences if the scheme against President Trump was discovered. Here’s the email:
On January 5, following a briefing by IC leadership on Russian hacking during the 2016 Presidential election, President Obama had a brief follow-on conversation with FBI Director Jim Comey and Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates in the Oval Office. Vice President Biden and I were also present.
President Obama began the conversation by stressing his continued commitment to ensuring that every aspect of this issue is handled by the Intelligence and law enforcement communities “by the book“.
The President stressed that he is not asking about, initiating or instructing anything from a law enforcement perspective. He reiterated that our law enforcement team needs to proceed as it normally would by the book.
From a national security perspective, however, President Obama said he wants to be sure that, as we engage with the incoming team, we are mindful to ascertain if there is any reason that we cannot share information fully as it relates to Russia.
[Redacted Classified Section of Unknown length]
The President asked Comey to inform him if anything changes in the next few weeks that should affect how we share classified information with the incoming team. Comey said he would.
Susan Rice ~ (pdf link)
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Evidence of Obama Administration Political Surveillance Beginning Mid-2012….
Repost by Request – Considering the upcoming declassification window…between Trump’s state visit in Japan (5/25 – 5/28) and the state visit with the U.K (6/3 – 6/5).
Bucket Five – Intelligence documents that were presented to the Gang of Eight in 2016 that pertain to the FISA application used against U.S. person Carter Page; including all exculpatory intelligence documents that may not have been presented to the FISA Court. Presumably this would include the recently revealed State Dept Kavalac email; and the FBI transcripts from wiretaps of George Papadopoulos (also listed in Carter Page FISA).
Now that we have significant research files on the 2015 and 2016 political surveillance program; which includes the trail evident within the Weissmann/Mueller report; in combination with the Obama-era DOJ “secret research project” (their words, not mine); we are able to overlay the entire objective and gain a full understanding of how political surveillance was conducted over a period of approximately four to six years.
This is why there’s panic.
Working with a timeline, but also referencing origination material in 2015/2016 – CTH hopes to show how the program operated. This explains an evolution from The IRS Files in 2010 to the FISA Files in 2016.
More importantly, research indicates the modern political exploitation of the NSA database, for weaponized intelligence surveillance of politicians, began mid 2012.
The FISA-702 database extraction process, and utilization of the protections within the smaller intelligence community, was the primary process. We start by reviewing the established record from the 99-page FISC opinion rendered by Presiding Judge Rosemary Collyer on April 26th, 2017; and explain the details within the FISC opinion.
I would strongly urge everyone to read the FISC report (full pdf below) because Judge Collyer outlines how the DOJ, which includes the FBI, had an “institutional lack of candor” in responses to the FISA court. In essence, the Obama administration was continually lying to the court about their activity, and the rate of fourth amendment violations for illegal searches and seizures of U.S. persons’ private information for multiple years.
Unfortunately, due to intelligence terminology Judge Collyer’s brief and ruling is not an easy read for anyone unfamiliar with the FISA processes outlined. The complexity also helps the media avoid discussing, and as a result most Americans have no idea the scale and scope of the issues. So we’ll try to break down the language.
.For the sake of brevity and common understanding CTH will highlight the most pertinent segments showing just how systemic and troublesome the unlawful electronic surveillance was.
Early in 2016 NSA Director Admiral Mike Rogers was alerted of a significant uptick in FISA-702(17) “About” queries using the FBI/NSA database that holds all metadata records on every form of electronic communication.
The NSA compliance officer alerted Admiral Mike Rogers who then initiated a full compliance audit on/around March 9th, 2016, for the period of November 1st, 2015, through May 1st, 2016.
While the audit was ongoing, due to the severity of the results that were identified, Admiral Mike Rogers stopped anyone from using the 702(17) “about query” option, and went to the extraordinary step of blocking all FBI contractor access to the database on April 18, 2016(keep these dates in mind).
Here are some significant segments:
The key takeaway from these first paragraphs is how the search query results were exported from the NSA database to users who were not authorized to see the material. The FBI contractors were conducting searches and then removing, or ‘exporting’, the results. Later on, the FBI said all of the exported material was deleted.
Searching the highly classified NSA database is essentially a function of filling out search boxes to identify the user-initiated search parameter and get a return on the search result.
FISA-702(16) is a search of the system returning a U.S. person (“702”); and the “16” is a check box to initiate a search based on “To and From“. Example, if you put in a date and a phone number and check “16” as the search parameter the user will get the returns on everything “To and From” that identified phone number for the specific date. Calls, texts, contacts etc. Including results for the inbound and outbound contacts.
FISA-702(17) is a search of the system returning a U.S. person (702); and the “17” is a check box to initiate a search based on everything “About” the search qualifier. Example, if you put a date and a phone number and check “17” as the search parameter the user will get the returns of everything about that phone. Calls, texts, contacts, geolocation (or gps results), account information, user, service provider etc. As a result, 702(17) can actually be used to locate where the phone (and user) was located on a specific date or sequentially over a specific period of time which is simply a matter of changing the date parameters.
And that’s just from a phone number.
Search an ip address “about” and read all data into that server; put in an email address and gain everything about that account. Or use the electronic address of a GPS enabled vehicle (about) and you can withdraw more electronic data and monitor in real time. Search a credit card number and get everything about the account including what was purchased, where, when, etc. Search a bank account number, get everything about transactions and electronic records etc. Just about anything and everything can be electronically searched; everything has an electronic ‘identifier’.
The search parameter is only limited by the originating field filled out. Names, places, numbers, addresses, etc. By using the “About” parameter there may be thousands or millions of returns. Imagine if you put “@realdonaldtrump” into the search parameter? You could extract all following accounts who interacted on Twitter, or Facebook etc. You are only limited by your imagination and the scale of the electronic connectivity.
As you can see below, on March 9th, 2016, internal auditors noted the FBI was sharing “raw FISA information, including but not limited to Section 702-acquired information”.
In plain English the raw search returns were being shared with unknown entities without any attempt to “minimize” or redact the results. The person(s) attached to the results were named and obvious. There was no effort to hide their identity or protect their 4th amendment rights of privacy:
But what’s the scale here? This is where the story really lies.
Read this next excerpt carefully.
The operators were searching “U.S Persons”. The review of November 1, 2015, to May 1, 2016, showed “eighty-five percent of those queries” were unlawful or “non compliant”.
85% !! “representing [redacted number]”.
We can tell from the space of the redaction the number of searches were between 1,000 and 9,999 [five digits]. If we take the middle number of 5,000 – that means 4,250 unlawful searches out of 5,000.
The [five digit] amount (more than 1,000, less than 10,000), and 85% error rate, was captured in a six month period.
Also notice this very important quote: “many of these non-compliant queries involved the use of the same identifiers over different date ranges.” So they were searching the same phone number, email address, electronic “identifier”, or people, repeatedly over different dates. Specific people were being tracked/monitored.
Additionally, notice the last quote: “while the government reports it is unable to provide a reliable estimate of” these non lawful searches “since 2012, there is no apparent reason to believe the November 2015 [to] April 2016 coincided with an unusually high error rate”.
That means the 85% unlawful FISA-702(16)(17) database abuse has likely been happening since 2012. (Again, remember that date, 2012) Who was FBI Director? Who was his chief-of-staff? Who was CIA Director? ODNI? etc. Remember, the NSA is inside the Pentagon (Defense Dept) command structure. Who was Defense Secretary? And finally, who wrote and signed-off-on the January 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment?
Tens of thousands of searches over four years (since 2012), and 85% of them are illegal. The results were extracted for?…. (I believe this is all political opposition use; and I’ll explain why momentarily.)
OK, that’s the stunning scale; but who was involved?
Private contractors with access to “raw FISA information that went well beyond what was necessary to respond to FBI’s requests“:
And as noted, the contractor access was finally halted on April 18th, 2016.
[Coincidentally (or not), the wife of Fusion-GPS founder Glenn Simpson, Mary Jacoby, goes to the White House the next day on April 19th, 2016.]
None of this is conspiracy theory.
All of this is laid out inside this 99-page opinion from FISC Presiding Judge Rosemary Collyer who also noted that none of this FISA abuse was accidental in a footnote on page 87: “deliberate decisionmaking“:
This specific footnote, if declassified, would be key. Note the phrase: “([redacted] access to FBI systems was the subject of an interagency memorandum of understanding entered into [redacted])”, this sentence has the potential to expose an internal decision; withheld from congress and the FISA court by the Obama administration; that outlines a process for access and distribution of surveillance data.
Note: “no notice of this practice was given to the FISC until 2016“, that is important.
Summary of this aspect: The FISA court identified and quantified tens-of-thousands of search queries of the NSA/FBI database using the FISA-702(16)(17) system. The database was repeatedly used by persons with contractor access who unlawfully searched and extracted the raw results without redacting the information and shared it with an unknown number of entities.
The outlined process certainly points toward a political spying and surveillance operation; and we are not the only one to think that’s what this system is being used for.
Back in 2017 when House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes was working to reauthorize the FISA legislation, Nunes wrote a letter to ODNI Dan Coats about this specific issue:
SIDEBAR: To solve the issue, well, actually attempt to ensure it never happened again, NSA Director Admiral Mike Rogers eventually took away the “About” query option permanently in 2017. NSA Director Rogers said the abuse was so inherent there was no way to stop it except to remove the process completely. [SEE HERE] Additionally, the NSA database operates as a function of the Pentagon, so the Trump administration went one step further. On his last day as NSA Director Admiral Mike Rogers -together with ODNI Dan Coats- put U.S. cyber-command, the database steward, fully into the U.S. military as a full combatant command. [SEE HERE]
There is little doubt the FISA-702(16)(17) database system was used by Obama-era officials, from 2012 through April 2016, as a way to spy on their political opposition. Quite simply there is no other intellectually honest explanation for the scale and volume of database abuse that was taking place.
When we reconcile what was taking place and who was involved, then the actions of the exact same principle participants take on a jaw-dropping amount of clarity.
All of the action taken by CIA Director Brennan, FBI Director Comey, ODNI Clapper and Defense Secretary Ashton Carter make sense. Including their effort to get NSA Director Mike Rogers fired.
Everything after March 9th, 2016, was done to cover up the weaponization of the FISA database. [Explained Here] Spygate, Russia-Gate, the Steele Dossier, and even the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (drawn from the dossier and signed by the above) were needed to create a cover-story and protect themselves from discovery of this four year weaponization, political surveillance and unlawful spying. Even the appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel makes sense; he was FBI Director when this began.
The beginning decision to use FISA(702) as a domestic surveillance and political spy mechanism appears to have started in/around 2012. Perhaps sometime shortly before the 2012 presidential election and before John Brennan left the White House and moved to CIA. However, there was an earlier version of data assembly that preceded this effort.
Political spying 1.0 was actually the weaponization of the IRS. This is where the term “Secret Research Project” originated as a description from the Obama team. It involved the U.S. Department of Justice under Eric Holder and the FBI under Robert Mueller. It never made sense why Eric Holder requested over 1 million tax records via CD ROM, until overlaying the timeline of the FISA abuse:
Why disks? Why send a stack of DISKS to the DOJ and FBI when there’s a pre-existing financial crimes unit within the IRS. All of the evidence within this sketchy operation came directly to the surface in early spring 2012.
The IRS scandal was never really about the IRS, it was always about the DOJ asking the IRS for the database of information. That is why it was transparently a conflict when the same DOJ was tasked with investigating the DOJ/IRS scandal. Additionally, Obama sent his chief-of-staff Jack Lew to become Treasury Secretary; effectively placing an ally to oversee/cover-up any issues. As Treasury Secretary Lew did just that.
Lesson Learned – It would appear the Obama administration learned a lesson from attempting to gather a large opposition research database operation inside a functioning organization large enough to have some good people that might blow the whistle.
The timeline reflects a few months after realizing the “Secret Research Project” was now worthless (June 2012), they focused more deliberately on a smaller network within the intelligence apparatus and began weaponizing the FBI/NSA database. If our hunch is correct, that is what will be visible in footnote #69:
How this all comes together in 2019
Fusion GPS was not hired in April 2016 to research Donald Trump. As shown in the evidence provided by the FISC, the intelligence community was already doing surveillance and spy operations. The Obama administration already knew everything about the Trump campaign, and were monitoring everything by exploiting the FISA database.
However, after the NSA alerts in/around March 9th, 2016, and particularly after the April 18th shutdown of contractor access, the Obama intelligence community needed Fusion GPS to create a legal albeit ex post facto justification for the pre-existing surveillance and spy operations. Fusion GPS gave them that justification in the Steele Dossier.
That’s why the FBI small group, which later transitioned into the Mueller team, are so strongly committed to and defending the formation of the Steele Dossier and its dubious content. The Steele Dossier contains the cover-story and justification for the pre-existing surveillance operation.
During a rather innocuous podcast discussion panel April 12th, 2019, one of President Trump’s personal lawyers Jay Sekulow mentioned the FBI had three FISA applications denied by the FISA court in 2016. [Podcast Here – Note comment at 25:05] The denials were always suspected; however, until now no-one in/around the administration has ever confirmed.
If Sekulow is accurate, this adds additional context to the actions of the FBI in the aftermath of Admiral Mike Rogers and an increased urgency in gaining legal justification for surveillance and spy operation unlawfully taking place. A valid FISA warrant would help the FBI cover-up the surveillance. The likely targets were Manafort, Flynn and Papadopoulos…. but it appears the DOJ/FBI were rebuked.
These FISC denials would then initiate institutional panic dependent on the election outcome. An insurance policy would be needed. The Steele Dossier becomes the investigative virus the FBI wanted inside the system. To get the virus into official status, they used the FISA application as the delivery method and injected it into Carter Page. The FBI already knew Carter Page; essentially Carter Page was irrelevant, what they needed was the FISA warrant and the Dossier in the system {Go Deep}.
Fusion-GPS gave them the justification they needed for a FISA warrant with the Steele Dossier. Ultimately that’s why the Steele Dossier is so important; without it, the DOJ and FBI are naked with their FISA-702 abuse as outlined by John Ratcliffe.
No-one really knows the extent of the current documents and/or information that may be subject to the AG Bill Barr declassification. However, this is the original list as outlined in September 2018, and the agencies who would be involved in the declassification process:
All versions of the Carter Page FISA applications (DOJ) (DoS) (FBI) (ODNI).
All of the Bruce Ohr 302’s filled out by the FBI. (FBI) (ODNI)
All of Bruce Ohr’s emails (FBI) (DOJ) (CIA) (ODNI), and supportive documents and material provided by Bruce Ohr to the FBI. (FBI)
All relevant documents pertaining to the supportive material within the FISA application. (FBI) (DOJ-NSD ) (DoS) (CIA) (DNI) (NSA) (ODNI);
All intelligence documents that were presented to the Gang of Eight in 2016 that pertain to the FISA application used against U.S. person Carter Page; including all exculpatory intelligence documents that may not have been presented to the FISA Court. (CIA) (FBI) (DOJ) (ODNI) (DoS) (NSA)
All unredacted text messages and email content between Lisa Page and Peter Strzok on all devices. (FBI) (DOJ) (DOJ-NSD) (ODNI)
The originating CIA “EC” or two-page electronic communication from former CIA Director John Brennan to FBI Director James Comey that started Operation Crossfire Hurricane in July 2016. (CIA) (FBI) (ODNI)
♦ President Trump can prove the July 31st, 2016, Crossfire Hurricane counterintelligence operation originated from a scheme within the intelligence apparatus by exposing the preceding CIA operation that created the originating “Electronic Communication” memo. Declassify that two-page “EC” document that Brennan gave to Comey. [The trail is found within the Weissmann report and the use of Alexander Downer – SEE HERE]
♦ Release and declassify all of the Comey memos that document the investigative steps taken by the FBI as an outcome of the operation coordinated by CIA Director John Brennan in early 2016. [The trail was memorialized by James Comey – SEE HERE]
♦ Reveal the November 2015 through April 2016 FISA-702 search query abuse by declassifying the April 2017 court opinion written by FISC Presiding Judge Rosemary Collyer. Show the FBI contractors behind the 85% fraudulent search queries. [Crowdstrike? Fusion-GPS? Nellie Ohr? Daniel Richman?] This was a weaponized surveillance and domestic political spying operation. [The trail was laid down in specific detail by Judge Collyer – SEE HERE]
♦ Subpoena former DOJ-NSD (National Security Division) head John Carlin, or haul him in front of a grand jury, and get his testimony about why he hid the abuse from the FISA court in October 2016; why the DOJ-NSD rushed the Carter Page application to beat NSA Director Admiral Mike Rogers to the FISA court; and why Carlin quit immediately thereafter.
♦ Prove the Carter Page FISA application (October 2016) was fraudulent and based on deceptions to the FISA Court. Declassify the entire document, and release the transcripts of those who signed the application(s); and/or depose those who have not yet testified. The creation of the Steele Dossier was the cover-up operation. [SEE HERE]
♦ Release all of the Lisa Page and Peter Strzok text messages without redactions. Let sunlight pour in on the actual conversation(s) that were taking place when Crossfire Hurricane (July ’16) and the FISA Application (Oct ’16) were taking place. The current redactions were made by the people who weaponized the intelligence system for political surveillance and spy operation. This is why Page and Strzok texts are redacted!
♦ Release all of Bruce Ohr 302’s, FBI notes from interviews and debriefing sessions, and other relevant documents associated with the interviews of Bruce Ohr and his internal communications. Including exculpatory evidence that Bruce Ohr may have shared with FBI Agent Joseph Pientka. [And get a deposition from this Pientka fella] Bruce Ohr is the courier, carrying information from those outside to those on the inside.
♦ Release the August 2nd, 2017, two-page scope memo provided by DAG Rod Rosenstein to special counsel Robert Mueller to advance the fraudulent Trump investigation, and initiate the more purposeful obstruction of justice investigation. Also Release the October 20th, 2017, second scope memo recently discovered. The Scope Memos are keys to unlocking the underlying spy/surveillance cover-up. [SEE HERE and SEE HERE]
News in Flynn Case – Documents Released and Judge Sullivan Has Well Founded Suspicions…
Things are going to get interesting in the Michael Flynn sentencing review; not because of the recently release documents [Here – and Here – and Here] but rather because it appears Judge Sullivan suspects what we’ve previously outlined.
In addition to the documents, Judge Sullivan is asking the DOJ to provide the transcript of the 12/29/16 call between Mike Flynn and Ambassador Kislyak.
Why is this important? Because it appears Judge Sullivan suspects the transcript of the phone call will match statements from Flynn to the FBI. Ergo Flynn did not lie to the FBI.
Since reviewing the November 30th, 2017, pleading we’ve been pointing out how the FBI admits to intercepting the Flynn-Kislyak call, but the FBI never put a factual transcript in the court record. Why not?
It’s a long, but necessary, story.
On December 29, 2016, President Obama announced a series of sanctions against Russians who were located in Maryland. This was Obama’s carefully constructed response to provide additional validity to the Joint Analysis Report. After fueling the Russia conspiracy for several weeks the Obama administration knew this action would initiate a response from both Russia and the incoming Trump administration.
After the December 29, 2016, sanctions against Russia, the Obama IC were monitoring Kislyak communications and watching for contact with the incoming Trump administration.
Additionally, it is suspected Flynn may have been under a FISA surveillance warrant which seems confirmed by the Weissmann/Mueller report. The FBI intercepted, recorded, and later transcribed the conversation. [Notice how Judge Sullivan says: “and any other audio recordings”; ie he’s suspecting additional surveillance.]
In the January 2017 background, the media were continuing to follow the lead from the Obama White House, and Intelligence Community (writ large), by fueling a narrative that any contact with Russians was proof of collusion of some sort. In addition, the communications team of the Obama White House, DOJ, FBI and aggregate IC began pushing a narrative surrounding the obscure Logan Act.
The ridiculous Logan Act angle was promoted by Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, and targeted to infer that any action taken by the Trump campaign prior to taking office was interference with the political Obama Russia action. Any contact with Russian government officials would be evidence of collusion. That was the plan. DOJ Deputy AG Sally Yates was in charge of pushing the Logan Act narrative to the media.
The first two weeks of January 2017 was a merging of two necessary narratives: (1) Russian interference; and (2) the Logan Act. Each deployed against any entity who would counter the Russia narrative story.
The media were running this dual narrative 24/7 against the incoming Trump officials and demanding repeated answers to questions that were framed around this story-line.
On January 3rd, 2017, the new congressional year began. SSCI Vice-Chair Dianne Feinstein abdicated her position within the Gang-of-Eight, and turned over the reigns to Senator Mark Warner. Warner was now the vice-chair of the SSCI; and a Go8 member.
On January 6th, 2017, the Obama White House published the Intelligence Community Assessment, and declared:
We assess Putin and the Russian Government aspired to help President-elect Trump’s election chances when possible by discrediting Secretary Clinton and publicly contrasting her unfavorably to him. All three agencies agree with this judgment. CIA and FBI have high confidence in this judgment; NSA has moderate confidence. (pdf link)
It is not coincidental the ICA was “high confidence” by Brennan and Clapper; and less confidence by Mike Rogers (NSA).
With the Flynn Dec. 29, 2016, transcript in hand, the DOJ and FBI began aiding the Logan Act narrative with Obama intelligence officials supporting the Russia Conspiracy claims and decrying anyone who would interfere or counter the official U.S. position.
On January 14th, 2017, the content of the communication between Flynn and Kislyak was leaked to the Washington Post by an unknown entity. Likely the leak came from the FBI’s counterintelligence operation; the same unit previously carrying out the 2016 campaign spying operations. [Andrew McCabe is highly suspected]
The FBI CoIntel group (Strzok, McCabe etc.), and the DOJ-NSD group (Yates, McCord etc.) were the largest stakeholders in the execution of the insurance policy phase because they were the epicenter of spygate, fraudulent FISA presentations and the formation of the Steele Dossier.
The media leak of the Flynn conversation with Kislyak was critical because the DOJ/FBI were pushing a political narrative. This was not about legality per se’, this effort was about establishing the framework for a preexisting investigation, based on a false premise, that would protect the DOJ and FBI. The investigation they needed to continue evolved into the Mueller special counsel. This was all insurance.
The Flynn-Kislyak leak led to Vice-President Mike Pence being hammered on January 15th, 2017, during a CBS Face the Nation interview about Trump campaign officials in contact with Russians. Pence was exceptionally unprepared to answer the questions and allowed the media to blend questions about campaign contacts with necessary, and entirely appropriate, transition team contacts.
•Sunday January 15th, 2017 – VP-elect Mike Pence appears on Face The Nation. [Transcript Here]
JOHN DICKERSON: But there’s a distinction between that feeling about the press and legitimate inquiry, as you say, that the Senate Intelligence Committee is doing.
Just to button up one question, did any advisor or anybody in the Trump campaign have any contact with the Russians who were trying to meddle in the election?
MIKE PENCE: Of course not. And I think to suggest that is to give credence to some of these bizarre rumors that have swirled around the candidacy. (link)
*NOTE* The incoming administration was under a false-narrative siege created by the media. At the time (early Jan, 2017) ‘any contact’ with Russians was evidence of meddling/election-collusion with Russians. VP-elect Mike Pence poorly answered the question from Dickerson from a very defensive position.
The toxic media environment and Mike Pence speaking poorly during a Face The Nation interview now became a much bigger issue.
Once Vice-President Mike Pence made the statement that Flynn had no contact with anyone from Russia etc. any contradictory statement from Flynn would make Pence appear compromised. Michael Flynn is now contrast against Pence’s false point without clarification. As National Security Advisor Flynn was interviewed by the FBI on January 24th, nine days after Pence made his comments.
•Tuesday January 24th – Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn was interviewed at the WH by the FBI.
During this ambush interview, disguised as a meeting, FBI Agent Peter Strzok and FBI Agent Joe Pientka were contrasting Vice-President-elect Pence’s statements to CBS against the known action of Mike Flynn. [Flynn has three options: either (1) Flynn contradicts Pence, or (2) he tells a lie; or (3) Flynn explains Pence misspoke, those were his options.]
How Flynn responded to the line of inquiry, and explained/reconciled the difference between Pence’s statement on Jan 15th and what actually took place on December 29th, 2016, is why the FBI ended up with the initial conclusion that Flynn wasn’t lying.
It is within this dynamic where the FD-302 reports, written by Strzok and Pientka, then became the subject of political manipulation by Asst. FBI Director Andrew McCabe.
The FBI knew the content of the Flynn call with Sergey Kislyak because they were listening in. The FBI were intercepting those communications. So when Pence said no-one had any contact on January 15th, the FBI crew IMMEDIATELY knew they had an issue to exploit.
We see the evidence of the FBI knowing they had an issue to exploit, and being very nervous about doing it, in the text messages between Lisa Page and FBI Agent Peter Strzok who would end up doing the questioning of Flynn.
The day before the Flynn interview:
♦January 23, 2017, the day before the Flynn interview, Lisa Page says: “I can feel my heart beating harder, I’m so stressed about all the ways THIS has the potential to go fully off the rails.” Weird!
♦Strzok replies: “I know. I just talked with John, we’re getting together as soon as I get in to finish that write up for Andy (MCCABE) this morning.” Strzok agrees with Page about being stressed that “THIS” could go off the rails… (Strzok’s meeting w Flynn the next day)
[We’re not sure who “John” is, but we know “Bill” is Bill Priestap, FBI Deputy Director in charge of Counterintelligence. And “Jen” is Jennifer Boone, FBI counterproliferation division]
So it’s the day before they interview Flynn.
Why would Page & Strzok be stressed about “THIS” potentially going off the rails?
The answer is simple: they knew the content of the phone call between Mike Flynn and Sergey Kislyak because they were listening in, and they were about to exploit the Pence statement to CBS. In essence they were admitting to monitoring Flynn, that’s why they were so nervous. They were planning and plotting with Andrew McCabe about how they were going to exploit the phone-tap and the difference in public statements by VP Mike Pence.
There’s a good possibility Flynn was honest but his honesty contradicted Pence’s national statement on CBS; and Flynn likely tried to dance through a needle without being overly critical of VP-elect Pence misspeaking. Remember, the alternative: if Flynn is brutally honest, the media now runs with a narrative about Vice-President Pence as a national liar.
•Wednesday January 25th, 2017, – The Department of Justice, National Security Division, (at this timeframe Mary McCord was head of the DOJ-NSD) – received a detailed readout from the FBI agents who had interviewed Flynn. Yates said she felt “it was important to get this information to the White House as quickly as possible.”
•Thursday January 26th – (morning) Yates called White House Counsel Don McGahn first thing that morning to tell him she had “a very sensitive matter” that had to be discussed face to face. McGahn agreed to meet with Yates later that afternoon.
•Thursday January 26th – (afternoon) Sally Yates traveled to the White House along with a senior member of the DOJ’s National Security Division, “who was overseeing the matter”, that is Mary McCord. This was Yates’ first meeting with McGahn in his office, which also acts as a sensitive compartmented information facility (SCIF).
Yates said she began their meeting by laying out the media accounts and media statements made by Vice President Mike Pence and other high-ranking White House officials about General Flynn’s activity “that we knew not to be the truth.”
According to Sally Yates testimony, she and Mary McCord presented all the information to McGahn so the White House could take action that they deemed appropriate. When asked by McGahn if Flynn should be fired, Yates answered, “that really wasn’t our call.”
Yates also said her decision to notify the White House counsel had been discussed “at great length.” According to her testimony: “Certainly leading up to our notification on the 26th, it was a topic of a whole lot of discussion in DOJ and with other members of the intel community.”
•Friday January 27th – (morning) White House Counsel Don McGahn called Yates in the morning and asked if she could come back to his office.
•Friday January 27th – (late afternoon) According to her testimony, Sally Yates returned to the White House late that afternoon. One of McGahn’s topics discussed was whether Flynn could be prosecuted for his conduct.
Specifically, according to Yates, one of the questions *McGahn asked Yates: “Why does it matter to DOJ if one White House official lies to another?” She explained that it “was a whole lot more than that,” and reviewed the same issues outlined the prior day.
[*If you consider that McGahn was trying to thread the needle between Mike Pence’s poorly worded response to CBS, and Michael Flynn’s FBI questioning that came after Pence’s statement, McGahn would see the no-win situation Flynn was in during that inquisition.]
McGahn then expressed his concern that taking any action might interfere with the FBI investigation of Flynn, and Yates said it wouldn’t: “It wouldn’t really be fair of us to tell you this and then expect you to sit on your hands,” Yates claims to have told McGahn.
McGahn asked if he could look at the underlying evidence of Flynn’s conduct, and she said they would work with the FBI over the weekend and “get back with him on Monday morning.”
•Friday January 27th, 2017 – (evening) In what appears to be only a few hours later, President Trump is having dinner with FBI Director James Comey where President Trump asked if he was under investigation. Trump was, but to continue the auspices of the ongoing investigation, Comey lied and told him he wasn’t.
This why the issue of how the FBI agents write the 302 summary of the Flynn interview becomes such an important facet. We see that dynamic again playing out in the messages between Lisa Page and Peter Strzok; with Andrew McCabe providing the guidance.
Don’t forget, FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe was likely the person who leaked the content of the Mike Flynn phone call between Flynn and Russian Ambassador Kislyak to the Washington Post. A massive leak of highly classified information:
Within the case against Michael Flynn, prosecutor Brandon Van Grack later filed a cover letter attempting to explain the reason for the Flynn interview on January 24th, 2017, and a delay in the official filing of the interview notes (FD-302) on February 15th, 2017, and then another edit on May 31st, 2017.
To explain the FBI delay, Van Grack claimed the FD-302 report “inadvertently” had a header saying “DRAFT DOCUMENT/DELIBERATIVE MATERIAL” (screen grab)
What the special counsel appeared to be obfuscating was a process of deliberation within the investigative unit, headed by FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, surrounding the specific wording of the 302 report on the Flynn interview. Likely how best to word the FBI notes for maximum damage.
In late 2018 Prosecutor Brandon Van Grack was attempting to hide the length of the small group deliberations within the FBI. In hindsight it seems he did not want the court to know Andrew McCabe was involved in shaping how the Flynn-302 was written.
However, we know there was a deliberative process in place, seemingly all about how to best position the narrative, because we can see the deliberations in text messages between Lisa Page and Peter Strzok: See below (note the dates):
The text message conversation above is February 14th, 2017.
The Michael Flynn FD-302 was officially entered into the record on February 15th, 2017, per the report:
The interview took place on January 24th, 2017. The FD-302 was drafted on January 24th, and then later edited, shaped, and ultimately approved by McCabe, on February 14th, then entered into the official record on February 15th.
It was a deliberative document from the outset. Thanks to the Strzok/Page text messages we know the cover letter from the Special Counsel is misleading. The Feb 15th, 2017, date was the day after McCabe approved it (three weeks after the FBI interview).
May 17th, 2017, Robert Mueller was assigned as special Counsel. Then, the FD-302 report was re-entered on May 31st, 2017, removing the header; paving the way for Mueller’s team to use the content therein.
This level of overt corruption, and corrupt intent within the special counsel, is one of the more brutally obvious reasons why authorizing Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein should be regarded as participating in a political framing against the Trump White House.
The FBI interpretation of the Flynn interview was the way the DOJ and FBI could control the interview content; and specifically because the only recourse Flynn would have to contradict that FBI interpretation would be to compromise the Vice President… Flynn cannot openly challenge the structure of the narrative within the 302 outline.
See what happened?
Does it all make sense now?
Do you see why there are reports of the second FBI agent, Joe Pientka, saying he didn’t believe Flynn lied to them in the interview. Likely because Flynn didn’t lie; but the McCabe crew jumped on the opportunity to frame a lose/lose. Either Flynn accepts a version of the 302 report where he lied; or, Flynn has to take the position that Vice President Mike Pence lied to the nation in the CBS Face The Nation interview.
See how that went down?
However, after Weissmann and Mueller enter the picture, they need to force Flynn to admit to the construct of the 302 as presented. For that they need some leverage.
The original authorization for the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller was May 17th, 2017. The recently released Weissmann report shows there were two additional scope memos authorizing specific targeting of the Mueller probe. The first scope memo was August 2nd, 2017, OUTLINED HERE, and is an important part of the puzzle that helps explain the corrupt original purpose of the special counsel.
The second scope memo was issued by Rod Rosenstein to Robert Mueller on October 20th, 2017. The transparent intent of the second scope memo was to provide Weissmann and Mueller with ammunition and authority to investigate specific targets, for specific purposes. One of those targets was General Michael Flynn’s son, Michael Flynn Jr.
As you review the highlighted portion below, found on pages 12 and 13 of the Weissmann report, read slowly and fully absorb the intent; the corruption is blood-boiling:
This second scope memo allowed Weissmann and Mueller to target tangentially related persons and entities bringing in Michael Cohen, Richard Gates, Roger Stone and Michael Flynn Jr. Additionally this memo established the authority to pursue “jointly undertaken activity“.
The four identified targets within the original July 2016 investigation, “Operation Crossfire Hurricane”, were George Papadopoulos, Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort and Carter Page. (See HPSCI report):
General Flynn was under investigation from the outset in mid-2016. The fraudulent FBI counterintelligence operation, established by CIA Director John Brennan, had Flynn as one of the early targets when Brennan handed the originating electronic communication “EC” to FBI Director James Comey on/around July 31st, 2016.
The investigation of General Flynn never stopped throughout 2016 and led to the second investigative issue of his phone call with Russian Ambassador Kislyak:
Page #12 October 20th, 2017, Scope Memo:
The first redaction listed under “personal privacy” is unknown. However, the second related redaction is a specific person, Michael Flynn Jr.
In combination with the October 2017 timing, the addition of Flynn Jr to the target list relates to the ongoing 2016/2017 investigation of his father for: (1) possible conspiracy with a foreign government; (2) unregistered lobbying; (3) materially false statements and omissions on 2017 FARA documents; and (4) lying to the FBI.
This October 20th, 2017, request from Weissmann and Mueller aligns with the time-frame were special counsel team lawyers Brandon L. Van Grack and Zainab N. Ahmad were prosecuting Michael Flynn and cornering him into a guilty plea.
Getting Rosenstein to authorize adding Mike Flynn Jr. to the target list (scope memo #2) meant the special counsel could threaten General Flynn with the indictment of his son as a co-conspirator tied to the Turkish lobbying issue (which they did) if he doesn’t agree to a plea. Remember: “jointly undertaken activity“.
Forcing a plea for ‘lying to investigators‘ by threatening prosecution for FARA violations was the identical strategy used against both George Papadopoulos and Michael Flynn.
The October 20th, 2017, expanded scope memo authorized Mueller to start demanding records, phones, electronic devices and other evidence from Mike Flynn Jr, and provided the leverage Weissmann wanted. After all, Mike Flynn Jr. had a four month old baby.
The amount of twisted pressure from this corrupt team of prosecutors is sickening. A month later, General Flynn was signing a plea agreement:
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Manage System Data
Data Ensembles for Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance
Data Ensembles
Simulated Ensemble Data
Ensemble Variables
Ensemble Data in Predictive Maintenance Toolbox
Last Member Read
Reading Measured Data
Ensembles and MATLAB Datastores
Reading from Multiple Ensemble Members
Convert Ensemble Data into Tall Tables
Processing Ensemble Data
Data analysis is the heart of any condition monitoring and predictive maintenance activity. Predictive Maintenance Toolbox™ provides tools called ensemble datastores for creating, labeling, and managing the often large, complex data sets needed for predictive maintenance algorithm design.
The data can come from measurements on systems using sensors such as accelerometers, pressure gauges, thermometers, altimeters, voltmeters, and tachometers. For instance, you might have access to measured data from:
Normal system operation
The system operating in a faulty condition
Lifetime record of system operation (run-to-failure data)
For algorithm design, you can also use simulated data generated by running a Simulink® model of your system under various operating and fault conditions.
Whether using measured data, generated data, or both, you frequently have many signals, ranging over a time span or multiple time spans. You might also have signals from many machines (for example, measurements from 100 separate engines all manufactured to the same specifications). And you might have data representing both healthy operation and fault conditions. In any case, designing algorithms for predictive maintenance requires organizing and analyzing large amounts of data while keeping track of the systems and conditions the data represents.
Ensemble datastores can help you work with such data, whether it is stored locally or in a remote location such as cloud storage using Amazon S3™ (Simple Storage Service), Windows Azure® Blob Storage, and Hadoop® Distributed File System (HDFS™).
The main unit for organizing and managing multifaceted data sets in Predictive Maintenance Toolbox is the data ensemble. An ensemble is a collection of data sets, created by measuring or simulating a system under varying conditions.
For example, consider a transmission gear box system in which you have an accelerometer to measure vibration and a tachometer to measure the engine shaft rotation. Suppose that you run the engine for five minutes and record the measured signals as a function of time. You also record the engine age, measured in miles driven. Those measurements yield the following data set.
Now suppose that you have a fleet of many identical engines, and you record data from all of them. Doing so yields a family of data sets.
This family of data sets is an ensemble, and each row in the ensemble is a member of the ensemble.
The members in an ensemble are related in that they contain the same data variables. For instance, in the illustrated ensemble, all members include the same four variables: an engine identifier, the vibration and tachometer signals, and the engine age. In that example, each member corresponds to a different machine. Your ensemble might also include that set of data variables recorded from the same machine at different times. For instance, the following illustration shows an ensemble that includes multiple data sets from the same engine recorded as the engine ages.
In practice, the data for each ensemble member is typically stored in a separate data file. Thus, for instance, you might have one file containing the data for engine 01 at 9,500 miles, another file containing the data for engine 01 at 21,250 miles, and so on.
In many cases, you have no real failure data from your system, or only limited data from the system in fault conditions. If you have a Simulink model that approximates the behavior of the actual system, you can generate a data ensemble by simulating the model repeatedly under various conditions and logging the simulation data. For instance, you can:
Vary parameter values that reflect the presence or absence of a fault. For example, use a very low resistance value to model a short circuit.
Injecting signal faults. Sensor drift and disturbances in the measured signal affect the measured data values. You can simulate such variation by adding an appropriate signal to the model. For example, you can add an offset to a sensor to represent drift, or model a disturbance by injecting a signal at some location in the model.
Vary system dynamics. The equations that govern the behavior of a component may change for normal and faulty operation. In this case, the different dynamics can be implemented as variants of the same component.
For example, suppose that you have a Simulink model that describes a gear-box system. The model contains a parameter that represents the drift in a vibration sensor. You simulate this model at different values of sensor drift, and configure the model to log the vibration and tachometer signals for each simulation. These simulations generate an ensemble that covers a range of operating conditions. Each ensemble member corresponds to one simulation, and records the same data variables under a particular set of conditions.
The generateSimulationEnsemble command helps you generate such data sets from a model in which you can simulate fault conditions by varying some aspect of the model.
The variables in your ensemble serve different purposes, and accordingly can be grouped into several types:
Data variables — The main content of the ensemble members, including measured data and derived data that you use for analysis and development of predictive maintenance algorithms. For example, in the illustrated gear-box ensembles, Vibration and Tachometer are the data variables. Data variables can also include derived values, such as the mean value of a signal, or the frequency of the peak magnitude in a signal spectrum.
Independent variables — The variables that identify or order the members in an ensemble, such as timestamps, number of operating hours, or machine identifiers. In the ensemble of measured gear-box data, Age is an independent variable.
Condition variables — The variables that describe the fault condition or operating condition of the ensemble member. Condition variables can record the presence or absence of a fault state, or other operating conditions such as ambient temperature. In the ensemble of simulated gear-box data, SensorDrift is a condition variable. Condition variables can also be derived values, such as a single scalar value that encodes multiple fault and operating conditions.
In practice, your data variables, independent variables, and condition variables are all distinct sets of variables.
With Predictive Maintenance Toolbox, you manage and interact with ensemble data using ensemble datastore objects. In MATLAB®, time-series data is often stored as a vector or a timetable. Other data might be stored as scalar values (such as engine age), logical values (such as whether a fault is present or not), strings (such as an identifier), or tables. Your ensemble can contain any data type that is useful to record for your application. In an ensemble, you typically store the data for each member in a separate file. Ensemble datastore objects help you organize, label, and process ensemble data. Which ensemble datastore object you use depends on whether you are working with measured data on disk, or generating simulated data from a Simulink model.
simulationEnsembleDatastore objects — Manage data generated from a Simulink model using generateSimulationEnsemble.
fileEnsembleDatastore objects — Manage any other ensemble data stored on disk, such as measured data.
The ensemble datastore objects contain information about the data stored on disk and allow you to interact with the data. You do so using commands such as read, which extracts data from the ensemble into the MATLAB workspace, and writeToLastMemberRead, which writes data to the ensemble.
When you work with an ensemble, the software keeps track of which ensemble member it has most recently read. When you call read, the software selects the next member to read and updates the LastMemberRead property of the ensemble to reflect that member. When you next call writeToLastMemberRead, the software writes to that member.
For example, consider the ensemble of simulated gear-box data. When you generate this ensemble using generateSimulationEnsemble, the data from each simulation run is logged to a separate file on disk. You then create a simulationEnsembleDatastore object that points to the data in those files. You can set properties of the ensemble object to separate the variables into groups such as independent variables or condition variables.
Suppose that you now read some data from the ensemble object, ensemble.
data = read(ensemble);
The first time you call read on an ensemble, the software designates some member of the ensemble as the first member to read. The software reads selected variables from that member into the MATLAB workspace, into a table called data. (The selected variables are the variables you specify in the SelectedVariables property of ensemble.) The software updates the property ensemble.LastMemberRead with the file name of that member.
Until you call read again, the last-member-read designation stays with the ensemble member to which the software assigned it. Thus, for example, suppose that you process data to compute some derived variable, such as the frequency of the peak value in the vibration signal spectrum, VibPeak. You can append the derived value to the ensemble member to which it corresponds, which is still the last member read. To do so, first expand the list of data variables in ensemble to include the new variable.
ensemble.DataVariables = [ensemble.DataVariables; "VibPeak"]
This operation is equivalent to adding a new column to the ensemble, as shown in the next illustration. The new variable is initially populated in each ensemble by a missing value. (See missing for more information.)
Now, use writeToLastMemberRead to fill in the value of the new variable for the last member read.
newdata = table(VibPeak,'VariableNames',{'VibPeak'});
writeToLastMemberRead(ensemble,newdata);
In the ensemble, the new value is present, and the last-member-read designation remains on the same member.
The next time you call read on the ensemble, it determines the next member to read, and returns the selected variables from that member. The last-member-read designation advances to that member.
The hasdata command tells you whether all members of the ensemble have been read. The reset command clears the "read" designation from all members, such that the next call to read operates on the first member of the ensemble. The reset operation clears the LastMemberRead property of the ensemble, but it does not change other ensemble properties such as DataVariables or SelectedVariables. It also does not change any data that you have written back to the ensemble. For an example that shows more interactions with an ensemble of generated data, see Generate and Use Simulated Data Ensemble.
Although the previous discussion used a simulated ensemble as an example, the last-member-read designation behaves the same way in ensembles of measured data that you manage with fileEnsembleDatastore. However, when you work with measured data, you have to provide information to tell the read and writeToLastMemberRead commands how your data is stored and organized on disk.
You do so by setting properties of the fileEnsembleDatastore object to functions that you write. Set the ReadFcn property to the handle of a function that describes how to read the data variables from a data file. When you call read, it uses this function to access the next ensemble file, and to read from it the variables specified in the SelectedVariables property of the ensemble datastore. Similarly, you use the WriteToMemberFcn property of the fileEnsembleDatastore object to provide a function that describes how to write data to a member of the ensemble.
For examples that show these interactions with an ensemble of measured data on disk, see:
File Ensemble Datastore With Measured Data
File Ensemble Datastore Using Data in Text Files
Ensembles in Predictive Maintenance Toolbox are a specialized kind of MATLAB datastore (see Getting Started with Datastore (MATLAB)). The read and writeToLastMemberRead commands have behavior that is specific to ensemble datastores. Additionally, the following MATLAB datastore commands work with ensemble datastores the same as they do with other MATLAB datastores.
hasdata — Determine whether an ensemble datastore has members that have not yet been read.
reset — Restore an ensemble datastore to the state where no members have yet been read. In this state, there is no current member. Use this command to reread data you have already read from an ensemble.
tall — Convert ensemble datastore to tall table. (See Tall Arrays (MATLAB)).
progress — Determine what percentage of an ensemble datastore has been read.
partition — Partition an ensemble datastore into multiple ensemble datastores for parallel computing. (For ensemble datastores, use the partition(ds,n,index) syntax.)
numpartitions — Determine number of datastore partitions.
By default, the read command returns data from one ensemble member at a time. To process data from more than one ensemble member at a time, set the ReadSize of the ensemble datastore object to a value greater than 1. For instance, if you set ReadSize to 3, then each call to read returns a table with three rows, and designates three ensemble members as last member read. For details, see the fileEnsembleDatastore and simulationEnsembleDatastore reference pages.
Some functions, such as many statistical analysis functions, can operate on data in tall tables, which let you work with out-of-memory data that is backed by a datastore. You can convert data from an ensemble datastore into a tall table for use with such analysis commands using the tall command.
When working with large ensemble data, such as long time-series signals, you typically process them member-by-member in the ensemble using read and writeToLastMemberRead. You process the data to compute some feature of the data that can serve as a useful condition indicator for that ensemble member.
Typically, your condition indicator is a scalar value or some other value that takes up less space in memory than the original unprocessed signal. Thus, once you have written such values to your datastore, you can use tall and gather to extract the condition indicators into memory for further statistical processing, such as training a classifier.
For example, suppose that each member of your ensemble contains time-series vibration data. For each member, you read the ensemble data and compute a condition indicator that is a scalar value derived from a signal-analysis process. You write the derived value back to the member. Suppose that the derived value is in an ensemble variable called Indicator and a label containing information about the ensemble member (such as a fault condition) is in a variable called Label. To perform further analysis on the ensemble, you can read the condition indicator and label into memory, without reading in the larger vibration data. To do so, set the SelectedVariables property of the ensemble to the variables you want to read. Then use tall to create a tall table of the selected variables, and gather to read the values into memory.
ensemble.SelectedVariables = ["Indicator","Label"];
featureTable = tall(ensemble);
featureTable = gather(featureTable);
The resulting variable featureTable is an ordinary table residing in the MATLAB workspace. You can process it with any function that supports the MATLAB table data type.
For examples that illustrate the use of tall and gather to manipulate ensemble data for predictive maintenance analysis, see:
Rolling Element Bearing Fault Diagnosis
Using Simulink to Generate Fault Data
After organizing your data in an ensemble, the next step in predictive maintenance algorithm design is to preprocess the data to clean or transform it. Then you process the data further to extract condition indicators, which are data features that you can use to distinguish healthy from faulty operation. For more information, see:
Data Preprocessing for Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance
Condition Indicators for Monitoring, Fault Detection, and Prediction
fileEnsembleDatastore | generateSimulationEnsemble | read | simulationEnsembleDatastore
Generate and Use Simulated Data Ensemble
Organize System Data for Diagnostic Feature Designer
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Campaign group calls on Walkers to change to recyclable crisp packets
THE UK’s biggest crisp brand, Walkers, which has a manufacturing site in Skelmersdale, came under pressure this week to explain why it is helping to fuel plastic waste pollution by producing more than 7,000 non-recyclable crisp packets every minute.
Campaign group 38 Degrees was due to present a 290,000-name petition yesterday (Tuesday, August 7) to Walkers’ parent company PepsiCo calling for them and other companies to stop using plastic packaging for their crisp packaging.
38 Degrees say they want to see the packets made from recycled products or preferably non-plastic environmentally-friendly material.
The petition which was started by Geraint Ashcroft of Cardiff who met with senior executives from PepsiCo, states: “We call upon Walkers and other manufacturers to change the materials for their packets to one which is recyclable or even more preferably a non-plastic environmentally friendly material.
“Currently the majority of crisp packets in the UK and Worldwide are not recyclable so they have to go to landfill. As a nation the UK alone consumes approximately six billion packets a year. Imagine what the figure would be for Europe or worldwide. That's an awful lot of landfill and poison for the environment.
“Crisp packets have been found intact after 33 years. Imagine during that time the effect on wildlife and the environment.
“At today’s consumption rate in 33 years time there will be 200 billion crisp packets either sent to landfill or polluting our oceans. Many will be ingested by animals, fish or birds leading to a slow lingering death.”
Brands produced at the company’s Skelmersdale site in Pennine Place, near to the M58 motorway in West Pimbo include Walkers crisps, Monster Munch, Walkers Baked and Snack a Jacks.
A PepsiCo spokesperson said: “We are committed to achieving 100% recyclable, compostable or biodegradable packaging by 2025.
“We have a number of initiatives in place to reduce the amount of packaging we use and at the same time we’re examining the use of different packaging materials, both plant and paper-based.
“We are also investing in research and development to explore options to improve the recyclability of our packs. We don’t have all the answers yet, which is why we’re collaborating with a number of leaders in this area to learn and share the latest science and practical solutions.”
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Robin Katcher
Robin Katcher strengthens organizations, leaders, and networks on the front lines of social change. Her deep experience in social justice movements – as an organizer, educator, legislative advocate, and board member – informs her rigorous approach to building powerful organizations, leaders, and networks.
Robin joined Management Asssistance Group (MAG; now Change Elemental) in 1999 and has held various roles during her tenure including Program Associate, Senior Consultant, and Deputy Director. She also served as Managing Director from 2010-2014. In 2015, Robin assumed a new role at Change Elemental as a Senior Program Advisor and Associate Consultant. In this new role, she works on programs like the Change Elemental Lab and continues to work with our clients.
Robin has consulted with hundreds of leaders, organizations, and networks including: American Civil Liberties Union; Land Trust Alliance; Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights; National Network of Abortion Funds; US Action; Diverse Elders Coalition; Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation’s College Ready Communities Initiative; Equally Blessed Coalition; Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues; Hyde Working Group; Alliance for Children and Families; Citizen Action Wisconsin; Hope House; and Equality Maryland.
Robin has spearheaded Change Elemental’s work supporting and transforming social justice efforts to more effectively operate at the organizational level as well as at the leadership and network level in order to help build broad, long-term political power. She has led on the development of the Network Leadership Innovation Lab, a program of dialogue, analysis, and active learning to stimulate innovative thinking and identify ways to support leaders who operate at the intersection of organizations and networks.
Robin has also conducted important research on the role of networks in building strong social movements, published in Nonprofit Quarterly as “Unstill Waters: The Fluid Role of Networks in Social Movements.” She also co-authored Toward ‘Complex Adaptive Philanthropy’: Preliminary Learnings from the Network Leadership Innovation Lab and she is the lead author on many of Change Elemental’s other publications
Before joining Change Elemental, Robin held a variety of leadership positions across a range of social justice issues. She was the Legislative Director at the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence and a trainer for a Gill Foundation capacity building program for LGBTQ community organizations. She has served as a Founding Board Member for Jews United for Justice; Board Member of Bet Mishpachah (a synagogue serving the LGBTQ community); volunteer sex health educator for Whitman-Walker Clinic; and community ally of HERE Local 27, the DC parking lot attendants union.
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Research article | Open | Published: 09 November 2017
Coinfection of intestinal schistosomiasis and malaria and association with haemoglobin levels and nutritional status in school children in Mara region, Northwestern Tanzania: a cross-sectional exploratory study
Safari M. Kinung’hi ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0001-8902-03121,
Humphrey D. Mazigo2,
David W. Dunne3,
Stella Kepha4,
Godfrey Kaatano1,
Coleman Kishamawe1,
Samuel Ndokeji1,
Teckla Angelo1 &
Fred Nuwaha5
BMC Research Notesvolume 10, Article number: 583 (2017) | Download Citation
Schistosomiasis represents a major public health problem in Tanzania despite ongoing national control efforts. This study examined whether intestinal schistosomiasis is associated with malaria and assessed the contribution of intestinal schistosomiasis and malaria on anaemia and undernutrition in school children in Mara region, North-western Tanzania.
Stool samples were collected from each of 928 school children randomly selected from 5 schools and examined for intestinal schistosomiasis using the Kato Katz method. Finger prick blood samples were collected and examined for malaria parasites and haemoglobin concentrations using the Giemsa stain and Haemocue methods, respectively. Nutritional status was assessed by taking anthropometric measurements.
The overall prevalence and infection intensity of S. mansoni was 85.6% (794/928) and 192 (100–278), respectively. The prevalence of malaria was 27.4% (254/928) with significant differences among villages (χ2 = 96.11, p < 0.001). The prevalence of anaemia was 42.3% (392/928) with significant differences among villages (χ2 = 39.61, p < 0.001). The prevalence of stunting, thinness and underweight was 21, 6.8 and 1.3%, respectively. Stunting varied significantly by sex (χ2 = 267.8, p < 0.001), age group (χ2 = 96.4, p < 0.001) and by village (χ2 = 20.5, p < 0.001). Out of the 825 infected children, 217 (26.4%) had multiple parasite infections (two to three parasites). The prevalence of co-infections occurred more frequently in boys than in girls (χ 2 = 21.65, p = 0.010). Mean haemoglobin concentrations for co-infected children was significantly lower than that of children not co-infected (115.2 vs 119.6; t = 0.01, p = 0.002). Co-infected children were more likely to be stunted than children who were not co-infected (χ2 = 11.6, p = 0.003). On multivariate analysis, age group, village of residence and severe anaemia were significant predictors of stunting after adjusting for sex and infection status.
Intestinal schistosomiasis and malaria are prevalent in Mara region. Coinfections of these parasites as well as chronic undernutrition were also common. We recommend Mara region to be included in national schistosomiasis control programmes.
Schistosomiasis represents a major public health problem globally [1,2,3,4]. Of the world’s 207 million estimated cases of schistosomiasis, more than 90% occur in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) [3]. In Tanzania both intestinal schistosomiasis (caused by Schistosoma mansoni), and urogenital schistosomiasis (caused by Schistosoma haematobium) are prevalent particularly in school age children, adolescents and in fishing communities living along the shores of Lake Victoria where prevalence of infection higher than 90% are common [5, 6]. The country is ranked second in terms of burden of schistosomiasis in sub-Saharan Africa, the first being Nigeria [3]. Malaria caused by P. falciparum also occurs throughout the country [7, 8]. Mara region, on the Northwestern part of Tanzania has long been considered a high transmission area for both schistosomiasis and malaria due to its geographical location in the Lake Victoria basin which is highly endemic for both diseases [6, 9, 10]. As a result of geographical overlap between schistosomiasis and malaria, coinfections of these parasites are common which results into various forms of associations, exacerbated health consequences and co-morbidities [11,12,13,14,15]. Evidence from epidemiological studies have indicated that individuals co-infected with more than one parasite species have increased susceptibility to other infections [16,17,18,19] and at a risk of developing frequent and more severe disease due to interactions among the infecting parasite species [11, 16, 17, 20,21,22,23]. Anaemia and undernutrition are among the most common conditions observed in many field studies in sub-Saharan Africa, Tanzania inclusive, and parasitic infections are among major causes [10, 24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31]. Mechanisms through which parasitic infections cause anaemia and undernutrition include damage of intestinal mucosa which in turn result into impaired digestion and absorption of nutrients [30,31,32], direct destruction and/or intestinal blood loss [33,34,35,36], interference with processes leading to production of blood cells in the bone marrow [30] and impaired immune development [37,38,39]. In school aged children, health consequences associated with parasitic infections include suboptimal physical development and reduced learning and school achievements [11, 30, 31]. Despite the recognition of parasitic infections as important causes of anaemia and undernutrition in human populations in endemic countries, their combined effect on human health has not being thoroughly investigated [26, 40, 41]. More research is therefore needed to gain a better understanding of the burden of co-infections, describe their combined health consequences on affected populations and define their implication on disease control strategies [42, 43]. The current study examined whether infection with intestinal schistosomiasis is associated with malaria infection and assessed the contribution of intestinal schistosomiasis and malaria on anaemia and undernutrition in school children in Mara region, North-western Tanzania.
Study area and population
The study was conducted during the dry season (September) of the year 2013, in Mara region, Northwestern Tanzania. Mara region lies between latitudes 1°0′ and 2°31′ South of the Equator and between longitudes 33°1′ and 35°15′ east of Greenwich meridian. The region has six districts namely Serengeti, Tarime, Bunda, Musoma, Butiama and Rorya. The region lies within the Lake Victoria basin and has a maximum temperature of 29.3 °C and a minimum temperature of 27.7 °C while the average temperature is 28.5 °C. The region has bimodal rainfall pattern with short rainfall period between September and January and long rainfall period between February to June each year. Average annual rainfall varies from 1250 to 2000 mm. The predominant ethnic groups in the region include the Kurya, Simbiti, Luo and Jita among others who practise subsistence farming (animal husbandry and crops) and fishing in Lake Victoria [44]. Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminth infections rank number five as the most common causes of morbidity in the region after malaria, upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), diarrhoeas and pneumonias in that order [45]. Two districts of Rorya and Butiama both lying along the Eastern shores of the Lake Victoria were purposively selected for this study because their land mass borders the eastern shores of Lake Victoria and haven’t been involved in larger scale public health interventions targeting schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminth infections. The population of Rorya and Butiama districts is 265,241 and 241,732, respectively [45]. From the two districts, a total of five villages were conveniently selected from among villages closely located along the lake shore. Selection was based on easy of accessibility and support from teachers, village leaders and parents. For Rorya district three villages were selected namely Sota, Busanga, and Kibuyi. For Butiama district two villages were selected namely Mwiringo and Bwai (Fig. 1).
(Adapted from google: https://www.google.com/search?q=tanzania+maps)
Map of Tanzania showing Rorya and Butiama districts and the study villages in each district
Each of the selected villages had at least one primary school. The mean school enrolment rate was 840 (range 590–1289). From each selected village, school children were selected and included in the study. Based on World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations [32], in order to evaluate for prevalence and intensity of helminth infections, a sample size of about 200 school children was required for each participating village.
Study design, sampling procedures, inclusion and exclusion criteria
The study was a cross-sectional exploratory parasitological survey utilizing quantitative data collection methods. School children were selected from grades 1–6 whereby about 30–35 children were selected from each grade using systematic random sampling procedure while balancing for age and sex. Briefly, children in each grade were requested to stand in two lines, one for boys and one for girls and they were counted. For each sex, the sampling interval was calculated by dividing the total number of children in the line with the number of children to be examined. After obtaining a starting point, children were sampled according to the sampling interval until the required number of children for each sex in each grade was obtained. Children in grade seven were not included because they were about to do their final national examinations and hence it was decided not to disturb them. The inclusion criteria were: Being school children (age 6–15 years) living in the selected villages for at least 1 year. In addition, selected children were those who provided informed accent and informed consent from their parents or guardians. Exclusion criteria were: Children who had stayed in the village for less than 1 year, children who did not provide informed accent and informed parental/guardian consent.
Data collection methods
Parasitological examination for schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminth infections and malaria
From all selected school children, two stool samples were collected on two consecutive days from which four Kato Katz thick smears were prepared and examined for intestinal schistosomiasis and other helminth infections. Microscopic examination was performed by well trained and experienced laboratory technicians. Examination for hookworm infections was performed within 1 h of smear preparation while examination for S. mansoni, Ascaris lumbricoides and trichuris trichiura was performed at least 24 h after smear preparation. S. mansoni infections was classified as light (epg < 100), moderate (epg 100–399) and heavy (epg ≥ 400). About 10 mL of urine samples were also collected from the same participants and examined for urinary schistosomiasis using the urine filtration method. In addition, fingerpick blood was collected and examined for malaria parasitaemia and haemoglobin concentrations using the Giemsa stain and HemoCue methods, respectively. The number of malaria parasites per µL of blood was calculated assuming 8000 white blood cells/µL of blood. The number of malaria parasites was counted per 200 WBC and transformed into malaria parasite density by multiplying by a factor of 40. Malaria parasite density was classified as low (< 5000 parasites/µL of blood) and high (≥ 5000 parasites/µL of blood). A blood slide was considered negative if no parasites were observed after counting 100 fields. Anaemia was defined according to WHO guidelines and adjusted for age and sex [46]. Nutritional status was determined by taking anthropometric measurements i.e. weight (measured using a digital weight scale to the nearest 0.1 kg) and height (measured using a portable height pole to the nearest 0.1 cm). Age was obtained from school registers and recorded in years.
Data management and analysis
All data collected was managed by the data management unit of the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Mwanza centre. Data were double entered into the Census and Survey Processing System (CSPro) software (US Census Bureau, USA) and analyzed using STATA Version 12 (STATA Corp., Texas, USA). Infection intensities (of positive samples only) were calculated as geometric mean of parasites per microlitre of blood for P. falciparum and geometric mean of eggs per gram of faeces for S. mansoni, hookworms, Ascaris lumbricoides and trichuris trichiura. For S. haematobium infection, infection intensity was calculated as geometric mean eggs/10 mL of urine. Nutritional status was expressed as stunting (height-for-age) and wasting [body mass index (BMI)-for-age] and underweight (weight for age). Data on nutritional status was analysed by converting anthropometric measurements into height-for-age Z scores (HAZ) and body mass index (BMI) Z scores (BAZ) and weight for age Z scores (WAZ) using WHO guidelines (Anthro Plus version 1.0.4). Children whose HAZ, BAZ and WAZ fell below 2 standard deviations were considered thin, stunted or wasted, respectively. The student’s t test and one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to compare geometric mean parasite counts and mean haemoglobin concentrations between groups where two or more than two groups were compared, respectively. The Chi square test was used to compare proportions (prevalence) of S. mansoni infection, malaria infection and prevalence of anaemia between villages and other socio-demographic characteristics. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to assess for predictors of anaemia and undernutrition (stunting). The model for anaemia was adjusted for age, sex, village of residence and co-infection status while the model for stunting was adjusted for sex and co-infection status. The Hosmer–Lemeshow (HL) test for goodness of fit (GOF) was used to test for goodness of fit for the multivariate logistic regression models for anaemia and stunting. All graphs were drawn using MS excel. Tests were considered statistically significant at p < 0.05.
A total of 928 (93.3%) children had complete parasitological and anthropometric data and were included in this analysis. The distribution of the 928 children with respect to the five villages was: Sota (n = 179), Busanga (n = 183), Kibuyi (n = 171), Bwai (n = 196) and Mwiringo (n = 199). Boys were 445 (47.9%). Median age was 11 years (range 6–15 years). The overall baseline and demographic characteristics of the studied population are shown in Table 1.
Table 1 Description of the baseline and demographic characteristics of the studied population by village (n = 928)
Prevalence and infection intensity of intestinal schistosomiasis and other helminth infections
Out of the 928 children with complete information 825 (88.9%) were infected by at least one of the parasites S. mansoni, S. haematobium, hookworm, Trichuris trichiura, Ascaris lumbricoides and malaria. The prevalence of each parasite species was as follows: S. mansoni (85.6%, range 63.3%–96.9%), S. haematobium (0.8%, range 0%–2.3%), hookworm (4.3%, range 0%–9.3%), T. trichiura (0.2%, range 0%–0.5%) and A. lumbricoides (0.6%, range 0%–3.4). The infection intensities (with 95% confidence intervals) of each parasite species was as follows: S. mansoni (192, 100–278), S. haematobium (11, 4–42), hookworm (105, 57–248), T. trichiura (24, 6–48) and A. lumbricoides (498, 87–2856). Out of the 928 school children with complete parasitological data for S. mansoni infection, 251 (27%) had light infections, 296 (31.9%) had moderate infections and 247 (26.6%) had heavy infections. Intestinal schistosomiasis was more prevalent in all villages while infections with other helminth species occurred at very low levels.
The prevalence and infection intensity of S. mansoni in school children varied significantly from village to village and among age groups (p < 0.001) (Table 1). However, there was no significant variation in prevalence and infection intensity between sexes (p > 0.05).
Prevalence of malaria and anaemia and associations with S. mansoni infection
The prevalence of malaria in school children was 27.4% (254/928) (range 4.6-49.2%) out of whom 6.1% had heavy infections (≥ 5000/µL of blood). The prevalence of malaria varied significantly among villages (χ2 = 96.11, p < 0.001) and between sexes (χ2 = 11.28, p < 0.01). There was no significant differences in malaria prevalence between age groups (χ2 = 0.2690, p = 0.874). Mean malaria parasite density was 1086.7 (899.6–1312.5) with significant differences among villages. The prevalence of anaemia was 42.3% (392/928) (range 29.7–53.6%) with significant differences among villages (Table 1). The prevalence of severe anaemia was 3.1% (29/928). The prevalence of anaemia did not differ significantly between sexes or between age groups (p > 0.05). Mean haemoglobin concentration was 118.8 (117.6–120.0) with significant differences among villages (F = 17.2, p < 0.001). The prevalence of anaemia was higher among children with malaria infection (χ2 = 8.77, p = 0.012) and those with S. mansoni infection (χ2 = 13.0, p < 0.01) than in children without these infections.
Children with malaria infection had lower mean haemoglobin levels compared to un-infected children. Haemoglobin concentrations decreased significantly with increasing malaria parasite density (F = 4.98, p < 0.01) (Fig. 2).
Association between haemoglobin levels and malaria parasite density in school children (n = 928)
Children with S. mansoni infection had lower mean haemoglobin levels compared to un-infected children (Fig. 3). Haemoglobin concentrations decreased with increasing S. mansoni infection intensity. However, this effect was not statistically significant (F = 2.14, p = 0.093) (Fig. 3). On multivariate logistic regression analysis and adjusting for possible confounders, malaria parasite density and S. mansoni infection intensity remained to be significant predictors of anaemia. For malaria parasite density, this effect was more marked for children with low malaria parasite density who were 1.6 times more likely to be anaemic compared to un-infected children and this effect was statistically significant (p = 0.003) (Table 2). For S. mansoni infection intensity, this effect increased with increasing infection intensity whereby children with moderate to heavy infection intensity were about 2.0 times more likely to be anaemic compared to un-infected children and this effect was statistically significant (p < 0.01) (Table 2).
Association between haemoglobin levels and S. mansoni infection intensity in school children (n = 928)
Table 2 Multivariate logistic regression analysis of predictors of anaemia in school children in the studied population (n = 928)
Prevalence of co-infections and association with anaemia and undernutrition
Out of the 825 infected children, 608 (73.6%) had single parasite infections while the rest 217 (26.4%) had multiple parasite infections (two to three parasites). The most common single parasite infection was S. mansoni (67.7%) followed by P. falciparum malaria (5.2%) and hookworm (0.6%). The most common multiple parasite infection was that of P. falciparum and S. mansoni which accounted to 88.4% of all co-infections. Out of the 254 children who were infected with P. falciparum, 208 (81.9%) were concurrently infected with S. mansoni. However, there was no significant association between S. mansoni and P. falciparum infections (χ 2 = 3.81, p = 0.051). Other parasite pairs occurred less frequently and included S. mansoni and hookworm (1.9%), S. mansoni and S. haematobium (0.6%) and hookworm and malaria (0.4%). The prevalence of co-infections occurred more frequently in boys than in girls (χ 2 = 21.65, p = 0.010). Mean haemoglobin concentrations for children who were co-infected with more than one parasite was 115.2 (112.7–117.5) and was significantly lower than mean haemoglobin concentrations for children who were not co-infected (119.6, 95% CI 118.1–121.0) (t = 0.01, p = 0.002). Surprisingly, the prevalence of severe anaemia was significantly higher in children with single parasite infection than in children with more than one parasite infection (χ 2 = 18.36, p < 0.01). The prevalence of stunting, thinness and underweight was 21, 6.8 and 1.3%, respectively. On bivariate analysis, stunting varied significantly by sex (χ2 = 267.8, p < 0.001), age group (χ2 = 96.4, p < 0.001) and by village (χ2 = 20.5, p < 0.001) whereby boys were more likely to be stunted than girls and older children (13–16 years) were more likely to be stunted than young children. Further, co-infected children were more likely to be stunted, than children who were not coinfected (χ2 = 11.6, p = 0.003). Anaemic children tended to be stunted but this relationship did not reach statistical significance (χ2 = 2.48, 0.290). On multivariate logistic regression analysis, only age group, village of residence and severe anaemia remained to be significant predictors of stunting after adjusting for sex and co-infection status. Compared to children in the age group of 6–8 years, children in the age group of 9–12 years were 12.3 times more likely to be stunted while children in the age group of 13–15 years were 23.7 times more likely to be stunted (Table 3). Children with severe anaemia were about 17.2 times more likely to be stunted compared to normal (non-anaemic) children (Table 3).
Table 3 Multivariate logistic regression analysis of predictors of stunting, in school children in the studied population (n = 928)
The Hosmer–Lemeshow (HL) test for goodness of fit (GOF) showed that the multivariate logistic regression models for anaemia (Table 2) and stunting (Table 3) were a good fit (HL χ2 = 11.09, df = 8, p = 0.196) and (HL χ2 = 2.54, df = 8, p = 0.959), respectively. On the other hand, thinness was significantly associated with sex, age group and malaria infection. Boys were more likely to be thin than girls (χ2 = 73.36, p < 0.001) whereas older children were more likely to be thin than young children (χ2 = 24.10, p < 0.001) and malaria infected children were more likely to be thin than those not infected (χ2 = 3.91, p = 0.048). However, on multivariate analysis, only age group remained to be a significant predictor of thinness after adjusting for sex, village of residence and infection status (OR = 6.98, p < 0.001).
This research article reports findings of a cross-sectional exploratory study conducted in school children in five villages of Mara region, North-western Tanzania, an under researched area for schistosomiasis and other parasitic infections. The findings show that intestinal schistosomiasis is highly prevalent in school children in the study villages. All villages surveyed had a prevalence of infection above the WHO threshold of 50% for high transmission [47] indicating that Mara region is a high transmission area for intestinal schistosomiasis. As expected, both the prevalence and infection intensity was high in school children indicating that the risk of infection was also high for the rest of the population. These observations are consistent with previous studies conducted in other areas of the lake Victoria basin where high prevalence of S. mansoni was reported [10, 15, 48, 49] and highlights the importance of directing control efforts to the entire community. The prevalence of hookworm and other helminth infections Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura was very low also in line with previous studies [10, 15, 50]. Reasons for this are unknown but previous studies have suggested environmental factors such as soil types, temperature and humidity which influence survival of infective larvae [6, 9]. The prevalence of S. haematobium was very low probably due to the fact that the study was conducted in villages along the shore line where S. haematobium transmission rarely occurs [10, 15, 51]. The prevalence and infection intensity of intestinal schistosomiasis varied by age, being more prevalent in older school children than young children which is a normal pattern reflecting water contact behaviour and susceptibility to infection in relation to age and acquisition of natural immunity [52,53,54]. Further, the prevalence and infection intensity varied from village to village probably due to the focal nature of the disease depending on availability of infected snail intermediate hosts and hence varying patterns of exposure to water contaminated by schistosome cercariae. Contrary to what is already established [10, 55,56,57,58,59], for all age groups, sex of participants was not found to be associated with the risk of schistosomiasis by this study implying that the risk of infection in the studied population did not differ between boys and girls. The reason for this observation was not clear but it could be due to the fact that water contact patterns and hence the risk of infection did not differ significantly by sex. Malaria was also prevalent in all study villages and substantial level of co-infections existed between intestinal schistosomiasis and malaria. It is not surprising that high prevalence of anaemia was observed in the study villages and was significantly associated with high infection levels of the two parasites P. falciparum and S. mansoni as previously reported by other studies [10, 15, 48]. Although the etiology of anaemia is always multifactorial, this study has provided further evidence that parasitic infections are frequently associated with anaemia as it has been observed by previous studies [10, 15, 48, 55, 60]. The observed variations in the prevalence of anaemia between the current study and previous studies could be explained by changing pattern of both levels of anaemia and of helminth infections. Another possible explanation could be due to differences in age distribution of children who participated in the different studies. Contrary to intestinal schistosomiasis where anaemia was associated with heavy parasite loads, participants with low level of malaria parasitaemia were more likely to be anaemic compared to those with high level of malaria parasitaemia showing the importance of low level parasitaemia as a predictor of anaemia. Ezeamama et al. made a similar observation whereby children with low levels of parasite infections were more likely to be severely anaemic compared to uninfected children. Low levels of parasite loads represent chronic parasite infections which may play a major role in clinical morbidity [40]. Apart from acting concurrently as the major predictors of anaemia, S. mansoni and P. falciparum infections were found to be not associated with each other in this study, contrary to findings of other studies [17, 60, 61] which observed positive associations between the two parasites and attributed the observed associations to immunological interactions. Stunting was the most prevalent form of undernutrition reflecting the magnitude of chronic undernutrition and impaired childhood development in the studied population. Previous similar studies in East Africa [10, 14, 36] also observed high levels of undernutrition and attributed these to chronic parasitic infections and anaemia. The other two forms of undernutrition thinness and underweight occurred less frequently also in line with previous studies [26], indicating that they are of no public health significance in the studied population. Stunting was significantly associated with age and severe anaemia probably due to the fact that older children have been exposed to chronic undernutrition for a longer time period compared to younger children. The same could be the case for anaemia whereby anaemic children could be more exposed to chronic undernutrition and infections compared to non-anaemic children. This observation is in line with findings of other studies [26, 38, 62, 63], but needs further investigation. On the other hand, stunting varied significantly from village to village indicating the importance of micro-geographical variations from one village to the next. This study did not observe a significant association of single or multiple parasitic infections and undernutrition. Although an association between single and multiple parasite infections and undernutrition have being reported by other studies [14, 63], this association remains unclear as other studies report no association [26, 27, 64]. The lack of association between single and multiple parasitic infections and undernutrition in this study could probably be due to presence of other factors such as socio-economic status and other infections which might be associated with chronic undernutrition and hence they acted as confounders. The lack of information on these factors was a limitation of the current study which makes it difficult to draw firm conclusions from observed findings. The cross-sectional design of the study was another limitation as this also does not allow firm conclusions on causation to be made.
From these findings, it could be concluded that high transmission of intestinal schistosomiasis and malaria occurs in Mara region like other regions in the Lake Victoria basin. Co-infections of intestinal schistosomiasis with malaria as well as chronic undernutrition in the form of stunting was also common. Associations between the two parasite infections with anaemia and chronic undernutrition were observed. In view of these findings, Mara region needs to be included in national schistosomiasis and other larger scale parasitic disease control interventions.
BAZ:
body mass index for age Z scores
CSPro:
census and survey processing system software
EPG:
eggs per gram of faeces
HAZ:
height for age Z scores
LZIRB:
Lake Zone Institutional Review Board
MRCC:
Medical Research Coordinating Committee
NIMR:
National Institute for Medical Research
soil transmitted helminth infections
SSA:
WAZ:
weight for age Z scores
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SMK, HDM, DWD, FN, GK, TA and SN contributed to the design of the study. SMK and HDM supervised enrolment of children into the study, field data collection and data entry. SMK performed data analysis and drafted the manuscript. CK supervised data entry and contributed to data analysis. SK and FN contributed to data analysis and critically reviewed the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
We acknowledge the logistic support rendered to the project by the management, NIMR-Mwanza Centre. We thank the District Medical Officers (DMOs) for Rorya and Butima districts for support during preparations and implementation of this study. Last but not least, we thank the teachers, community leaders and all participants for their cooperation during field data collection.
The authors declare that data supporting this publication will not be shared immediately but will be available to the scientific community upon request at the data management unit of the national institute for medical research (NIMR), Mwanza Centre, Tanzania.
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The study was approved by the Lake Zone Institutional Review Board (LZIRB), housed at the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Mwanza Centre and was conducted following the principles outlined in the declaration of Helsinki. Before study procedures were carried out, written informed assent and consent for children to participate in the study was sought from children and parents or legal guardians, respectively. Study identification numbers were used in place of participant’s names and information collected was kept confidential. All children who were diagnosed with any of the parasites S. mansoni, S. haematobium, soil-transmitted helminthiasis and P. falciparum and those found with ailments not targeted by the project were treated by the project free of charge according to national guidelines.
This work was funded by the Training Health Researchers into Vocational Excellence in East Africa (THRiVE) network Grant Number 087540 awarded to SMK, funded by the Wellcome Trust. The contents reported in this paper are however the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the funding agency.
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Posts tagged ‘Melissa Ow’
Star crazy in Singapore as Michelin comes to town
The Michelin Guide Singapore will launch on July 21st 2016
Gastro tourists may want to book flights to Singapore from mid July 2016. A Singapore edition of the hallowed restaurant guide, Michelin, will be published on July 21st and announced at a ceremony open to the public for the first time.
The revered little red book began life in France in 1900 as a hotel and restaurant guide for motorists – hence the link with a tyre company. A century later, chefs vie for one, two or – the pinnacle – three Michelin stars and foodies flock to the restaurants that have them.
Originally focused on Europe, there are now 25 guides across the world including New York, San Francisco, Tokyo and Hong Kong.
Michael Ellis, international director of the Michelin Guides
A Michelin star, or three, all but guarantees an increase in customers for restaurants. “There are tourists who plan their entire vacations around where they are going to eat and I think we play a strong role in that,” says Michael Ellis, international director of the Michelin Guides. He adds that Michelin is often solicited by governments to launch in their cities, a sure sign of how important the guide is perceived in driving tourism.
“We think it will put Singapore’s restaurants on a worldwide platform and help draw more visitors,” confirms Melissa Ow, deputy chief executive of Singapore Tourism Board. So the country can expect a flurry of foodie tourists and elite business travellers as well as curious locals.
“In a place like this, with so much visibility to restaurants and such a hungry community of foodies it will have an impact,” says Ivan Brehm, head chef at top Singapore restaurant, Bacchanalia and an alumnus of the three Michelin starred Fat Duck in the UK.
A dish at Bacchanalia, Singapore
Chef Ivan Brehm at Bacchanalia Singapore
“I also think a Michelin Guide will help level things out. A lot of restaurants in Singapore survive for factors other than their food and to have someone objective evaluating things like consistency, taste, creativity, outside of an establishment’s marketing efforts and wagyu usage seems refreshing,” says Brehm.
Hopefully that will discourage the gimmicky themes and over reliance on super premium ingredients in the city-state.
With its heritage in classic French cooking, Michelin has been criticized by the foodie community in Hong Kong for not understanding the local cuisine (among other things previously written about by Chopstix). In Singapore it faces a diverse mix of Chinese, Malaysian, Peranakan (a mix of Chinese and Malay) and Indonesian food as well as restaurants by internationally famous chefs including the much Michelin starred Joel Robuchon who has two restaurants at RW Sentosa, a partner of the Michelin Guide Singapore.
A dish at Joel Robuchon Singapore
“It’s the same in Tokyo as well as Hong Kong,” says restaurateur Loh Lik Peng, the backer behind acclaimed chefs Dave Pynt, Jason Atherton (a Gordon Ramsay protogee) and Andre Chiang’s restaurants in Singapore. “I’m not really sure what the reviewers from France will make of our local restaurants and sze char [‘cook and fry’] street food.” [UPDATE: Jason Atherton has since parted ways with Loh Lik Peng restaurants in Singapore]
In the latest Hong Kong guide, Michelin has included a section on street food. With hawker stalls being so prevalent in the Lion City they may well do the same for Singapore.
“We don’t try to second guess our inspectors but with the hawker food scene being so vibrant here I would be surprised if it didn’t feature strongly in the guide,” says Ellis who admits to being a fan of local signature dish, Chilli Crab.
Street food experts though question how hawker fare can be assessed by international inspectors. And fine dining chef Brehm says: “Michelin should, in my opinion, stay clear from the coffee shop and hawker stall culture. These run deep in the make up of Singaporean society and any unnecessary polemic could undermine the guide’s overall relevance.”
Are you sure this is a good idea? – Michelin will launch a Singapore guide in 2016
Previously, its been mooted, the Michelin Guide has not launched in Singapore because the market was not big enough. Peng believes it’s still a relatively small pool: “I think [the Michelin inspectors] will need to ensure the right quality to maintain credibility so the top end restaurants able to command three stars might be a small number.”
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The Democratic Peoples Republic of Malton
Strength is in Unity
Crooketon
Official Language(s)
(4,240 days old)
Government Type
Statistics as of 20/09/2007
240 civilians
194 Soldiers soldiers
Literacy Rate
Rouble
Nation Strength
Nation Rank
Ranked #28,367 of 31,012 Nations (91.5%) of 5,242
Native Resources
Coal and Spices
Connected Resources
Coal, Gems, Iron, Spices, Water, Wine
The Democratic Peoples Republic of Malton is state with citizens primarily of Caucasian ethnicity whose religion is Mixed. It is a backwards nation when it comes to technology and many refer to it unkindly as a 'Third World Nation'. Its citizens pay moderately high tax rates and they are somewhat unhappy in their work environments as a result. The citizens of Republic of Malton work diligently to produce Spices and Coal as tradable resources for their nation. It is a mostly neutral country when it comes to foreign affairs. It will usually only attack another nation if attacked first. It believes nuclear weapons are necessary for the security of its people. The military of Republic of Malton has been positioned at all border crossings and is arresting all drug traffickers. Republic of Malton allows its citizens to protest their government but uses a strong police force to monitor things and arrest lawbreakers. It's borders are closed to all forms of immigration. Republic of Malton detains individuals who participate in the slanderous comments about the government. The government gives foreign aid when it can, but looks to take care of its own people first. The government of Republic of Malton will trade with any other country regardless of ethical consequences.
State symbols Edit
Anthem Edit
The anthem is The Internationale , which is a famous socialist, anarchist, communist, and social democratic anthem and one of the most widely recognized songs in the world.
Government and politics Edit
[discuss] – [edit]
Summary of the 4 June 2006 Grand and General Council of Maltonese election results
Communist Party of Malton 7,257 32.92% 21
Democratic Christian Party of Malton 7,017 31.83% 20
Party of Socialists and Democrats 2,657 12.05% 7
United Left 1,911 8.67% 5
New Socialist Party 1,194 5.42% 3
Malton People's Party 558 2.53% 1
Maltonese People 535 2.43% 1
Maltonese National Alliance 512 2.32% 1
Maltonese for Freedom 405 1.84% 1
Total valid votes (turnout: 71.8%) 22,046 60
Invalid/Blank votes 769
Total votes cast 22,815
Registered voters 31,759
Malton is a republic under a mixed semi-parliamentary semi-presidential system with separate legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The President is elected by popular vote and is the formal head of state.
The parliament, is primarily responsible for the formation of the executive branch, the Cabinet of Ministers, which is headed by the Prime Minister.
Laws, acts of the parliament and the cabinet, presidential decrees, may be abrogated by the Constitutional Court of Malton, should they be found to violate the Constitution of Malton. Other normative acts are subject to judicial review. The Supreme Court of Malton is the main body in the system of courts of general jurisdiction.
Local self-government is officially guaranteed. Local councils and city mayors are popularly elected and exercise control over local budgets. The heads of regional and district administrations are appointed by the president.
Malton has a large number of political parties, many of which have tiny memberships and are unknown to the general public. The two major parties are the Communist Party of Malton (CPM) and the Democratic Christian Party of Malton (DCPM).
Due to the small size of Malton and its low population, it is difficult for any party to gain a pure majority and most of the time the government is run by a coalition.
Administrative subdivisions Edit
The system of Maltonese subdivisions reflects country's status as a unitary state (as stated in the country's constitution) with unified legal and administrative regime for each unit. Malton is subdivided into 3 provinces.
Sabastla Crooketon 1.328 m² 86
Chernoland Nixbank 950 m² 68
Zatolastian Griggs Heights 993 m² 54
Economy Edit
The Republic of Malton economy remains one of the world's last centrally planned systems. The role of market allocation is sharply limited - mainly in the rural sector where peasants sell produce from small private plots. There are almost no small businesses. despise this The Republic of Malton possesses extensive economic resources with which to build a modern economy. These include sizable deposits of coal, other minerals, and nonferrous metals. Which have developed a strong economy that is rapidly developing. The Republic of Malton is a spice-rich nation with spice and coal mining industries dominating its economy along with a large vitally important manufacturing industry which produces military equipment, automobiles and other complicated machinery.
Military Edit
The Maltonese military's official name is The Maltonese People's Army
It's also refered to as the Maltonese military or in short MPA. The Maltonese People's Armed Forces is a 86-member army. The Maltonese’s military forces is hampered by limited and outdated equipment.
Nationality Edit
Noun: Maltonese(s)
Adjective: Maltonese
Ethinticity Edit
55% Caucasian
41% Australian
2% New Zealanders
1% British
1% German
Religion Edit
93% Protestant
5% Orthodox Christian
2% Catholic
Plant & Animal life Edit
Malton has few forests which are inhabited by endangered deer, bears, foxes, rabbits and other animals. The national animal is the lynx, which frolics freely in the nation's few endangered forests.
Media Edit
The country's television audience is limited to the Sabastla province. The only television station is the state-owned TeleTMalton. Radio has a far greater reach, with 10 private radio stations. Newspapers are limited in quantity and distribution, and circulation figures are small due to transportation costs, low literacy rates of only 20%. While the constitution defends liberty of expression, the government has regularly restricted this right, and at the end of 2007 began to enact a system of prior censorship on the media.
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129 mi / 2-5 days
3
Stage-by-stage
North Coast and Bodmin Moor
Bude The Cornish Way starts at Bude, a pretty resort town with an attractive harbour – and immediately splits into two.
You can take an inland route south on more rural lanes, mildly hilly, endearingly quiet, and fairly direct; or you can follow the coastal route past cliffs and beaches. The latter has spectacular views, but the hills are truly gruelling. A fit rider on a light bike will have no hesitation in plumping for the coast; everyone else should weigh their decision (and their panniers) carefully.
It begins innocently with a quiet ride along the coast, but Widemouth Bay marks the first of three crazily steep climbs on the tiny, winding lane. The scenery is magnificent, and you’ll have plenty of time to appreciate it as you push your bike up the hills. Just tell yourself that you’re taking a morning to walk the South West Coast Path.
The inland route from Marhamchurch (above Bude) is more moderate, though far from pancake-flat. This is an isolated rural ride with few facilities: your best chance is by taking a short detour to Camelford, after the two routes have rejoined.
(12) · (31) · Globe Hotel · the edgcumbe · Beach
Bodmin Moor (18mi) By now, the coast has been left behind and moorland scenery has taken over. Bodmin Moor’s twisting, narrow lanes are as attractive as the coast route in their own way, though the road across the old airfield at Davidstow is hard work if the wind catches you in the wrong direction. To minimise visual clutter, cycle route signs are painted on the road here, so keep a close eye out and follow your map.
(5) · Countryman Hotel · Pendragon Country House · Cobbetts 81127
Bodmin (36mi) Finally the route descends to the famous Camel Trail, an off-road route which attracts thousands of novice cyclists every holiday. These first five miles are more subdued – the crowds really only throng the trail as it approaches the coast – but as ever, ride slowly past dog walkers and family groups. A fork in the trail gives you two options: left to Bodmin, or right to Wadebridge and Padstow. The main Cornish Way goes via Bodmin, but Padstow is a delightful detour both for its well-heeled daytripper vibe and the stunning waterside railway path that leads there.
Bodmin is a little down-at-heel, but has a useful supermarket and a handful of cafés where you can refuel. You might hear the occasional toot from a steam train: the Bodmin & Wenford Railway uses those lengths of trackbed that the Camel Trail hasn’t laid claim to. There’s a useful mainline railway station at Bodmin Parkway, four miles out of town on a fully signposted route (if hilly).
(1) · (9) · White Hart Inn · Westberry Hotel · Tractor Shed 42981
Eden Project (48mi) Forgotten lanes along a closely wooded valley slowly deliver you to one of the highlights of the route: the Eden Project. This space-age celebration of the natural world needs no introduction, and most Cornish Way cyclists will make time for a visit. Don’t forget to mention you arrived by bike for a discount on admission; the project appears to bear no ill-will to cyclists even though Sustrans beat them to a £50m lottery grant!
(9) · (21) · Eden's Yard Backpackers · YHA Eden Project · Liskey House
St Austell (52mi) Mid-Cornwall has an intricate network of cycle routes on former quarry railways, and you’ll see signs for the first of them here. NCN 3 continues to the warrenlike town of St Austell, an unpretentious place perhaps best known for its brewery – St Austell ales are inescapable in Cornwall.
(2) · (34) · Arches B&B · Providence Farm · Langdale House
Mevagissey (58mi) For all St Austell’s workaday qualities, Mevagissey – seven miles on, along a lovely traffic-free path – is absolutely picture perfect. This harbour village has long been sought after by London visitors, and it’s the route’s first taste of holiday Cornwall. It also marks a return to the steep coastal lanes, though mercifully, none as taxing as the Bude section. Not to worry: there’s always a St Austell pub whenever you need a rest. Portloe, right on the coast, is a particularly pleasant lunch lunch stop.
(11) · (29) · Ancient Shipbrokers · Ship inn · Ship Inn
Mining Cornwall
Truro (82mi) The route descends to the Fal estuary at King Harry Ferry, where the busy car ferry (small fee) takes you over to the west bank and a steep climb up to a secluded wooded path; you may be lucky enough to see peregrines here. Two routes are signposted, one through Truro and another which bypasses the compact cathedral city. For overnight accommodation, one enjoyable option is to take the train from Truro to Falmouth, an enjoyable harbour town with good pubs and restaurants, and B&Bs aplenty.
After Truro, the route makes great use of the mineral tramways that once served Cornish industry. Much of the first section is on the old tramway route from Perranwell to Portreath, now the shortest signposted coast-to-coast cycle route in Britain!
(4) · (14) · Mannings Hotel · Barley Sheaf Inn · Truro Cathedral Cottage
Redruth (93mi) Redruth and Camborne run into each other, former industrial towns that have yet to attract many tourists. After a brief flirtation with the busy streets around Redruth station, the route climbs to the slopes of Carn Brea for a fascinating short stretch past the old mines. (There’s a five-mile circular route here if you have time for a diversion.)
(13) · (13) · Plume of Feathers · Collins Arms · Owl House
Hayle (105mi) NCN 3 enjoys its own coast-to-coast swerve from Hayle, on the north coast, to Marazion in the south – just six miles on winding, low-lying lanes. You can stop at St Erth for an excursion by train to nearby St Ives, Cornwall’s finest resort whose narrow streets are home to art galleries, boutique clothes shops, and Cornish pasty sellers alike. Marazion is much smaller but certainly worth the half-mile detour off the route, particularly for the views across to St Michael’s Mount – the twin of Mont-St-Michel, with regular boats from the village.
(10) · (23) · Star Inn · White Hart Hotel · Cornubia Inn
Penzance (113mi) The cycle path to Penzance just ekes out a space between the beach and the Great Western Railway. Don’t be surprised if you’re overtaken by a High Speed Train completing its long trek from London Paddington – after all, it might be your transport home. The town has few ambitions to serve as a resort and is all the better for it, with many local shops and a fine range of pubs. Tie up by the station and walk up the oddly named Market Jew Street to Causeway Road, the heart of the town.
The route clings to the coast past the fine fishing village of Newlyn, where you’ll see Stevensons trawlers returning with their latest catch; you can buy direct from their shop here, or in the smaller outlet in Penzance.
(4) · (41) · Woodstock Guest House · Glencree House · Torwood House
Mousehole (117mi) An excellent coastal path carries onto Mousehole (pronounced “Mow-zull”, the first syllable rhyming with “how”). With its harbour and pubs, this is just what you’d expect a Cornish fishing village to look like.
The climb out of Mousehole is laughably steep and few would begrudge you pushing up it. There’s another such hill at Lamorna, but otherwise, the last 11 miles to Land’s End are relaxing, rolling riding.
(1) · (7) · Ship Inn · Oaken Cottage · Kitchen Cottage
Land's End (128mi) A sandy bike path bypasses the notorious A30 on the final stretch, going via Sennen Cove which is, truth be told, altogether nicer than the slightly tacky mess of Land’s End itself. But you haven’t cycled all this way for the destination; the journey is its own reward.
(3) · (4) · Land's End Hotel · Old Success Inn · Caravan 53 Focus
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Hugh Jackman Announces Concert Arena Tour: The Complete Itinerary
By Greg Evans
Associate Editor/Broadway Critic
@GregEvans5
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New York’s Madison Square Garden, L.A.’s Hollywood Bowl and London’s O2 Arena are on the itinerary for Hugh Jackman’s summer concert tour “The Man. The Music. The Show.” The Wolverine star will be accompanied by a 26-piece orchestra and about 30 dancer-singers, and will perform songs from The Greatest Showman, Les Misérables and his Tony-winning Broadway musical The Boy From Oz.
“I do my favorite songs and you’ll sit through it,” Jackman joked on NBC’s Today show this morning. He also announced that he’ll perform a couple songs next Tuesday, Dec. 4, on the Today show plaza.
The tour, which is expected to combine songs and some storytelling, kicks off a 12-show European leg May 13 in Hamburg, German, concluding in London June 2 and 3. A 22-date North American tour follows on June 18 in Houston, concluding July 20 in Los Angeles.
Sutton Foster To Join Hugh Jackman in Broadway's 'The Music Man'
See the complete summer tour roster below.
Jackman said on Today that Keala Settle, his Greatest Showman co-star, will join the tour as a special guest.
The tour dates are:
May 13 — Hamburg, Germany @ Barclaycard Arena
May 14 — Berlin, Germany @ Mercedes-Benz Arena
May 16 — Cologne, Germany @ Lanxess Arena
May 17 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
May 19 — Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion
May 21– Manheim, Germany @ SAP Arena
May 22 — Paris, France @ AccorHotels Arena
May 24 — Manchester, England @ Manchester Arena
May 27 — Birmingham, England @ Birmingham Resorts World Arena
May 30 — Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
June 2 — London, England @ The O2 Arena
June 18 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
June 19 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
June 21 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
June 22 — St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
June 24 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
June 25 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
June 27 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
June 28 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
June 30 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
July 1 — Washington D.C. @ Capital One Arena
July 3 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
July 5 — Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
July 6 — Sunrise, FL @ BB&T Center
July 10 — Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
July 11 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Vivint Smart Home Arena
July 13 — Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
July 14 — Glendale, AZ @ Gila River Arena
July 16 — San Diego, CA @ Valley View Casino Center
July 17 — San Jose, CA @ SAP Center at San Jose
July 19 — Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl
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Ubisoft Toronto Was Working on a Splinter Cell Game After Blacklist
Splinter Cell Fans Have Been Waiting for a While for a New Game Since Blacklist’s Release
Ubisoft Toronto, the studio behind 2013’s Splinter Cell Blacklist, was developing a new game in the series after Blacklist launched, according to the studio’s former managing director and founder, Jade Raymond.
In an interview with Gamereactor earlier this month, Raymond said that Ubisoft Toronto had “a [Splinter Cell] design that we actually had and worked on and would have wanted to make”. However, Raymond declined to reveal more since she no longer works for Ubisoft and didn’t know “who wants to share that concept.”
There have been multiple past news developments that have hinted that a new Splinter Cell game could be in the works. In March, a Splinter Cell game listing was spotted on Amazon Canada and a pre-E3 Walmart Canada leak that occurred in May listed a new game in the series alongside many other games that were unannounced at the time. However, Ubisoft’s E3 conference came and went without a Splinter Cell announcement.
In September, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot reportedly said that he couldn’t confirm that a new entry was being made. But, according to Ubisoft’s chief creative officer, it’s “a question of means” when it comes to series protagonist Sam Fisher making a comeback.
What do you think of this news? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Start Over You searched for: Copyright Public domain ✖Remove constraint Copyright: Public domain Subjects Education, Medical ✖Remove constraint Subjects: Education, Medical Subjects New York ✖Remove constraint Subjects: New York Genre Addresses ✖Remove constraint Genre: Addresses
1. An address, delivered on the first public exhibition of the edifice of the New-York Medical College, and the inauguration of its faculty, October 16, 1850
Cox, Abm. L. (Abraham Lidden), 1800-1864
New York : J.F. Trow, printer, 1850
Education, Medical
2. An introductory lecture, delivered in the College of Physicians and Surgeons: at the opening of the winter session, on the 7th of November, 1825
Hosack, David, 1769-1835
New York : Printed by J. Seymour, 1825
3. On the utility of country medical institutions: an introductory lecture, delivered at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of the Western District of the State of New-York. December 13, 1824
Beck, Theodric Romeyn, 1791-1855
Albany : Printed by Websters and Skinners, 1825
4. Progress and prospects of the Buffalo Medical College: a speech at the banquet of the Alumni Association in response to the toast of alma mater
White, James P. (James Platt), 1811-1881
[Buffalo? : s.n., 1880?]
Schools, Medical
University of Buffalo. Medical Department.
5. Introductory lecture before the Albany Medical College: delivered October 1, 1839
Reese, David Meredith, 1800-1861, author
Albany : Printed by J. Munsell, 1839
Albany Medical College.
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Hosack, David, 1769-18351
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An address, delivered on the first public exhibition of the edifice of the New-York Medical College, and the inauguration of its faculty, October 16, 18501
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Introductory lecture before the Albany Medical College: delivered October 1, 18391
On the utility of country medical institutions: an introductory lecture, delivered at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of the Western District of the State of New-York. December 13, 18241
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Watch Metallica Shred Through the National Anthem at the NBA Finals
James and Kirk opened up Game 3
Kirk Hammett Reveals His Most Satisfying Metallica Guitar Solo
There are so many to choose from
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What is Network Orchestration
2017-05-30 Rohit Kumar
Network Orchestration, also known as Software-defined networking (SDN) Orchestration is the process of automatically programming the behavior of the network, so that the network smoothly coordinates with the hardware and the software elements to further support applications and services.
The main idea behind Network Service Orchestration is to separate the network services from the network components, however automatically configuring the network as per the service specifications provided.
Need for Orchestration Services
The Service providers are really stressed, on the contrary, high traffic volume and reclining infrastructure have made network management expensive and complex. Also, increasing competition has lowered the profit margin and forcing the service providers to bring new services quickly.
The Service Orchestration reduces the time taken to design and deploy new services and finally makes the real-time service provisioning possible. Network Orchestration provides a better alternative to remove the bloated OSS (Operational support system) with something more agile, because every time a service provider would integrate or add any new device, they would modify the OSS with a new custom code and overtimes OSS grew until it has now become bloated which makes it extremely costly and slow to add new services and devices and further make real-time provisioning extremely difficult. Moreover, OSS often requires manual involvement which adds extra cost and slowdowns the process.
How does SDN Orchestration works
Orchestration platforms can include several types of Open source software, which are built using common APIs that could tie into standard networking technologies. Some of the companies which develop and supply SDN orchestration tools are Big Switch, CENX, Cyan, Overture Networks and Anuta Networks and much more.
SDN Orchestration involves coordinating software with an SDN Controller, which in turn is built using Open Source technology like OpenDaylight. The controller can also be programmed to make automatic decisions regarding the network in the case of network congestion, security problems, and faulty devices. Service Orchestration uses several network protocols including, OpenFlow and IP based networking.
In the future, Network Orchestration system will provide an important link between several ranges of technologies which would enable cloud-based network and communication services. Hence, it is expected that they will provide the support and automation technology which would eventually bridge the gap between telecom systems, OSS systems, data centers and customers interested in buying cloud based technology and other network services.
Moreover, in order to further optimize the cloud services and improve network tuning so that perfect orchestration provides a better coordination between devices, Datapath.io provides a sustainable solution such as Network Performance Optimization and Anycast.
Free Network Latency Test
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OUT OF THE CLOSET: Conservatives Take to the Peak to Debate Civil Unions
By and large conservatives are in agreement on many if not most major issues of the day. On a few issues there are significant differences amongst people who can fairly call themselves good conservatives and those issues deserve a strong and vigorous public debate.
Such is the case with the very public debate about civil unions in Colorado. Today the Peak will launch the first of a three-part series where we asked conservative leaders to make their best case for or against civil unions.
The majority of elected Republicans still oppose civil unions and gay marriage, to be sure. And we suspect that is probably true with Republican voters at large as well. But during the very high profile legislative debate about the legislation, a careful ear couldn't help but notice a growing sentiment of support for civil unions from libertarians and a younger generation of conservatives and even Tea Partiers.
Whether or not a generational shift is taking place within the conservative movement remains to be seen, but we at the Peak want to take the honest debate within conservative ranks about civil unions, well, out of the closet. Our goal with this 3-part series is not to pick sides or to start an argument, but rather to give both sides a chance to make their case in an honest, thoughtful way.
We don't believe ad hominem attacks on legislators, like the liberal smear of Rep. BJ Nikkel, have any useful place in the debate. Instead we aim to elevate the debate to a level where intelligent conversation can be had on an issue that is in no way simple for many people.
To facilitate this dialogue we reached out to a number of current and former Republican leaders and asked them to write an article detailing their thinking on the issue.
Later this morning, we will be posting Senator Kevin Lundberg's (R-Berthoud) article detailing why he opposes civil unions.
Tomorrow morning, we will be posting former Rep. Rob Witwer's (R-Genesee) article explaining why he supports civil unions.
On Thursday morning, we will have a surprise article written by a conservative leader detailing an interesting perspective.
Going forward Colorado Peak Politics will be seeking to encourage intelligent conversations and debates on complex issues that have varying conservative viewpoints. Please send us any ideas for topics you might have ([email protected])
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ChrisR says:
Frankly, I don’t think that there is a whole lot of disagreement among conservatives about civil unions. The vast majority of opposed to them for some very compelling reasons. Nevertheless, you’re right that some rather prominant conservatives (Dick Cheney, for example), have more libertarian views on the issue. So I’m glad that you’re having this debate. But it’s part of the larger libertarian/conservative debate that Republicans have been going at for 30 years. The vast majority of conservatives do not support civil unions or same-sex marriage, and I suspect that that will continue to be the case.
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Iloilo City Tour in Pictures
Video February 15, 2018 Consumer Live Leave a comment
For those who have not been to Iloilo City, I tell you it’s one piece of big land. I mean, roads are just wide and more so, points of interests are like far apart. Try walking — and it would seem like forever before you could reach your destination. Seriously.
Most of their taxis are SUV types, maybe to compliment their roads
Just look at how wide their roads are! Okay, perhaps I am just not used to such wide roads in the country. So let’s go and explore!
While the Riverside Boardwalk and Esplanade is a must-visit when you are in Iloilo City, there are several other places that are just as fascinating — like the Molo Church. Or should I say, the Molo region as here you would find the Molo Mansion and the Molo Park aside from the Molo Church (also known as St. Anne Parish Church) and its convent. Wow, 4-in-1, sounds something like coffee! Haha.
Molo Church or the St. Anne Parish Church
Molo Park
Molo Mansion
And these pieces of art does not stop at the Molo region! Hey, if you are on the way to SM City, you would certainly appreciate Plazuela de Iloilo — and the Nelly’s Garden which is just further across SM.
Otherwise, you could also visit the Museo Iloilo which is just about 400 meters away from the Provincial Capitol of Iloilo.
Plazuela de Iloilo
Museo Iloilo is along Bonifacio Drive with the Provincial Capitol just behind it
Nelly’s Garden
By the way, you would need to book a tour if you plan to visit Nelly’s Garden. So in case you just showed up, do not be surprised if there’s no one at the gate. Hence, just better continue your exploration.
At the end of all this though, there was some place I actually wished to have checked out — more than the Ateneo de Iloilo which is just in between SM City and the Esplanade, I should have gone to..
The Iloilo International Airport could be reached in 31 minutes by car from Iloilo City proper
Yes, the airport. Guess I missed this one because it is already outside the city, like 20 kilometers from the city proper — Cabatuan, Iloilo.
And you know, I traveled by land and sea on this adventure so..
Iloilo Fastcraft & Roro Terminal
Anyway, did you know that this airport is actually ranked 12th Best in Asia by “The Guide to Sleeping in Airports”?! Really. It has even outranked the airports of Cebu, Davao and Clark in Pampanga.
Well, next time for sure.. I’ll be there.
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TODAY: Top 10 Things in Cebu City
August 29, 2017 Consumer Live Leave a comment
As the world turns, times change and so do trends. Still, not all ‘hot’ stuff is new — others have been around since civilization could remember that we sort of ignore them.
So in no particular order, here are the current ‘trends’ in Cebu City.
With greater emphasis on health and beauty nowadays, Zumba has become a way of life — that one could normally see (and join for free) these workouts in malls, whether at the top floor or at the car park.
Lotto I Swertres
Games of chance sort of gives the masses some hope in trying times that it has brought about an unusual ‘brotherhood’ especially in swertres where numbers are shared to help each other out.
Regular Mall Bargains
With mall bargains and ‘ukay-ukay’ stores everywhere, locals are just not yet ready to embrace the convenience of online shopping.
Massage Kiosks
Saunas and spas have been feeling stiff competition from electronic massage chairs to massages offered by the blind that they have to do promos to stay relevant against these ‘on-the-go’ alternatives.
Fresh Avocado Juice
Haven’t really noticed this even last year (have you?) in the streets of Colon, so avocado juice is definitely one of those new hot stuffs out there — and could be a seasonal thing from now on. After all, it’s healthy and delicious — and affordable, too!
There may not be snow in the Philippines but ever since locals have been introduced to ice skating, we have seen enthusiasts grow immensely. Would we see more Michael Martinez’ someday?
While ‘ukay-ukay’ has now been a fixture, here’s one clothing line that seems to get more and more fans from such stores — the short shorts — that it has become part of the new everyday attire.
Street food: Seafood
The famed ‘pongko pongko’ has recently expanded! Though this tasty seafood in BBQ sticks isn’t sold alongside puso (hanging rice), it’s still addicting. Haven’t you tried it?
Self-service car wash (above) | Coin-operated laundry (below)
We already know about the existence of self-service restaurants but self-service car washes and self-operating laundries are on the rise. Tho car washes are for those on the road, these laundry shops are especially good if you’re not so busy. And they’re pocket-friendly!
Do not be surprised if you see more than just cars and motorbikes on the road these days, skateboarding has become increasingly popular among youngsters that it has hit the streets and has even been restricted in many schools.
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Cocktail: How to Make a Whiskey Sour
Video August 8, 2017 Consumer Live Leave a comment
Here’s another cocktail that has an egg white — the Whiskey Sour! Not only is it one of the more bracing drinks especially in a hot summer, it is also one of the easiest to make as well! Like, the ingredients are just about anywhere. So, forget the ‘sour’ thing, we got you covered.
Consider the ingredients: 2 oz. of Bourbon or Rye Whiskey, 3/4 oz. simple syrup (1 part sugar, 1 part water), 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice, and an egg white. And for your garnish — orange slice and cherry.
There you go! The secret. Fresh lemon juice! Now, while substitution would be fine, obviously, trying to create your own ‘sour mix’ for this particular cocktail would only mess up its taste a bit.
Try to use freshly squeezed lemon instead of making a sour mix
Speaking of taste, with lemon, t’is sour; but when you add simple syrup, it becomes like a lemonade. Yet since there is whiskey, the drink becomes kinda potent — especially if you cut back on the lemon juice and add more whiskey. The thing then is, don’t try to really balance the whiskey and the lemon but try to preserve the whiskey’s identity — besides, you would be adding an egg white.
Whiskey Sour: Measurement variation
Okay, while an egg white is a classic part of this cocktail, it is actually optional. Like, if you use Gomme syrup (sugar, water and gum arabic) instead of the simple syrup, you could in fact do away with the egg white — of course, though it would not be quite the same then. Thus, especially for first-timers, you should give the egg white a try. It’s silky and frothy that you could very well enjoy it all the more.
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Movie Review: Transformers – The Last Knight (2017)
Video July 2, 2017 Consumer Live Leave a comment
So we’re already on the fifth of the Transformers series in The Last Knight — and have you seen it last night? Ho, kidding aside, this franchise is one of the most followed series for past the decade — and rightfully so, it’s got a good foundation way back from its first release in 2007.
The Synopsis. Humans are at war with the Transformers, and Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving the future lies buried in the secrets of the past and the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. Now, it’s up to the unlikely alliance of inventor Cade Yeager, Bumblebee, an English lord and an Oxford professor to save the world.
Looking deeper and beyond movies, humans against machines could be in an inevitable war — what with the continued development of robots, yes, especially in terms of AI. See for one, there are already those who lost their jobs to automation — and later on, this number would only grow.
Yet what’s more scary is when the time comes that these robots could not be controlled anymore — and that’s gonna be the start of a real war between man and machine! Actually, these thoughts came to screen in The Terminator from long time ago — and the Transformers only made it a little ‘playful’.
Anyway, ever since Shia LaBeouf (a.k.a. Sam Witwicky) had been replaced as the franchise’s lead star, the movie has actually gone sour. Like, the interest just got affected somehow, let alone, when Megan Fox left after the movie’s second installment. Not that Mark Wahlberg did a bad job, it’s just that the ‘life cycle’ jumped way too far. Hey, can’t they just grow with the film? Like Harry Potter and many others, you know.
The box office just shows the effects. Let’s see why.
One. The Last Night have become a little messy, yeah, the story line. Like, robots having a past here on earth?? These are just robots, mind you. And trying to incorporate robots into human history is already like an overdose of brainwashing. It’s unnecessary. This is not some kind of super hero or fantasy film like Peter Pan or something — so, there’s no need to go overboard.
Two. If the foundation is shadowy then what follows is sort of questionable — like robots at sea or something like that?
Three. The movie is what, more than 2 hours long?? Wow, just way too long! Two hours could have been enough to make a diehard real satisfied, so definitely scenes should have been cut in the narrative.
In all, if all you want to see are robots that are fighting then perhaps you would be entertained here; then again, the battle scenes have just become a little monotonous — while the effects are, well, guess they just tried too hard to give viewers a good time.
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Movie Review: The Mummy (2017)
Video June 22, 2017 Consumer Live Leave a comment
Did you miss Ethan Hunt? Well, he’s back! Nope, not in Mission Impossible but in The Mummy — the impregnable Tom Cruise that is, and this time as Nick Morton. So get ready!
The Synopsis. Nick Morton is a soldier of fortune who plunders ancient sites for timeless artifacts and sells them to the highest bidder. When Nick and his partner come under attack in the Middle East, the ensuing battle accidentally unearths Ahmanet, a betrayed Egyptian princess who was entombed under the desert for thousands of years. With her powers constantly evolving, Morton must now stop the resurrected monster as she embarks on a furious rampage through the streets of London.
While Tom’s youthful looks and daring stunts still amazes many, of course, there are those who would just base things on his age — which is actually absurd! Hey, if Tom could still do it without looking awkward or something, then just roll the dice!
Still, one thing is apparent tho. The story line. It’s just so common.
The Mummy (played by Sofia Boutella)
A free spirit accidentally wakes up some mummy then chaos follows. Thus, what then would be left to watch as the film has become even more predictable? The cast? The action scenes? The effects? The setting, the makeups?
Well, that doesn’t sound so encouraging. T’is just like t’was filmed for a quick buck which incidentally made a killing — but understandably, not as much as Wonder Woman though. Guess the injecting of Dr. Jekyll with a serum to prevent himself from transforming into his evil alter-ego was kinda dreary and not so good for the film then.
Tom Cruise and Annabelle Wallis
The choice of actors as well as the effects were, well, okay though — but still not enough ‘mummy power’ to be a game changer.
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Consumer Info: 5 Steps to Reverse Cavities and Heal Tooth Decay
Are you suffering from toothaches? Then you must have some tooth decay. Yet do not despair, ‘cause you do not necessarily have to get your tooth drilled and have it saved by some synthetic fillings. In fact, your cavities could actually be reversed naturally.
Okay, we can not really return the enamel that was gobbled up during the decay, after all, a tooth is not a living tissue. So, guess that should have been brought up in this video. However, addressing the causes of tooth decay is certainly a good way to stopping further deterioration on its tracks and strengthening ‘em anew.
Obviously, brushing alone is not enough — and more than flossing, change has to actually come from our diet.
Yes, we already know sweets could ruin our teeth. Thus, watch your donuts, ice cream and soda consumption. Meanwhile, we also know that vitamin C helps strengthen our teeth and bones, so try to eat more fruits and veggies. But for many, what’s new here somehow is the ‘oil pulling’ — which is like gargling with coconut or sesame oil. Well, that’s something worth trying.
Still, another reminder that should have been brought up was with regards to the brushing of our teeth. Mind you, this should be done within 30 minutes after eating a meal. Doing so would help prevent bacteria from camping inside your mouth, or teeth and gums for that matter which is really the start of tooth decay. Also, take note that rice consumption is not just about some ‘diabetes watch’ but about ‘tooth decay watch’ as well. Hey, rice is composed of starch, so?
Take care of your teeth! And make a smile your signature accessory.
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Looking for a super hero movie to watch? Well, sure you must have seen Wonder Woman! The world has — in fact, it has raked in more than $200M at the box office so far.
Still, how did you find the film? Us, we found it cute especially when Diana kept asking where the war was, or where Ares was. Okay, then let’s have some refresher with this trailer before we move on.
The Synopsis. Before she was Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, Diana meets an American pilot (Chris Pine) who tells her about the massive conflict that’s raging in the outside world. Convinced that she can stop the threat, Diana leaves her home for the first time. Fighting alongside men in a war to end all wars, she finally discovers her full powers and true destiny.
Steve Trevor and Diana
Hmm.. This is just one of those few films where both the patrons and the critics have appreciated it. We say, it’s clean. Even their costume is. It’s got a good plot — as it’s good to start a ‘possible’ series on how everything really began. And it’s got some real cool action scenes, too! Not to mention the perfect choice in Gal Gadot to play the role of Wonder Woman. See, being an Israeli, Gal’s features was just right for someone who is from a fictional island like Themyscira — more so, her accent was more believable to the audience since the Amazons lived in isolation.
And yes, this was dramatic indeed! That’s right from the first battle when Robin Wright (General Antiope, Diana’s aunt) got up in the air and struck 3 arrows on the intruders. Then another Amazon flying and this time throwing out two daggers. Cool, right?! Even Wonder Woman’s using of the lasso in her fights was awesome! Especially when she trampolined to destroy the bell tower with her shield!
Still, we got some questions, too. Like, one, aren’t Wonder Woman’s magic cuffs too long (not to mention, it emits power too when all it really is is for shielding bullets or things like that)? Well, more than Lynda Carter (TV’s Wonder Woman) having a shorter cuff, a longer one can’t just be for style — ‘cause didn’t you notice when Diana accompanied Steve back to London? It’s like she was uneasy with them, you know, it sort of limits her movements. So, they could’ve made the cuffs like malleable when not in use. Magic, after all!
General Antiope leading her warriors
Two. It may not be a focus in the story but wouldn’t the Amazonian women grow old while some would also die in battle? So what would happen to their population? There should be some explanation to it somehow as it would then give us an idea on what could happen to Diana. Three. How about her sword, was that it? Like, it just melted when Diana struck it to Ares? What happened to Hippolyta (Connie Nielsen) saying that it was something that could kill a god? Oh, guess she was kinda tricked as only a god could kill another god, huh. Four. Did Steve just die, that’s it? ‘Cause after the war, there was nothing but a picture of him on the bulletin board. There should have been some flashbacks. Five. Having the ability to jump so high along with possessing unusual strength is more believable based on what we know of Wonder Woman — but floating in the air or flying, how could that be? It’s like changing the story all together.
Queen Hippolyta and Diana
Anyway, the negatives. While Ares’ power was magnificent, we did not really like how he transformed. Like, more than robot-like, Ares looked like a too simple and ugly scrap metal walking gingerly in his battle with Wonder Woman. Also, instead of making movie goers feel the loss of Diana’s dying aunt, we actually found the scene ‘funny’. ‘Cause Diana just kept asking ‘what’ to her gasping aunt.
In the end, the moral lessons were something movie-goers should have especially paid attention to. It’s not just as simple as ‘only love can save the world’ — for it’s like a cliche then. But those lines Diana uttered before the love thing. That within man is darkness and light, and that it’s our choices that’s what we make of life..
Fulfilling her destiny
As standing up for what we believe in regardless of outside opinions is what really sets the foundation towards our true destiny.
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The Hypnotic, Droll and Funny World of Norwegian Slow TV
18/02/2015 02/06/2015 Categories Blog, Future Step Dubart, content marketing, creativity, funny writing, future tech, nature, philosophy, storytelling, technology, travel2 Comments on The Hypnotic, Droll and Funny World of Norwegian Slow TV
Thomas Hellum of production company NRK in Norway has created new form of documentary that pushes the boundaries of what is and what isn’t entertainment. This means filming quirky drawn out events such as real-time, live journeys in ferries and trains; along with knitting and wood-chopping events. Sounds about as interesting as watching paint dry, right?
Well nearly a third of all Norwegians tuned in to watch these weirdly fascinating films when they aired on TV. They were wildly popular despite their seemingly dull and monotonous content.
Here is a nine hour ride in the front cab of a train travelling from Trondheim to Bodø.
Here is an epic 12 hour channel boat trip on the Telemarkskanalen. The live transmission went to air on TV for 12 hours and 14 minutes reached 1.3 million Norwegians. Many thousands of people turned up in person along the boat’s course, waving Norwegian flags and creating a real sense of conviviality.
But why is this the case?
Slow TV is probably mistakenly attributed to other related trends in slow living, i.e: slow travel, slow cooking, slow exercise such as yoga and contemplative walking.
Although Slow TV works as a new cultural narrative for a couple of fascinating reasons, these are inextricably tied to the current state of technology and how we interact with each other online and offline.
7 Reasons Why Slow TV Works So Well
1. It doesn’t take itself too seriously!
Here’s a reality TV show they created featuring a tiny cafe where birds who are feeling “peckish” fraternise and eat together.
2. It’s a positive and benign exercise that promotes national pride, cultural identity and environmentalism
Having a train journey going through the most scenic and pristine parts of your country really stirs up a sense of pride and wonder at the natural beauty. It helps that Norway is incredibly beautiful too.
3. It’s supported and celebrated by a vast, passionately engaged social media community
With social media buzzing with conversation and the community gunning for more documentaries, the film-makers were able to ask the audience directly what they wanted to see in the next film, along with how they could improve to make it better next time.
4. It’s a relatable shared experience
Part of the reason that Slow TV is compelling is that going on a train or ferry journey or watching birds is a shared experience. It’s not exclusive to anyone and transcends space and time when it’s used in this medium.
5. It’s unpretentious storytelling
In fact it’s so unpretentious that the story itself doesn’t even exist! There is no contrivance of an existing narrative at all here. When you are presented with a changing landscape and changing figures in that landscape, the imagery becomes what you want it to be. You can project whatever emotions or stories onto the film that you like. Or the film could simply be blank and devoid of anything at all. This benign blankness is in itself soothing and hypnotic, like watching a fish tank.
6. Because Chemical Brothers
About a decade ago, the Chemical Brothers combined train cab journeys with syncopated electronica and created this riveting film clip.
7. It’s funny, quirky and droll.
They recently filmed at Norwegian Knitting Night, tracing wool from it’s origin on the back of a sheep, to knitted items that are ready to wear. This attracted an astonishing 1 million viewers in Norway when it aired on TV. Watch more of this riveting programme here
Still not convinced? Watch this!
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The most impressive view of Lady St. Mary is from the road from Stoborough. It seems to tower above the other buildings on the river bank, yet it is almost impossible to photograph the whole from the ground. Tradition has it that St. Aldhelm (639 - 709) founded this church and, although added to, it remained untouched until 1841.
As with so many wonderful churches in the county, the Victorians simply could not leave them alone. In many cases if work had not been done the structures would certainly have collapsed, but a dilapidated roof is hardly an excuse to demolish the nave. What we now have is a Saxon church with a plain Victorian nave. Nevertheless, it remains an exceptional church of great interest.
The south chapel with 13c vaulting is dedicated to St. Edward, who was martyred at Corfe in 978. The 14c chancel is magnificent with a superb east window and range of four sedilia with a double piscina in the eastern bay. The landmark tower was added in 15c. Later, galleries and box pews were added, although both were removed by the Victorians. There is a unique 12c octagonal decorated lead font mounted on a Purbeck stone base.
Of its many illustrious rectors, probably the most celebrated is Rev. John Hutchins who was the incumbent from 1744 to 1773. He was responsible for producing the definitive history of Dorset's buildings, which is still in use today. (See also Bradford Peverall)
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In Review: 2000AD Prog 2060
Posted on December 6, 2017 December 6, 2017 by John Freeman
With a Slaine-inspired cover from Simon Davis, the latest 2000AD wraps up every story ahead of the awesome 2000AD Prog 2061 with its special Starlord story.
There’s a sting in the tale of “Judge Dredd” this issue, which leads directly into a story that is positively dripping with fingernails across a blackboard set up next Prog: plus a hint, perhaps, that this won’t the the last time we’ll encounter a certain East Meg judge. PJ Holden ably delivers the art on this concluding episode, despite it being quite a “talkie” wrap as Dredd proves, once again, that he’s at his most devious when cornered.
As I expected (although not quite as I expected), Eddie Robson played readers right up to the end of “The House of Gilded Peak“, a fantasy-laden “Tharg’s 3rillers” that leaves the D&D style thieves is a lot of trouble. For me, artist Steve Austin uses too many mid shots and full figures on some pages in this finale, which means one “action” page is a little cramped, which may perhaps be down to his regular storyboard work. He has potential though – his work on “Revolution 001” in FutureQuake Issue 28 (which you can see here on his own web site) is outstanding and I hope we’ll be seeing more from him in 2000AD.
Simon Davis is firing on all cylinders in the final episode of “Slaine – Archon“, a tale paving the way for “Dragontamer”. Pat Mills deliver some great touches and one line from Slaine for a vengeful Emperor that harks right back to the warrior anti-hero’s origins. Davis’ visuals of the goddess Yalaboath are stunning, and a silent sequence that follows Slaine announcing his name, echoed by people across the land, is beautifully handled.
I would say I’m not entirely convinced by the use of the fonts used for the gods’ balloons in this story – I can see why the choice was made, but personally, I wasn’t keen on it.
This Prog wraps with “Absalom“, and artist Tiernan Trevallion absolutely nails it as this first act wraps on this story, with the promise of much more all-out action in the next round of “Terminal Diagnosis”. Gordon Rennie’s dialogue’s crisp with some great one liners, and Absalom is as defiant and obnoxious as ever. Definitely my favourite thrill of the Prog.
In This Prog…
Judge Dredd – Black Snow (Part 6)
By Michael Carroll (Writer) PJ Holden (Artist) Quinton Winter (Colourist) Annie Parkhouse (Letterer)
Mega-City One, 2139 AD. Home to over 72 million citizens, this urban hell is situated along the east coast of post-apocalyptic North America. Unemployment is rife, poverty widespread, and crime is rampant. Tensions rest on a constant knife-edge, and only the zero-tolerance Judges — empowered to dispense instant justice — can stop total anarchy. Toughest of them all is JUDGE DREDD — he is the Law! Now, a Siberian mining facility is under attack by nomad raiders, and Justice Department forces led by Dredd have intercepted the distress call. But officers from East-Meg Two have also joined the fray, and together the two natural enemies must defeat the menace…
Tharg’s 3rillers Present – The House of Gilded Peak (part 3)
By Eddie Robson (Writer) Steven Austin (Artist) Gary Caldwell (Colourist) Annie Parkhouse (Letterer)
Three episodes, one complete, self-contained story — a condensed hit of super-charged Thrill-power beamed to you directly from the Nerve Centre! The vast city of Emporarius is populated by all manner of beings, both human and otherwise, and on its crowded
streets magic is in everyday use. Now a criminal gang has infiltrated the notoriously reclusive House of Gilded Peak in a bid to rob it of its fabled treasure — led by Pris, who has the ability to move unseen, she’s recruited disgraced knight Sir Aranchet to get them in. But Aranchet has betrayed them, and the vault appears empty of treasure…
Sláine – Archon (part 11)
By Pat Mills (Writer) Simon Davis (Artist) Ellie De Ville (Letterer)
Albion. Celtic warrior SL ÁINE united the tribes of the Earth Goddess and became the first High King of Ireland, but is now a wanderer. Having journeyed to Monadh to rescue Sinead from the Drune Lords, he’s discovered that they have been experimenting on their own creations, much to the displeasure of the Cyths’ jailer, the Archon Yaldabaoth. Now, having escaped the island, Sláine has learned the truth behind his parentage — that he was fathered by the rogue druid Duban — but he and Sinead have once more
been attacked by the Archon’s stone army and the vengeful Cyth Gododin…
Absalom – Terminal Diagnosis Book 01 (part 8)
By Gordon Rennie (Writer) Tiernan Trevallion (Artist) Ellie De Ville (Letterer)
UK, 2017. Inspector Harry ABSALOM is an old-school copper — curmudgeonly antiauthoritarian, he’s been with the force for over forty years. Suffering from inoperable cancer, he’s the head of a special squad that enforces The Accord, a diplomatic treaty made in the 16th century between the throne of England and the powers of Hell. Now, he’s preparing to enter The Mills, a demon stronghold, to rescue his grandchildren, and he’s been gathering a squad to aid him in this seemingly suicidal mission. But his masters at the Stylite Club may not be so keen to lose him…
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Items The Sentient Beings according to the Burmese. Buddhist Cosmogony.
The Sentient Beings according to the Burmese. Buddhist Cosmogony.
General Research Division
Temple, Richard Carnac, Sir, 1850-1931
Printer of plates
Griggs, William, 1832-1911
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Temple, Richard Carnac, Sir, 1850-1931 (Writer of accompanying material)
Griggs, William, 1832-1911 (Printer of plates)
Date Issued: 1906
Place: London
Publisher: W. Griggs, chromo-lithographer to the king.
Shelf locator: *OY+ (Temple, R.C. Thirty-seven nats) (Locked Cage)
Religion -- Burma
Buddhist cosmogony
Content: "The Burmese ideas of Sentient Beings, borrowed from India, represent a philosophy dealing with the evolution of the soul. First, in the Nether Worlds we have the evil soul, then in the present world we have the normal soul of man, rising to the higher soul of the angel in the nearer heavens. Next we have the soul getting the better of the body in the Rúpá world of the higher angels, and lastly, the soul dissociated from the body in the Arúpá, or immaterial, worlds, waiting for Nirvána or diccolution". In the Burmese Buddihist Cosmogony, all living beings are divided into three classes: - Kamá, generating; Rúpá, corporeal ungenerated; Arúpá, incorporeal. These three classes are a divided into thirty-one species, each with its bón (bhúmi, place, state, stage, region) or seat. [...] " [p. facing page 27]
Chromolithographs
Extent: 37.5 x 26.5 cm. (Coloured)
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Items Caledonian Games, Scotland.
Caledonian Games, Scotland.
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Shelf locator: Arents Cigarette Cards 1088
Content: Duke, Duke Cigarettes
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Tag / Viral
Friday March 16th 2012 by Xavier Voigt-Hill
Microsoft says Internet Explorer can make a comeback like bird-based communication
Internet, Software
Browser, Google Chrome, IE, IE9, Internet Explorer, Jersey Shore, Microsoft, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Reddit, Rockmelt, Safari, The Browser You Loved To Hate, Viral
We all hate Internet Explorer, and even Microsoft knows that. Their new ad campaign for IE9 has a guy who says that, before he discovered IE9, he did what we all do and uninstalled Internet Explorer after downloading another browser. He then proceeds to declare his love for IE9 and a cat policewoman. Watch the video below, and check out Microsoft’s comeback prospects in some hilarious graphs too.
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Akron Civic Theatre
The Akron Civic Theatre is one of the last of the great movie palaces of the 1920s, with its ornate Moorish décor and distinctive ceiling that features moving clouds floating across a star-lit sky. Fully renovated in 2002 after threats of demolishment, it’s more beautiful than ever.
The 5,000 capacity venue has hosted many major concerts over the years, but it’s a multipurpose venue which also books ballet, theater, special events, high school graduations and a series of intimate cabaret shows with seating set up on its ample stage.
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Painesville Party in the Park Features Three Days of Free Music
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Incredibles 2 Hidden Easter Eggs
Easter Eggs, incredibles, incredibles 2, incredibles two, movie easter eggs, pixar, pixar easter eggs
Did you spot the Easter eggs in Incredibles 2? Pixar has been creating some of the most sensational animated films for decades now. The Incredibles is one of them and now we have Incredibles 2.
Inspiring sensational devotion for their creativity, there are groups of avid Pixar fans who follow the films to find connections. That’s because each movie is stuffed to the brim with Easter eggs and other fun references that tie everything together.
After 14 long years of waiting, Pixar has finally given us Incredibles 2, complete with plenty of Easter eggs. So, if you’ve already seen the film, or you’re planning to soon, here’s what you want to look out for.
The Return of Ratzenberger
Older viewers will remember Cliff from Cheers. In Incredibles 2, John Ratzenberger is the voice of the villain, Underminer. Did you know it’s the 20th film he’s vocally contributed to? It makes him the studio’s de facto secondary mascot!
Jack-Jack’s Gone All Classical
When Bob heads over to Edna mode to fetch Jack-Jack, she tells him that Jack-Jack’s really into Mozart. It’s no throw-away line, though. It’s actually a nod to both The Incredibles and the 2005 short film, Jack-Jack Attack. It’s a reference to the time Jack-Jack spent with his babysitter, Kari. In the film, Kari says she’ll play Mozart to the baby boy while he sleeps as a way of boosting his creativity and intelligence, providing the perfect classical score as the baby’s powers emerge.
There are those fans that believe Kari’s theory about Mozart’s’ music triggering Jack-Jack’s powers was spot on.
Incredibles Documentary Footage Appears on a TV
In the very first scene of The Incredibles, Mr. Incredible along with Frozone and Elastigirl are being interviewed for a supers documentary. In Incredibles 2, when the Incredibles are at the police station for questioning, the news on TV reports on the battle show up still images from the documentary.
Is it even an animation without reference to the A113? I don’t think so.
As you well know by now, the A113 is a reference to the classroom where Pixar’s creative minds studied. It’s a sure-thing in Pixar movies and in this one, it appears a couple of times throughout, including on a DEVTECH office, the front of a train and even on the cinema marquee right at the end of the movie when Tony and Violet are on a date to see DementiA 113. Did you spot it? It’s not the only A113 in the movie. There are so many I lost count, but I will show you every single one I found in my video.
There’s also a real movie that came out in 1963 called Dementia 13, so they just added a 1 in there to make it say A1113.
The Statue and the Cape
In this second installment, the whole thing with Winston Deavor is that he, and his father, are nuts about superheroes. To really highlight this, Deavor talks about how his dad paid for a statue of Dynaguy.
Random, right? Nope! It’s a throwaway reference to the first film.
Do you remember Edna Mode’s one rule for superhero costume design? It was a firm no on the capes. That’s because Dynaguy wore a cape, yet he perished when it got caught as he tried to take off. So, the statue in the sequel may honor his life, but it also reminds the new generation of Incredibles not to go out the way he did.
The Painting in the Hotel Room
Check out the scene where Bob and Helen have a phone conversation just after she’s stopped the hover train. Just over the bed in the hotel room is a painting in red and white with a bunch of geometric shapes – one on the right and four on the left. The shapes are a representation of the Incredibles. The lone one actually represents Helen separated from the group – just as she’s away on a mission.
Real TV Shows
There are two different scenes where the Incredibles watch actual TV shows. Early on in the film, Mr. Incredible watches the 1960’s sci-fi classic, The Outer Limits. Later on, we see Johnny Quest.
Luxo Ball
Finally, there’s no missing Pixar’s iconic Luxo Ball – or did you? Go back and watch if you didn’t spot it. You’ll see it not only as a ball, but also as a picture of one on Jack-Jack’s crib, and there’s even a 1960s version of the lamp in one of the Parr’s new rooms. There’s a bonus easter egg in Jack Jacks room, if you want to see what it is, or the other easter eggs in the movie, or what about the Pizza Planet Truck, then check out my video about Everything You Missed in the Incredibles 2. on youtube.com/crazynate for more Pixar Easter egg surprises.
So, how many Easter eggs did you spot in Incredibles 2? Find out this Friday if you found them all.
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By Edward Harrison On Feb 8, 2013
News links for 8 February 2013
Rumor: Apple planning 'iPhone 5S' and new 5-inch 'iPhone 6' for 2013
"A new report out of the Far East claims Apple will release both an upgraded "iPhone 5S" as well as a new "iPhone 6" with a larger 5-inch screen this year.The details come from investment news service...
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The ECB staying out of currency wars… for now
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November 20, 2013 | David F. Coppedge
Bacteria Take Up Dead DNA, Scrambling Evolution
It’s not just horizontal gene transfer that can obscure evolutionary history. Scientists have found bacteria recycling fragmented DNA from long-dead organisms. The impact on evolutionary theory could be substantial.
A paper in PNAS by an international team of researchers from multiple fields and institutions made a startling discovery: dead DNA can rise like zombies and invade the living. The world is awash in fragmented DNA from dead organisms, gradually decaying the older it gets. No one considered it a factor in genome evolution – till now. When lateral gene transfer was discovered in microbes a few years ago, evolutionists worried that the process could obscure phylogenetic studies, making it impossible to build Darwinian “trees of life” (2/01/07, 9/24/07). This new finding compounds the problem enormously.
In “Bacterial natural transformation by highly fragmented and damaged DNA,” the authors described how they found bacteria taking up dead DNA with the recA recombinase enzyme. It was a surprise, because “Fragmented DNA is recognized as nutrient source for microbes, but not as potential substrate for bacterial evolution.” Then they tested the process, and found a bacterium able to uptake fragmented DNA from a mammoth bone thought to be 43,000 years old. Here’s the upshot of what they found:
Our findings suggest that natural genetic exchange of DNA from dead and even extinct organisms to contemporary bacteria can take place over hundreds of thousands of years. Hence damaged and degraded DNA may be a previous unrecognized driver of bacterial evolution with implications for evolutionary theory….
Our findings reveal that short and damaged, including truly ancient, DNA molecules, which are present in large quantities in the environment, can be acquired by bacteria through natural transformation. Our findings open for the possibility that natural genetic exchange can occur with DNA up to several hundreds of thousands years old.
The finding, summarized on PhysOrg, has implications for more than evolution. Hospitals cannot assume that sterilizing a room of live antibiotic-resistant bacteria confers protection, because new bacteria colonizing the room might find fragmented DNA containing resistance genes, take it up and become resistant themselves.
The authors could only speculate about the implications of this process to evolutionary theory. On the one hand, it might be considered an additional source of genetic variation or mutation. It might be a way for microbes to share beneficial mutations. On the other hand, any hopes for establishing a phylogeny, or determining the history of microbes, are compromised by microbes’ ability to incorporate DNA fragments of widely varying ages from very different organisms, like those from the mammoth bone. In their concluding discussion, the authors stated some potential implications for evolutionary theory:
The genetic process described here suggests that early horizontal genetic transfer could have occurred in primitive cells after uptake of short DNA segments, which would have augmented evolutionary change. In addition to its main function as an important nutrient source, short DNA fragments may have contributed to exchange of beneficial mutations in early cells and continue to do so in extant microbial populations.
The potential for bacteria to take up degraded DNA, leading to single or a few nucleotide changes, adds another perspective to our understanding of the factors that drive microbial genome evolution. Models of population genetics and molecular evolution often rely on “memoryless” Markov processes, which predict the future genetic state of a reproducing population solely from its current state. Such models may not fully represent dynamical feedback between the diversity of environmental DNA and the replicating microbial gene pool. We propose that rates of molecular evolution in naturally transformable species may be influenced by the diversity of free environmental DNA. Furthermore, our findings suggest that bacterial recombination occurs with DNA fragments of considerable age, even from extinct microbial species. This suggests an additional, previously unrecognized contributor to molecular evolution. Recombination with DNA from temporally separated populations or species will bypass generations of cellular division and result in the transfer of genetic information over evolutionary time. We call this phenomenon “anachronistic evolution.”
They also dub it “second-hand evolution.” PhysOrg put a positive spin on the story, claiming the news is “great for our understanding of how microorganisms have exchanged genes through the history of life.” The article compared the process to humans looking through a junk pile for “second-hand gold” they can use. Such thoughts beg the questions of what constitutes a “beneficial mutation,” how the useful genes originated in the first place, and how bacteria obtained the machinery to recognize them as useful and incorporate them. More ominously, the article recognizes this as a paradigm shift: “That DNA from dead organisms drives the evolution of living cells is in contradiction with common belief of what drives the evolution of life itself.”
This is why scientists should avoid the phrase “now we know.” Here we see a factor completely ignored by evolutionists appearing out of nowhere, threatening to rewrite the textbooks on the evolution of microbial life. Treat the spin doctoring with skepticism. They want to turn this into a plus, saying it provides more ways for evolution to proceed. On the contrary; how can they make any claims about how a microbe evolved when its genome has been potentially scrambled by significant chunks of DNA from who-knows-what, who-knows when? This erases the phylogenetic history of single-celled organisms. It casts serious doubt on the evolutionary significance of genome comparisons.
It’s too early to evaluate what this finding will mean. Creationists might find a designed purpose in this ability of microbes to adapt to new environments, or to rescue their genomes from upsets by incorporating “junk” copies of essential genes from the soil. How this potentially paradigm-shaking discovery plays out in evolutionary circles remains to be seen, but it could be the beginning of something big.
Tags: anachronistic evolution, bacteria, DNA, genes, horizontal gene transfer, junk DNA, lateral gene transfer, microbes, second-hand evolution
Categories: Amazing Facts, Cell Biology, Darwin and Evolution, Genetics, Philosophy of Science
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The LPBC team has the opportunity to attend and host many events throughout the year. This blog will chronicle our journey through the Mid-South and a witness account of all of the amazing things happening in our community. We hope you enjoy our stories and check out our upcoming events page under the get involved tab to join in on the journey!
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Radio Show: 901RideChoice
901RideChoice is a free phone service for older adults and people living with a disability who need local, reliable transportation options to get to their destinations. Powered by Innovate Memphis
Radio Show: Bike MS Rock and Ride
Come trek through the back roads of Mississippi from the Landers Center in Southaven to the Gold Strike Casino in Tunica! This ride is for all cyclists, offering short and long routes on a variety of
Nashville Radio Show: Edley's BBQ
Edley’s Bar-B-Que is a Nashville institution, one that unites the Nashville tradition of meat and three with the best Bar-B-Que this side of the Mississippi. We focus on our guests overall experience
Nashville Radio Show: Beneath The Skin
Beneath The Skin, Inc. is a nonprofit organization incorporated in July 2015. In 2009 when Brittany was on tour with her husband’s band, Memphis May Fire, she had her first heartbreaking interaction
Nashville Radio Show: Health:Further
Marcus Whitney is President and co-founder of Briovation, an Innovation Catalyst company with the mission to be the catalyst of the world’s most important health innovations. Through Briovation, Marc
ChangeMakers: Bill Morris
Legendary Shelby County sheriff, mayor, political figure, and humanitarian William N. (Bill) Morris Jr. recently published his autobiography, “Bill Morris: A Legendary Life.” In this episode of o
Giving Back: Kindred Place
Kindred Place is a source of refuge for families dealing with anger and violence; a place where they find hope, healing, and healthy relationships. Through trauma-focused counseling, group therapy, p
The SPARK: A Safe and Loving Home
This month on The SPARK our theme is “A Safe and Loving Home.” We’ll learn more about a local home to more than 4,500 animals with a mission of preserving wildlife through conservation, education and
Nashville Radio Show: Novatech
NovaCopy became Novatech, April 2018, as it evolves, yet again, to improve the efficiency and dependability of customers’ office and IT operations. Novatech will take this even further not only by de
Nashville Radio Show: TechBridge Tennessee
TechBridge is a nonprofit that arms other nonprofits with technology that will allow them to expand the impact of their mission for the millions of men, women and children who suffer from lack of acc
Nashville Radio Show: New Beginnings
New Beginnings Center's help women discover the strength in themselves, inside and out, and to become the healthiest they can be through individualized world class coaching in fitness, nutrition and
Giving Back: North Memphis Steelers
If you watched the 2012 Academy Award winning documentary film “Undefeated,” the name Chavis Daniels is likely familiar. The movie follows Chavis and his Manassas High School teammates through the 20
The U of Memphis - Crews Center for Entrepreneurship
The Crews Center for Entrepreneurship is the entrepreneurial hub for the University of Memphis providing an entrepreneurial culture and environment that cultivates innovation and personal success thr
Radio Show: Agape Child & Family Services
Agape Child and Family Services serve nearly 3,000 children and families each year in an effort to keep them safe, smart and successful through school-based initiatives and site-based services in und
Nashville Radio Show: Centerstone
Centerstone is a not-for-profit health care organization dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. Headquartered in Nashville, it serves all ages—children, adolescents, adults and fam
Nashville Radio Show: Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee
Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee, an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community, is dedicated to providing support, education and hope to all people impacted by cancer, including family members and frien
Nashville Radio Show: Mercedes-Benz USA
Mercedes-Benz Collection, a monthly subscription service that allows you to drive an entire range of vehicles. With Mercedes-Benz Collection, you’re no longer limited to driving one vehicle.
Radio Show: Eclectic Eye - luxury eye-wear in Memphis
Since 2002, Eclectic Eye has been known as a premier Memphis eyewear boutique and optometry provider. Explore our thoughtfully curated collection of unusual handmade and luxury eyewear, representing
Chick-fil-A Family Picnic and Field Day
A day of food, family and fun at the home of the Memphis Tigers! Get ready for our pumped up version of Field Day. Events include: Smart car pull, gaga ball, Chick-fil-A cow drop, three-legged race a
Radio Show: UTHSC Go Baby Go!
Go Baby Go was started at the University of Delaware to provide mobility to children with disabilities through adapted toy cars. The purpose of the project is to modify off-the-shelf ride on toys and
Giving Back: Bruce Elementary
Leaders and role models take all forms. An impressive one happens to be the youngest principal in Shelby County Schools, where he serves the young students, teachers and staff of Bruce Elementary. Ar
Nashville Radio Show: BOS Framework
We made smarter software development our business, so that you can focus on yours. With BOS, your MVP is built with backend technology and common business functionality that has already been proven t
Nashville Radio Show: Pencil
PENCIL is the premier organization linking community resources to Metro Nashville Public Schools. Thanks to dedicated PENCIL Partners, students work in state-of-the-art laboratories alongside teacher
Nashville Radio Show: Firepot Nomadic Teas
Remember the first time you ever had a really good cup of coffee? The first time you tasted artisan bread or a great bottle of estate grown wine? You instinctively knew that you were experiencing som
Death in the Digital Age - Tips from Alive Hospice
One of the hardest facts to accept about ourselves is also the simplest: you are going to die. One day, hopefully far in the future but assuredly approaching, you will cease to exist on earth. Whatev
GOODworks: The Joseph School
The idea for The Joseph School began in 2010 when Founder and Chairman of the Board, Jim Bryson, felt called to visit Haiti with his church to help with the orphan crisis after the country experience
Radio Show: Workforce Investment Network
Workforce Investment Network is a community resource dedicated to improving employment opportunities in Memphis, Shelby County, and Fayette County.
Giving Back: STS Enterprise Corporation
STS Enterprise Corporation, which is an acronym for “Setting The Standard,” is a leadership development organization for high school and college students in the Memphis area. The organization is dedi
Colors of Cancer Greater Memphis - American Cancer Society
Join the American Cancer Society for their Colors of Cancer-Greater Memphis event on May 31, 2019!
Radio Show: Stephanie Loves Yoga - Memphis
Stephanie Congo, BS, RYT, EEM-CLP, is highly trained in specialized fields to guide the body to rebalance itself so you can have a life of feeling great!
Nashville Radio Show: District Attorney General
Human Trafficking is a major problem ... and it’s happening here in our own backyard! When it comes to Human/Sex trafficking, the Nashville District Attorney’s office isn’t playing! Learn more: ht
Nashville Radio Show: Nashville Connector
Nashville Connector is the hub for Nashville’s employers and employees to plan a better commute. We are your local experts in all things commuting. We know what has worked around the country for em
Nashville Radio Show: Fly Arts Center & Bedford County Arts
So much takes place these days at Shelbyville's **Fly Arts Center**‚ home to the **Bedford County Arts Council**. The Bedford County Arts Council is headquartered in the former Fly Manufacturing Co.
ChangeMakers: Chef Logan Guleff
Chef Logan Guleff has been named one of the Most Influential Teens by Time Magazine and a James Beard Blended Burger Winner.
Radio Show: The Commercial Appeal
The Commercial Appeal is a daily newspaper of Memphis, Tennessee, and its surrounding metropolitan area. Read the latest headlines on news, weather, photos, video, Memphis Grizzlies, Memphis Tigers
Radio Show: Kindred Place
Formerly known as the Exchange Club Family Center, Kindred Place is an organization that serves adults and children who have been impacted by family violence.
Radio Show: Annual Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival
-The largest one-day crawfish festival in the Mid-South -Support free programs and services for over 50,000 local children and their families -Live music across three stages from Marcella + Her Lo
Giving Back: Courage Thru Cancer
Cancer is a scary word. No matter the age or type of cancer, it’s a word that packs a punch of fear and concern. But while a diagnosis of cancer presents a lot of unknowns, there are countless indivi
Nashville Radio Show: Google Fiber
Over the past few years, Google has been hard at work building a different type of Internet. Our network is built for the future. It’s fast. Gig fast. Up and down. Sounds a bit technical, but it just
Nashville Radio Show: Academies of Nashville
Academies of Nashville: Through their academy, students are exposed to a multitude of career and college opportunities, industry skills, and potential employers by way of classroom speakers, site vi
Nashville Radio Show: Pathway Lending WBC
Pathway Lending Women Business Center's mission is to provide a forum for training, education, and peer learning that supports and accelerates the growth of women owned business and strengthens their
Radio Show: Ave Maria Home
For over 60 years, Ave Maria, a non-profit agency, has been providing for the spiritual and physical needs of active seniors, as well as the frail and elderly in a Christ-centered environment in the
Radio Show: United Way of the Mid-South
Since 1923, United Way has been committed to improving the quality of life for Mid-Southerners by mobilizing and aligning community resources to address priority issues. United Way began with the vis
U.S. Army Veterans: Robert Walker and David Spencer
Jeremy C. Park talks with U.S. Army Veterans Robert Walker and David Spencer, who share exciting news about West Tennessee Veterans Home, Inc., and highlight the upcoming Veterans Gala 2019 West Tenn
Giving Back: Tennis Memphis
Tennis Memphis operates seven city-owned tennis centers under a management contract with the city of Memphis. As a nonprofit organization, Tennis Memphis focuses on building a better community and en
The SPARK: Health and Healing
This month on our WKNO/PBS TV Show, The SPARK, our theme is “Health and Healing.” We’ll learn more about Big Green, a nonprofit connecting kids to real food through a network of Learning Gardens and
Nashville Radio Show: Build Her a Bridge
Build Her a Bridge was founded on the basis of bringing together young women and celebrating the love and gift of God through creativity, journaling, and small group/break out sessions. We are in exi
Nashville Radio Show: ARS/Rescue Rooter
Rescue Rooter® began in 1975 as a family-owned business in California, incorporating the Dandy and Pronto characters into their culture. The characters were created to visually translate the name and
Nashville Radio Show: Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
Radio Show: Taste of Science - Memphis
Taste of Science is an annual festival in cities across the United States. Their purpose is to convey science to a wider audience by holding events, recording podcasts, making videos or any other mea
Giving Back: Neighborhood Preservation, Inc.
Neighborhood Preservation, Inc. (NPI) works on Neighborhood Policy and Innovation. There are approximately 15,000 abandoned houses and rental units and almost 30,000 neglected vacant lots in Memphi
Radio Show: Levitt Shell
The Levitt Shell presents 50 free concerts every year, with performances by nationally and internationally touring musicians from all over the world. Using free concerts as a catalyst for bringing pe
Radio Show: Dustin and Maria Starr - Championship Wrestling
Hailing from Memphis, TN, this dynamic duo, known as the CW 30 STARRS, have been together for 8 years. When they aren’t wrestling, hosting TV and radio, or emceeing sporting events you can probably f
Nashville Radio Show: axialHealthcare
Focused exclusively on pain and opioid care, axialHealthcare is a health technology and care solutions company that partners with health insurers and states nationwide to optimize pain care outcomes,
Nashville Radio Show: Sukhino Designs
Sukhino Designs originated from successfully conquering and growing from a toxic situation riddled with depression, anxiety, stress, and mediocrity. Sukhino is defined as free from suffering and cent
Nashville Radio Show: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National MS Society helps each person affected by MS in our area address the challenges of living with MS. We help by raising funds for cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, fac
Hospitality Hub of Memphis
The Hospitality HUB is a hospitality, counseling, and resource center for homeless persons and those imminently homeless located in downtown Memphis at 82 N. Second Street.
Jeffrey Smith - Keller Williams Realty
Jeffrey Smith started JASCO Realtors as one of the youngest owner/brokers in the nation. JASCO grew from a team of three to over 130 with five Memphis-area locations within three years. Jeffrey Smith
Room In The Inn - Memphis: Reverend Lisa Anderson
Room in the Inn-Memphis is an ecumenical ministry that serves people experiencing homelessness.
How to Make an Impact with a Media Interview
Almost every day I have the honor of sitting down with people who are working to power the good in our community and interviewing them for television and radio shows, podcasts, and this Giving Back c
Nashville Radio Show: Nashville Fashion Week
Nashville Fashion Week was conceived in 2010 to foster Nashville’s heralded community spirit and concentration of creative, fashion-forward and entrepreneurial talent, to create a one-of-a-kind five
Nashville Radio Show: Ann Kelle
After years of public policy, Kelle Boyd returned to her childhood love of art. Her passion was rekindled when she went to the store to purchase art supplies as a stress reliever. Who knew that two y
Nashville Radio Show: Nashville Golf Open
The Nashville Golf Open Benefiting the Snedeker Foundation is one of twenty-seven professional golf tournaments on the Web.com TOUR and is held at Nashville Golf & Athletic Club in Brentwood, Tenness
Giving Back: National Kidney Foundation Serving West TN
The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease. Over 26 million Americans have kidney disease, and most
ChangeMakers: Meg Clarke - searching passion, purpose, + SEO
Meg Clarke is an SEO expert and the owner + founder of Clapping Dog Media. After studying marketing and graphic design in college, Meg found herself working in boutique ad agencies where she develope
Youth Villages Runners Club - YV5K + 10Miler 2019
This year, Youth Villages celebrates the 37th Annual YV5K & 10Miler. Join them for another great YVRaces event featuring two race distances, awards for the top finishers by each age group, and a post
U.S. Navy's Community Outreach
The Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) connects Americans with their Navy. With most of the Navy's personnel and equipment logically concentrated on America's coasts, NAVCO oversees a number o
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris
Mayor Lee Harris is a fifth-generation Memphian, public school graduate, husband, dad, educator and public servant. He is a proud product of public schools. Upon graduating from Overton High School,
A Conversation with Joel Tracy, CIO of IMC Companies
In the first episode of digitalCURRENT, by eBiz Solutions' Sridhar Sunkara, he sits down with Joel Tracy, Chief Information Officer for IMC Companies, as they dive into the world of intermodal transp
Nashville Radio Show: IQuity
IQuity Analytics is the first and only data analytics solution that can identify undetected, uncontrolled or misdiagnosed autoimmune conditions. Our patent-pending technology can identify autoimmune
Nashville Radio Show: ABLE
ABLE’S ORIGIN: The inspiration behind ABLE’s founding and how Barrett and his wife Rachel came to the conclusion that creating jobs for vulnerable women is a solution to end generational poverty.
Nashville Radio Show: Homework Hotline
Hotline opened in Nashville in 1990 with the mission of helping Tennessee students in grades K-12 learn, understand and complete challenging assignments, and master new concepts through free one-on-o
Giving Back: Families Matter
Families Matter was founded in 2004 by a group of Memphians concerned about what they felt was the root of many problems in the community: failures in the family. These failures play a role in spousa
THE SPARK: A Safety Net
This month on The SPARK our theme is “A Safety Net.” We’ll learn more about locally-owned, nonprofit membership pharmacy for the uninsured; an organization that partners with the U.S. Department of S
Radio Show: Metro Construction
Founded in 1981 by Joe Savage, Metro Construction has been building throughout the Memphis area for over 35 years. In its early days, Metro was an interior specialties company, but with a key “breako
The Kosten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
The Kosten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research was founded in 2003 by the family of Herb Kosten after his death due to pancreatic cancer. Kosten’s family sought to improve community support, aw
YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South
It has been over 160 years since the Memphis YMCA first opened. The first building at 245 Madison Avenue has been open for more than 100 years, serving the youth and adults of Memphis in a variety of
The Future of Search: Voice | Is Your Brand Ready?
Voice search is not just about online searches and basic tasks like navigation, queries, placing phone calls, and managing music playlists. It also encompasses slightly more complex activities like s
Nashville Radio Show: The Moving Canvas
Rhonda Shaw's mission is to bring the artist out of any and everyone she meets. People have no idea the creativity within them. Rhonda says, "Everyone is an artist in their own way, and It’s my duty
Nashville Radio Show: Pet Community Center
Pet Community Center is dedicated to strengthening the human-animal bond through accessible veterinary care & support services.We want to end pet homelessness and we believe it can be done. Keeping
Nashville Radio Show: Sarah Hays Coomer
Sarah Hays Coomer, a certified personal trainer, a wellness coach, a “diet abolitionist,” and the author of two books: Physical Disobedience and Lightness of Body and Mind.
Giving Back: Common Table Health Alliance
Common Table Health Alliance (CTHA) is a community-based, multi-stakeholder, regional healthcare collaborative that engages diverse community partners and stakeholders dedicated to improving the heal
Memphis Jewish Community Center -The Power of the Collective
The MJCC is inspired by the ideal that there is power in the collective and as such facilitated bringing together a broad group of organizations from throughout the Memphis area to create a celebrati
Caregiver's Respite - Supporting Mid-South Family Caregivers
Caregiver's Respite is a nonprofit organization that supports family caregivers through education, encouragement, and events. Their mission is to empower family caregivers as they care for loved ones
Carpenter Art Garden - Empowering Binghampton Youth
Carpenter Art Garden is a non-profit organization dedicated to working with the children of Binghampton to promote each one's creativity and self-worth through exposure to artistic, educational, and
Nashville Radio Show: Cumberland River Compact
The Cumberland River Compact focuses on root causes of water pollution in both urban and rural areas of the Cumberland River Basin. In Nashville, the Compact works to advance ambitious goals with the
Nashville Radio Show: Energy Lighting Services
Energy Lighting Services was founded in 2010, a full-service commercial lighting contractor and electrical services company. They design, install, and maintain the most energy efficient commercial
Nashville Radio Show: Holy Cow Ranches
Holy Cow Ranches is made up of ranchers, cowboys, and other individuals who all share a passion for working hard and serving others.We believe that by creating self-sustaining ranches that continue t
Radio Show: Hutchison School - Camp Congress
Hutchison is dedicated to academic excellence and to the parallel development of mind, body, and spirit as it educates young women for success in college and for lives of integrity and responsible ci
Radio Show: Hillcrest High School - Green Dot Public Schools
Hillcrest High School is a public, tuition-free, college preparatory charter school serving the Whitehaven community of Memphis, Tennessee. Their mission is to help transform public education so ALL
Radio Show: Porter-Leath and The Early Success Coalition
The Coalition works to improve early childhood outcomes through a comprehensive system of high-quality services for children from pre-conception to age five.
Giving Back: DeSoto Grace
DeSoto Grace started in 2012 by Life Fellowship, a local church that saw a need to assist children and families in DeSoto County to find resources and opportunities that would improve their economic,
Nashville Radio Show: CreatiVets
CreatiVets is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide disabled veterans with the opportunity to use art, music and creative writing to address the psychological and emotional
Nashville Radio Show: Ride For Reading
Ride for Reading promotes literacy and healthy living by donating books via bicycle to children from low-income areas. Since their start in February 2008, RfR has donated more than 400,000 books, del
Nashville Radio Show: Signet Sealed
Signet Sealed - Sarah Baumann | 'm so interested in cities and their importance, and I feel lucky to have two cities that I call home (San Antonio, Texas, and Memphis, TN). I started doodling "ci
Girl Scouts Heart of the South - It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time
Girl Scouts Heart of the South is proud to announce that the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Season is upon us! Let your number one resolution this year be to help make sure that the next generation of female
Homework Hotline - helping students achieve and thrive
Homework Hotline just opened a Shelby County location for Homework Hotline with certified, current Shelby County teachers working it. Shelby County also has its own local number 901-416-1234.
ChangeMakers: Victor Boutros - persevering against injustice
Victor Boutros is the CEO and Founding Director of the Human Trafficking Institute and co-author with Gary Haugen of The Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of Violence.
Giving Back: Ave Maria Home
Ave Maria relies on volunteers, including the Wings group who devote as much as 2,000 hours to the home every year. Volunteer opportunities range from helping get individuals outside to enjoy the fre
Radio Show: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi is an independent not-for-profit organization founded in 2002 that serves eleven Mississippi counties: Bolivar, Coahoma, DeSoto, Leflore, Marshall, P
Nashville Radio Show: Taziki's Nashville
At Taziki's, we've created a place free from the noise of the world and the fast pace of our busy lives. We've created a time to reconnect over refreshing Mediterranean flavors.
Nashville Radio Show: Old School Farm
Old School Farm is a nonprofit organization who strives to provide vocational, educational, and employment opportunities for people of all abilities through agriculture and art. They are a 501c3 nonp
Nashville Radio Show: Nashville Children's Alliance
The Nashville Children’s Alliance (NCA) is a non profit agency that provides services at no cost to children in Davidson County who have experienced sexual or severe physical abuse.
GOODworks: Baptist, Christ Community Open Homeless Clinic
The clinic, located inside Catholic Charities of West Tennessee’s main building at 1325 Jefferson Ave, will complement the health care services offered through the Baptist Operation Outreach mobile c
Family Safety Center - Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The Family Safety Center is one location that effectively combines civil, criminal, health and social services for victims of family violence.
Tennis Memphis - building a better community through tennis
Tennis Memphis is a non-profit youth development organization and a 4-star chapter member of the USTA National Junior Tennis & Learning Network. Their mission is “to build a better community and enha
Ryan Seacrest Foundation: Broadcasting Internships
Just about everyone is familiar with radio show personality, television host and producer, Ryan Seacrest, but what some may not know is that he is also the Chairman and Founder of the Ryan Seacrest F
Radio Show: Birthright of Memphis
Birthright of Memphis educates through one-on-one contact with the woman in need and those around her.
Giving Back: Concord Academy Memphis
Concord Academy is a private, state-approved, nonprofit school for students with learning and social disabilities in grades 6-12.
Nashville Radio Show: eBiz Solutions
eBiz Solutions is a global technology company with the goal to empower companies with their Digital Transformation, technology & digital innovation, strategy, and solutions.
Nashville Radio Show: Project Return
Project Return is solely dedicated to the successful new beginnings of people who are returning to our community after incarceration. We provide the resources and services needed to gain employment a
Nashville Radio Show: Solo Parent Society
Solo Parent Society is a national platform that was started by ROBERT BEESON in 2017 by Solo Parents for Solo Parents from first hand experience. The Solo Season is an overwhelming season that can a
Radio Show: Memphis Theological Seminary
This is the 32nd Henry Logan Starks Scholarship Dinner which will be held on February 28, 2019, at First Baptist Broad Church, 2835 Broad Street from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Soulsville Charter School in Soulsville USA
The Soulsville Charter School is a public charter school located in Memphis, Tennessee. They serve over 600 students grades 6 through 12 daily. A U.S. News and World Report nationally ranked high sch
The SPARK: Our Furry Friends
This month on The SPARK our theme is “Our Furry Friends.” We’ll learn more about a nonprofit helping dogs and cats who are at risk in a shelter; an organization studying the causes and links between
Andrew Bartolotta - Millennials in the workplace
Understanding the inter-generational needs in the workplace are essential to a collaborative workforce. cityCURRENT Director of Digital Media, Andrew Bartolotta, shares his thoughts on Millennials in
Giving Back: The Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee
The Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee (EFWT) provides a variety of educational and social opportunities for those with special needs in our Memphis community. Their mission is to promote socia
Nashville Radio Show: Vaco
Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies across the country and around the world, in all kinds of different industries. They place q
Nashville Radio Show: Tennessee Business Roundtable
The Tennessee Business Roundtable (TBR) develops and advocates for pro-business public policy that optimizes the quality of life and well-being of all Tennesseans.
Nashville Radio Show: Friends Life Community
Friends Life Community empowers each participant to live as independently as possible as they age out of high school and other traditional support programs. Through continuing education and job train
AutismETC Provides Care, Understanding for Families
The struggle for access to affordable quality care is well known by families with children with special needs. With rates of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) increasing by 15%,
Digital Twin - Empowering the Physical World
The idea of Digital Twin has been around since 2002, but over the last 2 years has been part of Gartner's "10 Strategic Technology Trends". Learn more on its importance.
Memphis Express Football - The Alliance of American Football
A member of The Alliance of American Football, The Memphis Express is led by an experienced professional coaching featuring head coach Mike Singletary.
North Memphis Steelers Youth Sports And Mentoring Program
On a given night, you’ll find dozens of boys practicing football in a field near a North Memphis community center. More than 40% of the children in the neighborhood live in poverty.
In this episode, Southwest Tennessee Community College discusses the TAP Apprenticeship Program with TCAT and The MMBC Continuum, EDGE Training Programs , Workforce Development and Continuing Educa
Giving Back: Memphis Medical District Collaborative
The Memphis Medical District Collaborative focus areas are public spaces, safety and security, programming, community development, real estate and anchor programs. Public spaces includes streets, par
Nashville Radio Show: Nashville Tree Foundation
The Nashville Tree Foundation works to preserve and enhance Nashville’s urban forests by planting trees in urban areas, identifying the oldest and largest trees in Davidson County, and educating the
Nashville Radio Show: Quickcuts Media
Professionally produced media is essential in today’s business environment. Quickcuts Media team experience dates back to the 80s, Quickcuts Media has been producing B2B and B2C media since the fall
Nashville Radio Show: Nonprofit Jenni
Nonprofit Jenni is a resource agency for nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and government agencies. Offering consulting services to nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and governm
Giving Back: MOST - Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust
MOST is open for new scholarship applications every February. Prospective parents can apply through MOST’s website Feb. 1-28. Students must reside in Shelby County. A household income scale determine
ChangeMakers: Seth Mattison
Seth Mattison challenges conventional leadership thinking while introducing the super trends shaping the Future of Work. Supported with cutting edge research and category leading case studies Seth di
Dennis H. Jones Living Well Network - managing mental health
The Living Well Network has tools and resources for the purpose of helping those with depression, anxiety, risky drinking and challenges of life.
Memphis Education Fund - innovation in schools
The Memphis Education Fund is seizing a Memphis Moment... a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dramatically improve the bottom 10% of our schools in partnership with the Achievement School District an
Environmentally Conscience Technologies
We see this happening through a series of scientific advances in new technologies such as that being introduced by ECT which we are bringing into effect as ECT EXpress this year here in Memphis. This
Nashville Radio Show: Musicians On Call
Musicians On Call brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. By delivering live, in-room performances to patients undergoing treatment or unable to leave the
Nashville Radio Show: YWCA | Dress For Success
Dress for Success Nashville is the local affiliate of the beloved, worldwide organization that helps women thrive in work and life. Dress for Success transitions women to self-sufficiency by providin
Nashville Radio Show: Comcast Cares
Comcast Cares Day is more than just a day – it’s the culmination of Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment to volunteerism that began when the company was founded in 1963.Comcast NBCUniversal employees vo
Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry
1 in 3 families across the Mid-South struggle to afford diapers. You can buy candy with food stamps, but diapers are classified with cigarettes and alcohol as disallowed purchases.
Giving Back: Hope House
Hope House serves more than 30 children through its childcare center and preschool. Children must be diagnosed with HIV/AIDS or have a direct caregiver who is diagnosed.
Vintage901 - Spring Wine + Food Festival
Vintage901 is a community organization that brings the world to Memphis, Tennessee to celebrate wine, food and music and more! Celebrate the 3rd Annual Vintage901 Spring Wine & Food Festival, benefit
Neighborhood Preservation Inc. - neighborhood revitalization
Neighborhood Preservation, Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee, promotes neighborhood revitalization by collaboratively developing practical and sustainable resolutions to blighted properties and to the syste
The West Institute Gala
The West Institute Gala is an event that brings together glamour and entertainment with the opportunity to help further advancements in cancer care through research and supportive care for our commun
Nashville Radio Show: Bridgestone Retail Operations
Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO) is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., and operates the largest network of company-owned automotive service providers in the world — more than 2,200 tire and
Nashville Radio Show: Nashville State Community College
Founded in 1970, Nashville State Community College has been dedicated to bringing affordable and accessible higher education to Middle Tennessee for decades. Today, NSCC continues to prepare students
Nashville Radio Show: ReRoute
ReRoute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation providing free personal support and a network of trusted resources to help women navigate the detour of divorce and find a new path to wholeness, joy and
Nashville Radio Show: Homes For Homes
Homes for Homes is a non-profit organization that funds the housing needs of the poor and oppressed in impoverished countries. Their heart for this ministry stems from Isaiah 32:18 where God says, “M
Nashville Radio Show: CapStar Bank
Ranked as one of the top ten healthiest banks in Tennessee, CapStar serves mid-sized companies, their executives and their employees. Their bankers specialize in Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, C
Giving Back: NEXUS Leaders, Inc.
Developing the next generation of leaders is important for the sustained success of Memphis, and NEXUS Leaders works to fulfill this mission by providing a vital mentorship program for those young le
The SPARK: Empowering Independence
Jeremy C. Park interviews Lori Bramlett, Executive Director of DeNeuville Learning Center, a nonprofit empowering women to improve their lives through education and community; Carlene Leaper, Executi
Grove Christian Academy - Hernando, MS
Grove Christian Academy was incorporated in the state of Mississippi in 2016 and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 in 2017. Grove launched its inaugural school year in August 2018, serving families
Family Safety Center: CREA - Elder Abuse
CREA of Memphis and Shelby County works with a network of agencies to address elder abuse and improve the protection of older adults by empowering them so they may be an advocate for themselves and t
Make-A-Wish Mid-South - Wine for Wishes
Wine for Wishes is hosted by Make-A-Wish Mid-South’s Associate Board, a group of Memphis-based young professionals who have committed to the organization’s mission and support Make-A-Wish through eve
Christian Brothers University, Dr. John Smarrelli Jr.
Christian Brothers University is a four-year, private university affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. The University was founded in 1871 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, a Catholic teachi
Stay Ahead of the Game in a Hyper-Disruptive Era
We are in the dawn of hyper-disruption. Everyday, companies and their leaders are bombarded with new technologies and threats of direct and indirect disruption. How do you plan to survive in this hyp
2019 Morris and Mollye Fogelman Intl. Jewish Film Fest
The Memphis Jewish Community Center (MJCC) is an inclusive and compassionate community built on Jewish values, heritage, and culture, where people of all ages, lifestyles, ethnicities and levels of o
Radio Show: Etcetera of Memphis - Spring Fashion
Denice McMahon, Wardrobe Stylist and Agency Owner at Etcetera of Memphis shares the top Spring fashion for women. Etcetera's trunk shows provide clients with beautiful, contemporary clothing, availab
Nashville Radio Show: Nashville Predators Foundation
The Nashville Predators Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) charity organization devoted to funneling the excitement of professional sports towards the needs of this community. Since its establishment, the Na
Nashville Radio Show: A. Marshall Hospitality
Andy Marshall, CEO of A. Marshall Hospitality is a Franklin-based company with eleven family-owned restaurant and hospitality businesses within Tennessee; home to some of Nashville and the region's f
Nashville Radio Show: Last Call 4 Grace
Last Call 4 Grace has been sowing into the lives of those in Murfreesboro and beyond for years - now’s your chance to join the effort.
Giving Back: Big Green Memphis
The mission of Big Green Memphis is to build a healthy future for the community’s children through Learning Gardens at schools across the city. Learning Gardens teach students where food comes from a
Giving Back: Blockchain901
Blockchain901 started out as a group of Memphians interested in the technology who wanted to come together to discuss cryptocurrency. “What we found early on is that we needed to do more to educate t
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is the most comprehensive children’s hospital in Tennessee, ranked by U.S. and World Report among the nation's best in nine specialities.
Nashville Radio Show: Skillway
Skillway is a small, boutique sales consulting firm—based out of Nashville, Tennessee—but traveling coast to coast to meet the needs of their clients. In any business, nothing happens until someone s
Radio Show: Cordova Middle Optional School
The mission of Cordova Middle School is to provide a safe and challenging climate that will enable all students to experience high quality instruction and master grade level expectations while becom
Radio Show: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mid-South
As the largest one-to-one mentoring organizations in the Mid - South, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mid - South (BBBSMS) currently serves over 680 youth.
Nashville Radio Show: Bunker Labs
Bunker Labs – a non-profit – is a national network of veteran entrepreneurs dedicated to helping new veteran entrepreneurs start their own business.
Radio Show: Katina Rankin - Katina's Klassroom
Katina’s Klassroom's mission is to significantly improve the reading skills and educational opportunities of pre-k to middle school children in underserved communities.
A Conversation With Dr. John Smarrelli, Jr.
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dr. John Smarrelli Jr., the 22nd President of Christian Brothers University and its first permanent lay president.
ChangeMakers: David French, Memphis Brand Initiative
David French is the President and Chief Marketing Officer of the newly formed nonprofit The Memphis Brand Initiative. The organization has been launched to lead Memphis brand stakeholders in well-coo
Nashville Radio Show: Nashville Inner City Ministry
Nashville Inner City Ministry was founded by Lytle and Sandra Thomas in 1979 as an outreach to the young people living in the public housing projects of Nashville’s inner city area.
Nashville Radio Show: Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN
Founded in 1978, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee works to feed hungry people and solve hunger issues in Middle and West Tennessee.
Nashville Radio Show: CycleBar Hendersonville
CycleBar Hendersonville fuels each ride with amazing music, energy-enhancing video graphics and rider-specific performance data in a state-of-the-art CycleTheatre™.
GOODworks: Memphis Zoo -connecting the community to wildlife
We recently went on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Memphis Zoo, where we were guided by Matt Thompson, Director of Animal Programs and his team as they discussed the conservation and preservation
Radio Show: Desiree Allen - She's a Victor
Desiree Allen is the founder of She’s A Victor non-profit and founder of Allentines Day. You also may know Desiree as the wife of the Grindfather, Tony Allen.
Radio Show: Regional One Health Foundation
Regional One Health Foundation advances medical excellence and realizes a bright future for healthcare in Memphis and across a five-state region. Their Foundation raises funds to support special, non
Radio Show: Madonna Learning Center
Madonna Learning Center provides a nurturing faith-based educational and social environment that empowers children and young adults with special needs to reach their full potential while offering sup
Giving Back: Let's Power the GOOD in 2019!
Well, we’ve now made it to the end of another year. For me, 2018 will go down as a year of growth and success, but also of stress and strain.
Radio Show: Community Legal Center
The Community Legal Center Civil Program provides access to civil legal counsel for Shelby County residents. They charge sliding scale fees based on household income and provided they have an income
Radio Show: Maxine Smith STEAM Academy
The Maxine Smith STEAM Academy develops students’ creativity, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, which are all necessary for success in today’s world. With an emphasis on post-secon
Radio Show: STS Enterprise Corporation
STS Enterprise Corporation is a leadership development organization, dedicated to cultivating wiser, more disciplined and productive young men and women.
Nashville Radio Show: Chris White Wealth Team
Chris’ focus is helping his clients build wealth through Comprehensive Financial Planning with a specialty in fee-based* professional money management, tax planning strategies, and exceptional custom
Radio Show: Catholic Charities of TN
A family struggles to keep food on the table. A stranger arrives in a new land needing to learn a new way of life. A woman experiences an unplanned pregnancy and considers her options. A homeless man
Nashville Radio Show: Hospital Hospitality House
The Hospital Hospitality House mission is to be a home away from home for patients and caregivers seeking medical treatment in Nashville area hospitals by providing lodging, meals and other supportiv
The SPARK: Restoration and Healing
This month on The SPARK our theme is “Restoration and Healing.” We’ll learn more about a nonprofit bringing stories to life in a safe space to unlock healing, transformation and joy; a farm where stu
Giving Back: Crosstown High
Crosstown Concourse is home to retail, nonprofits, offices, restaurants and residents. But starting with the current 2018-2019 school year, it’s also now home to a school, Crosstown High School. It b
Nashville Radio Show: Southern Word
Through the literary and performing arts, Southern Word offers creative solutions for youth to build literacy and presentation skills, reconnect to their education and to their lives, and act as lead
Radio Show: International Scholarship and Tuition Services
International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. provides comprehensive and service-oriented scholarship, grant and tuition program management. ISTS is a 100% women-owned company, focused on offe
Radio Show: Memphis Gridiron Ministries, Inc.
Memphis Gridiron Ministries is an outreach ministry created to administer, support and oversee youth tackle football programs in East Memphis and the Binghampton community.
Radio Show: MAA - Eric Bolton
Headquartered in Germantown, TN, MAA is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on the acquisition, selective development, redevelopment and management of multifamily homes throughout the
Nashville Radio Show: Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
For over 114 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee, serving as one of the original Boys & Girls Club organizations in the country, has provided a safe, exciting and engaging place to learn, g
Radio Show: MedHaul
MedHaul offers cloud-based solutions that ease burdens of managing patient transportation.
Nashville Radio Show: TriStar Asset Management
TriStar Asset Management is a private real estate development fund with over 20 years of history. Their focus in Middle Tennessee is the procurement and entitlement of land followed by the constructi
Radio Show: Bruce Elementary School
Bruce Elementary School prepares children to become confident lifelong learners, creative problem solvers, and responsible citizens in their communities and in the world.
Radio Show: Mempops
Mempops are delicious hand-crafted pops that are as unique and genuine as the city for which they are named.
Radio Show: Bible Museum on the Square
In the mid-90s, founders Don and Nancy Bassett combined their love of archaeology with their passion for the Bible and formed a unique vision for an independent, non-denominational museum of the Bibl
We were supposed to be reading but instead spent our precious few minutes together counting- because that’s what four-year-old preschooler Chase wanted to do. Initially I tried to steer him back to o
The SPARK Awards 2018
The fifth annual televised awards show honors and celebrates the efforts of individuals, nonprofits, corporations, and schools, in 13 different categories, who are igniting change and making a positi
Giving Back: Memphis Tilth
The mission of Memphis Tilth is to cultivate collective action for an economically sustainable, socially equitable and environmentally sound local food system.
Radio Show: Patricia A. Rogers and Bishop David A. Hall, Sr
Bishop David A. Hall Sr. has embraced a theme that reflects a nonprofit group’s resolve to more directly affect the course of revitalization in the inner-city section of South Memphis that is re-emer
Radio Show: Youth Villages - Holiday Heroes
This year, Youth Villages will help more than 27,000 children across the nation. Many of them need someone to become their Holiday Hero.
Radio Show: United Housing, Inc.
United Housing works to support sustainable homeownership throughout West Tennessee by providing homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention counseling, affordable lending products and construction s
Tony Allen Thanksgiving Baskets Giveaway at STREETS
On November 18th, Tony Allen joined families at STREETS Ministries to giveaway Thanksgiving meals to those in need. Tony Allen continued his tradition of making sure families in Memphis would be a
Giving Back: Lucy J's Bakery - Kneading Hope
On the surface, one of the newest storefronts at Crosstown Concourse seems to serve up delicious breads, cakes and other baked goods. And while that’s true, Lucy J’s Bakery is more than a typical bak
Crafting Community: Sew for Hope Helps Refugees Find Skills
A refugee’s journey does not end when they escape their homeland. In fact, in many ways it is just beginning. Less than 1% of the global refugee population can pass the first of nine screenings requi
ChangeMakers: Steve Hinkley - Adventure Science Center
Steve Hinkley is the President and CEO of Adventure Science Center (ASC) in Nashville, Tennessee. Alongside board members, staff and community leaders and volunteers, ASC is implementing a multi-year
Radio Show: Verizon
For more than 100 years, Verizon has been at the center of the communications revolution. Verizon is one of the largest communication technology companies in the world.
Radio Show: Dr. Angela Speaks
Dr. Angela Anderson is a leadership and organizational expert. She is a #1 international best selling author, internationally certified executive advisor, speaker, and trainer. Dr. Anderson is also c
Radio Show: Kosten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
GOODworks: Waves Inc. Adult Day Services
Waves Inc.'s Adult Day Services–both center and community-based–are structured to enhance life-skills and quality of life for the people we serve. Recreational and therapeutic activities are based on
Nashville Radio Show: Youth Villages
Youth Villages provides help for children and young people across the United States who face a wide range of emotional, mental and behavioral problems.
Nashville Radio Show: Dismas House
The mission of Dismas House is to bring about mutual reconciliation between former offenders and society through the development of a supportive community characterized by:
Nashville Radio Show: Mednikow Jewelers
Since 1891, Mednikow has provided discerning shoppers fine jewelry with unparalleled quality and design. With a distinctively Southern appeal, their diamond and gemstone pieces are timeless, elegant,
Nashville Radio Show: NASBA Center for the Public Trust
With chapters on college campuses nationwide, the Student Center for the Public Trust (StudentCPT) provides an interactive environment where ethical business behaviors and ideas can flourish, while c
Nashville Radio Show: Just Love Coffee Roasters
The mission of Just Love Coffee Roasters is to provide coffee that is roasted by hand with a meticulous attention to quality, provide ancillary products that serve to accentuate that quality, and use
Nashville Radio Show: Family Reconciliation Center
Family Reconciliation Center is a nonprofit organization that believes in radical love through hospitality. They offer free overnight rooms to families and individuals visiting incarcerated loved one
Nashville Radio Show: American Cancer Society - Tennessee
The American Cancer Society has programs and services to help you manage cancer treatment and recovery and find the emotional support you need.
ChangeMakers: Grace Askew - the creative process
Grace Askew is an incessant songwriter. Each and every day of 2018 she has written a new song and performed it live for her fans on Facebook and Instagram. She maintains this practice while touring,
Radio Show: Southwest Tennessee Community College
The mission of Southwest Tennessee Community College is to provide the citizens of Shelby and Fayette counties and the surrounding Mid-South region with a high quality and affordable post-secondary e
Nashville Radio Show: End Slavery Tennessee
End Slavery Tennessee provides specialized case management and comprehensive aftercare for human trafficking survivors and tactically addresses the problem through advocacy, prevention and training f
The SPARK: Progress is in the Air
The SPARK champions business and community leaders igniting positive change. This month on The SPARK our theme is “Progress is in the Air.” We’ll learn more about a nonprofit working to enlist, devel
Celebrating SPARK Awards 2018 Nominees: Part 5
Over the last four weeks, we’ve been sharing some of the public nominations that were submitted for our cityCURRENT and WKNO produced televised awards show, The SPARK Awards. These are quotes from so
Nashville Radio Show: Tennessee Alliance for Kids
Tennessee Alliance for Kids (TAK) engages the community to meet the emergent and ongoing needs of children in foster care, those at risk of coming into foster care, and those aging out.
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mid-South is not changing, because the need in our community is more urgent than ever. The new brand positioning allows Big Brothers Big Sisters of the
Radio Show: Let's Innovate Through Education
Pitch Night is the culmination of the 16-week Finalist program. 35 students have been developing entrepreneurial ideas and now have the opportunity to pitch their projects to a crowd of 400 Memphis c
Life didn’t go as Lofton planned but I believe the greater plan all along really was to prepare her for such a time as this, a time when some of our most vulnerable, most fragile, most misunderstood
GOODworks: Bridgestone "Driving Great Futures" Nashville Van
Bridgestone Tires Retail Operations recently donated a brand new Toyota Sienna to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee Cleveland Park Club in East Nashville The new van will be utilized to g
Radio Show: Shotwell Candy
These small-batch, buttery soft caramels were inspired by Jerrod’s great-grandfather “Grandpa Shot,” who owned a general goods store that the family would sneak bites of candy from.
Radio Show: Baker Donelson - Matt White
For 130 years, Baker Donelson has built a reputation for achieving results for their clients, both nationally and internationally, on a wide range of legal matters. While providing legal services is
Radio Show: Gleaning Ministry at Collierville UM Church
At Collierville United Methodist Church they strive to provide you with the opportunity to Serve God, Serve the Community, to Know Him and Make Him Known.
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been sharing some of the public nominations that were submitted for our cityCURRENT and WKNO produced televised awards show, The SPARK Awards. These are quotes from som
Giving Back: Celebrating SPARK Awards 2018 Nominees: Part 3
Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been sharing some of the public nominations that were submitted for our cityCURRENT and WKNO produced televised awards show, The SPARK Awards. These are quotes fr
GOODworks: MAA HQ at TraVure in Germantown
Learn about MAA from Chairman, Eric Bolton.
GOODworks: Girls Write Nashville
Girls Write Nashville is a nonprofit songwriting and production community for middle and high school girls in Nashville. This program began in 2017 as a community project funded by Metro Art Comm
Radio Show: Memphis River Parks
Memphis River Parks Partnership works with and for the people of Memphis to trigger the transformative power of our river.
Radio Show: 901 Nutrition
At 901 Nutrition, Erin Dragutsky and Kristi Edwards provide individual and family nutrition counseling and coaching sessions to bring peace with food and a sense of empowerment and control over your
Radio Show: Courage Thru Cancer
Courage Thru Cancer is here to make certain that any person diagnosed with cancer does not face this crisis alone. They are here to share the stories of courage and inspiration of others who, like yo
Radio Show: The Junior League of Nashville
The Junior League of Nashville is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadershi
Radio Show: Streets Ministries
STREETS Ministries, through the love of Jesus Christ, engages, encourages, and equips youth to achieve their potential by realizing their God-given purpose.
Radio Show: Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee
The Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee enriches the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by meeting their social, recreational and continued educational needs.
Radio Show: March of Dimes
Join March of Dimes - Tennessee Chapter for the 2018 Memphis Signature Chefs Auction, as Memphis’ finest culinary talent come to support the March of Dimes, Thursday November 15th.
Radio Show: Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance - Julian Mangrum
Lipscomb & Pitts is an independent insurance agency established in 1954 that offers a comprehensive suite of insurance solutions to protect your business and your life from the unexpected. They work
Nashville Radio Show: Davis House - Child Advocacy Center
The mission of Davis House Child Advocacy Center is to combat child abuse by coordinating services to children and their families in crisis and providing community education focused on prevention and
Last week we started sharing some of the pubic nominations that were submitted for our cityCURRENT and WKNO produced televised awards show, The SPARK Awards. Once again, these are quotes from some of
ChangeMakers: Carol Coletta
Reimagining the civic commons through civic assets as community connectors
Nashville Radio Show: DeSelms Real Estate
DeSelms Real Estate is the number one real estate team in the greater Nashville area and has been ranked #10 in the nation for transaction sides by the Wall Street Journal. Terry DeSelms founded The
Radio Show: Apelah Home and Community Based Services
Apelah Home and Community Based Services, a subsidiary of Meritan, recently launched its programs that support elderly, disabled, and persons living with AIDS/HIV.
Vitalant serves about 40 states, has 127 donation centers and collects about 1.8 million donations of blood each year from about 780,000 donors.
Nashville Radio Show: Preventia
Preventia Security, located in Middle Tennessee, is the leader in home security, business security solutions, fire systems, and video surveillance.
Nashville Radio Show: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - TN
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is at the forefront of the fight to cure cancer. They are the largest nonprofit dedicated to creating a world without blood cancers. Since 1949, they've invested more
Nashville Radio Show: Nashville Symphony
One of Tennessee’s largest and longest-running nonprofit performing arts organizations, the Nashville Symphony has been an integral part of the Music City sound since 1946. Led by music director Gian
Radio Show: First Community Mortgage - Multicultural Lending
First Community Mortgage expands opportunities with diversity and inclusion as well as focusing on serving multicultural markets and underserved communities.
Nashville Radio Show: Launch Tennessee
Launch Tennessee is a public-private partnership that supports entrepreneurs from ideation to exit. They're guided by a vision of making Tennessee the most startup-friendly state in the country, so t
Nashville Radio Show: First Community Mortgage
Since 2002, First Community Mortgage has been helping people purchase and refinance homes. To them, a mortgage is more than a financial transaction. It’s personal. They understand the value that an e
Giving Back: Celebrating SPARK Awards 2018 Nominees, Part 1
We recently wrapped up the public nomination phase for our cityCURRENT and WKNO produced televised awards show, The SPARK Awards. Now into its fifth year, the show celebrates and honors organizations
Radio Show: Dolvett Quince - Fitness and The Biggest Loser
Quince can be seen on NBC’s hit series The Biggest Loser, where in his first two seasons, he led his team and contestant to the win. For its 14th season, the show tackled childhood obesity and focuse
The SPARK: Tech For Progress
Watch this month's The SPARK, where the theme is "Tech for Progress," with Candace Morgan, Managing Partner-Strategic Business Solutions of Verizon; Skip Redmond, President of Moore Tech; and Faith M
Giving Back: Playback Memphis
Playback Memphis brings stories to life in a safe space to unlock healing, transformation, and joy in a fun and therapeutic manner.
Radio Show: Leadership Memphis
Leadership Memphis develops community change agents, connects them with others who have a passion to serve, and empowers them with information and opportunities to make a difference.
Radio Show: New Leaders
Last year, 6 out of the 9 non-charter "Reward Schools" in Shelby County were led by New Leaders. This year, 8 New Leader schools made the list. The iZone schools are the fastest-gaining turnarounds i
Radio Show: HomeRun for Habitat
HomeRun for Habitat is the largest running event of its kind in DeSoto County. The 5k course is completely inside the Snowden Grove Park with Fall Festival at the Amphitheater plaza. For 9 year
GOODworks: Living Waters for the World
Living Waters for the World, via enduring relationships, empowers its partners to provide long-lasting clean sustainable water for their communities around the globe and in our own backyards.
Four years ago this month the River City Rising blog went live: a once-abstract idea of wanting to somehow make a difference with my writing had now become a concrete platform thanks to the open hear
Growth and Innovation a Balancing Act
In today’s world where technological advancements and disruptive tech startups are changing how we live, work, and play at an unprecedented pace, leaders in all sectors must align their organizations
Giving Back: Ballet on Wheels
Ballet On Wheels combines a physical space in Cooper-Young and a traveling dance studio to give its participants an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of dance while developing self-discipline, pe
Radio Show: Alzheimer's Association Memphis
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and
Radio Show: Church Health
Church Health is a faith-based, non-profit organization, located in Memphis, Tennessee, that provides comprehensive healthcare and health services to individuals with little or no access to affordabl
Radio Show: PuppyUp
The PuppyUp Foundation was established to discover the links between canine and human cancers through comparative oncology research. Their organization accomplishes that mission in the following ways
GOODworks: International Walk to School Day
International Walk to School Day is October 10, 2018. Safe Kids Worldwide, Safe Kids Mid-South and FedEx teamed up with Grahamwood Elementary to raise awareness of pedestrian safety issues, promote s
Radio Show: GiVE 365 Memphis
GiVE 365 is a dollar-a-day giving circle that lets members pool their money and make a positive impact on our community through grants to nonprofits.
Radio Show: Memphis Symphony Orchestra
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra exists to enrich the lives of our diverse community through exceptional music and dynamic programs.
Radio Show: Safe Kids and FedEx Global Citizenship
Unintentional pedestrian injuries are the fifth leading cause of injury-related death in the United States for children ages 5 to 19. Teenagers are now at greatest risk. Teens have a death rate twice
Giving Back: Girls on the Run Memphis
Girls on the Run Memphis works to inspire girls “to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.” Its name suggests a running club. A
Nashville Radio Show: Soles4Souls
Soles4Souls creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world. The organization’s mission is to Wear Out Poverty by focusing on both shor
Nashville Radio Show: Frontier Basement Systems
Frontier Basement Systems is a basement waterproofing, basement finishing, foundation repair, insulation, energy evaluation, and crawl space repair contractor serving Central Tennessee (including the
Nashville Radio Show: Best Buddies Tennessee
Best Buddies Tennessee is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and lea
Family Safety Center - Lethality Assessment Program
By locating the core services of 10 of their 31 partner agencies in one place, Family Safety Center is more effectively able to serve the hurting families of Memphis and Shelby County who are caught
ChangeMakers: Kurt Heinecke
Kurt Heinecke is best known as the Music Director for Big Idea Entertainment and their ground-breaking video series' “VeggieTales" and "3-2-1 Penguins”.
GOODworks: ACS Memorial Foundation Hope Lodge Nashville
Since 2004, the American Cancer Society's Memorial Foundation Hope Lodge in Nashville, Tennessee has offered a solution to cancer patients who must undergo treatment far from home. The Hope Lodge pro
Nashville Radio Show: ThinkTennessee
ThinkTennessee is a 501c(3) think tank dedicated to the vision that public policy should focus on building ladders of opportunity for Tennesseans. As a nonpartisan, nonprofit research and advocacy or
Nashville Radio Show: Jumpstart Foundry
Jumpstart Foundry is a Nashville-based healthcare innovation fund with one simple mission: Make Something Better. They fund & grow the health startups that are changing the world.
Nashville Radio Show: Project Register
Project Register is a nonpartisan effort created by U.S. Congressman Jim Cooper and State Senator Steve Dickerson to increase awareness in Middle Tennessee about online voter registration.
Radio Show: Fox + Cat Vintage
Fox + Cat Vintage is an utterly charming vintage clothing & accessory boutique offering pieces from the early 1900s to the mid 1990s in Memphis.
Radio Show: MJCC Jewish Literary and Cultural Arts Series
The MJCC Cultural Arts and Jewish Living and Learning departments offer a wide variety of educational, physical, social, and cultural activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of their commu
Radio Show: Tennessee PTA
Today’s PTA is dedicated to empowering parents to make a difference in the education, health, and safety of America’s children.
Giving Back: Good Shepherd Pharmacy
Good Shepherd Pharmacy is a membership pharmacy that started in September 2015 with a focus on low-income individuals in need of costly medications. Over the past three years, it’s grown to 1,000 mem
The SPARK: Restoring Hope
This month on The SPARK our theme is “Restoring Hope.” We’ll learn more about a center dedicated to connecting individuals with resources they need to begin their journey out of homelessness; a nonpr
Nashville Radio Show: Spicer Rudstrom, PLLC
Spicer Rudstrom’s mission is to zealously represent, advocate and protect the interest of our clients. The firm uses its resources, capabilities and litigation expertise to accomplish that mission. O
Nashville Radio Show: Brain Injury Association of Tennessee
The mission of Brain Injury Association of Tennessee is to ensure hope and support by providing brain injury prevention, awareness, education, and advocacy to survivors and their families.
Nashville Radio Show: W.O. Smith Music School
Since 1984, W.O. Smith Music School has introduced the world of music to thousands of deserving children in Nashville.
The circumstances of a child’s birth often play an important role in the opportunities they’ll have throughout life. Teach For America’s vision is for all children to have an opportunity to attain an
Radio Show: World Relief Memphis
Refugees and immigrants bravely leave behind everything familiar to seek safety, a life free from fear, and the chance for a new start. At World Relief Memphis, they partner with churches and a broad
Radio Show: #DoitforShelby
DoItForShelby was started in memory of Franklin Shelby Simmons. Shelby was a brilliant, funny, and compassionate young man. Yet Shelby was lost to a heroin/fentanyl overdose in Memphis, TN on Marc
Radio Show: Support Solutions
Support Solutions is a leading provider of support services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Giving Back: Multi-National Ministries
Multi-National Ministries has served the refugee and immigrant communities in Memphis since its founding in 1991, showing kindness in ways that help those individuals feel more accepted while underst
Nashville Radio Show: Tennessee Voices for Children
Tennessee Voices for Children provides leadership, advocacy, and hope to advance the emotional and behavioral well-being of children, young adults, and families.
Nashville Radio Show: Creativity in Balloons
Creativity In Balloons is a small, local family-owned business based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, who provides balloon décor and entertainment throughout the Middle Tennessee region and beyond.
Nashville Radio Show: Hands On Nashville
Hands On Nashville (HON) builds capacity for individuals and agencies to meet needs through service. Its programs connect volunteers to opportunities supporting 100+ nonprofits...
Radio Show: The Arc Northwest Mississippi
The Arc Northwest Mississippi is an advocacy organization for individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Radio Show: Storyboard Memphis
StoryBoard uses collaborative storytelling to continually ask the central question: What Makes Memphis, Memphis? In re-examining Memphis’ glorious and painful pasts, in putting under a microscope the
Radio Show: Brooks Museum of Art
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art enriches the lives of our diverse community through the museum's expanding collection, varied exhibitions, and dynamic programs that reflect the art of world cultures
GOODworks: MS Project Package - National Day of Service
Each year, the Maddox Foundation Volunteer Center (formerly Volunteer Northwest Mississippi) hosts an event to observe the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.
September is a big month for cancer awareness: it is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Awareness month, Leukemia Awareness month, and Prostate Cancer Awareness month to name a few
Nashville Radio Show: Century II
Century II handles responsibilities typically managed by a personnel or human resources department. They help clients increase productivity and enhance profitability.
Nashville Radio Show: Pathway Lending
Pathway Lending aligns capital with opportunity to transform lives and make businesses and communities stronger in Tennessee and Alabama - one loan at a time.
Nashville Radio Show: St. Luke's Community House
St. Luke’s creates a community where children, families, and seniors from different backgrounds can easily access the resources needed to live fulfilling lives.
Radio Show: CBU - September of Service
CBU's September of Service is a student-led service initiative started in 2012 that provides CBU students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends with 30 different opportunities to serve in the month of
Radio Show: Renewing the Mind, Body, and Soul
Renewing the Mind, Body, and Soul is a mentor program to help female students walk into their purpose and build a personal relationship with Christ!
Radio Show: Memphis Morning Center
The Morning Center is a ministry launched by Samaritan Ministries International in 2011 out of love for mothers and their newborns.
Centerstone & Cohen Veterans Network Open Clarksville Clinic
Few people understand the experience of serving one’s country in combat. Fewer still know what it is like to return home from war and navigate the return to “normal.” PTSD, survivor’s guilt, depressi
It was a big statement coming from a little guy who, since birth, has traveled all over the world. Yet it was here, in Memphis, where he found his paradise- known by its proper name of Shelby Farms P
Giving Back: YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South
Gym and swim – it’s a logical and accurate assessment of what YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South offers the community. But it’s also so much more than an organization of workout facilities and swimmin
GOODworks: Cummins TEC Program at East T-STEM Academy
Shelby County Schools partnered with Cummins and community partners to provide technical education for students and the community in the diesel engine industry. Cummins chose Memphis for its first
Radio Show: Blockchain901
Blockchain901 is a nonprofit organization focused on promoting Memphis as a blockchain and emerging technology hub. They are enthusiasts, business professionals and academics providing support, educa
Radio Show: West Cancer Center - West FIGHT ON
What began in 2013 as a small bike ride around one of our clinic locations has now grown into a multi-sport celebration of the cancer-fighting spirit of our community. As the signature fundraising ev
Radio Show: DeNeuville Learning Center
The purpose of the DeNeuville Learning Center is to guide women from all backgrounds and cultures in learning the skills needed to make positive choices for themselves and their families. It is accom
Nashville Radio Show: Interfaith Dental Clinic
The mission of the Interfaith Dental Clinic is to restore, protect, and improve the oral health of uninsured, low-income, working people, their children and the elderly in the greater Nashville area
Nashville Radio Show: The Inside Story, LLC
The Inside Story is a powerhouse team with the purpose of helping business owners, entrepreneurs, and consultants thrive.
Nashville Radio Show: Dr. Heather J. Brown - MTSU
Dr. Heather J. Brown is the Director and Professor at the School of Concrete and Construction Management inside Middle Tennessee State University.
Self-help and spiritual experts warn us to not dwell in the past but I also adhere to the wise words of my favorite musician...
Nashville Radio Show: Both Hands
Both Hands mission is to fulfill James 1:27 by serving orphans, widows, and Christian adoptive families.
Nashville Radio Show: Center for Nonprofit Management
The Center for Nonprofit Management builds nonprofit capacity through consulting services, educational workshops and training, collective impact programming, networking opportunities, special events,
Nashville Radio Show: Randolph Business Resources
In 2009, Mickey Randolph started Randolph Business Resources as an affordable option for small to medium-sized companies that either couldn’t afford or didn’t need a full-time accounting staff. Rando
Giving Back: Agape Means Love
“Everyone deserves love, hope and encouragement.” That simple line details the mission of faith-based Agape Child & Family Services.
The SPARK: Feeding Success
This month on The SPARK our theme is “Feeding Success.” We’ll learn more about an organization applying investment principles — quantitative and qualitative analysis — to disrupt our city's persisten
Radio Show: New Memphis
Now more than ever, Memphis needs talent. Our businesses need talent to thrive, our government needs talent to solve problems, our schools need talent to educate our youth, our communities need talen
Radio Show: Trezevant Terrace Assisted Living
Located in the heart of Midtown, in a beautiful tree-lined neighborhood, Trezevant is a nonprofit, faith-based, retirement community in Memphis, TN that combines modern charm with traditional Souther
Radio Show: Tutor Doctor of Germantown
Not all tutoring services are the same. In fact, Tutor Doctor of Germantown stands out by offering in-home tutoring tailored to each and every student. They care about helping your child succeed not
Giving Back: Arthritis Foundation
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S., affecting one in four people. In Tennessee there are an estimated 1.5 million adults and about 6,000 children who suffer with some form of ar
Giving Back: Alpha Omega Veterans Services
Alpha Omega Veterans Services is a Memphis-based organization that assists U.S. veterans to reintegrate into society. That process often includes recovery and rehabilitation from debilitating mental
Radio Show: Hollywood Feed
In the past decade, Memphis-based Hollywood Feed has expanded from a handful of Mid-South stores to more than 70 locations across the Southeast and beyond. Here to talk with us today about this succe
Radio Show: UTHSC - Go Baby Go!
UTHSC Physical Therapy partnered with the Department of Engineering at the University of Memphis to bring the Go Baby Go program to Memphis. On September 10, 2016, the first Go Baby Go Rodeo was cond
Radio Show: Youth Villages - Backpack Heroes Campaign
For most families, back to school time brings excitement and anticipation. But for others, it brings a reminder that they can’t afford the school supplies needed for a successful start to the new sch
ChangeMakers: Cameron Brown
Cameron Brown speaks to audiences around the world on how to thrive in an ever changing world. He worked with more than 80 strangers from 40 countries around the world in the lead up to the event
Nashville Radio Show: Our Kids
Our Kids is dedicated to increasing community awareness of child sexual abuse, conducting research and offering education and training about the issue.
Nashville Radio Show: BBB Middle TN
The Better Business Bureau of Middle Tennessee serves 45 counties in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.
Nashville Radio Show: YWCA of Nashville & Middle TN
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is one of the oldest and largest nonprofits in the region focused on the needs of women, girls, and families. We are deeply committed to working on issues of gender,
Radio Show: ePaymentAmerica
ePayment America is excited to announce a new initiative designed specifically for companies who maintain a strong business to business concentration!
Radio Show: John 3 Ministries
After hearing of Air National Guard Airmen, Tyler Densford's helicopter accident, Gary Myers was called to help American Veterans in some way. Thus began John 3 Ministries, a ministry devoted to enco
Radio: St. Jude Memphis 5K Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer
The 5KWalk/Run to end childhood cancer is literally what the name implies a 5K Walk/Run, making it accessible to nearly everyone. This is family friendly event. It's a very special event in that it b
Nashville Radio Show: Thistle Farms
Thistle Farms' mission is to HEAL, EMPOWER, AND EMPLOY women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. They do this by providing safe and supportive housing, the opportunity for economic
Nashville Radio Show: Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee
Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee, together with their community of supporters, creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Nashville Radio Show: TekLinks - Health:Further Festival
TekLinks makes IT work for business. How? It’s simple. They are a team of expert techies and business professionals united in their goal to “Love our Team, Delight our Customers, and Serve our Commun
Radio Show: GMAC Workforce - MOVE-HIRE Program
MOVE-HIRE is a tuition free skills training program, providing industry recognized credentials, and work-based learning opportunities, including apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and internships
Radio Show: UofM Avron B. Fogelman Professional Development
The Professional Development Center seeks to prepare business students for the demands of today's competitive workplace while giving our business partners a first-hand look at the top talent coming o
Radio Show: SRVS, Sparkling Nights
Since 1962, when SRVS was founded to create options for Memphians with disabilities, the agency has been a leader in providing the services people with disabilities need to thrive and live fulfilled
Giving Back: Service Over Self
Every spring and summer, church youth groups from across the U.S. descend on Memphis to spend a week in the heat repairing roofs and conducting other home repairs.
GOODworks: Samaritan's Feet at Las Americas
On Friday, July 27th, over 80 volunteers came together to wash the feet of, and give new socks and shoes to, over 530 kids served through Las Americas at the Las Americas Community Center.
GOODworks: ACS Memphis - Harrah's Hope Lodge
Cancer patients fighting for their lives won’t have to worry about where they’re going to stay when receiving treatment in Memphis, or how they’re going to pay for it.
Nashville Radio Show: Southeast Painting
Southeast Painting provides skilled professional painting services to homes and businesses. Professional from start to finish. Grow to expect more from Southeast Painting.
Nashville Radio Show: Nashville Rescue Mission
Nashville Rescue Mission serves close to 2,000 meals a day to hungry, homeless, and hurting people in the community. This includes three hot meals a day, 365 days a year, and across two campuses.
Radio: Nashville Education, Community, and Arts Television
Nashville Education, Community, and Arts Television (NECAT) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission that is two-fold: 1. expose middle TN viewers to arts and education programming cre
Giving Back: Start Co.
Start Co. exists to help create an environment where entrepreneurs feel they can take risks in Memphis. The organization uses a variety of accelerators that take a business from seed stage to funding
The SPARK: Powering Positive Change
"Powering Positive Change" features interviews with Megan Banaszek of Carpenter Art Garden; Sonji Branch of Communities in Schools of Tennessee at Memphis; and Darrin Mellinger of Cummins.
Radio Show: Girls On The Run Memphis
Girls on the Run Memphis is a transformational physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-8th grade.
Radio Show: Memphis Medical District Collaborative
The Memphis Medical District Collaborative is a community development organization working with partners to strengthen the communities in the Memphis Medical District so that they are more livable, v
Radio Show: ARS / Rescue Rooter
ARS Cares is a program where our service centers across the country donate HVAC units and water heaters to families in need in their communities. Since July of last year, ARS/Rescue Rooter service ce
Advance Memphis
When Advance Memphis formed to help bring resources for economic self-sufficiency to South Memphis in 1999, that neighborhood (38126) was listed as the third-poorest urban ZIP code in the nation. Adv
Nashville Radio Show: Metacake
Metacake's mission is to Help Grow Brands That Matter.
Nashville Radio Show: Franktown Open Hearts
Franktown Open Hearts is a non-profit organization committed to the success of Franklin’s inner-city youth.
Nashville Radio Show: Nashville Dolphins
Nashville Dolphins started in 2003 when one swimmer with Down Syndrome wanted to improve her swimming skills in order to compete in the Special Olympics, and one volunteer was willing to help her.
Radio Show: MAN Up Teacher Fellowship
MAN Up Teacher Fellowship or MUTF® is a non-profit organization with the mission to give students in high poverty, urban and rural communities, particularly male students of color, access to high qua
Radio Show: The American Dream - Door To Door Millionaires
The Door to Door Millionaires D2DM is written to inspire, motivate and reassure thousands of young upstarts, namely millennial and middle aged baby boomers, that the American Dream of Financial Succe
Radio Show: Good Shepherd Pharmacy
A pharmacy for the uninsured, Good Shepherd Pharmacy saves members 60-90% each month. They don’t bill insurance, but provide hundreds of the most common Rx's for free.
GOODworks: Ivan Marais Cataract-A-Thon
Hamilton Eye Institute, along with over 100 volunteers, corporate, and nonprofit partners, provided free cataract surgery to more than 50 patients during their 2nd Annual Ivan Marais Cataract-A-Thon
GOODworks: Franklin Noon Rotary
Now celebrating six decades of service, the Franklin Noon Rotary Club has been instrumental in distributing over $2 million to local charities and programs during its 65 year history, answering Rotar
ChangeMakers: Joann Massey - Championing Equity & Diversity
Joann Massey is an experienced economic development and business consulting professional, leading equity and diversity efforts for the City of Memphis.
What we wear, especially in today’s world of fast fashion with its whopping 52 “micro-seasons” per year, speaks about who we are as a person and can influence those around us, whether that is our int
National MS Society - Bike MS: FedEx Rockin’ Ride 2018
The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society is the No. 1 funder of MS research in the world with a current fiscal year 2018 target of $34 million in research investment. Until this past year, the or
Radio Show: Teach For America - Memphis
Since 2006, Teach For America has placed teachers in Memphis classrooms, positively impacting the academic opportunities for thousands of students. TFA corps members and alumni are building a movemen
Radio Show: Pathway Lending
Pathway Lending was created in 1999 as an economic development agency to increase access to capital for Tennessee businesses.
Radio Show: Chef Logan Guleff
Single View Of Customer
How To Improve Customer Experience Have you ever dealt with a frustrated customer? An even better question, have you ever been a frustrated customer? Majority of the time a customer’s frustration ste
Radio Show: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville serves four counties: Davidson, Wilson, Dickson and Cheatham, with ReStores located in Davidson, Wilson and Dickson counties.
Nashville Radio Show: JourneyTEAM, Jim Bob Howard
Jim Bob Howard is the Director of the SharePoint Practice for JourneyTEAM Nashville, a Microsoft Gold Partner
Nashville Radio Show: CJ Casciotta
CJ Casciotta is a writer and serial media maker passionate about helping people discover and own their unique identity, in other words, what makes them weird.
Making Cyber-Space for Women
For nearly 20 years, Women in Technology of Tennessee (WiTT) has promoted women in technology through scholarships, community outreach, networking, and education. In that time, WiTT has grown from a
Radio Show: The Inside Story, LLC
Radio Show: Playback Memphis
Playback Memphis is part of a longstanding international organization that supports Playback theatre companies in over 60 countries around the world. Playback Memphis is recognized nationally as a le
Radio Show: Sonny Weems - Weems Week
Sonny Weems is a hometown success story who grew up in West Memphis, AR. This year will mark the 6th year of Weems Week as he has impacted more than 1000 West Memphis children either through the bask
The Power of a Story and Spreading GOOD News
When it comes to garnering media coverage, relationships and stories matter. Each of the panelists shared their willingness to talk with the community regarding their preferred methods of communicati
GOODworks: 2018 Levitt National Tour Artist, Paul Thorn
The 2018 Levitt National Tour has kicked off around the country featuring acclaimed Southern raconteur Paul Thorn and his five-piece band as he teams up with five-time GRAMMY-winning Gospel legends,
Radio Show: Memphis International Airport
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is embarking on a new plan to modernize and consolidate airline and retail operations in Concourse B.
Radio Show: JustMyMemphis
JustMyMemphis was the first community powered platform to be launched by JustMyCities. Our goal is to be a catalyst of support for local community ideas.
Shelby County Schools - ESL and Multi-National Ministries
The English as a Second Language Department at Shelby County Schools seeks to provide educational opportunities specific to the needs of English Learners such that students may succeed academically i
The SPARK: The Plan for Success
This month on The SPARK our theme is “The Plan for Success.” We’ll learn more about Church Health, an organization with a Memphis Plan for improving health and well-being, so people can experience th
Giving Back: Moore Tech
Contrary to popular opinion, a four-year degree isn’t the only path to career success. William R. Moore College of Technology in the heart of Midtown Memphis is one of the country’s oldest vocational
There are also many life lessons to be found in the exploration of food experiences, as I recently learned when my family and I duplicated a road tour I initially read about in the July 13, 2014 edit
Giving Back: Restore Corps
Restore Corps exists to empower survivors, equip communities and seek justice through systemic change, all in an effort to eradicate human trafficking. It does that work here in Memphis, serving the
ChangeMakers: Julie-Karel (JK) Elkin
Julie-Karel (JK) Elkin is a veteran in the legal industry with a proven track record of providing practical legal counsel to small and mid-size businesses and helping healthcare professionals and pra
Radio Show: Sridhar Sunkara, eBiz Solutions & ThinkProxi
Sridhar loves technology strategy and innovation. With more than 22 years of experience under his belt, he has been assisting various types of businesses to understand and implement digital transform
Radio Show: PRIZM Ensemble
The PRIZM Ensemble builds community through chamber music education and performance. They are a group of classically-trained Memphis musicians who are the ensemble-in-residence at Shady Grove Presbyt
Radio Show: The Fourth Bluff
The Fourth Bluff project is part of a larger national initiative: reimagining the civic commons. This initiative seeks to revitalize and connect public spaces— such as parks, plazas, trails and libr
My Town Miracles - Chick-Fil-A Family Picnic & Field Day
This is My Town Miracles third annual fundraiser and we invite you to get in on the action. Get ready for 10 events including Smart car pull, gaga ball, Chick-fil-A cow drop, three-legged race and mu
Radio Show: Family Safety Center CREA
Led by a team of professional victim advocates and care coordinators, CREA partners function as a multi-disciplinary team sharing case details with the informed consent of clients.
Radio Show: Youth Villages Mentoring
Become a Mentor for Youth Villages’ Children in Tennessee, Georgia or Massachusetts
Christ Community Health Services
Christ Community Health Services began in 1995 with a mission to provide quality health care to the underserved of Memphis. Today, it does that through health centers in six distinct communities, whi
Skillway's 5-Hour Workday
Together with Skillway’s President and Founder, Dew Tinnin, the leadership at Skillway has set a culture where team members work smarter and think more creatively.
Slingshot Memphis
Memphis is considered one of the most generous cities in the U.S. The city also has an estimated 175,000 people who live in poverty, including more than 75,000 children. What if the city’s generous s
Radio Show: Varsity Spirit
Varsity Spirit is comprised of the leading organizations and brands in the various spirit segments, including cheerleading and dance team training camps and clinics.
Radio Show: SETWC + FedEx Freight
For the economic health of Memphis as a whole as well as Memphis’ transportation sector, it is imperative that Shelby County Schools and other stakeholders in the Memphis area work together to grow t
Radio Show: Levitt Shell + Levitt Foundation
The Levitt Shell here in Memphis is part of a growing family of outdoor Levitt music venues and concert sites across America.
Leadership Role In Digital Transformation
3 Areas Leadership should focus before executing Digital Transformation Digital Savviness is essential for business leaders in today’s hyper competitive, digitally enabled world. Most leaders in comp
Why Digital Transformation Is Important To Every Company
Digital technologies are transforming how we think about our competition, the lines with competitors are getting blurry. What customers value can change very quickly, so companies need to be dynamic
GOODworks: Mother to Mother
Mother To Mother is a Nashville area non-profit that empowers social workers|nurses|teachers to request and provide vital heath, safety, and wellness items for children.
ChangeMakers: Dr. John Feather, Grantmakers in Aging
John Feather, PhD, is Chief Executive Officer of Grantmakers In Aging, the national society of grantmaking foundations and other organizations that work to improve the lives of older people.
Radio Show: Arthritis Foundation
Over 50 million Americans have arthritis, making it the number one cause of disability in the country.
Radio Show: Cop Stop, Germantown Police Department
Cop Stop's mission is to provide fellowship and goodwill by opening homes throughout our communities and provide home-cooked, family-style meals to local law enforcement officers. Our specific goal i
Radio Show: Lucky Cat Ramen
Lucky Cat Ramen is an upscale Japanese restaurant and late-night eatery in Cooper Young, Memphis. Located at 247 South Cooper Street, Zach and Sarah Nicholson serve delicious Ramen and traditional As
ARK Farms
ARK Farms hosts groups who need restorative time, whether it’s a family, groups that serve at-risk individuals or youth who want a place to thrive without competition, stress or fear. They come to th
"I’ve often been asked how I “do it” with a husband who is away from home so much for work; how do I manage everyday life as a working mother to a young son, with virtually no family members living i
Women in Business & Philanthropy
Being a city builder, I get a thrill whenever our events spark a connection that moves our community forward.
The SPARK: Strengthening Home
This month on The SPARK our theme is “Strengthening Home.” We’ll learn more about an organization fostering leadership among women and support programs that enable women and children to reach their
Radio Show: Victory Bicycle Studio
Victory Bicycle Studio has donated over 100 bicycles to the Carpenter Art Garden Bike Shop. Sister store, Pedaltown Bicycle Company, is about to take the program to a new level.
Radio Show: Music Export Memphis
Founder and Director of Music Export Memphis, Elizabeth Cawein, seeks to share the current, contemporary music scene in Memphis.
Radio Show: Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee
Dr. Megan Quaile, Executive Director, & Jocquell Rodgers, Director of Community Engagement, Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee
Indie Memphis
Indie Memphis has existed for more than 20 years as part of an effort to create community through independent film while supporting the development of filmmakers. It serves film fans and the local in
Mama Gaia offers a completely organic, vegetarian menu. Though not always easy, it is their aforementioned passion that “keeps them going” so that they can offer the same opportunities of healthier e
Radio Show: The Levitt Shell
Executive Director, Anne Pitts, of The Levitt Shell shares the history and happenings of this iconic venue.
Radio Show: National MS Society
David Haddock and Colleen Slattery with the National MS Society, Mid South Chapter, along with Rene Bustamante and Cliff Tillman from FedEx, who serve on the advisory board with the National MS Socie
Radio Show: Bluff City Batman
Bluff City Batman serves the citizens of Memphis, Tennessee and beyond!
Honoring First Responders
On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, Cumulus Media Memphis hosted The First Responders Luncheon honoring the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Sponsored by many local companies and organizations, the event hono
AngelStreet
AngelStreet mentors inner-city girls by providing musical training in communities where it otherwise wouldn’t exist. AngelStreet started in North Memphis at the Oasis Enrichment Center and will soon
Radio Show: ARK Farms
ARK Farms is home to over 100 animals rescued due to being unwanted, abandoned, abused, or neglected.
Radio Show: Youth Villages Foster Care Services
A foster parent is someone who is willing to provide a home for a child who is in temporary need of a family.
Radio Show: Tennessee Small Business Development Center
For over 30 years, the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) network has been empowering small business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals with a business idea to innovate new produ
A Conversation With Ben Nemtin
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with author and producer, Ben Nemtin. Ben and his friends set out on a two-week road trip with a camera and a borrowed RV to complete a list of “100 things to do before you
Some of my fondest memories as a new Memphian and a new mom were made aboard a Memphis trolley.
Radio Show: Moore Tech
The mission of Moore Tech is to provide students with the training and skills necessary to become successful in business and industry.
Radio Show: St. George's Independent School
St. George's Independent School is an Episcopal school dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, preparing students for a life of learning and meaningful contribution in an inclusive learning community
Radio Show: Delta Water
Artesian by nature, crystal clear, soft and refreshing, Delta Water is responsibly sourced from their very own natural mineral water spring located in Memphis, Tennessee.
The mission of Las Americas is to “serve and develop functional and successful Latino youth and children of all ages and to help them make a smooth transition into the American school system and life
CodeCrew
CodeCrew addresses the city’s digital skills gap by mentoring underrepresented kids to be tech innovators and leaders. CodeCrew provides in-depth computer science training to the community’s children
W.O. Smith Music School
W.O. Smith Music School exists to provide affordable, quality music instruction available to children from low-income families in the Metropolitan Nashville area.
GOODworks: AutoZone Celebrates 6,000th Store
AutoZone celebrated a major milestone August 25, 2017, with the grand opening of its 6,000th store at 2761 Kirby Road in Memphis, Tennessee.
ChangeMakers: Jason Duncan
After founding Energy Lighting Services in 2010 in Nashville, CEO Jason Duncan and his team have completed four of the world's largest LED retrofits. The commercial lighting company has saved compani
For the first time in seven years of living here (most of the time!) I visited Martyrs Park, an accidental discovery during my self-guided downtown tour. It is a beautiful park on the Mississippi Riv
Nashville Education, Community, and Arts Television
Nashville Education, Community, and Arts Television, also known as NECAT, exists to teach people how to make TV shows in their cutting-edge studio and then broadcast those shows so that the world can
The SPARK: The Power of Creating Art
The SPARK champions business and community leaders igniting positive change. This month on The SPARK our theme is “The Power of Creating Art.” We’ll learn more about an organization creating communit
Radio Show: Toward Justice: A City-Wide Upstanders' Project
A collaborative between the Memphis Jewish Community Center, Facing History and Ourselves, and other agencies; Toward Justice: A City-Wide Upstanders' Project is a month long endeavor with various e
Radio Show: Restore Corps
Restore Corps exists to eradicate human trafficking by empowering survivors, equipping communities, and seeking justice through systemic change.
Radio Show: Creative Aging
Creative Aging is the only organization in the Mid-South that brings the arts to older adults where they live or gather.
GOODworks: Memphis Oral School for the Deaf
Memphis Oral School for the Deaf provides deaf and hearing-impaired children the instruction needed to become independent in a world of sound.
GOODworks: Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
GOODworks: Memphis Rox Climbing + Community
Memphis Rox is a community center complete with climbing gym; cafe; juice bar; meditation, yoga and dance space; and an area for outdoor events opening April 2018 in Soulsville, Memphis.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
It's About Healthy Babies
Jerome Robinson
The March for Babies is being held on May 5th from 8 AM - 2 PM at Shelby Farms Park
Radio Show: PeopleCap
PeopleCap is about the people side of business. They work with growing companies that value their people as their greatest asset.
Radio Show: Alice Faye Duncan
Alice Faye Duncan is a librarian and writer for young people.
Radio Show: RMHC Memphis Red Shoe Society
The mission of Ronald McDonald House of Memphis’ Red Shoe Society is to engage, empower, and inspire young professionals to participate in philanthropic and leadership endeavors and to build awarenes
Special Olympics Greater Memphis
The Special Olympics uses sports as a way to showcase the skills and dignity of more than 4.9 million athletes in 172 countries, including some 2,500 who participate in the Memphis area.
The East Buntyn Art Walk will take place on April 21, 2018. For more information, please visit www.eastbuntynartwalk.com
Creative Aging
Memphis has a thriving music and arts scene, but sometimes it can be difficult for our community’s seniors to access it. Creative Aging works to solve this issue of access by bringing the arts to t
Radio Show: Belltower Artisans
Belltower Artisans was started by two college students from Memphis who are passionate about making things and investing in the city and culture they live in.
Radio Show: The Bodine School
Bodine is an independent school located right outside of Memphis in Germantown, TN, that serves students in grades 1-6 who have been diagnosed with dyslexia or similar difficulties with reading.
Radio Show: Slingshot Memphis
A former counselor and teacher turned institutional investment broker, Justin Miller, Founder of Slingshot Memphis, felt increasingly pulled to step into the yawning gap that separates so many Memphi
I purposely did not write about MLK50 yesterday because I believe there were, and are, voices more powerful and more relevant than mine. While I proudly embrace Memphis as home it does not escape me
Taste of Science is a festival April 22-28 where the best science researchers share their work with you in your favorite spaces across Memphis and other communities nationwide.
Radio Show: Ballet On Wheels Dance School & Company
Dance is a joyous celebration of life. Dance is mastery of the human body. Dance is a path of personal growth. These are some of the guiding principals of Ballet On Wheels Dance School (BOW)— Memphis
Radio Show: Porter-Leath - Foster
In Tennessee alone, there are over 8,000 children in the foster care program. In Shelby County, approximately 200 of the hardest-to-place children - kids who are older and/or in sibling groups - wait
ChangeMakers: Josh McManus
Josh McManus is a problem-solver working in post-industrial cities with entrepreneurs, corporations, and foundations to help people positively transform the places that they love.
The Arc Mid-South
The Arc Mid-South’s mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential.
As I am writing this blog post our Jewish brothers and sisters are preparing for the start of Passover (Friday, March 30), our Christian brothers and sisters are preparing for Easter and its accompan
Radio Show: Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce
The Germantown Chamber supports small to medium sized businesses in their growth challenges.
Radio Show: Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)
One year ago, THDA launched a new program that provides $15,000 in financial assistance to qualified homebuyers who purchase existing homes in targeted ZIP Codes statewide, including 18 ZIP Codes in
Radio Show: MyBlockMusic
MyBlockMusic is a digital entertainment platform that helps musicians improve their brand recognition.
The SPARK: Moving Forward with Faith
We’ll learn more about Calvary Rescue Mission, a local faith-based nonprofit rebuilding the lives of homeless men; AngelStreet, an organization mentoring girls with music education and opportunities
Scouting and Service
Scouting in the Memphis area gives boys and girls the opportunity to learn leadership skills while better understanding how to be productive parts of the community.
Radio Show: My Town Miracles - Brandon Artiles
My Town Miracles' passion is to make an impact in the community, one miracle at a time.
Radio Show: The Arc Mid-South
The Arc Mid-South is empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential through career development and job placement services.
Radio Show: The Memphis Zoo
Matt Thompson, Director of Animal Programs at the Memphis Zoo, was recently selected as one of 10 professionals in the country to take part in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Executive Leadersh
Friday Night Lights will take on an entirely different meaning this Friday in Memphis. Spotlights will shine brightly not onto young men running about football fields but onto a group of young women
ChangeMakers: Rob Hughes
As Porter-Leath’s vice president of development, Rob Hughes has many responsibilities, ranging from planning the annual Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival to driving Toy Truck donations and assisting in a
Radio Show: Tennis Memphis
Tennis Memphis is a USTA Community Tennis Association organization, a 4-Star NJTL Chapter and a non profit 501(c)(3) governed by a Board of Directors.
Radio Show: Renewing the Mind Body and Soul
Renewing the Mind, Body and Soul is a new non-profit organization founded on Christian principles and values of renewing and keeping one’s mind, body, and soul at one with Christ.
Radio Show: Donnie Chambliss, Realtor with Crye-Leike
Donnie Chambliss III grew up in a real estate family. Originally from Southaven, Mississippi, Donnie first obtained his real estate license in college at age 18. Active in the local community, he ser
Radio Show: Multicultural Career Expo
At ContigoCreative, they've have designed the Multicultural Career Expo as a comprehensive platform for all cultures to achieve their career goals and contribute to a vibrant, thriving future for our
GOODworks: RISE Biscuits Donuts & Righteous Chicken
RISE Biscuits Donuts & Righteous Chicken recently opened at the Shops of Saddle Creek in Germantown, Tennessee. RISE serves biscuits, donuts, and sandwiches every day alongside fresh coffee, juices,
Community Alliance for the Homeless
Community Alliance for the Homeless is a nonprofit organization that provides planning, technical assistance and service coordination to a range of public and private agencies that work to end home
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is now open at 5400 Goodman Road, Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Radio Show: Girl Scouts Heart of the South
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Radio Show: International Paper
International Paper supports U.S. non-profit organizations where their employees live and work.
Radio Show: Memphis Oral School for the Deaf
GOODworks: Germantown Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
The City of Germantown gave away 600 dogwood trees in celebration of Arbor Day on Friday, March 2nd.
Memphis Suit Project is Helping Men Get Job-Ready
First impressions matter, especially when attempting to get a job. Looking sharp on an interview often plays an important role in whether someone ultimately is offered a job. Memphis Suit Project hel
Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Advisors Employees Engaged
Looking back 25 years, Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Advisors was founded with a heartbeat for Memphis growth; and now through Community Advisors the company is giving forward through a focused co
Gifts come in many different forms and sizes. Some are large, concrete, and require advance discussion of logistics, such as the delivery of thousands of pounds of dog food. Others are small, abstr
Radio Show: Coordinated Response to Elder Abuse (CREA)
CREA Memphis is a Coordinated Community Response (CCR) team whose aim is to improve the protection of older adults in Memphis and Shelby County that are 60 years of age and older where there is a sus
Agape Child & Family Services is a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to providing children and families with healthy homes.
Radio Show: Vintage901 and the WFGM
The Grand Tasting, day one of the 2018 Vintage901 Spring Weekend Festival, will be held on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 6-9pm at Crosstown Concourse and will include 75+ wines prepared by our Grand Eve
GOODworks: New Ballet Ensemble
New Ballet Ensemble and School (NBE) is a thriving after school dance program in the heart of Midtown Memphis.
Jason Farmer is a Memphian who has been quietly going about creating change within our community and, much like Colvin, doing so without much fanfare.
My Town Miracles is Changing Lives in the Mid-South
My Town Miracles is a prime example of how one business can play a role in changing the lives of people in its community. My Town Movers co-owner Noel Fenderson founded My Town Miracles in 2016. He f
The SPARK: A Group Approach
A Group Approach profiles Valerie Morris of Morris Marketing Group, a PR firm helping non-profits share their stories; Amanda Wiig of Make-A-Wish Mid-South, a non-profit granting the wishes of childr
Radio Show: David Dufour, Experiencing Grief
David Dufour shares about his son Christopher and their family's grief experience. He also shares resources in Memphis available to those that are grieving and scholarships set up in Christopher's na
Radio Show: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis
BGC Memphis recently received an award for the Ira. Samelson Jr. Branch for being one of the highest performing organizations and individual clubs in America.
Radio Show: Las Americas
Las Americas exists to serve and develop functional and successful Latino youth and children of all ages and to help them make a smooth transition into the American school system and lifestyle, here
Perfect Vision: Southern College of Optometry
Southern College of Optometry has trained future optometrists since its founding in 1932. But more than training future eye care providers, the school provides an important service to those in the Me
Radio Show: City of Memphis - OBDC
The mission of the City of Memphis - Office of Business Diversity and Compliance is to increase the number of M/W/SBEs certified with the City of Memphis and assist with strengthening the capacity of
Radio Show: HealthyHere
Over 50% of employees at companies just like yours have significant health risks. Learn how HealthyHere helps provide your employees with insights on their health.
Radio Show: MVP3 Entertainment Group
Marie Pizano is a Chicago native who now calls Memphis, TN home. Pizano is Founder/CEO of MVP3 Entertainment Group, and is an award-winning film producer and author. Her films have won awards at the
ChangeMakers: Linda C. Hartley and Vivien Hoexter
H2Growth Strategies LLC, founded by Linda C. Hartley and Vivien Hoexter, advises executive staff and board members to improve performance, build leadership, and increase revenues for sustainable grow
Spay Memphis Offers Affordable Solution
Animal overpopulation is a concern in the Mid-South, something Spay Memphis works to address. One fertile cat and her offspring can produce 370,000 kittens in seven years and one fertile dog and he
Communities In Schools of Tennessee is Working in Memphis
Communities In Schools of Tennessee (CISTN) is part of the national Communities In Schools network, a leader in dropout prevention across the U.S. The organization’s mission is to “surround students
When basketball player and community champion Zach Randolph returned to Memphis on January 19, 2018, now as part of the Sacramento Kings, the fans at FedEx Forum that night made it clear to him that
Radio Show: Couture Cares
Couture Cares is an organization that makes positive changes in the lives of our youth and community regardless of race, color or religion.
Radio Show: Christ Community Health Services
Christ Community Health Services has focused on fulfilling the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of the underserved, the uninsured and the homeless in Memphis since 1995.
Radio Show: My City Rides
Across the country, transportation averages 17% of income. Here in Memphis, it’s 29%.
Meritan is a Good Samaritan to Over 1,400 in the Mid-South
Meritan is a Memphis organization that strives to assist the well-being and independence of individuals of all ages in the Mid-South. Meritan provides services to more than 1,400 Memphians annually r
If you haven’t been to our city’s central library yet, please consider visiting soon. Through all of its various resources, perhaps you will see, think about and question our world in ways you haven’
Radio Show: Morris + Mollye Fogelman Int. Jewish Film Fest
Learn more about the upcoming Morris and Mollye Fogelman International Jewish Film Festival February 1-27
Radio Show: ServiceMaster by Stratos
ServiceMaster by Stratos has recognized the importance of giving back to the community since it was founded in 1979, and they continue to build upon that belief.
In this week's Radio Show interview, learn more about Church Health's MEMPHIS Plan: Affordable Healthcare for Small Businesses
The SPARK: Technology as a Solution
Technology is not just shaping the way we connect and communicate, it’s transforming the way we fight crime, we teach and help our children learn and succeed, we ideate and create new products, envir
Yuletide Office Solutions Jolly All Year Round
The holiday season has special meaning for the 30 employees at Yuletide Office Solutions. The company started in 1972 during the Christmas season. Every package includes a candy cane, the company’s m
Radio Show: Sacred Heart Southern Missions
Sacred Heart Southern Missions staffs and funds the programs and work of two Catholic elementary schools providing a proven path out of poverty for more than 550 children...
Radio Show: Dave & Buster’s Memphis
Dave & Buster’s has raised more than $6 million for Make-A-Wish® since 2012 through a variety of fundraising initiatives and we aren’t done yet! We promote three separate star sales campaigns each ye
Radio Show: Palmer Home for Children
Palmer Home provides superior residential care for children while introducing the love of God through their service to each individual child.
Carpenter Art Garden: from empty lot to community catalyst
Art has a way of speaking to a person’s soul. Erin Harris is an art teacher, so she knows the impact creativity has on children.
Make it a Priority to Thank and Help our Veterans
There are countless Veterans who need and deserve our love and support; and there are many nonprofits locally and nationally working to help those who are struggling, like this man I met 23 years ago
But here in Memphis, where Dr. King’s final call to a Promised Land still echoes, I am reverently awake.
Radio Show: Chalkbeat Tennessee
Chalkbeat Tennessee's mission: providing Tennesseans with accurate information about education so they can make informed decisions.
Radio Show: Cummins
Cummins is bringing a global education program to a Memphis high school, marking a first for the company.
Radio Show: Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo
During 2017, Germantown achieved reaffirmation of the City’s triple-A bond rating from both Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s, Fire Department Class 1 ISO rating, Germantown Police Department Tennessee
The Power of Crafting a Vision Board
Make the most of this New Year by crafting a vision board.
Phelps Security Committed to Memphis Prosperity
Patti Phelps said that when she and her husband first started operating the business they were just focused on making it work. But they soon realized there were needs within the community where their
ChangeMakers: Michelle Gielan
Michelle Gielan, national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher, is the best-selling author of Broadcasting Happiness.
Radio Show: Student Engagement at The University of Memphis
The Dean of Students Office, within UofM Student Affairs, plays a significant role in enhancing the learning experience for students.
Radio Show: Sandler Training by Capstone | Milla's House
In this podcast episode, Jeremy C. Park talks to the Giselmann brothers (Andrew and Frazer) about both Sandler Training by Capstone Sales Performance, LLC and Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Good Gr
Radio Show: eBiz Solutions and ThinkProxi
In this podcast episode, Jeremy C. Park speaks with Sridhar Sunkara about technology at his two businesses: eBiz Solutions and ThinkProxi.
Funded entirely by his company HRO Partners, Baker has infused his own personal philosophy of giving into the creation of this network which seeks to empower at least 10,000 local participants to pay
Realize a Dream in 2018
The more clear our vision, the easier it will be to make decisions and find ways to continually step closer to accomplishing our plan and fulfilling our dreams. So, here’s a wish for all of us to rea
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi connects people who care with causes that matter.
Radio Show: Memphis Athletic Ministries
Memphis Athletic Ministries exists to help build godly youth in under-resourced neighborhoods by teaching them to love God, love others, and love themselves. Their vision is to develop youth into Chr
Radio Show: Association for Women Attorneys
The Association for Women Attorneys is a bar association of Memphis and Shelby County founded in 1979. Its members are dedicated to supporting each other as attorneys, educating themselves and others
Radio Show: CJ Kirkland
Currently, C.J. is writer of the blog River City Rising for cityCURRENT. She is also a contributing writer for Executive Speakers Bureau of Memphis and the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis.
LITE grew from a tiny classroom to an established organization teaching 21st century skills to over 1,000 students across the city of Memphis.
Radio Show: Skyline Exhibits MidSouth
No matter the size or scope of your trade show or event, Skyline MidSouth's foremost goal is always to strengthen your brand at face to face events.
GOODworks: St. Jude, Delta Air Lines Fantasy Flight
Delta Air Lines and Memphis International Airport hosted the annual “Fantasy Flight” to the “North Pole” for patients from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and their families Friday, December 15
Thank you, Coach Daniel, for sharing your gifts with all of us and for being such an influential presence in so many of our children’s lives and, consequentially, ours.
The 4th Annual SPARK Awards
Watch The 4th Annual SPARK Awards, the Mid-South's annual televised award show focused on honoring individuals and organizations making a difference in our community.
St. Jude, Delta Air Lines Fantasy Flight to the North Pole
The SPARK: A Thread of Community Advisors
Jeremy C. Park interviews Larry Jensen and Greg Spillyards of Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Advisors, a company specializing in commercial real estate services that also focuses on helping communi
Radio Show: The Soulsville Foundation
The Soulsville Foundation is the Memphis, Tennessee-based nonprofit organization that operates and raises funding for the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Stax Music Academy, and The Soulsville Ch
Radio Show: KIPP Memphis
The mission of KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools is to provide high performing schools in the Memphis area that will equip all students with the necessary academic and life skills needed to succeed in
Radio Show: Wolf River Conservancy
The Wolf River Conservancy is a non-profit land trust based in Memphis. Since their formation in 1985, the Wolf River Conservancy has helped protect over 16,000 acres along the Wolf River.
The SPARK Awards 2017 Airs Monday, December 18 at 8 PM on WK
The SPARK Awards 2017 airs Monday, December 18 at 8 PM on WKNO
GOODworks: Retrieving Freedom, Inc.
Retrieving Freedom, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to training service dogs to serve the needs of veterans, children with autism, and individuals living with diabetes.
Make the Most of the Holidays to Help Your Job Search
This time of year can be tough when it comes to searching for a job. We only have about a week left before many corporate leaders go on vacation and things start slowing down dramatically around the
Radio Show: The Campbell Foundation
For more than 60 years, The Campbell Foundation has been committed to advancing surgeon education, orthopaedic research, and community healthcare. The Campbell Foundation is dedicated to enhancing qu
Radio Show: Communities In Schools of Tennessee at Memphis
Communities In Schools of Tennessee at Memphis currently has comprehensive, integrated student services in eleven schools in the Achievement School District and Shelby County schools.
Radio Show: Speak Life Memphis
Speak Life Memphis provides transforming Christ- centered experiences, using the arts, mentoring, and outreach, that develops the mind, body, spirit.
When two separate but equally purposeful entities join together a magical and long-lasting relationship ensues.
ChangeMakers: Carla Javits
Carla Javits is President and CEO of REDF (The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund), a pioneering venture philanthropy galvanizing a national movement of social enterprises—purpose-driven, revenue-ge
Metro Construction: Built on Quality and Compassion
Metro Construction is in business to do quality work, but with every opportunity, their team looks for ways their services and efforts can lead to a better Memphis.
Radio Show: Horsehoe Casino and Tunica Roadhouse
Caesars Mid-South male executives and celebrities modeled bras decorated by employees from Horseshoe Tunica, Tunica Roadhouse to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society at the Battl
Radio Show: Porter-Leath
Porter-Leath Toy Truck Drive is December 6-8t, 2017. Volunteers will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for 6,000 Porter-Leath Preschool children who otherwise would receive little to nothing for Chri
Radio Show: Memphis Friendship Foundation Heartsong Church
The Friendship Park of Memphis, a partnership between the people of the Memphis Islamic Center and Heartsong Church, is a a living monument to and catalyst for inspiring the human spirit to seek ou
The Power of Being Intentional with Your Nonprofit Board
By being intentional with your board members, you can better leverage their talents and focus their efforts to help fulfill the mission of your nonprofit.
GOODworks: Good Principles at Principle Toyota
Principle Toyota believes success means taking care of the community and the environment in order to establish a strong organization and legacy.
Radio Show: F3
The mission of F3 is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership. They are a national network of free, volunteer-led workout groups for men.
Radio Show: Bethany Christian Services
Bethany Christian Services is a global nonprofit organization that brings families together and keeps families together. Strengthening families for the well-being of children is their top priority. S
Radio Show: Grit. Grind. Give. Giving Tuesday 2017
Choose901, cityCurrent, New Memphis, Leadership Memphis, SchoolSeed, Volunteer Odyssey, GiVE 365, and LIVEGIVEmidsouth.org are partnering to encourage a community-wide day of giving—Memphis-style!
On #GivingTuesday, Let’s Grit. Grind. Give!
Learn ways you can participate in Grit. Grind. Give., Memphis' local effort to support "Giving Tuesday," a global day of giving that kicks off the charitable donation season.
This Thanksgiving, I am thankful for the work the leaders of Rotary organizations are doing in our communities; I am thankful for their examples of compassion and unwavering faith in the face of seem
Welcome My brother and His Family to the Area
cityCURRENT president, Jeremy C. Park, is excited to welcome his brother, Jeff Park, and family to the Mid-South!
The SPARK: A Mission of Nutrition
This month on The SPARK our theme was “A Mission of Nutrition” with guests: D. Scott Bjork, President & CEO, Memphis Union Mission; Lyle Udell, Executive Director, Urban Bicycle Food Ministry; and T
Radio Show: Andrew Bartolotta
Andrew Bartolotta is a digital media professional connecting passion and purpose through technology.
Radio Show: Copeland Coaching
Angela Copeland has coached job seekers for over 10 years, and is the founder of her coaching practice, Copeland Coaching.
Radio Show: Believe Memphis Academy
Believe Memphis Academy will prepare scholars in grades 4 through 8 with the academic rigor, robust supports, and leadership development necessary to excel in high school, thrive in college, and lead
ChangeMakers: Sgt. Len Edwards
There is more than one way for a child to come up missing, at least in the eyes of Ret. Memphis Police Sgt. Len Edwards. As executive director of Memphis-based Commission on Missing and Exploited Chi
GOODworks: Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South
Preparing students for real life goes beyond the usual education taught in schools. Financial literacy and work readiness are vital for the success of the community, and Junior Achievement of Memphis
GOODworks: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
Memphis has a reputation as a giving community. The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis plays a major role in the coordination of those efforts.
The Indie Memphis Film Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and River City Rising is covering the event with a three part series themed "Giving When the Living Gets Tough”.
Radio Show: My Town Miracles
My Town Miracles' passion is to make an impact in the community, one miracle at a time. Their mission is to Be the Miracle that Brings Lasting Change.
Mahaffey Tent & Event Rentals
When every detail matters, Mahaffey Tent & Event Rentals has the most memorable weddings, parties, entertainments and event spaces covered for Memphis and the Mid-South.
QuikFix
QuikFix is a young startup created by three college students who wanted a job in their free time, but whose busy schedules didn't permit it. Many community members who live in or near colleges and un
GOODworks: Data Facts
Daphne Large started Data Facts in 1989. It remains a 100% woman-owned business, something the company’s president and CEO said makes her proud. But she’s possibly just as proud or even more so about
A Conversation with Nick & Giles English
Nick and Giles English founded Bremont, maker of precision British-built mechanical watches.
The Indie Memphis Film Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and River City Rising is covering the event with a three part series themed "Giving When the Living Gets Tough”. Here, in
Over the last four weeks we’ve been sharing some of the public nominations that were submitted for our cityCURRENT and WKNO televised awards show, The SPARK Awards. There were so many nominations sub
Over the last five weeks we’ve been sharing some of the public nominations that were submitted for our cityCURRENT and WKNO televised awards show, The SPARK Awards. We’ve hardly scratched the surface
Radio Show: Servicemaster
ServiceMaster is a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services, operating through an extensive service network of more than 85,000 trusted employees, technicians, contractors an
Radio Show: Napa Café
Open since 1998, Napa Café is tucked away in a pleasant corner of Sanderlin Centré.
Radio Show: YMCA of Memphis & The Mid-South
The Y is community centered. For nearly 160 years, they've been listening and responding to our communities. The Y is for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Radio Show: Railgarten Loflin Yard Rec Room Bounty on Broad
Memphis' hottest restaurants, billiards, and backyard entertainment spaces collide in this radio show interview.
Radio Show: Pimentos Kitchen + Market and Holiday Deli & Ham
Pimentos Kitchen + Market opened its doors to the public offering breakfast, lunch and dinner and the latest upgrade, local craft beers. Holiday Deli and Ham Co. is a locally owned and locally lov
Radio Show: Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Advisors
Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Advisors was founded with a core mission to provide best-of-class business real estate advisory services in the Memphis region.
The Indie Memphis Film Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. In the first of a three-part series covering the event, themed "Giving When the Living Gets Tough", we feature local art
Before we became wives and mothers, girlfriends and godmothers, we were women with the capacity to dream big. And though at times these dreams were deferred because of the responsibilities which acco
Over the last few weeks we’ve been sharing some of the pubic nominations that were submitted for our cityCURRENT and WKNO televised awards show, The SPARK Awards. Once again, these are all current no
ChangeMakers: Moira Forbes
Moira Forbes is the President and Publisher of ForbesWoman, a multi-media platform dedicated to successful women in business and leadership.
Behind the Scenes, V2 Media share client-focused mission
Behind the Scenes and V2 Media show how two companies can work together while operating as individual entities.
Radio Show: Advance Memphis
Advance Memphis was founded in 1999 to bring about economic revitalization in Memphis, Tennessee. Specifically, we focus on the South Memphis neighbors who live in the 38126 and 38106 zip codes.
Radio Show: Jewish Literary and Cultural Arts Festival
The MJCC Cultural Arts and Jewish Living and Learning departments offer a wide variety of educational, physical, social, and cultural activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of our communi
The SPARK: A Helpful Resource
"A Helpful Resource" is the theme of The SPARK October 2017. Jeremy Park interviews John Butler, president of Agricenter International, a local leader in agricultural research, education, and conserv
When I drove past him that busy morning, rushing to get to my destination, he smiled and waved at me. I looked around, figuring he’d mistaken me for someone else, and kept driving without returning t
Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been sharing some of the pubic nominations that were submitted for our cityCURRENT and WKNO televised awards show, The SPARK Awards.
Radio Show: Duncan Williams Asset Management
Duncan Williams Asset Management was created to meet the needs of individual investors, business owners and foundations. They believe in integrity, intelligence and independence, and provide their cl
Radio Show: My Cup of Tea
My Cup of Tea is a specialty tea company run by volunteers and women in the Orange Mound community, who go through extensive tea training and job skills courses. Our women also experience great spiri
Radio Show: Chris Conlee, LeadershipWorks, Highpoint Church
The goal of LeadershipWorks is to build an unstoppable leadership culture by mentoring emerging leaders, hosting leadership conferences, and recruiting established difference makers to the city of Me
A Conversation With... Dr. Jen Welter
Host Jeremy Park talks to the first female to coach in the NFL. The discussion covers her remarkable journey as an athlete and scholar, as a sports consultant, speaker, and most recently, an author.
The threat of thunderstorms which loomed all day didn’t keep away the thousands of burger enthusiasts and aficionados who came to Tiger Lane to test their talents and taste buds.
Dorothy Wilson Quietly Championed for Disabled Memphians
Aisling Maki
Dorothy Wilson is known as the wife of entrepreneur Kemmons Wilson, founder of the Holiday Inn hotel chain, but what’s not as well-known is that Dorothy was an entrepreneur in her own right.
Last week we started sharing some of the pubic nominations that were submitted for our cityCURRENT and WKNO televised awards show, The SPARK Awards. Once again, these are current nominees for the sho
Radio Show: Overcoming Abuse God’s Way
Overcoming Abuse God’s Way (OAGW) is a group of qualified Christian leaders (men and women) who exists to help those suffering from the effects of abuse through Christian education.
Founded in 1981 by Joe Savage, Metro Construction has been building throughout the Memphis area for over 30 years.
Radio Show: Indie Memphis
One of the city's core arts institutions, Indie Memphis connects and inspires indie filmmakers and film-lovers through the unique creative landscape that is the home of the Blues and the birthplace o
We recently wrapped up the public nomination phase for our cityCURRENT and WKNO televised awards show, The SPARK Awards.
GOODworks: University of Memphis Athletics
The University of Memphis student-athletes wear the word “Memphis” on their jerseys, but how they represent the city goes much deeper. Student-athletes give back to the community, sometimes as team p
Radio Show: Yuletide Office Solutions
Yuletide Office Solutions is a locally-owned family business, serving the Mid-South since 1972.
Radio Show: McCabe Construction Company
McCabe Construction Company was founded by Dave McCabe to provide unparalleled customer service and unmatched industry knowledge to both the insurer, and the insuree.
Radio Show: American Cancer Society - Memphis
The American Cancer Society has programs and services to help manage cancer treatment and recovery and find the emotional support one needs.
ChangeMakers: Nick & Giles English of Bremont
Life for Nick & Giles English changed significantly one clear day in March 1995. This accident turned into an ah-ha moment for the two brothers to use their dad's passion to engineer and craft the wo
This month is ending but our fight to end childhood cancer never will.
The SPARK: Restoring Hope and Home
“Restoring Hope and Home” is the theme of The SPARK September 2017.
Back in August, cityCURRENT and Smith & Nephew teamed with Memphis Athletic Ministries, fondly known as MAM, to host an event featuring guest speaker, Dr. Jen Welter. Dr. Welter is widely known as a
Radio Show: Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell
In August 2010, Mark was elected Shelby County Mayor. He has since led several successful initiatives in economic development, such as creating the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) for Memph
Radio Show: Brian Callies Foundation
The Brian Callies Foundation is a faith-based, unified effort to promote awareness of missing and exploited children and human trafficking providing tools and resources for the prevention and resolut
Radio Show: Christian Brothers University - Dr. Smarrelli
Consistently named one of the top Universities in TN and the South, CBU is your home. CBU is a student body full of diverse cultures, faiths and interests.
“We have core values. We use teamwork. We show grace and we teach each other.”- James Lancaster
Radio Show: Community Alliance for the Homeless
Project Homeless Connect - Memphis opens the windows of opportunity to individuals who are experiencing homelessness in Memphis/Shelby County. Giving them immediate access to vital services and resou
Radio Show: The Giving Hour / HRO Partners
The Giving Hour is a community connectivity engine designed to engage, inspire and better connect all of the outstanding and talented individuals in our community with the many mentorship opportuniti
Radio Show: Bike MS: FedEx Rockin' Ride to Oxford
Bike MS: FedEx Rockin’ Ride to Oxford (formerly FedEx Rock-N-Roll Ride) is a ride that will take you farther than you've ever gone before. What makes this ride so special? This is the 32nd year for o
ChangeMakers: Jason Little
In June 2014, Jason Little became only the fifth person since 1912 to serve as Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation's president and CEO.
Help One Person a Day to Help Change the World
When I was young, I prayed for world peace and for everyone to realize life is valuable and short. I dreamt we could put an end to atrocities like racism and poverty, and that we could get along, be
GOODworks: Bodine School
The Bodine School in Germantown has worked with children dealing with dyslexia since its first students walked through the door in 1972.
Radio Show: eBiz Solutions
eBiz Solutions provides industry leading SharePoint development, website design, mobile app development and technology solutions in Memphis TN.
Radio Show: Memphis College Of Art
Memphis College of Art is dedicated to teaching the practice, history, and appreciation of visual art and design, while challenging all students to reach their highest individual potential.
Radio Show: Mama Gaia
Mama Gaia, meaning “Mother Earth” in ancient Greek, is a fast-casual dining experience offering only organic, vegetarian menu options at affordable prices.
Indie Memphis held its second annual Youth Film Fest this past weekend at the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts and Education, naturally.
Creating a Meaningful Volunteer Experience
As Sarah notes: “Volunteers can be the deciding factor in whether a nonprofit is thriving or just surviving. Volunteers feed our hungry, comfort our children, and shelter our homeless. Providing a qu
Today, Labor Day, many of us are celebrating a rare day off and an opportunity to spend time with family and friends, enjoying the fruits of our own labor. Yet let’s also take a moment to celebrate t
Radio Show: Jubilee Catholic Schools Network
Known nationally as the “Miracle in Memphis,” the Jubilee Catholic Schools Network combines the best of Catholic, faith-based instruction from the past with contemporary best teaching practices to de
Radio Show: Champion Awards and Apparel
The Champion team has produced over 100 million screen-printed and embroidered Branded Apparel Products since 1979.
Radio Show: Carpenter Art Garden
Under the umbrella of the Binghampton Development Corporation, the Carpenter Art Garden partners with neighborhood children and adults, as well as local artists to transform a blighted lot into a pla
University of Memphis teams up with Volunteer Odyssey
The University of Memphis has entered into an official partnership with Volunteer Odyssey as the University’s official service partner. Volunteer Odyssey, a Memphis-based one stop shop for meaningfu
Empathy. Understanding. Hope. Hard-work!
The mission of the Forrest Spence Fund is to assist with the non-medical needs of critically or chronically ill children and their families throughout the Mid-South.
Six degrees of separation is what they say connects us all but I believe it’s closer to three degrees, really. And I also believe, reflective of this three degrees, a bonus benefit in us striving to
The SPARK: Around the World from Memphis
Around the World from Memphis is this episode's theme. Jeremy Park interviews Kim Kargbo of Women of Hope International, which helps people with disabilities in West Africa; Scovia Wilson of Operatio
Creative Ways to Reward Volunteers
Last week we started sharing helpful tips and advice from our recent “Get On Board” workshop hosted by cityCURRENT and The Assisi Foundation of Memphis, Inc. Our speaker was Dr. Sarah Petschonek, fou
Radio Show: AutoZone
Radio Show: Agape Family and Child Services
Agape means Love. Love for children, for families, for Christ. They engage with those they are blessed to serve by offering love and support via a variety of programs and services.
Radio Show: New Ballet Ensemble
Founded in 2001, New Ballet Ensemble and School (NBE) is a thriving after school dance program in the heart of Midtown Memphis, (Cooper Young).
GOODworks: Big Bugs at Memphis Botanic Garden
The Memphis Botanic Garden is excited to announce the arrival of David Rogers’ Big Bugs at the Garden on September 16, 2017. Representing eight different species, the traveling art exhibit, presented
GOODworks Neighborhood Christian Centers Inc.
The mission of NCC is to guide those in need toward stability and sustainability through compassionate, Christ-centered ministries and empowerment programs.
Memphis Inner City Rugby / The First Tee of Memphis
“What you find is a kid who naturally is shy that part of the program is what they hate but by week five that’s the part they look to,” Hawkins said. “They come out of their shell. That helps them bu
Create a Culture that Engages Volunteers
One of our regularly scheduled cityCURRENT events is the “Get On Board” workshop that we host each quarter in partnership with The Assisi Foundation of Memphis, Inc. It’s a FREE lunch series that’s o
Radio Show: Joshua Louis Ross - Re\entry
In January of 2014, Joshua Louis Ross traveled to Barrow, Alaska, to interact with a community that experiences over sixty-five days of darkness every winter. His time there revealed how essential th
Radio Show: Kosten Foundation
The Kosten Foundation is a collaborative effort between the Herb Kosten Family and the University of Tennessee, Memphis.
Radio Show: 901 Day with New Memphis
On 901 Day – in other cities, just known as September 1 – the whole city is invited to celebrate. New Memphis will host EXPOSURE, a free celebration of all things Memphis, on our local holiday.
There is incomparable strength in a name that has survived near defeat, only to rise up and become more powerful than it ever was.
Memphis Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack
Emma Johnson, an ECS Senior is leading the effort to raise $22,000 and recruit 500 volunteers to help pack 100,000 meals between Friday, September 8 from 7 to 9 PM and Saturday, September 9 from 9:30
Radio Show: Morris Realty & Auction
Morris Realty & Auction combines unique marketing strategies and the highest level of customer service to secure the sale of your property. They bring the market to you. Morris Realty & Auction belie
Radio Show: SRVS
For 55 years, SRVS (pronounced serves) has been at the forefront of providing services for people with disabilities and bringing peace of mind to their families.
Radio Show: University of Memphis Law School
Located in downtown Memphis, the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law is simply jaw dropping. But it's the education and rich experiences you will receive here that will transform you.
This year the Memphis Film Prize had over 700 attendees who contributed in some way to the fruition of dreams and goals for all of the film festival’s participants.
Time to cast your nominations for The SPARK Awards 2017
It’s that time of year again! The month of August is our kickoff to The SPARK Awards season and when we ask you, the public – readers of The Commercial Appeal – to help us thank the organizations and
ChangeMakers: Dorothy Gunther Pugh
Dorothy Gunther Pugh is the CEO and Founding Artistic Director of Ballet Memphis, which she founded in 1986 with two dancers and a budget of $75,000. Today, the Company has 25 dancers, a budget of mo
Radio Show: Meritan Bike Tour 2017
18th Annual Meritan Midnight Classic Bike Tour & Moonlight Tailgate Sat, Aug 26, 2017 10:00pm - Sun, Aug 27, 2017 3:00am Starting at Tiger Lane, this 15 mile ride by the light of the moon, fea
Radio Show: Memphis Jewish Community Center Annual Gala
Join Memphis Jewish Community Center for a lively evening of kosher gospel music! Wednesday, August 30 at the Duncan-Williams Performance Hall (Germantown Performing Arts Center) 6:45pm Receptio
Radio Show: The Academy Memphis
The Vision of the Academy Memphis is to see a drop in illiteracy and to see an increase of students in Memphis and the surrounding areas with special needs going to college.
GOODworks: Ballet Memphis Prepares to Open New Complex
Virginia Pilgrim Ramey has been a ballerina for Ballet Memphis for 15 years..
“The first truth you have to understand about creative endeavors: the spark comes to life at the expense of the grind.”
Radio Show: Memphis Feed My Starving Children MobilePack
Emma Johnson, a rising senior at Evangelical Christian School in Memphis, is leading the effort to raise $22,000 and help pack 100k meals for Feed My Starving Children and Memphis Feed My Starving Ch
Radio Show: MOST - Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust
The mission of MOST is to give Memphis-area families the opportunity to send their children to the schools of their choice.
Radio Show: The CT Groups
The CT Groups offers free support to job seekers. They have multiple groups in the Memphis, TN area with over 60 volunteers supporting over 2,600 current members.
A Tribute to Kay Hussey
On Tuesday, July 11, 2017, the music in Heaven became more beautiful! That evening, we lost my mother-in-law, Kay Crumby Hussey, fondly known in her hometown of Corinth, Mississippi, as “Miss Kay,” a
Memphis Education Fund
The Memphis Education Fund represents the holistic body of work and the commitment to finding resources to invest in it while being strategic to see the work completed.
Service Over Self (SOS)
It’s common for churches to send its students out during the summer to other communities for mission work. One local organization works to bring those students to the city to help make a difference i
Radio Show: Celtic Crossing
Located in the heart of Midtown, Celtic Crossing is a purveyor of traditional Irish fare & libations.
Radio Show: Level Nine Services
Level Nine is redefining the service industry, creating a one-stop boutique for all your personal and professional needs.
Radio Show: Hands of Mothers
Hands of Mothers (Manos de Madres) is a Memphis-based 501C3 nonprofit organization that supports women globally through education and economic empowerment.
Community Pride with Bob McBride and State Systems
In 1983, Bob McBride received an invitation to join what was then called the Nonconnah Exchange Club. Thirty-four years later, the organization has a different name – it’s now the Exchange Club of Gr
The SPARK: Enjoying The Outdoors
"Enjoying the Outdoors" is the theme of this episode. Jeremy C. Park interviews Nika Martin of TruGreen, the largest professional lawncare company in North America, headquartered in Memphis; Craig Un
The Giving Hour
Take a moment and check out the Giving Hour and then make the commitment to give at least one hour of your year, month, or week to make a difference as a mentor.
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In Defense of Ecological Marxism:
John Bellamy Foster responds to a critic
“Jason Moore has joined the long line of scholars who have set out to update or deepen Marxism in various ways, but have ended up by abandoning Marxism’s revolutionary essence and adapting to capitalist ideologies.”
John Bellamy Foster
One of the most important books of Marxist theory published in recent years is Marx’s Ecology: Materialism and Nature, in which John Bellamy Foster rediscovered and expanded on Marx’s understanding of the alienation of human beings from the natural world, crystallized in the concept of metabolic rift.
As a direct result of that book and Foster’s subsequent work, Marxist ecological theory has been adopted by a growing number of researchers as a framework for understanding the Earth System crisis, and has formed the basis for a resurgence of ecosocialist theory in the 21st century.[1]
But not everyone endorses the adoption of ecological Marxism and metabolic rift theory. Perhaps the most vehement critic of Foster’s views is Jason W. Moore, who promotes an alternative view he calls “world ecology.” In many essays and talks, and in his book Capitalism in the Web of Life, Moore has repeatedly accused Foster of “Cartesian dualism,” and of “emphasizing disruption and separation, rather than reconfiguration and unity.” [2]
In a recent conversation, Climate & Capitalism editor Ian Angus asked Foster about Moore’s criticisms of ecological Marxism.[3]
See also: Fred Murphy and Ian Angus discuss this interview
ANGUS: To begin, can you briefly summarize what is meant by “metabolic rift”?
FOSTER: This is a tall order. Let me see if I can get at the main theoretical and historical points as succinctly as possible. The concept of metabolic rift is rooted in Marx’s theory of alienation: the estrangement of human beings from themselves as producing beings, from the process of production, from their species being, and from other human beings. The metabolic rift is a concrete expression of the human estrangement from the material conditions of life, from nature.
In the mid-1800s, scientists developed the concept of metabolism to describe the exchanges of matter and energy within and between organisms, and between organisms and their environments, that are essential to all life. Marx incorporated that concept into historical materialism, using the terms “social metabolism” for the labor and production process, and the “universal metabolism of nature,” for natural processes more generally. As living, objective beings, humans could only exist in a metabolic relation to the rest of nature.
In the late 1850s and 1860s serious concerns arose in Europe and North America about the loss of soil fertility. The new industrialized capitalist agriculture was rapidly depleting the soil of nutrients. Marx described this as an “irreparable rift in the interdependent process of social metabolism, a metabolism prescribed by the natural laws of life itself.”
Restoring that metabolism could only be accomplished in a socialist society capable of a rational, sustainable approach to production and hence of the human metabolism with nature. Marx insisted that sustainability — maintaining the earth for the sake of future generations — would be a defining characteristic of socialism, a society in which associated producers would rationally regulate the metabolism between themselves and nature while developing their human potential.
ANGUS: How does metabolic rift theory contribute to understanding today’s environmental crises?
FOSTER: Our whole understanding of the Earth System crisis, of the rifts in planetary boundaries, and of the economic contradictions, are greatly enhanced through an understanding of Marx’s ideas. A growing number of ecologists have analyzed metabolic rifts in a wide variety of spheres, from the soil to the climate to ocean systems, connecting these environmental crises to capitalism’s alienated social metabolism.
Marx provided the only dialectical systems view that understands the ecological problem as simultaneously economic and ecological, rooted in the capitalist mode of production. No other approach has the capacity to integrate a natural-scientific and social-scientific critique that can inform our practice in the Anthropocene.
Marx broke out of the circle of capitalist logic. For him, the importance of environmental degradation wasn’t just that it drove up capitalists’ costs and contributed to economic crises. He addressed the degradation of the ecology as a critical issue in its own right. Marx’s theory of metabolic rift enables us to understand how capitalism grows by externalizing waste and degradation on the environment, a problem that can only be surmounted by socialism, based on a rational, sustainable, relation to nature.
ANGUS: Among Jason Moore’s many criticisms of your work, the charge of “Cartesian dualism” stands out as the most frequent and, in my view, the least comprehensible. He applies that label not just to you and other ecosocialists and radical environmentalists, but also to leading Earth System scientists. Anthropocene science, he says, “is captive to the very thought-structures that created the present crisis. At the core of these thought-structures is Cartesian dualism.”
I find myself agreeing with the British environmental sociologist Graham Sharp, who, in the current issue of Capitalism Nature Socialism, says of Moore’s work, that “Anything he doesn’t agree with is dualist, all the way through the book.” What’s behind the charge of dualism, and is there any validity in it?
FOSTER: It does seem odd that Moore directs the charge of dualism at so many thinkers, even those who are explicitly dialectical, and those who utilize sophisticated systems theories.
Graham Sharp has a point, but we need to add that what Moore “doesn’t agree with” — and what he accuses of dualism — are all those ideas, associated with the radical ecological movement, ecological Marxism, and ecological science to boot, that he sees as challenging his own conceptions. So there is a method to his madness, as the saying goes.
His criticism of Cartesian dualism is aimed at all attempts to distinguish between nature and society, even by way of abstraction. In this respect he has been influenced by radical thinkers in geography like the late Neil Smith and Noel Castree, and by constructionists like Bruno Latour, now a Senior Fellow at the Breakthrough Institute, a leading center for capitalist “ecomodernism.”
Nature, Moore says, is subsumed within society – we can only understand it as what he calls the “double internality” of “nature-in-humanity” and “humanity-in-nature.” This view, which he calls “monist and relational,” follows the pattern of a position in philosophy known as “neutral monism,” which argues that entities like mind and matter cannot be separated, even by abstraction, and in some currently fashionable versions must be “bundled” together. This position was advanced, a century ago, as a counter to materialism and idealism, and to Marxian dialectics. Moore refers constantly to “bundling.” What he calls “the web of life” or “world ecology” is characterized as a bundle of bundles. Social agency is just a bunch of “dialectical bundles.”
To avoid supposedly dualist language he employs a kind of terminological bundling, tying words together with hyphens, like “capitalism-in-nature” and “nature-in-capitalism.”
The constant references to Cartesian dualism, or what Moore calls the Cartesian binary, are extremely misleading. In his seventeenth-century rationalist philosophy, Descartes distinguished between mind/spirit on one hand, and matter/mechanism on the other. Human beings were generally associated with mind, and animals with machines. This was quite different from the distinction between society and nature that Moore calls a “Cartesian binary.”
Moore contends that the concept of metabolic rift (which he incorrectly attributes to me rather than Marx) is dualistic simply because it considers humanity/society and nature as logically distinct entities. He does not seem to understand that dialectics is all about the mediation of totality, the process that both separates and unites individuals and society, humanity and nature, parts and wholes. The social metabolism in Marx’s theory stands for the human role as a self-mediating being of nature through production. We focus on the separation of humanity and nature, on the degradation of natural processes and life, because that is the concrete reality of society, life and nature under the current alienated system of production, capitalism.
This is the whole point of the Marxian ecological critique. Dialectics is always about appearance and essence, identity in difference, the interpenetration of opposites, and the negation of the negation. It is never a choice, as Moore seems to think, between crude dualism and crude monism. There is no contradiction in seeing society as both separate from and irreducible to the Earth system as a whole, and simultaneously as a fundamental part of it. To call that approach “dualist” is comparable to denying that your heart is both an integral part of your body and a distinct organ with unique features and functions.
“Bundling” is a simplistic way of avoiding what dialectics understands, that the world is a complex, heterogeneous and changing totality, mediated in innumerable ways – an open-ended context in which human beings participate as historical beings. Our understanding of the social metabolism of humanity and nature has to be based on this broader understanding.
ANGUS: So Moore’s monism, which he also calls “singular metabolism,” stands opposed to a dialectical understanding of the relationship between society, humanity and nature. Does it go beyond that?
FOSTER: Moore attacks McKenzie Wark’s use of Marx’s metabolic rift theory, Samir Amin’s use of the ecological footprint concept, and your account of the Anthropocene. He essentially rejects all Green thought, including ecological Marxism or ecosocialism, for talking about “what capitalism does to nature” instead of “how nature works for capitalism.” For him, the central ecological problem is not the disruption of the Earth System, but the fact that natural resources have become more expensive, creating problems for the capitalist economy.
He says that this view is “more hopeful” than the “usual narratives of impending catastrophe and collapse” – apparently because it offers hope that capitalism can escape from the crises it has caused.
A while ago, the British writer Larry Lohmann criticized Naomi Klein, on one hand, and Brett Clark, Richard York, and me, on the other, for the subtitles of our books — Capitalism vs. the Climate (Klein) and Capitalism’s War on the Earth (Foster, Clark, and York). Lohmann charged that we were simply resorting to “Cartesian slogans,” and said that there was no such thing as a climate or an Earth System separate from capitalism, so our subtitles, and thus our political views, were dualist and apocalyptic! Moore promptly declared his agreement with that bizarre criticism, and incorporated it into his criticism of ecological Marxism in Capitalism in the Web of Life.
ANGUS: In The Ecological Rift, you, Brett Clark and Richard York argue that ecological crises lead to what you call “rifts and shifts,” where capitalism seeks to move problems around, displacing them, but always ends up by creating cumulatively larger contradictions.
Moore adopts your phrase, although I don’t think he acknowledges the source, but then he changes it to say that “the problem is not a metabolic rift, but metabolic shift.” What is the significance of that change?
FOSTER: In Moore’s view, capitalism’s environmental problems all relate to difficulties in obtaining what he calls the “Four Cheaps” — labor, food, natural resources, and energy. There are, therefore, no ecological crises as such, only economic crises caused by ecological scarcity that can be solved by “shifts” — by obtaining resources or labor elsewhere or in other ways.
Moore goes so far as to claim that those who argue that the planet is being dangerously degraded and disrupted, using such concepts as the metabolic rift, ecological footprint, and the Anthropocene, are “vulnerable to a powerful critique” associated with the capacity of capitalism to make nature work on its behalf. He cites, as an example of such a “counterargument,” work by Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus of the Breakthrough Institute, the leading think tank for capitalist ecomodernism. This is related to similar points made recently by Castree and other left-Latourian constructionists. Latour meanwhile has emerged as a major ideologue of the Breakthrough Institute in his time as a Senior Fellow, arguing that ecological problems do not require the overthrow of capitalism. Moore’s own outlook is wrapped up (we could say bundled) in this kind of thinking.
Moore has identified much of the logic of capitalism; but his error, from a Marxian perspective, is to remain within that logic. His “world ecology” and “web of life” simply describe the capitalist world according to its own conception. His notion of the Four Cheaps of labor, food, natural resources, and energy, each of which threatens to become more expensive, is ecology seen from a capitalist perspective. Labor is put on the same level as food and natural resources as simply one of the Four Cheaps and ecological problems are reduced to the tap (or resource problem) for capitalism, downplaying or ignoring the larger problem of the sink, that is, how capitalism degrades and disrupts the entire Earth System, and imposes its wastes on it.
ANGUS: In Capitalism in the Web of Life, Moore insists that we have to stop asking “How did humanity become separate from nature?” and instead ask “How is humanity unified with the rest of nature and the web of life?” He makes the same point repeatedly: “It is not humanity’s separation from Nature that matters. It is humanity’s place within the web of life.”
This seems to me to directly contradict Marx’s insistence that:
“It is not the unity of living and active humanity with the natural, inorganic conditions of their metabolic exchange with nature, and hence their appropriation of nature, which requires explanation or is the result of a historic process, but rather the separation between these inorganic conditions of human existence and this active existence, a separation which is completely posited only in the relation of wage labor and capital.” (Grundrisse p. 489.)
What does that reversal indicate about Moore’s Marxism?
FOSTER: My reaction to Moore’s statement was exactly the same as yours. He is turning Marx on his head. Moore says that it is not the alienation of nature by capitalism that we should be concerned with; rather we should focus on how capitalism unifies nature by getting nature to work for it. This is the old human exemptionalist or human exceptionalist view of capitalism that environmental sociologists have long criticized, which has been resurrected as what’s called ecomodernism.
So I would not refer at all to “Moore’s Marxism,” except ironically. The framework he has developed is anti-ecosocialist and anti-ecological. It attacks the Green movement and ecological Marxists wholesale as apocalyptic dualists for being concerned about the growing rifts in the planetary boundaries of the Earth System.
ANGUS: Moore says that your approach to Marxist ecology drives “a wedge between Marx’s historical materialism and Marx’s theory of value.” He claims that his approach is closer to Paul Burkett’s in its stress on the economic impact of environmental change. Is this correct?
FOSTER: Paul and I both rubbed our eyes in disbelief over that. The idea that we differ on value theory is absurd on the face of it, since we frequently write together on the subject, most recently in our joint book Marx and the Earth. In Marx’s Ecology I emphasized that the value analysis in Burkett’s Marx and Nature was crucial to my own analysis. In my foreword to the Haymarket edition of Burkett’s Marx and Nature I stressed that his account of Marx’s ecological value-form theory represents a crucial breakthrough in our understanding of Marx’s ecology.
Moore himself is no defender of Marxian value theory. His manipulation of the value concept in his book resembles the word games of postmodernist literary discourse, rather than the rigorous materialist method of radical political economy. He runs roughshod over crucial distinctions, such as those between value and wealth, exchange value and use value. The end result is pure idealism, as in his glorification of “the centrality of [capitalist commodity] value as a logic re/producing the flow of life.” One could expect such a statement from a Proudhon or a Dühring, never from Marx or Engels!
So what does Moore mean then by saying that I “drive a wedge between historical materialism and Marx’s theory of value”? This has to do with his claim that there can be no ecological crisis unless it is a crisis of value and therefore an economic crisis for capital. What he objects to is the view, which he associates with me (but is just as much held by Burkett, and ultimately stems from Marx) that there is more than one form of ecological crisis – and that economic crises and ecological crises do not necessarily determine each other.
There are the ecological crises that Moore himself recognizes, those related to increasing resource costs that translate into higher costs for the economy. But there are also other ecological crises — though he rejects this — caused by the fact that nature is for the most part outside capital’s value calculus, that the disruption to natural processes and even the Earth System does not enter into the system’s normal accounting. These are crises such as the destruction of species and of whole ecosystems like coral reefs, or even the anthropogenic rifts in the entire Earth System that define the Anthropocene today.
The brilliance of Marx’s analysis was that he did not confine ecological crises to ecological crises for capitalism, that is, in capitalist value terms. Indeed, he saw ecological crises such as desertification as characteristic of class societies in general, and only intensified under capitalism. The question of sustainability rather than capitalist valorization defines such ecological crises. For Moore, whose argument mirrors the viewpoint of capital, these crises are not part of value, so do not truly exist.
In Marx’s analysis such processes are elemental and need to be taken into consideration, particularly as the accumulation process under capitalism tends to degrade natural processes—this is the whole question of the metabolic rift.
To say, as Moore does, that considering natural processes on one hand and capitalist valorization processes on the other is a dangerous dualism, is to deny the fundamental nature of capitalism’s ecological contradictions. Indeed, it eliminates the very possibility of an ecological critique of capitalism.
I should also mention that Moore simply ignores Marx’s theory of rent, making his analysis of “cheap nature” completely vacuous. The whole theory of rent is an outgrowth of the tensions between value and use value, between value and the necessary material conditions of production. Paul Burkett discusses this at length in Marx and Nature.
ANGUS: You’ve written that the rediscovery of Marx’s ecological thought — particularly as developed by you in Marx’s Ecology and by Paul Burkett in Marx and Nature — led to the emergence of what you call second-stage ecosocialism. How does that differ from first-stage ecosocialism, and how does Moore’s work relate to that shift?
FOSTER: First-stage ecosocialism, as Paul Burkett and I have referred to it, involved various attempts to create a hybrid theory in which Green theory was overlaid on certain Marxian conceptions, or, more rarely, Marxism was overlaid on Green theory. It usually involved claims that Marx’s work was ecologically flawed and that Marx and Engels went overboard in their criticisms of Malthus. In first-stage ecosocialism, therefore, the broader Green view dominated.
Second-stage ecosocialism, in contrast, went back to the foundations of classical Marxism, attempting a major reconstruction (and, as it turns out, rediscovery) of historical materialism as a unique method of understanding the complex relationships and interactions between humanity, society, and nature. Second-stage ecosocialism has restored Marx’s ecological value-form analysis and the theory of the metabolic rift, and has given new meaning to the concept of the dialectics of nature.
In Marx and the Earth, Burkett and I labeled Moore’s early work as second-stage ecosocialism, and his later work as a reversion to first-stage ecosocialism. I now think we were mistaken. In his recent works, Moore has adopted positions that are opposed to ecosocialism and to the radical ecological movement in general.
To his credit, he still criticizes inequality and oppression. But what are we to think of a self-proclaimed “world ecologist” who sees ecological crises as simply a matter of nature becoming more expensive for capital, or who argues that “history is replete with instances of capitalism overcoming seemingly insuperable ‘natural limits’.” If that is so, why worry about the crisis of the Anthropocene?
What are we to say of a purported radical who counterposes the Breakthrough Institute’s Shellenberger and Nordhaus to Samir Amin of the World Forum for Alternatives, insisting that the concepts of ecological footprint and the metabolic rift address simply what capitalism “does to nature,” and not “how nature works for capitalism,” and can continue to be made to do so?
What are we to make of an outlook on the environment that essentially rejects modern science? As McKenzie Wark rightly observes, in Moore’s “world ecology,” the scientific conception of an objective world of nature, the Earth System itself, simply vanishes behind “the ‘socially constructed’ interiors of culture.”
How are we to judge an analysis that excludes the ecological movement and its perspectives, abandons Marx’s value analysis, has nothing at all to say about class struggle, and leaves humanity’s fate to the evolution of capitalism as a singular, bundled actor? I can only conclude that he has joined the long line of scholars who have set out to update or deepen Marxism in various ways, but have ended up by abandoning Marxism’s revolutionary essence and adapting to capitalist ideologies.
No doubt Moore’s work has attracted and will attract some notable scholars. But in terms of ecological Marxism it is necessary to draw a line. Moore, I am sorry to say, has moved to the other side, and now stands opposed to the ecosocialist movement and socialism (even radicalism) as a whole.
Ecosocialists, in contrast, stand with Karl Marx, who, when confronted with dire ecological problems in Ireland, declared that there could only be one answer: “Ruin or revolution!”
In all quotations, emphasis follows the original source.
[1] Foster’s major works on Marxism and ecology include: Marx’s Ecology: Materialism and Nature (Monthly Review Press, 2000); The Ecological Rift: Capitalism’s War on the Earth, with Brett Clark and Richard York (Monthly Review Press, 2011); and Marx and the Earth: An Anti-Critique, with Paul Burkett (Brill, 2016). He has also written many articles and essays on the subject, in particular for the journal he edits, Monthly Review.
[2] All direct quotations from Moore in this article come from Capitalism in the Web of Life: Ecology and the Accumulation of Capital (Verso, 2015), and from his essays “The Rise of Cheap Nature” in the anthology Anthropocene or Capitalocene: Nature, History and the Crisis of Capitalism (PM Press, 2016) and “Singular Metabolism” in Daniel Ibañez and Nikos Katskikis, eds., Grounding Metabolism (Harvard University Press, 2014). Other essays by him are posted on his website, http://www.jasonwmoore.com/
[3] Angus and Foster have edited their discussion for length and clarity.
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6 Responses to In Defense of Ecological Marxism:
Peter Gose June 7, 2016 at 10:09 am #
In addition to everything mentioned in the interview above, Moore’s insistence that capitalism is an ordering of nature and not something exogenous to it has the effect of making nature somehow responsible for capitalism.
By extension, all the species that are disappearing in the current mass extinction event can only have brought it on themselves.
This refusal to identify how capitalism as a social relation is setting the overall trajectory of human/natural life considered as a unity follows from Moore’s monism. It diffuses questions of responsibility to the vanishing point and similarly eviscerates any attempt at strategy.
The influence of the serial capitalism-denier Latour in all of this is hard to minimize.
Kohei Saito June 7, 2016 at 3:27 pm #
I am very glad finally to be able to read John Bellamy Foster’s critical reply to Jason W. Moore. Moore’s monistic theory and his critique of the concept of “metabolic rift,” which he falsely attributes to Foster alone, and not to Marx himself, seem to attain the increasing influence, so it was very important that Foster quite explicitly pointed out serious problems in Moore’s theory, which Foster regards to be “anti-ecosocialist and anti-ecological.”
An important problem is “monism,” which, despite its apparent radicalness, ends up falling into an anti-ecological argument. Foster published a new piece in the June issue of MR co-authored by Brett Clark, where he shows that Niel Smith and Noel Castree are actually “anti-ecological and anti-ecosocialist.” Foster basically directs the same critique to Moore in this interview, who also stands close to the Breakthrough Institute.
Smith, Castree and Moore fall into this mistake because they do not see that the separation of human from nature as the fundamental condition of the capitalist mode of production. Marx recognizes that nature has been fully modified by human labor, and human is also a part of nature, creating a unity, instead of a “Cartesian” binary, in the transhistorical process of the metabolic interaction between human and nature.
Marx’s theory, however, also shows the historical specificity of the way humans relate to nature when this metabolic exchange is fully mediated by the capitalistically constituted labor. On the contrary, in Moore’s analysis of capitalism, labor does not play any primary role, and he rather treats it only as just one of four components of “cheap nature.”
This marginalization of labor is not a minor issue. In fact, important aspects such as a critique of the modern separation between human and nature, the one-sided mediation of the universal metabolism of nature by abstract labor alone, the socialist project to rehabilitate the unity of human and nature, are all missing in Moore’s analysis. Consequently, Moore’s critique of capitalism turns out narrower than Marx’s own ecological critique of capitalism.
Foster argued in “Marx and the Earth” that James O’Connor’s concept of the “second contradiction of capitalism” was primarily “economic,” while Marx’s critique is both “economic and ecological.” Moore’s discussion about the end of cheap nature pretty much shares O’Connor’s theory of underproduction, and accordingly Moore also talks only about the economic crisis due to the increasing costs of cheap nature and neglects a larger ecological disruption of the Earth.
On the contrary, Marx’s theory of metabolism does actually deal with a set of broader ecological problems that are not confined to the crisis of capital’s accumulation but relevant to sustainable human development in and with nature.
Michael Yates June 7, 2016 at 6:38 pm #
I have been reading comments on John’s interview with Ian suggesting that he and Jason Moore are really kindred spirits and that their disagreement amount to little more than infighting on the left. As if John Foster would waste his time with Moore’s arguments just because, as a few persons have said, he has to vanquish those who disagree with him.
However, the way in which the relationship between humanity and nature is theorized is critical not just in terms of making the best analysis but because the way in which we see this relationship is crucial in terms of radical politics. That is, in terms of how we stop the rampant destruction of the environment that we depend upon for our very survival.
Take just two examples.
First, Moore hurls a charge of dualism against Foster: humanity versus nature, with Foster presumably claiming to see a primary nature somehow above humanity, a kind of god-like force which must be taken as a given without explanation. Yet nothing in Foster’s work shows this to be the case. Instead, he, like Marx, has grasped that there is an Earth system with its own laws, independent of (though ever increasingly impacted by) humanity.
Similarly the capitalist accumulation process has its own logic, and it operates as if natural laws did not exist, which is one reason why we are in such a parlous state today. We must analyze the twin crises, economic and earth system separately and then together, and see how we can create a unity, one in which we have no capitalist economic crises and live in balance with the logic of the earth system.
Foster argues that we create this unity through our revolutionary actions, in the process re-conceptualizing and re-configuring human society, building a democratic and radically egalitarian socialism.
Moore, in contrast, wants to claim that every argument postulating a natural world that exists to some extent independent of humanity — and independent of capitalism — implies by definition a Cartesisan dualism and what he calls Green Arithmetic, because it leads to a quantity more than one. Such a rigid monistic view, which wants to reduce the natural to the social, however, removes the possibility of not only rational social discourse but also meaningful social praxis. This would seem to abandon Marx’s method altogether.
Moore argues instead for a double “internality,” with both humanity’s social system and the natural world “bundled” and determined together. Here there is no nature without human beings. This seems such an unscientific way of looking at the world that it is hard to see how such a view can possibly lead to a politics of liberation. No wonder he has to rely on his “four cheaps” argument, a kind of deus ex machina that will ultimately destroy capitalism.
Going further, Moore objects to the notion of the Anthropocene and puts in its place the Capitalocene. This seems trivial. Of course, it is with capitalism that we find ourselves on the brink of the end of humanity altogether. But a serious analysis goes beyond the obvious and trivial and asks, again as did Marx and as does Foster (and Angus in his marvelous new book, Facing the Anthropocene), what concretely has been happening today and not in 1600.
And what almost all major scientists, including now geologists, have said is that things have progressed (regressed might be a better word) with great rapidity since the detonation of the atomic bombs in 1945. The Earth system’s equilibrium has been fundamentally shattered and this is something radically new. And this is so serious now that we can’t take the long-term (and today all too narrow) perspective that the Capitlocene and “four cheaps” perspective implies.
So real issues are at stake here. Even just pragmatically, in terms of my desire to see my grandchildren living in a world that has pushed back radically against capitalism and the destruction of the earth system, I would surely side with Foster.
Becky Clausen June 10, 2016 at 12:05 am #
John Bellamy Foster provides a much needed historical context to this debate, showing the roots of where Moore’s argument comes from as well as its current trajectory of diverting from a radical and ecosocialist approach. In particular, the following quote by Foster captures a significant theme of where this diversion stems from:
“His [Moore’s] manipulation of the value concept in his book resembles the word games of postmodernist literary discourse, rather than the rigorous materialist method of radical political economy”
I appreciate Foster’s ability to stay true to the materialist method of radical political economy, providing the analysis that helps us understand the current environmental crisis and potentials for change.
Andrew Smolski June 11, 2016 at 10:37 am #
I have not engaged with Moore’s work on any level, but rather only Foster’s work. Therefore, I can only comment from what I understand about Foster’s work (along with others that come out of the “Oregon School” as a few in my circle have taken to calling it) and the criticisms of it by Moore discussed here.
I think the first, and essential, point as pointed out by Foster, Clausen below, is that Moore is able to carry on a “critique” that never exits the realm of semantics. Thus, ideas themselves are being treated as material, which is anti-thetical to a realist understanding of science and the world. Ideas can have material effects, but only because they bring into existence actual institutions, organizations, beliefs, etc. that impact action after the fact. That is, an idea has no a priori materiality. Because Moore confuses the semantic and the material he tends toward “the word games of postermodernist literary discourse”, which is to say that he tends towards saying a lot, but without much relevant substance, unless of course you need conversation starters at stale academic parties.
Because it is just a sematic game, Moore creates Heidegerrian style neologisms that are meant to stand in for “the rigorous materialist method of radical political economy”. Yet, it is that materialist method that is important. A world exists, that world is made of ecological systems, those systems have limits, those limits once crossed can negatively impact human well being. That isn’t a semantic game, that is a reality. Civilization can (and has) collapse, and it collapses because ecology (i.e. nature) exists apart (and with) from humanity (the tree makes a sound whether Moore hears it or not), and can be harmed by humanity to a point where the species no longer has a dignified existence. Moore is misinterpreting the Spinozan monad to suit his idea, when it was a matter of one reality, not one nature (and thus leads us to Levins and Lewontin’s idea of reaching towards totality).
This doesn’t rule out constructivism, which is (and as I stated earlier) a posteriori relevant, because it can lead to new terrains of social interaction that have different effects. This is recognized by Foster (et al), who actually produced a useful neologism, realist-constructivism. In this way, ideas can become material, but are not automatically so. As well, scientific, epistemological fictions can remain so, with their utility in aiding the development of knowledge. Moore, as it is pointed out here, ignores all of this.
In my view, I find too much career seeking on the part of Moore, too much faux-critique. We are either working together to build an ecosocialist movement, or we are playing the capitalist, egoistic game, which postmodern nonsense is well suited for. We need scientific concepts and analysis, such as provided by the theory of social metabolic rift, or even the understanding of capitalist imperative to accumulate. I see no reason to continue this senseless debate, and saddened that Verso published such rubbish.
Fred Murphy June 17, 2016 at 7:54 am #
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Medium lowest 14,288 20.3 25.0 13,457 20.5 25.0 +832 30002 30000
Medium highest 16,625 23.7 25.0 15,878 24.2 25.0 +747 30003 30000
Highest group 22,402 31.9 25.0 20,995 32.0 25.0 +1,407 30004 30000
Total persons with stated income 70,229 100.0 100.0 65,633 100.0 100.0 +4,596
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7 Questions with Natalie Halcro and Liv Pierson about Relatively Nat & Liv
It’s no secret that here at Edit Seven we’re big fans of reality T.V., which is why we’re more than a little obsessed with the ‘reality on demand’ streaming app, Hayu, for helping us indulge in all of our binge-watching desires. Remember when we interviewed Dolores Catania of RHONJ? Well, this time we’re back with another great Q&A featuring Natalie Halcro and Olivia Pierson to discuss their recently launched family-focused reality show, Relatively Nat & Liv on on E!
You might recognize these two Canadian beauties from WAGS LA or social media, but through their new show they promise to reveal a more “laid-back” side to their glamour girl lifestyle that’s so often portrayed on T.V. and online.
Keep reading for our Q&A with cousin BFFs Natalie Halcro and Olivia Pierson about their new show, Relatively Nat & Liv which you can watch on E! and Hayu:
Edit Seven: Tell us about life before becoming reality TV stars, have you always been BFFs? What could the two of you most often be found doing (back in Canada) before starring in a TV series?
Natalie Halcro: “Yeah, we’re family—we’re cousins—so all of our family is kind of, like, best friends, and Olivia and I have always been best friends really.”
Olivia Pierson: “Two peas in a pod! Before, we would just do any other regular things.”
Natalie Halcro: “Same things we do now! Just sit a home…eat, and watch our shows! (laughs) Workout together…”
E7: How did you both end up finding yourselves in L.A. and part of the cast of WAGS LA? What was that experience like, especially together?
OP: “We weren’t going to do it without one another because we are two peas in a pod; our girlfriend Nicole came to Natalie with the idea of WAGS because Natalie’s ex boyfriend and Nicole’s now husband were on the same football team. So that’s how WAGS LA came about, but, it was great to do together! We’ve always said if we didn’t have each other we probably wouldn’t have done it.”
NH: “Yeah, not at all.”
E7: As Canadians, have you ever felt like your approach to the entertainment business has been different from some of your American co-stars?
OP: “Maybe we’re just more laid-back…we don’t care as much, maybe? Like more in the Canadian way.”
E7: From blogging and brand building to fashion, the two of you often work together. What is it about your relationship and family bond that works so well when it comes to business?
OP: “Well, a fun fact for Natalie and I is that we’re kind of two opposites. So, it ends up working. She’s more of the creative where I’m more the business brain. If we were both creative we’d never make it to an appointment (laughs), if we were both the business mind we’d have nothing to show for it. So I think that’s why we work so well together–that we perfectly fit in with each other with our differences.”
E7: What advice would you give to other family members (or cousin BFFs!) who are interested in starting a business or brand together?
OP: “I’ve heard that a lot of people say ‘don’t get into business with you friends or family!’ but for us that just hasn’t been the case. So, advice…I mean, Natalie and I never fight. Like, for real we never fight. My sister and I, in the past, we would fight!”
NH: “Yeah. I’d say if you don’t get along, like, swell in normal life situations, then, DON’T try to go into business together because it is taxing on your relationship (laughs).”
E7: Tell us more about Relatively Nat & Liv! What can people expect to discover about the two of you that might be surprising for those of us who have watched you on WAGS LA?
OP: “I think that on Instagram (and) WAGS—you see us in a very, like, polished manner and really glammed up. On this show you definitely see us with no makeup on—fishing, milking goats…like, things we did in Canada before going to LA. So you see a more stripped down version of us.”
NH: “It’s more laid-back!”
E7: Has working with EVEN MORE family members been more exciting or more challenging?
OP: “Definitely more exciting!”
NH: “One hundred percent, hands down more exciting.”
E7: What about the new show sets it apart from other family shows on Hayu, and why do you think everyone should tune in to Relatively Nat & Liv?
NH: “Hmmm I don’t actually watch reality TV! (laughs)”
OP: “I would say that there are so many cast members that for the most part someone can relate to someone on the show.”
E7: Lastly, please share some of your favourite spots in Vancouver so fans can live a “day in the life” a la Nat and Liv!
OP: “One hundred percent, every time we come home (to Vancouver) we go straight to Earl’s… we always miss their Chili Chicken on rice!”
NH: “And then we go to Pierre’s, West Oak, Twelve West—those are kind of our night life spots.”
OP: “A&W, Tim Hortons…gotta get that Boston Cream! Those are kinda our spots.”
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On September 26, 2012 September 26, 2012 By depaulundergroundIn Columns, Reviews
by Kathryn Sinde
You may have already heard…50 Shades of Grey, by E.L. James, has taken the country by storm. Everyone from mothers to college students has fallen in love with this steamy book, making it (and its two sequels) bestsellers.
The novel follows Anastasia Steele (or Ana) as she interviews wealthy business owner, Christian Grey for her college newspaper. Grey is an attractive, yet intimidating man that continually flusters Ana throughout the interview. After suffering through the awkward interview, Ana is more than happy to leave, thinking that she will never have to see Christian Grey ever again. Since the novel cannot end in the first chapter, Ana inevitably sees Grey again; this time to take a photo for the interview. Ana is still quite taken with the attractive Grey. Like any couple, they have a few bumps in the road, one being that Grey prefers a certain kind of sexual encounter and doesn’t want to become romantically involved with Ana. Ana struggles with the terms that Grey has set for her which sets the stage for the rest of the novel.
This book appeals to English majors because of the excellent use of characterization. James does a great job of making these characters come alive off the page and draws you deeper into the romantic aspects of the novel. As a college student, it’s easy to connect with Ana. At the beginning of the novel, she laments about how she should be studying for her finals and not driving to Seattle to interview some guy who owns a successful company. Ana’s clumsy and occasional awkward demeanor also makes her extremely easy to connect to. You feel as if Ana is your friend and you want her to succeed. As she enters into her arrangement with Grey, you worry about how she’s going to handle such a tricky relationship. Christian Grey is also an easily likable character– even with his kinky preferences for his sexual encounters. He is attractive and mysterious, which would draw any woman to him, but he is also honest. He never sugarcoats it for Ana, instead laying all his cards out on the table and even taking steps to protect both him and Ana.
James uses language so descriptive and vivid that it only adds to the fascination and allure of the novel. This novel is a prime example of what a novel was created to do, which is to give you an escape from every day mundane activities. While reading it, I was so engrossed with watching this relationship unfold before my eyes that I didn’t worry about doing my laundry, making my bed, or finishing that one reading for class. Taking the racy, sexual encounters out of the book, it really is a love story—plain and simple. Ana is infatuated with Grey and thinks that she can handle a “no strings attached” sexual relationship, but it’s not that simple—this is where the reader gets hooked.
From one English Major to another, 50 Shades of Grey is worth the read. The characterization is well done— making you fall in love with these characters as they make their way through this unconventional romance novel.
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On April 1, the Kyoto Tower in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, reopened after its four-month closure for renovation of the elevators, etc. A commemoration ceremony was held and about 120 people, including parties concerned along with local families, celebrated the Kyoto Tower's new launch.
This was the first renovation since the tower opened in 1964. Two elevators and the carpets on the first, fourth and fifth floors of the observation galleries were refurbished. The elevators' interior decorations depict scenes from Gion Festival and the Kyoto skyline in a gold and silver color scheme. Some ideas have been adopted to prevent visitors from being bored while in an elevator such as installing 20-inch monitor with a guide to attractions.
In the commemoration ceremony, Yoshitsugu Sakurai, president and CEO, greeted the audience, saying "I hope these new elevators work as hard as the first ones." "Tawawa-chan," Kyoto Tower's mascot, and others, including "Biriken-san," Tsutenkaku Tower's mascot in Osaka City, appeared in costume at the ceremony for the cutting of the tape. Children from the nearby Tokiwa Kindergarten and their parents were invited to the observation gallery and enjoyed seeing the spectacular view after a long while.
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The season of pumpkins
Ingrid Chang
Pumpkin lovers are in luck with Jamba Juice’s Pumpkin Smash and Starbucks’s Pumpkin Spice Latte
Hot or cold? Starbucks or Jamba Juice? The latte or the smoothie? According to the weather, it shouldn’t be too hard to decide, and it really isn’t.
The first taste of Jamba Juice’s Pumpkin Smash is what you would expect, if you leave out the sugar. An original pumpkin flavor is embedded into the cold icy smoothie. Advertised as a seasonal drink, the Pumpkin Smash has a taste of cinnamon and nutmeg as well. This drink gives an early start to the holidays of turkey and pumpkin pie, although it may feel like it’s just another artificial drink with too much sugar.
But caution: drink this smoothie in intervals rather than quenched throat because instead of thirst relief, it floods your taste buds with continuous cups of sugar. Compared to other famous Jamba Juice drinks like the original Mango-a-go-go or Caribbean passion, the Pumpkin Smash just doesn’t taste as refreshing. The good news is that this Pumpkin Smash is here for a limited time only.
On the other hand, the Starbucks Pumpkin Latte is not nearly flavored as strongly as the Pumpkin Smash. Even though, the pumpkin taste adds that extra zing, without careful smelling and whiffing, it’s almost impossible to tell that there was even any pumpkin flavor added into it. With hints of cinnamon, the burnt-orange drink gives you the feeling of warmth while sitting next to the fireplace on a snowy day. Even if you don’t like pumpkin, the Pumpkin Spice Latte can still be a good choice to get into the spirit of the season. But if you don’t like coffee, then you would probably want to stick to Jamba Juice, rather than Starbucks.
Whether or not you’re a pumpkin fan, given that the weather is gradually getting colder, the Starbucks latte earns its points, while the Jamba Juice Pumpkin Smash doesn’t quite measure up. The excess sugar definitely brings it down a level and plus who wants to put on those extra pounds when Thanksgiving is around the corner?
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NASA plans to read terrorist’s minds at airports
Frank J. Murray
Published 8/17/2002
Airport security screeners may soon try to read the minds of travelers to identify terrorists.
Officials of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have told Northwest Airlines security specialists that the agency is developing brain-monitoring devices in cooperation with a commercial firm, which it did not identify.
Space technology would be adapted to receive and analyze brain-wave and heartbeat patterns, then feed that data into computerized programs “to detect passengers who potentially might pose a threat,” according to briefing documents obtained by The Washington Times.
NASA wants to use “noninvasive neuro-electric sensors,” imbedded in gates, to collect tiny electric signals that all brains and hearts transmit. Computers would apply statistical algorithms to correlate physiologic patterns with computerized data on travel routines, criminal background and credit information from “hundreds to thousands of data sources,” NASA documents say.
The notion has raised privacy concerns. Mihir Kshirsagar of the Electronic Privacy Information Center says such technology would only add to airport-security chaos. “A lot of people’s fear of flying would send those meters off the chart. Are they going to pull all those people aside?”
The organization obtained documents July 31, the product of a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the Transportation Security Administration, and offered the documents to this newspaper.
Mr. Kshirsagar’s organization is concerned about enhancements already being added to the Computer-Aided Passenger Pre-Screening (CAPPS) system. Data from sensing machines are intended to be added to that mix.
NASA aerospace research manager Herb Schlickenmaier told The Times the test proposal to Northwest Airlines is one of four airline-security projects the agency is developing. It’s too soon to know whether any of it is working, he says.
“There are baby steps for us to walk through before we can make any pronouncements,” says Mr. Schlickenmaier, the Washington official overseeing scientists who briefed Northwest Airlines on the plan. He likened the proposal to a super lie detector that would also measure pulse rate, body temperature, eye-flicker rate and other biometric aspects sensed remotely.
Though adding mind reading to screening remains theoretical, Mr. Schlickenmaier says, he confirms that NASA has a goal of measuring brain waves and heartbeat rates of airline passengers as they pass screening machines.
This has raised concerns that using noninvasive procedures is merely a first step. Private researchers say reliable EEG brain waves are usually measurable only by machines whose sensors touch the head, sometimes in a “thinking cap” device. “To say I can take that cap off and put sensors in a doorjamb, and as the passenger starts walking through [to allow me to say] that they are a threat or not, is at this point a future application,” Mr. Schlickenmaier said in an interview.
“Can I build a sensor that can move off of the head and still detect the EEG?” asks Mr. Schlickenmaier, who led NASA’s development of airborne wind-shear detectors 20 years ago. “If I can do that, and I don’t know that right now, can I package it and [then] say we can do this, or no we can’t? We are going to look at this question. Can this be done? Is the physics possible?”
Two physics professors familiar with brain-wave research, but not associated with NASA, questioned how such testing could be feasible or reliable for mass screening. “What they’re saying they would do has not been done, even wired in,” says a national authority on neuro-electric sensing, who asked not to be identified. He called NASA’s goal “pretty far out.”
Both professors also raised privacy concerns.
“Screening systems must address privacy and ‘Big Brother’ issues to the extent possible,” a NASA briefing paper, presented at a two-day meeting at Northwest Airlines headquarters in St. Paul, Minn., acknowledges. Last year, the Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional police efforts to use noninvasive “sense-enhancing technology” that is not in general public use in order to collect data otherwise unobtainable without a warrant. However, the high court consistently exempts airports and border posts from most Fourth Amendment restrictions on searches.
“We’re getting closer to reading minds than you might suppose,” says Robert Park, a physics professor at the University of Maryland and spokesman for the American Physical Society. “It does make me uncomfortable. That’s the limit of privacy invasion. You can’t go further than that.”
“We’re close to the point where they can tell to an extent what you’re thinking about by which part of the brain is activated, which is close to reading your mind. It would be terribly complicated to try to build a device that would read your mind as you walk by.” The idea is plausible, he says, but frightening.
At the Northwest Airlines session conducted Dec. 10-11, nine scientists and managers from NASA Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, Calif., proposed a “pilot test” of the Aviation Security Reporting System.
NASA also requested that the airline turn over all of its computerized passenger data for July, August and September 2001 to incorporate in NASA’s “passenger-screening testbed” that uses “threat-assessment software” to analyze such data, biometric facial recognition and “neuro-electric sensing.”
Northwest officials would not comment.
Published scientific reports show NASA researcher Alan Pope, at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., produced a system to alert pilots or astronauts who daydream or “zone out” for as few as five seconds.
The September 11 hijackers helped highlight one weakness of the CAPPS system. They did dry runs that show whether a specific terrorist is likely to be identified as a threat. Those pulled out for special checking could be replaced by others who do not raise suspicions. The September 11 hijackers cleared security under their own names, even though nine of them were pulled aside for extra attention.
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911, Mysterious Death of Saudi Flight Instructor and HAARP
UQ Wire: 911 Hijackers Who Lived At A US Navy Base
Thursday, 15 August 2002, 9:49 pm
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Come Fly With Me?
A Saudi Flying Instructor Who Died Mysteriously On May 8 Had The Same Name as Two 9/11 Hijackers Who Lived At The Same U.S. Naval Air Base
by Tom Flocco *
AmericanFreePress.net * And Scoop.co.nz
911 Hijacker – Saeed Alghamdi
Amid reports in the days after the September 11 attacks that two of the hijackers, Saeed Alghamdi and Ahmed Alghamdi received flight training at Florida’s Pensacola Naval Air Station, a new dot has been connected which may shed more light on past revelations that 9/11 terrorists learned to fly at secure United States military bases.
Royal Saudi Air Force Major Ambarak S. Alghamdi had continued to remain in his position as a Pensacola Naval Air Station flight instructor after the 9/11 attacks, notwithstanding his Saudi Government ties – and that most of the terrorists were Saudis.
911 Hijacker – Ahmed Alghamdi
No reports are forthcoming, however, about whether Government investigators or victim family attorneys have yet sought information and biographical reports or files from the State Department or Saudi Arabian government as to whether the Saudi flight instructor was related to three FBI-named United and American Airlines hijackers who had the same Alghamdi surname.
An FBI press release (9-27-2001) listed the third Alghamdi – Hamza – as yet another hijacker who was on the same United Airlines 175 jet as Ahmed Alghamdi, both of whom crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center with doomed Americans.
Strangely, however, Saudi Major Ambarak Alghamdi is now dead – victim of a mysterious, unexplained, and largely uncommented-upon plane crash on May 8 in clear weather. Two other victims of the accident were from the Raytheon Corporation, which now owns technology via its E-Systems division that is capable of, “disrupting or taking down airplanes….with advanced guiding systems,” according to patented technology invented by Texas physicist Bernard J. Eastlund.
The specialized Raytheon technology is so secret, that according to reports, even the House and Senate are not being told how appropriations in the billions are being spent on its so-called ‘black’ projects – primarily developed for its main employer, the CIA.
According to a Pensacola News-Journal report, Florida Senator Bob Graham, Chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee investigating the September 11 attacks, was briefed on September 16 regarding the latest intelligence information, but there was no mention of suspected hijackers having been enrolled as pilot trainees in Pensacola, said his spokesman, Paul Anderson. (9-17-2001) Graham has remained silent on the subject.
Graham has already been linked to a controversial September 11 breakfast meeting with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Security Agency (ISI) Chief who ordered $100,000 wired from Pakistan to terrorist leader Mohammed Atta in the days immediately prior to the attacks
(scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0208/S00045.htm)
According to Pentagon and local military officials, “[foreign] students are instructed in everything from warfare specialty training to air navigation meteorology and land/water survival,” while refusing comment on the media reports of September 16.
Pentagon officials referred calls on the subject to the FBI, which also refused comment, said the News-Journal.
This, at a time when Congress is soon to vote on the fall Appropriations bills which will essentially reward widely acknowledged national security failures at the Department of Defense (DOD), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) with billions of dollars in taxpayer resources — without one public 9/11 hearing seeking either truth or accountability.
THE FRIENDLY SKIES?
Photo By Kim D. Johnson, AP
911 widow Ellen Mariani, left, and friend four days after her husband’s death in the World Trade Center disaster.
Last December, Ellen Mariani, whose husband Neil died on the same United 175 flight as two Alghamdi terrorists, brought the first 9/11 lawsuit against United and two airport security companies: (For more information see… “9/11 Judge Orders Consolidation But Ignores DOJ Evidence Tampering” scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0207/S00199.htm)
The Alghamdi revelations could fuel speculation that Mariani’s attorneys, Mary Schiavo and John Greaves, will seek to subpoena INS records detailing the Alghamdi hijackers’ entrance into the United States, visa status, INS interview reports, and DOD and Naval flight instruction logs, files, and pilot interviews – and possibly Saudi Government records on the terrorists who hijacked two United jets.
Such information would reveal and verify how or whether Saudi flight instructor Ambarak Alghamdi was instrumental in facilitating either the Alghamdi terrorists’ military flight training, or their ability to surreptitiously use the naval air base as a domicile of record in order to move freely throughout the U.S. prior to hijacking United Airlines 175 and 93.
INS and DOD documents of this nature would not seem on the surface to pose national security problems, thus victim family acquisition of the files would likely not be blocked, ultimately, by the courts.
United States Navy Base – Pensacola, Florida
Domicile Of Two 911 Hijackers & Three Pilots Named Alghamdi
Military records show that hijackers Saeed and Ahmed Alghamdi listed their address on driver licenses and car registrations as 10 Radford Blvd., a base roadway where residences for foreign-military flight trainees are located, according to Newsweek (9-15-2001). Saeed Alghamdi listed the Radford address to register a 1998 Oldsmobile, and then used it again to register a late model Buick. Driver licenses thought to have been issued to [Ahmed Alghamdi] in 1996 and 1998 also list the Radford residence, added Newsweek.
Newsweek then visited the Pensacola base, “where military police confirmed the address housed foreign military flight trainees, but denied access past front barricades. Officials at the base confirmed that the FBI is investigating the three students.”
On September 17, Florida Senator Bill Nelson, “asked the Pentagon to confirm or refute reports that two of the terrorists were listed at a housing facility for foreign military officers at a Pensacola Florida Air Base,” according to the Washington Post (9-22-2001).
The direct links connecting the two hijackers to United Airlines could lead victim family lawyers to seek additional documents and files detailing Pentagon and INS procedures, interviews and reports about the two Alghamdis – one on United 175 and one on United 93 – given that the documents would also not likely present national security violations.
On September 21, the Washington Post added that Senator Nelson, “was informed that the FBI could neither say ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ ” because the bureau was still, “investigating any connection to the military facility,” according to Nelson’s press spokesman, Dan McLaughlin.
However, investigative journalist Daniel Hopsicker also called Nelson’s office, adding that the Florida Senator had still not received a reply as of October 30, 2001: “In the wake of those reports we asked about the Pensacola Naval Air Station but we never got a definitive answer from the [Ashcroft] Justice Department,” said a spokesman for Senator Nelson. (Online Journal, 10-30-2001)
Hopsicker, leading the way regarding 9/11-linked reporting from Florida, added that Nelson‘s spokeman said, “So we asked the FBI for an answer ‘if and when’ they could provide us one. Their response to date has been that they are trying to sort through something complicated and difficult.”
A Scoop call yesterday to Senator Nelson’s office seeking an update on the matter revealed that Nelson finally received a DOJ letter from Attorney General John Ashcroft, who asserted that Pensacola Naval Air Station did not train hijackers, according to Nelson’s press spokesperson Gretchen Hitchner.
However, Ashcroft offered no explanation as to how Saudi terrorists could have gained access to and been able to live at the Pensacola, Florida military base as their driver licenses and car registrations indicated, according to news reports – flight training or not.
And Ashcroft’s letter to Nelson never mentioned that the two terrorists had Pensacola Air Station addresses – let alone that a now-mysteriously deceased, Pensacola naval flight instructor from the Royal Saudi Air Force had the same name and also lived and worked at the U.S. naval air base.
ON A CLEAR DAY — YOU CAN SEE FOREVER
The T-39 Sabreliner – Two Mysteriously Crashed In May
A review of at least eight news reports revealed that Major Ambarak S. Alghamdi, 32, from Albaha, Saudi Arabia, died mysteriously on a “routine training mission.” According to the Pensacola News-Journal (5-10-2002), Coast Guard Petty Officer Chad Saylor described the search conditions as, “optimal,” with the air and water temperatures at 80 degrees with 3-foot seas and excellent visibility.
The two planes involved were T-39 Sabreliners, based out of Pensacola Naval Air Station (NAS), which suddenly disappeared from radar, 40 miles at sea south of Pensacola Beach.
Moreover, CNN correspondent Barbara Starr reported that, “the Navy has not commented on what details the crew of the third plane [involved in the mission] might have provided.” (5-9-2002)
And there were no public interviews of the crew from the third plane which searched for signs of life immediately after the crash. But a Navy official, “acknowledged the assumption that the downed planes somehow collided,” according to Starr.
Both planes disappeared at the same time and neither sounded a mayday; moreover, there were no reports available regarding radio contacts among the three planes immediately prior to the two planes going down.
Harry White, spokesman for Pensacola NAS, declined to say whether investigators believe they collided. A week later – with more information – White said he still could not confirm whether the planes collided, according to the Associated Press. (5-16-2002)
More curiously, however, Training Squadron 86 – to which the downed planes were assigned – had just celebrated more that 330,000 accident-free flight hours over 25 years, and has previously been awarded several honors for its safety record, according to the Squadron Web site.
Daniel Else, 50, a retired Navy lieutenant commander who trained in the T-39 Sabreliner in 1975 said that, “normally though, the planes do not come into close contact;” adding that, “those exercises are usually conducted at comfortable cruising speeds at an altitude between 10-15,000 feet, which could explain the six-mile separation of the debris fields.”
(Pensacola News-Journal, 5-10-2002)
A HAARP THAT DOESN’T PLAY MUSIC
HAARP = HIGH FREQUENCYACTIVE AURORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM
Two of the seven dead Pensacola crew members were civilian instructors who were former Vietnam-era military pilots working for Raytheon Aerospace Corporation, but employed as contractors for Pensacola Naval Air Station, according to the News-Journal. The two deceased former military pilots employed by Raytheon were Marshall “Fritz” Herr and Homer “Gray” Hutchinson III.
According to its web-site, Raytheon supplies Air Traffic Control systems to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) but also to foreign governments, and is active in the fields of global positioning systems, infrared/electro-optics, and Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits.
It is also a provider of tactical communications and military radios, specialized aircraft modification services, and airborne countermeasures systems – also to a wide variety of customers worldwide. Moreover, Raytheon provides special mission aircraft, target drones, and aircraft training systems to the military services, among multiple other military products far too numerous to mention.
However, its most controversial product is the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP). The technology, a key component of Raytheon’s E-Systems division,
is described in its original patent (number 4,686,605) originally owned by ARCO Power Technologies but sold to E-Systems – now owned by Raytheon.
Briefly, HAARP – and its related but far more refined technology applications – use powerful microwave pulses that, according to the patent, can disrupt or take down airplanes and missiles with advanced guiding systems, according to a lengthy article entitled “The End of Freedom”, by Dennis Rodie, originally published in Belgium by the periodical, Kleintje Muurkrant, in December, 1999.
(http://dennisrodie.5u.com/page10.html)
Rodie says the Defense Department is using HAARP technology to perform atmospheric measurements and to replace submarine communication systems; however, he adds that HAARP can also cause interference with or total disruption of communications over a large portion of the earth with electromagnetic beams of different frequencies, according to the patent. Moreover, it can be used for alteration of weather, causing drought and floods.
Rodie also describes the work of Dr. R.O. Becker, twice nominated for the Nobel Prize for bio-electromagnetism. In his book, The Body Electric, Becker details the experiments of Dr. Alan Frey who was able to use microwaves to slow down, speed up or even stop the heartbeat, while also creating leaks in the blood brain barrier – research financed by the United States Navy. But Rodie then reveals that the technology makes it technically possible to cause a heart attack by using a beam which can penetrate the human sternum.
CAN CONGRESS INVESTIGATE ITSELF?
Given the fact that terrorists can gain entry to secure military installations, a Saudi Air Force instructor with the same name as three FBI-identified hijackers can unexplainably turn up dead during a routine training mission in perfect weather, and secret CIA-financed Raytheon technology has the capability of taking down airplanes, the question is begged as to who is left to seek truth and real accountability.
The reporting of Dan Hopsicker (Madcowprod.com, 12-26-2001), delves deeply into what a Tampa Tribune headline called, “The Phantom Flight from Florida,” wherein a Saudi prince – the son of the nation’s defense minister – as well as the son of a Saudi army commander took off in a twin-engine Lear jet just two days after the September 11 attacks, when every other plane in the United States was grounded. Moreover, Hopsicker made a special point that the Federal Government said the flight never happened despite the Tribune’s glaring headline. Meanwhile no one has even asked why the princes were in Tampa on 9/11!
The two Saudi princes flew to Lexington, Kentucky where other Saudi princes were purchasing racehorses; and from there, they flew a private 747 jet out of the country. But two armed bodyguards hired by the Saudis to get the princes out of Florida told Hopsicker that the Saudi plane took off from a private hanger at Raytheon Airport Services in Tampa.
Hopsicker’s report ultimately traced the ownership of the Lear Jet to Wally Hilliard, who is a partner of Rudi Dekkers, owner of the Venice, Florida flight school where most of the Saudi terrorists developed their airplane hijacking skills. Hopsicker added that the local police had collected all the files detailing Dekkers’ relationships and business with the hijackers – including the Alghamdi terrorists.
But according to one local law enforcement official, “The FBI took all our files, everything.” Then he added that, “they loaded two Ryder trucks right outside that (police station) window, then drove them right onto a C130 military cargo plane at Sarasota airport which flew out with [Governor] Jeb Bush aboard.” Is Hopsicker striking a presidential nerve?
All Americans – but more specifically the September 11 victim families – may well come to agree with a young mother named Kristen Breitweiser, who sat with her three year-old daughter and their dog, watching Ellen Mariani’s husband Neil’s hijacked United 175 jet crash into the South Tower of the World Trade Center – effectively destroying her future family life with her husband Ronald, while he sat at his desk.
Breitweiser entranced MSNBC’s Phil Donohue last night, remarking that Congress is so conflicted that it cannot possibly investigate itself – even as she asked why, “President Bush just sat there for 25 minutes while the country was under attack,” adding that it was “disgusting.” Mrs. Breitweiser stared at the camera, quietly speaking in a composed and serene rage.
The November election could well reveal whether or not Americans share Kristen’s quiet rage that congressional national security oversight is disgusting enough to make wholesale changes.
Supplementary research was contributed by Michael Thomas.
Copyright (c) 2002 by Thomas Flocco. Used with permission.
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Elliot Minor
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Response to “The Waste Land” - Leamington Studio Artists’ thought provoking exhibition engages local artists with the work of T.S. Eliot →
November 08, 2018 in Art Exhibition, Art, Art Collection, Art competition, Leamington Studio Artists, East Lodge Gallery, The Waste Land, T.S. Eliot
A unique and fascinating exhibition has newly opened at Leamington Studio Artists, Jephson Gardens. The exhibition, titled, Response to “The Waste Land” delves into the seminal work of writer and poet, T.S. Eliot. On until 25th November - all are welcome!
Produced and curated by LSA member and volunteer, Karen Parker, Karen also works at the Mead Gallery, Warwick Arts Centre, where she is heavily involved in the planning team for Journeys with “The Waste Land” - a community research project and exhibition led by Professor Michael Tooby and organised by the Mead Gallery; in collaboration with Turner Contemporary, Margate, the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry and Coventry Cathedral. The purpose of the project is to shed light onto the contemporary significance of ‘The Waste Land’, a poem written in 1922 during the aftermath of the First World War. Bringing together knowledge from local communities and gallery curators, the story of T.S. Eliot is shared as well as the power his poem still has on time and place. Noticeable themes are that of journeys, fragmentation, redemption, myth and religion, and the affects of war on our cities - especially Coventry, a city rebuilt from ruin. In a time of great remembrance the project also coincides with the centenary year and armistice of World War One.
The exhibition at LSA’s East Lodge Gallery has been inspired by the project, and in support of this, local artists of all types have been invited to create work using T.S. Eliot’s famous poem as their stimulus. The result is a wonderful array of artwork, each artist forming their very own vision of what ‘The Waste Land’ means to them. There are a variety of styles, media and approaches to suit all tastes; just be sure to visit the exhibition with an open mind!
On organising such a showcase of work, Karen Parker said:
“It was indeed a challenge! Many weeks of discussion, sharing of ideas and thoughts have made the chat within LSA and inside East Lodge Gallery itself, very interesting if not controversial at times. Definitely stimulating though! The work in the exhibition proves this as it is diverse, strange, imaginative, thought provoking and above all beautiful. The range of colour, subject, media and application is amazing, with each piece accompanied by an appropriate reference to the poem or artist statement.”
With £150 in prizes, the LSA Open Exhibition is also a judged competition. The winner will be chosen by independent curator, Prof. Michael Tooby, facilitator of Journeys with “The Waste Land” and someone with close ties to Coventry and the work of T.S. Eliot. The prize-giving reception will be held on Sunday 25th November at 2.30pm, followed by a closing party at Episode Hotel, Leamington Spa from 6pm onwards. Tickets need booking in advance to avoid disappointment. A People’s Choice Award will also be decided so all are encouraged to pop by, get involved, and see this inspiring exhibition for themselves.
Journeys with “The Waste Land” is currently on at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry until 18th November.
For further information on the project visit: www.journeyswiththewastelandcoventry.com
www.lsa-artists.org
The Opening Reception for Response to “The Waste Land”, a great success and a fantastic opportunity for artists and friends to discuss their work and ideas
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Heinz Mack “Spectrum” Curated by Matthieu Poirier, Galerie Perrotin, Paris, 2016
October 15, 2018 in Art, Abstract Art, art exhibition, Art Gallery, Artist, German, Minimal, Modern, Modern Art, Painting, Sculpture, kinetic art, heinz mack, galerie perrotin, paris, contemporary art, contemporary
Heinz Mack is such a fantastic artist, right up there with the greatest living artists. His practice is so varied but the key themes to his work are the use of light and colour as well as movement and the exploratory characteristics of particular materials. I’ve always admired his works, there’s something very philosophical and reflexive about them- both literally and metaphorically. Credit to curator Matthieu Poirier, it’s a beautiful insight onto the artist.
“The principle is just to take one little note and to bring this into a kind of rhythm and repetition. Repetition - step by step, and all these little steps have been over very equal sensitivity and in equal departments for the whole structure. It was very difficult to figure out how much this repetition can go on - because there was a danger involved too. If you go on, go on, and if you don’t stop, then it will become very lonely somehow and we want to concentrate this energy on a certain space.” - Heinz Mack
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Artist Julia Essex wins special art prize with painting ‘Poppies’- a beautifully crafted work and a “fitting commemoration in remembrance to the armistice of World War I” →
October 11, 2018 in Art, Art Gallery, Artist, art exhibition, Leamington Studio Artists, East Lodge Gallery, Jephson Gardens, Art competition
Press Release- Leamington Studio Artists, East Lodge, Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire - Thursday 4th October 2018
Kicking off the Autumn in style, Leamington Studio Artists have launched one of their biggest exhibitions to date. The ‘Annual Open Paintings & Illustrations Exhibition’ running until 28th October, comprises a wonderful array of artworks to suit all tastes. On display at East Lodge Gallery, Jephson Gardens are beautiful landscapes, rich colourful abstracts, virtuosic figurative inks and watercolours- plus much more! As per usual, members of the public are warmly invited to come along and view the artworks for themselves and to see this year’s winning artwork.
The winner of the ‘Annual Open Paintings & Illustrations Exhibition 2018’ is Leamington Spa based artist, Julia Essex. Her painting, ‘Poppies’, took first prize out of a total 77 artworks on display.
With prizes totalling £150, this year’s judge was established artist and award-winning diorama expert, Marcus White. Also an article and feature editor for E Magazine, his work has been exhibited widely most notably at the Euro Miniature Expo 2018 and at ASVC Wombourne ScaleModel Show. With a strong interest in art history, military history and fine art techniques, Marcus, on judging the exhibition stated he had been, “honoured to preside as Judge over this prestigious local exhibition.
“My first impression was of an ordered, yet visually captivating curation of local art, which showed a very good cross-section of artistic capabilities- a lovely exhibition.”
After carefully considering every work in the show, he duly chose Julia’s painting because of its, “refined impressionistic technique in modern acrylic, using elements of impasto in a controlled sweeping motion.” Marcus decided upon the painting, ‘Poppies’, also for its deeper sentimental value- the correlation between poppies and that of remembrance.
He stated, “with the 100th Anniversary of the Great War, it’s fitting to have this work as winner. It captures the old painterly styles within modern media and a compassion in brush stroke at a time of remembrance.”
On her winning work, Julia Essex said, “I am absolutely thrilled, I only started painting two years ago so this is a lovely surprise. I’ll certainly take a lot of encouragement from this and it’s nice to know I’m on the right track! This will spur me on with my painting and give me belief to try new techniques.”
“The quality of the exhibition is superb, there’s so much variety and there’s something for everyone. Leamington Spa has such a vibrant and welcoming artistic community, and getting involved with Leamington Studio Artists has been a fantastic experience.”
Julia Essex moved to Leamington Spa three years ago and is a ballet teacher by profession. She has always held a particular fondness for art and having only started painting seriously a few years ago; she has built up a strong and unique painterly style. Julia enjoys exploring the freedoms of painting especially expressive art and she likes to paint landscapes and natural scenes. Weather dependent- she has also tried her hand at en plein air painting! On her winning artwork, ‘Poppies’, her inspiration came from the beautiful surrounds and floral displays in Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa.
About her artistic process she mentioned, “I like being quick and free with my painting and exploring the many textures and techniques available. If painting outdoors the challenge is also in capturing the changes of light and colour.”
On having received the prize and on what she plans to do next, she said, “I’m looking forward to the future and growing and learning as an artist. I’ll be taking part in next years Warwickshire Open Studios and I’d love to maybe one day have an exhibition of my own.”
This exhibition is a real testament to the talent the local area has to offer. Whilst judging, Marcus White highlighted a number of other pieces he particularly admired. A special mention goes out to Guy Chapman’s ‘The Old Gallion’, Beverley Healey’s ‘Winter Sun’, and Christopher P Jones’, ‘Hydra II’. All works are available to view at the East Lodge Gallery, Jephson Gardens.
Members of the public are also invited to cast their vote in the People’s Choice Prize. One artist will win £50 so make your vote count by visiting the gallery and escaping the cold!
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Artist Julia Essex with her winning painting, ‘Poppies’
Trustee and Art Historian, David Phillips awarding Julia Essex at the Private View
Artist, historian and expert in diorama model making, Marcus White- judge of this year's exhibition
Artist Julia Essex's award-winning painting, 'Poppies'- currently on display in the gallery
Artist and historian Marcus White judging the wonderful art featured in the gallery
East Lodge Gallery, exhibition view
Marcus White on other artworks of note:
Guy Chapman - ‘The Old Gallion’
“A brilliantly detailed pen illustration showcasing exquisite lines giving depth and character. It reminds me of the wood blocks from Albrecht Dürer.” - Marcus White
Beverley Healey - ‘Winter Sun’
“A reportage style photo capturing the little girl in photo-realist painterly fashion. I like the use of brush stroke and fine lines of the hair.” - Marcus White
Christopher P Jones - ‘Hydra II’
“A lovely use of oils, it reminds me of a Paul Cezanne. Verging on an abstract almost cubistic style, the painting leads the viewers eye centrally giving good balance to the work.” - Marcus White
Meurig Hughes- LSA Trustee and Volunteer
“Once more the LSA has brought a glittering array of dazzling and inspiring work to East Lodge. All credit to the artists who provided an eclectic mix of themes, media, and styles. Thanks also to the team of volunteers and Cathy, East Lodge manager for ensuring these fine works are able to be appreciated by visitors to East Lodge. A joy to see.”
Soolie Burke- LSA Trustee and Volunteer Manager
“All of the artists have put their heart and soul into the artwork. I haven’t a favourite, it’s too difficult a decision!”
Judge for the ‘Annual Open Paintings & Illustrations Exhibition 2018’
Marcus White: marcus.white@yahoo.co.uk
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E magazine - “I’m an article and feature editor, one of my older works can be seen in issue 5, I’m currently leading on an Armistice Special to commemorate 100yrs since the end of WW1 - due out next month.”
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One of his works can be seen in September edition of Airfix Model World.
His last show was Euro Miniature Expo 2018
https://www.eurominiatureexpo.co.uk/
This work featured in an exhibit on the Great War 1914-18.
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By Candy Pittari
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Peggy Eisenhauer became a member of Elmwood as a young teen in the mid 1970’s. When she recently returned to the theater for an on stage interview she told the audience she had been “hanging around” Elmwood because a boy she was interested in was volunteering at the Playhouse. As she tells it, one day Bob Olson spotted her and said “get up to the light loft. We need someone to run a spot”. Thus began her career as a lighting designer. She designed sound for one show in 1976. Designed lights for 6 shows during the 1978 season and was a Technical Director for one show. (Information provided by historian Mike Gnazzo)
Peggy recently won, along with her mentor Jules Fisher, the Drama Desk Award for Best Lighting of a Musical. The show is ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.
Having seen it, I can attest to its merits. The entire production was wonderful! Additionally, Peggy and Jules were nominated for a TONY Award for the same category again for ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. Elmwood has so many alum to be proud of!
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H20 MUSIC FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
Por Tony Franco
Univision Communications Inc. presents an attractive line up of musical stars including well known performers like the world wide popular Pitbull, A Tribe Called Quest, Roberto Tapia, Prince Royce, La Santa Cecilia, Frankie J and new talents which are the lifeblood of the music business including Jessica Sanchez and Becky G, along with Don Tetto, Forever Farewell and Domino Saints whom will all perform at the H2O Music Festival to take place this Saturday, August 17 at the Los Angeles State Historic Park.
“Our audience will be genuinely excited to see Pitbull along our impressive H2O Music Festival lineup,” said Evan Harrison, EVP of Content & Entertainment for Univision Radio.
Miami-native Pitbull, known as “Mr. Worldwide” and “Mr. 305,” has proven to be a globally known musician, performer, business entrepreneur, fashion icon and actor whose career sales exceed five million albums and 40 million singles worldwide. He has had No. 1 hits in more than 15 countries and sold out concerts in Latin America, Canada and Europe, before bringing the party to the United States, Japan and Australia. His critically-acclaimed album “Global Warming” has achieved worldwide success with hits including “Feel This Moment” featuring Christina Aguilera.
Over the past several months, aspiring artists from around the nation were challenged to upload their best song and /or music video to H2OMusicFestival.com and fans voted for their favorite to perform on the 2013 Emerging artists Stage. Jessica Sanchez, Becky G, Domino Saints, Forever Farwell and Don Tetto were chosen from an overwhelming response of submissions from the artist community as the 2013 Emerging Artists.
So come out and enjoy a beautiful summer day in downtown Los Angeles with this great musical festival presented by UNIVISION and bring your friends along!
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FC Amkar Perm Stats, Squad & Live Table
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IC Group Q...
IC Group Q2 same-store sales decline by 12.9 percent
Prachi Singh
For the second quarter, IC Group revenue from continuing operations excluding Saint Tropez amounted to 271 million Danish krone (41.3 million dollars), up 1.1 percent or 3 percent in local currency, driven by Tiger of Sweden's wholesale channel, which reflected the positive effect from the brand's execution of its present strategic business plan. However, revenue from the retail channel decreased primarily driven by the physical stores and the same-store revenue was down by 12.9 percent.
Total earnings growth from the group's core business was driven by Tiger of Sweden, which generated an operating profit of 4 million Danish krone (0.6 million dollars), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 2 percent. The consolidated operating profit excluding Saint Tropez, for the quarter, amounted to 2 million Danish krone compared to 7 million Danish krone last year, corresponding to an EBIT margin of 0.7 percent compared to 2.6 percent. The gross profit declined to 145 million Danish krone (22 million dollars), and the gross margin declined by 10.3 percentage points to 53.5 percent.
Review of IC Group’s first half results
In the first half, revenue decreased by 8.3 percent or 5.7 percent in local currency to 578 million Danish krone (88 million dollars). This reduction, the company said, was driven by the retail channel as well as declined in wholesale revenue. The same-store revenue declined by 15.8 percent.
The gross profit declined to 314 million Danish krone (47.8 million dollars) for H1 corresponding to a gross margin of 54.3 percent compared to 63.5 percent. The operating profit before non-recurring costs declined to 22 million Danish krone (3.3 million dollars), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 3.8 percent. The reported operating profit amounted to 4 million Danish krone corresponding to an EBIT margin of 0.7 percent.
IC Group expects to reports minor reduction in full year revenues
At the beginning of this year, IC Group sold Saint Tropez to DK Company. The company further said that the expectations for the financial year 2018/19 are unchanged and it expects a minor revenue reduction measured in local currency while the EBIT margin is expected at a level of 1 to 2 percent prior to non-recurring costs in respect of the transformation of the group.
For Tiger of Sweden, a minor revenue reduction measured in local currency and a moderate decline in nominal earnings are expected compared to prior outlook of increase in revenue and nominal earnings at the same level as last financial year. The updated expectations for the brand reflect lower anticipated performance in direct-to-consumer channels for the rest of the financial year - retail in particular.
In By Malene Birger, a moderate revenue reduction measured in local currency and a substantial decline in nominal earnings are expected against previous guidance of revenue increase and nominal earnings at the same level as last financial year.
"Central functions", the company added, will be negative as it will be affected negatively by changed allocation principles in respect of costs in the corporate functions as well as idle costs in respect of the head office after the divestment of Peak Performance.
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Escape Launches With The P9 High-End Wireless Speaker
Daniel J Sait 9th April 2019
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Escape, a new Belgian portable speaker company, has launched the P9 high-performance wireless speaker system.
Designed to be rugged yet elegant, the P9 has been designed for users who want to enjoy high-quality audio from a portable speaker in the garden, on the patio or thanks the P9’s weather-resistant casing, near the swimming pool or hot tub.
Featuring four full-range drivers and 24-bit DSP technology, the P9 features app control, Bluetooth connectivity and USB input. Available now, the Escape P9 is available in three colours black, white or tan – and has a UK SRP of £999.00.
Created to be simple to use, the P9 can be connected wirelessly via Bluetooth 4.2 (aptXHD, ACC, SBC audio codecs and A2DP 1.3.1) or its two physical inputs – a USB socket suitable for flash drives and a 3.5mm stereo input. This array of connectivity options makes the P9 compatible with smartphones, tablets or PCs.
The audio is created by four individual three-inch full-range drive units, combined with the integral eight-inch subwoofer. Using polypropyle (PP) cones with aluminium dust caps, linear flat spider, vented voice coil and an optimised magnet structure, the maker says the unit delivers detailed and accurate sound with a 360° omni-directional sound field.
The subwoofer, which also features a polypropylene (PP) cone design, linear flat spider and vented voice coil combined with a custom-designed composite fiberglass reinforced basket and oversized magnet, is in place to deliver both powerful and deep bass reinforcement.
The system is driven by an efficient 100W digital amplifier and the sound is both tailored and user adjustable via the dedicated app, thanks to the on-board dual 24-bit DSP processors.
Rugged, portable and durable
The maker says the P9 offers a rugged yet sophisticated design, thanks to its stylish grill made of multi-filament polyester yarn with a soft look to create a natural material effect.
The integral powder-coated die-cast aluminium carry handle makes it easy to move its relative lightweight 12.30 Kg around a terrace throughout the day, whilst it’s IPX4 weather resistant rating allows for it to sit by the pool all day even were it to be splashed.
Full portability is available thanks to the P9’s integral rechargeable Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo4) battery, which delivers up to eight-hours of wireless listening from a single charge at normal sound levels.
Simple control and stereo listening
Thanks to the dedicated app (available from the App Store and Google Play), users can stream music, control play lists and control volume, whilst the internal DSP (Digital Signal Processing) also allows for individual sound settings. For stereo two P9’s can be linked together via Bluetooth to produce a wider stereo sound field.
For the audiophile traveller, or just to keep the P9 safe when not in use, Escape has created the optional P9 Travel Case. Made from ABS/PC plastic and featuring zip-around fastening, robust wheels and a suitcase-style pull up carry handle, the P9 fits snuggly in the Travel Case for transportation, allowing it to be put in the back of the car for a trip to the beach or even in the hold of an aeroplane.
For those wanting to keep their music content remote from their mobile devices, Escape also offers a miniature Flash Drive capable of holding up to 16Gb of music, whilst the Aux 2 Kit enables the easy installation of a ChromeCast module.
Strong rumour is this is just the first in a range of products from the company.
Daniel J Sait
Daniel J Sait is editor-in-chief at Essential Install Magazine and EssentialInstall.com
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Cabir (computer worm)
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Cabir (also known as Caribe, SybmOS/Cabir, Symbian/Cabir and EPOC.cabir) is the name of a computer worm developed in 2004 that is designed to infect mobile phones running Symbian OS. It is believed to be the first computer worm that can infect mobile phones. When a phone is infected with Cabir, the message "Caribe" is displayed on the phone's display, and is displayed every time the phone is turned on. The worm then attempts to spread to other phones in the area usig wireless Bluetooth signals.
The worm was not sent out into the wild, but sent directly to anti-virus firms, who believe Cabir in its current state is harmless. However, it does prove that mobile phones are also at risk from virus writers. Experts also believe that the worm was developed by a group who call themselves 29A, a group of international hackers, as a "proof of concept" worm in order to catch world attention. Several firms subsequently released tools to remove the worm, the first of which was the Australian business TSG Pacific.[1]
The worm can attack and replicate on Bluetooth enabled Series 60 phones. The worm tries to send itself to all Bluetooth enabled devices that support the "Object Push Profile", which can also be non-Symbian phones, desktop computers or even printers. The worm spreads as a .sis file installed in the Apps directory. Cabir does not spread if the user does not accept the file-transfer or does not agree with the installation, though some older phones would keep on displaying popups, as Cabir re-sent itself, rendering the UI useless until yes is clicked. Cabir is the first mobile malware ever discovered [2]
While the worm is considered harmless because it replicates but does not perform any other activity, it will result in shortened battery life on portable devices due to constant scanning for other Bluetooth enabled devices.
Cabir was named by the employees of Kaspersky Lab after their colleague Elena Kabirova.[3]
Mabir, a variant of Cabir, is capable of spreading not only via Bluetooth but also via MMS. By sending out copies of itself as a .sis file over cellular networks, it can affect even users who are outside the 10m range of Bluetooth.
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(Redirected from Monte Fitz Roy)
This article is about the mountain. For other uses, see Fitzroy (disambiguation).
Monte Fitz Roy
Monte Fitz Roy in 2013
3,405 m (11,171 ft) [1]
1,951 m (6,401 ft) [1]
49°16′16.6″S 73°02′35.6″W / 49.271278°S 73.043222°W / -49.271278; -73.043222Coordinates: 49°16′16.6″S 73°02′35.6″W / 49.271278°S 73.043222°W / -49.271278; -73.043222
Location in the Southern Patagonia, on the border between Argentina and Chile[2][3][4][5]
Patagonia, Argentina—Chile border[2][3][4][5]
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Mountain type
1952 by Lionel Terray & Guido Magnone
Easiest route
Franco Argentina (650m., 6a+, 6c/A1)
Monte Fitz Roy (also known as Cerro Chaltén, Cerro Fitz Roy, or simply Mount Fitz Roy) is a mountain in Patagonia, on the border between Argentina and Chile.[2][3][6][4][5] It is located in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, near El Chaltén village and Viedma lake. It was first climbed in 1952 by French alpinists Lionel Terray and Guido Magnone.
1 Discovery
2 Setting
3 Notable ascents
Discovery[edit]
The first Europeans recorded as seeing Mount Fitz Roy were the Spanish explorer Antonio de Viedma and his companions, who in 1783 reached the shores of Viedma lake.
Argentine explorer Francisco Moreno saw the mountain on 2 March 1877. He named it Fitz Roy in honour of Robert FitzRoy who, as captain of HMS Beagle, had travelled up the Santa Cruz River in 1834 and charted large parts of the Patagonian coast.[7]
Cerro is a Spanish word meaning hill, while Chaltén comes from a Tehuelche (Aonikenk) word meaning "smoking mountain", due to a cloud that usually forms around the mountain's peak. Fitz Roy, however, was only one of a number of peaks the Tehuelche called Chaltén.[7]
Setting[edit]
Argentina and Chile have agreed that their international border detours eastwards to pass over the main summit,[2] but a large part of the border to the south of the summit, as far as Cerro Murallón, remains undefined.[8] The mountain is the symbol of the Argentine Santa Cruz Province, which includes its representation on its coat of arms.[citation needed]
Notable ascents[edit]
1952 Lionel Terray and Guido Magnone via Southeast Ridge (aka Franco-Argentine Ridge)(First Ascent - February 2, 1952)[9]
1965 Carlos Comesaña and José Luis Fonrouge (from Argentina) via Supercanaleta (1,600m, TD+ 5.10 90deg) in 2-1/2 days (Second Ascent)[10]
1968 Southwest Ridge aka The Californian Route (3rd ascent of peak). FA by Yvon Chouinard, Dick Dorworth, Chris Jones, Lito Tejada-Flores and Douglas Tompkins.[11]
1972 Southeast Ridge (4th ascent of peak). Ian Wade, Dave Nicol, Mo Anthoine, Guy Lee, Larry Derby & Eddie Birch. Ian & Larry from USA others UK.
In 1980 following the Col Americano route Gino Casassa, Chilean, monitor of the Andinism Federation of Chile, and Walter Bertsch, from Austria, arrived the peak together. Alejandro Izquierdo (Chilean too), arrived just to 2,800 m.[12]
1984 Franco Argentina Route by Marcos Couch, Eduardo Brenner, Alberto Bendiger y Pedro Friedrich.
2002 Dean Potter, solo Supercanaleta[10]
2009 Colin Haley, solo Supercanaleta[10]
2009 Matthew McCarron, solo The Californian Route [10]
2012 Jorge Morales and Alejandro Heres broke the speed record of ascent.
2014 Between 12 and 16 February, Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold completed the first ascent of the much discussed "Fitz Traverse", climbing across the iconic ridge-line of Cerro Fitz Roy and its satellite peaks in southern Patagonia.[13] The route is 5 kilometers long and has approximately 4000 meters of vertical elevation, with routes ranging in difficulty up to 5.11d.[14]
Panorama of Monte Fitz Roy in the morning
Mount Fitz Roy on January 16 2015
Fitz Roy and lake Capri - Parque Nacional Los Glaciares - January 16 2015
Fitz Roy and Laguna de Los Tres Panorama - Parque Nacional Los Glaciares - April 2016
Satellite image of Fitz Roy
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Southern Patagonian Ice Field
Northern Patagonian Ice Field
O'Higgins/San Martín Lake
^ a b "Argentina and Chile, Southern - Patagonia Ultra Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
^ a b c d "Border agreement between Chile and Argentina to determine the border from Mount Fitz Roy to Daudet". 1998. Archived from the original on 2016-05-31. Retrieved 2006-08-07.
^ a b c Mount Fitz Roy - Difrol.cl
^ a b c La montaña que parece echar humo, en la Patagonia
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^ MONTE FITZ ROY Andes Hand Book
^ a b Moreno, FP (2006) [1879]. Viaje a la Patagonia Austral (in Spanish). La Nacion (Elefante Blanco). p. 2. ISBN 987-96054-7-0. Como este volcán activo no ha sido mencionado por los navegantes ni viajeros, y como el nombre de Chaltén que le dan los indios lo aplican también a otras montañas, me permito llamarle volcán Fitz Roy - English: Since this active volcano has not been mentioned by navigators or travellers, and since the name Chalten that the Indians call it is also applied to other mountains, I allow myself to name it Fitz Roy volcano
^ "Map showing border between Chile and Argentina (partly undefined)". Retrieved 2016-06-26.
^ Silleck, H (2007-02-03). "Patagonia: Fitzroy". Summitpost.org. Summitpost.org. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
^ a b c d MacDonald, D (2009-01-15). "Haley Solos Fitz Roy's Supercanaleta". Climbing Hot Flashes. Climbing Magazine. Retrieved 2016-08-15.
^ Thompkins, D; Carter, HA (1969). "Fitz Roy, 1968". American Alpine Journal. 16 (43): 263–9.
^ "First chilean climb of Mount Fitz Roy - Perros Alpinos.cl".
^ MacDonald, D (2014-02-18). "Caldwell, Honnold Complete Fitz Traverse". Climbing News. Climbing Magazine. Retrieved 2016-08-15.
^ Garibotti, R. (2014, February 18). Caldwell, Honnold Finish 5k Fitz Roy Traverse. Retrieved September 5, 2018, from http://www.alpinist.com/doc/web14w/newswire-fitz-traverse-caldwell-honnold
Kearney A, 1993. Mountaineering in Patagonia. Seattle, Washington: Cloudcap.
Terray L, Conquistadors of the Useless, p. 307-8, Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1963. ISBN 0-89886-778-9
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Short Satellite
two-seat monoplane
Short Brothers
Primary user
The Short S.4 Satellite was a small British two-seater sporting monoplane, produced in 1924 to take part in the Air Ministry's Two-Seater Light Aeroplane competition on 27 September of that year.
3 Specifications
Design began in July, with only weeks available before the competition, so the monocoque fuselage was of conventional design, with wooden box spars; the ribs however were of duralumin, as were the tailplane, elevators, fin and rudder. The cantilever wings had a span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and they, the tail and the fuselage were fabric-covered. The Satellite was fitted initially with an ungeared Bristol Cherub engine, with which it had a top speed of 70 mph (110 km/h) without a passenger.
The aircraft was initially fitted with an ungeared Bristol Cherub engine at the Air Ministry's Two-Seater Light Aeroplane competition at Lympne in 1924, where the Satellite was flown by the company's chief test pilot J. Lankester Parker.[1] The engine delivered insufficient power to fly with a passenger, so the Satellite, along with nine of the other 18 entrants, failed to meet the competition's success criteria. It was fitted with a tuned version of the Cherub within the week and on 4 October took part in the Grosvenor Cup race, completing the course and finishing in seventh place. It was later fitted with a geared Cherub II, later still with an ABC Motors Scorpion Mk. II engine, both of which greatly improved its performance. As a result of violent wing flutter experienced at 90 mph (140 km/h), the wingspan was reduced by 2 ft (0.61 m); this solved the problem and no flutter was experienced even at dives of up to 120 mph.[2]
The Satellite was sometimes irreverently referred to as "Parker's Tin Kettle" because he frequently flew the aircraft.[3]
Specifications[edit]
Short Satellite 3-view drawing from NACA-TM-289
Data from [4]
General characteristics
Crew: one
Capacity: one
Length: 23 ft 9 in (7.24 m)
Wingspan: 33 ft 10 in (10.3 m)
Wing area: 168 sq ft (15.6 m2)
Empty weight: 640 lb (290 kg)
Gross weight: 1,060 lb (481 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Bristol Cherub 2-cyl. air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston-engine, 33 hp (25 kW)
Maximum speed: 72 mph (116 km/h; 63 kn)
^ J Lankester Parker (1896 - 1965) OBE FRAeS Hon MSLAE was Chief Test Pilot at Shorts 1918 - 1945 and from 1943 a Director of Short Brothers and Harland
^ Barnes and James, p.185.
^ Shorts Quarterly Review p.24.
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"The Short Satellite". "Shorts Quarterly Review". Short Brothers and Harland Limited. 2 (3): 24. Autumn 1953. |access-date= requires |url= (help)
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Bombers:
and prototypes:
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Aircraft first flown in 1924
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